LaSalle Park Retirement Community
18 Plains Road West L7T 0B3 Burlington, ON, Canada

This week, April 18th-24th, is #NationalVolunteerWeek. The theme for this year is, "The value of one, The power of many". A single act of kindness really does make a big impact on the lives of many. Be sure to check our page as we will be highlighting some of our residents who have volunteered both past and present within the community. On behalf of LaSalle Park, thank you for your incredible support and dedication. Our team members and residents appreciate you all

Our residents enjoying an afternoon craft...Spring Wreaths!

This early afternoon our LaSalle residents and staff enjoyed a 50's Diner Lunch! A big thank you to our Lifestyle Manager, Angela Blackwood, her team, and our Dining Room Staff for planning such a great event. Our residents had a great time!

St. Patrick's Day Festivities!

Happy Sunday everyone! We are happy to announce we've been nominated for the 2021 Reader's Choice Award for Best Retirement/Adult Lifestyle Community. Please show your support and vote for LaSalle! You must Register or Sign in to cast your vote: https://www.insidehalton.com//retirement-adult-lifestyle-c

We celebrated our favourite furry friends birthday with a mobile cart filled with delicious treats for all to enjoy. Take a look at some candid moments with residents from past visits and from her paw-ty!

Friendly Reminder!

Our community has been awarded 2nd Place Winner for this year's "Best Dressed" Contest! Thank you Aldershot Village BIA for this award. We couldn't have had done it without the support of our amazing staff and residents. Congratulations to Flour Child Bakery Inc. for winning the contest and Redline Office Solutions coming in third!

After travelling for 3,583 miles, "Liam the Leprechaun" has finally arrived from Dublin, Ireland. He bumped into Waldo the Turkey along his way and thought it was bizarre that a vulture was roaming the streets in Aldershot. He quickly ran past Waldo and made his way through our two blue front doors. He has comfortably settled in and enjoys snacks in the Bistro in the late hour. We've started a Scavenger Hunt and asked our residents to try and find Liam daily leading up to St. Patrick's Day. Once our residents locate our little leprechaun, they enter their name on a ballot and enter it into our draw. We will reward 1 lucky winner on March 17th! The more ballots entered, the greater the chance of winning.

Yesterday afternoon our residents enjoyed a cooking demonstration in our Activity Room! A great opportunity to sample a new dish while spending quality time with our Executive Chef, Spencer Gibbons!

Each year, our community hosts a Holiday Craft & Bake Sale to support local charities. We are proud to announce that this year, LaSalle Park Retirement Community has raised a total of $1,000!! We will be donating $500 to Good Shepherd Hamilton and $500 to The Compassion Society of Halton We couldn't have hosted this socially-distant sale without the amazing support of our managers, front line staff, and residents. Thank you for participating safely, and supporting a great cause! A very special thank you to our residents, Valerie and Margaret. These two ladies spent hours knitting one-of-a-kind toys, scarves, hats, mittens, and more for our event. It was a huge success!

Yesterday afternoon we celebrated Filipino Day! Our fantastic staff in the culinary department worked together to prepare hand-made spring rolls as an afternoon treat for our residents. It was a huge success and our residents enjoyed every bite! Way to go team!

Today was a special day at LaSalle Park. Our residents received their COVID-19 Vaccine!

LaSalle officially opened it's doors to community members on November 29th, 2013....that was 7 years ago! Yesterday afternoon we surprised our wonderful residents with a celebratory toast and reminisced on all the great memories we've made in years' past. We truly look forward to making more memorable moments in the future with our residents, staff, and community partners! Thank you to The Sugar Gals for their delicious sugar cookies, we enjoyed every bite!

Our residents enjoying an afternoon of acrylic painting hosted by our recreation team member, Michelle!

