“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! FOUR SIX SEVEN SEVEN EIGHT VOL. 5 2018 The Village News The Voice of St. Elizabeth Mills LIVINGWITHZEST.COM 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! TWO THREE VOL. 45 2018 The Village News The Voice of St. Elizabeth Mills LIVINGWITHZEST.COM 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 Niagara Escarpment 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 Ontario. 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] • Albion Falls restaurants galore that offer an eclectic variety of 5. Big City with a Hometown Feel Hamilton and area is packed with stunning golf courses • Bruce Trail 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 • Tiffany Falls 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.