Among many teachings Ron Schlegel offered his three sons as they grew to eventually lead the organization he founded, he taught them to trust in the power of partnerships, but also to be sure to choose any partner in life wisely. Representatives from Schlegel Villages, Mohawk College and The... Read more
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January 10, 2023
- Village Voice
The year The Public Health Agency of Canada officially released its Dementia Care Strategy, Schlegel Villages launched its signature dementia program, LIVING in My Today (LIMT). It was, in 2019, a demonstration of a new way of thinking when it comes to an illness that is rife with stereotypes and... Read more
December 22, 2022
- Village Voice
With the shortest and darkest days of the year upon us, we are brightened by the spirit of the holiday season at Schlegel Villages as Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa converge. It can be easy these days to get caught up in the negativity that often permeates news feeds and social media threads, for... Read more
December 14, 2022
- Village Voice
Just off Main Street in The Village of Wentworth Heights, a group of Schlegel Villages team members share some of their views of Village life. One is a Personal Support Worker and another works as a recruiter with the central Support Office. The others work in recreation, with varying lengths of... Read more
December 13, 2022
- Signature Programs, In the News
LATEST: Episode #50 - Harold Quinn, a resident at The Village of Arbour Trails in Guelph, joins Erin Davis & Doug Robinson to share his story from the Green Bench. As a person who loves to bring people together, we chat about the importance of community, wisdom, and sharing of stories. ( Links... Read more
November 29, 2022
- Village Voice
In its quest to continually enhance the care and support offered to the aging members of society, Schlegel Villages is guided by eight aspirations, one of which is to “connect research and innovation to Village life.” Innovation Catalysts gather with Support Office team members at the 2022 Schlegel... Read more
November 15, 2022
- Village Voice
When The Village of Humber Heights opened its Long-Term Care home in 2005, Jean Marie Kendall was among the first residents to move into the Lambton neighbourhood. Sharon Brown remembers those days well, as she was among the first team members in The Village and she has also doubled as private... Read more
November 11, 2022
- Village Voice
It’s the week of Remembrance Day and across all Schlegel Villages, the red and white of the Canadian flag blends with poppy red along every Main Street and neighbourhood. Notes of music from the late-30s and early-40s float to the ear once in a while, and images of blue birds over the White Cliffs... Read more
November 3, 2022
- Village Voice
When Frida Blanco needed the warm embrace of her Village Community to help her through a hard time, The Village at University Gates and the extended Schlegel Villages family was there through the Wilfred Schlegel Hope Fund. Frida has been a fixture in The Village at University Gates for years and... Read more
October 28, 2022
- Village Voice
When people from across Schlegel Villages came together in early October for the first Operational Planning retreat held in person since the fall of 2019, there were many reasons to celebrate. After a strenuous recent past, a hopeful future was chief among them, and when the room honoured the most... Read more
