Delmanor Wynford held a celebratory luncheon for the famous poet, Robbie Burns. Although the Scottish legend lived between 1759 and 1796, his work and the traditions he made with Scottish people are alive and well today!
The cultural icon has his birthday celebrated throughout the world and it has become a Scottish heritage celebration. The Delmanor Wynford seniors highly anticipate this annual tradition and many are very enthusiastic to wear their tartans, pins, scarves and kilts! This years' celebration included the Robbie Burns Scottish themed luncheon, along with the famous 'Address to a Haggis'. Scotsman Ken Tait arrived in full Scottish attire and piped the haggis in that was presented by Scott Schumacher.
Delmanor Wynford residents Min Yatabe and Ben Cameron said Grace followed by the toast to the haggis. Slainte! After enjoying the fantastic lunch, the residents were treated to a traditional Highland Dancing performance by the extremely talented McGrath Highland Dancers.
Robbie Burns Day Celebrations are always very popular with the seniors at Delmanor Wynford. The residents who are of Scottish decent were even more appreciative of this very special occasion to reminisce and share special family traditions and experiences related to this very memorable day.
If you would like to learn more about retirement living at Delmanor Wynford or to arrange a tour of the residence, please contact Anne Bennett, Marketing & Community Relations Manager at (416) 331-9797 or online at delmanor.com
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