Archive
April 2025
The Hidden Downsides of Aging at Home and How Retirement Communities Solve Them
Think Retirement Homes Are Boring? These Modern Amenities Will Change Your Mind
February 2025
How Retirement Homes Are Redefining the Concept of Aging Gracefully
January 2025
The Surprising Perks of Retirement Living No One Talks About
Unlocking Your Best Years: How Retirement Communities Help You Pursue Passions
7 Signs It’s Time to Consider Moving to a Retirement Residence
December 2024
Retirement Communities: The Secret to a More Social and Fulfilling Life
Retirement Community Living: Why More Seniors Are Making the Switch
January 2024
Perfectly Packed Paddles! Pub
Piano Performance; just because!
Hail to the King (of Rock!)
Golden New Year!
In Memoriam: Eli Marder, CEO
December 2023
9 Tips for Seniors to Keep Their New Year’s Resolutions
November 2023
Sunny Days in the Sukkah
October Pasta us by!
Celebrating 4 Years
Orange October
August 2023
Pretty in Pink
Summer in Full-swing at VIVA Thornhill Woods
Summer Carnival Fun!
July 2023
V!VA Mississauga is seeing red…
Canada Day, eh!
Summer’s in full-swing!
Sharks in the Water(side)!
15 Years Happier Here™
June 2023
Father’s Day
15 Years Happier Here™
National Smile Day
A big birthday!
Our Response to COVID-19
Mamma Mia!
“Chick” This Out!
Boardwalks n’ Blossoms
“Holey” Moly!
April 2023
Spring things!
A Sweeter Easter
Celebrating Passover
Dancing, singing, and serenading!
January 2023
In-person tours available again!
December 2022
A Tasty December
A Fun and Festive December
Another Successful Year!
What’s brighter than holiday lights?
A Busy Holiday Season!
A December to Remember
Forget lemonade! When life gives you lemons; do this instead!
Beautifully Ugly Christmas Sweaters
Avoid These Financial Frauds That Target Seniors
Try a Short-Term Trial Stay During the Winter at VIVA Retirement Communities
“There was no way I was going to move.”
September 2022
Celebrate Thanksgiving and Halloween 2022 with Your Senior Loved One in a Retirement Community
How to Move Your Loved One into a Senior Living Community During the Holiday Season
August 2022
How Assisted Living Can Help Seniors with Mild Dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease
World Alzheimer’s Month: Memory Improvement Tips for Seniors
July 2022
Why Move to a Retirement Home in Late Summer or Early Fall?
Hot Weather Tips for Seniors by V!VA Retirement Communities
June 2022
Barbecued Salmon with Pesto & Delicious Pair Ups
There’s no business like show business!
We’re on a boat!
Blue Jays Ball Game
Hands-on creativity
10 Activities for Seniors to Stay Active This Summer at V!VA Barrhaven
Father’s Day 2022: How to Make It Special for Seniors by V!VA Retirement Communities
May 2022
Pets as Therapy: The Benefits of Pets for Seniors by V!VA Mississauga
Mother’s Day Activities for Seniors and Caregivers
April 2022
Out for a burger
Purim n’ Passover 2022
Happy Easter!
8 Great Activities for Seniors with Limited Mobility from V!VA Mississauga
Why Move to a Retirement Community This Spring or Summer?
Going Green
A Great Garden Escape!
Chocolate Tasting with Merav
Skip the Spring
March 2022
Healthy Spring 2022 Activities for Seniors at V!VA Mississauga
Celebrate International Women’s Day at V!VA Barrhaven
February 2022
Mouth Watering & Heart Healthy
January 2022
Getting Creative
Murder Mystery!
Cold Weather Safety Tips for Seniors from V!VA Barrhaven
Staying Safe
How Senior Living at V!VA Retirement Communities Benefits Senior Mental Health
December 2021
A Christmas Quartet
Chanukah Celebrations
Grey Cup
Christmas Cheer is here!
2022 New Year’s Eve Party Ideas for Seniors by V!VA Barrhaven
Healthy Holiday Tips for Seniors from V!VA Mississauga
November 2021
A festive recipe for you and Santa!
Waterside’s Remembrance Day Ceremony
Remembrance Day at V!VA Thornhill Woods
Lest We Forget
Remembrance Day 2021
Recipe: Latkes with Tomato Apple Chutney
Virtual Christmas Party Ideas for Seniors at V!VA Barrhaven
V!VA Mississauga Tips for Seniors to Beat the Winter Blues
Active Aging Week 2021
First National Day of Truth & Reconciliation
Outdoor Autumn Picnic
A Hole-In-One!
