NEWS RELEASE
SEASONS CAMBRIDGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
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In honour of Remembrance Day, Seasons Cambridge Retirement Community held its annual Pennies for Poppies program earlier this month to pay tribute to veterans. Through this campaign, Seasons Cambridge raised funds for the local Royal Canadian Legion with the support of residents, team members, families, and community members. Seasons Cambridge also joined other Seasons communities across Ontario and Alberta in 'planting' paper poppies inside and outside their residences as an impactful visual display to honour veterans, many of whom call Seasons home.
Seasons Cambridge residents joined Fun Manager Ainslie Galloway who read poems, honouring veterans. Ainslie also led a moment of silence to mark the solemn occasion.
“Every year, Pennies for Poppies allows us to come together as a community and express our immense appreciation to veterans and active service people," said Matt Lehnen, General Manager at Seasons Cambridge. "Seasons is grateful to those that live and work with us and the greater community for their continued support year after year."
The Pennies for Poppies program invited residents, staff, and visitors to make donations through self-service poppy boxes, taking a moment to honour Canada's veterans. The commemorative paper poppy garden display was created as a tribute to the remarkable resident heroes, reinforcing Seasons' commitment to honouring those who served and preserving their stories.
November allows us to reflect on the sacrifices and valour demonstrated by those who have served and continue to serve in the Canadian Armed Forces. Seasons collaborates with The Royal Canadian Legion to support our country’s veterans. All money raised from the Pennies for Poppies program is donated to the local legion's Poppy Trust Fund.
For those interested in donating directly to a local Legion, visit legion.ca/donations.
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