Vol. 26, Issue 5 – Sept/Oct 2018

Saint Luke’s Place Mission Statement: Through excellence and innovation we

create a community of care that is person centred.

Inside this Issue

1 • Residents’ Council • Residents’ Bill of Rights • New Residents/Tenants

2 • Update from the CEO • Gala Information

3 • Programs And Activities

4 • Meet a Board Member: Steve Parker • Library News

5 Fun Quiz 6 Foundation and Fund Raising Activities

REFLECTIONS A Newsletter for the Saint Luke’s Place Community

Patrick B………..President – E Wing Fred M…………..Vice President - A Second Elsie S…………..A Second Norma T………...2nd Vice President – A Main Corrine G……….A Main Dennis M………..A Main Kelly H….……….Treasurer – E Wing Staff Rep………..A Lower

OUR VISION An inclusive community that nurtures the evolving needs

and desires of older persons.

www.saintlukesplace.ca

NEW RESIDENTS AND TENANTS LONG TERM CARE – Ellen B., Jean D., Doris J., Frank M., George S., Marilyn W., Phyllis Z.

RETIREMENT HOME – Eric W.

APARTMENTS – Earl and Audrey Jean G., Sandy M.

Family Council and Residents’ Council meeting minutes are posted in the Home, and are also

available at the Business Office.

OUR VALUES Trust. Integrity. Dignity. Respect. Community.

RESIDENTS’ BILL OF RIGHTS

Every resident has the right to designate a person to receive information concerning any transfer or hospitalization of the resident and to have that person receive that information immediately.

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OPERATIONS UPDATE

Hello friends of Saint Luke’s Place, welcome to Fall! I have always seen Fall as a time of new beginnings. For me it is more like the start of the New Year than January 1st is. New beginnings are exciting and often bring new opportunities with them.

We have an opportunity on our horizon, as we begin recruiting for new members of Family Council. All Long-Term Care Homes have a Family Council.

What is a Family Council? Family Council is an organized, self-led, self-determining, democratic group composed of family and friends of the residents of a Long-Term Care Home. The main purposes of a Family Council are to improve the quality of life of Long-Term Care residents and to give families and friends a forum for sharing their experiences, learning and exchanging information.

A Family Council works with residents’ family members or friends and the Long-Term Care Home to identify and resolve issues that affect residents’ quality of life, plan activities for residents, families and staff, and support each other. Most Family Councils work with a Family Council Staff Assistant. Our staff assistant is Nicole Bassarab. She is our amazing social worker and volunteer coordinator.

While each Family Council is unique, Family Councils in general focus on improving the quality of life and assuring quality of care for all residents and supporting each other.

If you would be interested in being a part of our Family Council, please contact Nicole at 519-658-5183 x 264. We meet every other month, so the commitment isn`t too daunting, while at the same time providing you with a meaningful way to give back.

Until next time, Staci.

Staci Bartlett, CEO

Flappers & Fedoras~A Roaring 20’s Charity Gala Evening When: Friday, October 26/18

Where: The Armenian Centre of Cambridge Cost: $120

Visit www.saintlukesplace.ca Tickets available on Eventbrite https://flappers-and-fedoras2018.eventbrite.ca

Or contact Alison Haddaway @ 519-658-5183 ext. 291

JOIN US!

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ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS FOR EVERYONE

There’s always something going on at Saint Luke’s Place. Below are some of the activities planned for the coming months that are available to everyone. For these events, all Long Term Care and Retirement residents as well as Tenants are welcome. September

• Thursday September 6th – Gospel Brass is Back! In the Auditorium 7:00pm-8:00pm • Wednesday September 26th – join us for “Coffee Break”, a fundraiser for the

Alzheimer’s Society. We’ll be in Stenhouse Hall from 2:00pm-3:00pm.

October • Gospel Brass visits again on Thursday October 4th. Find them in the Auditorium

from 7:00pm – 8:00pm. • Thursday October 25th tap your feet along with the Ontario Rhythm Cloggers in the

Auditorium from 7:00pm-8:00pm • It’ll be so much fun to see the Halloween Dog Show on Monday October 29th in the

Auditorium from 2:00pm – 3:00pm Listed above are the programs and events that are available for everyone. There are many events every month that are available to Long Term Care and/or Retirement Residents only. Please check the bulletin and white boards in your home area or visit our website and click on the “Accommodations” tab to see in detail what else is planned.

