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Remembrance Day 2021
Today the staff all worked together to create a beautiful ceremony to honor our vets. It was a lovely day. In Flanders Fields John McRae 1872-1918 In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing,…
Read MoreRemembrance Day Craft
This afternoon the residents enjoyed a craft with Jess for tomorrows Remembrance Day ceremony.
Read MorePelee Island Wine and Cheese
Today the residents enjoyed a lovely afternoon with Pelee Island Winery who treated us to a wine tasting.
Read MoreFine Dining – Masquarade
Today we had an incredible celebration! We were entertained by a magician this afternoon followed by Masquarade Fine Dining. The residents and staff all had so much fun, and as always, the food was incredible.
Read MoreItalian Fine Dining!
Last night we celebrated Fine Dining with an Italian theme! The residents enjoyed beautiful violin music before our authentic Italian meal was served. The residents and staff all love fine dining nights. The food was incredible! Our entire team worked together to create a very elegant and memorable experience. Have a look at the…
Read MoreONLINE COMMUNITY BINGO
Tune into our Facebook page City View Retirement each weekday at 11:00 to play! Win on of 3 $20.00 gift cards from this weeks Community Partner Summerhays Bar and Grill! Its FREE and easy to play. Email angele@cityviewretirement.com for your card.
Read MoreSenior Spotlight!
“Introducing our resident spotlight of the week, Shirley! Shirley has many hobbies such as needlepoint artwork where she has a lovely display of her pieces in her room and reading romance novels with her favourite author being Danielle Steel. Shirley moved in 5 years ago not knowing anyone at City View Retirement, but says “within…
Read MoreMeet Ingrid
This afternoon I had the pleasure of sitting with Ingrid in her lovely studio while she served me coffee in beautiful china. We talked about her incredible history. Ingrid grew up in Germany. She began her career at only 17 years old after graduating from Home Economics. After taking the 2 year course she was…
Read MoreSenior Spotlight: Jack
Jack “Our next resident spotlight, Jack, has traveled all around the world! Jack was a pilot for 45 years and has family spread throughout America. After moving into City View a couple years ago, Jack coincidentally knew the resident across the hallway from him and has made many additional great friends since then. He…
Read MoreSenior Spotlight
Robert Our next resident spotlight of the month is Robert! Robert is a big hockey fan who likes to cheer on the Ottawa Senators. He also enjoys watching the “Let’s Make a Deal” show, autobiographies, and the Old West movies. Born in Quebec, Robert is one of four siblings and has three daughters, nine grandchildren…
Read MoreSenior Spotlight: Ermita
Introducing our first resident spotlight of the month, Ermita! Ermita is celebrating her 5th year at City View, being one of our first residents who joined us, followed by her brother, Ezio, and brother-in-law, Vincenzo. In 1961, Ermita moved to Canada to join her sister from a town in Italy. She is known for her…
Read More5 Year Anniversary at City View!
A special thank you to all our residents who have been with us the last 5 years. We have grown to become such a big family and cherish each and everyone one of you. We shared some good laughs over wine fun facts and indulged on some delicious cheese and crackers.
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