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Nestled in one of Calgary’s most distinguished suburban communities, The Lodge at Valley Ridge Retirement Residence is located next to the community’s prominent golf & country club. The Lodge is the ideal standard for senior living. The design is inspired by Alberta’s great mountain lodges, where life is relaxed and friendships are easily made. For your convenience, everything is included from our outstanding amenities and dining options to our forever changing schedule of recreational and social events. The Lodge at Valley Ridge Retirement Residence is perfect for an active living and entertaining lifestyle.
Glen Stirrett
General Manager
Glen joins The Lodge at Valley Ridge team after working in managerial and leadership roles at some of Alberta’s most luxurious hotels including The Fairmont Palliser, The Westin Calgary, and most recently the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. He has helped oversee the city’s largest food and beverage catering and convention space at The Calgary Stampede and contributed to the planning of “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth!” Glen’s work and life experiences, along with his passion for service excellence will help ensure that the needs of residents and employees are exceeded. His goal is to ensure all residents feel safe, have a rewarding lifestyle and are proud to call The Lodge their home. Glen spends his spare time with his wife and daughter, enjoying the natural beauty and incredible wildlife on mountain hiking trails or enjoying a great meal at one of the city’s many fantastic restaurants!
Services & Amenities
It's all here for you
Health & Wellness
We do whatever we can to ensure that all your health and wellness needs are met. When you are at your best, your physical, mental and social well-being are well looked after—this is what it means to live with Verve. The Lodge at Valley Ridge provides highly-skilled healthcare professionals to help our residents who require scheduled healthcare services and assisted living.
- Personalized care options available
- 24 hour access to highly-skilled medical professionals
- Contract with Alberta Health Services - Home Care Services
- Transportation to medical appointments
- Pharmaceutical services
- Optional wellness services available including massage therapy, audiology, mobile hygienist and a variety of esthetics services
- Emergency response pendants for each resident - optional
Life Enrichment
Just because you're aging doesn't mean you should stop living an active and vibrant lifestyle. Your dreams, passions and hobbies are as unique as you are. The Lodge at Valley Ridge is a place where you can continue to be you and continue to grow as an individual by being socially connected, and challenged in mind, body, and spirit.
- Valuable relationships are created by joining our various programs and recreational activities including coffee time, ladies hour, men’s luncheon, happy hour, etc.
- We challenge our residents with a variety of exercise programs such as chair yoga and tai chi, “Let’s Take a Stroll” walking program, Nintendo Wii bowling, and group exercise classes that include weights, therabands, and brain gym modalities
- Our multi-purpose room hosts painting classes, craft class, baking, knitting groups, ice cream parlours and more
- To engage mental stimulation we offer a current events discussion, bridge, whist, crib, scrabble, bingo, and have a well-stocked library and computer room with internet access
- The sounds of music are heard throughout the building at weekly entertainment events, monthly birthday parties, music appreciation events, Sunday morning church services, and a monthly hymn sing
- We enhance and enrich residents’ lives with volunteers from the community and we encourage resident to volunteer and engage in the community as well
Safety & Security
The Lodge at Valley Ridge is a place you can call home. And not because it's where you wake up every morning, but because you're surrounded by peace of mind and warmth from people who genuinely care about your well-being. We believe that you should feel safe and reassured when living here. Our 24 hour on site assistance, controlled front entrance, and individualized emergency response system are just the beginning. All our staff are trained in specific safety and security procedures which means that your safety isn't treated like a job—it's woven into everything we do.
- 24/7 emergency response system
- Suite door indicator checks
- Dining room attendance at lunch and supper
Amenities
If your home had everything you needed at your fingertips, combined with an engaging social calendar, you'd never want to leave. That's how we approach our communities, and The Lodge at Valley Ridge is without exception. Fulfilling your spirit, body, and mind means challenging yourself and bettering yourself. So, try our Chair Yoga or Tai Chi program and when you're done, relax with friends by sipping your favourite beverage in one of our fireplace lounges.
- Meeting in our cozy and spacious lounges with fireplace
- A stroll in the beautifully landscaped grounds
- Reading a good book in our library
- Enjoying music appreciation with featured entertainers
- Relaxing on our lovely upper deck while birdwatching
- Meet ’n Greet neighbours for special coffees and interesting conversation
- Having a cocktail in our pub
- Having a game of Billiards with fellow residents
- Enjoying an active game of Nintendo Bowling or a relaxing movie with popcorn on the big screen TV
- Attending spiritual services or a hymn sing in our vaulted ceiling chapel
- Pet Friendly
Dining
For most of us, the kitchen is the heart of the home. Everyone is welcomed with open arms and good food, and keeping in mind the tastes and preferences of both guests and family members alike is a pleasure. We agree that fussing over loved ones is a joyful part of creating a memorable meal, be it formal or informal. At The Lodge at Valley Ridge our Culinary Team takes care of everything so you can enjoy your time with friends and family. We're quite literally at your service.
- Offering three nutritious meals served daily
- Breakfast menu including hot and cold items
- Menu planning and preparing for your next special occasion
- In-suite catering/room service
- Providing you, our guests, with a memorable dining experience
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Dining
Chef prepared, world inspired.
We believe food is more than sustenance. Good food should be enjoyed with friends, made with fresh local ingredients, prepared from scratch by an experienced Culinary Team and served by friendly and courteous dining staff who know your personal tastes.
Bistro opens from 12:30 to 4 pm every day.
Sany Yourss
Dining Services Manager
Breakfast Sample Menu
Lunch Sample Menu
Dinner Sample Menu
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