CARP launches its Etobicoke Chapter

article courtesy of Inside Toronto.

Znaimer welcomes ideas on spreading membership to immigrant communities

CARP has come to Etobicoke.

The national, non-partisan, non-profit organization committed to advocating a new vision of aging launched its 43rd chapter in Etobicoke at an event on Wednesday, April 18.

The organization (previously referred to as the Canadian Association of Retired Persons) is now open to anyone who is older than 45, retired or not, as well as their younger caregivers.

Moses Znaimer, CARP President and CEO of ZoomerMedia Limited was a special guest at the event held at Silverthorn Collegiate School.

Znaimer shared his vision for the Etobicoke chapter.
"The thing about starting a chapter here in Etobicoke is that the membership can begin to reflect the reality of life in Etobicoke," he said.
He hopes if various ethnic communities and groups have representatives in the organization, it will help CARP be more aware of their needs. Znaimer also expressed a concern about the difficulty of connecting to the immigrant community due to language barriers and promised to discuss that issue with the organization.

He said he welcomes input from the community on how to break those barriers and create awareness.
Following the presentation of a documentary on Zoomers of Canada, Znaimer, along with Susan Eng, vice president of advocacy, Eric Vengroff, vice president of benefits and Ross Mayot, vice president of community development, addressed CARP members' concerns on issues such as retirement benefits, government policies and health and other resources for seniors.

One man expressed his concern about the government's policy on Old Age Security (OAS) program during the meeting.
"I am absolutely outraged that (Prime Minister Stephen) Harper can stand there and say that grandmothers and grandfathers in the future are somehow to be treated differently, less well than we are right here and now. That's outrageous" he said.

Eng responded to the concern by stressing the importance of CARP members' opinions on the policy-making level.

"This is a group of people, who are going to come out on a beautiful spring night, listen to us for one or two hours and go out and vote every time, This is a group of people that are going to care about the things that they vote about. They care about the social safety net, they care about the parliamentary process," she said.
Vengroff also stressed the benefits of CARP membership for the Zoomers.
"You can get a lot of different benefits from a lot of different places. But I have to say that, only in one place - and that's CARP - can you get not only just the benefits, but the power of the advocacy that we do and the value of the community. There's no other organization in Canada that provides that comprehensive blanket of overall benefits," he said, referring to various discounts in products and services available to the CARP membership.

Monique & Julie from Delmanor Glen Abbey with Moses

For more information on the organization, visit www.carp.ca/category/community/regional/central/etobicoke, email etobicokecarp@gmail.com or call Chapter Chair Gary Hepworth at 647-918-5195.

Northtown Residents Enjoy Cooking Demonstration Given by Chef Divakar Raju

After the success of his first cooking demonstration at Delmanor Northtown over a month ago, Chef Divakar Raju and the residents who attended realized that not only was it a great opportunity for him to spend time sharing his culinary skills, but it was also a great way for them to spend some time getting to know each other on a personal level.

This time, Chef treated the residents to another great dish that will appear on a special occasion menu in the near future.

Chef D stuffing the chicken breasts

The “Spinach & Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast with Sun dried Tomato and Pearl Onion Sauce” is a recipe that Divakar created and has always enjoyed serving. The sauce made with sun dried tomatoes, pickled pearl onions, heavy cream and just a few spices compliments the chicken and goat cheese beautifully, and adds a lot of flavour to the dish.

Sauteeing the sundried tomatoes & onions

Residents enjoyed sampling the dish and spending the afternoon with Chef “D” in the Mitchell Room hobby kitchen where the cooking program took place. In fact, some of the residents liked the food so much they asked for the recipe after their very first bite – but not for themselves of course, they have retired from cooking now that they live at Delmanor Northtown. They leave that task to Chef Divakar and his culinary team. The seniors intend to give the recipe to their children in hopes that they might get to have the dish again when visiting family!

Sounds like a great idea!

Garnishing is very important to Chef D

Spinach & Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast

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

Richmond Hill's 50th Annual Volunteer Appreciation Awards!

