“There’s a vintage that comes with age and experience.” BON JOVI

THE VOICE OF ST. ELIZABETH MILLS Vol. 5

2018

Live Every Day Like You’re On Resort-style Living at Upper Mill Pond Vacation See more on page TWO

LOCAL LOVE LIFE LEASE IN THE VILLAGE WHO’S WHO ZESTful EVENTS

Ten Reasons to Life Lease 8 Great Reasons Meet The Special Canada Day Live in Hamilton Housing to Buy at Sabatino’s Celebration What a great place to live! Advantage Upper Mill Pond They fell in love with Special Canada Day Celebration at Upper Mill Pond The Village at St. Elizabeth Mills Where the smart money is. Buy now at pre-construction prices! Don’t’ Miss Out!

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Fitness Club Part of the state-of-the-art Health Club, the Fitness Centre is outfitted with the latest cardio and gym equipment within a bright and beautiful setting that will make you look forward to working out.

LIVE EVERY DAY LIKE IT’S A VACATION

It isn’t just the incredible Health Club. It isn’t just the Juice Bar in the lobby or the stunning recreational space. Pool & Spa It’s the attitude of fun and action that makes Upper Mill Pond The stunning swimming pool at the perfect place to live. Upper Mill Pond offers 5-star luxury with bright windows that overlook the beautiful grounds and lots of places to relax with friends.

Suites at Upper Mill Pond are on sale now. When it comes to an exciting lifestyle, the building At The Village at St. Elizabeth Mills you’ll find Pickle With an expected completion in 2020, amenities at Upper Mill Pond exist in a class of their Ball and Politics, Wood Crafting and Book Clubs, Wine now’s the time to reserve your suite with own. From the luxurious yet comfortable lobby with Tasting and Choral Groups. Whether you’re into theatre its high ceilings and comfortable lounging spaces, to and performance or yoga and Tai Chi, there’s truly just 5% down upon reservation, and 25% the sophisticated and convenient covered drop off, an something for everyone. In fact, there are more than 100 upon construction start for a total of extraordinary Health Club with indoor pool, spa, fitness different social/interest groups and clubs at The Village. The Lobby 30% down until occupancy. centre, saunas, dance and movement studios plus hundreds But fabulous recreation is only part of the story. At The A great place for a meet and greet. Plus you can lock in pre-construction of clubs and activities offered within the community, the Village at St. Elizabeth Mills, we are currently selling our Here friends and neighbours pricing and save. Visit the Sales Centre Upper Mill Pond experience is unlike any other. first mid-rise condominium-style building, Upper Mill can socialize in style anytime. and get all the details! Here residents can live a “resort-style” life 24/7. There is Pond. This exclusive 55+ building gives you the safety a continual roster of events within the community as well. and security of a lock and leave lifestyle – ideal for people You can enjoy an eclectic variety of social activities like wine who want to travel or who are seeking an elegant and tastings and dances, Canada Day celebrations and holiday affordable adult lifestyle. No need to share the pool with festivities, musical performances and educational lectures. noisy kids or suffer raucous teenagers across the street. There isn’t a moment that doesn’t offer activity, if you want This is a community of people who value privacy and good RECEIVE it! For people less motivated by these kind of events, there’s neighbourliness; a community that is inclusive and friendly plenty to enjoy as well – beautiful walks through 114 acres and one that celebrates fun for 55+. $1,000 of surrounding parkland, sunsets on the patio or simply enjoying the views. To learn more, please visit our Event Space AND MAKE Care to dance? Play cards? A FRIEND A Presentation Centre at 1 Yates Gate, call Listen to music? Screen a film? Host your The Advantages of Living in a 55+ Community 905-574-8178 or visit LivingWithZest.com family reunion? NEIGHBOUR There’s a tremendous advantage to living in a community The Event Space within Upper Mill Pond gives of “like-minded” folks. Aside from the obvious social See sales for details Construction Update: you the opportunity to indulge in whatever advantages, which provide you with a pool of people to do activity you choose. things with and talk to, programming is laser focussed on Planning approvals are scheduled for July the activities that 55 “plussers” are into. 2018. Sales are now over 30%. Stay tuned!

