Community Newsletter Winter 2025-26
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Living and Giving to Save
Ernie and Jan Harris’ journey is a testament to a life lived in service and partnership. Originally educators in Grenada, their move to Canada led to careers dedicated to nurturing minds and building communities. Their strong family values and deep faith, rooted in loving ties to their respective aging grandmothers, built a foundation of giving […]
The Secret to a Happy Life: Be Kind
At 105 years young, Mabel McEwen continues to live life with grace, energy and a heart full of kindness. A cherished resident of Craigholme at Craigwiel Gardens, Mabel is an active and caring presence in the community, always looking out for her neighbours, making sure everyone has company at mealtimes and sharing her wisdom with […]
Seeds of Gratitude, Harvest Hope
Peter and Dini Twynstra’s connection to the Ailsa Craig community runs deep, rooted in the hope for a new beginning that brought their families from a war-torn Holland. “Our parents’ decision to leave wasn’t easy. Holland was shot up, bankrupt and had no land to expand farming at that time,” says Peter. “Our families came […]
Happly Holidays – Winter 2025
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Community Gathers to Sign Topping Off Beam for New LTC Home and Celebrates 75th Anniversary at Craigwiel Gardens
July 31, 2025, AILSA CRAIG – Craigwiel Gardens marked a construction milestone with a beam signing event today, celebrated by residents, donors, staff, Board members, community partners and politicians. The new $38.5 million two-storey building will replace the existing 83-bed Craigholme with a state-of-the-art 96-bed long-term-care home. The project is on time and on budget. […]
CEO Update Winter 2024
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Craigwiel Gardens Breaks Ground onNew 96-bed Long-Term Care Home in Ailsa Craig
December 11, 2024, AILSA CRAIG – Craigwiel Gardens kicked off construction on a new long-term care home on their existing campus with a ground-breaking event celebrated by staff, residents, donors, Board members, community partners and local politicians. The two-storey building will replace Craigholme, the existing 83-bed home built more than 50 years ago. “Today celebrates […]