It’s hard to believe, but it has been just over a year since the Corporate team moved to our beautiful new home in Bethany Riverview. Last August, the team excitedly arrived at the Riverview Campus, toured the care centre and settled into our new space. As I reflect on the past year, I am so proud to have seen our mission come to life for our Corporate team – we truly have been creating caring communities at Riverview.
Being connected to Bethany Riverview’s care centre and sharing a campus with our Housing colleagues and tenants has allowed the Corporate team to be immersed into the lives of our tenants, residents and their families. It has provided us all with the ability to connect in a meaningful way with those we serve.
For me, it has been the simple everyday life experiences that have impacted me the most: seeing the smiles on the faces of tenants, residents and families as they enjoy a meal together at the Original Food Company Bistro, connecting with care staff as we wait in line for the microwaves at lunch, and observing one of our residents enjoying the new outdoor furniture on the patio reading a great book every afternoon.
My office overlooks one of the courtyards and this summer I have loved seeing our staff, residents and families enjoying the beautiful gardens and walking paths. My favourite day this summer has been Thursdays when the Bethany Riverview’s rec team hosts a summer party for our residents in the courtyard. Fun decorations are put up everywhere, ice cream floats are made, and volunteers from both care and corporate staff come together to ensure our residents enjoy a fun afternoon in the sunshine, often with family members participating in the festivities.
Creating caring communities happens every day at Bethany Riverview and across Bethany. What a privilege it is to be a part of this great community!
If you have any questions, or would simply like to share your ideas, please contact me directly at lisa.watson@bethanyseniors.com.
Kind regards,
– Lisa
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