NATIONAL READ A BOOK DAY Marlena Books publishes books by a group of authors from Waterloo Region who write age-appropriate adaptive books for people with dementia so that they can still enjoy reading. On September 6th the owner of Marlena Books, Rachel Thompson, will be accompanied by some of the authors who will take part in a book reading in the Auditorium from 2:00pm to 3:00pm. This will be of interest to Long Term Care residents, family members and volunteers. On the same day, the readings will be followed up with a workshop from 5:00pm to 6:00pm on learning the benefits for seniors and how to use the books that Marlena Books produces. Samples will be available for view.

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MEET A BOARD MEMBER: STEVE PARKER

More recently, in 2016, he purchased the Lounsbury Funeral Home in Cambridge (Hespeler) and continues to own and operate both funeral homes serving the residents of Cambridge in their time of need. Driven by his compassionate need to serve others and his commitment to the community, Steve is honoured to serve on the Saint Luke’s Place Board of Directors. Steve found a home on the Board of Directors at Saint Luke’s Place and has served as chair of the finance committee and later serving a 2 year term as president of the Board. He is committed to the residents of Saint Luke’s Place in helping to ensure that it truly becomes their home rather than just a place to live.

SEPTEMBER

September, month of moodiness and change, When our bright nourisher the sun, halfway Between the earth’s most near, most distant range, Draws early veils of darkness over day. September! I can see myself in you As in a mirror. In late-life I pause To take a backward look, a forward view, And bow regretfully to Nature’s laws.

Sheila White

Steve Parker joined the Board of Directors at Saint Luke’s Place in 2006. Steve has been a resident of Cambridge for almost 40 years. A licensed Ontario funeral director, Steve worked in the Cambridge area as a director before joining the staff at Corbett Funeral Home shortly after it opened in 1987. After 18 years of service to that company he purchased the funeral home in 2006, becoming the owner and managing director.

LIBRARY NEWS We are excited to say that we currently have a great selection of CDs and two CD players for your enjoyment. Drop by and borrow them for your listening pleasure. Also, we have a new selection of DVDs for you to borrow. Lots of variety! If you are more the “turn the page” type, we have a brand new selection of regular and large print books. Lots by popular authors and many new western novels. Drop by the Library on C3, or the Bridge and find the book, CD or DVD on your to do list!

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1. One quarter of the bones in your body are in what body part?

2. What are the 3 most commonly spoken languages in the world?

3. The smallest bones in your body are where?

4. Which country eats the most chocolate equating to 10 kilos per person per year?

5. What is the number one thing that couples argue about?

6. What is the most commonly used letter in the English alphabet?

7. Cats spend this percentage of their life sleeping.

8. What is the least commonly used letter in the English alphabet?

9. Which famous novel featured Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March?

10.Which London square is famous for its pigeon population?

See answers on page 6. – No cheating!

It’s been another wonderful summer and I’m so encouraged to see the impact our volunteers are having around Saint Luke’s Place. I want to take this opportunity to thank, in particular, our volunteers who have kept our gardens looking lovely and our coffee shop running smoothly over the summer months. It is such a pleasure to walk out around the grounds with residents and enjoy the beauty of so many different plants and flowers. For the residents in Long Term Care who aren’t always able to get out on their own as they once did, the flowers have played a special part in bringing happiness to their day. Thank you to all our gardening volunteers for the hours of planting, watering, weeding, and trimming that you have done to keep Saint Luke’s looking at its best. I want to thank the Auxiliary and all the coffee shop volunteers as well for keeping the coffee flowing and the store buzzing this summer. I know with vacation schedules to juggle and people coming and going, having the store open fully on volunteer service is not an easy task. Your dedication is amazing! The coffee is great too! Nicole Bassarab, Social Services Consultant

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Thank you for supporting our recent fundraising events!

Zehrs BBQ It was a great day for a BBQ! Thank you to everyone for the support, especially Janice, Diane, Jerry and Laura for coming out on such a hot day!

Ride for Saint Luke’s Place

On Saturday August 11th our local community bikers took to the open road in support of our Long Term Care Redevelopment Project. We thank Wendy, Cheryl and Dale for organizing and leading the group.

Tommy’s Chip Truck, in Preston was the final stop to get a cold drink and a homemade burger!

Thank you to D Wing tenant, George, for getting us excited leading up the day with his “photo-shopped” pics!

Heart and Stroke Big Bike Ride

Saint Luke’s Place gave back on the Heart and Stroke Big Bike Ride.

We rolled along and raised over $1,200 for Heart and Stroke – nice job team!

Alison Haddaway Fundraising and Seniors

Support Coordinator

Quiz Answers: 1. Feet. 2. Mandarin Chinese, English, Hindi. 3. Ear. 4. Switzerland. 5. Money. 6. E. 7. 66%. 8. Q. 9. Little Women. 10. Trafalgar.

FOUNDATION AND FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES UPDATE