A Party so Sweet

The annual Strawberry Social is a highlight of the Belmont calendar every summer and this year’s event was no exception! While we still need to practice cohorting care floors and social distancing, the incredible Belmont House Recreation staff planned a 3 day event with live…

Hugs are the Best News!

On June 9th the Government of Ontario’s directives officially changed and hugs are now allowed between fully vaccinated Residents and Essential Caregivers! We were thrilled to host Global News at Belmont House to capture the special moment between Jill Vanderkooy and her mother, Joan. You…

What Matters Most

Coming out of 2020, we found ourselves reflecting on the year past and everything our community went through together. In our all discussions we kept coming back to the same final thoughts, the things that matter most. In our 2020 Annual Report, What Matters Most is…

Knitting for a Purpose

While in quarantine at Belmont House, the Fabric Arts Group began knitting… …and knitting and knitting and knitting some more. Donating 60 handmade baby hats to Health Partners International of Canada’s Women’s and Children’s Health Program, the group made up of Residents and Tenants is thrilled…

Spring has Sprung!

With the arrival of Spring comes the sudden bloom of the Belmont House gardens and the chance to finally wake up from our collective winter slumber and enjoy chats, naps and lots of ice cream on warm days. This year, the highlight has definitely been…

Celebrating Vaccines!

Gail Walker, Belmont’s Director of Retirement describes December 31st as “overwhelmingly exciting and full of hope. We were honoured to be chosen to be the one of the first retirement homes in the province to receive vaccines. After months of worry and anticipation there was…