Home Happenings - July 2015

From the Desk of the CEO, Joy Husak Fairhaven has been very active with numerous events and activities in collaboration with the

Foundation and other community stakeholders. Residents are enjoying the wonderful weather by

taking a walk with family and friends or sitting in our gardens and at the front entrance. I commend

the staff who have kept our gardens attractive and yard clean. It does take a lot of work to keep up

this wonderful space and we couldn’t do it without you or the numerous volunteers who assist us. I

hope that everyone takes a little time for themselves and enjoys their family over the summer months,

as it does seem to fly by when you’re having fun!

We have been busy replacing the floor on Westview 2 home area and thank you to everyone for

being patient as we finish this project. We continue to work on the care centres’ counter tops and

dining room serveries. As everyone knows spring and summer are the time to repair and fix up your

home therefore we too follow this belief.

As you read this wonderful newsletter, check out the photos from our events and other news articles.

Thank you to all who contribute with your ideas, recipes, updates and fun commentaries. Thank you

to Jamie-Lee Pearson who continues to create and edit Home Happenings on a monthly basis. Enjoy

your summer and take time to smell the roses.

Our Mission: Committed to enhancing the quality of life in a caring and safe environment

Staff Appreciation and Service Awards

Congratulations to all of our recipients who received their Staff Appreciation Awards on June 24th.

This was very well attended and the casino theme and ice cream bar were a big hit! Have a look at

the list of recipients below. Thank you to Lana, her team and assistance from the management team,

for organizing a great event. We also appreciated the Committee of Management members who

came out to help us this year – Keith Riel, Ken Jackman and Dave Haacke.

We have numerous staff who have been here for 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30

and 35 years – which states we have been caring for generations.

Without your dedication and commitment Fairhaven would not be

recognized in the community as a reputable home. It is your smile and

laughter that brightens our residents’ days. Cheerful attitudes are

“contagious” and have a positive effect in the work environment.

Thank you to everyone who continues to make Fairhaven a wonderful

place to live and work.

Joy Husak, CEO

5 Years

Dana Laufer

Katreona MaCrae

Kim Pottle

Liana Drummond

Emmanuel Derivera

Sonya Budgell

Mike Little

Mary Fullerton

Tammy McGinn

Jenna Bannerman

Frances Robinson

Matthew Sheehan

Gerry Sharpe

Sheridan Cardwell

Danielle Hill

Betty Hazen

Anne Florence

10 Years

Jessica Vanin

Kazimiera Tryba

Sharon Caissie

Bonnie Parsons

April Dew

Meghan Arnott

Leah MacLaren

Erin Bonnet

Mark Priaulx

Darlene Sullivan

Lisa Black

Kim Byers

Jennifer Beaith

15 Years

Jennifer Baro

Andrea Legault

Casandra Powers

Heather Crough

Wendy Marshall

Minu Darling

Jackie Patterson

Doug Cumming

Barbara Gillen

Marlene Cumming

Barbara McLean

Anne Hadwyn

20 Years

Bogda Tyka

Lisa Jones

Josee Delisle

25 Years

Kim Merrin

Clara Doyle

Harry Fernandes

Kathy Barbisan

Michele Hargreaves

30 Years

Paul Geen

35 Years

Louise Deforge

Pictured starting top left going clockwise: Lisa Gravelle, Michelle Weir, Lana Jeater, Lori Rowsell, Shannon O’Brien & Nicole Jilesen, Karen Lombardo & Paul Geen, Jaime Gee & Harry Fernandes, Eric Dennison, Sara Camus& Sharon Lowery, Michelle Hargreaves & Rhonda Lustic, Leah MacLaren

Are You Sick? Don’t Come to Work!

Although we do this out of dedication to our jobs, or from guilt for leaving your co-workers potentially short-staffed, coming to work when you are sick is not in the best interests of the home or our residents. Remember our Mission Statement: …in a caring and safe environment. Coming to work ill does not promote a healthy, safe environment for our residents and coworkers. Many illnesses like influenza or norovirus are spread by droplet or contact routes. This means that tiny pieces of germs are either expelled from the body by means of sneezing or coughing, or from an ill person’s hands. The germs are then spread throughout the home by travelling on surfaces. So how do you know if you should come to work or stay home? Ask a few self-screening questions:

Do I have a new or worsening cough?

