CapitalCare

Laurier House residents from Capital Care Strathcona, had lots of laughs this afternoon splashing RTA Emily with water💦. A fun afternoon to kick off the last long weekend of summer🌞

CapitalCare McConnell Place West Residents enjoying our Bus Out.Trips! Our morning group ventured out to Stoney Plain for delicious Cinnamon Buns & Coffee. Our afternoon group visited Emily Murphy Park & enjoyed Coffee & Donuts. It was such a beautiful day! 🚐☕🍩

Laurier House Lynnwood residents got creative with some psychedelic tie-dye for Funky Tie Dye Friday and it was a blast! 🌈🌈

The weather was beautiful for our annual Summer Family BBQ! The Duplex residents and their families enjoyed a wonderful evening of live music, great food and even better company!

Today Strathcona Heritage house residents enjoyed the Summer wrap up party, complete with popcorn, ice cream floats music, Caricatures and a dunk tank.

Residents at CapitalCare Strathcona enjoyed our annual petting zoo today. Due to the poor air quality outside, the petting zoo came in. Thank you to Chicken John's Petting Zoo for making it happen, and to our CapitalCare Foundation for supporting wonderful events like these.

Strathcona heritage house residents got creative and painted the beach and got our feet wet to make footprints in the sand. We also made a handprint canvas, lots of laughs and fun was had by all.

CHOICE South Olympians gathered to compete in games that worked to challenge their rehabilitation and recovery goals. CHOICE South clients from across the rehabilitation programs were able to test their skills in events like the Floor is Lava and Track and Tongs, after taking the Olympic oath in the opening ceremony of course. Congrats to all the competitors!

If you haven't made your way to Beaumaris lake before, here is the official recommendation from the Day Program at Kipnes Centre for Veterans... Absolutely stunning! Perfect place for a picnic in the park on a beautiful day. Such a lovely outing.

CapitalCare McConnell Place North residents enjoyed a morning drive and ice cream over to watch the geese at Hermitage Park!

CapitalCare Lynnwood recently celebrated the summer Olympics with a Paris themed party. The event was a delightful blend of French culture and Olympic excitement offering our residents an opportunity to enjoy delicious macaroons, flavored coffee and festivities.

Strathcona Heritage house residents took part in the summer Olympics competing in bean bag toss, target practice, archery, and fishing. Closing games and ceremonies will be held on Thursday.

HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY PATRICK!!!🎉🎂🎈Laurier House residents from Capital Care Strathcona, enjoyed celebrating Patrick's milestone birthday. Patrick wanted to include staff and residents from Laurier House to join him in eating his birthday cake. He told his daughter "I want a cake with lots of shamrocks on top a true proud Irish man ☘ 7 out of his 8 kids attended and served his cake to residents. His Daughter's and Son's also enjoyed sitting with other residents while indulging in cake how special is that. Let's see if we can get 100 likes for Patrick👍💕

Today’s Parrot Show at CapitalCare McConnell Place North was a soaring success. Our residents were captivated by Captain Jack’s colorful feathers and the bird’s funny tricks. What an awesome day!

We’re reaching the end of day 1 of our Garage Sale here at CapitalCare Strathcona! Thank you to everyone who came out and purchased. We still have lots of wonderful items left. Come out and visit us for day 2 tomorrow Wednesday, July 31st!

Kipnes Centre for Veterans Adult Day Program had the best day with Chicken John's Petting Zoo! Full of snuggles and hugs from the cutest little babies.

Its Christmas in July at Laurier House at Capital Care Strathcona🎅 Residents enjoyed their themed Christmas bingo hour while drinking some festive iced peppermint hot chocolate's. There were also a few prizes on our prize cart to go with our theme!

Laurier House Lynnwood recently congratulated 2 more couples with big milestones.

David & Dolly celebrated 55 years of marriage with this advice - it’s important to cherish the happy moments and the good times, to have forgiveness for each others mistakes and most importantly put up with each other

James & Jeanette celebrated 59 years. Their advice is to have mutual understanding, toleration of mistakes & flaws, don’t try to change each other, continue to make each other happy in little ways, and to extend the love and make it everlasting.

“One day brings a hundred days of grace to a husband and wife”

CapitalCare Norwood Kicked off K-Days with a lovely pancake brunch and some wonderful music from Jukebox Leigh!

Happy K-Days Everyone!!

Residents at CapitalCare Strathcona enjoyed a wonderful pancake lunch today to celebrate Klondike Days! The hot smoky weather may have kept us inside, but we still had a great afternoon.

CapitalCare Dickinsfield residents had a wonderful afternoon last week when Chicken John's Petting Zoo came for their annual visit! We loved watching and cuddling with all of the adorable animals, even if the heat did keep us inside.
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Events like this are made possible with to donations to the CapitalCare Foundation, as well as our Dickinsfield Ladies' Auxiliary. THANK YOU!

Clients are beating the heat at Kipnes Center for Veterans Adult Day Program. Nothing better than a popsicle on hot days!

Laurier House Lynnwood was filled with artistic energy thanks to Start Me Up Music & Art's Paint Afternoon, a session that inspired residents to unleash their inner artists!

Join us today at CapitalCare McConnell Place North for a yard sale hosted by our families! We are here today only from 11-3pm! 9113 144th Ave NW Edmonton. See you there!!

Today, we celebrate an extraordinary milestone as Stan and Helen mark their 72nd anniversary at Laurier House Lynnwood! Let us honor their timeless love and commitment. Congratulations!

Residents from Capital Care Strathcona, had so much fun at Beach Party Pub Night. Perfect themed evening after a heat wave of a week. Residents sipped on refreshing pina coladas while watching Paul Lamoureux "Lam Chops" perform a variety of "beachy tunes"🌴☀️🏄‍♀️🏖🕶👙🩴👒

Laurier House Lynnwood was filled with music and joy this week as we celebrated our July birthdays and a wonderful sing-along led by the talented Alive Choir!

CapitalCare Foundation is thrilled to launch our new campaign, "Games for Smiles," and we need your help! Help spread joy to our residents by donating gently used or new board games, puzzles, and outdoor activities. Join us in creating smiles and supporting a greener future!

Drop off your donations at your nearest CapitalCare Centre today! https://buff.ly/3XNUsx0

Popular items needed:
- Yardzee
- Rummikub – Large numbers edition
- Shut the box – Dice game
- Skip Bro & Uno
- Jenga
- Upwords
- Chinese Checkers
- Lawn Darts
- Puzzles (100-500 pieces)
- Chicken Soup for the Soul
- And more adult-friendly games!

Together, we can make a difference. For any questions, email us at [email protected] or call 587-990-8107.
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Clients at Kipnes Centre for Veteran's Adult Day Program got to enjoy a special moment. After weeks of watching and waiting, our beautiful painted lady butterflies were ready to take flight!