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

Delmanor Elgin Mills Hosts Premier Art Show

The staff and residents of Delmanor Elgin Mills were thrilled to host an Art Show at the retirement residence that brought together guests from the community along with the Richmond Hill Group of Artists.

Art novices and enthusiasts alike came together to enjoy this wonderful exhibition of 9 artists from the Richmond Hill Group of Artists.

Some of the lovely artwork

The residents and guests were treated to exquisite French pastries, a soothing harpist and delightful art work, all leaving a lasting impression on everyone who attended this event.

Art display

To obtain more information on 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 online at delmanor.com

Halloween Celebrations at Delmanor Glen Abbey

It was a spook-tackular party as Delmanor Glen Abbey residents and staff celebrated Halloween.

The nursing team



Students from Jean Paul Public School

With the toe-tapping entertainment provided by Brad Boland and the energetic dancing from the Glen Abbey staff, the seniors referred to this event as the "best party ever" at the retirement residence!

Rose & the spider

Everyone had a wonderful time wearing their costumes and celebrating with friends.

Jen & Peg

For more information about Delmanor Glen Abbey, please contact Julie Shuster at (905) 469.3232 or visit them online at delmanor.com

Delmanor Northtown Celebrates Hallowe'en!

Halloween is all about fun!  The residents and staff of Delmanor Northtown had a fantastic time together dressing in their favourite costumes.

Some of the fun costumes!

Northtown residents in their costumes

The spooky festivities included live entertainment and prizes for the best costumes.



Trick or Treat!

Friends and fun

All of the seniors spent the fun filled afternoon laughing and indulging in some of the delightful Halloween treats!

Halloween decorations

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

Delmanor Elgin Mills Celebrates the Joy of Aging 2012

Located at Bellvue Manor in Vaughn and organized by Assante Capital Management and volunteers, this annual event was attended by women over 40 to promote healthy and happy mature lifestyles along with raising money for the MacKenzie Richmond Hill Hospital.

Delmanor Elgin Mills was honoured again to sponsor this wonderfully educational and uplifting event that raised a fantastic sum of money for the hospital. 

The Joy of Aging was hosted by radio personality Erin Davis, with guests including Woman of Distinction Award Winner and author, Rona Maynard and comedienne Judy Croon.

There were engaging speeches, including one from Rona Maynard, that shared her journey through and victory over depression.  The presentation included a gut-busting stand up comedy routine by funny woman Judy Croon.

It was a motivating and inspirating event that Delmanor Elgin Mills was proud to be a part of.

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

Delmanor Glen Abbey Residents Visit the Fall Garden & Mum Show

What better way to celebrate the beauty of fall than with a trip to the Hamilton Fall and Garden Mum Show?  Heart melting fragrance, a spectrum of colours and a divine atmosphere all combine at the Hamilton Fall Garden & Mum Show.

Glen Abbey resident Joe with the zebra truck

Residents and staff members boarded the Delmanor Bus for this very popular autumn destination event.  The Chrysanthemum Show is an amazing floral display created by some of Hamilton’s finest horticulture staff. The display is a breathtaking feature of over 200 varieties of Chrysanthemums, and more than 75,000 blooms!



An amazing display of flowers

 The colours and smells of fall filled the residents with warm feelings of fall harvests and family celebrations.  A great time was had by all!

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

Lavender Fills the Air with Delmanor Glen Abbey

Delmanor Glen Abbey residents spent a lovely day taking in the relaxing scent of lavender.

The residents and staff embarked on a lavender tour in Niagara Falls.  The tour included greenhouses full of fresh lavender along with tea and lavender scones.  The seniors learned how lavender is process and used in hundreds of products that are used daily.

Lillian smelling the lavender

Everyone had a wonderful time on this relaxing and tranquil day.

Learning about processing lavender

For more information about retirement living at Delmanor Glen Abbey or to arrange a tour, please contact Julie Shuster, Marketing & Community Relations Manager at (905) 469.3232 or visit them online at delmanor.com

Delmanor Glen Abbey Honours Their 5 Year Employees

All of the staff of Delmanor Glen Abbey came together to celebrate the staff that have reached the 5 year milestone of employment at the retirement residence.

Much of the happiness of the Delmanor Glen Abbey residents comes from the hard working and devoted staff. On this day, the staff that have been a part of the Delmanor Glen Abbey family for the past 5 years were celebrated with cake, tea and coffee.

Left to right, Karen-GM, Rad-Culinary dept., Joselito-Maintenance, Sheldon COO
Cherita-housekeeping, Agnes-housekeeping, Anni-housekeeping

Everyone had a wonderful time reflecting on years gone by and all of the special memories created over the years.

A special thank you to all of the Delmanor Glen Abbey staff!!

For more information about retirement living 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 online at delmanor.com