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Senior 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…
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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 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.
Read MorePlace Your Bets!
Rideau Carleton Raceway may be closed, but we are pleased to announce the City View Derby! Racing Registration opens today (Friday May 14th, 2021) and closes Friday May 21st at 3:00pm. Races begin on Tuesday May 25th 2021 (due to the holiday Monday) Stay tuned to meet the horses, they will be introduced live on…
Read MoreA Pot of Gold at the End of the Rainbow
City View’s Leprechauns were busy celebrating St. Patrick’s day yesterday! We started the day by mixing up our own chocolate popcorn rainbows! It was deliciously messy! We enjoyed a day of Irish classic meals and ended it on a sweet note with some Leprechaun Punch (spiked or not!) and of course our Irish classics-…
Read MoreWe Are Fully Vaccinated!
We are extremely thankful to say that Residents and Staff are officially fully vaccinated against Covid-19! A BIG thank-you to Ottawa Public Health and Ottawa Paramedics Service for their efficiency during our clinic as well as their continued efforts in keeping us all healthy!
Read MoreLuck of the Irish
On our “travels” to Ireland this month we are on the look out for 5 of our small lucky friends. While completing the Passport to Ireland challenge, residents were given an added challenge of tracking down 5 Leprechauns. Once all 5 Leprechauns have been found the resident will be entered into a draw to…
Read MoreAu Revoir Paris!
Our residents have completed their journey to the City of Love, with many of them getting in enough steps to have made a round trip! Thank you to all the residents that participated and made the competition fierce! Our top 3 tourists were Erica and her Husband Rudy, Mary and Eileen. Erica, Rudy and…
Read MoreSpreading Some Love
City View was bit by the Love Bug! What a lovely day it was! Residents enjoyed cute and delicious treats made in house, as well as a delicious and romantic menu!
Read MoreWinterlude at City View!
Winterlude officially started in Ottawa on February 5th! What better way to celebrate our Capital’s annual tradition than to have homemade BeaverTails and Hot Chocolate delivered door to door! Happy Winterlude!
Read MorePassport To Paris!
Paris is the City of Love and since all flights have been cancelled, we’ll walk! City View Residents are keeping in shape on their “journey” to Paris! To travel from Ottawa to Paris is 5,645kms. Walking the hallways earns Residents 100kms and attending socially distanced hallway exercise classes earns them 500kms! Our goal is…
Read MoreLockdown Literature
Recently we have started a socially distanced Audiobook Club! The book chosen for our current read is Agent Sonya by Ben MacIntyre. Audiobooks are becoming more popular lately, with how convenient they are to use while continuing your everyday activities. It makes doing the laundry a little more fun and interesting! Below are some great…
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