June 14, 2021 Comfort & Care in Community Newsletter Margaret’s Place Hospice Construction Update – Margaret’s Place Hospice Construction Update Ira McDonald Construction has been on the move with the build of Margaret’s Place Hospice. As construction of the hospice considered an essential service, construction remained on schedule throughout the pandemic. Now in the…
DetailsOver the past ten weeks, we have shared the stories of inspirational members of the Villa community. From staff to residents to volunteers to caregivers, we value the role each one plays in making St. Joseph’s Villa a better place for everyone. The people and stories we have shared are just a glimpse of the…
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#VillaHeroes: Shelly Muraca, a warm welcome to the Villa – If you’ve entered the doors of St. Joseph’s Villa at all in the past year, odds are you have come across this friendly face. Shelly Muraca is a receptionist and an integral part of life here at the Villa – for staff, residents and essential…
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– #VillaHeroes: Glenn Lloyd, the man behind the poetry – “We all have a hero and usually just one, But the Villa has heroes, a few hundred and some” – Glenn Lloyd, known as The Villa Poet, has been sharing his poetry with the Villa community since his arrival in 2019. His poetry has helped…
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May 14, 2021 Comfort & Care in Community Newsletter Honour our Nurses with a Gift of Care – Honour our Nurses with a Gift of Care! . . This week we celebrated National Nursing Week at St. Joseph’s Villa. We are so grateful for all of the incredible nurses at St. Joseph’s Villa. Their dedication and courage…
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– #VillaHeroes: Maggie and Ron Simpson, a spiritual journey of service Ron and Maggie Simpson have been dedicated volunteers at St. Joseph’s Villa since 2002. Since then, they have been an integral part of our residents’ social and spiritual lives. In late 2002, Maggie and Ron achieved a milestone goal they set together: to retire…
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#VillaHeroes: Daniela Fazari, fulfilling a mission of care Daniela Fazari is a bright light around St. Joseph’s Villa. She’s the kind of soul that one is naturally drawn to and confides in. A friend to many and one you’d be lucky to have. She inspires everyone to be better, to love life and enjoy all…
DetailsNEWS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – APRIL 30, 2021 – St. Joseph’s Villa to receive over $1.3 million in federal-provincial funding to enhance facility systems DUNDAS, ONTARIO – St. Joseph’s Villa will receive a $1.3 million investment from the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario to upgrade its fire sprinkler system in…
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#VillaHeroes: Judy Volpato, a daughter’s love is forever “To care for those who once cared for us is one of the highest honours.” – Tia Walker Through the uncertain times of the COVID-19 pandemic, St. Joseph’s Villa has kept resident-family connection of the highest importance. Essential caregivers play an integral role in maintaining this connection…
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#VillaHeroes: Daisy Provido, taking a chance to follow her dream Meet Daisy Provido, a Personal Support Worker (PSW) at St. Joseph’s Villa. She was hired at the Villa in 2015, seven years after obtaining her PSW certification, and has been with the Villa ever since. It has become her second home and one of the…
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