Diva Dialogue
December 2020
Downsizing Diva - Toronto Caledon + Dufferin
Downsizing + Moving Specialists for Seniors 
Brenda Alderdice 416-818-8249

With the holiday season rapidly approaching, and knowing we are all going to be having very different celebrations this year, we started thinking about some gifts older adults are that thrilled to receive and those that bring moments of joy.

Diva’s TOP 10 GIFTS that DON’T jingle our bells…

  • A scarf. Not unless it is absolutely gorgeous…and/or warm!
  • Chocolates. Well, OK, maybe a small box of really good chocolates!
  • Clothes. What do I do if they don’t fit? Or they’re the wrong colour?
  • Fridge magnets. These do tend to add additional clutter.
  • Gift Certificates. But, how will I get to the store to buy something?
  • Jewellery. I love bling, so please make sure it’s easy to put on.
  • Knickknacks. I really don't need more stuff!
  • Lotions. I’ve got so many bottles now that I could stock my own store.
  • Pretty serviettes. How many packages does one person need?
  • Real candles. I don’t use them anymore because they’re a fire hazard.
 
Diva’s TOP 10 GIFTS that DO jingle our bells...

  • A book by one of my favourite authors – or even an audio book.
  • A bouquet of fresh flowers is always a thing of beauty!
  • A donation to my favourite charity.
  • A treasured family recipe, baked and packaged just for me.
  • A framed photo of you with me.! Perfect!
  • A funny email sent each week will cheer me up all year long.
  • A jar of jam or honey can be a very special treat.
  • A phone Call. I love to chat and get caught up on the latest news!
  • A subscription to my favourite magazine.
  • My Favourite food from the “old” country.

simply yours...

Brenda
2020 – a year of DIVA Silver Linings!
 
What a year it has been! 

So much has happened and, while most of us don’t want to go through another year like this one the owners, Gail and Karen decided to take a few minutes to celebrate some of the “DIVA” silver linings!
Downsizing Diva + Red Coats Moving Solutions are now ONE company!
On September 9th, Red Coats Moving Solutions became part of the Downsizing Diva Group of Companies. Over the past few months, they have been reviewing and revising best practices from both companies to cement their role as Canada’s #1 Senior + Specialty Move Management Company! 2021 - bring it on!
After almost 10 years of an amazing career as a Senior Move Manager, I have decided to pass along my purple feather BOA to the new owner Lisa Jackson.

Lisa lives in Orangeville and is very excited to continue the same outstanding service as you downsize, organize, move and clear estates. 

I want to give my heartfelt thanks to all my past clients, business and community relationships over the years. I know Lisa will be very successful with her new venture!

Congratulations Lisa!
Gerine is looking forward to 10 more years as our Toronto Southwest Diva.
Toronto Southwest - The FIRST Diva Franchisee has renewed for 10 more years!
When the world around you is constantly changing, it’s reassuring to know some things remain the same.

Gerine deJong, the FIRST Downsizing Diva franchisee, has renewed her Agreement to continue to serve older adults in Toronto Southwest for another 10 years.

I recently had the pleasure of working with Gerine on a move into her territory. Not only was she the point of contact for the Retirement Residence but we were able to work together on my client's move day. I was very happy to leave my clients in good hands with Gerine now becoming their DIVA!  This is the beauty of being part of a franchise where we all support one another!

Gerine - here's to the next 10 years!
LIGHTEN-UP CHALLENGE
At Downsizing Diva, we work with care, compassion and comedy!

From the beginning of this global pandemic, we have walked our talk and helped people look at the lighter side of life!
 
On March 31, 2020, our first TICKLE me TUESDAY! post was launched to share a weekly joke, a laugh, a video or a pun with everyone in our Diva community.
 
Join us and lighten-up each week?

CLICK here to join our community and enjoy a laugh or two
on TICKLE me TUESDAY.

THOUGHT FOR NOVEMBER
OUR COVID COMMITMENT
Safety remains our first concern and, during COVID-19, our Divas are committed to being there for you, your family, our staff and and our communities. 

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