Delmanor Northtown Celebrates the Opera!

Special invited guest Wayne Gooding, a speaker with the Canadian Opera Company and editor of the Canadian Opera Magazine, offered an opera related seminar to the Delmanor Northtown seniors which included wonderful recorded music.

Nikki, Zelda, Wayne & Twila

Invited guests and residents of Delmanor Northtown enjoyed refreshments following this very interesting and informative lecture.

Some of the delicious desserts served after the lecture

Interesting Fact - more than 1 million Canadians attend the opera each year!

For more information about Delmanor Northtown, please contact Laurie Fortin, Marketing & Community Relations Manager at (416) 225-9146 or online at delmanor.com

Hawaii Comes to Delmanor Elgin Mills

Residents, community members and staff gathered together to celebrate the music of Hawaii with an afternoon of entertainment by The Harmony Show Band.

Hilarious Hawaiian costumes

The Residents got into the spirit of the island by taking hula lessons and performing in front of the audience.

Residents dancing the Luau

Everyone had lots of fun and laughs during this entertaining afternoon.  The seniors ended the party with Hawaiian pizza and pineapple smoothies, delicious!

The Harmony Show Band

For more information about retirement living at Delmanor Elgin Mills, please contact Susan Applebaum, Marketing & Community Relations Manager at (905) 770-7963 or visit them online at delmanor.com

DELMANOR WYNFORD AWARDED GOLD LEED CERTIFICATION - A FIRST FOR RETIREMENT RESIDENCES IN CANADA

Every building has an environmental impact and Delmanor Wynford is following in the tradition of its parent company Tridel. Tridel is very proud of both the fact that they have sold more LEED® candidate suites than any other builder in the GTA and the fact that Delmanor Wynford Is the first LEED® certified (gold) building in the retirement rental residence category in Canada.

According to Delmanor COO Sheldon Gould “we diligently pursued LEED certification from the outset. We made the conscious decision to lower adverse environmental impact and at the same time raise the standard of comfort of our residents”. No small feat;, their achievements were measured and evaluated through every stage of the planning, building and completion process. Today the results are readily apparent to visitors and residents alike.

LEED® has become the standard for Tridel and Delmanor, and today Wynford continues to operate to LEED standards. LEED® is the most established and comprehensive green rating system out there. LEED® stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design and is administered by the Canada Green Building Council. Its strict criteria are second to none, and far from every building qualifies after undergoing the rigorous testing process. That means Wynford has been certified in all six categories outlined by the LEED® Program: sustainable sites, water efficiency’ energy & atmosphere, materials & resources’ indoor environmental quality’ innovation and design process.

At Delmanor Wynford, improved indoor air quality comes from installing superior systems and materials and the continued use of environmentally supportive cleaning solutions.

Here are some of the included benefits of living at Delmanor Wynford:

• Carpets, paints and adhesives contain fewer volatile organic compounds
• Improved ventilation delivers fresh air to every suite while exhausting stale air from washrooms
• MERV 13 filters installed on central building air delivery systems provide superior filtration and air quality
• Air tight construction minimizes transfer of contaminants between suites.

For more information or a tour of Delmanor Wynford and its superior LEED certified living standard contact Monique Kuhn or Pam Palmer at (416) 331-9797 .

Pictured left to right in photo are:

Michelle White, General Manager at Delmanor Wynford

Roy Berman, Senior Vice-President of Tridel

John Parker, Toronto Councillor

Kathleen Wynne, MPP Don Valley West

Sheldon Gould, Chief Operating Officer at Delmanor Seniors Communities

Olympic Torch Bearer Visits Delmanor Glen Abbey

With Olympic excitement in full swing, Delmanor Glen Abbey residents and guests enjoyed a visit from torch bearer Arnold Huffman.

Arnold presented a PowerPoint presentation on his adventures through the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics.

Arnold with an excited Jean

The residents enjoyed his presentation and the anticipation of the Olympics that were enhanced with his slide show.

Delmanor Recreation Manager, Marilyn arranged this wonderful day that brought forth the Olympic spirit to all of the seniors at  Delmanor Glen Abbey.

