Just ask our residents why they love living at The Dunfield and they’ll tell you it’s because here, it’s all about living life their way!

We have created a way of life that is all about you – because we believe that this is your time of life! So we’ve made The Dunfield endlessly entertaining, filled with as much excitement, adventures, great food, friends and fun as you can imagine. Our unique approach is why we attract residents who are about as un-retiring as you can get, and bring a wealth of amazing stories, life experiences and joie de vivre with them to The Dunfield. In this issue, we are going to introduce you to some of our fascinating (even famous) residents. Plus, look forward to a glimpse at some of the many opportunities you can enjoy, including unforgettable travel, adventures in fashion, entertainment, theatre, dining and so much more. At The Dunfield, it’s all about living your life to the fullest – your way!

Enjoy healthy gourmet dining from breakfast to last call in the evening. Meet friends at the Spa. Plan your next adventure. Paint or catch a movie. It’s all about life on your terms at The Dunfield.

dutch resistance – EMMY VAN TAACK   At the age of 14, Emmy Van Taack became a member of the Dutch Resistance during WWII. She was captured four years later and imprisoned. She fell ill with scarlet fever and when sent to a hospital, managed to escape and went into hiding until the day she saw her country liberated by Canadians in 1945. Emmy continues to give presentations at military organizations and schools about her harrowing and courageous experiences during the war and every year, returns home to Holland for remembrance services. Since the early 70’s, Emmy has also been a volunteer at the Women’s College Hospital. She still owns a cottage on Lake Simcoe where she enjoys swimming and her gardens. Since moving here in 2010, Emmy is one of our most active and highly involved un-retired residents, who never tires of enjoying life to the fullest.

SPACE MAN – Doug Caswell    His dream was to fly to Mars. While he hasn’t quite made it there, Doug has gone where few men have gone before. Armed with a Masters from the Institute for Aerospace Science Toronto, he has worked for SPAR Aerospace, the Canadian Space Agency (where he designed the first Mobile Communications Satellite and was a Test Manager on the Canada Arm for the Space Shuttle among many other amazing things) and the European Space Agency. Incredibly, he now has his own energy business with the dream to solve our energy crisis by producing energy from High Altitude Kites called Kytoons. His hobbies include spending time with his two daughters, astronomy, golf and skiing. How does he like it here? “I am very happy to be in the wonderful Dunfield and be un-retired!”

VETERAN VOLUNTEERS – Marny & Roy Loach    If you’re wondering where Roy and wife Marny Loach are, more than likely they are doing what they love doing – volunteering. Roy earned a mechanical engineering degree and had his own engineering firm, however over the years he earned another designation: Toy Doctor. He turned his skills to fixing, designing and building instructive toys for kids at Bloorview Kids Rehab and has been featured on CTV, Global and CBC. He also volunteers at Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre. Marny was a registered nurse at St. Michael’s Hospital, an elementary teacher and a communication teacher to the disabled at Bloorview MacMillan Centre. She shares Roy’s love of volunteering, and continues to be supportive of many other healthcare facilities. They have both been volunteering at Toronto’s Ronald McDonald House since 1997 and have each received Ontario Volunteer Service Awards. Thankfully, they also save some time for themselves to enjoy their home at The Dunfield.

Your life will be as filled and fulfilled as you choose at The Dunfield. Join a friendly food critic’s club. Take a trip with friends or experience a movie (made by one of our own residents). Get some fashionable advise. It’s all here for you!

TRAVEL   We’re always offering our residents original and interesting adventures to enjoy. Here are just a few of our recent un-retiring adventures. We’ve organized a thrilling Helicopter Ride around Downtown Toronto giving our residents a bird’s eye view of the CN Tower & other major sites. Some of our residents got up early and joined us on a Hot Air Balloon ride in Kitchener, where they were able to watch the sunrise from 3000 ft. We’ve been on a fishing trip in Port Credit. And while we couldn’t get to Cuba, we did host a Cuban Theme Day – where residents learned about the culture, music and history of Cuba, and were treated to a Theme dinner in Classic Dining Room with 2 salsa dancers performing.

FASHION   Luminato: Sargasso exhibit by Philip Beesley “Philip Beesley takes the relationship of materials to buildings to the point that the installation appears a part of the environment in which it rests.” A visionary architectural pioneer creates a responsive landscape to infuse one of downtown’s busiest spaces with astonishing new life. Watch architecture come to LIFE!

THEATRE   As part of our Creative Movie Making series, Rosie Chakardan worked with our residents on a feature film called 59 minutes - a 20 minute spoof on the popular TV show 60 minutes. Rosie hosted a premier night for the rest of the residents that did not participate in the film. It was a gala event and a huge hit with the residents.

TEXTING FOR SENIORS   At The Dunfield we pride ourselves with staying in touch with modern technology. How often have we seen our kids, or grandkids completely engaged with their phones in hand texting their friends in codes foreign to us yet, completely understandable to them. Now isn’t time we have our own codes?

ATD - At The Doctor’s
LMDO - Laughing My Dentures Off
BTW - Bring The Wheelchair
WTP - Where’s The Prunes
BYOT - Bring Your Own Teeth
WWNO - Walker Wheel Needs Oil
DWI - Driving While Incontinent
RFTW - Removed From The Will

OUTDOOR DINING   We listen to our residents about what they enjoy and dining is high on their list. We are pleased to announce that in addition to our always entertaining Bistro and 5 Star Classic Dining Room we have just opened up a new Outdoor Terrace Dining area, complete with a dramatic fireplace, white linen table cloths and a menu that will tantalize the most demanding of tastes. Now next time you want to go out for a great dining experience – you can do so right in your very own residence. For those who enjoy life, exquisitely delicious and healthy food and an active, independent lifestyle, Bon Appetit.

A NEW DUNFIELD RESIDENCE ONE GOOD THING LEADS TO ANOTHER   Building on the unique un-retirement lifestyle concept at The Dunfield, we are pleased to introduce The Dunfield Cambridge. The Dunfield Cambridge will include 144 suites and offer independent, assisted living and dementia care. We are currently holding Information Seminars at our newly opened Discovery Centre located at 140 Hespeler Drive. Call Nella at 519-624-1212 to reserve.