I'm Aline Shaw, wife to Robert (1987), Mother to 3 boys and Tanya (1989).  Our daughter is my motivation to be actively seeking a sound community setting for her to live out her life, beyond my life, as she is determined to outlive me... against all odds.   Her life has included many health concerns, and planning for her future needs is a priority for us.  These gatherings with families have given me strength in challenging times and restored my hope in planning for her future.

I’m Leanne Wheatstone, born and raised in Kenora. My husband and I have raised our two now-adult children here and started planning a safe, meaningful future for our daughter in her hometown. Years ago, I realized how isolating it was to do this alone. During COVID, I connected with other families through a Zoom facilitator, finding support, understanding, and manageable steps toward our goals.

This inspired me to bring that sense of connection home. Today, we have an amazing network of families in Kenora, sharing experiences, resources, and hope. Working alongside the other two founders and connecting with families has been a powerful journey, giving us strength, a collective voice, and confidence to plan for the future with knowledge of what’s possible.

Hello,  My name is Jean Creason and I’m an older parent of a daughter, Tara, who is twenty nine and has a developmental delay.  She will always need some support.  Our first concern is safe and secure housing where she can age in place.  Meeting with other parents who are like minded in planning for their loved one’s future is a big plus.  We all have different visions and needs but we’re here to support each other.  This group gives me confidence in moving forward.