Doris admiring the torch with Arnold

If you would like more information about Delmanor Glen Abbey, please contact Julie Shuster, Marketing & Community Relations Manager at (905) 469-3232 or take a virtual tour of the retirement residence at delmanor.com

Mini Putting at Delmanor Glen Abbey

During a hot summer afternoon, the rear garden of Delmanor Glen Abbey was transformed into a 5 hole mini putt course.


Residents Jean, Betty, Matthew, Lillian, Margarite and Lillian joined in a healthy and fun competition of mini putt golf.

The Delmanor Glen Abbey Golf Team

The seniors had a blast playing mini putt and then afterwards enjoying refreshments with friends.

If you would like to learn more about Delmanor Glen Abbey, please contact Julie Shuster, Marketing & Community Relations Manager at (905) 469-3232 or visit them online at delmanor.com

Canadian Legend Elvis Stojko Visits Delmanor Glen Abbey!

In honour of the commencement of the 2012 Summer Olympics, Elvis Stojko visited Delmanor Glen Abbey.  The residents and guests thoroughly enjoyed the company of Elvis and getting to know him.

The multiple World champion and Olympic medal recipient shook every resident's hand and signed autographs for his biography.

Pat with Elvis

Elvis with Mrs. Melville

Elvis announced that he will be starring in a new show called the "Land of Eternals" on the 14th and 15th of September at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre.  This production is a theatre show, not an ice performance.  Elvis is very excited to be working on this new venture.

Elvis with some of the Glen Abbey residents

Elvis fascinated the seniors with his multiple talents including acting, music, martial arts and of course over 20 years of amateur and professional figure skating and ice performing.

Karen, Glen Abbey GM with Elvis

It was truly and honour and thrill for everyone at Delmanor Glen Abbey who were given this wonderful opportunity to meet a Canadian legend.

Chef Adam with Elvis

For  more information about retirement living at Delmanor Glen Abbey, please contact Julie Shuster, Marketing & Community Relations Manager at (905) 469-3232 or visit them online at delmanor.com

Delmanor Wynford Hosts a Hawaiian Luau

Delmanor Wynford residents, families and staff enjoyed a summer BBQ on the rooftop terrace, thanks to good friends and perfect weather.

The theme for the BBQ was Hawaiian.  The residents were adorned with leis as they entered the rooftop terrace.  Staff members were all dressed in grass skirts, leis, Hawaiian shirts and hilarious coconut bras. 

Residents Min Yatabe and Dunc Duncan enjoying the sights and

sounds at the Hawaiian luau.

Residents enjoyed a Hawaiian themed lunch prepared by the Delmanor Wynford Chefs.  Following lunch, residents enjoyed an afternoon of Hawaiian dancing with eight lovely dancers from Siony's Dance Company.  The dancers made several costume changes throughout the afternoon and even had several residents dancing the hula!

Residents Bunty Ballentine and Jim Shortt adorned in Hawaiian leis.

The Delmanor Wynford Chefs prepared a wonderful Hawaiian BBQ lunch for the seniors, complete with a delicious assortment of salads, chicken breasts and sausages topped with mango and pineapple salsa.  For dessert, residents enjoyed fruit skewers and mango ice cream.

Marketing Manager, Pam Palmer, and Dining Room Assistant Supervisor,

Bob Kidd, dressed for the luau.

All of the residents thoroughly enjoyed their meal under the beautiful summer weathersun.  Everyone had a wonderful time at the Hawaiian luau and especially enjoyed learning the dances of Hawaii.  Aloha!

The beautiful dancers from Siony’s Dance Company.

For more information about retirement living at Delmanor Wynford, please contact Monique Kuhn or Pam Palmer, Marketing and Community Relations Managers at (416) 331-9797 or visit them online at delmanor.com

Celebrating 10 Wonderful Years at Delmanor Elgin Mills!

In recognition of 10 years of outstanding service in the Richmond Hill Community, a grand celebration was held to honour and recognize all of the support from residents and their families, amazing staff,, and the many service providers of Delmanor Elgin Mills over the past decade.

