Celebrating November

Remembrance Service

November 7

New Residents Welcome Tea November 8

Fun Auction November 13

Concerts

Nov.14, 15, 25

Birthday Party November 21

Christmas Decorating Nov. 20 - 26

Christmas

Extravaganza Card

Dedication Resident Craft

Sale Christmas

Cafe November 27

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A Word From Carol

As we approach winter, we look forward to a November full of activities and entertainment. Most especially, we take time to reflect on our country and the freedom we enjoy. We take time to remember that freedom isn’t free. Our way of life was hard won by our sailor’s, soldiers and airmen during two global wars, and Korea. Our Military men and women answered the call again in Afghanistan and served in the many theatres of operation around the world, standing in harm’s way to make or preserve the peace. We remember also, those who served at home, maintaining the economy, our society and our families. We also remember those served who lived in separation with a common mission and hope. This verse from the old hymn, Oh Valiant Hearts sums up the service and sacrifice of our veterans, and their families, “All they had hoped for, all they had they gave, to save mankind themselves they scorned to save “. They were the greatest generation. We will remember them! This November and always. Please take a moment to thank our resident veterans and service members and join us at our annual St. Joseph’s at Fleming Remembrance Service on November 7th at 2pm in the auditorium. On behalf of the leadership /management team, I want to thank our care teams, family members , and volunteers for their ongoing support to our residents. The care and attention each of you show with each resident and each other gives life to our Vision, Mission and Values. As always, thank you for all you do!

Carol

Volunteers/Auxiliary/Family Council/Students

Staff Corner Employee of the Month: Laurie Robinson PSW Winner of Thanksgiving Basket Draw: Colleen Bryan Housekeeping Education Opportunities: Pain & Symptom Management Inservice daily November 4 – 8 at 1030h and 1430h. Please note there will be no Inservice on Nov 7at 1430h due to the Remembrance Day service. It will be in the Boardroom PRIZE DRAWS for Vaccinated Staff. To make the start of the flu season a bit more fun we will be holding multiple prize draws for those of you who have gotten your influenza vaccination. The first draws will occur November 1 for the “early birds” and then there will be another prize draw December 2 (all those vaccinated at the time of the draws will be entered). We are off to a great start to the season with staff taking the initiative to get vaccinated. Thank you to those of you who have already done so and to those of you planning to do it. Our residents thank you too! The flu shot takes 2 weeks to be effective so the sooner you get it the better. there are multiple clinics currently running here at SJF to make the access for you easier.

Volunteer Awards Night

Lisa Kelly Dee Ed Lois Kelly and Dad Ed and Family

November 2019 Newsletter

The Auxiliary would like to thank everyone for another successful Fall Bazaar!! Without the support of the residents, staff, family, friends and community we would not be able to support the residents and programs here!! Thanks for your generosity!

Family Council News – November 13th

1-3pm IHA Classroom – PACE Clinic Information Session Topic “ Aging Adults “ Everyone Welcome!!! For more information please contact Dee Archer 705-743-4744 ext. 3036

Upcoming Events - Save the Date!

Volunteer Christmas Drop In – December 18th 10-2pm ALL Volunteers Welcome

Auxiliary Bake Sale December 13th 10-2 Town Square

Retirees Judy Hobbins &

Cheryl McCauley

Exquisitely Carved by Julie O’Connor Dietary

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St Joseph’s at Fleming Strategic Plan 2020 to 2025 St Joseph’s at Fleming is preparing to launch and celebrate the new and improved

Strategic plan. Our home’s mission has never changed, and we practice our vision

and values every day that we come to work and work with our Residents in their

home. We welcome you all to come to our official launch on December the 5th. More

details to come.

Staff, Residents, Families, Volunteers, Service providers:

We would love for you to give us some examples of our values that you have seen or

experienced here at St Joseph’s at Fleming.

Please let us know your story and drop it off at Reception. We will start featuring these stories in next year’s newsletters!

What is a Care Center?

A Care Center is the central ‘hub’ on a Home Area where the Registered Staff

(RPN/RN) complete their charting, meet with physicians/Nurse Practitioner and store

resident charts. If you have a question or you need to speak to a Nurse, the Care

Center is the place to go. If there is not a Nurse at the Care Center there is a call

button you can press. This will alert the PSW staff that someone requires assistance

and can then assist you in locating the Nurse. Each Home Area has one Center for

both sections. Creekside A/B, Hilltop C/D, Woodland E/F and Pathway G/H.

