Lanes Independent and Assisted Living
134 Airport Heights Drive A1A 4Z7 St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, NL, Canada

Happy Easter to all our friends and family of Lanes Retirement Living!

Residents using their creativity while making wooden bunny decorations! Getting ready for Easter!!

We had our very own art exhibit yesterday courtesy of two lovely residents, Amy Burden and Stella Caines. So much talent! Talent that deserved to be put on display. Thank you for sharing your gifts and passion with our friend and family here at your Lanes Community!

Happy St Patrick's Day From the Residents at Lanes!

On a beautiful sunny day painting sunshines...

Just SOME of the wonderful women working here at Lanes. #internationalwomensday2021

Some of our staff got their first vaccine today!!

"We all scream for Ice cream!" Residents today got a sweet treat from our own ice cream truck!

Windows are all set up for our window visits! Call in to book one at 895-2637!!

What better way to celebrate the snow than a balloon themed olympics day! Athletes took turns walking the red carpet in hopes of taking home a gold medal Who knew axe throwing can be so competitive!?

Why are we smiling so big this Friday morning? It’s because we’ve received our first dose of the Pfizer Vaccine! A special thank you goes out to all front line workers continuously fighting to keep us safe, even in challenging times we hope you smile and laugh a little everyday #igotinjectedsoyoudontgetinfected

We love hosting you!! Come any time!!

We love it when our residents take advantage of what our retirement community has to offer! Dorothy exercises in the pool every week!! It’s great for my hip, she says! We think she might like the bit of fame too. ... Send some encouragement to Dorothy in the comments, hit the Care reaction, and share for your friends to do the same! Thanks, Dorothy! We hope you continue to love it here! #ThisIsLiving #SeniorLiving #RetirementLiving

Look who stopped by for a visit! A very big thank you to Jelly Bean Entertainment and all the reptiles who spent the afternoon getting to know some of our residents.

Mrs. Tucker was proud to make her famous homemade mayonnaise at Aunt Bess’ Hobby Room. Intrigued by her excitement, Chef Nick wanted to learn all about it! So, he prepared all the ingredients, and she gave him a lesson from the school of hard knocks! We love it when we learn from our residents!... #ThisIsLiving

I stumbled across this on the Internet the other day I asked an elderly man once what it was like to be old and to know the majority of his life was behind him. He told me that he has been the same age his entire life. He said the voice inside of his head had never aged. He has always just been the same boy. His mother's son. He had always wondered when he would grow up and be an old man. He said he watched his body age and his faculties dull but the person he is inside never got tired. Never aged. Never changed. The next time you encounter an elderly person, look at them and know they are still a child, just as you are still a child and children will always need love, attention and purpose.

Sharing your Christmas memories... This Christmas season, send us your favourite holiday-themed family photo from days gone by, and tell us why your photo means so much to you. SUBMISSION: Your photo and story e-mailed to [email protected]... PRIZES: First prize is a $200 Pipers gift card to help with your Christmas shopping, and a $100 donation to the charity of your choice, benefiting seniors in our province. Second prize is a $100 Pipers gift card. DEADLINE: Tuesday, December 15th, with the winner announced (and their submission included) on our Facebook page, by Friday, December 18th. Serious photos, funny photos, and everything in between. And a big thank you to our friends at Pipers for providing the gift cards. Good luck! The Lanes Team

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

Dinner at Sheila's. Just another mouth-watering experience at St. John's finest retirement residence. #ThisIsLiving

How long can you hold your breath? Spending time with such good company at St. John's finest retirement residence. #ThisIsLiving

Halloween is serious business here at Lanes Retirement Living!

