Canada Day, observed on July 1st, is a national holiday marking the anniversary of Confederation in 1867, when the British North America Act came into effect. How will you be celebrating?  For many, it is an opportunity to spend time [Read more]

Aloha!!  Last week, our residents enjoyed a festive Hawaiian Luau Buffet Dinner.  Our serving staff joined in the fun by wearing leis and Hawaiian shirts.  The evening was a success and the residents enjoyed the entertainment that was provided by [Read more]

Follow the below link.  Four graduate students share stories of their research at the Rocky Ridge Retirement Community. https://www.ucalgary.ca/utoday/issue/2019-05-02/taking-it-people-ucalgary-grad-students-make-community-connections    

Our Lifestyle Department organized a Resident’s Gardening Club where residents could plant, water and tend a planter in our Chinook Courtyard.  As well as the beautiful, blooming results it is also a great activity for seniors.  It promotes relaxation, flexibility [Read more]

Reflecting on Mother’s Day, one of our residents told us that her daughters don’t buy her gifts, instead they give her their time!  This resident has a little book noting all the various experiences they have shared together at this [Read more]

In celebration of all of the lovely ladies at Rocky Ridge, we hosted a special Mother’s Day’s Brunch.  Of course, the gentlemen were welcome too!  The brunch included an omelet station, various main courses, sides and not forgetting a delicious [Read more]

Recently, our residents were asked to give us their ‘Living List’ wishes and we would see if we could make some of them come true!  Last week, the Rocky Ridge bus headed to the scenic Fairmont Hotel in Banff.  It [Read more]

What an amazing group of residents we have here at Rocky Ridge.  We recently hosted a ‘Showcase’ event where residents could show off their hidden talents.  It was wonderful to see how skillful,  creative and talented our residents are!  The [Read more]

Once a month, our Executive Chef puts on a themed buffet dinner for our residents to enjoy.  This month our residents enjoyed a special Easter themed buffet dinner.  

This week, the mobile polling station came to Rocky Ridge so our residents could cast their vote without having to head out.  On Wednesday, our residents put on their dancing shoes for some musical entertainment with ‘Classic Country by Alex’, [Read more]