Elgin Mills Celebrates Robbie Burns!

The Robbie Burns festivities continued at Delmanor Elgin Mills. The Scottish poet's life was celebrated on January 25th with a party for Delmanor residents and community guests.

A distinguished piper and traditional Scottish dancers, "Celtic Connections" provided a entertaining and lively atmosphere for all to enjoy. Haggis, fresh baked soda bread and shortbread cookies were enjoyed by all of the guests as they tapped their toes and sung along with traditional Scottish tunes.

For further information, please contact Whitney Hilts, Recreation Manager at Delmanor Elgin Mills or to obtain more information about retirement living at Delmanor Elgin Mills, please contact Susan Applebaum, Marketing & Community Relations Manager (905) 770-7963 or visit us at www.delmanor.com

Delmanor Northtown Celebrates Robbie Burns Day!

Delmanor Northtown celebrated the birthday of Scotland's national poet in style. Par Three, a classic Scottish band, performed many traditional Scottish favourites for the Delmanor residents and guests of the retirement community. Among Burns many poems is one called "To a Haggis," in which he describes the dish as that "Great chieftain O' the puddin'-race." Naturally, haggis was served at the party while being piped in by Piper Chris Johnson. Everyone who attended this event had a wonderful time! For more information about Delmanor Northtown, please contact Laurie Fortin, Assistant Marketing Manger at 416-225-9146 or www.delmanor.com.

Jessie & Charles wear tartan for the special occasion

Margaret & Bag Piper Chris

Scottish Haggis

Delmanor Elgin Mills Tours Specialty Chocolate Shop

Residents of Delmanor Elgin Mills kicked off the season with a trip to a local mother and daughter owned chocolate shop.

Residents visited Charlinda Chocolate Cafe at Ninth Line & Bloomington in Stouffville to do some chocolate sampling and to enjoy a coffee as they learned about the history of the shop and chocolate making in Canada .

Charlinda's provided many beautiful gift ideas for the residents to spoil loved ones, along with the satisfaction of many a sweet tooth! Charlinda's works primarily in online ordering, but operates their retail store as well from Tuesdays to Saturdays.

If you would like to contact Charlinda's, they can be reached at (905) 640-8089 or at www.charlinda.com.

For more information about recreation events or day trips at Delmanor Elgin Mills, please contact Whitney Hilts, Recreation Manager or Susan Applebaum, Marketing Manager at (905) 770-7963. You can also visit Delmanor Seniors Communities at www.delmanor.com.

Let the Fundraising Begin!

Delmanor Elgin Mills kicked off their month long fundraising campaign for the "Fit for Heart" Walk-a-thon that will be held on Sunday, February 13th.

Residents, family, friends and staff marvelled in the "Pickpocket Magic" of James Harrison. Whitney Hilts, Recreation Manager for Delmanor Elgin Mills and other event organizers set up a table of 50/50 tickets and raffle tickets to enter to win one of two mouth watering "chocolate lovers " baskets and elegant tea pots. The Delmanor team will be fundraising every afternoon until the walk-a-thon on February 13th.

The magic show consisted of many exciting tricks including the removal of a seniors watch without being noticed and making another resident’s wedding band disappear only to find it magically reappear in a walnut! There was plenty of laughs and cheers as seniors of the retirement community eagerly supported this important cause with a jaw dropping good time!

For further information about fund raising for the Fit for Heart Walk-a-thon or if you would like to learn more about retirement living at Delmanor Elgin Mills, please contact Whitney Hilts at (905) 770-7963 or www.delmanor.com

Delmanor Glen Abbey Sponsors Bonspiel Tournament

Delmanor Glen Abbey was proud to be the sole sponsors of the Senior Men's Bonspiel Tournament that was held on December 1st, 2nd and 3rd at the Oakville Curling Club. The Tournament consisted of 32 teams from the GTA, for a total of 120 senior gentlemen in all.

The tournament was founded by Mr. Bill Finlay. Bill threw the opening rock while wearing his WW2 Fighter Pilot jacket that still fits like a glove; what an inspiration!

Mr. Bill Finlay

Many community members, along with all of the participants, had a fantastic time at this very well organized event. Delmanor Glen Abbey's Marketing and Community Relations Manager, Julie Shuster, presented the winning team from Burlington with the trophy. Delmanor Glen Abbey looks forward to sponsoring this event next year!

Bill Finlay & Julie Shuster, Marketing & Community Relations Manager, Delmanor Glen Abbey

For more information about retirement living at Delmanor Glen Abbey, please contact Julie Shuster at 905-469-3232