PUBLICATION TEAM
Publisher: Janine Reed
Editor: Claire Bickley
Contributing Writers: Michele Fortier,
Kate Funston, Joel McCarthy
CONTENTS
President’s Message: My Labour of Love 4
Designer: Kristy Publow Post-It Note Love 5
Rendezvous magazine is published
twice annually by Chartwell Retirement
Residences. Seniors Say: Advice on Making Love Last 6
Friends With Healthy Benefits 8
The Gift of Finding New Love at 80 9
Translation: Nathalie Proulx,
Nina Thémistocle
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ABOUT CHARTWELL
Chartwell is an unincorporated,
open-ended real estate trust which
indirectly owns and operates a
complete range of seniors housing
communities, from independent
supportive living through assisted living
to long term care. It is the largest
operator in the Canadian seniors living
sector with over 200 quality retirement
communities in four provinces.
Chartwell is committed to its vision of
Making People’s Lives BETTER and to
providing a happier, healthier and more
fulfilling life experience for its residents.
For more information, visit
www.chartwell.com
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on what’s happening across
all Chartwell residences by connecting
with us on Social Media for the latest
news, information and inspiring stories!
Fashion File 10
A Watershed Moment 12
It’s All About Community at Chartwell 14
A Hero Rediscovers His Wings 16
Wish of a Lifetime Canada 18
New Development:
Celebrating Grand Openings
20
Technology: Tech Savvy Seniors 21
Facebook.com/ChartwellRetirement Continuing Her Passion: Hasija’s Kitchen 22
ON OUR COVER Chef Showcase:
Life is Sweet at Chartwell Waterford 23
Chartwell Chateau Cornwall resident
Roma and Chartwell Director of Regional
Operations Amy Steele share a moment.
Read how residents, employees and
community rose to a challenge together
in the story In A Watershed Moment
Chartwell Sticks Together As A Family
on pages 12-13.
RENDEZVOUS
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