New date: Lakeview Manor hosts community picnic and wellness day

Whitby, Ontario – In celebration of the home’s 50th anniversary, members of the public are invited to attend a community picnic and wellness day on the grounds of Lakeview Manor in Beaverton. Lakeview Manor first opened its doors to residents on September 14, 1967.

When: Saturday, September 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Lakeview Manor, 133 Main Street West, Beaverton

Why: Activities will include a barbecue; children’s games; giveaways; Active Living demonstrations; and musical entertainment with local band, MT Pockets. Wellness displays will also be on site, with representatives from the health-care community available to provide information and answer questions related to health-care matters.

Note: Brock Community Health Centre is a partner in this event.

Lakeview Manor, one of the Region’s four long-term care homes, is located on 13 acres in the Township of Brock. It offers 149 beds, including two areas for short-term stays and two Adult Day programs (one at Lakeview Manor, and the second at Lakeridge Health in Port Perry). For additional details about the Region’s long-term care homes, please visit durham.ca.

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For more information, please contact Corporate Communications.