We all know that a balanced diet is considered important. What really does that mean? What should we be looking to balance? The three macro nutrients often referred to are proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Of course, balance can also reference [Read more]
We all know that food is critical to survival. The way gas fuels a vehicle, food fuels our body. Beyond that, how much do you know? Do you know what the different macro nutrients do for our bodies? Proteins, carbohydrates [Read more]
Pearl and Pine Retirement is so very honoured to be given this title of Finalist in the category of Large Service Business here in Burlington, Ontario. To be up against some amazing, strong, established businesses in our community is a [Read more]
On Saturday Pearl and Pine were the proud sponsors of the Robbie Burns Jitney at the Burlington Lawn Bowling Club! YES…in the winter! The club does indoor bowling, keeping their members connected and active all year long! Three times each [Read more]
Each year the Burlington Downtown Business Association executes a fun, yet highly competitive Holiday Window and Interior Design Competition. Each year we enter and have won once or twice! This year, however, we came together in a different, and unique [Read more]
Once a month our Red Seal Executive Chef, Daniel Obeng, hosts a culinary meeting for our residents. We discuss menu changes, events in our dining room, and our residents have an opportunity to ask questions, make recommendations and learn more [Read more]
The act of eating with others is inherently social. As seniors age, their social circles change drastically and eating becomes less social and often becomes a tremendous burden. At one time cooking for a family was a pleasurable chore. A [Read more]
Pearl & Pine is grateful for all the wonderful residents that make up our community and we like to find ways to honour them all for their talents and who they are. We have a large number of talented artists [Read more]
At Pearl & Pine we love a good party and love having a good time! This week we celebrated Marion’s 95th Birthday! Everyone got dressed up, Marion enjoyed the company of her friends and family and of course [Read more]
We all know that water is critical for our overall health and well-being but some people find it really hard to drink plain water. Infusing your water with herbs and fruits can help you get the water in but also [Read more]