The Village of Sandalwood Park

12/12/2025

A simple bench. A meaningful moment.

During our Green Bench travels in Brighton, UK, Doug Robinson shared a warm, genuine conversation with a passerby—one of many unforgettable connections made across communities in 2025.

These moments remind us how powerful listening, presence, and shared stories can be. Watch the clip and experience the heart of the movement: https://youtu.be/fyzVs8_06Uc

More conversations like this will be featured in The Green Bench Documentary, coming in 2026.

During our Green Bench travels in the summer of 2025, Doug Robinson shared countless meaningful moments with people across England. This clip captures a beau...

11/22/2025

What a wonderful day spent enjoying the cultures of the village. Great food and music. And the outfits were stunning. Schlegel Villages

11/12/2025

Lest we forget. Honouring and remembering all those for their services. Thank you !

11/10/2025

The Green Bench Film Trailer..

Celebrating 10 years of this powerful documentary shares the voices of seniors whose stories inspire connection, challenge ageism, and honour the wisdom of experience.

🌍 Joan Demetriadis journeys to St. John’s, Newfoundland to reconnect with her roots and reflect on the community that shaped her.
🌍 Doug Robinson travels to England, revisiting memories of love and adventure.
🌍 Tom Farr returns to Elmira, Ontario, where his lifelong connections to family and faith come full circle.
🌍 Doug and Jan Nash visit Ottawa, sharing stories of family, resilience, and changing perceptions of aging and care.

Together, their stories illuminate the campaign’s mission — to honour the wisdom of the elder and bridge generations through conversation on the Green Bench.

🎥 Produced by SandBay Entertainment with residents and team members from Schlegel Villages

https://youtu.be/chz5cnoTZhMsi=ZZLdjOc2TIjh9Ttj

The Green Bench Film | Official TrailerCelebrating 10 years of , this powerful documentary shares the voices of seniors whose stories inspire con...

11/06/2025

Yesterday was take your kid to work day/ or take your grandchild to work day! We welcomed Ridley for the day to help with resident engagement, laundry, zoo to you pet visits! And the best part of her day spending time with Doug on the Schlegel Villages

11/01/2025

Happy Halloween!! Hope everyone has a spooky day!! And we can’t forget let’s go blue jays !!

10/23/2025

10/19/2025

Residents headed to the country to check out the leaves !! Colour were beautiful.

10/14/2025

The Village of Sandalwood Park Residents and team hope everyone had a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

10/02/2025

Truth and Reconciliation day!! Such an inspiring afternoon of storytelling, song, drumming… we all learned so much and look forward to the new connect with Monique.

09/16/2025

Green Thumbs!!! Another successful fall fair !!! 14 out if 15 submission won awards.. great job to all the gardeners who worked hard since last winter preparing the gardens and worked hard through the summer to maintain!! Congratulations!!!!

08/22/2025

King and Queen??? Last night was a great night !! Prom night !! Good company, yummy treats and great music!!