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LOCAL LOVE

The Royal Botanical Gardens is a hometown favourite. At 2,700 acres, it is the largest botanical garden in Canada and one of the largest in the world. Within its 60 documented collections approximately 40,000 plants are displayed in five major garden exhibition areas; the Arboretum, Hendrie Park, Laking Garden, 10 RBG Centre and the Rock Garden. Enjoy charming watering holes and unique bars and restaurants throughout the city.

With Hamilton’s International Airport a short drive away, you can travel easily to REASONS almost anywhere in the world. TO LIVE IN HAMILTON

4. Celebrate Life 6. Festivals 9. An Active Waterfront There’s always something going on in Hamilton! Over Hamilton is festival-central when it comes to great times. Enjoy boating, fishing and all the joys of Hamilton the years, Hamilton has become a Mecca for major music Everything from music, arts, beer and food are celebrated in Harbour on its attractive waterfront. festivals, theatre, sports and concerts. It’s home to: uniquely Hamilton festivals throughout the year. 1. A Beautiful, Natural Setting 2. Instant Access to Highways • Dundas International Buskerfest Hamilton’s location on the is second Hamilton is an easy commute to Toronto, Guelph, The • Barton Village Festival 10. Park It in Hamilton! to none. Aside from the incredible vistas of trees that Tri-Cities, Niagara and more. Hamilton’s efficient network • Liquid Art Festival 7. Affordable to Live Here Hamilton is rich with beautiful parks and recreational stretch across the landscape and provide a verdant backdrop of highways makes getting around and out of the city easy. • Brott Music Festival With all of the appeal of a metropolitan city, Hamilton opportunities enhanced by its gorgeous natural setting to the city, there are wonderful nature trails dotted with Highway 403, Highway 8, Red Hill Valley Pkwy, and • ArtsFest is an ideal place to live and it’s still affordable! Whether and proximity to both the Niagara Escarpment and Lake waterfalls that provide walkers, hikers and bikers with the Lincoln M. Alexander Pkwy are all accessible within • James Street Super Crawl you are buying or renting a place to live, housing costs are . The City has a robust Parks and Recreation endless opportunities to explore. Some of the most popular minutes. • The Hamilton Tiger Cats dramatically lower in Hamilton (up to 50% lower) than Department that runs programs throughout the city that destinations include: • First Ontario Centre they are in Toronto. include swimming, skating, fitness, camps and more. • Webster Falls • Theatre Aquarius, and more! • Dundas Valley Conservation 3. Eat, Drink and Be Merry Discover the resort-style living today! • Escarpment Rail Trail Hamilton has become a foodie paradise. There are 8. Golf Galore! Contact [email protected] • restaurants galore that offer an eclectic variety of 5. Big City with a Hometown Feel Hamilton and area is packed with stunning golf courses • international and local cuisines. Some of the most notable While Hamilton has grown from its blue-collar roots including both public and private clubs. Enjoy clubs • restaurants are: as Steel City, it has morphed into one of Canada’s most within the City of Hamilton as well as outside in nearby • Devil’s Punchbowl Conservation • Mezcal – 150 James St. S. Ambitious Cities – where it leads the country in technology, communities like Dundas, Hannon, Milton, Stoney Creek, • Bayfront Park, and more! • Hambrgr – 49 King William St. medicine, education and industry. And yet – it retains its Alberton, Ancaster, Burlington and Mount Hope. Plus • The Ship – 23 Augusta St. charming small town ambiance. It’s the people of Hamilton Upper Mill Pond has a unique relationship with the • Chicago Style Pizza Shack – 534 Upper Sherman Ave. that are committed to making their city a safe, happy, fun neighbouring Knollwood Golf Course which offers residents • Saltlick Smokehouse – 282 James St. N. community for all. a great discount on membership.

