Kicking Up Their Heels at Delmanor Glen Abbey!

In the spirit of the Calgary Stampede, Delmanor Glen Abbey residents and staff held a western themed BBQ to show that you don't have to live in Alberta to enjoy all things western!

The seniors dressed in their favourite country attire to really look the part of cowgirls and cowboys.  The residents really enjoyed wearing their comfortable jeans, plaid shirts and even a cowboy hat for some!

Glen Abbey staff

 Chef Carlos put on an amazing meal for the event with a western inspired menu, including baked beans, barbecued ribs, and the very popular sundae station with sinful topping selection.

The seniors and guests were then entertained by the talented Niels Pedersen, who played top country and western hits on  his dual keyboard.  The Rodeo theme was loved by all!  Everyone had a good laugh with friends, while enjoying the fun and light spirited afternoon.

Glen Abbey Residents Vic & Felicity

If you would like to learn more about retirement living at Delmanor Glen Abbey, or to arrange a tour of the residence, please contact James Lofranco, Marketing & Community Relations Manager at (905) 469-3232 or online at delmanor.com

Exciting News from Delmanor Prince Edward!

Construction is moving along wonderfully with Delmanor's fifth Retirement Residence located in the prestigious Kingsway neighborhood.

The construction team, consisting of tradespeople and the Deltera Team, met with Delmanor's COO Sheldon Gould and CFO Mark Zemel to provide an update on Delmanor Prince Edward's progress.

Sheldon, George & Mark

Things are looking great for the grand opening that is set for October 2014.  The residence's main kitchen is installed and the granite trim is being hung.  The "Old Mill Pub" is waiting for the addition of the big screen TV.

Granite Wall

Future home of the big screen TV in the Old Mill Pub

The entire Delmanor family is extremely excited awaiting this highly anticipated completion.  "Keep the updates coming" has been heard from eager seniors greatly looking forward to the completion of their beautiful new home.

If you would like to learn more about the exciting grand opening of Delmanor Prince Edward or to tour the Presentation Center, please contact Julie Shuster or Nikki Lewis, Marketing & Community Relations Managers at (416) 233-0725 or online at delmanor.com

I Scream, You Scream, We all Scream for Ice Cream!

Few things are as irresistible as ice cream in the summertime! And that was especially true at Delmanor Wynford as the Heavenly Dreams Ice Cream Truck stopped by for a visit. Residents, family members and Delmanor team members were treated to mouth-watering soft-serve ice cream cones, ice cream sundaes, and assorted varieties of slushies. Everyone lined up to select their favourite summer treat! 

Winnie receiving her ice cream

Irene and her daughter Marilyn enjoying their treats!

 

Residents continued to enjoy the afternoon as they sat outside enjoying the beautiful weather and their ice cream treats. It was a great opportunity to catch up with old friends and meet some new friends as well! It was a perfect summer afternoon and the residents of Delmanor Wynford look forward to the next visit from the Heavenly Dreams Ice Cream Truck! 

Big Smiles from Helen & Liselotte

 If you would like to obtain more information about retirement living at DelmanorWynford or to arrange a tour of the residence, please contact Pam Palmer or Anne Bennett, Marketing & Community Relations Managers at 416-331-9797 or visit online at delmanor.com

Interactive Cooking at Delmanor Wynford

Delmanor Wynford's Executive Chef, James, treated residents to an exciting and informative cooking demonstration highlighting James' extensive knowledge of food and keen fashion sense.

Attendees were treated to a delicious and nutritious smoothie to get the event underway.  While the seniors were sipping on their smoothies, James demonstrated various ways to prepare and present mother nature's super fruit, the raw coconut.  No need to travel to Hawaii or the Caribbean for this demonstration, the residents of Delmanor Wynford were treated to this summer treat right in their very own homes!

James pouring the fruit smoothies

 The interactive cooking demonstration wrapped up with the preparation of Cajun spiced flat iron steak on crispy tortillas and pan seared scallop on sweet potato crisps.  Simply divine!

Everyone that attended the cooking demonstration had a wonderful time learning new skills and left with a greater appreciation for the top notch culinary team at Delmanor Wynford.

