OUR MISSION

Offering love, peace

compassion, hope and

empowerment…to CARE as Christ does.

PARK MANOR POST Park Manor Care

FEBRUARY 2015

THERAPEUTIC RECREATION

JANUARY HIGHLIGHTS

2nd – 4th No Regular Programs 5th – Shopping @ KP 6th – St. Joseph the worker Church Tea 6th – Dorothy Lowe 10th – Prairie Grove 11th – Shopping @ Walmart 13th – Valentine’s Tea 13th – Redeemer Youth Group 14th – HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY 16th - Riel Day – No Programs 17th – Sing-a-long with Barb/Clowns 20th – Happy Homesteaders 20th – Salvation Army 23rd – Shopping @ KP 24th – Vira K 26th – Festival du Voyager Day 27th – Birthday Tea 27th – Carlos

A Dozen Roses

I got a dozen roses from a friend the other day;

But I only have one left, for I gave them all away.

I gave one to my mother, who to me is very dear.

In hopes that it will bring to her a little floral cheer.

I took one to a friend

who’s not feeling very well; The flower or the visit –

which helped more I could not tell.

One went to a friend I haven’t known for very long.

She struggles, so in some small way I hope it helps her carry on.

The rest went to the ones

who’ve helped me in so many ways; They have been a cheerful presence

on my very dreary days.

The roses were so pretty I just could not keep them all,

Except one single bud standing beautiful and tall.

My friend gave me the flowers

to help brighten up my day, But the biggest joy I received

was giving them away.

Verlynn Marie Rader

Collin Akre

Chaplain’s Corner

Beyond Valentines

In Loving Memory Judith Komadowski August 1, 1947– January 4, 2015

James Merrells May 7, 1923 – January 5, 2015 Sophie Dion September 22, 1931 – January 8, 2015

RESIDENT/ FAMILY ADVISORY COUNCIL

Monday, February 23, 2015

@ 3:00pm

1st Floor South End Lounge

Minutes are posted on bulletin boards on the 1st and 2nd floors.

January Recreation Programs

Highest Participation by: 1st Floor

Isobel Bihun 62, Dorothy Anderson 52 Mary Williams 51

2nd Floor Maria Brower 55, Michelle Roy 50

Agnes Clarke 47

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Park Manor Care

Park Manor Care will continue a fundraising opportunity with Safeway and Sobeys gift cards for groceries. Each gift card sold will generate a 10%

donation to our building fund. This fundraiser is a great chance to get the entire

community involved in our project – make a donation and still get your entire gift card purchase worth in

groceries! We hope everyone will continue sell to family and

friends, while spreading the word about our exciting new building

for the community. Cards can be picked up at the main office.

Continue to help us make this a fun and successful fundraiser!

Happy Anniversary

Emil & Lorraine Hedman Celebrating February 14, 2015

February

Resident Birthdays Clara Gmiterek 2nd Elaine Mitchell 13th

June Ritzer 13th Emil Hedman 16th Irene Forman 16th

George “Ben” Findlay 19th Evelyn Gagg 22nd

Hannah Van Horn 23rd Gerald Hay 25th

May you enjoy today and every day of the upcoming years!!!

Volunteer Corner…. By Bernice Middlestead

Message for Park Manor Volunteers …. Greetings to all … As I write this today I am reminded that today is February 2, Groundhog Day and I understand that the little fellow did not see his shadow, predicting only six more weeks of winter. I don’t know about that but we can hope! It has been an unusually mild January but we have had our share of illnesses. As you all know we have been shut down twice due to outbreaks. We have had to ask volunteers and families to stay away so we could better contain it. It has been difficult on our residents so they will be looking forward to seeing all of you again and having everything go back to normal. Not only have the residents missed our volunteers but so have the staff. It’s pretty dull around here without your smiling faces. So I hope you got all caught up with errands at home because as soon as possible we will be calling you back, and it can’t come too soon.

