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Tag: partnerships

Lunchbox Theatre Partnership Brings Theatre to United’s Residents

June 21, 2018 by Careen Chrusch

Lunchbox Theatre and United Active Living have signed a partnership that will bring special talks and a full production, complete with sets and costumes into United’s Fish Creek community. “We have many successful partnerships that promotes United’s philosophy to promote creative expression in all of its forms,” said United’s music director Jill LaForty. “We’re always […]

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You’re Never Too Old…

April 27, 2017 by Careen Chrusch

“Aging is not lost youth but a new stage of opportunity and strength.” – Author Betty Friedan The common misconception is that older adults are “set in their ways”, and that once you reach a certain age, learning something new becomes difficult if not impossible. Think of the old adage “You can’t teach an old […]

Filed Under: Creative Expression Tagged With: Community, CPO, creative expression, creativity, partnerships

Partnerships Bring Variety to Spring Programs

March 2, 2017 by Careen Chrusch

“Age is no barrier to creativity”. – Gail Hinchliffe, president, United Active Living One resident recently stated, “There are so many things to do here. It’s just awesome!” That sentiment perfectly sums up the variety of programs and activities available to residents at United Active Living communities. Music, drawing, painting, dance, pottery, sculpture – and […]

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United’s Programming Is More Than You Might Expect

February 5, 2017 by Careen Chrusch

“People often have a preconceived idea about what older adults can do or what they might be interested in. We shatter that myth,” said Kim Coulter, community outreach coordinator, United Active Living. The programs, outings and activities at United’s two communities are not about “keeping busy”. There is no bingo or shuffleboard. Instead, the programs […]

Filed Under: Creative Expression Tagged With: Garrison Green, partnerships, programs

Mount Royal University Partnership Extends the Meaning of Community

May 12, 2016 by Careen Chrusch

“Old age is always 15 years older than I am.” – Oliver Wendell Holmes United Active Living’s communities are microcosms of the larger community, which offer access to new learning opportunities, art, fitness and other endeavours. While the communities at Garrison Green and Fish Creek offer a variety of living and healthcare options, residents are […]

Filed Under: Community Tagged With: Community, Mount Royal University, partnerships

Why Community Is Important As We Age

August 8, 2016 by Careen Chrusch

“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” – African proverb As we get older and choose to move from the family home, there can be apprehension about a change in lifestyle, the loss of familiarity, the loss of autonomy. While such a change can be unsettling, […]

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Garrison Green (Independent + Assisted Living + Memory Care) 3028 Don Ethell Boulevard SW
Calgary, Alberta - T3E 0C9
 
Rentals and leasing: (403) 917-1389 Concierge: (403) 685-7200 Fax: (403) 240-3772
Fish Creek North (Memory Care + Assisted) 51 Providence Boulevard SE
Calgary, Alberta
T2X 0X2
 
Rentals and leasing: (587) 841-5134 Concierge: (587) 481 7907 Fax: (403) 873-3961
Fish Creek West (Independent Living) 14720 1 St SE
Calgary, Alberta
T2X 2A3
 
Rentals and leasing: (587) 609-8167 Concierge: (587) 481 7907 Fax: (403) 873-3961

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