Do I have a fever >38⁰C

Have I had more than 2 episodes of loose bowels or vomiting in the last 24 hours (nausea alone is not necessarily indicative of illness)

Has a nurse or doctor told me my symptoms are contagious?

*If you answer YES to any of the above, do not come to work* You may also call scheduling or Lori Rowsell directly to discuss your symptoms and recommended length of time to remain away from work. You can reach Lori by email at lrowsell@fairhavenltc.com or by telephone at 705-743-0881 extension 284. In summary, how can you help to prevent the spread of infection?

Don’t come to work when you have a communicable illness

Cough and sneeze into your sleeve

Clean Your Hands!

Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth

If you have concerns about calling in sick and the Attendance Support Program, please speak with your manager directly.

Lori Rowsell, Resident Care Supervisor

From the Suggestion Box

Question: Can there be a pool table in the Greatroom?

Response: Thank you for your suggestion. Brand Health donated a pool table

for the Greatroom in 2013.

Due to size and space constraints during entertainment and special events the

pool table was put in storage until we go forward with building an auditorium.

Jennifer Baro, Executive Assistant

Vintage Voices

Vintage Voices ended their season with a bang. Yes, another singing year has come to a close and

what a closure. Our summer performance featured many of our members, both residents and

volunteers, together with guests Morris and Donny. We had single artists, duets and trios and then

there was the Hill Billy gang led by Donny playing his guitar. Bill Hoar who not only is a singer but can

whistle like a canary, was accompanied by the whole choir in his number. Then, a very special

request, Norm sang Baby Face to Bill’s great granddaughter, little MJ. In fact MJ was entertained

twice as the first time around the sound system had a failure. No concert is complete without at least

one hitch. We also had two other members of the younger set in our audience, namely Austin and

Hayley. A big thank you to their mother, Lisa, who is a staff member in the Behavioural Support

Office. At the end of our performance our choir director, Ann, introduced our volunteers, Lyn, Nancy,

Vickie, Martine and Norm. Regrettably Sylvia was away on vacation. Ann pointed out to our audience

that Vintage Voices is the choir of residents and new singers are always welcome. Then there was a

special treat for the choir at the next session. After the concert we had as our special guest, Murray

Lincoln, introduce all of us to the art of playing the wooden spoons. Murray is a wood carver and

makes the spoons from various types of wood to generate different pitches when played. Murray has

a great sense of humour and made a “band” out of us; piano, horn, washboards and a one string

bass. Yes, the band played the song “When the Saints Come Marching In.” All of our members

played the spoons, with different rhythms, as we accompanied the music on the tape recorder.

The Vintage Voices will now enjoy a summer recess but we cannot close without a very special

accord of thanks to our two principals, leader Ann Thomas and pianist Joanne Langstaff for their

dedication, enthusiasm and hard work that make the Vintage Voices the success that they are.

I will now hang up my pen and, as the poet so eloquently put it, “move on” and take a rest.

See you next season and until then keep a song in your heart.

Norm Savage, Vintage Voices Volunteer

Vintage Voices Choir

Relay for Life Fundraiser MaH's crew is a team that supports the Relay for Life fundraiser. All of the proceeds that are raised in Peterborough stay in the Peterborough area to assist many people. From our children to our elderly, Relay for Life helps those that are affected by cancer. MaH’s decided to pair up one of their fundraisers with the Walk n Roll event, hosted by the Fairhaven Foundation, and the amazing residents of Fairhaven. The proceeds from this event go back to the residents to help enhance their quality of living in many ways! With many of our MaH's crew members being employees of Fairhaven, Shayne Nieukirk, Louise Schell ,Penny Inwood, Lisa Prentice and Heather Crough, we were all honoured to pitch in raising roughly $200.00 for each one of the amazing groups by hosting a bake sale at Fairhaven on June 2nd, 2015. There are many to thank for all of their awesome donations to the bake sale as well as so many to thank for purchasing these wonderful treats!