October 2021
Take an In-Person Tour of V!VA Barrhaven This Autumn
V!VA Leadership Announcement
September 2021
Let’s go out to the ball game!
Carnival Day
Rosh Hashanah 2021
Fall Colours Coming In
The Best Parks and Walking Trails for Seniors to Enjoy This Fall around V!VA Barrhaven
It’s Apple Season!
Why Consider Moving to a Retirement Home in Mississauga This Fall?
How “Being a friend” has made a difference.
August 2021
Cooling Down
V!VA Olympics
A Trip to Italy
How Low Can You Go?
V!VA Pickering’s Top Picks for Outdoor Activities in Durham Region
V!VA’s Top Picks for Outdoor Activities in Mississauga
July 2021
Why V!VA Pickering Is a Perfect Choice for Retirement Living in 2021
7 Reasons to Choose V!VA Retirement Communities in Mississauga in 2021
June 2021
BBQ Charcuterie Board
10 Years of Making Today Great!
The Importance of Building Relationships and Making Friends in Senior Living Retirement Communities
Father’s Day 2021: Gift Ideas and Celebration for Dads in Senior Living
V!VA Mississauga Celebrates 10 Years!
May 2021
Taking us out to the ball game!
Cinco de Mayo!
Outdoor concerts are back!
Hand Hygiene Tips for Seniors in Retirement Communities
PSW Day
How Seniors Can Improve Their Health This Spring
A Cinco de Mayo V!VAlicious Recipe
Waterside Welcomes Winter’s Waning With Warmer Weather!
Welcoming Warmer Weather
Easter Décor
Blue Jays Home Opener
April 2021
The Benefits of Volunteering for Seniors
Tips to Prevent Spring Allergies in Seniors Living in Retirement Communities
How Seniors Can Boost Their Brain Health and Memory in 2021
A Senior’s Guide to Zoom
Call for Nominees: Carleton Place Senior of the Year Award 2021
March 2021
Gagnante! Gagnante!
V!VA Vaccincations!
Celebrating 8 Years of Making Today Great!
St. Patrick’s Day
Waterside Vaccinations Have Begun!
Debunking 6 Myths about Retirement Living
6 Indoor Activities for Seniors for Easter and Spring 2021
Introducing Kaytee Tingin
Prioritizing seniors’ mental health
A Recipe for National Nutrition Month
February 2021
Tim Hortons Indoor “Drive-Thru”
A Spot of Tea
Vaccinations Complete!
We’ve Gone Virtual!
Benefits of Art Therapy for Seniors Living in Retirement Communities
A Delicious Heart Healthy Recipe – Make it for someone special on Valentine’s Day!
Rolling to the Vaccine Roll-out!
Vaccine Clinics Begin!
January 2021
Activity Professionals Week: Adapting and Overcoming
Giant Shuffleboard
New Year; New Nails!
Virtual Experiences for Seniors in Retirement Communities
Staying Safe
December 2020
Star Treatment
Christmastime at Waterside
Searching for Santa’s Elves
Happy Chanukah!
10 Gift Ideas for Seniors in Retirement Communities This Christmas
Holidays 2020: 8 Activities for Seniors in Retirement Communities
Chef Mitchell Lash’s Classic Latkes
November 2020
Our British Goodie Carts Makes the Hit List
We Will Never Forget
Don’t stop moving!
Spreading A Little Halloween Love
Baby Dragon Warms Hearts
Remembrance Day
Potted Plant Workshop!
Oi Vey! What a Pickle!
Elderly Fall Prevention in Winter: Tips on Making Retirement Living Safer for Seniors
How V!VA Retirement Communities Helps Seniors Cope with SAD
Easy Potato Knishes
Introducing Anytime Dining
October 2020
Tips for Safe Medication Management for Seniors
Nora Burnett’s Apple Sauce Cookies
Fall Prevention Tips: How Retirement Communities Can Ensure Senior Safety
Roast Pumpkin Soup Recipe
September 2020
One Year of Making Today Great!
National Aviation Day
V!VA Oakville’s Health and Safety Tips for Seniors during Autumn and Winter
Take a Bite Out of Apple Season
Autumn and Retirement Living: Why Fall Is a Good Season to Move to a Senior Living Community
August 2020
Hawaiian Day
Trips to Mill Pond Park and Lake Wilcox
To Gairloch We Go!
