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Our Staff, Family, Resident Newspaper
November 2014
The family of Patricia Calnan approached staff about honouring their Mother and loved
one and recognizing the care that she received at the John Noble Home during her time with
us. In discussion with the staff we recognized the need for another palliative care cart to
support the loved ones of our
residents at the end of their life.
This palliative care cart will be
kept on Costain Court where she
lived and help to support future
families during this very difficult
time. The palliative care
committee and staff wish to thank
the Calnan family for this
generous donation in memory of
their Mother and loved one. All
donations are greatly appreciated.
The Palliative Care Committee
assists in allowing us to continue
to support families at their time of
need.
In photo, Laura Tremblay (Member of Palliative Care team), Deanna Kleinstuber (RPN for Costain Court), James Calnan (Donor),
Liz Warnock (Member of Palliative Care team). Missing is Michael Calnan (Donor)
Farewell
To
Muriel Noseworthy
49
We applaud you for your
years of service!
Congratulations on your retirement
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On Wednesday November 5th, 2014 our local schools will be supporting “Take Your Kids to
Work Day”. The John Noble Home believes this is a wonderful opportunity for our youth to
experience.
Any Staff wishing to bring their child to work that day must complete an application form
and return it to Janet Beachey.
Application forms are available from Reception.
We are still looking for Volunteers for our Mock Evacuation Fire Training on November
26th at 8am. We are looking for volunteers who can play the role of Resident for our staff to
evacuate. The fire department will be here and overseeing the evacuation training. If you are
interested please email or call Janet Beachey. Breakfast will be provided for Volunteers after
the Mock Evacuation.
Thursday November 13th, 2014 at 9am we will be decorating for Christmas. If you are
interested in volunteering please let Janet Beachey know.
Janet Beachey can be reached at [email protected] or 519-756-2920 Ext 241
Entertainment this month will be:
Mon Nov 3rd Steve Miller entertains at 10:30am
Tues Nov4th Pub Night with Forbes and Jamie entertaining at 6:30pm
Friday Nov 7th War Tunes with Verna at 10:30am
NO PUB NIGHT on NOVEMBER 11th Due to Remembrance Day
Friday November 14th Neil Rennie entertains at 10:30am
Monday Nov 17th Nicole Faubert entertains at 10:30am
Tues Nov 18th Pub Night -Donnie entertains at 6:30pm
Tuesday Nov 25th Pub Night- Special “Snow” Pub- Wally entertains at 6:30pm
Wednesday Nov 26th Music with Bill at 1:30pm
Saturday Nov 29th Steel Band Christmas Concert at 10:30am
Pub for Tues Dec 9th moved to Thurs Dec 11th at 6:30pm Brant Men of Song
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Friday November 21st, 2014
9:00 am to 2:00pm
Christmas
Bazaar
John Noble Home
Café Area/ Noble Longue
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CALLING ALL BAKERS for Our Annual Bazaar
Dear Family & Friends:
The John Noble Home Family Council is once again preparing for our annual
bazaar and bake sale which will take place on Friday November 21, 2014
from 9 am to 2 pm.
We are requesting items for our bake table. You have been so generous
in the past by donating bake goods that we did not want you to miss
this very special event.
Cookies, muffins, cakes, pies, and fruit loaves can be brought to the
JNH on Thursday, November 20th, or the morning of the bazaar,
before 9:30 a.m.
We kindly ask that you bring the items in containers that are disposable and that all items be covered.
Please include your name and address with postal code so we can personally thank you for the items you
have so kindly donated.
THANKING YOU IN ADVANCE
THE FAMILY COUNCIL MEMBERS OF THE JNH
Day and Stay ProgramProgram-November 2014
Summer has flown by and our clients are enjoying the beautiful fall colours. Many craft ideas have been
happening in the Day and Stay Program. Art is a wonderful therapeutic activity that all of our clients can
take part in and the clients love to take home their creations to show their families!
The Day and Stay Program has been busy getting ready for Accreditation. This process is important to us to
help us better our program and provide quality care and services for our clients.
The Centre is being decorated to honour REMEMBRANCE DAY. We have some veterans who attend our
program and we want to show them that we are grateful for their service to our country.
Our beautiful garden is all ready for winter. Thank you to Carol Howarth and Judy Pearson for all of their
hard work. These ladies continue to volunteer their time and we are grateful.
