Chartwell Empress Kanata Retirement Residences

09/10/2025

🥂 A Remarkable Milestone

Born in 1925, Marion has lived through 100 years of history and continues to inspire with her grace and humour. Residents and family at Chartwell Whispering Pines in Barrie, ON, honoured her with love and celebration.
Happy 100th Birthday, Marion!

09/09/2025

🎯 Claude has been passionate about darts for over 40 years. More than a hobby, it’s a way of life. His dream? To attend the prestigious Toronto Area Open, a tournament he’s followed for years but never experienced in person.

Thanks to Chartwell Wish of a Lifetime - Rêver pour la vie, Claude and his wife travelled from Quebec to Toronto for a thrilling weekend surrounded by the sport he loves. From watching top matches to meeting his favourite players, every moment was filled with joy, connection, and pride.

Help make more dreams like Claude’s come true: https://ow.ly/CWVk50WT81l

09/08/2025

Known as the “King of the Grill,” Brendan, the General Manager, brought big smiles and flavour to a perfect summer BBQ.

09/07/2025

Happy !

Grandparents are the storytellers, the wisdom-keepers, and the gentle hands that guide with love. They remind us of where we come from, inspire us with their resilience, and shower us with unconditional care.

At Chartwell, family is at the heart of everything we do. Grandchildren and loved ones are always welcome — not just today, but every day. After all, the joy of a visit, a hug, or a shared laugh is timeless.

Here’s to the grandparents who shape our lives in ways words can’t express. 💕

09/06/2025

🌿Fresh From the Okanagan

Chartwell Chatsworth in Kelowna, BC, celebrates the richness of local farms by offering residents fresh produce twice a month. From crisp apples to vibrant greens, it’s a chance to enjoy the flavours of the Okanagan while supporting Canadian farmers. 🍎🥦

09/05/2025

Raija, a gifted artist from Kitchener, ON, long dreamed of sharing her artwork with her community. Chartwell Wish of a Lifetime - Rêver pour la vie was pleased to make Raija’s wish come true with a beautifully curated solo exhibition at the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery. 👩‍🎨💛

The afternoon show brought together family, friends, and art lovers to celebrate Raija's decades of creativity and passion. It was a tribute to a life lived through art.

Do you have a passion you want to celebrate? Tell us about it by submitting an application at https://ow.ly/XOWP50WPyon

09/04/2025

📚✏️ Back-to-School Best Wishes from Chartwell Allandale Station

Here’s to new beginnings, learning, and bright futures ahead!

09/02/2025

What if your days could feel lighter—free from the weight of home upkeep or worries about safety? At Chartwell, we take care of the everyday details and offer personalized support so you or your loved one can experience greater safety, peace of mind, and the freedom to focus on what matters most. 💖

📅 Ready to experience it for yourself? Book a tour today and take the first step toward the worry-free lifestyle you deserve: https://ow.ly/k4GI50WPycC

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09/01/2025

The first-ever Bal en blanc at Chartwell Cité-Jardin in Gatineau, QC, brought together residents and families for a magical evening filled with refined dining, décor, and music. A true celebration of “joie de vivre”! 🤍

📍 Book a tour to experience the vibrant lifestyle yourself: https://ow.ly/QJbn50WOnz6

08/31/2025

A wonderful day at the Rainmaker Rodeo Parade with Chartwell St. Albert, AB.

Residents joined the community to celebrate St. Albert’s Rainmaker Festival, enjoying the vibrant parade featuring floats, music, and local organizations. A great way to mark the city’s annual tradition and share in the community spirit.

08/30/2025

Planning for your later years? 🏡 If you’ve decided that retirement living could benefit you or a loved one, and you’re considering seeking professional financial advice to help ensure the lifestyle is affordable, Financial Expert Kelley Keehn has some essential tips to guide you.

Our Retirement Living Consultants are here to explore with you when you're ready! Visit https://ow.ly/iJJA50WJQYw today to book a personalized tour of the residence you're interested in.

