When you are a part of a retirement community, you’re also a part of the fun. Stouffville Creek Retirement Residence offers weekly entertainment for its residents; instead of having to venture out to find activities to enjoy, the residence brings the entertainment home. It could be music; it could be a speaker; or even an antique travelling … [Read more...]
The Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville is nestled in York Region and is an eclectic mix of urban and rural. That means the people are still small-town friendly, but you get all the advantages of life in a big city. In fact, Stouffville’s slogan is “Country close to the City.” To the south of Stouffville is Markham, a large town with a large … [Read more...]
At Stouffville Creek we believe that the best time to move to retirement living is when you are still able to make your own decisions, on your own terms. Don’t wait until there is no alternative left. Retirement is not the end but the beginning of a new life, a new you. You’re free from property taxes, summer gardening/winter shoveling … [Read more...]
Trying to keep your vehicle clean in the winter is a challenge. Snow and cold temperatures affect the performance of your vehicle while the corrosive effects of the salt used to keep the roads safer for driving attack every part of your vehicle’s metal, chrome and paint. The salty spray from your vehicle and other vehicles on the road leaves a … [Read more...]
When you are considering making a major purchase for your home, it’s always a good idea to seek out a retail store that specializes in that product or service. This is especially true when you’re looking to purchase a major appliance like a central vacuum system for your home. This is because, while any place can sell you a vacuum system, … [Read more...]
While many people are keen on the idea of having a central vacuum system in their home, one of the main reasons they are apprehensive about having one is the installation. There are many misconceptions surrounding the installation, most commonly they are: people thinking they will have to destroy the walls of their new home, their house is too … [Read more...]
There a few important things to look for in your furnace system when you’re cleaning the interior surfaces. Such regular and simple maintenance steps can help to save money on year-round utility costs. For starters, take a close look and see if the belts between the pulleys and motor are in good shape. If you notice any belts beginning to wear, … [Read more...]
Do you really want to move that thing? Every house and business has a lot of things that don’t get used anymore, but are kept “just in case”. This can become very large depending on how long you have been at the current location and your tendency to be a pack rat. Moving is the perfect opportunity to reconsider what should be kept and avoid … [Read more...]
With the large cohort of Baby Boomers aging and entering retirement, more services are needed to assist them. There are many options for retirement living available to Canadians today. We’ll cover three broad categories here. Independent Living Independent living retirement communities allow for maximum freedom of choice for retirees, while … [Read more...]
Did you know that the risk of falls and related injuries increase as you age? According to Health Canada, if you're a senior, you have a one in three chance of falling at least once this year and you could suffer a serious injury like a hip fracture – or even death – as a result of that fall. Here are a few steps you can take to minimize … [Read more...]