Smoothing your way to a new feeling of home.
Moving into a new community, even one you’ve chosen with care, can be unsettling. Change at any age comes with a mix of excitement and uncertainty, but you won’t be navigating this transition on your own. Our 90 Days to Belonging program is designed to help you settle in gently and comfortably, at your own pace and in your own way. From your first meeting with us, we make every effort to get to know you and your preferences, routines, care needs, comforts, concerns—even your pet’s personality. This helps us welcome you to The Shores in a warm, personal way that puts you at your ease.
Your first three months:
90 Days to Belonging
Our thoughtful transition program ensures that you feel supported, included and genuinely at ease and in control, as you make this beautiful place your own. It’s a warm and sensitive way to help you bridge the unfamiliar and begin feeling truly at home.
Easy does it.
The week before.
We know how important it is to minimize the upheaval. At least seven days ahead, an experienced team member will work with you and your family to manage the details and coordinate logistics for a seamless, stressless move. With your furniture and belongings beautifully in place, your chosen suite or apartment will look and feel like home when you arrive.
Arrival and orientation.
The first day:
Moving day should feel like the beginning of something wonderful. After a friendly meet-and-greet with a few members of our team, you and your family will enjoy a casual walk-about and then sit down to a specially prepared Shores Welcome in our private dining room.
Your first night:
We pay extra attention to those first few nights. Maybe you’ll choose to join us for an evening game or movie. Or have a cup of tea with a new neighbour. We all know how strange bedtime can feel in a new place. We’ll keep a close eye on your comfort and security.
The first week:
Every aspect of your orientation is tailored to you. Whether you want quiet time to adjust and explore at your own pace or are eager to dive into Shores activities, we take our cue from you. A team member will show you around, offering tips, answering questions and easing you into to community life. This simple touch helps you feel part of something inclusive and authentic from the very beginning.
Settling in.
By 30 days:
Take your time. During your first month, we’ll be getting to know each other. Various members of our team will touch base frequently with you and your family, to see how things are going—what you’re enjoying and what might make life here even better. Maybe you would prefer a quiet corner for morning coffee or a later start to your day. Do you like company when you walk your dog? If you’re missing your bridge club, why not host your friends here?
By now, Chef Gus and his team know you, your favourite foods and special dietary needs. Our Life Enrichment coaches offer activities that match your interests. And the concierge is helping you manage errands, appointments, reservations and all the usual details of daily life.
Residents often tell us that after the first few weeks, they “feel lighter.” Twinges of homesickness have been softened by new people, new pursuits, and new reasons to look forward to each day.
Finding your rhythm.
By 60 days:
Now that you’re more comfortably settled, you can take full advantage of the luxury senior lifestyle we’re known for. With regular salon visits, wellness appointments and a full calendar of social, cultural and recreational activities to choose from, you can follow your own inclination and be as busy (or not) as you want to be.
Ongoing feedback from you and open communication with your family help us fine-tune our approach, offering support where needed and gentle encouragement where it helps. Together, we plan a family gathering to celebrate your growing sense of belonging.
Happily belonging.
At 90 days:
You’ve put down roots and have found your footing among like-minded neighbours who already feel like old friends. We mark this milestone with a special celebration for you and your family, and continue monthly updates for your comfort and happiness.
We help you make the right move, right from the start.
Book a tour.
Come get a sense of our food, friendliness, and our wealth of activities. We’d love to show you around our gracious spaces and then treat you to lunch.