Happy Valentine’s Day, Take Care and God Bless.

Volunteers: Our Valentine Treasures

Valentine treasures are people who

have often crossed your mind,

family, friends and others, too,

who in your life have shined

the warmth of love or a spark of light

that makes you remember them;

no matter how long since

you’ve actually met,

each one is a luminous gem

who gleams and glows in your memory,

bringing special pleasures,

and that’s why this Valentine

comes to you:

You’re one of those sparkling treasures!

By Joanna Fuchs

February Birthday Greetings

Barbara Kosheluk Jaden Tremblay Annalyn Dumo Marlene Demkiw John Quiring Josie Tennyck Nicholas Burgess

May your birthday be filled with sunshine

and smiles, laughter, and love!

Dates to Remember

Park Manor Auxiliary: Next meeting: Tuesday, Feb. 10 / 15 at 7:00 PM

New Volunteer Orientation: Wednesday, Feb. 11 / 5:30 – 7:30 PM

Love is a gift that may only be shared

by those who would give it away.

Illness, Bereavement, & Discouragement: Your are in our thoughts and prayers.

Deb Kosowan Cora Nelson Jan Smith, Sonia Sikomas Pat Remillard Kathy Hackett Bernie Chapko Deborah Black Pat Carroll Joyce Callow

To all our residents, staff and volunteers that have come down with the flu this winter…

Love is a many-sided sacrifice.

It means thoughtfulness for others;

It means putting their good

before one’s self.

E-TRECO … THE REVOLUTIONARY

CLEANING CLOTH Is still available for sale @ $5.00

See Pat Remillard or Bernice Middlestead

Simple Biodegradable ECO Friendly

Durable Washable 100% natural

Visiting Pets Park Manor welcomes our

visiting pet friends. Please assure the safety of your

pet, residents and guest by keeping them on leash at all

times. Thank You

“Some people, no matter how old they get, never lose their beauty – they merely

move it from their faces into their hearts.”

– Martin Buxbaum

Park Manor's

Sweethearts

Penny & Ernie Friesen – January 15, 1972

Emil & Lorraine Hedman - February 14, 1951

Charles & Marie Belshaw – June 2, 1962

Stephanie & Earl McGill - June 18, 1960

Michael & Lorraine Cebrowski - June 1958

Earle & Claudia Peters - July 9

Kenneth & Alice Kletke - July 21, 1962

Madeline & Larry Brennan - July 27, 1963

Nick & Alice Zazula - August 1, 1956

Edith & Ron Bullen - August 29, 1947

Gerald & Betty Hay - August 23, 1969

Elaine & George Mitchell - Sept.1, 1948

Rose & Ray Kochuk - September 26, 1950

Dorlores & Muarice Lee -October 24, 1987

Helene & Marcien Lemay – October 14, 1950

Simone & Ron Aminot November 5, 1955

Jack & Joan Klips - November 14, 1952

Beverly & Morris Boyd - December 7, 1967

June & Ken Ritzer - December 18, 1954

Hello, Hello, Hello …

From the Adult Day Program

We hope everyone is having a good 2015. At the ADP we’ve been keeping busy.

The Monday and Friday groups went out for lunch at Perkins, and Wednesday’s group went to the Olive Garden. It’s always a treat to go out for good food with nice people.

Some of the groups made their own individual apple crisps and we supplied the ice cream. There’s nothing like warm apple crisp straight from the oven! Mmmmmm

Tuesday’s group did some woodworking projects. Some of the other groups played dominoes, darts, card bingo and our marble game. We also tried some “Snowball Games” using cotton balls and tissue paper for snow balls. Thanks to Merv and Bob for their help.

Wishing everyone a good February and an early Spring (according to Winnipeg Willow)!

From the ADP Staff

Lost & Found Park Manor Care does keep items that turn up without an owner and we hold them in a lost & found stash - typically clothing items. If you or someone you know has lost anything, please stop by the office to see if we have it. We also plan to put these items out in the lobby in the near future, so you can easily check on your way into the home.

