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📳 Sharing the wisdom of the elders 🎙️ Listen to our podcast: #ElderWisdom | Stories from the Green Bench 📚 Combatting #Ageism 🏫 By @schlegelvillage

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“The world has changed in the last 90 years—and I’ve watched it change.” From St. John’s to Elmira to Brighton, these journeys remind us why elders’ stories matter. Watch the Green Bench trailer 🎬 youtu.be/chz5cnoTZhM #ElderWisdom
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Today is National Seniors Day. Somewhere near you is an older adult with a story you haven't heard yet. Save them a seat. Ask a question. Then listen. What's the best advice an older adult ever gave you? #ElderWisdom #NationalSeniorsDay
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Action for Happiness
@actionhappinessSep 25
Stay hopeful, there are many more good days yet to come Image: instagram.com/kimdettmer
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Sorry to share that Ron Schlegel, the inspiration behind the #ElderWisdom Green Bench, passed away on September 19. He believed "the greatest untapped resource in Canada, if not the world, is the collective wisdom of our elders." That belief isn't going anywhere. Thank you, Ron
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Ted Hudson@TedHudson_Sep 17
Marie Rosa turns 111 today and is Canada's oldest living person. She lives at The Village of Humber Heights, one of our Schlegel Villages communities. Her daughter says her secret is simple: love everybody, everybody is precious. Happy birthday, Marie Rosa 💐 #ElderWisdom
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97-year-old Guelph man skydives in quest to 'learn as much as I can about life' cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener… #ElderWisdom

This 97-year-old from Guelph, Ont., wants to 'learn as much as I can about life.' So he went...

James Gordon, a resident of the Village of Riverside Glen retirement community in Guelph, Ont., jumped from a plane at an altitude of about 4,200 metres last month in his first skydiving adventure....

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The #ElderWisdom campaign exploded through the month of June, spreading quickly via social media to potentially reach millions of people. schlegelvillages.com/news/el…
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Thank you @PinehavenLTC for the wisdom, stories and conversation. We were so honoured to take part in #ElderWisdom and help advocate against ageism. “Always be the best you can be” is the perfect advice for everyone to share. #engagement
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#MakeAnOldNewFriend - We brought Jack and John from Riverside Glen to meet our Class of 2021 and we are making an old new friend! #ElderWisdom #WRCAwesome #BrighterWorld @SchlegelVillage
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Peel Regional Police
@PeelPolice26 Jun 2019
I stopped in and had a seat with Audrey at the green bench at Garden Square in #Brampton She shared some really great funny stories with me. The greatest untapped resource in Canada, if not the world, is the collective wisdom of our elders." -Ron Schlegel #elderwisdom
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Doug meets Neil along with Rosie the Wonder Dog, on The Green Bench in Brighton. Where do you like to go on a date? #ElderWisdom #TheGreenBench #Brighton
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Grandparents Day is Sept. 13. Grandkids, tell us why your grandparent is the grandest. Grandparents, share what you love about the role. Add your story through KinCapsule™ at schlegelvillages.com/grandpa… #GrandparentsDay #ElderWisdom
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Tehxi
@yajnshriAug 29
This wise elder is sharing some of the most valuable and life changing advice. Everyone should listen❤️
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Harold expresses the importance of continuing your education. #ElderWisdom #SchlegelVillages #TheGreenBench
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It's amazing how a simple green bench can bridge generations. Watching these two connect, share stories about life, love, and retirement home adventures, reminds us why sharing wisdom across generations is so powerful. #ElderWisdom #TheGreenBench #SchlegelVillages
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Henry shares his appreciation for the people who used to attend his services and their appreciation for him! #ElderWisdom #SchlegelVillages #TheGreenBench
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Tom shares memories of growing up on a racehorse farm and serving with the fire department in his 20s. A life full of hard work, adventure, and stories worth sharing. #ElderWisdom #TheGreenBench #SchlegelVillages
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What do you do to stay happy and healthy both physically and mentally? #ElderWisdom #SchlegelVillages #CommunityConnection
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#ICYMI: It was an inspiring evening at the screening of The Green Bench in Mississauga. This powerful documentary reminds us that our older adults carry extraordinary #elderwisdom that define our lives. Watch the trailer to The Green Bench here: youtu.be/chz5cnoTZhM?si=-CGI…
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An inspiring evening at the screening of The Green Bench in Mississauga. This powerful documentary reminds us that every story matters and that our older adults carry extraordinary experiences that strengthen our communities.
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Donna Duncan@DLDunc416Jul 24
Delighted to join @NatKusendova and @SchlegelVillage and @GreenBenchStory for a viewing The Green Bench Story embracing the wisdom of our seniors @OLTCAnews @TedHudson @citymississauga @Partners_CH @AlzheimerOnt @RNAO @we_rpn
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