Delmanor Elgin Mills "Knit Wits" Presentation Event

The hard working seniors that make up the Delmanor Elgin Mills 'Knit Wits" have continued to knit scarves, mitts and hats this year in preparation for the cold winter months ahead. 

The Richmond Hill Salvation Army organizes an annual winter coat drive where residents of Richmond Hill can donate gently used winter coats to those less fortunate in the community.

The 'Knit Wits" with some of their creations!

The hard work from the Delmanor Elgin Mills 'Knit Wits" resulted in cozy accessories to offer with the coats that are collected from the winter coat drive.  Everyone at Delmanor Elgin Mills were thrilled that they were donating 48 scarves, 9 hats, and 5 pairs of mitts to the drive.  Each and every donation is going to make a dramatic impact on the lives of those who are receiving the warm knitted items.  The "Knit Wits" will continue to work on items that will benefit others, they have already begun working on items for next winter!

If you would like to learn more about retirement living at Delmanor Elgin Mills, or to arrange a tour of the retirement residence, please contact Susan Applebaum, Marketing & Community Relations Manager at (905) 770-7963 or visit them online at delmanor.com

Delmanor Northtown Welcomes Fall with a Dance!

Dancing is a wonderful activity that can be enjoyed in any season.  It is not restricted by age and provides wonderful exercise for everyone.

Many of the dancers that attended Delmanor Northtown's Fall Dance could describe, or show you first hand on the dance floor, the many positive effects that dancing through their retirement has had on their well being.

Since social dancing is not as popular in society as a whole as it once was, the residents and invited guests appreciate the dances held at Delmanor Northtown even more!  The retirement residence has become very well known with seniors in the local community for having delightful dances, and with each dance comes more anticipation for  the next one to come!

The Delmanor Northtown lounge boasts a large dance floor and was warmly decorated with fall colours.  There is always a live band playing tasteful, upbeat music, a fun & energetic atmosphere, along with a variety of delicious hors d'oeuvres at each of the Northtown dances.  There is something for everyone!

The live band plays a mixture of waltz, quickstep, salsa, tango, ballroom, or even those with an interest in a simple conga line could join in.  As with all Delmanor Northtown dances, all proceeds from this widely popular event goes to the "Delmanor Northtown Gives Back Initiative".

If you would like to learn more about the next Delmanor Northtown dance, 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

Delmanor Northtown Bids Farewell to Summer!

The end of summer means that the cold weather is on its way, and the days are inevitably getting shorter.  In Canada, we know how short the summer months tend to feel and how long and cold our winters often are. The residents and the Delmanor Northtown team had the right idea in taking it outdoors for a memorable, end of summer barbecue event!

Delmanor Northtown Executive Chef

 The seniors of Delmanor Northtown have three exquisite garden terraces that provide the ideal setting for appreciating the outdoors and getting a breath of fresh air.  The weather for the barbecue event was absolutely picture perfect and it made for a fantastic and memorable day.

The Northtown Team

The talented live band, coupled with the mouthwatering meal consisting of ribs, chicken & shrimp, along with fresh summer salads, & decadent ice cream made for a summer barbecue event that will not soon be forgotten! Everyone in attendance had a wonderful time celebrating summer, and hope for more lovely weather throughout the fall season so that they can continue to get outdoors.

Teresa, Anne & Joyce

The wonderful live entertainment

Having a blast!

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

Delmanor Elgin Mills Delighting Members at the McConaghy Centre

The Richmond Hill Senior Citizens Club is a wonderful community based organization that represents local residents and promotes activities and events for seniors.

The highly talented Delmanor Elgin Mills Culinary Manager Keith Sullivan, along with wait staff member Domenico La Duca and cooks Eric Arzoumani & Armir Kashfi prepared an outstanding and extremely popular B.B.Q lunch for the amazing people that are members of the club.

The Delmanor Elgin Mills Culinary BBQ Team!

Delmanor Elgin Mills was thrilled to support the group by providing the lunch consisting of homemade burgers, salads and scrumptious desserts.  The members in attendance commented on how wonderful the meal was and how it made the entire afternoon an absolute treat!

If you would like to learn more 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

Rocking with Elvis & Delmanor Elgin Mills

Residents and outside guests took a journey back in time to recapture the magic of Elvis Presley.

Award winning tribute artist Bruce Andrew Stewart, rocked the McConaghy Centre with an energetic and charismatic performance of some of the King's greatest hits.

There was an infectious vibe felt throughout the retirement community as the seniors were dancing and singing along to some of their favourite Elvis songs!

Everyone left the performance with a spring in their step reminiscing about all of the fond memories that were brought back with these legendary tunes.

