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The Brenda Strafford Foundation launches partnership with the Canadian Alliance for Intergenerational Living

September 12, 2024

Celebrating Seniors' Week 2024: Meet Bill

June 07, 2024

Celebrating Seniors' Week 2024: Meet Ellen

June 06, 2024

Celebrating Seniors' Week 2024: Meet Marie

June 06, 2024

Celebrating Seniors' Week 2024: Meet Kaare

June 05, 2024

Celebrating Seniors' Week 2024: Meet Roger and Peggy

June 05, 2024

Celebrating Seniors' Week 2024: Meet Rosemarie

June 05, 2024

Celebrating Seniors' Week 2024: Meet Don

June 04, 2024

Celebrating Seniors' Week 2024: Meet Ruth and James

June 03, 2024

November is Fall Prevention Month

<p>Staying active and exercising is one way that fall risk can be reduced. At BSF, our knowledgeable and compassionate physiotherapists and occupational therapists work with our residents to provide care and exercise programs that are tailored to our residents unique and individual needs. </p>

October 31, 2023

Photo Gallery: Rec@Home Picnic in the Park

August 18, 2023

Q&A with our Recreation Therapists

February 17, 2023

Tudor Manor Resident George Carey is CTV's "Athlete of the Week"

February 10, 2023

February is Therapeutic Recreation Month!

February 01, 2023

‘There’s magic in seeing strangers come together’: Volunteer elves deliver holiday cheer to Bow View Manor residents

December 22, 2022

Tudor Manor Celebrates 10 Years

October 26, 2022

Grand Opening of Clifton House

September 19, 2022

Celebrating Opening Day at Clifton House

April 05, 2022

'A whole day off': Free adult day programs are as much for the caregiver as for the frail

<p>These day programs give family caregivers an entire day off, which can be really valuable, says manager Kristen Ingram-Cotton. (Photo Credit: CBC News)</p>

<p><a class="button" href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/adult-day-program-alberta-family-caregiver-1.6348971" target="_blank">View News Article</a></p>

<p>The CBC team in Alberta is focusing this month on family caregivers — the husbands, wives, children and others who take on care of loved ones. Visit <a href="http://cbc.ca/familycare" target="_blank">cbc.ca/familycare</a> to read more.</p>

February 24, 2022

Look inside life and lodgings at Cambridge Manor

<p><a class="button" href="http://cambridgemanor.ca/gallery/photo-gallery.html" target="_blank">Photo Gallery </a></p>

<p><a class="button" href="http://cambridgemanor.ca/gallery/video-gallery.html" target="_blank">Video Gallery</a></p>

November 17, 2020

Opening Day at Cambridge Manor

<h2>Contact Cambridge Manor</h2>

<p><strong>Cambridge Manor Main Reception:</strong> 587-391-3500<br />
<strong>Email: </strong><a href="mailto:cambridge@theBSF.ca">cambridge@theBSF.ca</a><br />
<strong>Private Care Services: </strong>For The Brenda Strafford Foundation's Private Choice inquiries for Private Independent, Assisted Living and Enhanced Care (Private Long Term Care), contact the Cambridge Manor leasing advisor at: 403-536-8675.<br />
<strong>Public Long Term Care:</strong> For AHS-funded <a href="https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/cc/Page15491.aspx" target="_blank">Long Term Care</a> inquires phone Alberta Health Services Transition Services: 403-943-1920.</p>

<p><a class="button" href="http://www.cambridgemanor.ca/" target="_blank">Visit Cambridge Manor</a></p>

July 16, 2020

Cambridge Manor Opening Date - Fall 2020

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April 29, 2020

Statement from the President and CEO: Incident at Wentworth Manor

April 27, 2020

Building a new vision for seniors care and living

<p>Trish McKinley (resident), Naila Tabassum (Health Care Aide), Glenn McKinley (family member), Mike Conroy (president and CEO), Norma Jackson (Board Chair), Brenda Huband (Alberta Health Services), Deputy Mayor Jeff Davison, Leo Escandor (Administrator).</p>

February 28, 2020

Stay Strong as We Age

<p><em>Images courtesy of Landscape Structures</em></p>

<p><strong>Read the full blog post courtesy of University District:</strong></p>

<p><strong><a class="button" href="https://myuniversitydistrict.ca/blog/strong-as-we-age-working-out-real-life/" target="_blank">View Blog</a></strong></p>

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February 20, 2020

Creating a vibrant neighbourhood, indoors.