If you would like to learn more about retirement living at Delmanor Wynford, or to arrange a tour of the residence, please contact Pam Palmer or Anne Bennett, Marketing & Community Relations Managers at (416) 331-9797 or online at delmanor.com

Growing Friendships and Vegetables with Delmanor Elgin Mills

Gardening is a common passion among many seniors.  Some are not able to manage the demands of taking on a garden alone, while others do not have the means or the yard to have the garden of their dreams. 

Along with York Region Healthy Aging Working Group, Delmanor Elgin Mills funded this new initiative to work in partnership with the region's Public Health, Housing York, Seeds for Change and York Region Food Network.

Organizers are hoping to increase the number of these gardens which will result in a happier and healthier senior community. Residents at a seniors housing complex in Richmond Hill are tending to the garden.  They are not only producing a fresh crop of fantastic food, they are creating new friendships and a healthier perspective, along with stronger muscles and endurance.

The Official Garden Launch

 The Seeds for Change initiative is planning on building 2015 new community garden plots by 2015, and that, according to the Richmond Hill gardeners is a great idea!  The residents will grow organic food and begin to develop a seed garden to use in future gardens.  The fresh vegetables are then shared among the gardeners, along with seniors that are not able to participate due to mobility issues.

The official garden launch was attended by Mayor David Barrow, Residents of Dunlop Community, Delmanor Elgin Mills residents and representatives from Public Health.

The seniors are thrilled to return to an activity that they have enjoyed so much in previous years that provides social interaction with friends, along with the rewards and gratification that comes from growing your own food.  Everyone involved in this initiative gave the idea a glowing review.  The benefits are plenty and the organizers hope that this program spreads to many other senior communities in the years to come.

If you would like to learn more about retirement living at Delmanor Elgin Mills, or to arrange a tour of the residence, please contact Susan Applebaum, Marketing & Community Relations Manager at (905) 770-7963 or online at delmanor.com

The Generations Seminar at Delmanor Northtown

Residents and invited guests enjoyed an enlightening seminar about different generations currently living together in society.  The terms given to these generations are "Baby Boomers", and "Generations X and Y".

David Cravit is the author of Beyond Age Rage and The New Old.  He has over 35 years experience in advertising and marketing management in North America and is currently Vice-President of Zoomer Media Limited.    David came to Delmanor Northtown to speak about the generations and how seniors are changing all of the rules of the 'expected' way to age.

The "Baby Boomer" era refers to the surge in babies born in post WW2 between the years of 1946-1964.  The generation that immediately followed the boomers are referred to as 'Generation X' and they consist of individuals born in the early 1960's to the early 1980's.  'Generation Y' or the Millennial Generation are those that are born from the late 1980s to early 2000s.

Earlier views on aging are being replaced by a more positive outlook on the retirement years with seniors living more active and healthy lifestyles.  With the life expectancy becoming longer, there are more opportunities for multi-generations to work together, play together and even reside together.  Although there are very distinct differences between the generations, we are seeing the results that these difference are having on the world we live.

The Delmanor Northtown seniors and guests thoroughly enjoyed David's seminar and his humorous insight.  It was very interesting for everyone to learn about how the generational differences affect our world and day to day encounters, and how future generations will likely be impacted.

If you would like to learn more about upcoming seminars at Delmanor Northtown or to arrange a tour of the residence, please contact Laurie Fortin, Marketing & Community Relations Manager at (416) 225-9146 or visit online at delmanor.com

Delmanor Glen Abbey's 10th Anniversary Celebration!

It was a very special day!  Delmanor Glen Abbey recently celebrated their 10th Anniversary in style!

One of the highlights of the prestigious evening focused on the six Delmanor Glen Abbey residents who have called Delmanor Glen Abbey home since the grand opening in 2004.  It was a very special moment to have the "original six" recognized on this very special occasion.

Glen Abbey Resident Agnes and family

The residents, family members and guests were treated to a fabulous BBQ dinner and dessert table that was perfectly prepared by the Delmanor Glen Abbey executive chef, Carlos Alvarez, and his highly skilled culinary team.

The amazing buffet table

The Octokats

Betty & Iain

Carlos & his team

After the residents completed their delectable meal, the "Octokats", an 8 piece orchestra supplied the west coast jazz that had many of the seniors and guests up on their feet dancing!

The Delmanor Glen Abbey 10th Anniversary celebration was a magnificent tribute to the exceptional residents and staff who have made Delmanor Glen Abbey a unique one-of-a-kind retirement community for the past 10 years!  Everyone can not wait to see what the next 10 years at Delmanor Glen Abbey will bring!