If you would like to learn more about the fun activities taking place at Delmanor Elgin Mills, or to arrange a tour of the property, please contact Susan Applebaum, Marketing & Community Relations Manager at (905) 770-7963 or online at delmanor.com 

Tan Jay Fashion Show at Delmanor Elgin Mills

What lady doesn't enjoy dressing up in lovely clothes?  The seniors at Delmanor Elgin Mills were treated to an afternoon of social time with friends and delightful refreshments while they viewed some of the new fashions from the Tan Jay Fall and Winter collection.

The volunteer runway models did a fantastic job and looked gorgeous!  All of the models were residents of Delmanor Elgin Mills and were absolutely stunning in the beautiful attire.

The beautiful Elgin Mills models

All of the seniors in attendance  were offered the opportunity to try on any of the clothing items that caught their eye during the show.  Everyone had a wonderful time at the fashion showcase and look forward to wearing their new fall outfits!

If you would like to learn more about retirement living at Delmanor Elgin Mills or to obtain a tour of the residence, please contact Susan Applebaum, Marketing & Community Relations Manager at (905) 770-7963 or online at delmanor.com

Celebrating Grandparents at Delmanor Glen Abbey

For some, it is hard to believe that Grandparents Day has been around since 1978.

For many, it is an unrecognized day, and the first Sunday after Labour Day passes by unnoticed like most other Sundays of the year.  However, the staff and residents at Delmanor Glen Abbey celebrated this day with music and festivities to honour the generational bond and pay tribute to Grandparents.

Mark Kersey entertained the large crowd with songs for all ages, along with acrobatic yo-yo tricks that delighted both grandchildren and grandparents alike.

After the wonderful performance, the festivities continued with the arrival of an ice cream truck for everyone to have a sweet treat.

The Delmanor Glen Abbey seniors could think of no better way for the generations to come together to enjoy this special day.

If you would like to learn more about retirement living at Delmanor Glen Abbey, or to arrange a tour of the residence, please contact James Lofranco, Marketing & Community Relations Manager at (905) 469-3232 or online at delmanor.com

Ukulele Workshop at Delmanor Wynford!

The residents of Delmanor Wynford were treated to a very unique workshop involving the Ukulele.  The seniors met in the Delmanor Wynford Theatre for a session to gain insight into the instrument, as well as to experience introductory lessons.

Ken Jones, musician and ukulele aficionado, brought a fun and cheery repertoire to the retirement community.  Not only did the seniors enjoy listening and singing along to the familiar tunes, the recognizable songs made learning and strumming along that much more fun!

Ken giving pointers on the Uke

Those residents that have shown in an interest in continuing with the instrument are looking forward to Ken's return in the forthcoming weeks to support and continue with their mastery of the "uke".
 

Ken captivating his audience

If you would like to learn more about the diverse and exciting programs offered at Delmanor Wynford, or if you would like a tour of the retirement residence, please contact Pam Palmer or Anne Bennett, Marketing & Community Relations  Managers at (416) 331-9797 or online at delmanor.com

Delmanor Elgin Mills, Proud Supporter of the Richmond Hill Lawn Bowling Club

An annual event is held at the Richmond Hill Lawn Bowling Club called the "Peaches & Cream" Lawn Bowling Tournament.

The event is arranged primarily for women who enjoy more competitive games.  For the third consecutive year, Delmanor Elgin Mills was thrilled to sponsor this tournament by providing the always popular lunch, along with the Delmanor Trophy to the winning lady.

The Presentation of the Delmanor Trophy!

Everyone who attended from the Richmond Hill Lawn Bowling Club and members from the community had a wonderful time at the Peaches & Cream Tournament and can't wait to take part in this event again next year!

If you would like to learn more 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 visit online at delmanor.com

Steps to LivingWell

Seniors often suffer from multiple chronic conditions, such as high blood pressure, arthritis, and poor sleep. Yoga has long been shown to alleviate the symptoms of many such conditions, combining physical poses with relaxation and breathing techniques, to improve overall health and well-being.

The slow, gentle movements involved with yoga are excellent for helping older adults with limited mobility and it integrates movement and physical exercise into their lives. Unlike weight training, yoga is low-impact, easy on joints, and has a low risk for injury.

About one-half of all seniors report sleeping problems including insomnia and late-night wakefulness. Researchers have discovered that yoga actually helps people fall asleep more quickly and stay asleep throughout the night. Breathing and relaxation techniques that make up the backbone of yoga practice translates in to improved sleep quality.

Yoga can, in fact, be good for adults of all ages, especially seniors. Yoga can be extremely helpful when it comes to combating stress, fatigue and pain. Some yoga poses increase core strength and balance, which reduces the risk of fall-related injuries.

Yoga stretches the body, which can help seniors maintain good range of motion as they age and prevent against fails. In fact there is an old yogic saying that goes ‘the body is as young as the spine is flexible’. Food for thought!