Compared to Toronto, Hamilton is a bargain hunter’s dream. Lured Bargain Hunters by the affordability of homes in our fair city, many Torontonians are moving to Hamilton. But according to Nicholas Mizera (Opinion/ Blogs Editor HuffPost Canada), it isn’t just about the lower home Hit Hamilton! prices. He and his wife chose to move to Hamilton because of “its character, the friendliness, the nature.” Hamilton, he says, You can buy a suite here for significantly “was our first pick, not the consolation prize. We moved here because Hamilton felt like home, not just because it made sense less than the cost of a 55+ suite in for our budget.” Toronto. People typically save over This trend is causing an increase in home values in Hamilton – 40% at Upper Mill Pond. Another great with more demand than properties, prices have nowhere to go but up. Hamilton is a golfer’s paradise, reason to buy here! That can be a really good thing for people in the mature years surrounded by public and private clubs who are thinking about selling their homes and buying something within the City and beyond. Upper Mill Pond has all of the lifestyle more practical for the future. Cashing out the equity in your home that people 55+ are looking for. It’s could provide you with enough cash to buy a beautiful suite at Upper Mill Pond and have enough left over for travel and other beautiful. It’s active. It’s affordable. enjoyments. You’ll love the fabulous 55+ lifestyle chock full of And it’s selling now at pre-construction amenities, activities, groups and clubs as well as the convenience prices! of easy lock and leave living. The popularity of Hamilton as a hometown choice for expats from the big smoke has created a boom for Hamilton. Take advantage!

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LIFE LEASE WHO’S WHO

Life Lease housing has been established in Ontario and Canada for over 50 years and, 8 MEET THE in recent years, has spread rapidly working to meet the needs of today’s 55+ market. GREAT REASONS Statistics indicate that these people move an average of 3.2 times during their retirement years from their single-family home to a condominium or apartment, to a retirement home and, in some cases, to a nursing home. TO BUY AT Life Lease developments are designed to allow mature adults to age-in-place by offering support services SABATINO’S and friendly features in units which virtually eliminate the need to move again. UPPER MILL POND Guelph’s Loss is Hamilton’s Gain! BY GARY ZOCK What impressed Larry and Janet factor that was really important to them Sabatinos the most about Upper Mill was the availability of medical care for #1 MORE AFFORDABLE Pond was the quiet, serene nature of the Janet who has some health issues. Small THAN YOU THINK community. They loved the peaceful, rural town doctor shortages make it difficult Most people don’t realize how setting, the acres and acres of beautiful, for people with ongoing health problems. affordable Upper Mill Pond is. The natural land to explore, the sophistication The situation in Guelph became dire and monthly maintenance fee is much of the building and the many activities and the Sabatinos’ were able to find care in less than the cost of maintaining a house. Add to this the savings on groups to participate in. The proximity of Hamilton at McMaster’s Family Medicine LIFE LEASE gym memberships and entertainment the chapel and convenient medical care Practice, De Groot School of Medicine. expenses. We think you’ll find that the were additional factors in their decision to Finding a home in Hamilton became monthly cost of living at Upper Mill buy at Upper Mill Pond. their mission. Pond is considerably less than it is in Larry and Janet hail from Guelph and They saw an ad for Upper Mill Pond your current home. HOUSING they began thinking about downsizing in the January 2017 issue of Zoomer #2 ABUNDANT SOCIAL from their two-storey home to a one level. Magazine. Janet insisted that Larry contact OPPORTUNITIES AND They have two married children and Sheri Robins the sales agent, and she ACTIVITIES two grandchildren who live in Toronto registered them for an information session If you think life in a 55+ community and who they like to visit frequently. for February. ADVANTAGE means sitting around, think again! You’ll have the freedom to stay as active and as involved as you choose. In a 55+ community, you always have the option of relaxing They looked in Don Mills, Leslie and They were excited to make a purchase in the comfort of your own suite or participate in the social life of the community. Finch, Downtown Toronto, Brampton, and start planning thier life at The Village Whether you attend social get-togethers, bingo nights, sporting events, tournaments, Mississauga, Guelph and Kitchener. One at St. Elizabeth Mills. educational or fitness classes, you’ll find many rewarding and inspiring opportunities to be involved in. You may even rekindle an interest in hobbies that you finally have the Do you know a Zester you would like to see featured? time to pursue. Contact [email protected] #3 CONVENIENT AND EASY ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE At Upper Mill Pond, you’ll have convenient access to professional medical and nursing care close by, Another lovely should you need it. couple that #4 SAFETY, EMERGENCY SUPPORT AND PEACE OF will help make MIND Upper Mill Pond is handicap Upper Mill Pond accessible and has built in conveniences that allow residents to a delightful “age in place”. As well, you’ll have community. peace of mind knowing that round- the-clock security will ensure your safety.

#5 NO MORE HOME MAINTENANCE No more shovelling snow is high on the list for most Canadians! Also consider no more lawn care, updating the shingles, changing the water heater – and the maintenance list goes on. All of these jobs are taken care of leaving you time to focus on activities you love and enjoy.

