Delmanor Northtown – Be a Santa to a Senior Gift Wrapping Party

All holiday season, the 'Be a Santa to a Senior' volunteers led by Sharon from Home InsteadSenior Care, collect, wrap, and distribute gifts to lonely or less fortunate seniors in the North York area.

 

Sharon, Kelly and one of the many volunteers

Volunteers of this association have helped to provide 1.2 million gifts to more then 700,000 seniors who might not otherwise receive gifts this holiday season.

 

Gifts ready to go

Delmanor Northtown appreciates their efforts and supports their cause each year, by hosting their gift wrapping party.  The retirement community looks a little like Santa’s Workshop, with stacks of donated gifts and the volunteers busy at work wrapping!

The 'Be a Santa to a Senior' initiative is a feel good program that truly puts smiles on the faces of local seniors.  No matter how big or small the gift is, the recipients often say that the visits from the volunteering delivery elves are even more appreciated than the gifts themselves.  Simply having someone drop in to spread holiday cheer can brighten the spirit of someone that may be spending the holidays alone.

   

Taking a well deserved break!

If you would like more information regarding Delmanor Northtown Seniors Communities and donating time or a gift to the 'Be a Santa to A Senior' organization, please contact Laurie at (416) 225-9146 or online at delmanor.com

 

 

Delmanor Prince Edward Founders Christmas Luncheon

Delmanor Prince Edward's greatly anticipated grand opening is drawing near and enthusiastic future residents are counting down until the exciting day arrives.

To celebrate the season and the recently established Delmanor Prince Edward Founders Club, a lovely afternoon was planned that was devoted to holiday cheer and celebrating new friends over the holidays.

Nikki and Julie with Santa

 
A fabulous festive buffet was complimented by decadent holiday treats.  Guests enjoyed the wonderful meal and discussed the exciting plans for Delmanor Prince Edward!

To learn more about Delmanor Seniors Communities exciting new property, Delmanor Prince Edward, please contact Nikki Lewis or Julie Shuster at the Presentation Centre at (416) 233-0725 or visit them online at delmanor.com

Celebrating the Holiday Season at Delmanor Northtown

Residents, friends and family members of Delmanor Northtown, along with Northtown staff were delighted with the much anticipated annual holiday celebration.

 
 


This was Delmanor Northtown's 5th annual holiday party and it has grown larger and even more fantastic with each coming year.  Over 375 guests attended the holiday celebration and the entire residence was filled with laughter and holiday cheer.  The cozy lounges were warm with the glow of the fireplaces and the festive decorations added to the already overflowing holiday spirit.

The evening was complimented with live music, valet parking and a spectacular buffet with beverages.  The elegant private dining room was filled with delightful desserts and a stunning buffet table that stretched the length of the dining room that showcased the delicious desserts prepared by the Northtown Chefs.

The Delmanor Northtown seniors were delighted to be able to invite family and friends to their beautiful home and were proud of the unforgettable evening that they were able to share.

Happy Holidays from everyone at Delmanor Northtown!

If you would like to learn more 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

Franklin Horner Community Centre Christmas Luncheon

There is lots of anticipation surrounding the holiday season and the exciting new residence from Delmanor Seniors Communities, Delmanor Prince Edward.

160 members of the Horner Community Centre joined with Delmanor Prince Edwards' Nikki Lewis and Julie Shuster for a fun and festive holiday luncheon to spread Christmas cheer.  Guests were treated to a wonderful turkey dinner with all of the holiday fixings, while Nikki and Julie served wine to guests in their festive Santa hats.

Special thanks were given to the amazing Franklin Horner Volunteers and staff for cooking the festive feast and to Delmanor Prince Edward for sponsoring the joyous event!

Franklin Horner Community Centre Logo

A very special holiday memory was made during this happy afternoon.  Friends, wonderful food and holiday cheer made for a very memorable time for all!

If you would like to learn more about Delmanor Prince Edward, you can contact Nikki and Julie at the Presentation Centre at (416) 233-0725 or online at delmanor.com

Technology Workshop Sponsored by Delmanor Prince Edward

Seniors everywhere are using technology to enhance their quality of life, stay connected to family and friends and share knowledge and wisdom.

Chris Bint and his team travel across the GTA teaching seniors about computers, laptops, tablets, facebook, twitter and so much more!

This very popular seminar held at the Islington Seniors Centre was sponsored by Delmanor Prince Edward, who also provided bus transportation and refreshments for the guests.  The seniors in attendance were thrilled with the opportunity to learn more about computers and technology and how they could enhance their lives and stay better connected with loved ones.

There were 80 seniors in attendance to this workshop, many of who asked intriguing questions that were thoroughly answered by the informative presenter Chris Bint.

The event was such a tremendous success that Delmanor Prince Edward will be sponsoring another workshop in the Spring!

If you would like to learn more about Delmanor Prince Edward, the exciting new property from Delmanor Seniors Communities scheduled to open in the Spring of 2014, you can contact Nikki Lewis or Julie Shuster at (416) 233-0725 to visit the presentation centre or more information is available online at delmanor.com

Delmanor Wynford Residents Learn Ballet!

Ballet is a type of performance dance that originated in the Italian Renaissance Courts of the 15th Century and later developed into a concert dance form in France and Russia.  It has since become a widespread, highly technical form of dance.  It has been globally influential and has defined the foundational techniques used in many other dance genres.  Ballet requires years of training to master and much practice to retain proficiency. 

