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October 25th, 2019
Voting begins for the 2019 PWL Photo Contest
Points West Living All
All entries in the 2019 Points West Living Photo Contest need to be in by the updated deadline of noon (MT) on Friday November 1st, and the final shortlist of photos will be available for voting shortly after that. Check out our online photo contest voting site to preview some of the photos that made the shortlist.
October 23rd, 2019
Chefs gather to share and learn
Points West Living All
Food supervisors from every Points West Living community, along with their Connecting Care colleagues, gathered in Edmonton recently to talk food and community. If the heart of the home is in the kitchen, these talented chefs are at the core of our communities’ hearts.
October 23rd, 2019
Pumpkin carving, caring, and sharing at PWL Lac La Biche
Points West Living Lac La Biche
A group of residents from Points West Living Lac la Biche gathered to carve pumpkins recently, and in sharing the task, they shared their own experiences and traditions. They also revealed their creativity and skills.
October 21st, 2019
Snail-mail correspondence leads to sustained Eden moment
Points West Living Red Deer
Every year, Points West Living and Connecting Care recognize inspirational Eden initiatives. At this year’s Annual Conference, Points West Living Red Deer received the ‘Eden Moment of the Year’ award for its program matching young school children with residents – through the (almost lost) art of letter writing.
October 18th, 2019
Classic cars draw a crowd to Heritage Heights
Points West Living Vegreville Heritage House
The parking lot at Points West Living Heritage House in Vegreville was rich with chrome and steel recently as the community hosted a vintage car show. The event was held to showcase Heritage Heights, the new Independent Supportive Living expansion to Heritage House. Even a day of steady rain didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of residents and visitors.
October 9th, 2019
Two weeks left to enter this year’s PWL Photo Contest!
Points West Living All
Do you have some Points West Living moments you’d like to share? Emily Morrison, a care partner at PWL Stettler, shared a handful of photos of her fur-baby Willow interacting with residents in the community. Be like Emily. Send in your 2019 PWL Photo Contest photos today!
October 9th, 2019
Recreation Therapists share exercise resources at annual conference
Points West Living All
Points West Living (and its operations group, Connecting Care) held its annual leadership conference in Edmonton October 1-3. It included an address by our new CEO, Linda Revell, team building, corporate updates, and several breakout sessions. One of those sessions was presented jointly by PWL's Recreation Therapists.
October 9th, 2019
Work begins on expansion to bring long-term care to PWL Red Deer
Points West Living Red Deer
When Points West Living Red Deer opened its doors in the summer of 2016, there was some talk of an eventual expansion. Now, a mere three years later, that expansion is set to begin. The completely new six-storey structure, going up on the north side of the existing building will house a higher level of care than the current community can provide.
October 2nd, 2019
Residents bid farewell to summer on the patio
Points West Living Penticton
It’s always tough to say goodbye to summer, but residents at Points West Living Athens Creek in Penticton have figured out how to do it with enthusiasm. Over the summer, they usually have a patio luncheon every two weeks, and their last one of the season was held in mid September.
October 1st, 2019
Children and seniors embark on cultural exploration at PWL Wainwright
Points West Living Wainwright
Residents at Points West Living Wainwright have been enjoying some joint explorations with visitors from the Wainwright Child Care Centre. Thanks to employee care partners, they recently learned a lot about Philippine culture through food, dance and stories.
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Halloween morning spent with kids, and in the evening, a costume party
November 6th, 2019
Thirty-five kindergarten kids from Parkway Elementary arrived at Points West Living Athens Creek in Penticton on Halloween morning, and charmed residents with their costumes and presentations. They recited poems, did a little colouring with residents, and wound their way through residents to show off their costumes. Residents chose to have their own Halloween party in the evening.
