The Chef Challenge for Cardiac Health! Delmanor Wins!

The Delmanor Chefs took part in a fun & educational event that was held in honour of Heart Month. The Chef Challenge event was hosted by the Cardiac Health Foundation of Canada. Guests learned how proper diet and exercise are extremely important for cardiovascular health, and they were given tips to prevent or reduce other risk factors for heart disease. 

The Winning Delmanor Dish!

Guests ate their way through several delicious mini entrees that were presented by renowned Chefs from local luxury retirement residences. The delectable creations were voted on by attendees for the honour of favourite dish. The event was co-hosted by Dr. Peter Lin, medical expert, and CBC’s charismatic ‘House Doctor’, along with  Amy Rosen, cookbook author and former food editor of Chatelaine and House & Home.

The Delmanor Team!

Beautifully prepared entrees were presented throughout the evening, and the winning dish was created by the Delmanor Chefs (Chef Divakar Raju, Chef Sarah Wagner & Chef Gaurav Saxena)! The outstanding Chefs served the attendees a Pommery Mustard Crusted Atlantic Salmon, with Quinoa and Zucchini Rosti, served with Asparagus & Carrots, Sweet Potato Puree & Red Pepper Coulis, Garnished with Kale Chips.

Congratulations to the Delmanor Chefs on your winning entree that was not only delicious, it was heart healthy!

The Awards Presentation, all of the participating Chefs

About the Cardiac Health Foundation of Canada

The newly re-branded Cardiac Health Foundation of Canada is a charitable organization dedicated to supporting cardiac rehabilitation and the advocacy of prevention and education across Canada...

Since 1965, $11 Million has been raised nationally for facilities, scholarships & research, patient & public awareness, professional education and medical equipment. http://www.cardiachealth.ca/index.php

If you would like to visit one of the Delmanor properties to sample some of the delicious meals available everyday, please contact Nikki Lewis, Corporate Manager, Marketing & Sales at (416) 732-0246, or visit online at delmanor.com

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Steps to LivingWell

Eight out of 10 Canadians know that heart disease and stroke can be prevented, postponed or treated by making healthy lifestyle choices; but too often we focus on the barriers rather than the opportunities.

You can keep your heart healthy no matter how old you are, but it does take effort; possibly even changes in your everyday habits, such as eating a heart-healthy diet and increasing your activity level. Any kind of activity that raises your heart rate is good - dancing, cycling, bowling, table tennis to name a few; but walking is perhaps the most popular.  Walking is easy and inexpensive, and you can adjust your speed to your fitness level.  A simple way to determine if you are working hard enough is to perform the “talk test”. If your breathing is somewhat hard while you’re exercising but you can talk without gasping for air, you’re in the target zone.  Strength training also keeps blood vessels young and flexible while increasing blood flow. It can help your heart work more efficiently and reduce cardiovascular risk factors as well.

Enjoy and savour the flavour of healthy foods for your heart such as fruits and vegetables, nuts and whole grains while limiting saturated fats, salt, and foods containing cholesterol, like fatty meats.  A high-fibre diet will do double duty of filling you up and helping prevent inflammation of the arteries.

And of course we have chocolate!  Many health benefits of dark chocolate are based around its various ingredients to fight free radicals and minimize the effects of aging.  That’s one study to hang your hat on!

Mardis Gras Celebrations at Delmanor Prince Edward!

The historic carnival celebration known as Mardi Gras, came to Delmanor Prince Edward for a celebration that residents and team members won't soon forget!

The party began with a delicious lunch that was prepared by Delmanor's Culinary team that included both a sweet and savory pancake selection.

In the afternoon, the festivities were highlighted by a performance from talented Mardi Gras entertainers.  Playing only the finest of New Orlean's music, the entertainers had the Prince Edward residents dancing and toe-tapping all afternoon long!

The Delmanor residents prepared ahead for the event by making their own personalized masks that they wore for the day.  The bright masks and outfits were complimented by the vibrant colours and decorations in the Old Mill Pub.  The day was a true celebration of love, life and laughter!

If you would like to learn about more of the exciting events held at Delmanor Prince Edward, or to arrange a tour of the residence, please contact Julie or Pam, Marketing & Community Relations Managers at (416) 233-0725 or online at delmanor.com

The Delmanor Wynford 'Singles Mingle"!

The residents of Delmanor Wynford never miss an opportunity to get together and have fun!  This time, residents and special guests were treated to an afternoon of wine and cheese, accompanied by captivating conversation and abundant laughter!

 Future residents of Delmanor Wynford had the opportunity to meet their new neighbours and feel connected to their new community.  The current Delmanor Wynford residents loved the opportunity to meet new friends and formally welcome them to their new homes.

The Delmanor Wynford 'Singles Mingle', was a wonderful event where new bonds were formed, new friendships flourished and a wonderful time was had by all!

If you would like to learn more about retirement living at Delmanor Wynford, or to arrange a tour of the residence, please contact Janice Hicks, or Ashley Smith, Marketing & Community Relations Managers at (416) 331-9797, or online at delmanor.com

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Talking Finances, With Delmanor Northtown

If money grew on trees, well there would be no need for expert financial advice!

  

Since this is not the case and we have to grow and protect our nest eggs, Delmanor Northtown brought in professionals in the field of finance that are based  in the local North York area.  This financial dream-team included a Lawyer, an Investment Specialist and a Financial Consultant. 