Knitting Club Now Offers Cuddles
Call for Nominees: Carleton Place Senior of the Year 2020
Socially Distanced Garden Parties
Quilts for a Cause
Have you ever heard of National Funny Face Day?
Low Rider Car Show
Artistic Expressions
July 2020
Technology Safety Tips for Seniors
Hot Wheels
Crazy Cravings
It’s Great to be Canadian eh?
Twins for a Day
Mindful Meditation Series for Seniors: Part 3 – An Interview with V!VA Lifestyles Manager, Julie Hunter
Outdoor Games
90th Birthday Milestone Surprise!
Victorious Victory Garden Rejuvenation!
O Canada, O “Deer”
Mindful Meditation for Seniors: Part 2 – Techniques
Mindful Meditation for Seniors: Part 1 – The Benefits
Outdoor Activities for Seniors at V!VA as Ontario Reopens
June 2020
Themed Days
Enjoy a pint at Pints! Pub
Summer Strollin’
Visitation Pods
A V!VAlicious Summer-Ready BBQ Recipe
Digging into Gardening Season
Patios are for Family Visits
DID YOU HEAR?
Aloha!
The Benefits of Gardening for Seniors
Simple Indoor Exercises for Seniors Living in a House or Retirement Community
Supporting Older Adults During Seniors’ Month
May 2020
Party (cart) Time at Waterside!
Happy Anniversary!
Impromptu Dance Party
Outdoor Concerts
Thanks to Our Families
Visiting V!VA Pickering
Ice Cream Sundaes
Creative Programming
Best Communication Technology for Seniors During COVID–19: Software
Best Hardware for Video Calling for Seniors During COVID–19
Activities for Seniors to Do During the Pandemic
A Cinco de Mayo V!VAlicious Recipe
April 2020
Team Members and Community Members Having Fun!
Staying in Touch Virtually with What Matters
How V!VA Barrhaven is embracing social distancing and what family members have to say…
Staying In Touch! (Without Touching)
Easter Long Weekend
Drive-by Birthday!
Happy Pesach!
Pillow Talk
Tips for Seniors to Manage Anxiety and Overcome Isolation during the COVID-19 Pandemic
March 2020
A Trip to Thailand!
Building a Snowman!
Bottoms Up!
Ice Wine Smoothies!
Scavenger Hunt
International Women’s Day!
Island Themed Staycation
How to support seniors living in retirement communities or alone during COVID-19
A Message to our Team Members from V!VA’s President
A V!VAlicious Recipe for National Nutrition Month
V!VA Whitby Shores is NOW OPEN!
February 2020
Giving back with our talents
Chinese New Year
V!VA Gives Back
Heart & Stroke Month
National Pie Day
V!VA’s Got Talent!
Rabbi Grover on the Future of Jewish Marriage
Waterside’s King and Queen of Hearts
A Heart Healthy V!VAlicious Recipe
January 2020
Winter at V!VA Oakville: Indoor Activities and Safety Tips for Seniors
Dine with an Angel
Ringing in the New Year
Pay It Forward
Community Member Profile: Meet Duff & Marinette Shaw
Canada Wins Gold!
Aloha Elvis
V!VAfit Fun!
Celebrating 2020 in Style!
V!VA’s Great People: Alison, Lifestyles Manager
A Packed Paddles Pub for a Golden Game!
New Year’s Resolutions: How V!VA Retirement Communities Can Help Seniors Meet Their 2020 Goals
December 2019
Walk Your Way into Better Health at V!VA Whitby Shores
Annual Holiday Bazaar!
Knitted Warmth from the Heart
A Holly Jolly Good Time
Family Christmas Brunch 2019
Decorating Barrhaven for the Holidays
Completely Bazaar!
A Walk Down Memory Lane
8 Exciting Activities for Seniors around V!VA Oakville
November 2019
Basic French Class with Roonie
Casino Extravaganza
A Time to Remember!
Lakeside Living for Seniors: Why V!VA Whitby Shores Is a Great Choice
A Community of Talent
Just Our Luck
Mum’s the Word
Waterside’s Annual Christmas Bazaar
Overcoming Loneliness: How Senior Living at V!VA Helps Community Members Tackle Social Isolation
5 Reasons Why Whitby Is a Great Place for Senior Living
Autumn High Tea
Annual Health & Wellness Fair!
Longest Drive Competition
October 2019
Into the Wild Blue Yonder
Murder at the Old Mill
One More Taste of Summer!
