Health Fair
On Valentine’s Day the Bistro hosted a Health Fair in the party room. A local pharmacist from Richview Pharmacy near us on Kipling Avenue was here to talk about pharmacy services that have recently changed in Ontario. Other displays were provided with information about natural remedies and diabetic support.
An interactive music performance by Ivgeni Kreger from Musical Retirement was very well received. There were treats, and everyone went home with a bag of free goodies asking when can we do this again.
valentine (Cr)afternoon
On Saturday afternoon the children and grandchildren of residents were invited to participate in an afternoon of Valentine’s Day crafts in the Recreation Centre Activity Room.
There were loads of crafts provided for free by the organizers. Several residents volunteered to supervise so the children had plenty of support. The helpers had almost as much fun as the children who came to make valentine crafts. Watch the notice boards for the tiiming of the next kids’ (cr)afternoon.
Movie Tuesday
Movie Tuesday returned after a three year absence. The evening was well attended with room for social distance. There was a little chair dancing and some singing-along muffled behind masks. By all accounts the movie was a hit and everyone went home happy. Movie night will continue on the last Tuesday of the month until summer, when the long days interfere with viewing.
The holiday spirit
Every year at this time there is a holiday food drive at Islington 2000/2010, with boxes filling up repeatedly in the entrances. Also we annually organize voluntary donations to thank our staff with holiday bonuses. Christmas trees and decorations are visible all through the common areas. These are routine at this time of year at Islington 2000/2010.
But this year there have been a few new events solely because of individuals stepping forward to add a little festivity to the season. Below you can see the sweet creations of children and grandchildren, who learned how to make gingerbread houses in our activity room on Sunday. What a sticky good time everyone had! We may want to keep this as a seasonal tradition.
A few days later, the Lunch Bunch, who meet every other Tuesday at noon, were treated to a catered Christmas meal. At least 25 people came to enjoy the hospitality and fellowship. Pictures are below. The spirit of the holiday season is definitely alive in our Vertical Village thanks to some particularly generous individuals. Merry Christmas to us all!
