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Golden Pursuits:
The Power of Hobbies in Senior
Living
Episode #13
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In this heartwarming episode, we
explore the vibrant world of hobbies
and their profound impact on seniors.
It highlights the lives of several
individuals who have discovered joy,
purpose, and renewed vitality through
their passions.
Through inspiring stories and expert
insights, "Golden Pursuits" encourages
viewers of all ages to recognize the
importance of hobbies in fostering a
fulfilling and vibrant life, no matter
what stage of life one may be in.
Subscribe to watch the episode when it
releases on October 4th!
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Join the Optima Living
Annual Food Bank Challenge:
Building Community Through
Compassion
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Get ready to make a difference in a
big way with Optima Living’s annual
Food Bank Challenge!
While we care for seniors daily, we
also understand the importance of
extending our compassion beyond our
residences and into the broader
communities where we live, work, and
play. This initiative goes beyond
collecting donations; it's about
fostering unity, supporting local
efforts, and spreading goodwill
throughout our communities.
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Making the Most of Your
Community:
Inside and Out
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As we age, our sense of community
becomes more vital than ever. At
Optima Living, we believe that a
vibrant, supportive community is key
to a fulfilling and enriching life.
Visit our library to learn how you can
make the most of your retirement
community, both inside and out.
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In Case You Missed It:
Dementia:
A Human Experience
Optima Living TV Episode
#12
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Join us for an insightful discussion
on dementia featuring three unique
perspectives.
Allison Schindler, Regional Director
of Memory Care, Lifestyles &
Programs, shares her expertise in
providing specialized care for
individuals with dementia.
Gail Jennings bravely shares her
personal experience as a family member
of someone living with dementia,
offering a unique perspective on the
challenges and triumphs faced by
families.
Dr. Adrian Wagg, Alberta Health
Services Chair in Healthy Ageing at
the University of Alberta, provides
valuable insights into the medical
aspects of dementia and healthy
ageing.
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Celebrating Canada Day with
decor and a Canadian-themed
lunch!
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Having fun at the Obon
Festival with beautiful
kimonos and a
Bon Odori
dance!
Click
here
to watch the dance.
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Congratulations to Sam's
incredible culinary team at
Parkwood Place, who brought
their personal recipes to
make an extra special
authentic Filipino dinner
buffet for the residents and
team followed by musical
entertainment
Solstice in the
Philippines
with Ken Greenwood.
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Every year, four residents
from our community organize
a garage sale. They received
donations of items and goods
from our neighbours in and
around Sherwood Park and
Edmonton.
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The garage sale is set up
in our bistro where anyone
can purchase the donated
items. A total of $740 was
raised and all proceeds were
donated to Strathcona Food
Bank.
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We had a great time at
Slave Lake's annual
Riverboat Daze festival,
which was complete
with carnival rides, a
marine-themed parade, a
concert, s’mores roasting,
food trucks, and
more.
Our Sweetgrass float was a
big pirate ship on wheels,
and we even had our own
mermaids and sharks. We
arrrr looking
forward to next
year!
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Above: one of our
residents (who is very
proud to call Sweetgrass
home) with our Director
of Care.
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Celebrating the Calgary
Stampede with pancakes,
music, and some
two-steppin'!
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Some local vendors visited
Cottonwood Village and
resident had a great
afternoon of
shopping!
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We had a fabulous time with
our beautifully decorated
bus and residents for
Westerner Days Parade.
Special thanks to the
decorating team!
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We rang in the Stampede
with BBQ hot dogs with all
the fixings!
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Cycling without Age:
The residents love to
see this activity on the
calendar. Blue skies and
sunshine make for the
perfect day for a
ride!
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Having fun with food and
games for Westerner
Days!
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We have a few 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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“Ageing is an extraordinary process
where you become the person you always
should have been.” – David Bowie
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