The 2019 Carleton Place Senior of the Year is…
September 2019
The long-awaited arrival of our Community Members is finally here!
11th Annual Apple Bake Off Wrap Up!
A Trip to St Jacobs!
Retirement Living Activities: How Creativity Helps Give Seniors Joy and Satisfaction
Oakville’s premier retirement lifestyle has arrived.
August 2019
V!VA’s Great People: Mary Ladner
A 200 Year Old Hawaiian Party
Getting Ready for Making Today Great!
Cheers to 8 Years!
Helpful Tips to Find a Retirement Community for Your Parents/Loved One
Why You Should Move to a Retirement Community before the Winter
July 2019
What Is the Right Age to Consider Moving to a Senior Living Community?
Waterside Ribfest 2019
Summer’s finally here!
June 2019
Life’s a Beach!
Big Bike for Heart & Stroke
10 Years of Live, Love, and Laugh!
Independent Senior living: Overcoming Homesickness
V!VA’s Great People: Russ Clarke
Moving Your Parents to a Senior Living Community: Overcoming Caregiver Stress and Guilt
May 2019
Tip-toeing through the Tulips
Beauty for All
A Bola Ballin’ Good Time
April 2019
High Tea Times at V!VA Thornhill Woods
Lights, camera… ACTION!
Buon Appetito!
Waterside launches campaign featuring Mary Cook
How Retirement Communities Facilitate Senior Wellbeing
March 2019
Members Tour Local Tweed Factory
A “Wild” Month at V!VA Thornhill Woods
St. Patrick’s Day Party
The Importance of Regular Physical Activity for Older Adults
February 2019
Sweetheart Tea
Chinese Water Colours
Valentine’s Day Events
The Waterside King and Queen of Hearts
Six Years of Making Today Great!
Chinese New Year!
Get a Safe & Secure Living Environment at V!VA Retirement Communities
What Is It Like to Live in a Retirement Home?
The V!VA Oakville Travel Club!
Hello from V!VA Oakville!
January 2019
January Blues? Not Here at Waterside!
New Year’s Party!
A Head Start to a “New You”
Tips to Ease the Transition to a Senior Living Community
How to Downsize when Moving into a Retirement Community
Benefits of a Trial Stay at a Retirement Community
Waterside Radio
December 2018
The Difference Between Staying at Home vs. Living in a Retirement Community
Moving to a Retirement Community: Timeline and Tips
Looking Back on 2018
Family Christmas Dinner
Salvation Army Toy Drive
A Week of Festive Fun
Chanukah Celebrations
Holiday Bazaar a Wintery Success!
Things to Consider when Selecting a Retirement Home
November 2018
Questions to Ask When Touring a Retirement Community
Holocaust Education with Beit Rayim
An Elora Gorge-eous View!
Waterside Annual Christmas Craft Show A HUGE Success
The Season To Give…
V!VA Barrhaven Partner with Victoria Quilters
Once Upon A Toy Mum Show
How to Talk to Your Parents about Moving to a Retirement Community
What Are the Benefits of Independent and Assisted Living for Seniors?
What to Expect when Moving to a Retirement Community
October 2018
100 Birthday Wishes!
Surviving the Tornado
How V!VA Retirement Communities Are Different
Being V!VAfit with Active Aging Week
Celebrating Sukkot
Perfectly Pumpkin End to the Summer
What Is the Difference between Retirement Living and Long-Term Care?
Benefits of Maintaining Social Interaction in Your Senior Years
Meadowlands in Ancaster celebrates Grand Re-Opening
September 2018
Summer’s been a picnic!
Shana Tova!
Summer Send Off!
Overnight to Niagara Falls
July 2018
V!VA Oakville’s model suite is now open!
June 2018
V!VA Oakville construction update
May 2018
V!VA’s Victory Gardens – two (green) thumbs up!
A stroll – and so much more!
April 2018
V!VA’s Sovereign’s Medal Winner
An “Egg-cellent” Easter!
March 2018
Celebrating the start of another Jays season
Renovation fun!
February 2018
Happy Anniversary, V!VA Thornhill Woods
A Very V!VA Valentine
Love You Forever Contest
V!VA’s Not-So Newly Wed Game!
A Very V!VA Valentine
Celebrating Chinese New Year
January 2018
V!VA Barrhaven’s Family Christmas Dinner
V!VA Mississauga’s In-house Artists
A Year of Giving at V!VA Pickering
V!VA Thornhill Woods’ Toy Donation Drive
Waterside’s Festive Spirit Days
