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November 5, 2014

Fairview Lodge evacuees find open arms at Taunton Mills

Whitby village welcomes 41 residents evacuated by fire By Kristian Partington Taunton Mills general manager Noella Black’s eyes glisten with emotion as she recounts the events of Oct. 27, when a devastating fire broke out...

Avalon Retirement Lodge’s Make a Wish Program

Avalon Retirement Lodge’s Make a Wish Program Avalon Retirement Lodge’s Make A Wish program in combination with the Credit Valley Explorer was able to grant resident Christine’s wish to take the Credit Valley Scenic Train...

October 14, 2014

Why Retirement Home Operators Love What They Do

Watch why Ontario’s retirement homes operators love their jobs!

September 26, 2014

Summer Conference 2014 Highlights

ORCA was pleased to host another successful Summer Conference with more than 250 delegates in attendance over the course of three days. Held at Queen’s Landing in Niagara-on-the-Lake, for the first time, the conference was filled...

August 28, 2014

ORCA took the Ice Bucket Challenge

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIXZu3SJhP4&feature=youtu.be The ORCA team completed the ALS Ice Bucket challenge to raise awareness for ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. People living with the disease become progressively paralyzed due to the degeneration of...

August 5, 2014

Summer Fun and Festivities at Avalon Retirement Lodge

Summer time calls for fun and Avalon Retirement Lodge has been having a lot of it! Check out the festivities and be sure to send pictures of your events to lerri-ann@orcaretirement.com Many staff members...

June 24, 2014

Living Royal at Lynwood

Living Royal at Lynwood At age 93, Lynwood Park Resident Lorna crossed off her bucket list an experience many of us take for granted – a day at the spa. Lorna was the most...

June 12, 2014

Seniors’ Month: Prom at Greenwood Court

A Prom for All It’s prom season, and that means students are busy shopping for the perfect outfit. However, some of our favourite seniors were also busy prepping for the prom season to celebrate Seniors’...

June 2, 2014

Happy Seniors’ Month

2014 marks the 30th anniversary of Seniors’ Month. Join us this year as we celebrate the contributions of seniors in our society as they continue to make valuable contributions to Canadian communities and workplaces. This...

ORCA thanks PT Health and Bayshore for their support of the 2014 ORCA Road Shows

Pt Health and Bayshore are the presenting sponsors for the 2014 Road Shows. Thank you to PT Health and Bayshore Healthcare for your support of the 2014 Road Shows. PT Health Seniors Wellness, a...