Our fellow resident, Mr. McMullen celebrated his 64th Wedding Anniversary this past weekend. We captured this special moment as he and his wife exchanged memories and jokes over their 6 decades together. Our priority is the safety and well-being of our residents. We made sure that Mr. McMullen had the opportunity to safely visit with his wife in the comfort of our library. Our recreation staff were happy to assist in setting up their virtual date! At LaSalle, we love #makingordinaryextraordinary - and we hope to inspire other communities to do the same! We are now nominating our sister property Pearl & Pine to share how they make the ordinary into extraordinary!

This week, we've been busy...turning our community into a Winter Wonderland! A special thank you to all our wonderful residents and staff that contributed their time and efforts!

November is Fall Prevention Month Did you know that falls are the #1 cause of injury-related hospitalizations among Canadian seniors? Most of these injuries are preventable. Here are some simple tips for preventing falls: Remove loose rugs or secure them in place with rubber or slip-resistant backing. ... Ensure sufficient lighting to clearly see all stairs, landings and paths, especially at night. Install handrails on both sides of all steps and stairways. Declutter your home and remove potential obstacles from all walkways and hallways. Check all prescription medications for possible side effects like dizziness, drowsiness, fluctuations in blood pressure, loss of coordination or balance. Wear well-fitting footwear at all times (e.g. snug fit, correct length, enough room for insoles, etc. Keep floors clear of clutter and loose carpeting. See more

LaSalle Park Retirement Community was one of the proud sponsors of the annual Tree Lighting hosted by the Aldershot BIA. This year’s event featured a drive-through food drive in support of the Compassion Society, a local charity that provides food and clothing free of charge to neighbours in need. Dan, the driver of the LaSalle shuttle bus helped Santa and Mrs. Claus load donations onto the bus. We nominate our sister property Pearl & Pine Retirement Residence to change the ordinary into extraordinary! #makingordinaryextraordinary

Everyone could use an extra dose of kindness during this difficult time. Members of LaSalle Park Retirement Community celebrated World Kindness Day by sending special hand written cards to each other. Our own kindness fairy, Recreation Manager Angela, delivered cards to residents this afternoon. What a wonderful way to make our world just a little brighter!

We are so proud to support the Burlington Food Bank this Thanksgiving. Thank you to all the residents, staff and families for your contributions.

Art Angell, a member our LaSalle Park Retirement Community proudly displayed the medals he was awarded for his valiant service as a flight engineer in World War II. He listened to this morning musical tribute from a safe distance on his balcony. Thank you for your service Art.

Here is Part 2 of our Q&A with our Maitre D', Lorraine Elaydo 1. What is your name & how long have you worked at LaSalle Park? My name is Lorraine and I've been with LaSalle for over 6 years. 2. What do you enjoy most about working at LaSalle? There is no dull moment at LaSalle. I find humour in all situations and try to make the best of it. Everyone can find something to laugh about, and it's important to me to not just work but have fun. It's a fun place to be in.... 3. Are you married and/or do you have any children? I have been married for 18 years as of this September. I have three beautiful children. 15, 14, and 13. All of my children are a year apart and all born in February. Two of my children, the youngest and eldest share the same birthday! 4. Have you travelled? If so, where and which place is your favourite? We don't travel much but we make the most of our time together by camping, the cottage, and beaches. I'd like to travel back home to the Philippines someday, it's been over 20 years since I've been there. 5. What is your favourite Holiday and why? Christmas. We always have a big celebration, especially on Christmas Eve. The best part for us is the joy our children have when opening their gifts. 6. What do you like to do for fun? I love to shop with my kids! Most of the time though, it's usually them leaving the mall with bags in their hands and none in mine! I also enjoy Korean films on Netflix. 7. What is your favourite meal of the day? I can usually skip breakfast, and skip lunch altogether. I'd say Dinner. Especially with my family. 8. What does customer service mean to you in the dining room? It means giving it your all and working hard. I will always give 120%. But it's more than just serving. I am always glad to be able to chat with our residents, and listen to them sharing with me stories of their life. 9. What is your favourite memory at LaSalle? I think the Pandemic has brought us closer together than ever. I saw everyone working their hardest while making the best of the situation. 10. Can you share with us what you think is the most commonly ordered lunch menu item or the dessert? Cream of Tomato Soup! And the dessert would be a pie, either Strawberry or Apple. Can't forget that scoop of ice cream either!

