Delmanor Glen Abbey Visits Bird Kingdom

The residents of Delmanor Glen Abbey boarded the Delmanor bus for a trip to Niagara Falls and the Niagara Bird Sanctuary for a truly soaring adventure!

Bird Kingdom is the world's largest indoor, free flying aviary.  The seniors took a journey through the rain-forest and interacted with over 400 exotic birds from around the world.

For the adventurous types, Bird Kingdom also offered many amazing reptile encounters. 

The Discovery Zone allowed guests to meet the handlers and learn about the fantastic, highly intelligent birds.

   Residents loved the JEWEL of the Bird Kingdom, which was located in the main atrium. The exquisite, mystical Javanese tea house!

Marvelously hand carved, it was an incredible and unique spot for the Delmanor seniors to savour tea and enjoy a dessert.  They even had an opportunity to unlock the mystery of the authentic, ancient symbols and mysterious writing. 

For the residents who love to shop, there was a beautiful gift shop that offered unique gifts from garden decor to plush toys. 

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

Delmanor Glen Abbey Visits Steam Whistle Brewery

The"Good Beer Folks" at Steam Whistle Brewery in Downtown Toronto welcomed the seniors of Delmanor Glen Abbey to come by the brewery for a tour and taste.

The residents learned how Canada's Premium Pilsner is made, met the friendly staff and enjoyed a sample of Steam Whistle beer.

Joe Savoritti & Deidra, tour guide

The residents were told about Steam Whistle's designation as one of Toronto's "green buildings" and about their interesting railway history.

The tour was educational and entertaining for all!

For more information about spending your retirement years at Delmanor Glen Abbey, please contact Julie Shuster, Marketing & Community Relations Manager at (905) 469-3232 or take a virtual tour at delmanor.com.

Delmanor Northtown Pays it Forward with Clothing!

Residents of Delmanor Northtown wanted to help the almost 9 milion people living with diabetes and pre-diabetes in Canada by donating their gently used clothing, outerwear, linens and footwear to the charity’s Clothesline program.

Clothing Drive Donation Bin

Last year, the program diverted more than 40 million kilograms of clothing and household items from Canada ’s landfill sites by accepting donations from communities all across the country. 

Isabelle donating clothes

The seniors gave generously and as a result were thrilled to be able to collect over 200 pounds of clothing over the course of our 2 week clothing drive!!

Sheila & Isobel meeting the clothesline truck

Sheila & Isobel loading the donations

If you would like more information about retirement living at Delmanor Northtown, please contact Laurie Fortin, Marketing Manager at (416) 225-9146 or visit them online at delmanor.com

Delmanor Elgin Mills Enjoys National Peanut Butter Lovers Day!

The residents of Delmanor Elgin Mills spent an entire day enjoying everything peanut butter.

The day started with baking peanut butter rice crispy squares.  The fun continued into the afternoon as the residents made peanut butter bird feeders and hung them in the garden for the awaiting birds.

Hanging the bird feeders

The peanut butter festivities ended with a peanut butter taste test, sampling four different types and varieties of peanut butter including regular, unsweetened, all natural and chocolate.

Peanut Butter treats

Not surprisingly, the most popular tasting peanut butter was plain Skippy.

The seniors loved testing their peanut butter knowledge and re-living past memories of how many peanut butter sandwiches they have enjoyed over the years.

Sampling the peanut butter

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

Delmanor Northtown Residents Learn the Benefits of Acupuncture

As a Naturopathic Doctor, Jacqueline Streich is committed to providing excellence in alternative health care and is always interested in providing knowledge of natural health care alternatives to members of the senior population.

Dr. Jacqueline Streich, ND

In an afternoon seminar at Delmanor Northtown, she did just that by sharing her wealth of knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine including the basics of Acupuncture. 

Tony experiencing acupuncture

Residents were given the opportunity to learn all about how the use of Acupuncture needles on pressure points can relieve pressure and over time help treat many acute and chronic conditions that are common during the retirement years.

Eleanor's turn to experience acupuncture

Eleanor saying it's a piece of cake!

The seniors left the seminar feeling very comfortable with the thought of acupuncture and a better knowledge of the benefits the treatment could bring to their overall health and well being.

If you would like more information about Delmanor Northtown, please contact Laurie Fortin, Marketing Manager at (416) 225-9146 or visit them online at delmanor.com

Spring Has Sprung Early at Delmanor Wynford!

Spring arrived early at Delmanor Wynford with the arrival of six cute baby chicks. Residents were able to experience life on a farm with the Hatching Program that allowed residents to see the process involved in hatching eggs into baby chickens.

Colby enjoying the chicks

The Hatching Program began with an incubator and one dozen eggs from a local farm. Residents were responsible for turning the eggs several times a day and monitoring the temperature of the incubator.

The Adorable Wynford Farm babies!

The Hatching Program brought everyone together…including the seniors and their families, staff members, and guests from the community. Everyone was thrilled with the new additions to the Delmanor Wynford family. The chicks have since returned to the farm where they will have more space to grow!

Wynford Residents, Sharon & Jean enjoying the chicks

For 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 Northtown Says Aloha!

The winter months are always the best time to plan an escape to a warmer climate. For those who didn’t have a chance this year, Delmanor Northtown decided to give them the feeling of being in a warm, tropical environment for the day right at home by planning a Hawaiian themed afternoon and dinner.

Traditional Hula Dancers

Residents enjoyed an afternoon performance by the traditional hula dancers of the Siony Srnka Dance Studio.  The residence was transformed for a themed photo opportunity that transported the seniors to a beach in Waikiki.   

Christine having fun with the photo scene setters

Island fever was in the air as the residents entered the dining room for a Hawaiian inspired menu consisting of pork ribs, pineapple chicken skewers and choice of pineapple upside-down cake or coconut cream pie for dessert!

Alice about to enjoy her pineapple upside down cake

The temperature was definitely turned way up at Delmanor Northtown and everyone had a fantastic time!

Doreen & Brian pose for a vacation photo

If you would like to arrange a tour of Delmanor Northtown, please contact Laurie Fortin, Marketing Manager at (416) 225-9146 or visit them at delmanor.com