AVENS - A Community for Seniors is a seniors care campus providing long-term and dementia care to residents of the Northwest Territories who are unable to function independently because of physical, medical and cognitive disabilities, and providing 32 independent housing units for independent seniors living. The 29-bed AVEN Manor (long-term care), 28-bed AVEN Cottages (dementia and respite care), 24-unit AVEN Court, and 8-unit AVEN Ridge independent housing facilities are all at 100% capacity with long wait lists. Besides housing and medical support, AVENS provides residents with a wide range of social activities. AVEN’s Recreation Department provides a variety of programs to AVENS residents seven days a week with day time and evening activities available. Programs are intended to enhance quality of life by providing opportunities that contribute to a healthier mind and body. Programs are also designed to assist people with physical, cognitive and social limitations make the most of their lives. The variety of programs offered provides each resident with the opportunity for physical activity, intellectual stimulation, creativity, socialization and spirituality, and a community connection is maintained in the form of community outings throughout the month.