Stella, the RNC's new support dog, and her handler, Constable Krista Fagan, visited our St. John's retirement residence this week, and oh what fun we had! The Portuguese Water Dog made the rounds, visited with residents and staff, and even enjoyed a game of pool. Thanks so much for taking the time #YourRNC! It was great to see you both and we look forward to your next visit.... The Lanes Team

Checkmate! Just another day of good fun at St. John's finest retirement residence. #ThisIsLiving

Our St. John's location was pleased to see Halloween visitors from Roncalli Elementary today. The kids from all grades paraded around the outside of the building in their costumes, as our residents, staff and family members watched the entertainment from the windows. Everyone was still talking about the visit well into the evening! Thanks again to Roncalli Elementary for being so thoughtful, and for taking the time. It was much appreciated. Happy Halloween everyone!... The Lanes Team

Thank you so much to Mrs. Keating's and Ms. Walsh's Grade 1 class at Roncalli Elementary who delivered beautifully carved pumpkins today to our Lanes Retirement Living location here in St. John's. Thank you Roncalli Elementary for being such great neighbours and for including us in your #kindnessmatters challenge. The Lanes Team

Our staff, residents and family members from across the province would like to wish Lanes Carbonear resident Hazel Yetman a very happy 100th birthday. Born November 18th, 1920 in Harbour Grace, this wonderful lady has seen it all. From the hardship of the Great Depression of 1920, to the Grand Bank earthquake and subsequent tsunami in 1929, life was not always easy. In 1932, Hazel was present when Amelia Earhart arrived in Harbour Grace; beginning her historic trans-Atlantic ...solo flight just hours later. During World War II, Hazel was knitting socks to support the war effort, and she was also witness to the Water Street fire that struck the town in 1944. Hazel is mother to six children, grandmother to 13, great-grandmother to 11, and great-great-grandmother to five. Her kindness and strength are an inspiration to her family, and the residents and staff at Lanes, and she is a joy to know and to spend time with. Celebrations for Hazel's special day this year will be more subdued due to current COVID-19 restrictions. Staff and residents will gather inside the building, while members of Hazel's family gather outside. To help make this day even more memorable, we are asking each of you to send Hazel some birthday cheer and good wishes via this post, and to like and share this page with others you know. Happy birthday Hazel. Enjoy your special day! You've certainly earned it. The Lanes Team

Afternoon tea at Sheila's. Just another enjoyable day at St. John's finest retirement residence. #ThisIsLiving

Don't take our word for it. Listen to Dorothy Harding explain why she chose St. John's finest retirement residence. LanesRetirementLiving.com #ThisIsLiving

Nothing better than a great cut and style at Poppy & Pine. Just one of the many onsite conveniences at St. John's finest retirement residence. #ThisIsLiving

Relaxing over great coffee at Robin's. Just one of the many onsite conveniences at St. John's finest retirement residence. #ThisIsLiving

Calling All Snowbirds! St. John’s finest retirement living residence is now offering SNOWBIRD STAYCATION PACKAGES. Get away, without going away this winter season.... Stay tuned for details coming this week. LiveAtLanes.com #StayHomeYear2020 #ThisIsLiving

It's hard to believe that it has been 40 years since Terry Fox first began his Marathon of Hope in support of cancer research, setting out from St. John's, Newfoundland, hoping to raise $1 from each of Canada's 24 million people. Since 1981, the annual Terry Fox Run has raised more than $750 million dollars in Terry's name, with participation in over 60 countries. Each year, Lanes Retirement Living is pleased to do our part, working with The Terry Fox Foundation, our resident...s, families, and staff, to raise money for such a worthwhile cause. This year, we are proud of the $2,745 raised by our team, and we would like to thank everyone for their contribution to this effort. Especially our Botwood and Port Saunders locations who went above and beyond. Thank you! And congratulations to you Terry, on your 40th anniversary. The Lanes Team #TerryFox #LanesGivesBack

In a year more challenging than most, it’s important to remember what matters the most. From our family to yours, best wishes for this Thanksgiving holiday! The Lanes Team... LanesRetirementLiving.com #Family #Thanksgiving #LanesRetirementLiving

Residents of our new St. John's location are enjoying a delicious Thanksgiving feast prepared by our very own Chef Nick. The supper menu at Sheila’s includes roast turkey, mashed potato, mashed turnip, sweet potato puree, pease pudding puree, honey-glazed parsnip, orange-glazed carrots, savoury stuffing, turkey gravy, and homemade orange cranberry sauce. And if you can manage to finish the main course? Homemade apple crumble with vanilla bean ice cream and homemade pumpkin pi...e with vanilla whipped cream will also be offered. LanesRetirementLiving.com #ThisIsLiving #RetirementLiving #SeniorLiving

