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Please join us for our Third Annual Festival of Trees. This activity has been a lot of fun these past two years. Decorating can begin Nov. 12, 2023. Judging begins Dec. 18. We can't wait to see what you create! For details about this competition, please contact our Activation Department at 613-384-4585 ext. 224. Here are the rules and timelines:

Peter Davy had just turned 22 years old in 1953 when he married the love of his life. 70 years later, he reflects fondly on that day. “She was gorgeous,” says the friendly man about his then 19-year-old wife, Carol. “She’s a lovely person; the nicest person I have ever met. She’s an amazing woman.” Holding a photo album of their life together, Peter is proud to talk about the couple’s 70th wedding anniversary in October 2023. “I’ve been very lucky,” says the 92-year-old as nursing staff bustle around him…

A popular nursing home in Amherstview is expecting a special visitor this December who is going to arrive in a unique way. Santa and Mrs. Claus are scheduled to arrive at Helen Henderson Care Centre in a horse drawn sleigh on Dec. 22. They will be dropped off around noon and will spend the day visiting residents and staff. There will be a photo area in the home for pictures along with hot apple cider and homemade cookies. Speaking on behalf of the home, Activity Director Donna Joudoin notes, “Santa…

It's back! Please join us for our Second Annual Festival of Trees. This activity was a lot of fun last year. Decorating can begin Nov. 12, 2022. We can't wait to see what you create! For details about this competition, please contact our Activation Department at 613-384-4585 ext. 224.

In the five months Jordan Carter has been working at Helen Henderson Care Centre, she has made a noticeable impact. Starting as a Hostess at the Amherstview home last January, Jordan was quickly promoted to Dietary Aide and then named Employee of the Month for May 2022. Speaking for the home, Food Service Nutrition Manager Shaun Stephenson notes, “Jordan is a light in the kitchen. She’s a great person; very upbeat. She’s a positive presence in our department.” Smiling from the long-term care home in late April, the 41-year-old seems…

A young nurse in Amherstview has been recognized for her good work helping residents at a retirement home in Amherstview. “I love it here, I really do,” says Rebecca Timson, 31, when asked about her job for the past six months as a Registered Practical Nurse at Helen Henderson Retirement Lodge. “I like how you get to see the person behind the illness here as opposed to treating just the illness in an acute care setting.” Rebecca joined the home after her maternity leave for her son, Max. Prior to…

An Amerstview man has earned his first workplace award after more than 20 years of helping others. Brad Haffie, 43, smiles when informed he is the Employee of the Month for March 2022 at Helen Henderson Care Centre in Amherstview where he has worked as a Personal Support Worker for the past 16 years. “I love my job,” he says in mid-February from the popular retirement lodge and long-term care home. “I love making the residents laugh and having fun with them. I like helping the staff, too.” Brad knew…

Helen Henderson Care Centre is hosting its annual Festival of Trees. Here are the rules and timelines:

A new nurse at a long-term care home in Amherstview has won her first workplace award. 23-year-old Stephanie Bender smiles at the news she is the Employee of the Month for October at Helen Henderson Care Centre where she was worked for the past six months as a Registered Practical Nurse. “I started here in April 2021 and I love it so far,” she says with a smile when asked about her job. “When I arrived, everyone was really nice and welcoming. Staff even shared work tips and tricks.” Growing…