NEWS FROM ALL CORNERS…

Employees who benefited from the EMPLOYEE CARE PROGRAM

Julia Dreger – Bereavement Theresa Loder – Retirement

Corinne Gallagher - Illness

Staff Education & In-Service February 2015

Feb. 10 @ 1345 Care Conference (2) Feb. 11 @ 1400 RN/LPN Meeting Feb. 12 @ 1400 HCA Meeting Feb. 12 @ 1330 Ther. Rec Meeting Feb. 15 @ 1400 CPR Course Feb.17 @ 1345 Care Conference (1) Feb.18 @ 1400 Palliative Care Feb. 19 @ 1800 CPR Course Feb.24 @ 1345 Care Conference (2) Feb.25 @ 1400 WS&H Committee

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Warm Fuzzies To: TR Dept. for the dotation of afghans to SSGL program. We will be distributing them to tenants @ Columbus Villa.

To: Dianne & Ruth for the coffee. We all enjoyed.

To: All our staff who have cared so well for our residents through the past weeks during these two difficult outbreaks.

Welcome to Park Manor

Audrey Lielke, Room 121-1 Audrey was born in Salt Coates, SK. She moved to Winnipeg to take nursing training at St. Boniface Hospital. She continued to work as a nurse at St. Boniface Hospital until her retirement. Audrey married Arnold Lielke in 1945 and was widowed in 1978. They have two children. Audrey was very involved in the community of Transcona serving on the Transcona Council for Seniors and President of East Park Lodge Tenant Association for many years. She is an active member of the Transcona United Church. Prior to moving to Park Manor Audrey lived at the attached seniors apartment block, East Park Lodge. She moved to Park Manor Care on January 2, 2015. Welcome, Audrey. Charles Belsham, Room 210-3 Charles was born and raised in Winnipeg. He is married to Marie and they have three children: Tamara Lisowski (Transcona), Derek (Alberta) and Denise Yusta (Toronto, ON). Charles worked as the assistant Service Manager for Transcona Dodge and the Warranty Administrator for Eastern Sales. He is a member of the Knights of Columbus and used to attend St. Michael’s Senior Centre. Charles enjoys recreation programs, especially with country & western music & movies. He also enjoys watching hockey on TV. He moved to Park Manor Care on January 9, 2015. Welcome, Charles. Helene Lemay, Room 126-2 Helene was born in St. Boniface, MB to parents Marie-Reine & Eugene Lenabat from Brittany France. She speaks both French and English. She attended St. Joseph Academy and the U of M receiving her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Helene married Marcien Lemay at the St. Boniface Cathedral in 1950. The have three children: Robert (St Boniface), Claude (Vancouver BC) and Gisele (Transcona). Gisele describes her as “a passionate artist, homemaker, amazing mother and wife”. Helene is one of the founding members of the Medea Gallery on Osborne & Maison des Artistes. She enjoys walking, nature, and spending time at the cottage. Helene has a love of music, reading, gardening and cooking. She moved to Park Manor Care on January 15, 2015. Welcome, Helene. Barbara Friesen, Room 126-1 Barbara was born to Arthur & Audrey Kitney in Winnipeg. She completed her Licensed Practical nursing degree and joined the military as a medic. During her time in the military she met and married Ernie. They have two children: Audra-Beth Anderson (Edmonton, AB) and Trevor of Winnipeg. She was a stay at home mom for a number of years. Later, Barbara worked for the Government of Canada’s Agriculture Dept. as an accounts manager. She is very artistic and loved water color painting, making jewelry, teaching jewelry making, knitting, crocheting, etc. She loves music of all types, classical, country, modern and church hymns. She also enjoys her quiet time reading. Barbara moved to Park Manor Care on January 16, 2015. Welcome, Barbara.