At 95, Malvina is a source of inspiration for everyone lucky enough to know her. A resident of Chartwell Manoir et Cours de l’Atrium, in Quebec City, she exemplifies perseverance, love for family, and commitment to her community. Despite some…
Jack fishes for an old passion
Jack, 91, a resident at Chartwell Crescent Gardens, is an Allied Army veteran from the Netherlands. Jack is a man of many hobbies and interests – fishing being one of them. Jack immigrated to Canada from the Netherlands with his…
Shirley enters the diamond once again!
Shirley, 84, a resident at Chartwell Allandale Station, has been a die-hard fan of the Toronto Blue Jays for over 30 years. Her love for the Blue Jays goes so far that she managed to convert her friend at the…
John Gets His Wings Again
John, 90, a resident at Chartwell Orchards in Vineland, ON is a veteran of the British Air Force (BAF). John joined the BAF in 1950 and after rigorous training to become a pilot, received his wings in 1952. He has…
Dorothy takes a trip down memory lane
Dorothy, 96, a resident at Chartwell Chatsworth, is someone with a storied and decorated past from Alberta. Born in Banff, Dorothy eventually moved to Canmore to be a nurse at the local hospital. Dorothy ended up living in Canmore for…
Richard proudly cheers for the Bruins
Richard, a resident of Chartwell Bois-de-Boulogne in Montreal, Quebec, has been a Boston Bruins superfan since childhood. His entire life has been dedicated to staying on top of the team’s every move. His love of the Bruins knows no bounds,…
Jean Takes Flight Once Again!
Jean Perdue, 98, a resident at Chartwell Scarlett Heights, is a veteran of the Royal Canadian Air Force Women’s Division. Jean joined the Air Force in 1941 when she was just 17 years old. She started out at Shaw’s Business…
Ross dons the blue and white again!
Ross, 90, regardless of win or lose has always been a huge Toronto Maple Leafs fan. Hockey has always been a big part of his life. Born in Toronto, Ross found himself immersed in the world of hockey since the age…
Madeleine doesn’t throw in the towel
For Madeleine Therrien, resident of Chartwell Les Écores in Laval, Quebec, there is no one quite like boxer Lucian Bute. The cheerful 84-year-old woman has boundless admiration for the former world boxing champion—with good reason! She sees in the athlete…
Pat is Cleared for Takeoff
Have you ever experienced a magical event from a distance, but never had the chance to participate yourself? For Pat, 87, resident at Chartwell Carrington Place in Vernon, B.C., it is the magic of floating through the air with ease…