Mission

Building on the legacy of the Sister of St Josephs, St Joseph’s at Fleming will

provide Compassionate Person-centered long-term care support to ensure the

care and comfort of each of our residents

Vision

We will strive to ensure the well-being of each person we serve by providing

purpose, dignity and individual choice

Values

Selflessness

Serving others before self without judgement

Integrity

Doing the right thing, at the right time, for the right reason

Compassion

Accepting and serving people without reservation

Motto

Influencing lives through living, learning, caring

Family Members-Volunteers-Visitors-Students Please remember to sign in and out at reception. This is essential for

everyone’s security. It also ensures your car will not be towed!

Lost and Found – Sunday November 10 -1-3pm – Auditorium You might find that missing left sock! Which brings us to the topic of labelling. Much that goes missing or gets accidently redirected is due to a lack of proper labelling. With the Christmas season coming up and the anticipation of new articles of clothing remember to attach a name to that nice new winter coat or cuddly sweater. All launderable items can be labelled in our laundry. Just bring them in and we do the job. It might not go amiss to label any new acquisition like an expensive digital device or new bifocals. If you value it. Label it!

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Residents’ Council Minutes Highlights Oct. 2019

Chairpersons: Kim Blodget & Ray Irvine

3.1 Carol Rodd – CEO Report & Update

• Maintenance work was completed regarding the balcony beside the hairdresser:

• Trent Roofing repaired the Pathway roof (over stairwell #8) as it had 6 shingles blown off during the summer.

• We have been reviewing the Emergency Codes during the summer with a focus on Code Red, Green, Purple and White. We had a practice exercise with the Peterborough Fire Department “Evacuation” September 25th, 2019.

• Strategic Plan launch and process is well under way- “Official Launch” to be held on December 5th, 2019.

• Christmas Card Dedication to be held on November 27th at 10:00am. Resident, Kim Krenz created the Christmas card design this year.

• Remembrance Day Service – At St. Joseph’s at Fleming Thursday November 7th, 2019 starting at 2pm.

3.2 Kendra Jackson – Food Focus

• Peterborough Public Health Unit: an inspector came into the home to inspect the kitchen and serveries. The Inspector gave the home a clean bill of health.

5. Residents’ Right # 3 – No neglect “Every resident has the right not to be neglected by the licensee or staff.” 6. Emergency Code Review: Code Yellow “A Resident is missing and has wandered off. Search of the building is required.” 8.3 Email Received from the Family Council - Asking if Residents Council would like to contribute $50 for a draw basket at the Residents Christmas Craft Sale. Proceeds from the draw will be split between Residents Council and Family Council. Also, would Resident’s Council donate $150, along with a $150 donation from Family Council to be used for 12, $25 gift cards to be awarded to Employee of the Month for the year 2020. Residents Council all agreed to contribute to the craft sale basket and gift cards for the employee of the month. 10.1 Accessibility: Penny - it can be difficult to get in and out of the front entrance door for those in wheelchairs because of the ledge at the bottom of the door. Lisa to follow up with maintenance. 12. Door Prizes Won by: Jean & June

Resident News and Views

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Something You Might Not Know About Me

Harry … When I was born, I weighed two pounds four ounces. I am a twin, but my twin sister passed away about six years ago. My mom and dad were living in the United states during the 1920's. Dad wanted to go back home and shortly after they did, I was born. Was darn near born an American. I became a carpenter’s apprentice in 1945 and spent 5 years at that. I didn't want to be THE best carpenter, just one of the best and I think I accomplished that. I used to go up the mountain in Ireland and look across the ocean and wonder what was on the other side. In 1951, I found out. Shirley … Something you may not know about me is that when I was younger, I adopted two First Nation children. They were brother and sister, aged about three and two. There were only a few months between them. They stayed with us for about 14 years, until the girl turned 16. They decided to return to their First Nation reserve at that time and I haven't heard from them since. The young boy had a difficult time settling and the young girl was really very smart. I heard through the grapevine that she inherited some money and was quite well off.

Ken… I’m good at Arts & Crafts.

Hazel… I was born in Quebec. Cheryl… I like a great big bottle of beer! Inez …I lived on a small farm north of Bancroft as a child growing up with eight of my other siblings. Me and all my siblings helped my parents farm and work the land. We used to can berries during the summers and make maple syrup during the spring. During the winter me and my brothers and sisters used to make our own skis. We didn’t have much, but we enjoyed the things we had! Lorna… I like classical music. Marg…I’ve been to Hawaii with my husband 3 times. Kay …I’m left-handed, and my mother never believed that left-handed people existed in the world, so she made me practice with my right hand. Betty …They might not know that I’m 99 years young and plan on having a big bash for my one hundredth birthday! My family is going to take me out and we’re going to have a big celebration, somewhere fancy for a nice meal and I’m going to have a drink. Rye and coke! Susan …I lived in Inuvik, in the northwest territories from an early age as a child. It was very cold, but one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen in my life!

