NORC progress

In 2022 residents in our building applied for membership in University Health Network’s NORC (Naturally Occurring Retirement Communittee) initiative. Being chosen meant that we benefited from foundational training and a small grant for start-up, along with...

Friday Happy Hour

During the pandemic lockdown, residents began a routine of meeting in good weather out on the fountain deck on Friday afternoons for “Happy Hour”.  Participants brought their own drinks and sat a safe distance apart. As happy hour became more popular, some...

Lunch & Learn: UTI

Two nurses from the Rexdale Community Health Centre presented information about urinary tract infections. They spoke about the symptoms, the complications, how we can stay healthy. So many questions...

Enjoy Spring – Don’t Fall

As spring arrives, it’s a great time to refresh your home and make it safer—especially if you plan to age in place. Falls are a leading cause of injury for older adults, but many can be prevented with simple home updates. Declutter: Remove tripping hazards like loose...

Connections

“Lunch & Learn”s have been some of the most popular initiatives at Islington Vertical Village, attended by 25 to 60 residents each time. The most recent was a presentation by Connected Canadians, a national digital inclusion charity that promotes...