#6 FITNESS AND WELLNESS CENTERS Attractive indoor and outdoor lounges and meeting Upper Mill Pond has a state-of-the-art Health Club with indoor pool, spa, fitness centre, Get up and go living A reassuring and supportive housing alternative saunas, dance and movement studios. Add to this the hundred of clubs and An important feature of Life Lease housing is that Unlike private homes, support services and amenities are areas are standard. Lifestyle friendly features (walk-in activities offered within the community all maintenance, and in some cases utilities are the readily available in Life Lease developments that allow showers) are built specifically to allow residents continued and you can enjoy a resort-style life responsibility of the sponsor and are paid for by a residents to age-in-place in comfort and dignity. Support independence. unlike any other. Monthly Occupancy Fee from each resident. The Monthly services can include meal service, housekeeping, laundry, #7 RELAXATION Occupancy Fee allows residents to pay once a month and healthcare and social programs. Amenities can include Involvement in the project Life Lease projects offer members of the sponsor group Whether relaxing to you means get on with their lives without being concerned about the onsite fitness, wellness clinics and fine dining, resident gardening, golfing, reading or shopping security and maintenance associated with owning a home. lounges, and guest suites, all which contribute to a and local residents 55+ to be a part of the planning of the with friends, these are part of everyday Regular maintenance is taken care of for you; the result is reassuring and supportive community. development rather than leaving it completely in the hands life at Upper Mill Pond. When you the time and freedom to enjoy carefree living. of professional developers. The result is a community built choose to travel, there are no worries about finding a house sitter; the lock A cohesive community of shared values and interests around the specific needs of those who will live in it and and leave lifestyle is stress-free. Investment and security Common facilities in Life Lease projects such as lounges, managed by a sponsor who is committed to meeting those Unlike rental accommodations, residents of Life Lease libraries, recreational areas, and other multi-purpose needs. The ‘building for ourselves’ nature of many life lease #8 NOW’S THE TIME units have security of tenure. Most Life Leases have no rooms give residents an opportunity to get together as a projects is what makes Life Lease Housing so successful. When you purchase a suite at Upper termination date and the life interest may pass to the community in the comfort of their own home. Residents Mill Pond, you can look forward to an resident’s estate just like a home. Life Lease residents also are usually retirees with similar interests; opportunities easier, care-free and exciting future. The money you make on the sale of receive a return on their initial investment similar to the develop for active participation, while maintaining a private As a pioneer in both the development and management of more than 75 Market Value Life Lease projects in Ontario (representing over your present home is often more than equity which may be realized on a private home. independent lifestyle. No resident will have to feel alone or enough to buy at Upper Mill Pond, with cash left over to travel, add to your income or 5,000 units), Gary Zock is considered the leading industry expert in the isolated. simply have fun with! Life Lease field. Mr. Zock has consulted and advised many government Lower capital, maintenance and operating costs agencies including the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Most not-for-profit sponsors are acting with no profit Attractive surroundings built to suit Call For An Appointment (905) 574-8178 Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, and Municipal Property Life Lease developments traditionally are better located, motive; therefore, the operating costs of a Life Lease Assessment Corporation. He brings 30 plus years of experience in this project are budgeted at the lowest break-even point, which thanks to the sponsor’s contribution of land. Some sponsors very specialized area and is a great asset as the Project Manager for minimizes the monthly costs and fees paid by the residents. have successfully held on to prime sites waiting for an Upper Mill Pond. opportunity to provide a housing alternative for the 55+ market in the area. Find Out More at LivingWithZest.com

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Don’t miss The Village at St. Elizabeth Mills’ INFO Canada Day Celebration 2018 SESSIONS June 29th, 2018 from 5pm to 10pm AT THE It will be a ZEST-filled evening of food, fun, and great live VILLAGE music topped off with a breathtaking display of fireworks. EVERY 4TH THURSDAY of the month This year brings a new collection of live performances This is your opportunity to hear news with a new headliner. first hand from the owners and Upper Mill Pond development team members. • Great selection of wine and beer Plan to attend, ask questions and meet • A collection of delicious food trucks and snacks future neighbours. • An exciting line up of live entertainment with a returning Register today to reserve your artist, a magician and a special headliner space. Please call (905) 574-8178. • By popular demand; a big fireworks display at dusk