A Look Back at October For More Photos see Blog on Website: https://sjfltc.com/category/blog/ Octoberfest At the Mall Family Circle Table

Lovely Frauleins Carley and Pal Creekside trip Cortni on the job Art Show

Lots of variety Nate Jean Betty

Round About the Home

Exercise class Penny and Tony Fall Décor Mighty Oaks

Halloween

Pumpkin judging Brenda Inga and Bob Staff costumes

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……. Something You Might Not Know About Me

Carl Jackie Bert John

Anita …I loved traveling and travelled all over the world throughout my life. I’ve travelled to England with my mother when I was younger to see family. I’ve travelled lots with my sisters Ruth and Jean to places like France, and Florida during the cold winter. Jean …I was raised on a farm till I was about 12 years old and then I ended up marrying a farmer later in life! I was the oldest, so I was always the one out helping my father on the farm. I drove horses because I was big enough to hold the reigns. My dad always used to laugh because I could drive the horses and wagon through the gates without hitting the posts unlike my mother. I could bear all animals but feathered ones. I had a bad run in with a big black mean old rooster as a child who attacked me, he was supper the next night!

A Tasting Panel was suggested by one of the residents at a Food Focus Group. We had our first Tasting Panel on Oct 10th at 1:30pm in the Pathway activity room. Purpose to review menu items before the launch of the Fall/Winter menus .We trialed five menu items: Creamy Cherry Square, Rice Krispie S’more’s, Chicken Quesadilla, Reuben Casserole and Vegetarian Chili. Overall the items were well received. We will be having our next Tasting Panel in the Spring before the Spring/Summer menu changeover.

Family Members, Friends, POAs--Family Council (formerly Family Circle) wants to hear from you. The month of October saw the beginning of a campaign to introduce you to the Family Council and find out what you would like to see it accomplish. A table has been set up just outside the library below the Family Circle Banner. You can find a survey there that we encourage you to fill out and drop in the glass jar. If your lucky you’ll stop by on one of the days we offer Timbits, coffee and the opportunity to chat with the volunteers and staff that facilitate the Council. The aim is to offer education and communication opportunities for our resident’s loved ones.

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Remembrance Day was first observed in 1919 throughout the British

Commonwealth and was originally called Armistice Day to commemorate the armistice agreement that ended the First World War on Monday, November 11, 1918, at 11:00 am. Until 1930, Armistice Day was held on the Monday of the week in which November 11 fell. In 1931 a bill was introduced to observe Armistice Day only on November 11, and to change its name to Remembrance Day.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning

We will remember them. We will remember them.

Dad Jokes/One Liners I used to work in a shoe-recycling shop. It was sole destroying! I’m so good at sleeping I can do it with my eyes closed! If two vegans get in a fight, is it still considered a beef? To whoever stole my copy of Microsoft Office, I will find you. You have my Word! Did you hear about the restaurant on the moon? Great food, no atmosphere!

Daylight Time

Spring Forward/ Fall Back On Sunday November 3 we turn the clocks back and enjoy an extra hour of sleep!

Daylight time was first enacted in Germany in 1915, then quickly adopted by Britain

and much of Europe and Canada. When the days started getting shorter in the fall

and people awoke to increasing darkness, the clocks were turned back an hour to

get more light in the morning. Although first instituted in 1915, the idea of daylight

time had been batted around for a more than a century. But it wasn't until more than

a century later that the idea of daylight time was taken seriously. William Willett, an

English builder, revived the idea in 1907, and eight years later Germany was the first

nation to adopt daylight time. The reason: energy conservation. Britain quickly

followed suit and instituted British Summer Time in 1916. Several areas, including

parts of Europe, Canada and the United States, got onboard during the First World

War. In most cases, daylight time ended with the armistice.

During the Second World War, a different form of daylight time was reinstated by

Britain and clocks were set two hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time during the

summer. The time shift didn't end with the summer, as clocks were rolled back to be

one hour ahead of GMT through the winter. In Canada, it's up to each province to

decide whether to use daylight time, and not all do. Most — but not all — jurisdictions

in Canada and the U.S. have been moving their clocks ahead by one hour on the

second Sunday in March and back by one hour on the first Sunday in November.

In Canada, areas of Quebec east of 63 degrees west longitude do not change to

daylight time and remain on Atlantic standard time year round. Saskatchewan and

Pockets of Ontario, Nunavat and British Columbia do not use daylight time either. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada