Yeehaw!! We all kicked up our heels and enjoyed a great ‘Stampede Week’ here at Rocky Ridge. We were entertained by Country Singer Mary Resek at our Stampede Breakfast held in our courtyard. The weather stayed fine, there was dancing [Read more]
As part of our on-going ‘Living List’ wishes, Rocky Ridge has made another wish come true! Last month, one of our residents requested to go flying in a small aircraft. This resident had obtained his pilot’s license in his 70s [Read more]
Canada Day, observed on July 1st, is a national holiday marking the anniversary of Confederation in 1867, when the British North America Act came into effect. How will you be celebrating? For many, it is an opportunity to spend time [Read more]
Aloha!! Last week, our residents enjoyed a festive Hawaiian Luau Buffet Dinner. Our serving staff joined in the fun by wearing leis and Hawaiian shirts. The evening was a success and the residents enjoyed the entertainment that was provided by [Read more]
Follow the below link. Four graduate students share stories of their research at the Rocky Ridge Retirement Community. https://www.ucalgary.ca/utoday/issue/2019-05-02/taking-it-people-ucalgary-grad-students-make-community-connections
Our Lifestyle Department organized a Resident’s Gardening Club where residents could plant, water and tend a planter in our Chinook Courtyard. As well as the beautiful, blooming results it is also a great activity for seniors. It promotes relaxation, flexibility [Read more]
Reflecting on Mother’s Day, one of our residents told us that her daughters don’t buy her gifts, instead they give her their time! This resident has a little book noting all the various experiences they have shared together at this [Read more]
In celebration of all of the lovely ladies at Rocky Ridge, we hosted a special Mother’s Day’s Brunch. Of course, the gentlemen were welcome too! The brunch included an omelet station, various main courses, sides and not forgetting a delicious [Read more]
Recently, our residents were asked to give us their ‘Living List’ wishes and we would see if we could make some of them come true! Last week, the Rocky Ridge bus headed to the scenic Fairmont Hotel in Banff. It [Read more]
What an amazing group of residents we have here at Rocky Ridge. We recently hosted a ‘Showcase’ event where residents could show off their hidden talents. It was wonderful to see how skillful, creative and talented our residents are! The [Read more]