Intergenerational Mural Project:
Creativity, Community, and
Connection
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The Hamlets at Westsyde recently
hosted The Intergenerational Mural
Project, a collaboration between
children, high school students, and
senior residents. Over two days,
participants worked together to create
a mural that will serve as a lasting
symbol of community and connection.
Featured on local TV station, CFJC,
the project brought connection and
creativity to the forefront as young
and older generations shared stories
and painted side by side. This
inspiring event bridged generational
gaps to celebrate the strength of
community.
Optima Living Principal Domenic Comida
stopped by to see Westsyde resident
Linda and students from Westsyde
Secondary in action.
Read more about the mural project in
this article
from CFJC Today.
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Step Into Safety:
Key Tips for Fall
Prevention
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November is the time to renew our
focus on fall prevention, especially
for our senior communities. Fall
prevention is a year-round commitment
to maintaining a safe and healthy
lifestyle. At Optima Living, we're
here to support you every step of the
way.
Visit our library to learn more and to
find actionable tips to increase
everyday safety for you or your loved
ones.
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Healthy Ageing:
Prioritize Your Mental and
Physical Wellness
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Ageing is a natural part of life, but
your lifestyle choices can
significantly affect your well-being
as you get older. That’s why it’s
important to prioritize healthy
ageing!
Healthy ageing means embracing
activities and habits that support an
active, independent, and purposeful
life throughout the years. It’s about
nurturing physical well-being, staying
engaged in meaningful pursuits, and
enjoying a fulfilling lifestyle that
enhances overall quality of life. At
Optima Living, we empower seniors to
lead vibrant lives.
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October 31st marked the celebration of
Diwali! Also known as the
Festival of Lights, Diwali celebrates
the triumph of light over darkness,
good over evil. We hope that those who
celebrated had an amazing
festival!
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At Aster Gardens, we gathered
to celebrate Doris, who
recently had her 101st
birthday!
Happy Birthday Doris!
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Residents gathered for a
heartfelt Remembrance Day
ceremony, reflecting on the
sacrifices made by our
veterans. Our community came
together to reflect on the
deep sense of gratitude we
have for those who
served.
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In preparation for Remembrance
Day, some of our talented
residents crocheted and knitted
poppies to decorate our home.
Standing proudly next to the
Honour Tree, which displays the
names of our veterans and loved
ones who served, they’ve also
created two beautiful crosses,
one of which will be donated to
the local Legion.
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Happy Halloween from
Cottonwood Village! We
enjoyed a festive visit from
local elementary school
students, who sang songs,
paraded in their costumes, and
joined us for snacks before
leaving with candy and
treats!
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Remembrance Day brought our
community together for
a time of reflection,
appreciation, and gratitude.
It was a moving opportunity
to honour the sacrifice of
those who
served. Special
appreciation goes to Master
Corporal Tony Walsh, who
served in the army and
Master Warrant Officer
Lawrence Bert, who served in
the Air Force. Their
dedication reminds us of the
strength and bravery of our
veterans. We remember them,
and we thank them.
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Residents at Everitt Gardens
commemorated our heroes
through creativity and came
together to make heartfelt
Remembrance Day
crafts.
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Happy Halloween from Everitt
Gardens! Our delicious
Halloween treats had a little
extra BITE this year!
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We enjoyed great company and
great wine as we raised a
glass to International Merlot
Day!
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The residents and Veterans
at Parkwood Place reflected
on this special day of
Remembrance with songs,
stories and prayers. We are
also thankful to local
trumpeter Greg Sly, a member
of the Royal Canadian Navy's
Naden Band, for honouring
Canada's Veterans by playing
The Last Post
and The Rouse.
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On Remembrance day, we
honoured the brave men and
women who have served and
continue to serve in defence
of our freedoms. We pause to
reflect on their sacrifices,
their courage, and their
commitment.
By remembering the past and
its terrible toll, we commit
ourselves to fostering
diplomacy, understanding,
and unity so that all may
live in peace. Thank you to
the
Red Deer Legion
for hosting a ceremony for
our residents and to
the
Red Deer Museum + Art
Gallery
for your displays on the
first and second world
wars.
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Happy Halloween! Our
residents decorated some witch
hats yesterday in preparation
for our Halloween fashion show
and we had a spook-tacular
time!
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We stepped back into the
Roaring 20s for a thrilling
murder mystery event this
Halloween, complete with
delicious themed snacks like
flapper pie.
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We’ve had a spectacular
spooky season! Thank you to
George Macdougall High
School
for carving pumpkins with
us, and to our residents
and team for making the
day so much fun! We hope you
had a safe and happy
Halloween!
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We had the chance to attend
the Airdrie Minor Hockey AA
Lightning ‘Pink the Rink’ game
in support of Breast
Cancer! This hockey team
volunteered at Cedarwood over
Thanksgiving, and our
residents wanted to ‘return
the favour’ and show some
support for our favourite
local team!
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Residents gathered for an
elegant high tea, complete
with delicious treats, fine
china, and warm
conversations!
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We have suites available across
our various communities, and we'd love
to show you around. To get a feel for
what living in our communities is like
and to meet some of our residents and
staff, you can book a private tour.
Click the link below to schedule your
visit. We hope to see you soon!
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“You are never too old to set another
goal or to dream a new dream.”
― C.S. Lewis
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