Rocky View Foundation

🫧 Walker Wash at Abrio Place! 🫧

Before the fall weather arrives in full force, Abrio Place’s Youth Volunteer Group rolled up their sleeves and hosted their very own Walker Wash!

Inspired by a classic car wash, the volunteers scrubbed, rinsed and polished residents’ walkers until they were sparkling clean and ready to roll. There was plenty of teamwork, lots of suds and even more smiles along the way!

Thanks to these hardworking young volunteers, the walkers are now squeaky clean—at least until the next Walker Wash!

🧘‍♀️✨ Finding Strength and Balance at Abrio Place!

Abrio Place is excited to welcome Chair Yoga as a new biweekly addition to its exercise program!

This week, residents explored gentle Sun Salutations, Warrior Pose, Cat-Cow stretches and a Modified Pigeon Pose—all from the comfort and support of a chair.

The session offered a wonderful way to build flexibility, strength and balance while enjoying the calming benefits of mindful movement.

Abrio Place residents are looking forward to continuing this relaxing and rewarding addition to their wellness programming! 💚

☀️🍫 S’more Fun in the Sunshine at Abrio Place!

Abrio Place residents enjoyed a wonderful afternoon filled with sunshine, sweet treats and friendly games!

Residents made homemade s’mores and gluten-free chocolate-dipped Oreos. For some, it was their very first taste of a s’more, while others enjoyed the nostalgia of a favourite treat from years gone by.

The fun continued with residents testing their skills at axe throwing and beanbag toss. It was a fantastic afternoon of laughter, friendly competition and delicious memories! 🪓🎯

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💛 Memories and Friendships to Treasure

A few Rocky View Lodge residents recently helped decorate new Memory and Friendship Jars to have ready when they are needed.

When a resident moves to a higher level of care, the jar is filled with heartfelt notes and memories from fellow residents to take with them. When a resident passes away, the jar is given to their family as a reminder of how much their loved one meant to the Rocky View Lodge community.

Each jar is a beautiful collection of friendships, memories and love—small notes with a very big meaning. 💕

⚔️🏰 Hear Ye, Hear Ye! A Spectacular Evening at Rocky View Lodge! 🏰⚔️

Rocky View Lodge residents were transported back to medieval times during an exciting longsword and axe-fighting demonstration!

One resident’s grandson—who recently captured silver at the World Longsword Competition in Denmark—returned with his father to showcase their incredible skills. More than 30 residents gathered outside to watch the thrilling display, and Mother Nature joined the celebration by providing beautiful sunshine throughout the performance. ☀️

Afterward, residents had the opportunity to take photos with the lodge’s very own tall knights in shining armour!

It was truly a spectacular evening worthy of the royal court! 👑🛡️⚔️

🌧️🌳 A Rainy-Day Adventure at Fish Creek Park!

Rocky View Lodge residents didn’t let the rain dampen their spirits as they enjoyed a wonderful outing to Fish Creek Provincial Park!

The group had lunch at Annie’s Café, explored the art installations and book-reading benches, and visited the beautiful memorial stepping-stone garden. Residents also learned about the area’s rich history at the museum inside the Visitor Centre and enjoyed seeing the historic Bow Valley Ranch House.

It was a memorable day filled with history, art, nature and great company!

🎄 VENDORS WANTED! 🎄

Abrio Place is getting ready for its Holiday Market and is looking for local vendors to join in the festive fun!

📅 Saturday, December 5, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Abrio Place – 52 East Lake Ave NE, Airdrie
💲 $30 per table

Whether you sell handmade goods, holiday treats, home décor, gifts, crafts or other unique products, this is a great opportunity to showcase your business, connect with the community and spread some holiday cheer!

Interested in becoming a vendor?
Email [email protected] to request an application.

Spaces are limited — reach out early to secure your table!

🧠💪 Building Coordination and Brain Power!

Residents are enjoying a new weekly exercise focused on strengthening hand-eye coordination and creating new neural pathways.

Each fun challenge encourages participants to engage both their minds and bodies. The goal isn’t to be perfect or fast—it’s to exercise the brain, build coordination and have fun!

Activities include a coloured-ball unscramble, ball puzzles, colour-matching relays and balancing balls on cups. Every challenge brings plenty of concentration, laughter and determination!

Dancing Queens at Big Hill Lodge!

Big Hill Lodge recently turned up the music for a fun-filled ABBA Day!

Residents and staff got into the spirit by dressing up, enjoying an ABBA-themed lunch dance party, and singing along to some favourite hits.

The fun continued later in the day with a showing of Mamma Mia! — the perfect way to wrap up an afternoon filled with music, laughter, dancing, and plenty of ABBA nostalgia.

A wonderful day of fun and connection at BHL!

Growing More Than a Garden at Abrio Place!

The 2026 Abrio Garden is a wonderful reflection of community pride.

Planted and cared for by Abrio Place residents, the garden has become a shared space that residents can truly take pride in. From planting and watering to tending the garden throughout the season, residents have worked together to help it grow and flourish.

It represents more than flowers and vegetables — it reflects connection, teamwork, ownership and pride in the community they call home.

A big thank you to the Abrio Place residents who have put their time, care and effort into making the garden such a special part of their community every year.

Rooted in Community. Growing Together.