Oakwood Terrace Nursing Home

11/12/2025

🌺 Reaching the Next Generation 🌺
It was truly inspiring to see our Poppy Project grow this year with the support of so many enthusiastic youth. Witnessing the next generation take such a meaningful interest in paying tribute to our veterans gives us great hope for the future.

We were also privileged to share our Poppy Project at this year’s Remembrance Youth Expo, helping to connect young people with the stories and significance behind each handmade poppy. We are grateful that this initiative has become an intergenerational project, teaching the next generation why it is so important to ‘Never Forget.’

A big thank you to the schools across the HRM that created the meaningful poppy art as well as David Crocker for bringing his educational military artifacts to the Remembrance Youth Expo.

11/11/2025

11/07/2025

Oakwood is deeply grateful to everyone who helped make our annual Poppy Tribute Show a true success. From our talented performers and dedicated poppy volunteers to the supportive community members who attended, your contributions made this event truly special.

It brings us joy to share such a meaningful occasion with our community, and we extend a heartfelt thank you to Woodlawn Church for helping host this important event. Together, we can accomplish great things!(Photos courtesy of Trent Galbraith, Seaside FM)

11/01/2025

We hope everyone had a safe and happy Halloween! We enjoyed live music put on by Gary and Friends along with some drinks and snacks. Of course we had to dress up, you’re never too old to dress up and have some fun.

10/29/2025

Don't miss attending this meaningful show with a breathtaking backdrop of 13,000 poppies!

10/27/2025

Over the past couple of months, our residents have been treated to extra entertainment as our volunteer musicians get ready for the upcoming Poppy Tribute Concert. We sincerely appreciate their generosity in sharing their talents to bring joy to others.

10/21/2025

Good Morning! A few updates for everyone: Influenza and COVID vaccines are on site and you will be hearing from the nursing staff to review consents if you have not already. Please be mindful as you are visiting - if you are feeling unwell in any manner, please delay your visit until your symptoms subside.

We have two large scale renovation projects within the facility: On October 14th, the dishwashing side of the kitchen moved into a renovation phase. We are replacing a badly aged and damaged floor, improving the lighting, replacing the dishwasher and repairing aging walls with new gyprock and stainless steel. We anticipate this work to complete around November 7th. You will notice a change in dish wear, etc at meal times as a result. We are striving to create as little inconvenience as possible to residents throughout this project - the dietary team are going above and beyond to keep it "business as usual". Thank you for your patience, understanding and support.

Once the kitchen renovation project completes we will move into the front lobby renovation. You will see significant hoarding in the area to ensure we meet Infection Control standards for a health care organization. Access in and out of the main entrance will not be affected but access to the main reception area will only be via the office door to the left as you come into the building. Please knock on the office door and someone will respond and assist you. We will be replacing the flooring, refinishing the walls, improving the lighting, new furniture and installing new windows. We anticipate this work to take 2-3 weeks but to be fully accessible for the Christmas holidays. Our plan and goal is to create a warm, welcoming area with smaller more private visiting spaces for families, a new fireplace with TV, puzzle table, etc.

Noise levels may be higher at times throughout both of these projects - we are being mindful of the impact to residents, staff and families. A huge thank you to Weldon for partnering with us again on these projects!

Please do not hesitate to speak with anyone on the leadership team if you have questions or concerns related to either of these projects.

09/30/2025

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation “Orange Shirt Day”

On September 30, we pause to reflect on the historical and ongoing harms of the residential school system. This day honours survivors, their families, and the children who never returned home. Moreover, it is a time to listen to Indigenous voices, acknowledge truths that were silenced for generations, and commit to reconciling the harm society has caused Indigenous folks and communities.

Why Orange Shirts?

Orange Shirt Day was founded by Phyllis Webstad, a Northern Secwpemc (Shuswap) woman from the Stswecem’c Xgat’tem First Nation (Canoe Creek Indian Band). When Phyllis was six, she was sent to St. Joseph’s Mission Residential School. Her grandmother bought her a brand-new, bright orange shirt for her first day. But when she arrived, the shirt was taken from her. In that moment, Phyllis lost something that symbolized love, family, and pride. Phyllis speaks about how the orange shirt being taken away signified that she didn’t matter and was worth nothing. When Phyllis shared her story publicly in 2013, it became the foundation of Orange Shirt Day and a symbol of affirmation that Every Child Matters.

Calls to Action

In 2015, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) released 94 Calls to Action addressing child welfare, education, language and culture, health, justice, commemoration, professional training, missing children and burial information, and newcomer education, among others. Call to Action 80 led to the creation of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which was built upon Orange Shirt Day, to be recognized federally.

Why “Truth” and “Reconciliation” Matter?

Bringing the truth forward means understanding and recognizing the lived experiences of Indigenous Peoples across generations. We take the first step toward meaningful reconciliation by acknowledging truths about colonization, forced assimilation, and intergenerational trauma. It means building respectful relationships, supporting Indigenous voices, and ensuring the Calls to Action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission are implemented in daily life, workplaces, and governments. Truth and Reconciliation is not a single act, but an ongoing commitment.

What You Can Do

-Wear orange on September 30 to show solidarity and affirm that Every Child Matters.

-Learn about Indigenous histories, cultures, and present experiences.

-Support Indigenous-led initiatives and businesses in your community.

-Talk about reconciliation with family, friends, and colleagues; what dose it means, why it matters, and how to act.

09/24/2025

We will be hosting a wedding theme Tea Party; we are looking for some wedding photos of our residents to feature in a video. If you would like to have your loved one in our slideshow you can drop off the photo in person to be scanned and given right back or you can send a picture or two to Merissa in the Recreation department at: merissa.dawson@oakwoodterrace.ns.ca
no later then October 10. We would also love if you could include a little info or a few facts about the wedding such as where it was, maybe if it was a storm or any other memories we could share with the group.
Thank you

09/23/2025

We are looking for names of veterans to add to this year's 'Poppy Wall Of Honour' if you know of someone who has served anytime after WW2, we’d love for you to submit their name using the email address on this poster. Together may we honour those who serve our country!