RESIDENT LED ACTIVITIES EVENTS AROUND HAMILTON

If you can’t find T.O.P.S. Hamilton and the James Street 2018 Taking Off Pounds Sensibly surrounding area offers something to do at September 14, 15 is a group that meets at our The Village, you just an incredible variety James Street Trillium Clubhouse once a of festivals and events www.supercrawl.ca ain’t lookin’! There are week for support in weight- close to 100 different loss goals. T.O.P.S. is not a throughout the year. ANCASTER activity groups to dieting club, but is a club that The close proximity of The Ancaster Fair provides you with the tools charming towns and participate in as well September 20-23 you need to feel confident as dozens of offsite quaint villages gives www.ancasterfair.ca and supported in your residents and visitors trips and events. decision to lose weight. the opportunity to DUNDAS Bridge explore! Farm Crawl Hamilton A trick-taking card game July 14 using a standard 52-card HAMILTON 223 Weirs Lane deck and is played by four Upcoming Concerts www.farmcrawlhamilton.ca players in two competing Other Activites Include: FirstOntario Concert Hall partnerships, with partners Billiards/Snooker For details/tickets: sitting opposite each other Bingo (905) 546-3100 August 18, 19 around a table. This popular Book Club www.coreentertainment.ca Dundas Downtown game is played at the Carpet Bowling www.dundascactusfestival.ca Edelweiss Clubhouse. Music at Fieldcote Choirs Sunday Nights Coffee Talk FLAMBOROUGH Cribbage July & August Christie Antique and Computer Class Grounds of Fieldcote Each player looks at their Euchre Vintage Show six cards and “lays away” Museum September 8 Exercise Classes www.musicatfieldcote.com two of them face down to Fitness on Demand 1000 Highway 5 reduce the hand to four. The www.christieshow.ca Fortino’s Grocery Bus Because Beer: Craft Beer four cards laid away together Friend’s In Grief constitute “the crib”. The crib Festival ROCKTON Gardening July 13 to 15 belongs to the dealer, but Golf Ice Cream Carnival these cards are not exposed August 5, 6 Good News Singers www.becausebeer.ca or used until after the hands Greenhouse Westfield Heritage Village have been played. Our Swimming Hiking 1049 Kirkwall Rd., residents enjoy this game at Fringe Festival www.westfieldheritage.ca Residents enjoy going with Horseshoe Pitch July 19 to 29 the Trillium Clubhouse. friends or family for a swim Jam Session 107 King St., E WATERDOWN at our Trillium Clubhouse Japanese Exercise www.hamiltonfringe.ca ArtsFest 2018 Karaoke Swimming Pool. There are Knitting August 18, 19 Our residents enjoy also exercise classes that Ladies’ Club A Blast form the Past Griffin Street and Mill Street occasionally hosting an take place in the swimming Ladies Craft Circle July 28 www.artsfest.ca afternoon of karaoke for pool, as well as the Lawn Bowling each other in the Trillium 204 Ottawa St. occasional physiotherapy Library www.shopottawastreet.com Clubhouse. The next session. Beside the Line Dancing afternoon of karaoke is swimming pool, we have a Men’s Club mixed with dancing and hot tub that is also open for Monarchist League August 3 to 5 sandwiches. All of the Listing: use. Nordic Walkers Gage Park proceeds raised from ticket David Feherty Painting www.festivaloffriends.ca sales will be donated to the Shuffleboard Scrabble July 30 Special Needs Resource During the winter months, Scrapbooking Steve Earle and the Dukes Centre in Hamilton. Craftadian: shuffleboard is offered Stained Glass Workshop September 8 Made in Hamilton inside; however, now that Table Tennis Mastodon August 25 the nice weather is here we Tai Chi September 19 175 Longwood Rd. S. have begun our outdoor Texas Hold ‘Em www.craftadian.ca shuffleboard! The organizers The Palettes’ Art Group Sebastian Maniscalco of this activity offer to teach Water Exercises October 12 2018 Shark Golden anyone interested in learning Woodworking Horseshoe Regatta the game so that they too Wood Carving Fogh Boorman Regatta August 25, 26 can partake. Shuffleboard is Writing July 7, 8 Royal Hamilton Yacht Club held every Wednesday and Royal Hamilton Yacht Club www.shark24.ca Thursday. www.rhyc.ca

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