Helen

The Dessert Table

Lloyd with his daughters

If you would like to learn more about retirement living at Delmanor Glen Abbey, or to arrange a tour of the residence, please contact James Lofranco, Marketing & Community Relations Manager at (905) 469-3232, or visit them online at delmanor.com

Delmanor Wynford Hosts Billy Bishop Aviation Presentation

Delmanor Wynford residents and visitors from the community were delighted when historian and model aircraft enthusiast Jeffrey Tradburks came to Delmanor Wynford to share stories and insight into the amazing life of Ace Pilot and Victoria Cross recipient, Billy Bishop.

Delmanor veterans and history enthusiasts were invited to view Tradburk's replica model aircraft as well as attend an audio-visual presentation on the Canadian war hero's missions as well as other accounts of WWI and WWII aviation events.

Jeffrey Tradburks Presentation

Everyone had a wonderful time learning more about aviation and Billy Bishop.  Whether you are an aviation enthusiast or not, the presentation was extremely interesting and informative!

If you would like to learn more about retirement living at Delmanor Wynford, or to arrange a tour of the residence, please contact Pam Palmer or Anne Bennett, Marketing & Community Relations Managers at (416) 331-9797 or visit them online at delmanor.com

The National, "The Laughter Workshop", and Delmanor Northtown!

Delmanor Northtown offers a variety of recreational programs, one of which is called The Laughter Workshop. Programs like The Laughter Workshop that are offered at Delmanor Northtown, along with the Delmanor LivingWell Program, remind the residents and staff just how important it is to have a sense of humour and have fun with their daily lives....to quote Mark Twain, "he who laughs, last!"

The Laughter Workshop has become wildly popular and continues to do so with each and every presentation.  Outlining the benefits of laughter for those of all ages, has sparked the interest of many, including CBC's, The National.

Lisa, the instructor of The Laughter Workshop felt that Delmanor Northtown would make a perfect setting to film the show for The National.  The residents of Delmanor Northtown were thrilled to be chosen to be a part of the studio audience for the filming of the show.  The seniors are always happy to get involved with beneficial and innovative programs. 

If you would like to learn more about the many ways that residents enjoy retirement life everyday at Delmanor Northtown, please contact Laurie or Kelly at Delmanor Northtown at (416)225-9146 or online at delmanor.com

Steps to LivingWell

Fatigue is a common problem among older adults as many people experience a slump in energy levels by the time the afternoon rolls around.  The most common cause is post-lunch hypoglycemia, which is related to the inability to burn fat.  If you’re frequently battling with afternoon fatigue, check your lunch selections. More often than not, you’ll find that the more carb-heavy your lunch, the more apt you are to feel tired an hour or two later. To remedy the situation, focus on shifting your diet from carbs to healthful fats.

A number of factors may contribute to afternoon fatigue such as how and when you exercise as well as poor sleep habits or the inability to get a full night sleep.
Chances are you know what's causing your fatigue. With a few simple lifestyle changes, it's likely that you have the power to put the vitality back in your life. Consider these different ways to boost your energy levels.

• Drink plenty of water
• Limit caffeine intact
• Eat breakfast
• Eat a healthy diet
• Eat iron rich foods
• Get enough sleep

The last thing you may feel like doing when you’re tired is exercising. But many studies show that physical activity boosts energy levels.  Having a glass of water and a high-antioxidant food like a prune can revitalize the body and stimulate the mind.

Delmanor Residents Enjoy a Picnic in the Park!

Residents and staff from both Delmanor Elgin Mills and Delmanor Glen Abbey joined together for a summer picnic in the park among friends.

Jack Darling is a beautiful lake shore park that is nestled under a canopy of lush trees.  The seniors commented on how peaceful and tranquil the picnic location was and how much they appreciated the beautiful weather that they were blessed with for this day.

The 'Mark Kersey Duo' joined the seniors after lunch to provide music for singing and dancing.  All of the seniors loved getting together with a sister Delmanor residence to share common interests and a perfect summer day!

The Mark Kersey Duo

If you would like to learn more about retirement living at Delmanor Elgin Mills, please contact Susan Applebaum at (905) 770-7963 or online at delmanor.com.  If you would like to learn more about Delmanor Glen Abbey, please contact James Lofranco, Marketing & Community Relations Manager at (905) 469-3232 or online at delmanor.com