Newsletter Date October Edition 2014 EVENTIDINGS The S.A Eventide Home 5050 Jepson Street Niagara Falls, ON L2E 1K5 (905) 356-1221 www.niagaraeventide.ca THE SALVATION ARMY THE HON. RAY & HELEN LAWSON EVENTIDE HOME MISSION STATEMENT The Mission of The Salvation Army Hon. Ray & Helen Lawson Eventide Home is to provide comprehensive services for the spiritual, physical, emotional and social well-being of the Individual. The Salvation Army Hon. Ray & Helen Lawson Eventide Home, in cooperation with the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, is committed to providing holistic care for people requiring Residential LongTerm Care or Respite Care. These services will be embodied in Christian principles, values and ethics. OUR TEAM Executive Director: Captain Randy Randell BA Director of Spiritual Care: Captain Lisa Randell BA Director of Care: Janet Papavasiliou RegN GNC Director of Activities: Heather Vokey BRLS Director of Environmental Services: Greg Blonski Director of Finance: Cameron McCallum Food Services Manager: Penny Zdichavsky CNM Medical Director: Dr. Goodwin Family Council Chair: Vicki Beckett Next family council meeting REMINDER October 7th @ 2pm all family members welcome!! IN LOVING MEMORY † Emily Harvey † Ricco Dirisio † Doreen Middlemiss † Maria Mycik † Mildred Hersted † Robert Johns † Margaret Duncan † Bernard ’Bud’ Paron Thursday, October 23, 2014 Dementia Training 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. At Eventide For All Our Volunteers RSVP to Cathy Bruno before October 13th at 905-356-1221 Candlelight Memorial Service Please join us on Sunday November 16th @ 2pm Remembering our Residents who have passed away RSVP with Cathy @ 905 356-1221 REFRESHMENTS TO FOLLOW Well…. the end of summer is here and peak season for some of our favorite produce has almost come to a close. October is an interesting month to say the least. We still have a little time left to enjoy the last of the summer harvest, and already some fall and winter fruits and veggies are beginning to ripen. October is all about that fine line between saying goodbye to summer and looking forward to the crisp flavors and weather of fall. With the changes in the seasons the dietary department will be looking to make the change to our Fall Winter Menu. We discussed some of the foods from last year’s menu at our Food Committee Meeting on Sept. 8th. We looked to the residents to assist with making resident choices for specific meals as well as receive input about what they like and don’t like. A final review of the menu will take place at the October’s Meeting. Our annual Thanksgiving meal is planned for Sunday October 12, 2014 @ noon. Please RSVP the kitchen prior to October 8th if you would like to join your loved one for a lovely meal. Turkey with all the trimmings or Spaghetti with meat sauce will be served. Penny Zdichavsky CNM In Memory Donations: - Bruce Block - Stephen & Karen Larivee - Thomasene Tarasuk - Edwin Ball - Pauline Cavanaugh - Valerie Burchill - Blanche Sawyer - Pauline Pastachak - Gladys Harris - Margaret Steed - Lloyd & Patricia Niven - Douglas & Catharine Niven - Valerie & Richard Williams - Shelley & Robert Hunter - Gordon Harmer - Sterling & Clara Tooke - Joseph & Margaret Tanko - Linda White - Raymond & Clara Niven - Shirley Rigg - Sophie & Walter Nosal - Lesa Myciak - Jackie & Roland Sinclair - Lynn & Campbell Nugent - Larry & Willo Morningstar General Donations: - Captains Randy & Lisa With October upon us and the season of fall all around us I am reminded of comfort. Comfort comes in many different forms. Most of us relate this time of year to comfort foods with the bounty of recently harvested foods that will nourish our bodies all season long. In the Activity Department we have a wonderful program that takes place each Thursday morning called the Home Cooking program. The word home in itself is comfort. At the Home Cooking program residents are provided with the opportunity to experience the sights of freshly harvested food, the aromas as these items are prepared and cooked and the taste of comfort as the final masterpieces come to fruition and are enjoyed. A savoury, sweet, aromatic, and comforting experience is waiting! Come and enjoy! Programs of Interest this Fall: The monthly Drumming Therapy and Music Therapy program continue into the fall. Resident & Food Council meet on October 6th at 9:30 a.m. Pizza & Wings Take-in October 28th – sign-up with Activity Staff Princesses, Firefighters, Superhero’s and Clowns from Valley Way School, will adorn the halls of Eventide on Friday October 31st at 2:00 p.m. for a spirited Halloween Parade. Heather Vokey BRLS Director of Activation OUR CHRISTMAS ELVES… Our Christmas Hamper Campaign was once again a HUGE success! A BIG thank-you to our Residents, Families and Staff for contributing so generously again this year, In addition to all the food donated we also raised $238.00 from our casual Friday’s and donations. FRISBEE BEANBAG - Beverley –Ellie –Ella –Marion –Rose –Alfred - Dorine –Ellie –Janet –Beverley UNO - Betty –Marjorie BINGO Beverley, Joan, Rose, Agathe, Paul, Janet & Elly GOLF - Marjorie –Ellie –Lillian –Carol Cheerleaders/Honorable Mention Betty, Marion , Joan, Alan, Lorna FROM THE DESK OF OUR INFECTION CONTROL NURSE ALLISON LEONARD RN Even healthy people can get the flu, and it can be serious. Everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine. This means you. This season, protect yourself—and those around you—by getting a flu vaccine. The flu vaccine will be available to resident’s and staff, in early fall. Anyone can get the flu, and it can be serious. Every year, protect yourself and those around you by getting a flu vaccine.