Residents of Delmanor Prince Edward were treated to an impromptu piano performance by soloist Mark Harjes, Pianist with the Hamburg Ballet Company. Mark was at Delmanor Prince Edward on a visit from Germany to see his Mother, a resident at Delmanor Prince Edward. In his repertoire, Mark cleverly transformed pop songs into polonaises and waltzes […]
A seminar was held at Delmanor Northtown that examined the role & responsibilities of an Executor in Ontario and ways to help prepare an Executor for the future. Whether you are considering taking on this role, or in the process of selecting the right person to handle your estate, there is much to consider. An […]
Dogs are well known to provide significant benefits for seniors’ mental, physical, and emotional health. The companionship of dogs has been known to reduce stress and lower blood pressure. Having a dog may even improve or help to prevent depression and anxiety in seniors. Ginny Neher is a professional dog trainer that serves York Region, […]
Turtles are disappearing in Ontario, but through education and information, more people in Ontario are learning how to help protect and conserve Ontario’s native turtles and the habitats in which they live. The Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre, (home of the Kawartha Turtle Trauma Centre) is a registered charity whose goal it is to protect and […]
Culinary delights are an integral part of what is offered at all Delmanor Seniors Communities. At Delmanor Northtown an Oyster Bar was opened on the lovely garden terrace on a warm sunny afternoon. Fresh oysters were prepared and served on the spot by the culinary team. Everyone enjoyed watching the unique preparation techniques and the […]
Canada’s “Growing Pains” were a period of excitement & upheaval. It was a time of intense social and economic pressure that created new conditions for change. This informative, interactive presentation allowed the audience to better enjoy and appreciate Canadian Life during these formative years of our country’s history. Ms. Harris enlightened the residents to the […]
We all have a favourite decade when it comes to fashion. If you enjoy beautiful fabric and great designers the way many of the residents do at Delmanor Northtown, you would have enjoyed a recent afternoon seeing fashions that were featured from the period of 1920-1950. Norma Hillyer-Shephard is a Mobile Millinery Museum Director. She […]
There is nothing more relaxing than sitting down with a good book during the lazy days of summer. Seniors who regularly enjoy reading are doing more than just enjoying a great story. There have been studies to show that reading helps older adults reduce stress, improve memory, have better quality sleep and may even extend […]
When asked, almost everyone likes the idea of living a healthy life and optimizing their brain function. Delmanor Northtown welcomed Judy Chu, a registered Kinesiologist, adult educator, student mentor, community volunteer, and fitness & health specialist. Retired from Baycrest Center after many years, Judy understands first hand the common fear of aging and the desire […]
The long awaited end of June finally arrived and Delmanor Northtown residents welcomed the glorious month of July with open arms and a celebration! With three beautiful garden terraces at Delmanor Northtown and the warm summer weather upon them, the residents could not wait to take their energy and excitement over the arrival of summer […]
