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Optima Living March 2025 Newsletter

Posted on April 3rd, 2025

What If You Could Laugh Every Day?
How Laughter Boosts Senior Health

Laughter is all about finding joy in everyday moments! It requires a little intentionality, but the effort is worthwhile. Laughter is a way to surround yourself with positivity and entertainment. When you laugh, you’ll feel lighter, more hopeful, and deeply connected to those around you. The benefits of laughter extend beyond the emotional, improving overall health and well-being.

Visit our library for more information on how laughter can boost seniors' health and well-being.

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Smart Safety Tips for Seniors

As we age, safety becomes more than a precaution—it becomes a necessity. The consequences of a fall, for example, can become more serious in later life. On the upcoming episode of Optima Living TV, Smart Safety Tips for Seniors, we explore the vital steps you can take to keep yourself or your loved ones safe, healthy, and thriving. 

Stay tuned for this exciting new episode, premiering on April 4th! Subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay updated on future episodes.

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You're Invited to Our Open House!

Don’t miss our Open House on April 26th from 1pm – 4pm! Enjoy special tours, delicious refreshments, live entertainment, and enter to win exciting prizes. Explore our vibrant community, meet our friendly team, and discover the possibilities of living your best life — RSVP now or drop in!

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At Optima Living, we believe in making the most of your next chapter! Our communities are friendly, vibrant, and full of opportunities to create a lifestyle you love. Enjoy friendly and worry-free living, whether you’re making new friends, picking up a new hobby, or simply relaxing!

We hope everyone had a meaningful and peaceful Ramadan. The holy month of Ramadan is a time for reflection, self-discipline, and coming together as a community. May it bring renewal and a deeper sense of connection with loved ones and the values that matter most.

On March 8th, we celebrated International Women’s Day and recognized achievements of women across the world, both past and present. This day was a reminder to continue supporting equality, opportunity, and progress for women everywhere. This year, the focus of IWD was #AccelerateAction! ‘Accelerate Action’ calls for more momentum and urgency when it comes to addressing the systemic challenges that women face in their professional and personal lives. We are proud to honour the strength and impact of women in shaping a better future!

This vibrant festival celebrates the triumph of good over evil and the joy of renewal. We hope your celebration was full of love, laughter, and happiness!

On St. Patrick's Day, we celebrated the rich heritage and traditions of Irish culture with joy and a touch of green. We hope your day was filled with laughter, good cheer, and a little luck!

The Persian New Year marks the arrival of spring and the opportunity for fresh beginnings. May this time of renewal bring you peace, prosperity, and moments of joy in the upcoming year.



We showed off our Canadian pride while we celebrated our flag's 60th birthday, and played some maple syrup trivia!

Our residents had an absolute blast celebrating Mardi Gras in style! From indulging in delicious beignets and sipping on festive hurricane cocktails, to cheering each other on during Mardi Gras trivia, the energy was contagious. It was a day filled with the festive spirit of Mardi Gras!  


We recently had an amazing time at a printmaking class held by Alberta Printmakers. We loved seeing everyone's works of art!
You're never too old for a fun scavenger hunt! Our residents spent the afternoon hunting for St. Patrick’s Day themed items hidden throughout the building. The winner of the scavenger hunt received a wee pot of gold!


We had an amazing time getting into the St. Patrick's Day spirit with Shamrock Shakes at Laurel Heights!


Celebrating Mardi Gras with vibrant face painting, tarot card readings, and a wonderful carnival of colours. Beads, fun, and memories all around! 
Introducing our new Diamond Art Club! It's a creative and relaxing way to bring sparkle to your day, one gem at a time. We're excited to craft beautiful designs and enjoy good company.

A special thank you to the person that dropped off these lovely cards! Your kindness brought so much joy to our residents, and we truly appreciate the thoughtful gesture.
Our Regional Director Karen dropped by for a visit. Nothing like a little Happy Hour to keep the boss on her toes! Cheers!
We recently hosted an exciting ceramic painting class and it was an absolute blast! Our residents enjoyed every moment and left with beautifully painted ceramics to cherish. A huge thank you to Clay & Cupcakes for their incredible support. We can’t wait to bring more creative fun to our community soon! 

A little kindness and a lot of smiles at Summerwood Village! Thank you to Linking Generations Society of Alberta for bringing companionship to our residents through stories and games! 
Keeping our minds sharp with brain games! Lifelong learning paired with tons of fun makes for another amazing moment within
our community.

This month, Cedarwood Station's monthly buffet brought the vibrant city of Dubai to our plates! Thank you to our team for always striving to deliver the best to our community. 
Spreading kindness, one cupcake at a time. We teamed up with North Okanagan Youth & Family Services Society for their Compliment Cupcakes initiative in support of #PinkShirtDay! Together, we raised over $175 to fund self-esteem programs and spread positivity.

We have suites available across our various communities, and we'd love to show you around. To get a feel for what living in our communities is like and to meet some of our residents and team members, you can book a private tour. Click the link below to schedule your visit. We hope to see you soon!

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- Gertrude Stein

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