Toronto, Canada – As we begin a new liturgical year eight of our Brothers in Canada have begun living in their new home. The address, which is in our District Directory, is 61 Fairfax Crescent, Toronto, ON M1L 1Z7. That might seem familiar since Presentation Manor, their new residence, is on the site of the former La Salle Manor. Presentation Manor, a collaborative venture of twenty-one religious congregations from across Canada, opened its doors last month.
Six of our Brothers have independent living in one-bedroom apartments in a section of the fourth floor of the structure. Two Brothers benefit from assisted living accommodations in another section of the building. Brother Francis McCrea, Director of the Brothers’ community, reports that everyone is settling in. Mass is celebrated daily and the food is very good. Blessings to our Canadian confreres in their new environment in a familiar neighborhood!
The accompanying photos illustrate some aspects of Presentation Manor. See Presentation Manor to learn more.
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- Lobby – The entrance to Presentation Manor, which has 229 living spaces for rent, is an inviting space.
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- Chapel – There is a chapel for use by all at Presentation Manor. Our Brothers rent an extra one bedroom apartment that they use for their community prayer, social time, and office space. The bedroom serves as their community’s guest room.
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- Lounge – Brother Nicholas Zimrose checks out one of the common areas in the assisted living section of Presentation Manor.
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- Cmty Rm – Brothers Mel O’Neil, Walter Farrell, George Edwards, Dennis Berry, and Francis McCrea relax in their comfortable community room.
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- Food – An extensive variety of nutritious fare is provided…and there is a Tim Horton’s across the street!