Reflections from the Games

A simple message to say thank you to everyone who participated in the 2012 All Seniors Care Games. The 5-day event was a huge success and much fun was had by all.

Follow this link for full results listings from each event.

http://www.allseniorscare.com/en/seniors-games/2012 

See below for video links to news stories and TV reports that covered the 2012 ASC Games.

http://www.youtube.com/user/allseniorscareLC

http://video.citytv.com/video/detail/1437849014001.000000/bt-health-tuesday-february-7-2012/

http://www.cyberpresse.ca/le-droit/actualites/ville-de-gatineau/201202/10/01-4494874-petanque-cartes-et-jeux-videos.php?utm_categorieinterne=trafficdrivers&utm_contenuinterne=cyberpresse_B4_en-manchette_1646213_section_POS1

 See you next year!

Crokinole!

LET THE SENIORS GAMES BEGIN

Welcome to the 2012 All Seniors Care Games

For the third straight year, All Seniors Care launched the All Seniors Care Seniors Games at 16 Retirement Residences across the country. The Games are part of the All Seniors Care commitment to providing seniors with innovative ways to develop and maintain an active lifestyle.

Day 1 of the Games kicked off with a bang and a piper! Excitement and anticipation was in the air as music played, guests were welcomed and the Queen was toasted at the Opening Ceremonies in residences across Canada. In Edmonton, Saskatoon, Regina, Brandon, Winnipeg, Stratford, Ottawa and Gatineau-Aylmer, bagpipers piped in dignitaries and athletes alike, and the Games were officially declared open by the Chefs de Mission.

The Chef de Mission at Sturgeon Creek I in Winnipeg kept the smiles wide and the energy high. “The Games inspire people to unite. It’s so good for people to come together and keep active,” explains Jack Blowers. “It gives us all something to do, to look forward to…plus my wife loves it!”

Ceremonies were opened with letters of Congratulations from the Lieutenant Governor, Governor General, Prime Minister, and Premiers of each province. Participants were cheered on and accompanied by local celebrities, MLAs, city councilors, volunteers, families and friends.

“I have nothing but praise for these Games and All Seniors Care,” states volunteer Fran Rowlin. “My mom lived in [an All Seniors Care Residence] for 6 years. She recently passed away at 105. Volunteering is my way of giving back to the place where she had so much care.”

Since Feb. 6^th coincides with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, during the Opening Ceremony, residents and guests also participated in a singing of “God Save the Queen” followed by a special toast, given by the Chef de Mission.

Later in the day, athletes walked and wheeled their way to fun and better health. An inspiring 1,000+ walkers wheeled, strolled, paraded, and even danced through the hallways, going as far as they could and having endless fun. Throughout the course, walkers chatted with volunteers, encouraged each other on, and read quotes from Her Majesty about Canada. 98 year old Cecil Southgate truly embodies what it means to be an athlete at these Games, “I may be one of the oldest walkers here,” he proudly states. “But I’m still doing it!”

From Alberta to Quebec, hundreds of seniors across Canada will be taking part in the Games this week. The Games run until Feb. 10^th and any spectators and participants are welcome!

For further information, please visit our website at www.allseniorscare.com or contact:Joshua Kuhl, Senior Executive Vice-President of Operations
e-mail: jkuhl@allseniorscare.com or call 416.929.1328

Minister of Seniors praises Summerwood Village

Minister of Seniors, George VanderBurg, visits with residents

George VanderBurg, Alberta's recently appointed Minister of Seniors, visited an All Seniors Care residence last week. 

The Edmonton suburb of Sherwood Park is home to our own Summerwood Village Retirement Residence. Below is an excerpt from a Sherwood Park news article, written about the minister's visit.

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The casual social event gave residents a chance to visit with VanderBurg and discuss any concerns, or simply socialize. VanderBurg has been minster of seniors for four months and said any time he can visit seniors’ facilities is a beneficial opportunity to share best practices.

“By far this is a facility I haven’t seen anywhere else in the province,” he said of Summerwood, adding that the level of care in different parts of the province has been amazing. “We want different options for seniors and this is an option that is pretty appealing, I’ll tell you that.”

