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Celebrating residents from our member homes

Knitting to help cancer patients From Avalon Retirement Lodge, Orangeville The Avalon Retirement Lodge is proud to be home to a wonderfully talented and innovative woman by the name of Jean Wilson. Jean is a...

April 30, 2014

Congratulations to Delmanor!

Delmanor Seniors Communities Wins 50 Most Engaged Workplaces Award! Re-posted from Delmanor Seniors Communities News Feed Achievers, the leader in Employee SuccessTM software, awarded its 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™. This annual award recognizes the top...

V!VA Thornhill Woods Lasting Love Contest

To celebrate couples who have been married for fifty years or more, V!VA Thornhill Woods put together a Lasting Love Contest, where they collected the stories of those long lasting marriages. The winning entry was...

ORCA extends thoughts and prayers to L’Isle Verte

ORCA and our members would like to extend our thoughts and prayers to all those who have been affected by the tragic fire at La Residence du Havre in L’Isle Verte, Quebec. The safety...

Filmmaking helps seniors and youth move beyond stereotypes

When Revera, one of Canada’s leading retirement community chains, reached out to Reel Youth, a non-profit organization that introduces youth to film making, about a filmmaking project to support its anti-ageism message, Programs Manager Zoe Miles saw...

Happy Holidays from ORCA!

The ORCA Team would like to wish everyone Happy Holidays and all the best for 2014. The team got into the spirit of Christmas this year by helping to pack boxes of food at the Eden...

ORCA offers enhanced member benefits for 2014

ORCA is pleased to offer our members more benefits and value in 2014 than ever before, with a number of exciting initiatives, programs and events launching this year. For front-line staff, managers and administrators, the...

Honouring our Veterans

This Remembrance Day, the Ontario Retirement Communities Association would like to thank all current and past members of the Canadian Armed Forces for their service and dedication to our country. We would like to acknowledge...

Wishing you a Happy Halloween

Thanks to our member home the Waverley Mansion, we’ve found the perfect way to wish everyone a Happy Halloween. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gE-6ALGcOA Want to learn more about how they made this video? Read our story about...

It’s Flu Season – Are you ready?

Flu season is quickly approaching! To protect yourself, your family and your community from the flu, a proactive approach is best. The Ministry of Health and Long Term Care has a number of tips for...