
Reflections, gratitude, and tribute to the wisdom of Season 1
12/21/21 • 35 min
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Episode #32 - Erin Davis brings us this very special season-ending edition of #ElderWisdom | Stories from the Green Bench.
"In more than 30 episodes, we have hit milestones, grown bigger, gone deeper than any one of us could have imagined back when Ron Schlegel gave his blessing to this idea of amplifying the voices and tapping the wisdom of those most cherished among us, our seniors." - Erin Davis
"The position of co-host has the experience of a lifetime for me. I've grown in many many ways, with friendships, knowledge and a new lease on life." -Lloyd Hetherington
"My favourite part of the podcast is being able to put my headset on and go for a walk with my dad." - Denise Hutchinson
Hear about Erin's favourite episode: #18 with Patricia & Dennis Bayley from The Village of Taunton Mills.
Lloyd shares an episode that resonates with him, it was the story with Sheri Noecker from The Village at University Gates on Episode #27.
What podcast guest's story has resonated with you? Share with us on social media using the #ElderWisdom tag or through our website contact form at elderwisdom.ca
Messages of gratitude for the wisdom and stories shared on these podcasts brought to you by Schlegel Villages team members, podcast production team, and some online reviews.
We love to hear from you whether it is through our social media channels, our website elderwisdom.ca, or in podcast reviews on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, or the Goodpods App.
We captured some words of wisdom from Centenarians living at Schlegel Villages. Marie Rosa is 106 years old living at The Village of Humber Heights in Etobicoke with her little sister Virginia who is 100. The question asked is 'What advice or words of wisdom would you give your 20-year-old self?'
104-year-old Bessie shares her words of wisdom from The Village of Taunton Mills in Whitby, "Sing more".
Our gratitude:
*Lloyd Hetherington
*The Village Team Members
*Rob Whitehead
*Ted Hudson
*Memory Tree Productions team, Peter Shannon, Melinda Wilson, Karen Kocher
*Our listeners from around the world
and a big thank you to our host, Erin Davis
From all of us at Schlegel Villages and the podcast team, we thank Lloyd Hetherington for his wisdom, stories, and engagement on the green bench. He will be stepping back from the co-host role and will continue to be involved in different ways with the #ElderWisdom campaign.
We will be back in February 2022 with Season 2 and welcoming a new co-host, Doug Robinson, who was our first guest of Season 1 and lives at The Village of Sandalwood Park in Brampton.
"Take the time, relax, unwind your soul and you will find that in every podcast there is a grain of truth just waiting for you to enjoy it and grow with it." -Lloyd Hetherington
Subscribe, rate, and review our podcast on any network and share your thoughts on social media using the #ElderWisdom tag to help others find us.
----more----
The Green Bench is a symbol of elder wisdom. Physically or virtually, the bench invites us all to sit alongside a senior, share a conversation, or give and offer advice.
It challenges the stigma seniors face; the ageism still so prevalent in society. It reminds us of the wealth of wisdom our elders offer and in doing so, helps restore them to a place of reverence.
"The greatest untapped resource in Canada, if not the world, is the collective wisdom of our elders." -Ron Schlegel
This podcast is brought to you by Schlegel Villages, retirement & long-term care homes in Ontario, Canada.
#ElderWisdom | Stories from the Green Bench is produced by Memory Tree Productions
Learn more about our host, Erin Davis, at erindavis.com
Learn more about co-host, Lloyd Hetherington
Learn more about #ElderWisdom at elderwisdom.ca
Episode #32 - Erin Davis brings us this very special season-ending edition of #ElderWisdom | Stories from the Green Bench.
"In more than 30 episodes, we have hit milestones, grown bigger, gone deeper than any one of us could have imagined back when Ron Schlegel gave his blessing to this idea of amplifying the voices and tapping the wisdom of those most cherished among us, our seniors." - Erin Davis
"The position of co-host has the experience of a lifetime for me. I've grown in many many ways, with friendships, knowledge and a new lease on life." -Lloyd Hetherington
"My favourite part of the podcast is being able to put my headset on and go for a walk with my dad." - Denise Hutchinson
Hear about Erin's favourite episode: #18 with Patricia & Dennis Bayley from The Village of Taunton Mills.
Lloyd shares an episode that resonates with him, it was the story with Sheri Noecker from The Village at University Gates on Episode #27.
What podcast guest's story has resonated with you? Share with us on social media using the #ElderWisdom tag or through our website contact form at elderwisdom.ca
Messages of gratitude for the wisdom and stories shared on these podcasts brought to you by Schlegel Villages team members, podcast production team, and some online reviews.
We love to hear from you whether it is through our social media channels, our website elderwisdom.ca, or in podcast reviews on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, or the Goodpods App.
We captured some words of wisdom from Centenarians living at Schlegel Villages. Marie Rosa is 106 years old living at The Village of Humber Heights in Etobicoke with her little sister Virginia who is 100. The question asked is 'What advice or words of wisdom would you give your 20-year-old self?'
104-year-old Bessie shares her words of wisdom from The Village of Taunton Mills in Whitby, "Sing more".
