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“The world has changed in the last 90 years—and I’ve watched it change.” From St. John’s to Elmira to Brighton, these journeys remind us why elders’ stories matter. Watch the Green Bench trailer 🎬 youtu.be/chz5cnoTZhM #ElderWisdom

Listening changes everything. Thank you to Elderado for highlighting The Green Bench documentary and the #ElderWisdom movement that began with a simple idea: sit down, listen, and learn from older adults. Read the blog: elderado.ca/blog/the-green… #TheGreenBench #ListenToSeniors

Doug Robinson tipping his hat to a lifetime of stories. 🎩 At the premiere of #TheGreenBench, we are reminded that wisdom grows when we slow down, sit together, and listen. Watch the trailer: youtu.be/chz5cnoTZhM #ElderWisdom #TheGreenBench

Thank you to @schelegelvillages for inviting me to the premiere of The Green Bench documentary. It was truly a pleasure to watch Doug Robinson, Joan Demetriadis, Tom Farr, and Jan & Doug Nash revisit the places and moments that shaped their lives. The film is a powerful reminder of how important it is to pause, listen, and appreciate the wisdom of our elders. Taking time to reflect on #ElderWisdom enriches us all. I encourage everyone to catch one of the upcoming screenings across the province—you won’t want to miss it! #TheGreenBench

@TedHudson_ Thanks for sharing, Ted. I remembered reporting on that great initiative a decade ago! therecord.com/news/waterloo-…

Grateful to share this moment with Ron Schlegel at the premiere of #TheGreenBench His belief that “the greatest untapped resource in Canada, if not the world, is the collective wisdom of our elders” continues to inspire the #ElderWisdom movement. @GreenBenchStory

Stories have the power to change how we see aging. At the premiere of The Green Bench, we were reminded that every older adult carries a lifetime of wisdom, memories and experiences that continue to shape our communities. This heartfelt film follows residents from @SchlegelVillage as they return to places that shaped their lives. From St. John’s to England, Elmira to Ottawa, each journey reminds us that aging is not about looking back. It is about honouring a life still rich with meaning, relationships and possibility. For ten years, the @GreenBenchStory movement has invited people to slow down, sit together and listen. These conversations bridge generations and challenge misconceptions about aging. Learn more and take the pledge: elderwisdom.ca #ElderWisdom @NatKusendova

The ORCA Team had the pleasure of attending the premiere screening of the Green Bench Film. Congratulations to Brad Bushby & the entire @SchlegelVillage team on celebrating 10 years of the #ElderWisdom movement and for capturing such heartwarming stories from your residents!

A pleasure to attend the Green Carpet Reception for The Green Bench, produced by @SchlegelVillage It follows residents revisiting their hometowns & Green Elders Wisdom Bench intergenerational connecting conversations passing on wisdom. Trailer is here youtu.be/chz5cnoTZhM?si…

Waterloo's Tom Farr goes home in documentary celebrating 10 years of #ElderWisdom campaign cbc.ca/news/canada/ki… @CBCNews @GreenBenchStory

"The Green Bench" follows five remarkable residents from Schlegel Villages as they return to meaningful places in their lives @rickzamperin. FULL INTERVIEW: chch.com/morning-live/h…

What a great idea! twitter.com/cbcnews/status…

@ORCAretirement @SchlegelVillage Looking forward to sharing

#ORCAMember @SchlegelVillage premieres The Green Bench in just weeks! The documentary follows Ontario seniors revisiting meaningful places and sharing the stories that shaped their lives. 🎥 March 10: schlegelvillages.com/TheGreenBench Also featured at #TWC2026: together-we-care.com/2026/8695527

Premiere: The Green Bench—a documentary following Ontario seniors from Schlegel Villages returning to their hometowns and meaningful places to share stories and wisdom. Tue, Mar 10, 2026 • Centre In The Square, Kitchener. RSVP: schlegelvillages.com/TheGreenBench #ElderWisdom

St. Clair students bring coffee and companionship to neighbours at Schlegel Villages stclaircollege.ca/news/2026/st-c… #ElderWisdom

“They train hard.” Residents from eight @SchlegelVillage held their own Olympic games in Waterloo. And, they showed up ready to compete. Watch the CBC feature: cbc.ca/player/play/vi…

@OLTCAnews Looking forward to sharing this wonderful story.

Some of the most powerful moments at Together We Care don’t come from a podium. Join us for a special screening of The Green Bench. Bringing residents’ stories to the stage reflections on home, identity, and belonging, shared by those who lived them. A rare chance to slow down and listen. Register today: together-we-care.com/2026/8695527 #TWC2026 @SchlegelVillage #ElderWisdom

Neighbours of The Village at St. Clair enjoyed cozy cup of hot chocolate and shared their #ElderWisdom with love.❤️🌹 #happyvalentinesday #SchlegelVillages

I hope to see you at the Premiere of The Green Bench on March 10th. Schlegelvillages.com/thegreenbench #ElderWisdom