The retirement residence was abuzz with all of the residents and their families, many friends and supporters of Delmanor Elgin Mills, along with special guests, Richmond Hill Councilor Vito Spatafora, C.O.O of Delmanor Seniors Communities Sheldon Gould and Elaine Wood, Vice President of Marketing & Sales for Delmanor Seniors Communities.

Delmanor V.P Elaine Wood, Councilor Vita Spatafora
& Delmanor C.O.O Sheldon Gould

A very memorable evening filled with elegance and joy was shared by everyone who attended this gala event.  The delightful meal created by the Executive Culinary Team of Delmanor Elgin Mills was complimented by a sophisticated champagne fountain, beautifully arranged buffet stations and wonderful entertainment.

The Lovely Champagne Fountain

A touching and heartfelt speech delivered by Councilor Spatafora was a definite highlight of the evening.

The entire staff, management team and corporate office would like to thank everyone who has contributed to Delmanor Elgin Mills over the past 10 years of retirement living excellence!

For more information about Delmanor Elgin Mills or to arrange a tour of the residence, please contact Susan Applebaum or Jaimie Gatsos, Marketing & Community Relations Managers at (905) 770-7963 or visit their web page at delmanor.com

Canadiana-Rama at Delmanor Elgin Mills

Residents, community members and staff of Delmanor Elgin Mills, celebrated Canada Day with a full day of celebrations, food and fun!

Residents enjoying the beautiful weather on Canada Day

Residents and staff proudly wore their red and white for a backyard party in honour of our great nation.  Patriotic songs were enjoyed all afternoon from pianist-crooner Allison Kremer.

Allison Kremer entertaining the crowd

An impromptu dance party began with the seniors when the classic songs of Canadian legends Gordon Lightfoot and Neil Young were played.

Elgin Mills staff proudly supporting our nation

A wonderful time was had by everyone at the Canada Day celebrations at Delmanor Elgin Mills.

For more information about retirement living at Delmanor Elgin Mills, please contact Susan Applebaum, Marketing & Community Relations Manager at (905) 770-7963 or visit them online at delmanor.com

Chef Divakar Takes First Prize!

Congratulations go to Chef Divakar from Delmanor Northtown on placing first with his winning recipe at the ORCA Food & Hospitality Show!

Chef Divakar

Chef Divakar's famous salmon recipe won the highest award!  Upon acceptance of the designation, Chef Divakar spoke a few words about Delmanor Northtown and how his winning recipe is one of the signature dishes at the retirement residence.

Chef Divakar preparing his winning salmon recipe during a
recent cooking demonstration

Congratulation to Chef Divakar!

The award winning dish!

For more information about Delmanor Northtown or to arrange a tour of the retirement residence, please contact Laurie Fortin, Marketing & Community Relations Manager at (416) 225-9146 or visit them online at delmanor.com

Delmanor Glen Abbey Residents Enjoy the Pleasure of Gardening

In the Spring of this year, Delmanor Glen Abbey had a raised garden built to encourage the seniors to continue to grow vegetables & herbs during the summer months through their retirement.

Mrs. Guerre & Mrs. Fleming tending to the garden

The Glen Abbey residents planted tomatoes, parsley, cabbage, carrots, mint, chives and various other vegetables & herbs.  The Delmanor Executive Chefs and culinary team then used the herbs to season some of the many exquisite dishes that are created daily for the residents of Delmanor Glen Abbey.

Karen Goyer working in the garden

All of the residents thoroughly enjoy having this new space to garden and enjoy the outdoors. 

For more information about retirement living at Delmanor Glen Abbey, please contact Julie Shuster, Marketing & Community Relations Manager at (905) 469-3232 or visit them online at delmanor.com

City TV's Breakfast Television Comes to Delmanor Northtown

Kevin Frankish, co-host of BT-Breakfast Television, seen every weekday on the City TV Network, stopped by Delmanor Northtown for a special visit.

Robyn Knezic, General Manager of Delmanor Northtown was the lucky winner of a contest held by BT - Breakfast Television.

Kevin dropped by Delmanor Northtown to award the prize to the lucky recipient , Robyn,  and for a few photographs of the presentation.

Congratulations to Robyn Knezic of Delmanor Northtown from all of us at Delmanor Seniors Communities!