News
March 18th, 2020
Found kitty finds comfort and love
Points West Living Lloydminster
A young and wounded stray kitty is living like a prince at Points West Living Lloydminster. ‘George’, as he’s been fondly named by residents of Yellowbird Cottage is technically still being fostered for the SPCA. But he has become so entrenched in the hearts of all who know him it’s likely he has already found his forever home.
March 11th, 2020
Saskatchewan premier visits PWL Prince Albert
Points West Living Prince Albert
The premier of Saskatchewan paid an impromptu planned visit to Points West Living Prince Albert on Friday March 6. He was in town to provide locals with details of a $300-million hospital expansion, and just three days in advance, he decided to visit residents at PWL Prince Albert.
March 6th, 2020
Crafty residents at PWL Slave Lake
Points West Living Slave Lake
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A recent craft activity at Points West Living Slave Lake gathered residents for a creative and social time. A variety of crafts were available including wood painting, and decorating picture frames and wooden baskets. Everyone got to take something home.
March 6th, 2020
Fluff-ball chicks spread joy among residents
Points West Living Wetaskiwin
Points West Living Wetaskiwin is temporarily home to a small flock of Salmon Faverolles chicks. Throughout most of February, residents kept an eye on an incubator set up in the main living room of Cottage E, and when the eggs began to hatch, they shared the joy throughout the community.
March 5th, 2020
It’s all hearts at Heritage House
Points West Living Vegreville Heritage House
The Valentine’s Day celebration at Points West Living Heritage House in Vegreville was a sweet celebration of love and friendship. Residents and family members enjoyed each other’s company over strawberry shortcake and special bubbly.
February 28th, 2020
Eden training focuses on connection and enrichment
Points West Living All
Care partners from Points West Living Wainwright and Points West Living Lloydminster gathered recently to learn more about Eden and how it can be implemented in day to day activities.
February 26th, 2020
Resident’s new guitar is the answer…
Points West Living Cochrane
Points West Living Cochrane resident Richard Trefry loves to play the guitar. His old guitar was banged up, scratched, and missing a few parts, but Richard put his creative home handyman skills to work, using tape, paper, and paper clips to keep it playable. He was able to play every day, until the sad day when the guitar could no longer be repaired by his tinkering talents.
February 25th, 2020
Valentine cards show there’s lots of love to share
Points West Living Peace River
A valentine card-making workshop drew an eager crowd of participants recently at Points West Living Peace River. Residents were pleased to make the cards, but even more excited to think of sharing them with loved ones.
February 25th, 2020
High rollers come out to PWL Red Deer Casino Night
Points West Living Red Deer
Residents at Points West Living Red Deer play an active role in creating the community’s monthly activity calendar, and the top choice for February was a Casino Night. With three games on the go, great food, drinks, and prizes, the evening lived up to its billing.
February 24th, 2020
Sharing the love… with cherry tarts
Points West Living Penticton
Residents at Points West Living Athens Creek in Penticton set up a “Share With Love” board in honour of Valentine’s Day, and got more than they asked for. They were encouraged to share stories and photos of love, and in addition to the thoughtful notes on the board, an unnamed ‘someone’ added scrumptious homemade cherry tarts to the display.
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March 25th, 2020
Going the distance; residents keep on walking
Points West Living Penticton
Residents at Points West Living Athens Creek in Penticton have been taking advantage of spectacular spring weather to get some outdoor exercise. One trio of residents heads out just about every afternoon for a 25 minute stroll around the block. The group has modified their regular walking routine to incorporate steps to reduce the threat of COVID-19.
