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September/October 2025 – OARC in Action

The September/October 2025 issue of OARC in Action celebrates Residents’ Council Week while sharing opportunities for residents to contribute to food service improvements, learning, and culture change.

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Inside this issue

  • Food Service Survey for Residents
  • OARC team growth
  • Resident Leaders in action
  • Residents’ Council Week highlights
  • Sharron Cooke Annual Legacy Award recipient
  • September 30 reflections
  • Respiratory preparedness webinar
  • Conference and events updates
  • Ministry updates
  • OARC Forums

See how residents and Residents’ Councils continue to influence long-term care through participation, leadership, and shared learning.

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Do you have a story about a project, event or program that was supported by your home’s Residents’ Council? We invite you to submit your stories for the chance to be featured in our next issue!

August 2025 – Residents’ Council Week Countdown

Get ready for Residents’ Council Week with planning ideas, celebration resources, contests, webinars, and community events designed to recognize resident leadership across Ontario. This bulletin also highlights the Sharron Cooke Annual Legacy Award and creative opportunities for residents to celebrate their rights and contributions.

June/July 2025 – OARC in Action

The June/July 2025 issue of OARC in Action highlights resident leadership, long-term care home stories, and new opportunities for learning and collaboration.

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Inside this issue

  • Residents’ Council Week contest winner
  • OARC governance update
  • July webinar
  • Remembering Les Froats
  • Greenwood Court and Southbridge London spotlights
  • Building relationships with government partners
  • REAL members in action
  • Ontario CLRI EDI Survey
  • Conference and events updates
  • OARC Forums

Use this issue to spark conversation, share updates, and celebrate the voices of residents across Ontario.

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Do you have a story about a project, event or program that was supported by your home’s Residents’ Council? We invite you to submit your stories for the chance to be featured in our next issue!

May 2025 – OARC in Action

The May 2025 issue of OARC in Action brings together education, resources, and upcoming opportunities for residents, Residents’ Councils, and their supporters.

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Inside this issue

  • OARC webinars
  • Seasons magazine
  • Monthly forum for Residents’ Council Assistants
  • French Residents’ Bill of Rights resource
  • Learning and research opportunities
  • 2025 long-term care accommodation rates
  • Conference and events updates
  • Sharron Cooke Annual Legacy Award
  • May reflections

Stay informed, inspired, and connected with the latest OARC resources and sector updates.

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Do you have a story about a project, event or program that was supported by your home’s Residents’ Council? We invite you to submit your stories for the chance to be featured in our next issue!

2025 Spring/Summer – Seasons

Discover how residents and long-term care teams are working together to improve daily life through collaboration and innovation. 

Inside this issue 

  • Resident-led quality improvement  
  • Improving food and dining experiences  
  • Reimagining care conferences  
  • Resident engagement in research  
  • Residents’ Council Week  
  • 2024 Sharron Cooke Annual Legacy Award  

Explore practical examples of resident leadership creating positive change across Ontario long-term care homes.

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Submit Your Story

Do you have a story about a project, event or program that was supported by your home’s Residents’ Council? We invite you to submit your stories for the chance to be featured in our next issue!

April 2025 – OARC in Action

The April 2025 issue of OARC in Action highlights resident leadership, new educational resources, and important organizational and sector updates.

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Inside this issue

  • Seasons magazine
  • OARC Board announcements
  • REAL members in action
  • Annual Residents’ Council Survey
  • New Residents’ Bill of Rights translation
  • Long-term care food services learning modules
  • Learning and research opportunities
  • OARC membership renewal
  • Government updates
  • May themes and events
  • Conference and events updates

Explore the latest opportunities for Residents’ Councils to learn, connect, and participate in long-term care improvement.

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Submit Your Story

Do you have a story about a project, event or program that was supported by your home’s Residents’ Council? We invite you to submit your stories for the chance to be featured in our next issue!

March 2025 – OARC in Action

The March 2025 issue of OARC in Action highlights Nutrition Month, resident participation, education, and sector updates from across Ontario.

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Inside this issue

  • March highlights
  • RNAO symposium
  • OARC webinar and OSNAC survey
  • OARC membership renewal
  • Home support highlights
  • Patient Ombudsman Annual Report
  • Long-term care conference updates

Discover how residents, long-term care teams, and sector partners are creating opportunities for learning and meaningful engagement.

Share Your Story

Submit Your Story

Do you have a story about a project, event or program that was supported by your home’s Residents’ Council? We invite you to submit your stories for the chance to be featured in our next issue!

February 2025 – Provincial Election and Webinar Reminders

Residents have the right to vote, and this bulletin helps Residents’ Councils and long-term care homes prepare for Ontario’s provincial election. It also shares upcoming educational webinars focused on resident mentorship, leadership, nutrition, and advocacy, providing opportunities to learn, connect, and strengthen resident engagement.

February 2025 – OARC in Action

TThe February 2025 issue of OARC in Action highlights resident leadership and shares important opportunities to participate in elections, education, research, and OARC activities.

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Inside this issue

  • REAL members in action
  • Ontario election information
  • OARC webinars
  • OARC membership renewal
  • PREVENT Trial research opportunity
  • Together We Care 2025

See how residents are sharing their experiences, building knowledge, and contributing to long-term care across Ontario.

Share Your Story

Submit Your Story

Do you have a story about a project, event or program that was supported by your home’s Residents’ Council? We invite you to submit your stories for the chance to be featured in our next issue!

January 2025 – Dementia Care Preparedness Initiative

Learn about Ontario’s Dementia Care Preparedness Initiative and how long-term care homes can participate in this province-wide effort to strengthen dementia care. This bulletin explains the initiative’s purpose, funding opportunities, and goals, while encouraging Residents’ Councils and home leadership to work together to shape future planning and improve quality of life for residents.