Thank you to everyone for your support!

Pictured above: Penny Inwood, Louise Schell and Lisa Prentice

Heather Crough, PSW

Pictured above left to right: Shannon O’Brien, Lana Jeater, Lisa Gravelle, Michelle Hargreaves & Marie Withers, Emily

Collins, Sue Young, Margaret Jamieson, Eric Dennison & Lisa Bean, Aileen Hartnett & Kathy Barbisan, Rhonda Lustic,

Rose Coones & Jaime Gee

You are cordially invited to attend a tea to celebrate

Sir Joseph Sullivan

Receiving the National Order of the Legion of Honour

Monday July 6, 2015

Please join us from 2:00-3:00 pm

in The Greatroom

Joe Sullivan receiving his honour in Peterborough

Gerald Cole Dream Garden

Pictured above left: Gerald’s wife, Thelma, and daughters, Sherri and Andrea, plant a bush in memory of Gerald. Right: Joy Husak, Gerald’s family and Chris White, from the Foundation Board, unveil the sign made by Darlene Clark

On Friday, June 5th Fairhaven was proud to dedicate the Garden on WV2 in memory of Gerald Cole.

The Garden was officially renamed “The Gerald Cole Dream Garden.” There was a small ceremony

attended by about 75 people, including Gerald’s friends, family and Fairhaven staff. Paul Kneller

provided entertainment. Gerald was a dedicated fundraiser and volunteer during the 12 years he lived

at Fairhaven.

Rhonda Lustic, Programs and Volunteer Manager

Employee Changes in June

New Hires: Shannon O’Brien, Human Resource Generalist Mia Vandenbosch, PSW Jessica Palomets, RN Alexandra Murphy, RPN Jessica Lavalley, PSW Alexander VanGilst, RPN Judy Kong, RPN Jennifer Marler, RPN

Tia Denike, RPN Bora Hwang, RPN Goodbyes: Brittany Jones, Resident Programs Brett Edgerton, RPN Carol Rutherford, RPN Tracy Cooper, PSW

Teen Bursary for Voluntarism

Pictured above from left to right: Rhonda Lustic, Programs and Volunteer Manager, Pat Leahy, Chair of the Resident Council, Luke Payne, bursary recipient, Marilyn Young, Family and Client Relations Supervisor, Joy Husak, CEO, Sara Camus, Teen Volunteer Coordinator

The 2015 Bursary for Voluntarism was awarded on Thursday, June 26th. A small ceremony and lunch were held as part of the Teen Volunteer orientation day. This year’s recipient was Luke Payne. Luke was a volunteer in the summers of 2011 and 2012 completing 143 hours of volunteer work. Luke has been accepted into the Paramedic Program at St Lawrence College. Thank you for your volunteer service and best of luck in the future Luke!

Rhonda Lustic, Programs and Volunteer Manager

Summer Teen Volunteer Program This summer’s Teen Volunteer Program will run from July 2nd to August 29th. There will be 27 teen volunteers, 5 of which are returning from last summer! Teens will be volunteering in a variety of different positions such as; recreation activities, special events and outings, entertainment, gardening, library cart, one-on-one visiting, meal assistant, hairdressing assistant, physiotherapy assistant, and running the café during the week. The teen volunteers can be seen wearing the new lime green t-shirts with a white Fairhaven logo on the front. Members of the Fairhaven community are now invited to like the “Fairhaven Teen Volunteer Program” page on Facebook and follow the Teen Coordinator on twitter @FHteenprogram. Updates about the teen volunteer program and Fairhaven events and outings will be posted as well as photos taken throughout the summer of teens and events. Anyone interested in the Teen Volunteer program or that would like more information can add “Sara Camus (Teen Coordinator)” on Facebook.

Sara Camus, Teen Volunteer Coordinator

Fairhaven Resident Test Kitchen A group of residents have been hard at work finding, preparing and taste testing new recipes to add to the Fairhaven menu!

