Peace Tree Day was first proclaimed in Toronto by former Mayor David Miller on June
1, 2006. It is an event celebrated annually in the City of Toronto. Mayor Rob
Ford continued the tradition this year and proclaimed June 1st as Peace Tree Day. It is an opportunity to inspire children and youth to share and celebrate
peace and diversity through the arts. In the past, Peace Tree Day celebrations
have been held at City Hall downtown and at Mel Lastman Square with students
across the Greater Toronto Area and Ontario.
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| Resident Martha at Chinese Brush Painting Workshop |
This year, for the first time, the Toronto
Peace Tree Ambassadors wanted to share their peace and diversity workshops with
seniors and their grandchildren. Approximately 15 children between the ages of
8-10 arrived at Delmanor Wynford on June 1st and conducted a number
of wonderful peace and diversity workshops including ‘Bollywood/Flamenco’
dance, Chinese Brush Painting, Yoga, Aboriginal Dot Painting and Cultural
Trivia.
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| Resident Mary with Yoga Instructor Katherine |
Residents and staff at Delmanor Wynford were inspired by the
outstanding workshops and were extremely impressed with the children. The
residents had the opportunity to interact with the children and learn about
diversity. It was truly inspiring to be able to have so many different cultures
come together and learn about each other in a peaceful environment.
The
residents and staff were honoured to have the children (Peace Tree Day
Ambassadors) celebrate Peace Tree Day at Delmanor Wynford. The celebration
ended with all participants having a better understanding of different cultures
and realizing that coming together and learning about each other will build a
stronger community for everyone.
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| Resident Don with Peach Tree Ambassadors at Aboriginal Dot Painting |
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
visit online at delmanor.com
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