Dorchester Terrace Retirement Living
143 Byron Avenue N0L 1G5 Dorchester, ON, Canada

Balloon badminton is a great exercise for building arm strength, gross motor skills, hand eye coordination and of course social interaction. Above all those things, it’s also a ton of fun!

Paul gets a strike during our afternoon bowling tournament!

March is Nutrition Month and we want to thank and congratulate all of our Culinary Team Members for creating healthy & delicious experiences for our residents every day. The creative and adventurous monthly theme meals add fun to the dining experience and have the residents anticipating the next exotic country they visit through food. You continue to grow and pivot: providing in-suite dining options for our residents.

Cruise Night at Dorchester Terrace! Last night during dinner we travelled to Hawaii! We featured grilled pineapple and Moana fruit punch for appetizers. For the main course we served Huli Huli grilled chicken and Island Citrus Cod. Both were served with shrimp and scallop skewers! It was a great evening.

Big birthday wishes to Mr. Snow who amazingly turns 99 years young today!

A big happy 90th to our resident Ralph. Have we mentioned we have the best families?! Look at the fantastic parade family put together for him.

Honouring Our Veterans this Remembrance Day!

A huge thank you to Mayor Alison Warwick and Royal Canadian Legion DonnyBrook Branch 513 for the surprise visit today! You made our veterans and residents so very honoured and happy!

Join Sifton Properties in supporting The True Patriot Love Foundation this Remembrance Day. True Patriot Love Foundation (TPL) is a national charity dedicated to providing Canadian military and Veteran families with the support they need and the hope they deserve. Learn how to get involved or donate here: https://truepatriotlove.com/get-involved/ways-to-donate/... Do you have a special veteran in your life that you’d like to recognize? Please tag them, share a comment or post a photo so that we can show our appreciation for their service. #LestWeForget #RemembranceDay

Join Sifton Properties in supporting Soldier On this Remembrance Day. Soldier On is a program of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) which contributes to the recovery of ill and injured CAF members and veterans by providing opportunities and resources through sport, recreational, and creative activities. Consider visiting their website to support Soldier On today:... https://www.soldieron.ca/Give-Support Do you have a special veteran in your life that you’d like to recognize? Please tag them, share a comment or post a photo so that we can show our appreciation for their service. #LestWeForget #RemembranceDay

Join Sifton Properties in supporting The Royal Canadian Legion this Remembrance Day. The Royal Canadian Legion is committed to making a difference in the lives of Veterans and their families by providing essential services in our communities. Consider visiting the Poppy Store to support the Royal Canadian Legion today:... https://www.poppystore.ca/ Do you have a special veteran in your life that you’d like to recognize? Please tag them, share a comment or post a photo so that we can show our appreciation for their service. #LestWeForget #RemembranceDay

On October 1st we recognized National Seniors Day, an occasion for all Canadians to appreciate and celebrate older adults. Operating in London, Waterloo, Mississauga and Dorchester, Sifton’s Retirement communities are focused on providing area seniors with the highest quality wellness services, dining experiences and engaging social events and activities. Join us in celebrating an important senior in your life!

Our honey fest campaign is in full swing! Yogurt parfaits topped with our own Sifton honey... Book a tour for your own sample of honey made by the bees that live here at Dorchester Terrace!

The residents weren’t the only ones dressed up today!

Enjoying some music by Jackie Grange on this gorgeous afternoon

Book an exclusive personal or virtual tour at Dorchester Terrace from now to October 8th and Bee the first of your friends to get a free jar of Sifton Honey before it’s gone! Tour our BEEutiful suites during HoneyFest and you’ll receive tasty honey inspired recipes, as well as the chance to win great prizes! Please email [email protected] to book your tour now!

Yummy handmade Beef Pot Pies for sale! Place your order by September 15th by calling 519-268-1818 during business hours. Pick up on Sept 17th @ Dorchester Terrace.

Some fun back to school memories at Dorchester Terrace. Feel free to also share your back to school advice!

Thank you to our Environmental Services Teams as we celebrate National Healthcare Environmental Services Week. This team plays a pivotal role in keeping our Residences clean and safe!

Tractor Parade!

Join our culinary manager Beth while she makes some homemade peach jam! Fun facts about peaches... - Peaches are a great source of vitamin A and vitamin C - August is national peach month! ... - The lifespan of a peach tree is 12 years - Peaches are a member of the rose family and a close relative to almonds - Peaches are good for digestion and have a diuretic effect See more

Dorchester Terrace is looking to hire a Server on contract. Apply online today: https://bit.ly/2Et4c9B

Dorchester Terrace is looking to hire a Personal Support Worker on contract. Apply online today: https://bit.ly/3jb1Xqu

Staff participating in Wacky Hair Today!

