Building community on a butterfly’s wings
Dozens of butterflies took flight at 544 Bridgeport on July 11, marking a special day for a garden that began with one tenant’s vision.
Fascinators and friendship
Conne (seated) with members of Sprucelawn’s coffee group High tea honours a neighbour who helped build community at Sprucelawn At Sprucelawn Apartments for Seniors, a recent afternoon tea became something much more meaningful: a celebration of friendship, connection, and one remarkable neighbour. On Sunday, May 24, Sprucelawn’s tenant-led social committee hosted a High Tea in […]
The Big Serve volunteers help Sprucelawn bloom
Creekside volunteers help tenants’ gardens look their best A team of volunteers from Creekside Church spent part of their Saturday helping Sprucelawn Apartments for Seniors look its best. On May 30, ten volunteers took part in The Big Serve, Creekside’s annual week-long community outreach event. The group was led by retired horticulturalist Bert Klein-Horsman. A […]
A quilt that feels like home
Look closely at the quilt and you’ll see 544 Bridgeport! The windows are actually separate pieces of checkered fabric, carefully trimmed. In the lobby of Beyond Housing’s building at 544 Bridgeport Road, a unique piece of art welcomes tenants and visitors. The cheerful red-and-white quilt, titled Connections in Community, was created by tenant Grace as […]
Birthday celebrations at 544 Bridgeport
There was lots to celebrate at 544 Bridgeport on Friday, January 16. This year marks the fifth anniversary of the building’s opening, and tenants made the most of the occasion by celebrating their birthdays too. The evening included cake and ice cream (of course!), a presentation with photos from the building’s construction and tenant activities […]
A little sunshine on a rainy November day
The rain couldn’t dampen the mood at 544 Bridgeport on Saturday, November 15. Tenants gathered for an afternoon tea to celebrate the gardens they’ve cared for all year, including the Bridgeport Butterfly Garden — recently highlighted in the City of Kitchener’s LoveMyHood blog. Guests enjoyed a slideshow of photos showing how the gardens have grown […]