Lanes Retirement Living is pleased to announce the winner of our first annual Grandparents Day contest. Hilda Miville is the winner of a $100 Apple gift card, with Lanes donating an additional $100 to SeniorsNL on Hilda’s behalf. Here is Hilda’s story (one that many of us can relate to) and photo submission: "My grandparents (Elizabeth and Stephen Meade) were the most dedicated, loving, and resilient couple I have ever known.... My grandfather was a hard working fisherman, who later took a job with the Canadian National Railroad and remained there until his retirement. He was a strict father but turned into a marshmallow around his grandchildren. My fondest memory with him is when he’d share his meal of salt fish with me, advising me to first go get a tall glass of cold water because he knew I was going to need it. He always had Purity Jam Jams and Peppermint Nobs to share, also. I remember he took me with him on a berry picking excursion in his motorboat. I was seasick and I remember him holding me over the edge of the boat so I could throw up. I was just hanging there, but I trusted him completely to keep me safe. He always had my back. He was a man of honesty and conviction and one whom I will never forget. My beautiful grandmother bore and raised 16 children, along with numerous grandchildren and more besides. She was a woman of deep faith, who always said her prayers and belief in God is what got her through each day. She was a kind, gentle and oh so loving soul, with the uncanny ability to make each person feel like they were the most important. She suffered many hardships raising her children, but they were never without food or clothing. When she was having one baby, she couldn’t wait to have another. She was a remarkable, amazing woman and one that I am honoured to call my grandmother. These outstanding people have left footprints on my heart and left a beautiful legacy of unconditional love for those left behind." Thank you Hilda. And congratulations. The Lanes Team LanesRetirementLiving.com #GrandparentsDay #LanesRetirementLiving

WE'RE HIRING! Lanes Retirement Living is currently looking for a LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE for our new Independent and Assisted Living residence in Airport Heights. Reporting directly to the Care Manager, the Licensed Practical Nurse will be responsible for providing planned, resident-oriented, goal-directed nursing care in accordance with the Standards of Care outlined by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses. For further details, a list of qualifications for the position,... and to apply, please visit https://lanesretirementliving.com/careers/ Thank you! The Lanes Team

WE'RE HIRING! Lanes Retirement Living is currently looking for PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANTS for our new Independent and Assisted Living residence in Airport Heights, to work with the Care Manager and the other members of the interdisciplinary care team to develop, implement, modify, and evaluate resident care plans and provide a superior resident experience. For further details, a list of qualifications for the position, and to apply, please visit https://lanesretirementliving.co...m/careers/ Thank you! The Lanes Team

Zelma is another recent arrival at our new mixed-use retirement community in St. John’s. In need of respite care following surgery, Zelma looked to the Lanes team of professionals to help manage her recovery. Zelma’s family was involved throughout her stay with Lanes, visiting regularly to spend some quality time, while leaving the rehabilitation and day-to-day care to the experts. Zelma dropped by the front desk to say goodbye this morning. Her stay with us was brief, but sh...e was already part of the family. Good luck with everything Zelma. We miss you already. The Lanes Team LiveAtLanes.com #RespiteCare #IndependentAndAssistedLiving #RetirementLiving

THE ACCOLADES KEEP ROLLING IN! Here’s more of the great reaction to our new St. John’s retirement residence: It is beyond beautiful. It's all anyone would need and more. I had an opportunity to tour the building. Thank you Steve and Chef Nick. RHONDA PEDDLE... Anyone who lives there is going to be so spoiled! AMANDA GROUCHY A beautiful place to retire. BONNIE ENVOY Great facility! BRENDA LEE My plan for retirement. GLYNIS HUMBER Marvellous. BARB BROWN Congratulations on the opening. Such a fabulous facility! STEPHEN COLLETT Absolutely beautiful! LISA CLARK Gorgeous. WOW! This is first class for sure. SHIRLEY FLYNN NORMORE You have gone above and beyond while keeping in mind what matters most. MAUREEN POTTLE Thanks to everyone for the wonderful feedback! The Lanes Team LanesRetirementLiving.com #RetirementLiving #IndependentAndAssistedLiving