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Building Community During the Cold Months

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As the days get colder, residents in Oakville retirement communities are spending more and more time indoors. Often, there is a strong pull to bundle up and stay home. Lounging around is perfectly fine from time to time. However, it is essential to remember the value of engaging yourself with others in your Oakville, ON community. Being physically and socially connected has many positive effects on your health and overall wellbeing. Community-Building Ideas for Your Retirement Home in Oakville Winter can be a magical season, with all the snow and twinkling lights around. However, there are also a lot of challenges that people face around this time. The combination of cold weather and shorter days can make the season feel more isolating. Luckily, there are plenty of ways  senior retirement communities  can stay connected during winter. Make the winter season more purposeful with these activities. Initiate or join a donation drive. One of the best ways to be involved in the comm...

Fun Fall Facts: Learn More About Everyone’s Favourite Season!

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Summer has come and gone. This means we’re looking forward to shorter days and cooler temperatures. We’ve enjoyed a lot of outdoor activities during summer. However, the fall in Oakville, ON, brings a lot of charm and beauty that shouldn’t be missed. Residents at senior homes in Oakville particularly love the fall season! It is a wonderful time to enjoy the outdoors. Active seniors love taking walks and spending time outside without the raging summer heat. Fall in Oakville Retirement Residences Crisp, cool air, multi-color nature displays, and delicious fall treat – there is so much to love about fall! Here are some fun fall facts: Fall colors Do you like spending time outside of your retirement home in Oakville? Have you ever thought about what causes the colors of the leaves to change during fall? One reason is  the breakdown of chlorophyll  which gives leaves their green color. This is during the food-making process called photosynthesis. Due to the lack of sunlight, plants...