Aspects of Summerwood that set the bar for VanderBurg were its suites, which he was given a tour of prior to the social, the facility’s system of support in regards to health care and the overall safety of the building.

Read the rest here.

Source URL: Sherwood Park News - by Meaghan Baxter

Christmas Baking

Spreading The Cheer!

Just a simple note to wish all a very happy holiday season from all of us at All Seniors Care.

Here's a few photos featuring some of our lovely ladies at La Gappe doing some Christmas baking. The cookies were so tasty, they disappeared almost as quickly as they were made!

Merry Christmas

Good times with friends, good deeds for charity.

Meet the Victoria Landing Knitting Circle.

Brandon, Manitoba is home to All Seniors Care's Victoria Landing Retirement Residence as well as a fantastic group of individuals who are putting their skills to work, for the betterment of the community.

Every Wednesday morning, between 8-10 ladies meet to share a cup of tea, lots smiles and plenty  of clothing. These ladies once a week throughout the entire year in order to prepare for an annual sale which they manage.

Sweaters, scarves, toques, mitts and more! The Knitting Circle sells their beautifully hand-made clothes and donates all the proceeds to the local Brandon Community Food Bank. Any clothing items that don't sell are put into hampers for the Salvation Army.

A rare gesture to donate brand new clothes to charity! This past October, they made a $1,356 contribution to the food bank thanks to a year of hard work.

We are very proud of the community spirit present at Victoria Landing and commend the Knitting Circle on the continued generosity of their weekly pastime.

New ASC Residence to serve northwest Edmonton

Mr. George Kuhl, CEO of All Seniors Care Living Centres Ltd. is proud to announce that construction is set begin on our 4th retirement community in Edmonton and 20th across Canada. Located in the Webber Greens sub-division of the Lewis Estates community development, Lewis Estates Retirement Residence has been designed to provide the highest quality services, features and furnishings. Building on our tradition of excellence in retirement living, created by sister residences Rutherford Heights, Summerwood Village, Laurel Heights opening early 2012, Lewis Estates has been designed to meet the highest expectations of our community.

Lewis Estates Community Photo

Residents of this 171 suite, gracious and elegant retirement community will enjoy a safe and active lifestyle both within the building and throughout the neighbourhood. Providing the highest quality of services, amenities and activities are all part of our commitment to Age-In-Place living. Residents of Lewis Estates Retirement Residence and their families can expect enhanced independence, greater peace of mind, and higher quality of life throughout the years at this beautiful complex. The full time Director of Health and Wellness will lead many daily activities designed to challenge, inspire and entertain even the most discerning and active seniors, while our Red Seal certified chef and their team will carefully plan each meal to ensure all residents enjoy delicious, nutritiously balanced culinary creations every day.

Winter Fun Day in the Lewis Estates Community

Our resident’s safety, security and healthy lifestyle are our priority – hallmarks of our commitment to excellence in providing gracious retirement living. Facility Contact Information: Lewis Estates Retirement Residence will be located at 9310 211th Street NW in the Webber Greens sub-division of Lewis Estates. Sandy Lauder, Vice President - e-mail slauder@allseniorscare.com or call 780.399.5049

From All Seniors Care - Press Release - 10/04/2011

ASC goes pink for Breast Cancer Awareness

This past weekend All Seniors Care was very active in bringing attention to Breast Cancer Awareness.

Staff members embraced the opportunity and helped in promoting these efforts. Residents could see servers, cooks, and managers wear pink gloves during lunch service as a symbol of support for those who have been affected by breast cancer.

We gave plenty of autonomy to each residence and so initiatives varied across the many ASC buildings.

While some did cakes others had servers dressed in pink blouses. We found flowers, serviettes, dainties, balloons, dessert, and volunteers; all dressed in pink!

Residents also came dressed in pink - a wonderful fellowship.

Many residents are still talking about the powerful showing of support.

Quite a statement!

For more information about breast cancer, volunteer opportunities or to make a donation, please visit this link to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. http://www.cbcf.org/en-US/home.aspx