Delmanor Wynford and Delmanor Northtown were proud supporters of this years Better Living Fashion Show and Gala. The sophisticated evening was held at Spirale Banquet & Conference Hall in Toronto. Full runway performances highlighted some of the beautiful clothing collections from shops and designers in the North York community. The fund raising event was a great success for everyone involved. Special comments from guests were heard about the wonderful silent auction and gala event and how much it was enjoyed by all.
There were celebrities on hand that volunteered their time to support this wonderful cause. Toronto Argonaut Andre Durie, Supermodel Coco Rocha, a Master of Ceremonies from CTV News and Karen Stintz (TTC chair) along with her mother, who shared their personal story involving the Better Living Center.
A more enriched and healthy lifestyle for seniors is at the forefront for Delmanor Seniors Communities. The Better Living Center further contributes to this directive making events with the two groups wildly successful and enjoyable for all!
If you would like to learn more about retirement living at any of the exquisite Delmanor Seniors Communities you can visit online at delmanor.com or contact Laurie Fortin, Marketing & Community Relations Manager at (416) 225-9146
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Monday, March 24, 2014
Delmanor Northtown Supports Our Canadian Curling Clubs
Canada is no stranger to the game of curling.
The mens and womens gold medal performances in last months Olympic games, combined with the Canadian team winning the Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi, marks the first occasion that a country has won all three tournaments in the same year.
Delmanor Northtown continues to be a great supporter of many local curling clubs. Recently Delmanor Northtown supported the Bill Ferguson Bonspiel, held at the Thornhill Golf and Country Club. Players arrived from many different clubs within the GTA and surrounding areas. This fantastic full day event had over 96 players competing. There were 48 players in the first draw and 48 players in the second draw, each play for prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places.
Delmanor Northtown is thrilled to be supporting this great sport and encouraging curling with the Delmanor seniors and members of the community as well.
If you would like to learn more about retirement living at Delmanor Northtown or if you would like to tour the residence, please contact Laurie Fortin, Marketing & Community Relations Manager at (416) 225-9146 or visit them online at delmanor.com
The mens and womens gold medal performances in last months Olympic games, combined with the Canadian team winning the Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi, marks the first occasion that a country has won all three tournaments in the same year.
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| Kelly James & Jack Martin |
Delmanor Northtown continues to be a great supporter of many local curling clubs. Recently Delmanor Northtown supported the Bill Ferguson Bonspiel, held at the Thornhill Golf and Country Club. Players arrived from many different clubs within the GTA and surrounding areas. This fantastic full day event had over 96 players competing. There were 48 players in the first draw and 48 players in the second draw, each play for prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places.
Delmanor Northtown is thrilled to be supporting this great sport and encouraging curling with the Delmanor seniors and members of the community as well.
If you would like to learn more about retirement living at Delmanor Northtown or if you would like to tour the residence, please contact Laurie Fortin, Marketing & Community Relations Manager at (416) 225-9146 or visit them online at delmanor.com
Sunday, March 23, 2014
Delmanor Glen Abbey Residents Celebrate St. Patrick's Day!
Delmanor Glen Abbey celebrated all things Irish with Celtic Connections Irish Band that brought contagious energy that was felt throughout the retirement community. The high energy performance was complimented with Irish coffee to further add to the theme for the seniors. Residents and staff were enthusiastic about celebrating St. Patrick's Day and wore green to show their festive spirit.
The St. Patrick's Day celebrations became a multi-day event at Delmanor Glen Abbey with the Goggin-Carroll School of Irish Dance visiting to do an amazing performance of a traditional Irish dance show.
The Irish celebrations continued with events on consecutive days including another Irish theme event where residents celebrated by raising their glasses of Bailey's and Guiness to toast St. Patrick while listening to the musical stylings of Fit as a Fiddle.
Everyone had a wonderful time celebrating St. Patrick's Day and Irish heritage. 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 online at delmanor.com
The St. Patrick's Day celebrations became a multi-day event at Delmanor Glen Abbey with the Goggin-Carroll School of Irish Dance visiting to do an amazing performance of a traditional Irish dance show.
| Delmanor Glen Abbey Staff! |
The Irish celebrations continued with events on consecutive days including another Irish theme event where residents celebrated by raising their glasses of Bailey's and Guiness to toast St. Patrick while listening to the musical stylings of Fit as a Fiddle.
Everyone had a wonderful time celebrating St. Patrick's Day and Irish heritage. 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 online at delmanor.com
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Delmanor Glen Abbey Hosts a Euchre Social
Euchre is a relatively easy game to learn in one sitting. Seniors enjoy playing Euchre for the friendly competition and social time that playing the game provides. With a little luck, a beginner stands a fair chance of winning the very first game they play! Regardless though, if winning doesn't come easy, most would agree that playing Euchre is always a good time!
Delmanor Glen Abbey hosted a very successful Euchre Social and invited the community to enjoy a delicious lunch prepared by the talented Glen Abbey culinary team. After the delightful lunch, the euchre afternoon began! The bright and cheery room was filled with laughter as the friendly the competition was underway.
