Get ready to spring into the Spring 2025 edition of Seniors Speak! With the weather warming up, and the flowers blooming, we have a terrific interview with a tenant who is helping us develop the new Garden Guidelines.
Springtime is a time of renewal. Growing up, I would do my part to keep our family home tidy, especially during spring cleaning. Living in a large building, with shared spaces, I encourage you to do your part to keep the buildings clean.
We certainly have our work cut out for us in 2025 as the requests for activities come pouring in. We held our Annual Building Planning Meetings in the first few months of the year. They went very well, with 72 meetings planned and over 1,000 tenants attending.
The Senior Tenants Advisory Committee (STAC) recruitment was a big success with over 40 applicants. It will be good to hear ideas from the new members, as well as the current ones, at the upcoming May meeting.
National Volunteer Week in Canada was April 27 to May 3. We had a chance to recognize some of the many Tenant Volunteers at the Regional Tenant Volunteers Meetings. We know that so many tenants at Toronto Seniors Housing give up their free time, both formally and informally, to support people in their building and their community. Thank you to all of you for helping to create vibrant communities.
June is a busy month! We will be recognizing Seniors, Pride, and National Indigenous History, as well as celebrating Toronto Seniors Housing’s third anniversary.
Inside this issue, we share a story about a volunteer whose life-challenging journey led him to call Toronto Seniors Housing his home. Given that June is Pride month, you will also meet a tenant who shares his story with openness and grace.
Finally, the CEO tours are continuing so look for posters that tell you where I am and when. With 83 buildings, I am slowly but surely getting to each one.
Enjoy the warm weather and I hope to see you soon,
Tom Hunter
Chief Executive Officer