Residents warming up!

The residents of Delmanor Wynford were excited and very enthusiastic about learning this beautiful and graceful dance style.  Both the ladies and gentlemen participated in the first class and thoroughly enjoyed the experience.  The residents learned a series of ballet techniques under the direction of Ballet Mistress, Adelaide Kesler.  Residents began the class at the ballet barre for warm up and then progressed to the centre of the room as they took on bigger movements.  During the first class, residents were encouraged to concentrate on proper form and not as much on technique.  Every resident that participated in the class commented on how much they enjoyed the experience and how great they felt by the end of the first class!

 

 

 

Ballet Mistress, Adelaide Kesler, was extremely encouraging and knowledgeable in her art.  She informed the residents that taking part in a ballet class is good for the body and the mind.  She also indicated that along with promoting cardiovascular fitness and good posture, ballet is very enjoyable for people of all ages!  The seniors at Delmanor Wynford are really looking forward to the weekly ballet classes with Adelaide and learning the foundational techniques of the dance!

 

If you would like to learn more about the many exciting recreational activities taking part at Delmanor Wynford, or if you would like to tour the residence, please contact Pam Palmer, Marketing & Community Relations Manager at (416) 331-9797 or online at delmanor.com

 

Aging Well with Athlete Earl Fee at Delmanor Northtown

Mr. Earl Fee, master athlete, came to Delmanor Northtown to host an insightful seminar about his athletic accomplishments and his tips for aging well.

Earl & Michael

Earl is the author of the books, "How to be a Champion from 9 to 90", and, "100 Years Young the Natural Way - Body, Mind, Spirit".  Earl started his career as an above average high school runner and held a working career as a nuclear engineer.  After a 33 year break from competitive athletics, he ran his first race at age 56.  Over the past 25 years, he has set over 50 age related world records in running and hurdles.

Earl - from Wikipedia - A True Athlete

Earl shared his experiences, lifestyle habits and natural methods for preventative maintenance with the seniors and ways in which everyone can use these methods to reduce their actual age.

The inspirational seminar encouraged the Delmanor seniors to continue to participate in the variety of excellent fitness programs offered at Delmanor Northtown. 

Delmanor LivingWell Coach Sue, Earl, Pepa & Beverley

If you would like to learn more about the healthy and active lifestyle you too can experience at Delmanor Northtown please contact Laurie Fortin, Marketing & Community Relations Manager at (416) 225-9146 or online at delmanor.com

Steps to LivingWell

Does seeing the glass half full mean you will be healthier later in life? A growing body of evidence suggests that positive thinking does correlate with less illness and longer lives. In general, people who maintain a positive attitude tend to make healthier lifestyle choices, get more physical activity, follow a healthier diet and have lower rates of smoking and alcohol consumption.

Negative thoughts can sneak into your mind and, before you know it, you’re focused upon them. The first step is to identify a negative thought so you can cast it away. The best way I know to label a thought is to ask yourself if thinking it makes you feel lousy. Other positive thinking tips may include:

• Pray, meditate and have gratitude
• Recall happy moments such as weddings and births
• Read positive quotes to reinforce positive thinking
• Have fun and smile J

Try to focus and put your energy on positive thinking and reasons to feel happy and hopeful every day and you may discover that positive thinking really does help you feel better.

“We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.”  ― Abraham Lincoln

Richmond Hill Santa Claus Parade

Santa Claus came to Richmond Hill!  The residents and staff of Delmanor Elgin Mills had a joyous time participating in this fun annual event.

The Delmanor Bus entered the parade for the 4th year.  The bus looked fabulous and definitely demonstrated all of the hard work that went into its' decoration.  A pile of wrapped gifts sat on the roof with Mary the Moose leading the way!

The Delmanor Elgin Mills staff felt a real sense of adventure as they climbed onto the roof to decorate the bus, while the residents watched in mock horror!

Delmanor staff members, along with the seniors, boarded the bus, armed with hot chocolate, jingle bells and candy canes.  While the parade made its way down Yonge St., community members laughed with delight while the Delmanor team passed out candy canes and shared Christmas greetings.  The residents were warm and cozy on the bus and sipped their hot chocolate while waving at all of the children on the streets.

Everyone had a jolly time spreading the happiness and magic of Christmas and can not wait for the parade next year!

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 Bone China Tea

Residents of Delmanor Northtown were invited to a special Bone China Tea event in recognition of Osteoporosis Awareness Month.  It was a fantastic opportunity to kick off a month that included two special seminars designed to improve understanding of Osteoporosis and how to reduce one's risk of fractures.  The seniors were treated to refreshments and live music throughout the afternoon that further added to the enjoyment of the event.

Osteoporosis is a condition in which bone deteriorates, becoming porous and brittle.  This deterioration leads to frailty and the risk of fractures, particularly to the hip, spine and wrists.  At least 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men will suffer from a fracture during their lifetime.  Over 80% of all fractures in people over the age of 50 are caused by Osteoporosis. 

Delmanor Northtown's LivingWell Program Coach Sue Merritt, a trainer for Osteoporosis Canada, highlighted how a combination of exercise and good nutrition throughout your retirement years works along with osteoporosis education to help prevent injuries.  The residents learned a great deal during the seminar and feel confident that they will be doing all they can to prevent injuries in the future.

If you would like more information about Delmanor Northtown's LivingWell Program and educational seminars, please contact Kelly James or Laurie Fortin at (416) 225-9146 or visit them online at delmanor.com