Delmanor Glen Abbey Appreciates Their Staff!

The residents of Delmanor Glen Abbey joined with the management team to honour and appreciate the hard working and dedicated staff that are the foundation of the Delmanor Experience at Glen Abbey.


Eunice (waitstaff) with Anatasia

Jean (waitstaff) with Anatasia




Stella (head housekeeper) with Diana (Recreation Assistant)

The staff were delighted to receive a manicure from Delmanor Glen Abbey that was held in the spa of the residence.  Many of the staff were very surprised to be offered this lovely gift just prior to the holiday party.

Cherita (housekeeping)



Ewa (housekeeping)

Patti (Resident Services Manager)

Everyone at Delmanor Glen Abbey works together to make the residence a top choice for exceptional retirement living.


Thank you to all of the Glen Abbey staff!!

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

A Holiday Bazaar Comes to Delmanor Elgin Mills

Eight different and unique vendors came to Delmanor Elgin Mills to showcase gift items that they had for sale.

The holiday bazaar provided the Delmanor seniors with a very convenient opportunity to do some holiday shopping without having to venture out into the chilly December air.

The vendors did a wonderful job at displaying items that would make excellent Christmas gifts.  The residents really enjoyed the conversations with the vendors and appreciated the many gift suggestions that were provided to them.  Stay at home shopping at it's finest!!

One of the vendors displaying her beautiful holiday gifts

 

Everyone had a wonderful time celebrating the joyous season! 

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

Delmanor Elgin Mills WOW's at the Santa Claus Parade

Oh what fun it was to participate in the Richmond Hill Santa Claus Parade!

The Delmanor bus was decorated to the theme of postcards and postage stamps and made a grand performance at the parade.  Delmanor Elgin Mills residents rode the streets of the Richmond Hill parade route and waved to on-lookers as the Delmanor bus passed by.

Delmanor residents outside the festive bus

The community loved seeing the seniors as they waved their stuffed dolls and toys.  The fun and festive bus with the happy and jolly residents aboard brought the attention of even the youngest of the parade audience to the bus.

This happy day warmed the hearts of the Delmanor seniors and staff by witnessing all of the joy that the Delmanor bus brought to the parade.  The parade ushered in the holiday season while the seniors drank hot chocolate, ate cookies and sang along to the holiday music on board the bus.

The annual Santa Claus Parade is a wonderful reminder to all children and the young at heart of the special meaning of the season.  Delmanor Elgin Mills was happy to have taken part in in this fun and happy annual event.

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

Gingerbread House Decorating Competition at Delmanor Elgin Mills

The residents of Delmanor Elgin Mills challenged each other and the staff to a gingerbread house decorating competition.

The event gave the seniors an opportunity to show off their creative talents and decorating experience.

The friendly competition encouraged the very best in decorating and some very unique designs were created!

Contest winner Eleanor concentrating on her design

Once the houses were complete, the residents were invited to vote on their favourite gingerbread house.  The votes were tallied and Delmanor resident Eleanor was the winner of the competition!

Everyone had a wonderful time expressing their unique talents and creating beautiful end results.  Laughter filled the building while staff and residents challenged each other to create their very best!

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

Delmanor Elgin Mills Residents Welcome Holy Trinity School

As part of the inter-generational program, Holy Trinity School students volunteer and spend time enjoying activities with the Delmanor residents.

The students will be coming to Delmanor Elgin Mills over the next few months bringing their creativity and talents to the seniors.

The Inter-Generational Program

The students teamed up with residents to play the game of Pictionary.  The smiles, laughter and uplifted spirits of the seniors filled the entire room.

This program has countless benefits for the students and seniors alike.  The relationships, respect and understanding felt by all of the participants help everyone feel as though they are giving back in a small way.

Pictionary

The residents are really looking forward to the next visit and can't wait to see what the students have in store for them!

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

Festive Fun with Delmanor Elgin Mills

Oh what fun it was to participate in the Richmond Hill Santa Claus Parade!

