G Tackaberry and Family Home

09/28/2026

💙 Looking back on Resident Council Week and LTC Community Engagement Day!

AdvantAge Ontario
Ontario Association of Residents' Councils

09/25/2026

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𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 | 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀

September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and , a day to honour the children who never returned home, residential school Survivors, and their families and communities. We encourage everyone to take time to reflect, learn, and recognize the lasting impacts of residential schools.

Please note that Counties Administration offices, Ontario Works offices, and EarlyON Child and Family Centres will be closed in observance of the day.

• Counties Administration Offices – Administration offices will be closed to the public on Wednesday, September 30.

• Ontario Works – Ontario Works offices will be closed to the public on Wednesday, September 30.

• EarlyON Child and Family Centres – EarlyON Child and Family Centres will be closed on Wednesday, September 30.

All buildings will re-open Thursday, October 1, at 8:00 a.m. Documents can be left in the drop box at our Administration building located at 25 Central Ave W, in Brockville, ON.

https://www.leedsgrenville.com/news/posts/national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation-hours-of-operation-and-service-changes/

09/23/2026

An exciting, new intergenerational programming collaboration with our fellow Children's Services of United Counties of Leeds and Grenville 🖍️ 🎨

📣 Last Friday of every month!

📍 Floor 2 Gathering Place

🎵 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗴𝘀, 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀!

Join us at the George Tackaberry & Family Home for an enriching FREE drop-in experience.

The new Intergenerational Play and Learn (Birth-6 Y.O & family) is a special program that brings together children, families, and seniors for stories, songs, games, and hands-on activities. All participants gain new experiences, while building friendships and social connections through opportunities to play, talk, explore and simply spend time together.

𝗚. 𝗧𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲
“Gathering Place” Room
744 County Rd 42 E, Athens, ON K0E 1B0
Program takes place the last Friday of each month.

✅ Play-based learning (including songs, stories & more)
✅ Social connections
✅ Family-friendly environment
✅ No registration required

When you arrive- Enter through the main doors of the new building and turn left to take the elevator up to the Gathering Place Room.
Reception staff will also be able to direct you.

We look forward to welcoming you and your family for a morning of play, learning, and connection with others in your community!

09/15/2026

We look forward to celebrating our residents, staff, volunteers and families at our up coming LTC Community Engagement Day Social over live entertainment, cake and refreshments.

💙Further, we will be honoring our resident council members and passing out their official certificates of participation and appreciation as this years Resident Council week theme is: ENGAGE! Ontario Association of Residents' Councils

LTC truly takes a community and together we make a difference.

AdvantAge Ontario

09/10/2026

📣Coming up this weekend at GTFH

🛻💭 2:15PM CLASSIC CAR SHOW (Main Entrance GTFH) Saturday September 12th

💕 10:30AM GRANDPARENTS DAY SOCIAL (Gathering Place on Floor 2) Sunday September 13th

We highly encourage families and friends to come join in on the fun!

09/09/2026

💙We are pleased to share our collaboration with the local Alzheimer Society Lanark Leeds Grenville hosting on site, family support groups on a weekly basis starting October 7th until the 25th of November💙

Families must pre- register for the support groups by contacting Cathy Curtis at 613 345 7392 extension 104.

The following are the focus areas for each of the support groups:

1. Transitioning to LTC for the person and Caregiver
2. Stages of Transition
3. Helping the Caregiver through the guilt and grief
4. Changing roles for the Caregiver when their partner goes to LTC
5. Self-care for the Caregiver when their partner goes to LTC
6. Boundaries for a Caregiver when their partner goes to LTC
7. Building a partnership when your partner goes to LTC
8. Your circle of Support

You are not alone 💙

09/04/2026

In light of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at the end of this month, we are proud to share another "Bright Lights" moment in our home published by AdvantAge Ontario speaking to a recent Indigenous blessing of the G Tackaberry and Family Home:

🧡"On August 10, the G. Tackaberry and Family Long-Term Care Home had the honour of hosting a traditional Smudging Ceremony led by Melissa Graber, Anishinabe Ikwe – Tibik Kizis. The ceremony provided an opportunity to recognize and honour the importance of Indigenous culture, teachings, traditions, and connection to the land.

Using sacred medicines, the ceremony offered a meaningful opportunity for healing, protection, reflection, and the sharing of positive energy among those who attended, as well as for all who will enter and call this home in the future.

As a lasting acknowledgment of this meaningful occasion, a plaque commemorating the Smudging Ceremony will be unveiled at a later date and placed inside the home. The plaque will serve as a reminder of the ceremony, the teachings shared, and the ongoing commitment to recognizing and respecting Indigenous culture and traditions.

They extend their sincere gratitude and respect to Melissa for sharing her teachings and traditions and for helping to create a meaningful beginning for the new home.

They also wanted to respectfully recognize that their home stands on the traditional lands of the Algonquin-Anishinabek, Huron-Wendat, Haudenosaunee (Iroquois), Oneida, and Haudenosaunee (St. Lawrence Iroquois) peoples. They honoured their longstanding stewardship of this land and acknowledge the strength, vitality, and enduring presence of these communities today.

“With gratitude, respect, and a commitment to continued learning, we honour the land, the teachings, and the communities who have cared for it throughout generations."🧡

09/04/2026

Check it out!! 🎥 ✨

09/03/2026

We are thrilled to be recognized by AdvantAge Ontario for our recent outing exploring the beautiful 1000 islands! 🚢 ⚓️

This week’s features residents from member home G. Tackaberry and Family Home, who recently enjoyed a scenic cruise exploring the scenic 1000 Islands! What a memorable day out on the water!

09/02/2026

⚓️AHOY!

GTFH residents boarded the cruise ship and explored the beautiful 1000 islands followed by a special Diner's Club Lunch from JJ's Country Diner

Outings allow for a change of scenery prompting socialization, shared experiences and lasting memories. We want to sincerely thank our Auxiliary for funding this outing.

We look forward to our next outing!

AdvantAge Ontario
Ontario Association of Residents' Councils