The Village of Riverside Glen

11/02/2025

The Village of Riverside Glen is happy to share a residents dream coming true, having her art and ASL book published!

MY FIRST LIBRARY BOOK
My name is Elizabeth Hurlbut,
I'm a Cartoonist, Graphic Artist, and Creative Writer who loves American Sign Language. In 2013, following the advice of my deaf ASL instructor, Charlie McKelvey, I spent eight years creating My ASL Dictionary, a cartoon-illustrated American Sign Language Dictionary, published by Tellwell Publishing on December 03, 2021.

The Staff of Schlegel Villages' The Village of Riverside Glen were helpful in the book's construction, offering advice, feedback, and creative suggestions. My friend and Staff member Shannon Stuart introduced me to her mother, who took me on a trip to a Writer's Workshop in Eden Mills. At the Workshop, I met children's author Kathleen Gauer, who liked my artwork and pointed out the significant benefits of getting a published book into a library.

Next came the Guelph Library, Westminster Branch. During the book's production, I would stop off at the branch to show my latest pages of ASL illustrations. After telling the library staff of my plans to finish an ASL Dictionary, they were all supportive, assuring me that when the book was published, they would add it to the Library Catalog. After years of working with my Publisher and the Library, I was finally able to get my ebook into the Draft2Digital database.

With all the pieces in place, the Guelph Library can now add my Canadian Content to its catalog. Every author dreams to see their work published, but to see their book in a library is the icing on the cake.

Elizabeth Hurlbut

My ASL Dictionary Links
(Nice and Simple like the Book Title)
Instagram
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/myasldictionary
Website https://myasldictionary.com/

11/01/2025

11/01/2025

The Village of Riverside Glen Leadership Team

10/31/2025

🎃👻 Halloween Fun at Riverside Glen! 👻🎃

Spirits were high and the fun was frightfully delightful at the Village of Riverside Glen! Residents and little ghouls joined together for trick-or-treating, sharing laughs, candy, and spooky surprises.

The celebration continued with a Halloween Party Social, complete with spooky décor, and Halloween Happy Hour, and live entertainment that kept everyone dancing and smiling.

From costumes to candy, laughter to music, Riverside Glen truly embraced the magic of Halloween!

10/26/2025

Trick or treating at the Village of Riverside Glen was a spooktacular success!

Families and friends joined us in both Long Term Care and Retirement for an afternoon filled with laughter, candy, and creativity. Residents dressed up in fun costumes and loved seeing all kids in costumes making their way through the Village.

Thank you to everyone who came out to share in the Halloween fun - you made the day extra special for our residents! 🎃👻🍬

10/25/2025

Residents at the Village of Riverside Glen proved once again that age has no limits!

To celebrate a very special 95th birthday, the group hit the Go-Kart track for an afternoon of laughter, friendly competition, and high-speed fun. From the thrill of the race to the cheers from the sidelines, everyone embraced the moment. Showing that joy, friendship, and adventure don’t slow down with age.

Thank you to K1 Speed for hosting us! Here’s to making memories, sharing laughs, and living life in the fast lane at any age! 🏁🎂🚗

10/24/2025

Halloween is just around the corner, and we’re excited to welcome our family members and community friends for some spooky fun at the Village of Riverside Glen!

Join us for trick-or-treating at 2:00 PM in both our Long-Term Care and Retirement neighborhoods. All are welcome — bring your little ghosts, goblins, and superheroes for an afternoon of treats, smiles, and Halloween cheer!

Come to one side or visit both — we can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🎃👻🍬

10/24/2025

🍺🥨 Oktoberfest at Riverside Glen! 🥨🍺

The Village was alive with celebration and cheer as residents enjoyed a special Oktoberfest Pub Night! From pretzels and festive brews to the lively tunes of the Transylvania Hofbrau Band, the evening was full of music, laughter, and good company.

A perfect way to celebrate autumn, community, and tradition together - Prost to a night of fun and festivities!

10/23/2025

The Village of Riverside Glen lit up with joy and colour as we celebrated Diwali - the Festival of Lights!

Residents, team members, and families came together to share in the traditions of this beautiful celebration. The day was filled with vibrant clothing, delicious traditional foods, music, laughter, and heartfelt connections.

It was a wonderful opportunity to learn, celebrate, and appreciate the meaning of light, love, and community.

Wishing everyone who celebrated a very Happy Diwali! ✨🪔

10/17/2025

Our resident-led art group at Riverside Glen continues to grow and inspire each week! This creative crew gathers to paint trees and scenes from local nature, learning new techniques and finding joy in artistic expression together.

This week’s class was extra special with an intergenerational twist - residents and younger artists painted side by side, sharing stories, laughter, and creativity. It’s amazing to see how art can bring generations together and spark new friendships.

10/16/2025

Residents from the Village of Riverside Glen took in all the beauty of the season with a visit to Downey’s Farm for the fall harvest!

Surrounded by vibrant autumn leaves, everyone enjoyed the crisp air while picking apples and pumpkins to bring home. It was a perfect day to celebrate the harvest season - filled with laughter, fresh air, and the simple joys of fall. 🍎🍂🎃

10/15/2025

The Wellness Committee at Riverside Glen had everyone moving and laughing during our recent neighborhood developmental day! From fun and active games to friendly competition, residents and team members came together to celebrate health, connection, and wellness.

It’s always a joy to see smiles and laughter filling the halls as we stay active together. Stay tuned for more wellness adventures to come!