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Toronto Challenge 2018

Jun-10-2018

TORONTO CHALLENGE FUNDS raised will buy more outdoor chairs for our resident balconies at Labdara. Sincere thanks to the 12 individuals who made up TEAM LABDARA and successfully completed the 1km. or...

OUT VIEWING THE BLOSSOMS AT HIGH PARK

May-15-2018

On May 15th a group of our residents accompanied by some of Labdara’s staff set out for an outing to view the many blossoming trees in Toronto’s High Park. At the start of the day, the skies were...

MOTHER’s DAY AT LABDARA

May-13-2018

MOTHER’s DAY AT LABDARA was special! Daiva Paskauskas and Alan Zemaitis performed popular Lithuanian and English songs - Daiva sang and played guitar while Alan accompanied on the Piano. During the...

Lithuanian Independence -100

Feb-16-2018

Lithuanian Independence -100 celebration - Friday, February 16th at 2:30 pm Labdara celebrated the 100th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence from Russia by Lithuania on February 16, 1918...

Uzgavenes (Pancake/Waffle Tuesday Afternoon)

Feb-13-2018

Uzgavenes (Pancake/Waffle Tuesday Afternoon) Our pre-lenten tradition was held on Tuesday February 13. Our residents appreciated the continuation of this tradition. There were volunteers who assisted...

MAIRONIS STUDENTS BRING KŪČIOS TO LABDARA

Dec-09-2017

On Dec. 9th, 18 students of the graduating class of the Maironis Lithuanian Saturday School continued the tradition of preparing and serving the traditional Lithuanian Christmas Eve meal “Kūčios” to...

Residents' Christmas Celebration

Dec-03-2017

The residents' Christmas celebration was held on Sunday, December 03, 2017. The event was well attended by both residents and their families. A highlight of the party was the children's choir --...

Labdara Board Directors deliver gifts to the residents

Christmas Gifts for Residents

Dec-03-2017

Regina ready to roll with the “sled” (cart) loaded with gifts. Every year the Labdara Foundation Board of Directors plays Santa Claus. Board Directors prepare and distribute gifts to all of our...

15th Anniversary for Labdara

Dec-01-2017

LABDARA SERVING US CONTINUOUSLY FOR THE PAST 15 YEARS On June 25th in 2002, the first Lithuanian nursing home in Canada - LABDARA, welcomed its first residents. Thus began 15 years of continuous...

Bake and Craft Sale

Nov-19-2017

ANNUAL BAKE & CRAFT SALE was held on Nov. 19th at Labdara. It was organized by our Activation Department and Volunteer Coordinator Nerijus Augutis and raised over $2,000 for programs for our...

Halloween 2017

Oct-31-2017

Staff and residents got into the spirit of Halloween by dressing up for the party

Fall Outing to Kleinburg

Oct-24-2017

The Activation Department staff organized a fall outing on Oct. 24th to the Group of Seven Art Gallery in Kleinberg, Ontario. The day was glorious and the outing was enjoyed by all.

Evening of Thanks

Oct-14-2017

The Board of Directors of the Labdara Foundation, invited 150 individuals as VIPs of the evening, as a token of appreciation for their generosity in supporting the Nursing Home through their generous...

Grandparents' Day

Sep-10-2017

On a sunny September day, Labdara's residents celebrated Grandparents' Day in the newly renovated garden patio. The residents' enjoyed music, ice cream and other treats. Accordian music and a sing-a-...

Sharing our Stories -- Lithuanian Canadian Museum Project

Jul-20-2017

Four of our residents participated in the project SHARING OUR STORIES under the leadership of the Lithuanian Canadian Museum and Archives located in Mississauga, Ontario. They were interviewed and...

Onute Welcomes us to her Home

Jul-18-2017

On July 18th, ten Labdara residents accompanied by four Activation Department staff, set out on an excursion to a garden. A garden full of blooms and wonderful food and drinks. We were invited for a...

Canada 150 Celebrations

Jul-01-2017

Our residents and staff celebrated the 150th birthday of Canada on our outdoor balcony with sparkling drinks and a delicious cake. The weather was lovely, the food delicious and a good time was had...

15th Anniversary Mass

Jun-25-2017

The 15th Anniversary celebrations started with a Mass at Resurrection Franciscan Fathers' Parish across the street from the Labdara nursing home. A large number of residents, accompanied by staff and...

Labdara’s 15th Anniversary Staff Party

Jun-22-2017

The Nursing Home’s Administration hosted a party for all Labdara staff to celebrate the 15th Anniversary of the nursing home and to recognize the great work the staff do to make Labdara a desired...

Toronto Challenge 2017

Jun-11-2017

CONGRATULATIONS - TEAM LABDARA MADE IT! 5km Toronto Challenge Walk on June 11th was a success!!! TEAM LABDARA did it again! 20 people walked 5km. for LABDARA on Sunday, June 11th during the Toronto...