Brain Health & Memory Seminar at Delmanor Northtown

There are multiple factors that influence brain and memory health. Lifestyle, dietary and supplement measures can help ensure clear-thinking and good memory well into old age. Last month at Delmanor Northtown, The Alzheimer's Society, Toronto, presented valuable health information encouraging people to challenge their brain, as well as informing the audience about select nutrition that stimulates the brain. Following the seminar, guests were provided with a variety of delicious afternoon refreshments and desserts. To attend the next enlightening event at Delmanor Northtown check the SNAP Online Calendar. For information on their array of beautiful retirement suites, visit their website at www.delmanor.com/northtown_intro.php

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Delmanor Wynford Residents Donate to Christmas Charity

A group of talented seniors at Delmanor Wynford; proudly known as the "Knit Wits", meet weekly to knit, chat, share patterns and happily display their creations.

This is a busy time of year for the Knit Wits, that have been working tirelessly for the past several months knitting mittens, hats, dish cloths, socks, robes, Afghans and baby attire, to raise money for the Toronto Firefighters Annual Christmas Toy Drive.

The "Mitten Master" Resident, June Saito

The Delmanor Wynford Tuck Shop is a busy place where all of the knitted items are flying off of the shelves by residents, staff, volunteers and families who all wish to support this very worthy cause. Currently the Knit Wits have sold more than $100 worth of knitted merchandise and hope to sell much more before Christmas, in order to purchase more toys for needy local children. The Toronto Firefighters will visit Delmanor Wynford to collect all of the toys and monies raised for this local charity.

Special thanks go to the very generous members of the Knit Wits who donated their time and talents to support this annual charity.

Residents, Martha & Doris proudly display the afghan and baby outfit that they are working on

Baby outfits, hats, & dish cloths knitted by Knit Wits

For more information about Delmanor Wynford, or if you would like to support the Toronto Firefighters Toy Drive, please contact Betty Ann Miers or Monique Kuhn at (416) 331 9797.

Mittens for sale in Delmanor Wynford Tuck Shop

Delmanor Wynford Remembrance Day Ceremony

Delmanor Wynford staff, residents and families paused to give thanks to Canadian war veterans both past and present and to remember the sacrifices made by veterans of war.

Wynford Veteran Anne Barstow

There are twelve veterans currently residing at Delmanor Wynford. They were treated to a special lunch in the private dining room followed by an emotional Remembrance Day ceremony in the theatre. A very powerful slide show was featured to honour the veterans of Delmanor Wynford. It portrayed pictures of the seniors today, as well as during their service years. All of the guests felt very honoured and privileged to be able to share this emotional and memorable day.
Wynford Veteran Emily Stark

For more information about retirement living at Delmanor Wynford, please contact Betty Ann Miers or Monique Kuhn at (416) 331 9797, or http://www.delmanor.com/

Wynford Veteran Judson Jessup with his wife Vivien and children

Half of Delmanor Wynford's veterans - Ron McGarrie, Arthur Whealy, Erskin Duncan, Jim Mossman, Jim Shortt and Judson Jessup

Delmanor Glen Abbey Supports Oakville Hospital at Annual Candlelight Ball

And what a gala it was! Over 650 people attended Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital 's largest fundraiser of the year. Delmanor Glen Abbey was one of the corporate sponsors. They invited 10 guests to this charitable event, including 5 members of the local health care community and John and Barb Fleming. Mr. Fleming is a member of the hospital board and his mother Barb Fleming resides at Delmanor Glen Abbey Retirement Residence.

Julie, Marg, Patti & Karen ~Delmanor Glen Abbey Staff

This year’s ball raised over $700,000 for the Hospital, with silent and live auctions being very popular. The elegant evening, catered by Michael Bonacini of the Oliver and Bonacini Restaurants, left all who attended tremendously grateful for the lovely opportunity to support their local hospital.

Thanks to all of the Delmanor Glen Abbey team who supported this important charitable event.



For more information about Delmanor Glen Abbey, please contact Julie Shuster, Marketing & Community Relations Manager at 905 469-3232 www.delmanor.com.

Delmanor Elgin Mills Santa Claus Parade

Residents Bernie Mitchell and Jean Billings bundled up on the bus

Delmanor Elgin Mills brought some nostalgia to the Richmond Hill Santa Claus Parade on November 14th with an "Old Tyme Christmas" bus that was decorated with festive embellishments. Twelve residents and three staff braved the chilly temperatures on the four kilometer parade route, all in the joy of the season. There was plenty of festive cheer as

Resident Eleanor Roberts that walked the 4 km route with Recreation Manager Whitney Hilts

residents and staff sang and danced to Christmas carols while serving hot chocolate to the hundreds of spectators along the parade route.

Delmanor Elgin Mills resident Eleanor Roberts passed up on the bus ride and walked the entire 4 km route down Yonge Street to spread inspiration and holiday merriment.

For more information about recreation events at Delmanor Elgin Mills, please contact Whitney Hilts, Recreation Manager at 905 770-7963 or delmanor.com

Eleanor Roberts and Louise Turnpenny dancing to Christmas Carols on the bus waiting for the parade to begin

Delmanor Glen Abbey Honours our Veterans

Delmanor Glen Abbey has honoured our Canadian War Veterans with a recent event that brought the retirement community together to give thanks.

On November 1st the Oakville Convention Centre housed and catered a special veterans lunch that was hosted by Medichair Halton's Kristin & David Courtney. This was the 9th annual event that brought together over 750 veterans and their spouses including 10 of Delmanor Glen Abbey's very own resident veterans. Delmanor felt very privileged to be attending and sponsoring this very meaningful day.

The memorial luncheon was attended by former CTV Weatherman Dave Duvall, that spoke in honour of veterans, past and present. He was joined by retired hockey player Paul Henderson that said Grace for the attendees. Kristen & David were invited to Ottawa by the Govenor General for lunch to thank them for their commitment to our war veterans. It was a very proud day for all of the seniors who attended and the younger generations that were privileged to share in this special day.



Pictured top Dave Dovall, veterans lunch, pictured above, Mr. Scott, Glen Abbey resident veteran


If you would like further information about Delmanor Glen Abbey or to book a special
event, please contact Julie Shuster, Marketing & Community Relations Manager, 905-469-3232 or http://www.delmanor.com/.

Read for the Cure

Delmanor Seniors Communities is proud to support Read for the Cure. This fundraising initiative began in 2006, when two members of a west Toronto book club, who had just finished treatment for cancer, had a great idea. Acknowledging the important role of reading in their lives, and the wonderful support they had received from their fellow members during their treatment, they saw an opportunity to harness the energy of enthusiastic book clubs and readers to raise funds for cancer research. With two other book club members who had close family

Pictured above, left to right:
Nikki Lewis, Marketing Manager Delmanor Northtown
Elaine Wood, Corporate Director of Marketing & Sales, Delmanor Seniors Communities
Linden MacIntrye, winner of the 2009 Giller Prize for The Bishop’s Man
Catherine Gildiner, author of After The Falls
Annabel Lyon, author of The Golden Mean

members affected by cancer, they formed a committee of four. Together they developed a vision of ways to bring readers and writers together for a wonderful evening, while raising funds for cancer research.

Since then, with the help of Random House of Canada, they have hosted three annual series of Author Events in October and November. Delmanor is a proud gold sponsor for their 2010 events.

For more information about future Read for the Cure, their future events and how you can donate please visit http://www.readforthecure.ca/



Pictured right: Susan Culver, Chairperson for Read for the Cure
with Elaine & Nikki