08/29/2025

This summer, Chartwell residences across the country came together in creative and meaningful ways to support Chartwell Wish of a Lifetime - Rêver pour la vie. From swims across Kempenfelt Bay and BBQs to pies in the face and even water gun fundraisers!

These inspiring events remind us of the power of community spirit in helping make seniors’ wishes come true. Thank you to everyone that supported this meaningful cause.

To donate, nominate a senior, or submit a wish, visit https://ow.ly/zhAE50WJKog

08/29/2025

✨🛍️ Our wonderful residents from Empress had an exciting and fun day out at Almonte ❤️! We started with some shopping 🛒 and exploring local stores 🏬, followed by sightseeing 🌸. For some, it was their very first time—and the smiles said it all! 💖

Afterwards, we enjoyed a delicious Italian lunch at Joey’s 🍝🍕🥗—the food was absolutely amazing and everyone had the best time together. 🥰🍷

What a joyful day filled with laughter, good food, and wonderful memories! 🌞💐❤️

08/16/2025

🔥🍔🌭☀️ Summer’s last sizzle at Empress Kanata! ☀️🌭🍔🔥

What an amazing BBQ we had with our wonderful residents today 💕👵👴! We grilled up all their favorites – juicy hamburgers 🍔, classic hotdogs 🌭, all the fixings 🥗🥒🍅, refreshing sodas 🥤, and of course a sweet touch of Canadian butter tarts 🧈🥧🇨🇦.

The laughter, the sunshine on the patio 🌞🌿, and the joy of sharing these moments together made it truly special 💖✨. Our residents had an absolute blast, and so did we! 🎉🙌

Here’s to the last BBQ of the summer 🥳🍂🔥 – filled with smiles, great food, and even greater memories 💞📸.

08/13/2025

🍻 Boys’ Day Out! 🚗💨 Our gentlemen from Empress Kanata hit the road for a fantastic trip to the Ashton Pub, Ottawa! 🏙️✨ Great laughs, delicious food, and unforgettable memories were on the menu. 😎🍔🥂 Cheers to friendship and good times! 🥳💛

08/07/2025

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It was a Barnyard Bonanza at Chartwell Empress! 💛🐾

We had the Giddy Ups and Go Ponies bring some of the sweetest animal visitors to our home — and the smiles said it all! 🥰

✨ Meet the stars of the day:
🌸 Daisy the goat & her tiny sidekick Jesse (our indoor cuddle pro!)
🐷 Penelope the baby piglet with the cutest little snout
🐰 F***y the gentle bunny
🐹 Minnie the tiny guinea pig
🐓 Pip the fabulous Silky Chicken
🦆 Ella the elegant Call Duck
🐤 Goldie & Rio, our fluffy chicks
🦆 Itty & Bitty, the tiniest ducklings
🐑 Nemo & Hope, the softest lambs who stole everyone’s hearts ❤️

Families, friends, and lots of little ones filled our Bistro with laughter and love — it was a day of pure cuddles, joy, and connection. 🐾👵👴💕

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this special Animal Therapy Visit! 🐾💛 Until next time, barnyard buddies! 🐐🐖🐇🐣

08/05/2025

🍦✨ We celebrated National Ice Cream Day in the sweetest way possible — with our amazing residents! 💕 Their faces lit up with joy as they enjoyed every scoop, sprinkle, and smile. 😄🍨💫 Moments like these make life at Chartwell Empress extra special! 💛

07/29/2025

Join the Chartwell family as our next Maintenance Manager! 🛠️✨ Make a positive impact every day by ensuring our seniors live in a safe, well-maintained, and welcoming environment. Grow your career with a trusted leader in retirement living. Apply today and help us make our residences feel like home. 💚 ”

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for the general maintenance, servicing and repair operations to maintain the residence, equipment, furnishings, fixtures and the surrounding grounds in proper condition. Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for residents, visitors and other...

