The Village at University Gates

The Village at University Gates A vibrant community offering both Long-Term Care and Retirement Living, home to over 500 residents.

We proudly share our space beside the Research Institution for Ageing. The Village at University Gates is a long term care home located in Waterloo with a unique partnership with the Research Institute for Aging (RIA), The University of Waterloo, and Conestoga College. We believe in resident centred care with a strong emphasis on the residents needs and desires. Our partnership with research and education helps us to provide the most innovative care to our residents.

Last night we came together to celebrate our incredible team and all the hard work, compassion, and dedication they brin...
05/23/2026

Last night we came together to celebrate our incredible team and all the hard work, compassion, and dedication they bring each and every day to our residents and village.

We hope everyone enjoyed the evening filled with great food, time together, the casino games, and the dance floor fun! It was wonderful to see so many team members laughing, celebrating, and making memories together.

Congratulations again to all of our Credo Award winners — we are so proud of each of you and the impact you make every day at University Gates. Thank you to our entire team for everything you do to help make our village feel like home.

University Gates. Events like this remind us how special our village truly is and how lucky we are to have such an incre...
05/23/2026

University Gates. Events like this remind us how special our village truly is and how lucky we are to have such an incredible team supporting our residents every single day.

During the evening, we had the honour of announcing our 2026 Credo Award Winners for University Gates:

✨ Know Me – Blanca Talavera (RH)
✨ Be Present – Sophy Zin Aung (RH)
✨ Walk in My Shoes – Anna Liza Trasporto (LTC)
✨ Earn Trust – Lilyn Colanag (LTC)
✨ Follow Through – Ria Kumari (RH)

Congratulations to all of our winners! We are so proud of the dedication, compassion, and hard work you bring to our residents and village each and every day. Thank you for all that you do!

Team members from Long-Term Care came together with residents to make treats inspired by their cultural roots and tradit...
05/21/2026

Team members from Long-Term Care came together with residents to make treats inspired by their cultural roots and traditions. Residents then gathered on Main Street to sample all the delicious creations and learn more about the different cultures represented within our community.

Today’s celebration of World Cultural Diversity Day was a wonderful reminder of how much we can learn from one another and how special it is to share the traditions, foods, and stories that make each of us unique.

Thank you to all the team members who shared a piece of their home, culture, and traditions with our residents today.

Rain or shine, nothing was stopping us from firing up the grill today! As part of Team Appreciation Week, we treated our...
05/13/2026

Rain or shine, nothing was stopping us from firing up the grill today!

As part of Team Appreciation Week, we treated our amazing team to burgers fresh off the BBQ—and it was the perfect way to say THANK YOU for everything you do each and every day.

The weather may not have been perfect, but the smiles, laughter, and team spirit made it a great day!

We are so grateful for this incredible team who always show up with heart, dedication, and care.

Today at University Gates we celebrate all the amazing women who give love, care, guidance, and support in so many diffe...
05/10/2026

Today at University Gates we celebrate all the amazing women who give love, care, guidance, and support in so many different ways.

Happy Mother’s Day to moms, stepmoms, mothers-to-be, adoptive mothers, grandmothers, foster mothers, chosen family, and all those we see as mother figures in our lives. Your kindness, strength, and love help shape our families, communities, and hearts every single day.

Today we celebrate you and all the meaningful ways you make a difference. Wishing everyone a day filled with love, joy, and special moments.

Today, our residents enjoyed a special treat from McDonald's in support of McHappy Day! 🍟🍔There were lots of smiles, gre...
05/06/2026

Today, our residents enjoyed a special treat from McDonald's in support of McHappy Day! 🍟🍔

There were lots of smiles, great food, and even better company as we came together for such a meaningful cause. A big thank you to everyone who joined in the fun and helped support McHappy Day—what a great way to give back!

We had the pleasure of visiting the Retired Women Teachers of Ontario today 📚✨ Thank you for having us — it was such a l...
04/27/2026

We had the pleasure of visiting the Retired Women Teachers of Ontario today 📚✨ Thank you for having us — it was such a lovely afternoon.

This Earth Day, our residents came together to make a difference right here in our Village 🌎In the afternoon, a group en...
04/22/2026

This Earth Day, our residents came together to make a difference right here in our Village 🌎

In the afternoon, a group enjoyed a walk around the community, taking time to pick up litter and help keep our outdoor spaces clean—all while enjoying the beautiful weather and fresh air.

The celebration continued with live outdoor entertainment, bringing everyone together to relax, connect, and enjoy the day.

Moments like these remind us that even small actions can make a big impact, especially when done together.

Happy Earth Day from all of us at University Gates!

04/22/2026

Marguerite Munroe brings energy, leadership, and connection to many parts of Village Life at The Village at University Gates

She supports book club, Residents’ Council, choir, the library in both Retirement and Long-Term Care, and even organizes euchre tournaments while teaching fellow residents how to play. Along with her many contributions, Marguerite is also a strong advocate for others and is always looking for ways to make the Village even better.

Her willingness to lead, support, and uplift those around her makes a meaningful difference every day. We are proud to celebrate Marguerite as a Barb Schlegel Volunteer Award recipient.

Learn more about this year’s recipients:
https://schlegelvillages.com/volunteer/awards2026

💙 Thank You, University Gates Community! 💙Thank you to everyone who joined us on Main Street this Wednesday for our Alzh...
01/09/2026

💙 Thank You, University Gates Community! 💙

Thank you to everyone who joined us on Main Street this Wednesday for our Alzheimer’s Coffee Break. All donations went directly to the Alzheimer’s Society, and together we raised $393.85 in support of this important cause.

Thank you as well to Tim Hortons for providing the coffee, hot chocolate, and Timbits that helped make the morning such a success.

We truly appreciate everyone’s support and participation. ☕💙

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250 Laurelwood Drive
Waterloo, ON
N2J0E2

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