Pictured above left to right: Alma Crough, Sue Young, Gwen Walton, Sharon Woodman, Janet Buckley, Bill Thompson, Hilda Doherty, Richard Dundas, Pat Leahy & Gloria Connell

Favourite Fairhaven Family Recipes

Rhubarb Crisp Submitted and Approved by Fairhaven’s Resident Test Kitchen

Ingredients

1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed

1 cup all-purpose flour

3/4 cup quick cooking rolled oats

1/2 cup melted butter

1 teaspoon cinnamon

4 cups sliced rhubarb

1 cup granulated sugar

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1 cup water

1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

In mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, oats, butter and cinnamon; mix together until crumbly. Press half of the brown sugar and oats mixture into a buttered 8-inch square baking dish. Top with the sliced rhubarb. In a saucepan combine 1 cup granulated sugar, cornstarch, and the 1 cup of water and vanilla. Cook together until clear, then pour over rhubarb. Top rhubarb with remaining crumb mixture and bake at 350° for 45 to 55 minutes. Enjoy!

The Test Kitchen: Emily Collins, Gloria Connell, Karen

Lombardo, Vina Watkins, Alma Crough, Richard Dundas

Behaviour Supports Ontario

Early Onset Alzheimer’s What is it exactly? Alzheimer’s disease is affecting people under the age of 65. People in their 30’s, 40’s and 50’s who have careers, families and are often caregivers themselves are experiencing signs of this disease. It is believed that 1 in every 1000 people will develop Alzheimer’s disease before the age of 65. The people suffering from this disease are often misdiagnosed and symptoms of the disease are mistaken for signs of stress. It is estimated that up to 5 percent of current Alzheimer’s disease patients began experiencing symptoms prior to age 65. Signs and Symptoms:

Memory loss that impacts your daily life

Difficulty with planning or solving problems

Difficulty completing familiar tasks

Confusion with time or place

Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships

Increased or new found difficulty in speaking or writing words

Misplacing things and having difficulty retracing steps to locate them

Decreased or poor judgement

Withdrawal from work or social activities

Mood or personality changes How to cope: It is important to pay attention to the signs and symptoms you are experiencing and to seek out medical attention as soon as possible. Although there is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, early detection can allow you to develop ways to cope with the changes you are going to be experiencing. Ways to cope with your diagnosis include developing realistic goals and focusing on what you can do rather than what you can’t; developing a daily routine to reduce the time and frustration in trying to remember what needs to be done; approach one task at a time and avoid getting stuck, take a break when a task is too difficult or frustrating and return to it later; know that there is more than one way to solve a problem, assess how you solved the problem, what could have been done differently and make changes as needed to make it easier to solve next time; recognize the triggers that cause stress, this allows you to plan ahead and decide which activities you should avoid; and learn to accept the support of others, accepting help may be difficult as you feel like you are losing your independence however their support and encouragement will allow you to get through the tough times and setbacks. Asking for help will allow you to modify tasks in a way that allows you to continue to perform parts of the task independently. If you are interested in hearing more from the point of view of someone who is moving through the difficult journey of Early Onset Alzheimer’s, pick up the powerful book “Still Alice” written by Lisa Genova. In this book you’ll be taken on the journey from early diagnosis to end stage by the person experiencing the disease process. You’ll see the changes experiences and how they affect the lives of the person moving through the disease process. It allows us to see how people living with Alzheimer’s disease feel, think and react to the changes they experience in a way that we’ve never been able to do before. For more information on Early Onset Alzheimer’s please check out the Behavioural Supports Ontario board located on the 3rd floor as you get off the elevator.

Walk ‘n’ Roll Flamingo Run… Was a big success! Thank you to all of the residents, family members, friends and staff that participated. Also, a special thanks to Mo Wood, our 2015 Event Ambassador.

