Health and Wellness

AVENS Health and Wellness Program

The Health and Wellness (Recreation) Department provides a variety of programs to the residents in Aven Manor and Aven Cottages. Health and Wellness programs are provided seven days a week with day time and evening activities available. Programs are intended to enhance quality of life by providing opportunities that contribute to a healthier mind and body. Programs are also designed to assist people with physical, cognitive and social limitations make the most of their lives.

Health and Wellness programs are available at different locations throughout the building and a community connection is maintained in the form of community outings. The variety of programs offered provides each resident with the opportunity for physical activity, intellectual stimulation, creativity, socialization and spirituality. Please see our Health and Wellness Calendar below to see the upcoming activities for the residents.

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December 2024 Health & Wellness Calendar
December 2024 Health & Wellness Calendar

AVENS Volunteer Roles

One-to-One Activity Volunteer

To improve seniors’ socio-emotional wellbeing by providing companionship.

  • Some examples of one-to-one interactions are: Play games (e.g. cards, Scrabble, Crib, etc.), chat (e.g. share stories, reminisce, etc.), read (e.g. newspaper, magazine, poem, etc.)

Time Commitment: Weekly or Monthly(days/evenings/weekends)

Location: Aven Manor and/or Aven Cottages

One-to-One Music & Memory Program

To improve seniors’ socio-emotional wellbeing by providing opportunities to listen to individualized music.

  • Sit with Resident as they listen to his/her individualized music on the iPod
  • Discuss music and associated memories

Time Commitment: Weekly or Monthly(days/evenings/weekends)

Location: Aven Manor and/or Aven Cottages

Special Events Volunteer

To improve seniors’ socio-emotional wellbeing through social engagement.

  • Assist Recreation Coordinator in preparing coffee & tea
  • Set up tables (table cloths, napkins, etc.)
  • Assist Residents to the Multipurpose Room
  • Greet and seat Residents
  • Sit and chat with Residents
  • Help Recreation Coordinators with activity or program

Time Commitment: Weekly or monthly

Arts and Crafts Volunteer

To improve senior’s socio-emotional wellbeing by bringing youth and seniors together

  • Call the Volunteer and Recreation Supervisor to discuss art ideas/reserve spaces
  • Design and create artwork and crafts

Time Commitment: Weekly or monthly

Location: Aven Manor and/or Aven Cottages

Entertainment Night Volunteer

To improve seniors’ socio-emotional wellbeing through social engagement.

  • If you are musician and are interested in performing your talent, please reach out to learn more
  • If you are not a musician but are still interested in volunteering for entertainment night, please reachout

Time Commitment: Weekly or Monthly(Thursdays; 6:30-8:15 p.m.)

Location: Aven Manor

Bunny/ Fish/ Plant Care

To improve seniors’ socio-emotional wellbeing by bringing companionship to seniors.

  • Pet maintenance, care and visits for AVENS Therapy Bunnies
  • Cleaning, feeding and caring for fish
  • Watering of indoor plants

Time Commitment: Weekly or Monthly

Location: Aven Manor and/or Aven Cottages

Volunteer with us

The philosophy of volunteer services at AVENS is based upon the humanitarianism of community members who are concerned about and care for others, and who willingly participate in various forms of volunteer action.

Volunteer Application