Our gratitude:
*Lloyd Hetherington
*The Village Team Members
*Rob Whitehead
*Ted Hudson
*Memory Tree Productions team, Peter Shannon, Melinda Wilson, Karen Kocher
*Our listeners from around the world
and a big thank you to our host, Erin Davis
From all of us at Schlegel Villages and the podcast team, we thank Lloyd Hetherington for his wisdom, stories, and engagement on the green bench. He will be stepping back from the co-host role and will continue to be involved in different ways with the #ElderWisdom campaign.
We will be back in February 2022 with Season 2 and welcoming a new co-host, Doug Robinson, who was our first guest of Season 1 and lives at The Village of Sandalwood Park in Brampton.
"Take the time, relax, unwind your soul and you will find that in every podcast there is a grain of truth just waiting for you to enjoy it and grow with it." -Lloyd Hetherington
Subscribe, rate, and review our podcast on any network and share your thoughts on social media using the #ElderWisdom tag to help others find us.
----more----
The Green Bench is a symbol of elder wisdom. Physically or virtually, the bench invites us all to sit alongside a senior, share a conversation, or give and offer advice.
It challenges the stigma seniors face; the ageism still so prevalent in society. It reminds us of the wealth of wisdom our elders offer and in doing so, helps restore them to a place of reverence.
"The greatest untapped resource in Canada, if not the world, is the collective wisdom of our elders." -Ron Schlegel
This podcast is brought to you by Schlegel Villages, retirement & long-term care homes in Ontario, Canada.
#ElderWisdom | Stories from the Green Bench is produced by Memory Tree Productions
Learn more about our host, Erin Davis, at erindavis.com
Learn more about co-host, Lloyd Hetherington
Learn more about #ElderWisdom at elderwisdom.ca
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Rita Munro - How does your garden grow? Gardening, Nursing, and Journalism
Episode #31 - Rita Munro joins Erin Davis from The Village of Arbour Trails in Guelph, a place she makes more beautiful simply by being there, sharing her outdoor expertise, and bringing people together to grow gardens and friendships.
When Rita moved to the Village, she suggested a need for a garden outside the front of the Village. Pitched the idea to Wendy, Director of Lifestyle Options, and everyone came together to make this happen.
Gardening advice from Rita. "Look at the plants/flowers that you really like and research its requirements. It's not rocket science or difficult at all."
"Don't be intimidated by gardening because it not really a difficult thing at all." -Rita Munro
Rita worked in the operating room all of her career, in a high energy tense state all the time. Coming home to her garden, her own little paradise to enjoy and let the tense or emotional feelings fade away.
"Anyone can benefit from time outside; a green pleasant smelling outdoor spot brings solace." -Rita Munro
From Medium.com:
Those who garden regularly have the most benefits from the sensory experience
- Exercise
- Stress reduction
- Decreased risk of dementia
- Good dose of sunshine
- pulling weeds can burn upto 400 calories an hour
- critical thought which keeps you sharp
Featured Poem read by Lloyd Hetherington: God's Garden by Dorothy Gurney
Rita shares about her career as a nurse and how it began in Kingston and enjoyed every moment throughout her life. About her career as a nurse in the operating room, "everything that you are doing is helping someone, there's terrific team spirit, and clear organization." -Rita Munro
"So disappointing that people would use the locations of hospitals to protest trying to undermind this group of people that we need more than ever." -Rita Munro
On journalism, Rita has written a memoire: A snapshot of life in the depression
A story of growing up in the Ottawa valley to share with family
#ElderWisdom
"Patience is so important to going through life." -Rita Munro
"If you can divert your concern into something positive, reaching outside of yourself whenever possible." -Rita Munro
Is there a group you belong to? (Coffee group, Discussion group)
"People don't retire from gardening, they retire to do gardening." - Erin Davis
Subscribe, rate, and review our podcast on any network and share your thoughts on social media using the #ElderWisdom tag to help others find us.
----more----
The Green Bench is a symbol of elder wisdom. Physically or virtually, the bench invites us all to sit alongside a senior, share a conversation, or give and offer advice.
It challenges the stigma seniors face; the ageism still so prevalent in society. It reminds us of the wealth of wisdom our elders offer and in doing so, helps restore them to a place of reverence.
"The greatest untapped resource in Canada, if not the world, is the collective wisdom of our elders." -Ron Schlegel
This podcast is brought to you by Schlegel Villages, retirement & long-term care homes in Ontario, Canada.
#ElderWisdom | Stories from the Green Bench is produced by Memory Tree Productions
Learn more about our host, Erin Davis, at erindavis.com
Learn more about co-host, Lloyd Hetherington
Learn more about #ElderWisdom at elderwisdom.ca
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The Green Bench is a symbol of elder wisdom. Physically or virtually, the bench invites us all to sit alongside a senior, share a conversation, or give and offer advice.
It challenges the stigma seniors face; the ageism still so prevalent in society. It reminds us of the wealth of wisdom our elders offer and in doing so, helps restore them to a place of reverence.
"The greatest untapped resource in Canada, if not the world, is the collective wisdom of our elders." -Ron Schlegel
Subscribe, rate, and review our podcast on any network and share your thoughts on social media using the #ElderWisdom tag to help others find us.
This podcast is brought to you by Schlegel Villages, retirement & long-term care homes in Ontario, Canada.
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