Discovering Ailsa Craig at The Village of Arbour Trails with Ab Moore

#ElderWisdom | Stories from the Green Bench

Episode #55 - Ab Moore tells his story of how the Schlegel Villages came to Guelph as he sits on the Green Bench with hosts Kathy Buckworth and Evelyn Brindle from The Village of Arbour Trails. Through consultation with his family, Ab and his mother looked at retirement homes in the area, eventually settling on a development called Foxwood Place; a 50-unit building built by a group of volunteers from various denominations. Ab then joined the board in 1987, helping to secure the sponsorship of the Canadian Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation.

"It was evident back then that there were many people in retirement that were finding it difficult to find safe and affordable accommodation." - Ab Moore

“I had observed what was going on and felt it was time for me to volunteer. So I joined the board in about 1987.” - Ab Moore

Ailsa Craig is the name of the Independent Living lifestyle option at Schlegel Villages. Learn about the name and its role at the Village.

"The values that I picked up as a child from my parents and from the religious community in which I grew up, that there is a value in sharing with others." - Ab Moore

"Older adults have so much that we can learn from." - Kathy Buckworth

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The Green Bench is a symbol of elder wisdom. Physically or virtually, the bench invites us all to sit alongside a senior, share a conversation, or give and offer advice.

It challenges the stigma seniors face; the ageism still so prevalent in society. It reminds us of the wealth of wisdom our elders offer and in doing so, helps restore them to a place of reverence.

"The greatest untapped resource in Canada, if not the world, is the collective wisdom of our elders." -Ron Schlegel

This podcast is brought to you by Schlegel Villages Retirement & Long-term Care homes in Ontario, Canada.

#ElderWisdom | Stories from the Green Bench is produced by Memory Tree Productions

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