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Area churches partner to light up Christmas at Springdale

The Springdale Country Manor resident choir is seen here performing at the Peterborough County long-term care home’s Christmas service on Dec. 15.

The Springdale Country Manor resident choir is seen here performing at the Peterborough County long-term care home’s Christmas service on Dec. 15.

7 churches work together to host annual service

SPRINGVILLE, Ont. – Seven area churches came together to light up Christmas for Springdale Country Manor residents and their families again this year. Read more

OMNI gifting a merry little Christmas

Christmas

Open house, Christmas choir, presents part of the celebrations

OMNI Health Care is spreading tidings of comfort and joy to all residents of its 18 long-term care homes in Ontario. Read more

(VIDEO) Service brings Christmas cheer to Springdale

Springdale

Between carol singing and Christmas goodies, bells and visits from loved ones, the atmosphere was set earlier this week for lots of Christmas cheer at Springdale Country Manor in Springville.

An annual Christmas service took place at the long-term care home on Dec. 15. Family members joined with residents in enjoying the evening. A resident choir also shared their gifts of singing and bell ringing.

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Frost Manor strengthens community ties in 2015

Frost Manor residents are seen here during their stay at Camp Cherokee in September.

Frost Manor residents are seen here during their stay at Camp Cherokee in September. The residents were joined by people living at Extendicare Kawartha Lakes on the two-day outing.

Ties with people and organizations outside the home enhances quality of life for residents

Strengthening community ties is one theme that has been central to the folks at Frost Manor throughout 2015. Read more

Video captures many of OMNI’s 2015 highlights

A two-and-three-quarter-minute video captures some of the highlights from OMNI Health Care in 2015 – and, of course, OMNI’s core value of fun and laughter is a central theme. Read more

Local businesses, families ensure a Merry Christmas for Pleasant Meadow residents

Pleasant Meadow Manor residents' presents are already wrapped and under the home's Christmas tree.

Pleasant Meadow Manor residents’ presents are already wrapped and under the home’s Christmas tree.

All 61 residents getting a present, thanks to outpour of support

The Pleasant Meadow Manor team raised a whopping $1,450 at a recent fundraising event that has ensured each of the Norwood long-term care home’s 61 residents will get a Christmas present. Read more

Country Terrace enhances Christmas fundraiser with new idea

Country Terrace residents Aafke (left) and Folkert (right) Graansma flank life enrichment co-ordinator Christie Patterson in this photo taken during the home’s Nov. 28 open house.

Country Terrace residents Aafke (left) and Folkert (right) Graansma flank life enrichment co-ordinator Christie Patterson in this photo taken during the home’s Nov. 28 open house.

Home switches annual bazaar to an open-house format with positive results

When Country Terrace staff saw dwindling numbers of vendors and community attendance at its Christmas bazaar in 2014, the life enrichment team decided to change the format to maximize the annual event, which raises money for the home’s residents’ council. Read more

Christmas choir bonds Springdale residents, staff member

Christmas

‘It’s a communal activity; it draws us together,’ says Trish Mills

“It’s a lovely bond we have.” That’s what comes to mind for Trish Mills when she reflects on what’s best about a resident Christmas choir she’s now leading at Springdale Country Manor. Read more

Western-themed activities score high resident engagement marks

Riverview Manor resident Ulva Braden poses for her "most wanted" photo during the home's Western Week in June.

Riverview Manor resident Ulva Braden poses for her “most wanted” photo during the home’s Western Week in June.

OMNI values of fun and creativity lead to new discoveries for two homes

Fun and creativity are two of OMNI Health Care’s core values that help ensure a high quality of life for the more than 1,400 residents living in the organization’s 18 long-term care homes. Read more