Programming and Tours Resume at Fish Creek!
Alberta Health Services has given the green light to lifting some of the restrictions at Fish Creek and allowing the safe and gradual restart of programming, fitness classes, bistro and dining room meal services and more socializing with other residents.
Community tours are once again being planned so prospective residents can get a better feel for what living at United is all about!
This week, residents will be able to participate in Jill LaForty’s music appreciation programs, exercise sessions, and programs in the art studio – even book appointments at the hair salon. Last week, dining was once again available in the bistro and dining room.
We’re so excited! The professional artists are particularly excited to again get back to what their passion is and that’s delivering very high quality art programs to the residents.
- Kim Coulter, Fish Creek Program Development and Creative Expressions Manager
The programs are restarting in a slow, safe fashion, with a gradual increase over the coming weeks.
For instance, while we are restarting group exercise programs, the groups will be kept small and we will have several sessions in a day to accommodate everyone. The same goes for music appreciation and programs in the art studio. The rollout will be slow with all of the necessary protocols in place to ensure the safety and comfort of everyone.
- Kim Coulter, Fish Creek Program Development and Creative Expressions Manager
"Opening the dining room and bistro again was a very special event,” said concierge Megan Angelini. “Since November, meals were delivered to residents’ suites, so it’s really nice to see them open again yet still following the protocols such as social distancing.”
Megan is finalizing a few programs such as TED Talks, an audible book club and developing a knitting hour once a week for the Fish Creek West residents.
I’ve taken up knitting, so I’m planning to get together with a few residents and knit hats to be donated to the Mustard Seed. People are so excited to be getting back to something approaching normal. Being able to get out and visit with their neighbours in a safe way has been really exciting for our residents!
- Megan Angelini
Prospective residents who are interested in moving into Fish Creek also have the opportunity now to take personal tours.
We have quite a long list of people who are interested in the community. We’re being very careful with how we approach this. We’re restricting the number of people who can come in a single group, and we’re arranging tours on off hours to avoid the busy meal times. Those coming in will be screened, temperature checked and masked.
- Daphne Reid, Active Living Advisor at Fish Creek
Daphne said that while virtual video tours have helped people understand what’s available, it’s not the same as being there.
“People need to see the community and the suites in person to get a true feel for what their lifestyle will be like. We’re over the moon with being able to offer tours once again.
It’s all about the personal connection and we’re so pleased to be able to return to connecting with prospective residents in person.”
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- United's residences are perfect for you if you love being creative, enjoy lifelong learning, and experiencing new things.
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Here is what our residents say about living at one of United Active Living's residences:
...two steps below heaven.
Living at Garrison Green is like two steps below heaven. It really really is. Everything is provided.
- Trudy Martin | Resident
We never separate couples based on their medical needs.
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- Sharyn & Landis Krause | Residents
...the level of lifelong learning experience
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- Diane Osberg | Resident
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United Active Living's Garrison Green
3028 Don Ethell Boulevard SW
Calgary, AB T3E 0C9
United Active Living's Fish Creek
51 Providence Boulevard SE
Calgary, AB T2X 0X2
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