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ANNUAL KUCIOS MEAL

Dec-07-2019

ANNUAL KUCIOS MEAL BY MAIRONIS LITHUANIAN SCHOOL STUDENTS: Every year the senior students of the Lithuanian MAIRONIS Saturday School prepare the traditional Lithuanian Christmas Eve meal - Kucios,...

LABDARA’s CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION

Dec-01-2019

LABDARA’s CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION took place Sunday, Dec. 1st in the afternoon. Residents and their families joined Labdara’s music therapist Laura Gilis for a musical treat. Laura’s 7 elves - an...

OUR ANNUAL BAKE AND CRAFT SALE

Nov-17-2019

*/ OUR ANNUAL BAKE AND CRAFT SALE saw a great turnout at the Labdara nursing home on Sunday, November 17th. The baked goods were delicious, thanks to the donations of our generous contributors. There...

Grandparents' Day September 8 2019

Sep-08-2019

EVERY VISIT IS A TREASURE The Annual Grandparents’ Day at LABDARA is an eagerly anticipated event. What joy when a grandchild comes to visit!!! This is the best gift of all - the time and attention...

HOLY FAMILY ANGELS and DOUGLAS PECK

Aug-24-2019

On Saturday, August 24th our residents participated in a wonderful concert performed by pianist Douglas Peck and his musical group “The Holy Family Angels”. The vocal group of tenors and sopranos...

GARDEN PARTY AT ONUTE’s HOME

Jul-16-2019

GARDEN PARTY AT ONUTE’s HOME: The very much anticipated annual garden party at Onute’s home took place once again this summer. Our residents, together with some of our staff, spent a lovely afternoon...

Father's Day 2019

Jun-14-2019

FATHER’s DAY at LABDARA was celebrated In the afternoon of Friday, June 14th. The talented musical duet of Ryan and Cindy performed a concert of songs. All attendees enjoyed a glass of wine and ice...

Toronto Challenge - 2019

Jun-09-2019

TORONTO CHALLENGE 2019: Activation Department staff and Volunteer Coordinator at Labdara, Nerijus Augutis organized Labdara Lithuanian Nursing Home’s participation in the Toronto Challenge run/walk...

Toronto Challenge 2019

Jun-09-2019

TORONTO CHALLENGE 2019 raised $2170 for Labdara ($1500 came in through sponsors of Team Labdara and $700 came in through online donations through CanadaHelps on our website’s DONATE button link minus...

Mother's Day 2019

May-10-2019

A MOTHER’s DAY CONCERT for the residents took place at LABDARA on the afternoon of May 10th. Daiva Paskauskas performed with her songs accompanied on acoustic guitar. Turner & Porter sponsored...

NEW NURSING STATIONS

Apr-24-2019

NEW NURSING STATIONS are now installed on all three floors of our nursing home. Sincere thanks to the generous contributions from the three Lithuanian Credit Unions for their total donation of $16.6K...

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION LUNCHEON

Apr-24-2019

VOLUNTEER WEEK: The Management and Staff of Labdara hosted a VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION LUNCHEON at Labdara on Wednesday, April 24th. The Administrator Laura Puteris, Volunteer Co-ordinator Nerijus...

ANNOUNCEMENT re NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE OFFICERS:

Apr-20-2019

A few days following the AGM held on April 9, 2019, the newly formed Board of Directors of the Labdara Foundation met to form the new executive. The new President/Chair of the Board is Antanas (Tony...

2019 AGM

Apr-09-2019

LABDARA FOUNDATION’s AGM : took place at the Nursing Home on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. 38 Foundation members were in attendance for the annual meeting. Officers of the Board of Directors, the Home’s...

KANKLES CONCERT

Mar-23-2019

KANKLES CONCERT for our residents was performed by the Resurrection Parish Kankles ensemble and the Toronto Lithuanian Scouts on March 23rd. It was so nice to see so many young folks interacting with...

LABDARA SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED- 2019

Feb-17-2019

LABDARA SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED: The Labdara Scholarship Trust Fund generated enough funds this past year to enable the Labdara Foundation Board of Directors to award 3 scholarships. They were presented...

LITHUANIA’s Independence Day February 16, 1918

Feb-15-2019

LITHUANIA’s Independence Day February 16, 1918 was commemorated at Labdara on February 15th. This is the 101-st year since Lithuania declared its independence from Russia in 1918. Labdara’s Tado...

HOLY FAMILY ANGELS CHRISTMAS CONCERT 2018

Dec-15-2018

HOLY FAMILY ANGELS CHRISTMAS CONCERT 2018 for our residents took place on Saturday, December 15th at 2PM. The 9 member musical troupe under the leadership of Mr. Douglas Peck performed Christmas...

Maironis School KUCIOS

Dec-08-2018

LITHUANIAN KŪČIOS were prepared for and served to our residents by the Maironis Lithuanian School students on Saturday, Dec. 8th in Tado Svetaine common room. With the encouragement and help of their...

THE VOLUNTEER CHRISTMAS PARTY

Dec-05-2018

THE VOLUNTEER CHRISTMAS PARTY was well attended on Wednesday, Dec. 5th. It was a lovely afternoon spent in the company of volunteers whose gift of time enriches the lives of our residents. The...