Grimsby
Deer Park Villa & Suites
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100

Grimsby is located on which lake? 

Lake Ontario 

100

Deer Park is located on which street? 

Central Avenue 

100

How many Betty's call Deer Park home? 

Deer Park is home to FOUR Betty's and one Elizabeth! 

100

Which group meets regularly to provide advice and recommendations regarding what the residents would like to see done to improve care or the quality of life in the home, and to provide peer to peer support? 

The Residents Council. It is intended and designed to form the collective voice of all residents who reside in the LTC home, whether or not they attend meetings. All residents have the right to participate in the Residents' Council.

200

What is the population of Grimsby? 

26 000

200

Deer Park Villa has how many beds in Long-term care? 

40 

200

Which one of your neighbours is a pop-culture & music whiz?! 

John Wood would be a great partner for trivia, he has an extensive knowledge of pop culture, music, movies, and more! 

200

Where can you find information about upcoming events, programs, and activities? 

The monthly activity calendar! Each month a new calendar is available highlighting all of the fun activities, events, and programs throughout the building.  

300

This famous NHL player once called Grimsby home 

 Kevin Bieksa

300

Which buildings are our immediate neighbours?  

McNally House Hospice & West Lincoln Memorial Hospital

300

How many tenants do double duty as café & tuck shop volunteers?! 

Four! Bob, Betty, Bev, & Rina are the smiling faces you'll see when you drop in for your snacks, gifts, and 50/50 tickets! 

300

Where can you find information about events in the community? 

The Community Events board is located in the main hall way.  Here you can find information about upcoming events and programs offered throughout the community.

400

Grimsby is known as the gateway between ________ & _______.  

Hamilton & Niagara 

400

In what year was Deer Park redeveloped? 

Construction on the redevelopment wrapped up in 2013! 

400

In 2022, how many Deer Park centenarians were recognized during Grimsby's 100 year celebration ? 

Four.  Jack, Florence, Kay, and Helen.  

400

When was the fixing long-term care act formed? 

The Fixing Long-Term Care Act was formed in 2021 and maintains parts of the previous legislation that worked well and includes new provisions around staffing and care; new protections for residents through better accountability, enforcement and transparency; and streamlined development processes rooted in the philosophy of resident-centered care.

500

In the early 1900's Grimsby was known as ...

...an amusement park, with a roller coaster, a movie theater, and cabins on the lake.

500

In what year was the original Deer Park Villa and Suites built? 

The facility, which was built in 1987 was acquired by the Region from the West Lincoln Memorial Hospital (WLMH) in 2003. 

500

Which of your neighbours would you call to commission a beautiful painting? 

Steve is a wonderful painter and generously shares his beautiful paintings with friends and neighbours.  

500

What are some of your favourite activities to attend? 

Bowling, Bingo, Movie Night, Sip N' Splatter Paint Night, Craft Corner, Green Thumb Club, Trivia, Whiteboard Games, Crossword Puzzles, Healthy & Strong with Betty, Physical Activity Games, Travel Club, Documentaries, Travelling Trolley, ...