Delmanor Elgin Mills Sponsors a Local Family

The staff, residents, family members and community of Delmanor Elgin Mills, joined together to sponsor a less fortunate family in Richmond Hill.

Throughout the months of November & December, the seniors have been selling raffle tickets to win a hand-made money tree, skillfully made by one of the Delmanor Elgin Mills residents.

The Money Tree

All of the proceeds raised from this raffle was donated to a family that was chosen for Delmanor Elgin Mills by the Richmond Hill Food Bank.

This is an annual event that the Delmanor seniors are proud to participate in.  Delmanor Elgin Mills was overjoyed to raise over $560 for this very deserving family!  One of the most exciting rewards for the Delmanor Elgin Mills seniors was receiving the Christmas wish list from the children and then going shopping!

Gift Donations Raised

What a wonderful way to give back during the holidays!

If you would like more information about Delmanor Elgin Mills, please contact Susan Applebaum, Marketing & Community Relations Manager at (905) 770-7963 or visit them online at delmanor.com.

Delmanor Glen Abbey Tour the Royal Botanical Gardens

The residents of Delmanor Glen Abbey boarded the Delmanor Bus to tour the beautifully decorated holiday theme at the Royal Botanical Garden Centre.

One of the beautiful displays at the RBG

The RBG was not only beautiful to look at, it was full of fun holiday activities including model trains, live entertainment, local choirs and of course, Santa and his reindeer.

Esther, Chris, Betty & Tony at the RBG in Burlington

All of the seniors had a wonderful time and truly felt the Christmas spirit in the air!

For more information about retirement living at Delmanor Glen Abbey, please contact Julie Shuster, Marketing & Community Relations Manager at (905) 469-3232 or visit them online at delmanor.com

Delmanor Wynford Residents Reach New Heights!

Five residents from Delmanor Wynford set out for an afternoon of adventure at True North Climbing, an indoor rock climbing facility in Toronto.

Peggy Glencross with True North Instructor Clint

The residents at Delmanor Wynford were excited to add a bit of adventure to their day and prove to everyone that seniors can rock climb!  The Delmanor Wynford residents were an inspiration to everyone, with the eldest rock climber being 91 years young!

Resident Martha Shortt beginning her climb up the wall

With the excellent instructions and guidance from the staff at True North Climbing, the residents were taught safe climbing techniques, along with proper use of the harness.  The Delmanor Wynford seniors were very successful in climbing the rock wall and had a fantastic time!

Peggy climbing the rock wall

The residents all had a great time and enjoyed the self confidence that came with rock climbing.  All of the seniors that participated in this event have already shown great interest in the next rock climb.  Many of the residents that were hesitant to participate in this years event are inspired to take part in Rock Climbing Adventure 2012!

Resident Tosh Usami climbing higher & higher

To obtain more information about retirement living at Delmanor Wynford, please contact Betty Ann Miers or Monique Kuhn at 416-331-9797 or visit them online at delmanor.com

Delmanor Elgin Mills Decorates Gingerbread Houses

Delmanor Elgin Mills staff were challenged to a gingerbread house decorating competition to add some flare to the holiday decorations and to get all staff involved in the festive fun.

The staff were divided within their respective departments; kitchen, dining room, recreation, marketing & nursing.  The staff worked diligently on their houses and then displayed them for the seniors to vote on their favourite Gingerbread House over the period of a weekend event.

The results were tallied and the winner was Jaimie Gatsos, one of the Delmanor Elgin Mills Marketing Managers!  Congratulations Jaimie and to all of the Delmanor Elgin Mills staff for their hard work & special decorations for the retirement residence.

For more information about Delmanor Elgin Mills please contact Susan Applebaum or Jaimie Gatsos, Marketing & Community Relations Managers (905) 770-7963 or visit them online at delmanor.com

Santa Claus Came to Richmond Hill

The Richmond Hill Santa Claus Parade marked the start of the holiday season in the community.  The parade welcomed Delmanor Elgin Mills staff, residents, community & children's organizations, local businesses and the residents of Richmond Hill.

Getting ready for the parade!

Despite the damp weather, there were many floats filled with happy, smiling faces.  Yonge Street was lined with spectators of all ages that were taking in the fun of the parade.  Even the canine participants were dressed in holiday costumes for the event!

The Delmanor Elgin Mills bus was a main attraction; featuring penguins lining the roof, garlands draped across the windows and Santa hanging onto both the hood and rear of the bus.

The entire community thoroughly enjoyed the parade this year.  Delmanor resident, Eleanor, in her 87th year walked the entire 3km parade route with her daughter!  What an inspiration she was to all!

Elgin Mills Resident Eleanor with daughter walking the parade

For more information about Delmanor Elgin Mills, please contact Susan Applebaum, or Jaimie Gatsos, Marketing Managers at (905) 770-7963 or visit them online at delmanor.com.

Delmanor Glen Abbey Reaches Out to the Community

The residents of Delmanor Glen Abbey reached out to their community with handmade knitted items and Teddy's that were donated to a local charity.

The adorable Teddys that are sure to put a smile on a child's face at Christmas are being delivered to the local fire station on December 20th.  The knitted items will be distributed through a local charity to children in the Oakville community.

The Teddy Bear Xmas Tree

There are many families that will greatly benefit by these generous gifts.  The Glen Abbey seniors have given up their time & efforts all in the true spirit of Christmas.

Hand-made mittens on display

If you would like to arrange a tour of Delmanor Glen Abbey, please contact Julie Shuster, Marketing & Community Relations Manager at (905) 469-3232 or visit them online at delmanor.com

Delmanor Glen Abbey Support Sleeping Children Around the World

The random acts of kindness philosophy was continued at Delmanor Glen Abbey as Betty Fry, a Delmanor Glen Abbey resident, challenged the Delmanor seniors to raise funds for The Sleeping Children Around the World organization.  The S.C.A.W  raises funds to provide bed kits to the neediest of children in underdeveloped and developing countries.

The Glen Abbey residents wished to continue the fantastic work of the Ken Dryden family and the United Church.

From left to right back row: Helen, Peg, Jean
Front row: Betty Fry, Sleeping Children Rep, Myrtle

The Sleeping Children Representative was overwhelmed when the Delmanor Residents presented her with $300 collected over the month of November!

The residents of Delmanor Glen Abbey were honoured to help raise funds for this very worthy cause.  They will always remember the heartfelt emotions that came with assisting underprivileged children around the world.

To obtain more information about Delmanor Glen Abbey, please contact Julie Shuster, Marketing & Community Relations Manager at (905) 469-3232 or visit them online at delmanor.com