The Delmanor bus was decorated to the theme of post cards and postage stamps and made a grand entrance at the parade.

Delmanor Elgin Mills residents rode the streets of the Richmond Hill parade route and waved to onlookers as the Delmanor bus passed by.

The community loved seeing the seniors as they waved their stuffed dolls and toys.  The fun and festive bus with the happy and joyful residents aboard brought the attention of even the youngest of the parade audience to the bus.

This happy day warmed the hearts of the Delmanor seniors and staff by witnessing all of the joy that the bus brought to the parade.  The festivities ushered in the holiday season while the seniors drank hot chocolate, ate cookies and sang along to the holiday music on board the bus.

The annual Santa Claus Parade is a wonderful reminder to all children and the young at heart of the special meaning of the season.  Delmanor Elgin Mills was happy to have taken part in this fun & joyful annual event and look forward to many more Santa Claus parades to come!

If you would like more information 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

Delmanor Northtown's "Be a Santa to a Senior" Gift Wrapping Event!

Each year 'Home Instead Senior Care' offices throughout North America spread holiday cheer to lonely or financially challenged seniors through the "Be a Santa to a Senior" program.

For the past four years, Delmanor Northtown has been proud to be involved in a program that has helped provide 1.2 million gifts to more than 70,000 seniors.

Delmanor Northtown hosted the annual gift wrapping event where kind volunteers wrap the presents that are distributed to seniors within the community.

Often we only think of gifts for children during the holiday season.  An event such as this reminds us of the true meaning of Christmas and of the many deserving seniors that would go without over the holidays if it weren't for this wonderful group of volunteers and organizers.

The residents at Delmanor Northtown were overjoyed to assist in this annual event and to give back during the holidays.

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

Delmanor Northtown's Resident Piano Performance

Delmanor Northtown residents definitely have talent!

A fun and unique event was arranged for the seniors who were willing to demonstrate their musical talents and abilities.  Residents gathered around the baby grand piano located in the Delmanor Willowdale Lounge to enjoy resident performances and to participate in a fun afternoon of music.

Northtown resident Carol is a very gifted piano player.  She held a performance for the audience featuring her own ensemble.  Sheets with lyrics were provided to everyone in the audience, encouraging them to join in on the chorus.  The wonderful piano performance inspired some first-rate singing and a lot of fun between friends!

The residents commented on what a great opportunity this event was for some to continue practicing their unique skills and to provide wonderful entertainment to others in their retirement community!

If you would like more information about retirement living at Delmanor Northtown or to arrange a tour, please contact Laurie Fortin, Marketing & Community Relations Manager at (416) 225-9146 or online at delmanor.com

Delmanor Northtown Christmas Concert Event

Delmanor Northtown residents were treated to a wonderful musical performance that was held in the lounge at Delmanor Northtown.

The Richmond Hill Concert Band delighted the seniors with their talented performance consisting of musicians of various ages.

This charitable organization is made up of individuals playing instruments such as flutes, clarinets, horns and percussion all blended beautifully with carefully chosen pieces that showcased the many talents and harmony of the band.

The Delmanor Northtown residents loved listening to the delightful music during the period that the residence was welcoming the magical holiday season.

Hearts were warm and spirits high as the Richmond Hill Concert Band uplifted everyone who attended this very enjoyable evening.

If you would like more information about retirement living 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 them online at delmanor.com

Universal Festival of Lights Presentation at Delmanor Northtown

Residents living at Delmanor Northtown not only attend meaningful and informative lectures, they are also invited to be guest speakers and share their knowledge & experiences with fellow residents.

Diana Mingail's seminar “Lighting The Night” was a wonderful talk about many festivals of light that take place around the world.

Diana shared how in primitive times, people waited anxiously for the winter days of darkness to end and for light and warmth to return. In celebration of this long awaited time of year, many people in various countries started annual traditions and customs to mark this happy event. 

 

Diana Mingail during her presentation

 

Diana explained how the ancient “Festival of Light -or- Hanukkah.” is the lighting of candles for eight nights, to commemorate victory over a tyrant and the return of their religious freedom.

