March was nothing short of exciting at Harbour Landing Village! Our community came together to create meaningful moments filled with creativity, appreciation, and joy. Here’s a look back at the highlights from this vibrant month:
Mardi Gras Magic
We kicked off the month with a lively Mardi Gras-themed intergenerational birthday party! Residents and little ones joined in the fun, celebrating with colourful beads, festive masks, and plenty of laughter.
Creative Expressions with Helen Friesen
PCH residents explored their artistic side with guidance from Helen Friesen, an accomplished Regina painter and one of our IDL residents. Helen’s passion for art has spanned over 35 years, and she generously shared her talent, helping residents create beautiful pieces and build confidence in their creativity. Her artwork is also beautifully displayed in the halls of our 3rd and 4th floors.
A Month of Painting
March was all about art! Our Arts & Crafts Club kicked off the creativity with sponge painting, a fun and interactive way to explore colours and textures. Later in the month, Emilia, a talented local artist, guided our seniors in a separate painting session, creating breathtaking sunset reflection pieces. Meanwhile, preschoolers brought their rainbow-inspired masterpieces to life, using bold and vibrant colours. Their imaginations truly shone through every brushstroke!
Honouring Women on International Women’s Day
To celebrate International Women’s Day, Childcare Centre children created beautiful bouquets as heartfelt tributes to the incredible women in their lives. It was a touching way to show appreciation for mothers, grandmothers, and sisters.
Recognizing Our Amazing Team
For National Employee Appreciation Day, we celebrated the hardworking teams across all departments with a special Thank You Pancake Breakfast. Personal Care Home staff, Maintenance and Programming teams, and many others all play a vital role in making Harbour Landing Village feel like home.
A Colourful Celebration of India and Holi
We embraced the vibrancy of Indian culture with our India Pavilion & Holi celebration, a pre-event for the upcoming Cultural Mosaic Expo in May. Despite snowy weather and power outages, the spirit of Holi shone through with colourful festivities, delicious regional dishes, and mesmerizing dance performances. It was a beautiful display of cultural connection and joy!
St. Patrick’s Day Fun
Harbour Landing Village turned green for St. Patrick’s Day! Festive outfits, shamrock face paint, and plenty of laughter filled the Village. Over at Little Village Preschool, a mischievous leprechaun left behind golden treasures and a cereal mess, adding to the excitement!
Spreading Awareness for World Down Syndrome Day
Our little ones showed their support for World Down Syndrome Day by creating crafts to promote inclusion and awareness. It was heartwarming to see them participate in such a meaningful way.
Prioritizing Hearing Health
Brittney from Hear Canada returned to provide valuable hearing assessments for residents. This ongoing partnership helps ensure our community members have access to the resources they need to maintain their hearing health.
Golden Thumbs Awards: A Celebration of Community
We wrapped up March with our first-ever Golden Thumbs Awards, honouring the incredible PCH residents who make our Village feel like home. Each resident received an award recognizing their kindness and wisdom, followed by an afternoon of dainties, drinks, and music from Arnie Josephson. The energy in the room was contagious as residents and staff danced the afternoon away!
As we step into April, we look forward to even more opportunities to celebrate, connect, and create new memories together!