To celebrate Nurses Week at Albany Village, we caught up with our RN, Amanda Thomson to ask her some questions about her life at Albany and her passion for nursing. Amanda Thomson, RN RN since: July 2015 1. What Inspired you to get into Nursing? As a child I was in and out of the hospital for surgeries related to issues I…
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Happy Birthday to Bill Core who turned 95 earlier this month! (We are a little late posting this blog) Born and raised on a farm in Enniskillen, Bill is no stranger to hard work, but he assured us he's had a lot of fun too. When asked how he was doing on his birthday, he responded with a big smile, "You know, I'm feeling pretty good... never…
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This short introduction to Helen's life was written by Helen's family and distributed at the Celebration of Life on November 18, 2017. 90 Years in 56 Helen Louise Cepek-Simpson was born in Sarnia, Ontario on July 14, 1961 to immigrants Anne Kuhn from Germany and John Cepek from Austria. Anne had arrived from Germany by ship with her son Alan…
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We are happy to welcome the public to come and enjoy some of our residents' beautiful artwork and music. The artists and musicians residing at Albany Village have been creative for many years now and still keep up with the hobbies that they love. Now is our chance to share their talents with you on August 12, 2017…
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This throwback was submitted by a community member and dates back to the 1980s. This is Cecil Stone (late resident) and Jim Wilson (friend) at Garfield Manor on Garfield Avenue in Petrolia. Throwback to friends and sunny days.
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Welcome to the Our Team series where we highlight the people who make important contributions to Albany Retirement Village. This week we interviewed Owner/Operator Helen Cepek-Simpson. Helen Cepek-Simpson, Owner/Operator What is Albany Retirement Village? Albany Retirement Village is a place where people come together to make a home. Residents live in a safe, inclusive, and caring atmosphere where meals are…
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Throwback to when the Bentpath Women's Institute stopped by to sing and visit with residents. We love hosting community groups. Community groups strengthen the social fabric at Albany Retirement Village. If you're an individual or part of a group and you'd like to visit, please get in touch with us to schedule an event. Check out our events calendar here…
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Throwback to the early 2000s when Parker Simpson, our chief jack-of-all-trades maintenance man, was approx. 8 years old. Pictured here is Bella and Parker enjoying pet therapy. This beautiful cat went on to live for 20+ years. Do you remember the cat's name? Hint, she was named in 1995 for a popular Disney movie. Bella and Parker enjoying pet therapy…
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Throwback to 2009 when our late Oma (grandmother) was a resident at Albany Retirement Village, the retirement home that she originally founded. We miss you, Oma, and thank you for everything you did to make this retirement home what it is today. Our Oma, Anne Cepek (pictured right), visiting with her friend at the Strawberry Social event.
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Welcome to Albany Retirement Village's throwback Thursday series. Flashback to Wingfield Residence 1997 (when we had three locations in Petrolia). Can you name the little boy on the left? Celebrating Isabel's birthday with a cake and balloons.
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