I can say I've tried everything at the Greenway... except actually living at the Greenway.
In my travels throughout Brampton, Revera's Greenway retirement residence is certainly one of the most interesting - and unexpected - places I've visited. You want a place where they throw the entire kitchen sink (and then some) in terms of the end user experience? This is the place for you.
I had to cover an event for the publication I work with, and quickly learned that it was a "film festival" debuting works focused on seniors, as part of a cross-country initiative that's held at various retirement homes throughout Canada. Make no mistake: this is a sprawling property, and possibly one of the nicest buildings I've visited in Brampton, purpose be damned. The owners clearly spared no expense kitting this place out.
That extends to the food as well. I had the opportunity to sample a number of items as the event concluded, and was bewildered when I saw chefs handing out glasses of champagne, entire racks of lamb(!!!!) and plenty of succulent appetizers. I later learned from a contact of mine that the chain went to the expense of source as many top-tier chefs as they could find to cook in the property, and given the response to these items, their efforts certainly weren't in vain.
This experience was also a unique one for me, as I had the chance to sit with former Premier Bill Davis for an hour and chat with him about his own retirement, the state of the city, Patrick Brown's role as mayor of Brampton and the future for the region. It was a treasured experience (after all, the man is 89), and one I certainly wouldn't forget.
The films shown during the event were also interesting, as they presented "slice of life" vignettes that focused on certain residents living at the property, and their quirks and hobbies. I certainly got the sense that many of them were shy or didn't know what to expect from the audience who came to view their work, but they seemed very impressed with the experience.
My time at the Greenway was a memorable one, and I'd certainly revisit if given the chance. read more