Volunteers are very important to us. We are seeking volunteers to come in on the weekend and do some
cleaning and some outside yard work. If you or someone you know might be interested please call the Day
and Stay at 519-756-2920 ext 286.
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List of Employees being recognized 2013
35 YEARS
Linda Rickwood
20 YEARS
Cheryl Ann Thornton
25 YEARS
Marlene McGuin
Lynette McNeil
Judy Jozwiak
Connie Glover
Flora Mopas
Kelly Collins
Ann Campbell
Christine Zdriluk
Adam Pearce
Kim Bannister
15 YEARS
Brandon Legacey
Michelle Peters
Cheryl Reed
Nancy Lasalle
Cynthia Advincula
10 YEARS
Jamie Patenaude
Crystal Smith
Maria Hughes
Ashley Reed
5 YEARS
Nancy Anderson
Lori Turton
Angie Vinnai
Stacey Ambeau
Katie Gallant
Dianna DeMederios
Cynthia Advincula (Day and
Stay)
Terra Cross
Laura Grace
Mona Schellenberger
Tracy Whyte
Kathy Gratton
RETIREMENTS
Kim Greenwood
Dale Laberge
Wayne Johnson
Brenda White
Doreen Eailey
Sherry Baker
THANK YOU FOR YOUR YEARS OF SERVICE TO OUR RESIDENTS
PERFECT ATTENDANCE 2013
Beth Barrick
Maria Bettencourt
Christa Hunter
Margaret MacDonald
Barb Midgley
Clyde Minshall
Krystyna Pietrzak
Mary Lou Pizzey
Crystal Smith
Laura Tremblay
Debbie Wright
Dianna DeMedeiros
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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!
MONDAY NOVEMBER 24, 2014
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
Recognizing each department – See your name along with a message from your Manager on the
television in the Skylight Café area
Fun Trivia Quiz – winner will be drawn on Tuesday
November 25th – pick up the quiz in the Skylight Café Area
Horse Racing – 11:00 am– 1:00 pm in the Skylight Café Area
Gifts will be drawn for each department @ 11:00 am
Free Beef on a Bun and a salad for all employees
1:00 pm – Announcement of the Perfect Attendance Winners – will receive a certificate along with a
gift card in the Skylight Café area
2:00 pm – Announcement of the Ida Henkle Winner – Come to the Skylight Café area to congratulate
the winner and have some CAKE
MONDAY NOVEMBER 24, 2014
EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARD NIGHT & CHRISTMAS PARTY
5:00 pm
5:30 pm
6:30 pm
7:30 pm
8:30 pm
Registration & Cocktails
Prayer & Dinner
Service Awards Certificate & Pins
Magician Act
Door Prizes
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COME AND JOIN OUR RESIDENTS FOR AN EVENING OF
MUSIC AND STORIES
IN CELEBRATION OF THE SEASON
WITH SPECIAL PERFORMANCES BY MANY OF THE
JOHN NOBLE HOME RESIDENTS
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2014 AT
6:30 PM
The Café Committee is hosting a lunch that they are
offering as a fundraiser. If you are interested in
participating- please see Reception to purchase your
lunch ticket in advance of the lunch.
November 19,
19, 20142014-$5.50
Chili Con Carne, dinner roll, butter tart and your choice
of beverage (coffee, tea, water)
December 10, 20142014-$6.50
Peameal bacon on a bun, baked beans
and your choice of beverage (coffee, tea, water)
January 14, 20152015-$6.50
Lasagna, garden salad, dinner roll, dessert,
choice of beverage (coffee, tea, water)
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October’s Winners for the
Wellness Support Group goes to:
Sue Tandy
Marlene McGuin
Bridgett Bennett
Marilyn Quigley
Each will receive a day off with pay!
The winners for September’s
Spotlight which was nominated by
Resident Council goes to:
Laura Grace
Robin Denholm
Debbie Wright
Leanne Schneider
Each will receive a $10.00 gift card from Tim’s.
The winners for October Spotlight which was nominated by
staff and chosen by Management goes to:
Nicole Reed
Barb Midgely
Flora Mopas
Debbie Fawcett
A friendly reminder to residents and families
not to keep valuables, jewelry or money unless
they are locked up. Each room has a lockable
bedside table and dresser. Trust accounts are
also available by contacting the business office
if residents need some money.
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