Winter 2025
Year in Pictures
A YEAR OF LIGHT
The Christmas story invites us to remember the moment
when love and light stepped into our world in the person of Jesus.
The glory of the Lord shone, and angels announced:
‘Good news of great joy that will be for all the people.’
It’s a story that brings hope, peace, joy, and love.
It’s also a story that continues to shine
whenever light and love find their way into our lives.
As I look through our Storybook Year in Pictures,
I’m grateful for the care and connection lived out
every day in our communities.
These photos offer a glimpse into some of the moments
that have shaped us over the past year.
Whether the days have been easier or carried more weight,
light keeps showing up in the ways we serve, support,
and walk with one another.
Thank you for being part of our story.
In a year filled with so many meaningful moments,
we are deeply grateful for the light each resident,
family member, team member, and friend
has brought into our communities.
Marc Kinna
CEO
ENDURING LOVE
Some of the brightest parts of community life
come from couples who have shared
a lifetime of love.
Their humour, kindness, and commitment
continue to inspire everyone around them.
STORIES IN COLOUR
Every art piece tells a story,
and so does the person behind it.
Creative activities give our residents
fresh ways to share their memories, talents,
and the joy that still lives boldly in them.
SHARED LAUGHTER
Laughter, stories,
and a little friendly competition
have a way of bringing people together.
Friendship grows through being together,
adding vibrancy to our communities.
BRIGHTENED SPACE
Real connection often shows up
in conversations where people
feel seen and welcomed.
Those moments brighten the space
shared between our residents
and team.
SHOWING UP
The way our team shows up each day
says more than their skill ever could.
Their presence and heart reflect care
that helps shape life together.
SHARED JOY
There’s a certain kind of joy that ignites
when fun is shared in good company.
Friendships often begin
with laughter and a light-hearted moment.
SIMPLE JOYS
Sometimes it’s the simple moments,
like settling into a good puzzle,
that bring the biggest smile.
A small challenge shared in community
can mean more than we realize.
SIDE BY SIDE
Sharing a moment side by side
can say more than words.
It’s one of the ways friendship
brings life into our communities.
CARE IN DETAIL
Hospitality becomes its own kind of care
when every detail is handled with intention.
It creates spaces where residents
feel cared for in real, tangible ways.
MEANING & PEACE
For many of our residents, faith offers
a sense of meaning and peace.
Spiritual wellbeing reflects a part of life
that still matters deeply in our communities.
GATHERED AROUND
Food has a way of gathering people,
but it’s the stories shared together
that draw people in.
It’s part of what makes our communities
feel like home.
EVERYDAY KINDNESS
Love shows up in ordinary ways.
It’s often through
small acts of kindness
that care is most deeply felt.
TEAM SPIRIT
Playful moments say a lot
about the spirit our team brings.
They reflect the joy and connection
that help shape life in our communities.
CURIOSITY LIVES
Curiosity doesn’t need to disappear with age –
it can show up in new ways.
Playfulness can still surprise
and spark joy in our residents.
QUIET CONTENTMENT
There’s a quiet contentment in enjoying a meal,
especially when the afternoon light begins to settle.
A moment to pause and savour.
WELCOMING TOGETHER
When local partners join our spaces,
connection finds new places to grow.
They help create moments
where residents, families, and team
can simply enjoy being together.
ENERGY IN MOTION
Movement often reflects the energy
our residents bring into the day.
This engagement helps create
wellbeing in everyday life.
CARE IN PRESENCE
Care can look as simple
as being present with someone.
It’s one of the ways our team
brings care to life in our communities.