Many guests commented on how wonderful and warm the Delmanor Glen Abbey experience was and how much they enjoyed the hospitality of staff and residents. All of the guests left the event with not only fantastic memories, but prizes that were handed out to the winners and door prizes to each of the participants.
Everyone had a fantastic time and look forward to the next opportunity to get together for fun and social activities at Delmanor Glen Abbey. If you would like to learn more about some of these exciting events, please contact Kelley Bristow, Marketing & Community Relations Manager at (905) 469-3232
(905) 469-3232 or online at delmanor.com
Delmanor Glen Abbey hosted a very successful Euchre Social and invited the community to enjoy a delicious lunch prepared by the talented Glen Abbey culinary team. After the delightful lunch, the euchre afternoon began! The bright and cheery room was filled with laughter as the friendly the competition was underway.
Many guests commented on how wonderful and warm the Delmanor Glen Abbey experience was and how much they enjoyed the hospitality of staff and residents. All of the guests left the event with not only fantastic memories, but prizes that were handed out to the winners and door prizes to each of the participants.
Everyone had a fantastic time and look forward to the next opportunity to get together for fun and social activities at Delmanor Glen Abbey. If you would like to learn more about some of these exciting events, please contact Kelley Bristow, Marketing & Community Relations Manager at (905) 469-3232
(905) 469-3232 or online at delmanor.comTuesday, March 18, 2014
Delmanor Elgin Mills Celebrates Mardi Gras!
Delmanor Elgin Mills residents, family members and friends from the community celebrated Fat Tuesday with the Jazzy Jossy Trio.
Residents and guests were encouraged to wear a mask while dining on decadent traditional Mardi Gras fare.
The retirement residence was wonderfully transformed with the colour and vibrancy associated with Mardi Gras.
The seniors were up laughing and dancing to the upbeat music, and when they had really worked up an appetite, dollar pancakes with fruit, salsa, whipped cream and mimosas were the perfect ending to this fantastic afternoon!
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 or Jaimie Gatsos, Marketing & Community Relations Managers at (905) 770-7963
(905) 770-7963 or visit them online at delmanor.com
Residents and guests were encouraged to wear a mask while dining on decadent traditional Mardi Gras fare.
The retirement residence was wonderfully transformed with the colour and vibrancy associated with Mardi Gras.
The seniors were up laughing and dancing to the upbeat music, and when they had really worked up an appetite, dollar pancakes with fruit, salsa, whipped cream and mimosas were the perfect ending to this fantastic afternoon!
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 or Jaimie Gatsos, Marketing & Community Relations Managers at (905) 770-7963
(905) 770-7963 or visit them online at delmanor.comMonday, March 17, 2014
Delmanor Seniors Communities - 50 Most Engaged Workplaces Award Winner!
Achievers, the
leader in Employee SuccessTM software, awarded its 50 Most Engaged
Workplaces™. This annual award recognizes the top 50 employers in the U.S. and
Canada that display leadership and innovation in engaging their workplaces.
“The Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™ understand
that employee engagement is not just a buzz word, but that engaged employees
provide businesses with a unique competitive advantage. Companies that
focus on employee success have better engagement and alignment with business
objectives and company values,” said Achievers
CEO, Patrick D. Quirk. “These companies serve as role models for other
businesses to engage their own employees and build success.”
The panel of 14 judges included
various academics and thought leaders on employee engagement, and included
representation from organizations such as the Society for Human Resource
Management (SHRM), Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA), and Human
Capital Institute (HCI) and Northern California HR Association.
The
Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™ Awards panel of judges evaluated
each applicant based on the Eight Elements of Employee Engagement™: Communication, Leadership, Culture, Rewards
& Recognition, Professional & Personal Growth, Accountability &
Performance, Vision & Values and Corporate Social Responsibility.
In accepting the award on behalf of
the entire Delmanor team, Sheldon Gould, Chief Operating Officer, said "from
the very conception of Delmanor Seniors Communities over 13 years ago our mission
has been clear: to establish an engaged
group of team members responsible for making the Delmanor experience second to
none in retirement communities. Our team focuses every day on achieving that
goal and constantly find it rewarding when their dedication is acknowledged
both by the residents whom they serve and now, the larger scope of the
international workplace".
Monday, March 10, 2014
The Delmanor Wynford Woodworking Club Gets Creative!
The new woodworking program launched at Delmanor Wynford has truly sparked the interest and creativity of all of the residents!
Men and women with varying levels of
woodworking experience have been rolling up their sleeves to create wooden
candle holders. Using hand tools only, residents have been planing pieces of
ash and maple to create their beautiful masterpieces. Although each resident is
working on their own piece, everyone involved has been sharing their
woodworking tips and tricks. Residents with 40+ years of woodworking experience
have been helping those who are new to the craft ensuring tools are being used
correctly and offering friendly tips as needed.
Residents have expressed
how much they are enjoying the woodworking program at Delmanor Wynford and how
pleasantly surprised they are that they have been able to continue woodworking
as a hobby.
| Larry & Jim sharing woodworking tips |
| Gord using the hand planer |
| Kyo sanding his masterpiece |
| Tosh planing her piece of ash |
416-331-9797 or visit them online at delmanor.com
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