Pictured above, starting in the top left corner going clockwise: Doreen Blodgett crossing the finish line with Norm Savage, her son, Peter Blodgett, husband, Norm Blodgett & Joy Husak, Hilda Warden, the pink lady, Gladys Cotton and her admirers, Phil Aldrich, Jeff Leal, Norm Savage & Keith Riel, Jack Bartley sharing a celebratory smile with his daughter, Marlene Reynolds & Keith Riel, Terry Haight strolling hand in hand with Michelle Mathewson, Norm Savage, our master of ceremony, Morris Wood, the Resident Ambassador, with Heather Crough and Gordon Hamilton cruising the track with Michelle Hargreaves

Fairhaven Foundation News

Walk ‘n’ Roll Flamingo Auction Winners are: Beach Bum – D. Davis Dirty Laundry – Lana Jeater Fairhaven Flair – Karen Doherty Good Cop, Bad Cop – Jann Finch Midnight – Mary Green Party Girl – Darlene Sullivan Patrick & Elyse – Lorri Collins Pheobe – Alan Davies Pinky Potter – D. Davis Purple Dragon – Lisa Prentice Queen Diva – Norm Savage Rumba Bum – Jaimie Bondy-Donohue Skeletor – Lynn Clancy Sprouting Flamingo – Chris White The Gift – Jaimie Bondy-Donohue

Walk ‘n’ Roll Toonie Raffle Winners are: Fairhaven Fleece Jacket – Breanna Hoar Driving Miss Daisy Gift Certificate – Bob Killingbeck Blue Jays Tickets – Ida and Owen Crough Sandwich Maker-Barbie McLean Pair of Black Tie Bingo Tickets – Ann Thomas Gas Pump Liquor Dispenser – Marilyn Bouchard Delta Bingo Tickets – Keith Jones Delta Bingo Tickets – Jeff Leal Delta Bingo Tickets – Sharon Woodman Basket of Preserves – Mary Fairs Surprise Raffle Prize – Coca-Cola Swag – Vicki Brown Surprise Raffle Prize – Jeff Purvey’s Gift Certificate – Alison Winsor

Behind Closed Doors Fairhaven has been chosen as a recipient for the Behind Closed Doors event at Lansdowne Place taking place on Saturday, September 12 from 7:30 – 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased from the Foundation office or at reception.

Black Tie Bingo Bingo callers for our second annual Black Tie Bingo gala taking place on Friday, October 2, 2015 have been confirmed! Round 1: Peterborough Mayor Daryl Bennett and County Warden J. Murray Jones Round 2: Mike Judson, CHEX News Weatherman Round 3: Magic 96.7 DJ Dan Duran Round 4: Energy 99.7 DJ’s Angela Rose and Brian Young Round 5: Peterborough Examiner Journalist Jessica Nyznik and 101.5 FM The Wolf DJ Ken Elrick II Round 6: Loomex CEO Trent Gervais.

Get your tickets today by going to our website and downloading the ticket order form at: http://www.fairhavenltc.com/fairhaven-foundation/black-tie-bingo-gala/ or come to the Foundation office. We look forward to seeing you at the event!

Darling Insurance Golf Tournament

We are pleased to announce that Fairhaven is one of the chosen recipients for the Darling Insurance

18th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, to take place on September 3rd, 2015 at the Peterborough Golf and

Country Club. Details are as follows:

$200.00 – Non Members

$125.00 - Members of PGCC

$50.00 – Supper Only

Entry Fee Includes: Golf, Cart, Lunch, Dinner, Prizes

Registration and Lunch – 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Shotgun Tee off 1:00 p.m.

Format: 4 Person Team Scramble

To participate please contact Julie Poff, Darling Insurance Realty Limited

Phone (705) 775-5112, Fax: (705)742-8901

Or e-mail jpoff@darlinginsurance.net

Jaimie Bondy-Donohue, Fairhaven Foundation

This Fairhaven Newsletter is a monthly publication for residents, families, employees,

volunteer and the community at large. It is posted on Fairhaven’s website,

www.fairhavenltc.com, on the “News and Events” page. You may also opt to have it

sent directly to your email address. Please contact Jamie-Lee Pearson with your

comments or suggestions at jpearson@fairhavenltc.com