The Richmond Hill Community, Councilors, Mayor Dave Barrow, and many invited guests, gathered together at the Richmond Hill Centre For Performing Arts for the 50th Annual Richmond Hill Volunteer Appreciation Awards.

This annual event was established to recognize residents of Richmond Hill who have made an extraordinary commitment of time to volunteerism.

All of the amazing volunteers

Delmanor Elgin Mills resident Lois Anderson, along with 9 others, were honoured with an award for their outstanding contributions to the Community. Hosted by Mayor Dave Barrow, prominent members of the Richmond Hill community joined together for this gala event. It was a beautiful ceremony where each recipient was brought forward to receive their accolades. 

Lois receiving her award

Lois Anderson, a volunteer at York Central hospital for the past 44 years, was acknowledged by Councilor Vito Spatafora. Aside from her hospital work, she is also a volunteer at Delmanor Elgin Mills. She is a resident ambassador, welcoming new residents to the retirement community. She is also a member of the General Store Committee, where she helps to run, stock and take inventory of the tuck shop. Lois is an amazing woman and well deserving of this prestigious award.

Congratulations Lois!

For more information about Delmanor Elgin Mills, please contact Susan Applebaum, Marketing & Community Relations Manager at (905) 770-7963 or take a virtual tour at delmanor.com

Delmanor Northtown Hosts an Art Seminar

Residents and invited guests of Delmanor Northtown were able to discover the art and lives of Leonardo Da Vinci and Michelangelo.

The attendees reflected and enjoyed examples of the artist’s extraordinary works and learned how they are significant to art history.

The special guest speaker was Osnat Lippa, a passionate artist and university lecturer. Osnat, holding a degree in fine arts and digital imagery, showed her extensive knowledge of art from this period of history.

Osnat and Henry

The seminar was followed by a lovely variety of refreshments in the Northtown lounge.

Artists of the High Renaissance is just one of the many interesting topics discussed as a part of the Delmanor Northtown lecture series.

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

ORCA Rick Winchell Resident of the Year Award 2012!

Delmanor Seniors Communities proudly announces Delmanor Glen Abbey's own Reverend Ted Kersey as recipient of the prestigious ORCA Resident of the Year Award!

                      
                     

Pictured from left Karen Goyer, Julie Shuster, Rev. Ted Kersey,
Mrs. Kersey, Patti Kabin, Marilyn Cook

Each year ORCA requests submissions from all Ontario retirement communities for the Resident of the Year.  This year Delmanor Glen Abbey nominated Rev. Ted Kersey to receive this award for his lifetime of achievements and contributions to the community where he resides.

Minister Jefferys & Rev. Ted Kersey

Over 1400 guests attended the event held at the Toronto Convention Centre for the presentation of the award.

ORCA CEO Laurie Johnston, Rev. Ted Kersey
& Sheldon Gould COO Delmanor Seniors Communities 

Rev. Ted Kersey was presented with a plaque in recognition of this wonderful achievement.  A heart-warming tribute was read from his Grandson that resides in Mexico in honour of his grandfather.

Rev. Ted Kersey & Jackie Dusome
The presentation of the award

Congratulations to Rev. Ted Kersey from everyone at Delmanor Seniors Communities!

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

April Fools Tea and Tricks at Delmanor Elgin Mills

The residents and staff of Delmanor Elgin Mills celebrated April Fools with a day full of trickery & fun.

Pickpocket magician James Harrison joined the seniors for an afternoon of magic and mystery. 

While residents enjoyed their afternoon tea and coffee, James wandered around the room showing off his impressing sleight of hand tricks.  The Delmanor residents were amazed at his skills and cheered and applauded for more. 

James will return to delight Delmanor Elgin Mills residents at the end of April for their monthly Candlelight Dinner.

To obtain more information about Delmanor Elgin Mills or to arrange a tour of the residence, please contact Susan Applebaum, Marketing & Community Relations Manager at (905) 770-7963 or visit them online at delmanor.com