This morning we commemorated Remembrance Day at LaSalle Park Retirement Community with an outdoor musical tribute. Residents and staff paused for a moment of silence and listened as a piper played a poignant version of The Lament.

At LaSalle, we have two amazing Maitre D's who go above and beyond to ensure all our residents feel special. We thought we'd meet with each one for a fun Q&A to share with you. We are so proud to have both Nadeesha and Lorraine with us and recognize their dedication and compassion. We appreciate all that you do for our residents! 1. What is your name & how long have you worked at LaSalle Park? I'm Nadeesha Perera and I've worked here for 5 years. 2. What do you enjoy most ab...out working at LaSalle? Spending time with the residents, they make me happy. I'm also lucky to work with a fantastic team 3. Are you married and/or do you have any children? I am married and I have a beautiful daughter. 4. Have you travelled? If so, where and which place is your favourite? Italy and Germany. I loved the fresh seafood and exploring the tourist attractions like the Roman Colosseum. It left a lasting impression. 5. What is your favourite Holiday and why? Family Day because life gets to busy and it's nice to dedicate a day to enjoy quality time together. 6. What do you like to do for fun? I enjoy baking and decorating cakes. I like to try new recipes and do something new. 7. What is your favourite meal of the day? Dinner, and my favourite is Chicken Curry with Rice and Green Vegetables. 8. What does customer service mean to you in the dining room? Customer service means making our residents feel welcome and satisfied with their experience. It's important to me that they feel like they are home. 9. What is your favourite memory at LaSalle? It is hard to pick one specific memory, every day is special. When I was expecting my daughter, I felt home sick but all of the staff and residents made me feel loved with their company. 10. Can you share with us what you think is the most commonly ordered lunch menu item or the dessert? Resident love their pie, lemon or key lime.

It's the most colourful time of the year! To get into the Fall spirit, our residents enjoyed making beautiful wreaths.

Our residents enjoyed a beautiful outing at Royal Botanical Gardens. It's so nice to be going on outings again. All smiles under those masks!

Happy International Housekeepers Week! We are so grateful for our housekeeping and maintenance team. Thank you for all you do for our residents and our community! We are lucky to have you

This morning, we made a trip to our local Tim Hortons to purchase Smile Cookies for our community members at LaSalle Park Retirement Community. For every purchased cookie, proceeds are donated to the Burlington Food Bank. We are proud to support a great community initiative and be a part of a good cause. Take a look below for some snapshots of our fantastic staff enjoying their freshly baked treats!

Happy 65th anniversary Tony and Ethel!

We are so grateful for our wonderful staff at LaSalle Park who go above and beyond every day. It was nice to celebrate everyone's efforts with a fun staff appreciation event. Thank you for all you do!

Happy Birthday Ethel!! Ethel celebrated her 87th birthday with her husband and daughters with a lovely picnic at LaSalle Park. We hope you had a great day!

Over the last few weeks we have been so excited to open up our saltwater swimming pool, movie theatre, fitness studio and pub again to host socially distanced and scheduled activities for our residents. This video provides a closer look at the vibrant lifestyle, socialization and friendships here at LaSalle

This week our residents enjoyed an outdoor concert with entertainer Brad Boland. It was so great to see everyone come out to enjoy some fresh air and music.

Our garden is now operating at maximum capacity and everything is beginning to be harvested! There are 6 varieties of edible flowers blooming and we currently have enough herbs to last us the entire summer. We use these every day in almost every dish we create. Our Executive Chef picked 42 tomatoes today from 5 different heirloom varieties and there are tons of green tomatoes which will be changing colour within the next few days. The currant plant produced enough currants to use in a dessert dish for a whole meal service as well. The four kale plants produced enough Kale to create 2 side items to feed the entire building with a kale salad for lunch and sautéed kale for dinner. Some plants will be removed soon to replant more kale and add beans, Brussels sprouts and beets.