Life Enrichment
Life Enrichment in our retirement community
At Forestview Retirement Residence, we believe that every day should be filled with joy, exploration, and fulfillment. Our life enrichment coordinators offer a wide range of engaging activities designed to suit your interests and inspire you to participate. Forestview is a leading retirement home in Toronto, known for its personalized care packages and diverse range of care options, making it suitable for various lifestyles, including independent living. Our monthly residents’ meeting ensures your valuable opinions and suggestions shape our calendar of events, creating a community where your voice truly matters.
Our offerings promote an active and self-sustaining independent lifestyle for seniors, emphasizing the importance of maintaining independence while providing amenities and services that support residents’ personal choices and social engagement within a community setting.
Enriching Excursions
Explore cultural landmarks with our organized trips to museums, galleries, entertainment venues, and shopping destinations. These outings can be local, in North York or Toronto and can even be further destinations, and are more than just trips; they’re opportunities to enrich your life with new experiences and cherished memories.
At Forestview, our retirement home offers a vibrant social environment and activities that enhance the overall quality of life for seniors.
Fitness and Wellness
Stay active and healthy with our diverse fitness classes. Whether you prefer the gentle stretch of yoga, the invigorating movements of dance stepping, or the social camaraderie of walking clubs, we have something for everyone. Our certified fitness instructors ensure that all activities are safe, enjoyable, and tailored to various mobility levels. Forestview Retirement Residence offers diverse fitness and wellness programs to support residents’ health and well-being.
Dining and Nutrition
Dining is an essential part of the senior living experience. In our retirement community, residents can enjoy delicious and nutritious meals prepared by experienced chefs. At Forestview, we offer à la carte options, daily specials, and themed dinners, ensuring that there’s always something new to try. The dining experience is not just about food; it’s also about socialization and community building. Residents can gather in the dining room, share stories, and make new friends. We also offers private dining rooms for special occasions and events. With a focus on nutrition and wellness, our retirement community provides a supportive environment that promotes healthy eating and living. Savor every meal in a setting that feels like home, surrounded by friends and good conversation.
Intellectual Stimulation
We invite guest speakers specializing in contempoary and relevant topics such as politics and current events, technology, health, music, art, education, to share their knowledge and spark engaging discussions.
Creative Pursuits
Unleash your creativity with activities such as knitting, woodworking, gardening, painting, puzzles, and book clubs. Keep moving and engaged and let the creative energies flow and inspire you and others in the community. There’s always a way to nurture your artistic talents.
Social and Recreational Activities in our Retirement Community
Join in on the fun with group crossword puzzles , parlor games, crafts, and regular live entertainment. Our musical concerts offer uplifting and special opportunities to connect with others through the joy of music and shared memories. There are BBQs, monthly birthday celebrations, ice cream truck days, cruise week and themed events recognized as important holidays and major sporting events, such as the Olympics or the World Cup. Movie nights with popcorn are a great way to end the day. There is so much to do with the full calendar of wonderful events in the perfect setting for shared experiences to enjoy in the company of friends. These events are available for Assisted Living and Independent Living residents in out community.
Spiritual and Emotional Well-being
We offer various on-site non-denominational religious services to cater to your spiritual needs. Our on-site Chaplain services provide personal care and community spiritual support and encouragement.
Support and Care
As we age, our needs may change, and we may require more support and care. Our retirement community offer a range of services and amenities to cater to these needs. Residents can receive personalized support and care that is tailored to their individual requirements. Trained staff and caregivers are available to provide assistance with daily living tasks, such as bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Shopping Convenience
Enjoy the convenience of shopping right at in the comfort of our community with on-site vendors offering a variety of clothing, unique gifts, and more. Every month we have a range of vendors bringing in a great selection of things you need and want for yourself and as gifts for others. It is always nice to go out of a shop, sometimes the convenience of having the shop come to you is just what you need.
Empowering Personal Fulfillment with Life Enrichment Coordinator
At Forestview, we celebrate the power of active aging. Our programs are designed to help you discover new things about yourself and continue to enjoy what has always brought vitality to your life.
Experience Tranquility in the Heart of Toronto
Great food, great service, and great company are always on the menu.