Silvera

SUMMER CONCERT | Friends and family joined the amazing Beaverdam Commons Silvera Singers for their sixth annual Summer Concert in early September. It was a wonderful afternoon of music and joy! The group of 18 singers rehearse every Monday morning and perform four times per year, once each season. They primarily sing old favourites, from the 1930s through the 1970s. A special thanks to community manager and professionally trained musician, Tim Bowen, for accompanying and leading the Singers. 🎵

EXPLORE ROMANIA | Bow Valley Commons residents were recently treated to a special Explore tasting by Silvera employee Daniela Stuleanec. 🍴

Daniela and the culinary team brought Romania to life, preparing an exceptional variety of traditional dishes. Daniela's warmth, generosity, and pride in her heritage filled the community with incredible flavours and even better stories. From souvenirs to personal videos of her son's wedding back in her home country, everyone got a glimpse into Romanian culture and life.

Thank you to Daniela for sharing her culture and her heart with residents and employees!

BOOK CLUB | Today is International Literacy Day, a great time to showcase a small but enthusiastic group of readers at Shawnessy Commons! 📚️ This book club has been meeting every month for the past two years to discuss their latest reads.

"We often use discussion questions to dive deeper into the stories, and even when we don’t agree, we always have a great time sharing our different points of view," says Elizabeth Tarr, the Life, Learning, and Leisure facilitator who helps to organize the group.

The best part of every meeting is the big reveal when the members find what has been selected as the club's next book. "Our group is all about sharing good books, great laughs, and wonderful company," Elizabeth says.

Happy Reading!

CHOOSE KINDNESS | Join Silvera and friends today, Sunday, September 6, 2026, for the Calgary Pride Parade! The parade starts at noon along 9th Avenue SW, from 5th Street SW to 4th Street SE! The parade is part of Calgary Pride Week, celebrating diversity, unity and inclusion.

FAIRY GARDEN | Bow Valley Commons residents worked with Christy, an art therapist with CRATE Art Therapy, over a series of six sessions this summer. Each week residents focused on a new artist and art form.

During their last session together, residents made miniature fairy gardens. These tiny, carefully curated spaces, originating from Victorian Europe, portray a whimsical and enchanted world, designed to attract fairies and create a magical ambiance. 💫 Residents enjoyed adding their own special touches and trinkets.

Thank you for the fanciful art session, Christy!

BUILDING | Jim Stewart of Retired Recycled Creations recently worked with Bridgeland residents, volunteers and the Life, Learning and Leisure team to create and decorate cardboard mini-houses and buildings. 🏚️

The building templates were designed by Jim and were glued together like puzzle pieces. Volunteers from Heritage Realty and ENMAX cut the templates, and assembled and glued the houses so residents could decorate and add their own homey and creative touches.

Some residents created yards and little vignettes for their buildings, complete with pets and people alike.

Thanks to Jim, our corporate volunteer teams, and the Life, Learning and Leisure facilitators who worked together to make this a fun and unique experience across Silvera’s Bridgeland communities!

FUN FAIR | Residents at Westview By Silvera recently enjoyed the community's Fantasyland Fun Fair, a fun summer's day of entertainment, fantastic food, camaraderie and community building. Thanks to the families who attended, as well as the many volunteers and employees who gave their time and energy to making this a great day for everyone!

HORSE THERAPY | Meet Hershey & Kisses! 🍫💋

Gilchrist residents and employees alike were in for a really sweet treat when miniature therapy horses Hershey and Kisses stopped by for a recent visit!

These adorable mini guests brought big smiles and cuddles to residents living in both Gilchrist's supportive and independent living communities. There were a few actual kisses too!

Sometimes, the best therapy comes with four hooves and a lot of personality. Talk about a sweet little visit! 🐴💕

VOLUNTEER SEARCH | Cycling on a trishaw bike has helped Terry Paden, a resident of Aspen Commons, regain a sense of freedom since he lost his vision in 2024.

Terry spent his life enjoying outdoor sports including rollerblading, windsurfing and biking. Through Silvera’s partnership with Cycling Without Age, he has found a safe and social way to get outside and enjoy nature again.

Special thanks to volunteer trishaw pilot Aimee Trudel, who gives dozens of Silvera residents bike rides each summer!

We are looking for additional trishaw bike pilots! If you're interested in this unique volunteer opportunity, please reach out: [email protected].

To read more about Terry's experiences, visit Silvera's website: https://www.silvera.ca/blog/trishaw-bike-restores-sense-of-independence-for-silvera-resident/

SUMMER PARTY | Residents from Aspen Commons, Bow Valley Commons, Spruce Commons, Bow Valley Townhomes and Willow Park on the Bow Residence in Bridgeland got together on July 22 for a summer afternoon barbeque that included delicious food, live music, a stilt walker and hula hoop artist, trishaw bike rides, games, a raffle and sparkle tattoos! The Silvera woodworking bus was also open and a few special canine guests attended as well!

Thanks to Bucci Developments Ltd. for sponsoring this event, as well as the Silvera employees and volunteers from our Bridgeland campus for making it all happen!