The Delmanor Northtown seniors were touched by the true stories of daring attempts to celebrate Hanukkah in camps, and secluded communities during war times.  Residents were encouraged to share some of their personal and social memories of Hanukkah.  Everyone felt very blessed as they reflected on difficult times gone by, while the gratitude of the season filled every heart in attendance.

 

 

If you would like to obtain more information about retirement living at Delmanor Northtown or to arrange a tour of the residence, please contact Laurie Fortin , Marketing & Community Relations Manager 416-225-9146 or visit on line at delmanor.com

Resident Holiday Party at Delmanor Wynford!

The resident holiday party at Delmanor Wynford was in full swing as residents and guests enjoyed the sights and sounds of Mega-City Big Band; an 18 piece band that performed throughout the evening.

The Delmanor Wynford Management Team

Residents, family, friends and staff members were dancing the night away to the high energy swing music.  Along with the big band, residents and guests enjoyed the lovely music provided by pianist Stan Chang as well as classical musicians from Grand Staff School of Music who played the cello and violin.

Executive Chef Charmaine Pelletier and her team of chefs prepared an extravagant meal consisting of hors d'oeuvres, homemade crab cakes, sushi, stuffed turkey breast, baked ham, charcuterie, mince meat tarts and warm plum pudding with rum sauce.

Resident Tony with guests

The seniors have been eagerly anticipating the holiday party for weeks and were overjoyed when family and friends arrived to join the holiday celebration.  Not only were residents excited for their guests arrival, they were also looking forward to introducing their guests to their new friends residing at Delmanor Wynford.

Residents Min & Lydia with Daughter & Son-in-law

The residents were proud to showcase their retirement community.  It was an evening of fun and excitement and it was packed with lots of holiday cheer!

Resident June dancing with Wynford Concierge Imtiaz

The staff members at Delmanor Wynford came together as a team to put on a lovely event that residents and guests thoroughly enjoyed and will continue to reflect upon with happy memories throughout the holiday season.

Resident Mary with daughter and grand daughter

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

Delmanor Wynford Helps Kick Off Wintergreen Lawn Bowling Club

Delmanor Wynford residents joined together with the new Wintergreen Lawn Bowling Club to help celebrate their opening day at Clairlea Community Center.

This opening celebration event kicked off the season for lawn bowling enthusiasts of all ages who are excited to be able to enjoy lawn bowling in a heated indoor environment through the months of October - April.  The members are there from all skill levels for exercise, social time and fun without serious competitiveness.

Pam Palmer, Marketing Manager at Delmanor Wynford presented a cheque for $500 to Wintergreen executives John Adams (right in pic) and Jim Elliott (left in pic) during their opening day celebration ceremony.

Many seniors from Delmanor Wynford and the community are very excited to be able to enjoy lawn bowling through the cold winter months!

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

Residents Turned up the Heat at Delmanor Wynford

They certainly kept the cold temperatures outside as Delmanor Wynford residents and staff danced along to the oldies with Craig Rhunke.

The seniors took time to enjoy some of the sounds and songs of the oldies of Rock, from the 50's and 60's, from various artists including Elvis, John Denver and Chubby Checker.

44 Residents put on their dancing shoes and had a wonderful time listening to Craig on his keyboard and synthesizers  The Wynford Center was brightly decorated with hot pink and lime green tablecloths and matching napkins.

The retirement residence was alive with the sounds of the good old days.  Residents snacked on potato chips with french onion dip along with refreshing pink lemonade.

Sounds of laughter filled the Wynford Center while the seniors stepped back in time to relive old memories and create new ones.

For more information about Delmanor Wynford, please contact Pam Palmer or Monique Kuhn, Marketing Managers at (416) 331-9797 or take a virtual tour at delmanor.com

Luncheon & Euchre Social at Delmanor Wynford

Delmanor Wynford seniors and euchre players from the community joined together for a fun and friendly afternoon of progressive euchre.

Everyone enjoyed the fantastic lunch provided by the Delmanor Wynford culinary team prior to kicking off the euchre match.

