Let's Go Blue Jays!

The Rogers Centre was not the only place rockin’ in anticipation of the Toronto Blue Jays Home Opener, Delmanor Wynford residents and staff members were dressed in blue from head to toe! Residents wore jerseys, vests, hats, and jewellery in support of our very own Toronto Blue Jays.

Wynford residents Don & Joyce ready for the game

The party started with a special lunch which mirrored menu items available at the Rogers Centre including Blue Jays Soup, Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, French Fries, and Cookies n’ Cream Ice Cream with blue whipped cream and sprinkles. Following lunch, residents enjoyed first class entertainment with former Blue Jays musician Mark Kersey (Mark was the organist with the Toronto Blue Jays for three years). Mark played guitar and accordion as he sang a variety of high-energy tunes and baseball favourites while residents enjoyed peanuts in the shell! Mark had the entire crowd energized and looking forward to the game.

Jo & Bev looking fabulous in blue!

The party continued while residents settled in to watch the first game of the season on the big screen against the Cleveland Indians. Residents could be heard cheering throughout the building! Although the Toronto Blue Jays were not able to come away with the win, the residents at Delmanor Wynford had a fantastic time and are looking forward to the next game! It was wonderful to see everyone come together to support our home town Toronto Blue Jays and it was obvious that the residents truly enjoyed the sense of community that was felt cheering for the Jays!

Go Jays Go!

Blue Jays fans Vernon, Sharon & Monique

 

If you would like to obtain more information about retirement living at Delmanor Wynford or to arrange a tour of the residence, please contact Monique Kuhn or Pam Palmer , Marketing & Community Relations Managers at 416-331-9797 or visit online at delmanor.com

 

Steps to LivingWell

Put a spring in your step! If you detect a whiff of spring in the air, now is the ideal time to make the most of it.  Health experts say taking daily breaks in the fresh air can help us relax, but can also offer a whole range of health benefits. From boosting your fitness levels to fighting cancer, the great outdoors is an effective, alternative medicine.

You can help alleviate stress by breathing your way to good health through the simple practice of yogic breathing. Among other things, breathing loads your blood with oxygen, which maintains your health at the most desirable level. Shallow breathing doesn't oxygenate your blood very efficiently. As a result, toxins can build up in your  body’s cells. Before you know it, you feel sluggish and down, and eventually organs begin to malfunction. Is it any wonder that conscious breathing is the best tool you have to profoundly affect your body and mind?

Try the following exercise (outdoors ideally, weather permitting):

1. Sit comfortably in a chair.

2. Close your eyes and visualize a peacefully scene.

3. Inhale and exhale slowly and deeply through your nose.

4. Lengthen your breath for 20 rounds (breaths).

5. Continue breathing like this with your eyes closed and notice the difference in how you feel overall.

Breath work is a type of breathing practice that leads you to inner peace, expands your awareness and helps you create connection with your body. Breathe for the health of it!

 

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'Hands on Exotics' Travelling Animal Show Makes a Stop at Delmanor Northtown

Residents of Delmanor Northtown had an opportunity to get up close with a few rare and exotic animals when Hands on Exotics came to the retirement residence with their fun, interactive and therapeutic travelling zoo.

 

 

Hands on Exotics shared interesting facts and stories about the red-foot tortoise and ring tailed lemur from Madagascar.  For those residents who dared, they were able to hold the boa snake and touch the cold blooded lizard, a close cousin to the komodo dragon.
 

The amazon parrot spoke very clearly, while the rare macaw displayed its colourful feathers to anyone who chose to hold him. 

Residents welcomed the long-legged Russian wolfhound showering him with loving pats on the head before he found a comfortable place to rest in the Northtown Lounge.

Newborn bunnies visited just in time for Easter and were definitely a favourite with the seniors watching the show.  Everyone loved this educational & unique experience!

If you would like more information about retirement living at Delmanor Northtown or to arrange a tour of the residence, please contact Laurie Fortin or Nikki Lewis, Marketing & Community Relations Managers at (416) 225-9146 or online at delmanor.com

A Love Story ~ Celebrated at Delmanor Glen Abbey

"A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person". 
 
Delmanor Glen Abbey couple Jean and Rayner Hayhow were given a very special 70^th wedding anniversary celebration with fellow Glen Abbey residents and their two daughters. The Hayhow family planned a memorable afternoon with the help of Glen Abbey GM Karen Goyer and her team.

 

Mr. & Mrs. Hayhow with daughter, Marilyn

Julie, Christine, Joan, Doris & Betty laughing as they thought they looked like
bridesmaids all wearing blue!

Jean and Rayner were ushered to their decorated seats wearing a beautiful corsage and boutonniere while the champagne and exquisite cake was brought out for everyone to enjoy. 

Mr. & Mrs. Hayhow cut their cake amidst claps and cheers from all of the seniors that were in attendance to celebrate this milestone with them. The beautiful sounds of the harp provided a romantic background for the toasts and well wishes being given to the happy couple.