Our staff and residents had a little fun for National Water Balloon Day! #nationalwaterballoonday

Happy International Friendship Day! #internationalfriendshipday

We are hiring servers! Please apply on the website.

~ Suite of The Week ~ Now booking virtual and in person tours. Our suite for this week is our one bedroom unit named the "Hickory 2"... This gorgeous unit is one of our larger one bedroom suites and gives you a grand entrance way and ample bedroom space! The room available is on the 4th floor and showcases a beautiful North View of the Village. Our 4th floor is our top "penthouse" floor and this room is one of the last corner rooms we have available! For more information, please call 519-268-1818 and ask to speak with Chantelle.

Check out this opportunity to join the Dorchester Terrace food services team!

A reminder to visitors that we have protocols in place and all visits must be booked and confirmed ahead of time with our Residence. Thank you for your cooperation!

WINNER ANNOUNCED! CONGRATS LAWREN COMRIE! Support Local Round #3 Theres no doubt that many of our local businesses have been affected by COVID-19. Pine Knot Golf & Country Club has been in business for 28 years now, they originally opened in 1992. Fully equipped with a banquet hall, fully licensed pub, driving range and indoor gold simulator! How lucky are we to have all of this right in the heart of Dorchester! ... We are giving away A ROUND OF GOLF FOR TWO WITH GOLF CART RENTAL! Steps to enter: LIKE Dorchester Terrace Retirement Living and Pine Knot Golf & Country Club on Facebook LIKE this post and SHARE on your timeline COMMENT on this post What are you doing to beat the heat?! Winners will be announced on July 27th!!

On Canada Day - we hosted our first ever Summer Olympics - Canada Style! Our staff and residents had a great time participating in summer games throughout our home. From Fishing to Golfing and even Basketball - a great time was had by all! We also celebrated winning the Thames Centre Community Spirit Award! It was a fantastic day!

Thank you to Ethels lovely family for delivering both coffee and treats as well as a lunch for our staff! We have been so thankful and spoiled! :)

Happy Canada Day!

Today we were spoiled when a residents family donated lunch for all our staff! It was absolutely delicious and very much appreciated. Thank you to the Lamarche family!

A very special lady turned 102 and we had to celebrate with a private luncheon! Happy Birthday Ms. Corrine!

Happy Fathers Day! Here are just some of the Dads we are celebrating today!

Happy Fathers Day from all the Fathers, Brothers, Uncles and Friends at Dorchester Terrace!

We look forward to upcoming outdoor visitors! Please be reminded that visits must be pre-scheduled, one-to-one and follow our safety protocols. Residents going out for essential short absences must arrange plans with the Residence to ensure protocols are reviewed. Feel free to reach out to us for details. Thank you for your cooperation!

It was my father who taught me to value myself. Dawn French

Butterfly release!! #butterflywatch2020

With Fatherss Day coming up, we celebrate the Dads of Dorchester Terrace, and all of their families. Is your father or grandfather here at Dorchester Terrace?

Today is our three year anniversary! We are celebrating with cake and ice cream. Feel free to share one of your favourite moments at the Terrace!

Another batch of delicious cookies from a new residents family from Grandmas Oven Bakery & Cakes Inc.!

We have two butterflies ! #butterflywatch2020

Roma Prudhomme Live This Afternoon at Dorchester Terrace! Residents are enjoying it from their patios!

Today is National Donut Day! We celebrated by eating donuts and playing Family Feud Donut Edition with our staff!

Smiles come in all shapes and sizes these days!

We are observing the life cycle of butterflies here at Dorchester Terrace! They are currently in their pupa stage! #butterflywatch2020

Our large Dogwood studio is looking warm and cozy today! Virtual tours are available - call us for more information 519-268-1818.

HAPPY Friday! #inthistogether #dorchesterterrace

Here is our winner from our last support local contest with her prize! Who would you like to see as our next featured business?

This lovely lady turned 84 yesterday! Happy birthday Gwen!

Enjoying some Pia Coladas and Beach Boys this afternoon!

Take a look at Ashley showing off her awesome cat scrub bag! These were graciously made and donated by a residents family member to our staff.. Both practical and cute!