Canada Pride at Delmanor Northtown

February 15th is Flag Day in Canada.  Delmanor Seniors Communities, a Canadian company, was proud to host a Flag Day celebration at Delmanor Northtown.  The retirement community welcomed the 'Flag Flyers' to their event and were thrilled to have the group in attendance.

The 'Flag Flyers' is a volunteer group of Canadians that are dedicated to raising national pride and solidarity.  Their goal is to increase awareness of the 'National Flag of Canada' and what it symbolizes in the hearts of Canadians.  The 'Flag Flyers' group have been publicly recognized by the office of the Prime Minister, the Minister of Canadian Heritage, the Minister of Environment and other members of parliament.

The inspirational group was formed in 2009  under the leadership of Marga, known as 'The Flag Lady'.  Marga shared information about the history of the Canadian Flag and handed out Canadian pins and flags to everyone in attendance.

The seniors of Delmanor Northtown enthusiastically participated in this wonderful event, to not only display their pride in being Canadian on Flag Day, but also as an outpouring of support for our Canadian athletes competing in Sochi.

Happy 49th Flag Day Canada!

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

Celebrating Olympic Spirit at Delmanor Glen Abbey

There are few more honorable opportunities to represent your country and instill pride and achievement than being an Olympic torch bearer.

Arnold Huffman visited Delmanor Glen Abbey to share his experience as a torch bearer at the Vancouver Olympic games in 2010.  Being a local leader for over 20 years, Arnold has devoted his life to community service.  In recognition of this commitment, he was selected as a 2010 Olympic Torch bearer.

Arnold is an immensely proud Canadian and he called this honour 'the greatest day of his life".  Arnold shared his story with the Delmanor Glen Abbey residents and reflected back on his experience with them.  Wonderful pictures were on display along with his Olympic torch and uniform.

The Delmanor Glen Abbey seniors passed the Olympic torch from resident to resident, symbolizing the historic journey taken by proud Canadians.

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

Delmanor Glen Abbey Residents Ring in the Chinese New Year!

Delmanor Glen Abbey residents and staff had a fantastic time celebrating the Chinese New Year!

The talented Delmanor Glen Abbey culinary team put forth an amazing Asian inspired lunch buffet complete with chop sticks, fortune cookies and the Chinese traditional red envelopes that are believed to bring wealth and happiness.

After lunch, the Diverse Dance Trio entertained everyone with a Chinese dance show that included interesting facts about Chinese New Year celebrations.

The Delmanor Glen Abbey seniors were thrilled with the finale of the dance performance.  A spectacular Lion Dance was performed by the talented group.  All of the residents enjoyed the display of colour, sparkle and energy.  What a wonderful way to celebrate the year of the horse!

If you would like to learn more about retirement living at Delmanor Glen Abbey, please contact Kelley Bristow, Marketing & Community Relations Manager at (905) 469-3232 or online at delmanor.com

Celebrating Chinese New Year at Delmanor Elgin Mills

Also known as the 'Spring Festival" or Lunar New Year, the Chinese New Year is the longest running festival in the Chinese calendar, lasting 15 days plus Chinese New Years Eve.

Chinese New Year celebrations typically have people wearing red clothes, decorate with poems on red paper, and give children "lucky money" in red envelopes.  According to Chinese legend the colour red symbolizes fire, which is supposed to deflect bad luck.  As part of the celebrations at Delmanor Elgin Mills, the seniors were treated to sweets and were given lucky coins to help usher in wealth, happiness and good fortune.

In many Chinese New Year festivals, the highlight is the dragon dance.  The dragon which can stretch up to a hundred feet long in some cases is usually made of silk, paper and bamboo.  Amidst paper lanterns, the residents and guests were treated to the captivating performance that included both the dragon and horse dances.

Orient Dance Company

In keeping with the focus of Chinese New Year, which is family, the residents of Delmanor Elgin Mills welcomed in the year of the horse surrounded by family and friends. 

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

Delmanor Northtown Residents Shop Up a Storm!

The cold winter weather did not stop the residents of Delmanor Northtown from starting their Spring fashion shopping.  What better way to brighten up a miserable cold day than to treat yourself to some new Spring clothing to enjoy in the warm months ahead!

  
The Delmanor bus was warm and ready to escort the seniors to the stores.  Delmanor Northtown staff were on hand to offer assistance, hot coffee and another opinion or two if it was requested on the stylish new outfit choices.

A fun afternoon shopping was a wonderful lift for the seniors.  Having the ability to get out and about, especially during the cold winter months is just one of the the many activities to enjoy during retirement that is offered to seniors at Delmanor Seniors Communities.

If you would like to learn more about the many activities available at Delmanor Northtown, or to arrange a tour of the retirement residence, please contact Laurie Fortin, Marketing & Community Relations Manager at (416) 225-9146 or visit them online at delmanor.com

Fantastic Lunch & Learn with Delmanor Prince Edward!

Delmanor Prince Edward Marketing Managers Julie Shuster and Nikki Lewis attended a lunch and learn at Humber Valley United Church.

Delmanor Prince Edward was happy to support this informative session by providing a catered lunch courtesy of Lenny's, a popular community restaurant and a wonderful dessert courtesy of La Rose.  The Church members commented on how fabulous the lunch meal was and how appreciative they were that Delmanor Prince Edward used local businesses for this occasion.

Despite the very snowy conditions, the majority of the guests made it to the event.  A beautiful gift basket was awarded to guest, Gwen, who was shocked and surprised that she won the ballot draw!  Along with Humber Valley United Church Members, representatives from the Alzheimer's Society were also on hand providing a very informative lecture to all of the guests.

There is nothing greater than a strong sense of community.  Delmanor Prince Edward were very pleased to be a part of this networking event that has created many new friendships, for both now and in the exciting years to come!

If you would like to learn more about Delmanor Seniors Communities newest property opening in the Spring of 2014, please contact Julie Shuster or Nikki Lewis, Marketing & Community Relations Managers at (416) 233-0725 or visit them online at delmanor.com

Steps to LivingWell

You may think that over-the-counter (OTC) medications are always safe. But if you are over 65 and also taking prescription medications, this kind of thinking can get you into some trouble.  The average number of prescription medications taken by people over 65 is five or six, as you get older, it increases and so does the potential for drug interactions.

So how can you find effective and safe relief from arthritis and other pain, and cold or allergy symptoms?  When in doubt, ask your pharmacist.  If you have taken the medication before, it's probably OK.  But if it's new or your other medication regimen has changed, check it out.

If you fill all prescriptions at one pharmacy, all the important information about what you take and when you take it is in a central location. Ask the pharmacist if any OTC or herbal medications will interact with your prescriptions. They can tap into a computer, see what else you take, and let you know right then and there.

Coughs and colds are among the most common reasons for which pharmacists are consulted for treatment.  Over-the-counter cough syrup can have significant side effects to those on various medications!  There are cough and cold remedies that seniors may be able to take as companies are coming out with remedies specifically for people who are taking multiple medications.

The best advice when it comes to choosing remedies is to talk to your doctor or the pharmacist. He or she can help you find the best one.

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