<p>Wentworth Manor's vibrant, woodlands-inspired mural was made possible thanks to funding support from the Calgary Foundation’s Neighbourhood Grants Program.</p>

September 16, 2019

Making Life More Comfortable for Individuals with Dementia

<p>Calvin Mabley, LPN, is the Process Improvement Team (PIT) Coordinator for Tudor Manor's 'Enhancing Dementia Care' project.</p>

July 08, 2019

Jack James High School Horticulture Program

<p>Gil Tucker from Global News visited BSF's Clifton Manor to learn about our partnership with Jack James High School Horticulture Program. Watch the Video online courtesy of <a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/5298710/calgary-seniors-students-spring-planting-season/" target="_blank">Global News Calgary.</a></p>

May 22, 2019

Okotoks Oilers Peewee Hockey Good Deeds Cup

<p>Okotoks Oilers Peewee Hockey Team partnered with Tudor Manor on their quest for the Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup</p>

January 07, 2019

Grand Opening of V.I.K. Academy at Tudor Manor

<p>Pictured at the official ribbon-cutting Nov. 22, 2018, back row from left: Brenda Carroll (<em>Tudor Manor Administrator</em>); Julie Errmann (<em>VIK Academy Founder and CEO</em>); Ada Parsons (<em>Tudor Manor Resident)</em>; Laurie Chandler (<em>V.I.K. Society Board Chair</em>); Norma Jackson (<em>BSF Board Chair</em>); Mike Conroy (<em>BSF President and CEO</em>); Mayor Bill Robertson (<em>Town of Okotoks</em>); Kimberlee Massing (<em>Children’s Services Family and Community Resiliency Branch</em>). Front row: VIK Academy students.</p>

November 26, 2018

Virtual reality pilot project allows seniors to escape their dementia

<p>Sharon is a resident at Wentworth Manor trialing Virtual Reality for recreational therapy.</p>

<p><a class="button" href="http://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1291914819990/" target="_blank">Watch Video</a></p>

August 03, 2018

Celebrate Seniors' Week at Clifton Manor Open House

May 29, 2018

Breaking Ground on Cambridge Manor at University District

<h2>Breaking Ground on the Future of Seniors Living in NW Calgary</h2>

<p>Cambridge Manor & Maple at University District Groundbreaking Ceremony: May 17, 2018. Pictured from left: Oliver Trutina (<em>Vice President, Truman Homes</em>); Ruth Bond (<em>Resident, The Brenda Strafford Foundation Wentworth Manor</em>); Norma Jackson (<em>Board Chair, The Brenda Strafford Foundation</em>); Mike Conroy <em>(President and CEO, The Brenda Strafford Foundation</em>); Dr. Robert Thirsk (<em>Chancellor, University of Calgary</em>); George Trutina (<em>President, Truman Homes</em>); James Robertson (<em>President and CEO, West Campus Development Trust</em>). </p>

<p><a class="button" href="https://myuniversitydistrict.ca/blog/future-of-senior-living-in-northwest-calgary/" target="_blank">Read more</a></p>

<h2>Watch the Cambridge Manor Construction Time Lapse</h2>

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May 17, 2018

'It feels like we're family': Students and seniors with dementia find common ground in art

<p>Jack James High School student Stacey Stoinski with Dave Dougherty during the adult day program at Clifton Manor.</p>

May 02, 2018

Bow View Manor Launches Innovative Toe Tappers Program

January 31, 2018

Carolers spreading cheer on Christmas

<p>Grant Sullivan and Silvia Corsini are inviting the public to join them singing Christmas carols at Tudor Manor Christmas morning.</p>

<p><em>Photo Credit: Photo submitted to Western Wheel.</em><br />
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December 21, 2017

Creative Writing class captures residents' memorable moments

December 18, 2017

Bow View Manor nominated for Annual Inclusion Awards

October 31, 2017

Tudor Manor Celebrates 5th Anniversary

October 27, 2017

Aramark Accolades for Team Tudor

<p>Annie Archambault, pictured with her partner Rob, at the Aramark Ring of Stars celebrations in Phoenix, AZ.</p>

October 02, 2017

Alberta Care Provider of the Year 2017

<p>The Brenda Strafford Foundation team at the 2017 ACCA IQ Conference with Alberta Care Provider of the Year Award nominees <strong>Corrie Ingalls</strong> (Winner) and <strong>Cindy McIntyre</strong> (Top 5 Finalist).</p>

September 28, 2017

Summer Fair and Car Show

August 31, 2017

Announcing Cambridge Manor at University District

<p>Artist render of Cambridge Manor exterior</p>

August 21, 2017

Clifton Celebrates 1st Anniversary of KINDD Program

June 30, 2017

Wentworth Manor Volunteer Receives National Medal

April 30, 2017

Tudor Manor Volunteer Receives Heart of Okotoks Award

April 30, 2017

Kinsmen Day of Kindness at Clifton Manor

February 23, 2017

Bow View Manor Renovations

February 02, 2017

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