The Health and Wellness (Recreation) Department provides a variety of programs to the residents in Aven Manor and Aven Cottages. Health and Wellness programs are provided seven days a week with day time and evening activities available. Programs are intended to enhance quality of life by providing opportunities that contribute to a healthier mind and body. Programs are also designed to assist people with physical, cognitive and social limitations make the most of their lives.
Health and Wellness programs are available at different locations throughout the building and a community connection is maintained in the form of community outings. The variety of programs offered provides each resident with the opportunity for physical activity, intellectual stimulation, creativity, socialization and spirituality. Please see our Health and Wellness Calendar below to see the upcoming activities for the residents.
To improve seniors’ socio-emotional wellbeing by providing companionship.
Time Commitment: Weekly or Monthly(days/evenings/weekends)
Location: Aven Manor and/or Aven Cottages
To improve seniors’ socio-emotional wellbeing by providing opportunities to listen to individualized music.
Time Commitment: Weekly or Monthly(days/evenings/weekends)
Location: Aven Manor and/or Aven Cottages
To improve seniors’ socio-emotional wellbeing through social engagement.
Time Commitment: Weekly or monthly
To improve senior’s socio-emotional wellbeing by bringing youth and seniors together
Time Commitment: Weekly or monthly
Location: Aven Manor and/or Aven Cottages
To improve seniors’ socio-emotional wellbeing through social engagement.
Time Commitment: Weekly or Monthly(Thursdays; 6:30-8:15 p.m.)
Location: Aven Manor
To improve seniors’ socio-emotional wellbeing by bringing companionship to seniors.
Time Commitment: Weekly or Monthly
Location: Aven Manor and/or Aven Cottages
The philosophy of volunteer services at AVENS is based upon the humanitarianism of community members who are concerned about and care for others, and who willingly participate in various forms of volunteer action.
Volunteer Application