In the area of finances there is always valuable information to gain, as things change when it comes to tax efficient strategies that align retirement and estate plans.  Residents, families and invited guests were able to ask questions and gain from their insight in many areas such as transferring wealth across generations.

All of the residents and guests thoroughly enjoyed this interesting and informative workshop!

 To learn more about the many benefits of retirement living at Delmanor Northtown please call 416-225-9146 to speak with Laurie or Keri, or visit online at delmanor.com

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Delmanor Prince Edward's Chinese New Year Celebration!

Residents and Guests of Delmanor Prince Edward celebrated Chinese New Year by watching a traditional Chinese fan dance, a tradition that has been a part of China's heritage for over two thousand years! Considered to be an ancient form of folk dance, the Chinese Fan Dance is used to help pass down stories and traditions of Chinese culture to future generations. 

The Chinese Fan Dancers at Delmanor Prince Edward entertained residents and guests by using fans as props and wearing complimenting brightly-colored costumes for an eye-catching spectacle of movement & artistic expression.

Most frequently paired with the Chinese New Year is the Dragon Dance. Chinese Dragons are a symbol of China as they are believed to bring good luck to people. The longer the dragon is in the dance, the more luck it is believed that it will bring to the community. The Residents of Delmanor Prince Edward enjoyed the flowing, majestic movements of the dragon dance.  The Chinese dragon dance, especially during New Year celebrations, is a symbol of the historical role that dragons have played demonstrating their power and dignity within Chinese culture.

If you would like more information about retirement living at Delmanor Prince Edward, or to obtain a tour of the residence, please contact Pam or Julie, Marketing & Community Relations Managers at (416) 233-0725 or online at delmanor.com

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The Mad Hatter's Ladies Bonspiel!

Delmanor Prince Edward is a proud new sponsor of the Annual Mad Hatter Ladies Bonspiel at the Weston Golf and Country Club!

There were curlers that attended this popular event from all over the GTA and beyond.  As the exciting event progressed, the power went out to the building, leaving the curlers waiting to be able to declare the winners.  The curlers decided to break for lunch to enjoy the meal and all of the fantastic hats that were worn in honor of the special event.  With almost all of the 48 curlers participating wearing fantastic hats for the Mad Hatter's Tea Party, it was difficult to choose the team with the best hats!  After careful observation, the team from St. George, all wearing hand made hats, were voted to have the winning hats from the event!

All of the curlers had a wonderful time at the Weston Mad Hatter's Ladies Bonspiel.  Guests were very grateful for the sponsorship that was provided by Delmanor Prince Edward, and enjoyed learning briefly about the retirement community from Marketing Manager, Julie.

If you would like to learn more about inspired retirement living at Delmanor Prince Edward, or to arrange a tour of the residence, please contact Julie or Pam, Marketing & Community Relations Managers at (416) 233-0725 or online at delmanor.com.

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Pancake Tuesday at the McConaghy Centre

Shrove Tuesday, also known as Pancake Tuesday or Mardi Gras, is a day of celebration in many countries.  For some, it is honored by consuming pancakes,  for others who know it as Mardi Gras, it is known as the last day of eating in excess before the fasting period of Lent.

Although it is a Christian tradition, many cultures observe the ritual of Pancake Tuesday in their homes regardless of their religion.  The period of Lent, or foregoing unhealthy foods for 40 days, is an annual tradition that is observed by many Canadians.

The McConaghy Centre provided a delicious pancake breakfast for the local Richmond Hill seniors that included pancakes, sausage & bacon.  Delmanor Elgin Mills provided delicious fresh fruit, pastries and gift baskets to compliment the meal.

Everyone had a wonderful time with friends and neighbours, while enjoying delicious treats on Pancake Day.

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

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The Winterlicious Chef Showdown at Delmanor Northtown!

It’s that time of year again! The famous Winterlicious festival is spreading joy all over the

beautiful city of Toronto, and Delmanor Northtown was no exception! Winterlicious gives the

chance for "foodies" and gourmet cuisine lovers alike to sample some of the greatest food that Toronto has to offer for a very reasonable price. 

 

 

Delmanor Northtown created a special twist on this exciting food festival and decided to host its' very own Winterlicious Chef Showdown! The culinary experts at Delmanor Northtown each prepared their secret recipe soups and stews to ignite taste buds and bring forth the

comfort of delicious soups. A Carrot Fennel Medley (Jenny Francisco), a Parsnip Apple

(Jose Paz) and a Hearty Lentil (Andreas Gomes) soup were beautifully served to the fully

crowded lounge.  Each guest enjoyed their Winterlicious samplers! “Delicious!” Amazing”

“Wow, I never thought it would be so good” was heard among the crowd as everyone

finished their bowls and prepared to vote for the winner. The win was a close one, with only 3

points between 1st and 3rd place! In the end, Chef Jose Paz won the Winterlicious Chef

Showdown with his exotic Parsnip and Apple Soup.

 

 

Congratulations and a big thank you to the talented Delmanor Culinary Team for sharing

their talents and time to ensure that the Winterlicious Chef Showdown was a great success!

 

 

If you would like to obtain more information about retirement living at Delmanor Northtown or to

arrange a tour of the residence, please contact Keri Mingo or Laurie Fortin, Marketing &

Community Relations Manager at (416) 225-9146 or visit on line at delmanor.com