07/22/2025

✨☀️ Summer vibes at Chartwell Empress! ☀️✨

We hosted an amazing summer menu tasting event for our wonderful residents — and it was a huge hit! 🍲🥗🍗🍷

✅ Broccoli cheddar soup
✅ Summer berry salad
✅ Chicken souvlaki with turmeric rice, sugar snap peas & red cabbage
✅ Cheesecake with berry sauce for a sweet finish 🍰🍓
✅ Happy hour with red wine, white wine, and sodas! 🥂

Good food, great company, and even better memories — our residents enjoyed every bite and every laugh with friends and family. 💚

Moments like these remind us why we love what we do. Cheers to sunshine, friendship, and the delicious tastes of summer! 🌞❤️

✨ Can’t wait for the next one — our residents are already asking!

07/14/2025

🌞✨ You’re Invited! ✨🌞

Join us at Chartwell Empress for our Seasonal Tasting Experience on July 17th from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm in our beautiful bistro area! 🥂🍇🍰

Come and enjoy a complimentary tasting menu featuring:
🥦 Broccoli Cheddar Soup
🍓 Summer Berry Salad
🍗 Chicken Souvlaki with vegetable rice, sugar snap peas, red cabbage, sauce, and roasted pumpkin seeds
🍰 Cheesecake with Berry Sauce for dessert!

Plus, it’s Happy Hour! Enjoy a glass of red or white wine or sip on a refreshing soda while you mingle. 🍷🥂🥤

📅 RSVP by July 16th by commenting below, giving us a call, or just come by — we’d love to have you!

We can’t wait to see you there!

Residents, friends, family — everyone’s welcome! Bring your loved ones and experience the fresh, bright flavours of our summer menu. 🌿💚

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07/10/2025

🍓✨ Strawberry Social Sweetness! ✨🍓

On July 9th, we turned our bistro into a berry wonderland for our Strawberry Social — and it was absolutely delightful! ❤️🍰 Residents sipped sparkling water with fresh strawberry slices and refreshing strawberry lemonade, enjoyed chocolate-covered strawberries, fluffy cupcakes, and strawberries with whipped cream — pure summer bliss! 🍓🍫🧁

The bistro was dressed up in vibrant red and strawberry-themed decor, and with the music playing and laughter all around, it truly felt like a strawberry paradise. 🎶🍓🌟

Seeing everyone smiling, socializing, and celebrating together made it an unforgettable day. We can’t wait to do it again! 🥰✨

06/28/2025

☀️🔥 Summer is officially here! 🔥☀️

We kicked off the season with a delicious summer BBQ that brought smiles and sunshine all around! 🍗🍞🥔🥤

Our amazing cooks prepared grilled chicken breasts on buns, served with fresh veggie skewers, creamy potato salad, refreshing sodas, and a sweet treat to top it off — chocolate croissants for dessert! 🍫🥐

We opened the dining room doors and brought the BBQ outside for a true home-like experience — just like our residents remember doing in their own backyards. 🏡❤️

The atmosphere was filled with laughter, good food, and happy hearts. Our residents loved every bite and moment! 😊✨

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06/22/2025

🌞🍦What an unforgettable day for our Empress superstars! 🎉💛

We kicked things off with a sweet stop at Dairy Queen — and OH YES, there was lots of ice cream! 😋🍨 Then we strolled, laughed, and soaked up the sun at beautiful Andrew Haydon Park 🌊🌳.

For many, it was their first visit in years… and the smiles, laughter, and happy hearts said it all! 🥹✨

It was pure JOY from start to finish! 💃🕺Can’t wait for the next adventure! 💫🧡

06/21/2025

🚐🌼 OH. MY. GOODNESS. What an absolutely amazing day our Empress residents had on their one-day getaway to beautiful Perth, Ontario! 😍🧳

From the charming market strolls 🛍️ to the stunning sights and a delicious lunch in town 🥗🍽️ — this trip was EVERYTHING they’d been hoping for… and so much more! 💫

A HUGE shoutout to our phenomenal Activity Director, Linda 💐 and our superstar driver, Jacqueline 🚗💖 — you two made this dream come true! Our residents had been wishing for this trip for so long, and you made it happen with love, laughter, and pure magic ✨🙌

We heard it over and over: “This was the BEST day ever!” 🥹💛 Our hearts (and bellies) are full, and we’re already counting down to the next adventure! 🎉🌷