Robbie Burns Day Celebrations Continue at Delmanor Northtown!

Residents of Delmanor Northtown were given the opportunity to celebrate and honour Scotland's famous poet Robbie Burns with a fun afternoon of dining and entertainment.

Ken & Recreation Manager Robyn with the haggis

The seniors enjoyed the Scottish songs that were performed by their beloved entertainer Ken Jones.  Everyone in attendance was thrilled when the especial guest performer on bag pipes arrived.  Willowdale MP Chungsen Leung delighted the seniors with his amazing talent on bag pipes.

Special Guest Willowdale MP Chungsen Leung

What a wonderful way to warm up a cold January day and celebrate all things Scottish!

Northtown residents proudly adorned in tartan

Northtown resident Jessie plays a traditional Scottish tune on piano

For more information about retirement living at Delmanor Norththown, please contact Laurie Fortin, Assistant Marketing Manager at (416) 225-9146 or visit them online at delmanor.com.

Robbie Burns Day Celebration at Delmanor Elgin Mills

Residents of Delmanor Elgin Mills and guests from the Richmond Hill community spent an entire afternoon dancing, singing and feasting as the retirement residence celebrated Robbie Burns Day.

The celebration featured a bag piper and traditional Scottish country dancers, the "Celtic Connections".

Residents enjoying the festivities

The menu included fresh baked biscuits, shortbread cookies and of course, Scottish haggis.

Bag Piper

The guests enjoyed the traditional "address to the haggis" as it was paraded throughout the dining room and then sliced with a dagger!

Slicing of the haggis

Everyone in attendance had a wonderful time celebrating the life and times of the famous poet.

The Celtic Connections

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.

Physiotherapy and Wellness at Delmanor Glen Abbey

Delmanor Glen Abbey provides many services to the residents of their retirement community.  One of the most beneficial services that it provides to the seniors is physiotherapy treatments within Delmanor Glen Abbey itself.

In addition to specific exercise classes for osteoporosis prevention and arthritis treatment, Carol, the Delmanor Glen Abbey physiotherapist provides the residents with treatments in the the physiotherapy room at Delmanor Glen Abbey.

Carol, Physiotherapist (left), providing treatment to Betty, Resident

The seniors are offered hands on treatment during the three sessions available per week that add to their overall health and well being. 

For more information about physiotherapy at Delmanor Glen Abbey or to arrange a tour of the retirement residence, please contact Julie Shuster, Marketing & Community Relations Manager at (905) 469-3232 or visit them at delmanor.com

Delmanor Northtown Celebrates...... Italian Style!

Residents and guests of Delmanor Northtown were treated to a beautiful Italian themed evening including a menu that was inspired by Italy and designed by Chef Divakar.

Kenn, Marion & Chef Divakar

The meal included such delicacies as lobster stuffed ravioli and chicken parmesan.  The delightful meal was complimented by traditional Italian music, including a live accordion player that took personal requests as he strolled through the dining room.

The seniors were further spoiled when the dessert course was set forth, including tiramisu cake and chocolate tartufo ice cream garnished with fresh whipped cream and raspberries with an Italian flag tooth pick topper!

Vera & her niece about to enjoy dessert

Everyone had a wonderful evening celebrating Italy and its famous food!

For more information or to arrange a tour of Delmanor Northtown, please contact Laurie Fortin, Marketing Manager at (416) 225-9146 or take a virtual tour at delmanor.com

Residents and guests of Delmanor Northtown were invited to listen to the stories behind the pictures of award winning photographer Peter Bregg following his forty years of photo journalism experience.

Internationally-renowned photojournalist Peter Bregg has travelled to more than 75 countries and captured some of the world’s most compelling stories with his camera. Prior to his recent post as photo editor at HELLO! Magazine, Mr. Bregg served as chief photographer at Maclean’s for 17 years. He has also worked as a photographer and editor with the Canadian Press and the Associated Press in London , New York , and Washington , DC , and was the official photographer to Prime Minister Brian Mulroney.

Photo credit SNAP newspaper North York

 

His assignments have included eight Olympic Games, Stanley Cups, World Series, Presidential trips, Vietnam in 1973, the Iran hostage crisis, the Solidarity movement in Poland, He was also in New York to cover the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centre and is an active member of PhotoSensitive in Africa.

Photo credit SNAP newspaper North York

Photo credit SNAP newspaper North York

 

Following the presentation, a fine assortment of desserts and refreshments were served while the seniors discussed Peter Bregg and his many outstanding accomplishments.

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

Delmanor Glen Abbey Residents Enjoy Wii Bowling!

The seniors of Delmanor Glen Abbey took bowling to a new level as they exercised and had a great time playing a Wii interactive video game system.

Donna Armstrong, Living Well Coach and Gary Greig
receiving instructions on Wii bowling

Technology and fun together bridge generations and allows young people and grandparents a platform to play together with unlimited possibilities.

Mrs. Prentice & Mrs. Emmerson enjoying their game on Wii

The Delmanor LivingWell Coach helped the seniors to get the hang of the system and then they were on their way having a wonderful time playing interactive virtual bowling.

A Wii Scorecard

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

Delmanor Elgin Mills Celebrates a New Year!

Residents and community members joined together for a New Year celebration with guitarist and vocalist Marc Ballesteros.  The seniors sang holiday songs and toasted to a prosperous 2012 with champagne and strawberries.

The fun and festivities carried on long into the new year for the residents that didn't want the celebration with friends to come to an end.

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