The sight of fresh snow on the ground on the morning of the annual Easter Egg Hunt was discouraging for organizers at Centennial Place, but by the time the event began the sun was shining and the temperature climbing. Winter coats were discarded to ensure maximum mobility for those coming… Continue reading
Centennial Place is once again hosting a free Tax Clinic for qualifying individuals. Taxpayers with individual income of less than $35,000 or family income less than 45,000 in 2024 are eligible for this service. Bring all tax forms, slips and rent and/or property tax information to Centennial Place where volunteers… Continue reading
Is your dog friendly? Is he/she well behaved with strangers? If you have a special dog that you are willing to share with an appreciative audience once a week, you might be a candidate for the Therapy Dogs program. East Central Therapy Dogs has a group of 85 volunteers who… Continue reading
In July 2020, the world was in the thick if finding ways to navigate the pandemic which had arrived a few months earlier. During this challenging time, Centennial Place and its sister long term care home, Moira Place in Tweed, looked to the future. They embarked on a three-year journey… Continue reading
Pictured is Brian Best, aged 90 with his new wife Mary Fabiano, age 96. This happy couple were married in a small family ceremony at Centennial Place last December. They met in the home and have become inseparable. Mary’s enthusiasm is obvious and she says her recent marriage shows that… Continue reading
AON began as a family-owned land development and property management firm owned by the Smith family, and by 1975 was one of the largest of its kind in the region. Ross Smith, son of the company founders, anticipating the impact of demographic shifts, sought to expand into the senior housing… Continue reading