Mr. & Mrs. Hayhow cutting their cake
 

The lovely cake
 

Pat playing the harp

It was very special for Jean & Rayner to have their lovely daughter Marilyn present for this moment as well as their other daughter Joanne, who was able to participate with the retirement residence from Florida thanks to the modern advancement of video calling.

Marilyn with her sister online

Everyone in attendance was thrilled to share in this special celebration with Jean and Rayner Hayhow and thank their daughters for the opportunity to share this with all of the seniors at Delmanor Glen Abbey.

If you would like to arrange a personal tour of Delmanor Glen Abbey, or if you wish to obtain more information about retirement living with us, please contact Julie Shuster, Marketing & Community Relations Manager at (905) 469-3232 or online at delmanor.com

Delmanor Glen Abbey Visits a Butterfly Conservatory

What better way to welcome spring then by surrounding yourself with butterflies in their natural habitat!

Delmanor Glen Abbey residents visited the Butterfly Conservatory in Cambridge. The lush tropical gardens and thousands of butterflies and live plants warned up the seniors on a cold March morning. The conservatory is an enclosed butterfly habitat where hundreds of different butterfly species live and breed in a very natural, yet controlled environment. The exhibit at the Butterfly Conservatory educates and encourages visitors to support the creation and preservation of native butterfly habitats.

The Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory is essentially an observatory where the residents were able to walk directly into a butterfly habitat and were able to interact with the butterflies. The residents loved the beautiful smells and warmth that came from this tropical escape.

After spending a day surrounded by butterflies, everyone who visited the Conservatory is even more anxious for the arrival of spring weather!

If you would like to gain more information about retirement living at Delmanor Glen Abbey or to arrange a tour of the residence, please contact Julie Shuster, Marketing & Community Relations Manager at (905) 469-3232 or online at delmanor.com

Delmanor Wynford Resident, Mr. Minoru Yatabe Presented with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal

The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal is one of a series of national celebratory gestures created in 2012 to mark the 60^th Anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the Throne as Queen of Canada. The medal is awarded to Canadians who have devoted themselves to the well-being of family, community and country. The selected medal recipients have made a significant contribution to a province, territory, regions or community within Canada or an achievement abroad that brings credit to Canada. 
 

The Diamond Jubilee Medal

 Like Her Majesty, those recognized have dedicated themselves to serve their fellow citizens and country. In recognition of this outstanding dedication, the Diamond Jubilee Medal was created in honour of these exceptional Canadian citizens to thank them for their accomplishments. 

In WW II, Japanese Canadians were barred from Canadian military service until the beginning of 1945. Mr. Yatabe was on of many loyal Japanese Canadians who enlisted immediately. He was attached to British Intelligence forces in the South East Asia Command and performed counter intelligence work in Malaysia and in Thailand. His post-war community activities included working with the Boy Scouts of Canada, local senior citizens, and in the Royal Canadian Legion.

Mr. Yatabe accepting the Diamond Jubilee Medal

The Medal is administered by the Chancellery of Honours, which is part of the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General. During the year of acknowledgment of this historic event, 60,000 Canadians were recognized and presented with this medal along with Mr. Minoru Yatabe. 

Member of Parliament John Carmichael attended the ceremony held at Delmanor Wynford to present the highly distinctive Diamond Jubilee Medal to Delmanor Wynford resident, Mr. Minoru Yatabe for his extraordinary contributions to Canada. Mr. Carmichael was accompanied by the Honourable Salma Ataullahjan, Senator for Toronto for this event. 

 
The entire Delmanor community commends and gives gratitude to Mr. Minoru Yatabe for this outstanding achievement and are honoured to have him as a part of our Delmanor family.

If you would like to acquire more information about retirement living at Delmanor Wynford, or one of the other prestigious Delmanor Retirement Community properties, please contact Pam Palmer or Monique Kuhn, Marketing & Community Relations Managers at (416) 331-9797 or online at delmanor.com
   

 

Celebrating, Irish Style, at Delmanor Elgin Mills!

Now, "wasn't that a party!", was spoken by many residents of Delmanor Elgin Mills after the residence held a grand St. Patrick's Day celebration.  The party had the seniors dancing and singing along to the toe-tapping entertainment provided by the "Elderly Brothers".

The Irish tunes resonated in the hearts of everyone in attendance lifting spirits and leaving all in a lively mood.  All of the seniors and staff were feeling very festive and showed it by sporting green for the occasion.  The staff were wearing fashionable green bow ties while they served beer Shandy's and pub style appetizers.

Residents wearing Irish green, cheers!

The lobby of Delmanor Elgin Mills was transformed into an Irish pub for the day.  There were festive decorations that adorned the "pub" that added to the ambiance and social atmosphere of the party.

The cheer of the Irish holiday was in full swing as the Delmanor seniors celebrated with wonderful food, great friends and warm hearts.

Green beer shandy's

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