Delmanor Wynford resident June Saito won 1st prize in the event.  2nd prize went to neighbourhood resident Farida Sheriff, followed by Dorothy Koropeski, taking the 3rd place position.

Pictured 2nd from left is winner, Wynford Resident June Saito

Everyone had a wonderful time at this fun and friendship building afternoon!

For more information about retirement living at Delmanor Wynford or to arrange a tour of the residence, please contact Pam Palmer or Monique Kuhn, Marketing & Community Relations Managers at (416) 331-9797 or visit them on the web at delmanor.com

Exciting Seminar Presentation Event at Delmanor Northtown

Delmanor Northtown hosted a very interesting seminar event called "The Top 100 Unusual Things to See in Ontario", by Ron Brown.

The seniors and guests were enlightened with the wealth of attractions and unique opportunities to be discovered here in Ontario.

Ron Brown with his book

Right in our own backyard, Ontarians can find a wealth of strange and unusual, both natural and man-made attractions.

"Nobody knows Ontario like Ron Brown", is how the CBC once described this author, geographer and travel writer.

Northtown residents Harry & Renee with Ron Brown

The Delmanor Northtown executive chefs impressed everyone in attendance with their always delightful refreshments and hors d'oeuvres.

The refreshment table

For more information about Delmanor Northtown, please contact Laurie Fortin at (416) 225-9146 or visit them online at delmanor.com

The Delmanor Elgin Mills Knit Wits Are Busy Again!

The Delmanor Elgin Mills Knit Wits have been very busy knitting mitts, hats and scarves to be donated to families in need in the Richmond Hill area.

Mary Halbert of the Salvation Army came to accept the beautiful creations from the seniors for the families in the local community that benefit from the hand-made creations.

Many families have now been given the items that will keep them warm this winter.

The holiday season is welcomed with this heart warming display of kindness & generosity from the Knit Wits of 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

Remembrance Day at Delmanor Elgin Mills

In honour of all veterans, Delanor Elgin Mills residents, staff and community members paid respect at a service held at the retirement residence.

The veterans from Delmanor Elgin Mills were especially welcomed with a trumpet tribute in their honour.  A display was created where the seniors were encouraged to share some of the memorabilia from war.

Everyone who attended were very moved and grateful for the special service held at Delmanor Elgin Mills.  The display table of war memories became the focal point for everyone to pay respect and to commemorate the efforts and sacrifices made by all veterans.

If you would like more information about Delmanor Elgin Mills, please contact Susan Applebaum, Marketing & Community Relations Manager at (905) 770-7963 or online at delmanor.com

Creative Creations at Delmanor Elgin Mills

Delmanor Elgin Mills residents, community members and staff joined executive Chef Divakar for a creative food presentation.

The extremely talented Chef from Delmanor Elgin Mills demonstrated how he can transform vegetables into beautiful bouquets of flowers.

Chef Divakar displaying one of his creations

The seniors were amazed at how the vegetables became realistic flowers and enjoyed watching potatoes and bok choy transform into flower arrangements.

Everyone had a wonderful time at this display of creativity and talent.

If you would like to arrange a tour of Delmanor Elgin Mills, please contact Susan Applebaum, Marketing & Community Relations Manager at (905) 770-7963 or visit them online at delmanor.com

Delmanor Northtown's Exotic Animal Display

The Delmanor Northtown seniors and staff were treated to a hands-on experience with exotic animals up close and personal.

The residents marvelled at the beautiful creatures and listened attentively to the interesting information that was shared about each of the animals unique characteristics.

Residents were given the opportunity to experience feeding a Red Kangaroo, petting the soft fur of the Chinchilla, sitting with a Ring Tailed Lemur, or getting up close and personal with a Colombian Red Tailed Boa!

 

 

Everyone had a wonderful time at this very interesting and entertaining event!

To gain more information about retirement living at Delmanor Northtown or to arrange a tour, please contact Laurie Fortin at (416) 225-9146 or visit them online at delmanor.com