NOVEMBER 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 ALL SAINTS DAY

10:00 Floor Sensory (R)

1:00 Bible Study:

Know Your Saints! (A)

3:00 Horse Dice Game (A)

2 ALL SOULS DAY

10:00 Current Events (A)

1:00 Yahtzee (E)

3:00 Weekend Warmup

w/ Frank Soda (A)

3

10:00 Bingo (G1)

1:00 One to Ones (R)

2:00 Movie Matinee (A)

4 Daylight Saving Time Ends

10:00 Painting (A)

1:00 Happy Nails (R)

3:00 Wii Games (JD)

5

10:00 Bingo (G1)

1:00 You Be The Judge

Debate Club (JD)

3:00 Music Video Social (A)

6

10:00 Bean Bag Toss(JD)

1:00 Noodle Hockey (A)

3:00 Music Jam Session (A)

7 DIWALI

10:00 Bhangra Dance Fitness(A)

1:00 Tai Chi w/ Vicki (JD)

3:00 Diwali Indian Tea Social (A)

8

10:00 Floor Sensory (R)

1:00 Chair Yoga (A)

3:00 Target Shooting (A)

9

10:00 Family Feud (A)

1:00 Remembrance Creative Writing A)

3:00 Remembrance

Day Social (A)

10

10:00 Bingo (G1)

1:00 One to Ones (R)

2:00 Remembrance Day

Movie Matinee (A)

11 REMEMBRANCE DAY

10:00 Trivia (E)

1:00 Happy Nails (R)

3:00 Colouring Social (JD)

12 STAT DAY

10:00 Bingo (G1)

1:00 Mini Facials (R)

3:00 Word Games (JD)

13

10:00 Bean Bag Toss(JD)

1:00 One to Ones (R)

3:00 Wii Games (JD)

14

10:00 Balloon Volleyball (A)

1:00 Landscape Painting (A)

3:00 Blackjack (A )

15

10:00 Floor Sensory (R)

1:00 Yahtzee (E)

1:00 Baking Club (A)

3:00 Music Video Social (A)

16

10:00 Current Events (A)

12:30 One To Ones (R)

3:00 Weekend Warmup

w/ Gordy Van (A)

17

10:00 Bingo (G1)

1:00 One to Ones (R)

2:00 Movie Matinee (A)

18

10:00 Music Social (A)

1:00 Happy Nails (R)

3:00 Wii Games (JD)

19

10:00 Resident Council(A)

1:00 Keeping Fit (A)

3:00 Karaoke Time (A)

20

10:00 Bingo (G1)

1:00 One to Ones (R)

3.00 Music Jam Session (A)

21

10:00 Bean Bag Toss (JD)

1:00 Tai Chi w/ Vicki (JD)

3:00 Dice Roulette (A)

22

10:00 Floor Sensory (R)

1:00 Walking Club (R)

3:00 Spot the Difference (A)

23

10:00 Family Feud (A)

1:00 One to Ones (R)

3:00 Weekend Warmup

w/ Steve (A)

24

10:00 Bingo (G1)

1:00 One to Ones (R)

2:00 Movie Matinee (A)

25

10:00 Trivia (E)

1:00 Happy Nails (R)

3:15 Fleetwood Church

Service (A)

26

10:00 Bingo (G1)

1:00 Crib Club (MM)

3.00 Karaoke Time (A)

27

10:00 Bowling (A)

1:00 Color Me Calm (A)

3:00 Hangman (JD)

28

10:00 Pump It Up! (A)

12:30 Hymn Songs (A)

3:00 Blackjack (A)

29

10:00 Floor Sensory (R)

1:00 Walking Club (R)

3:00 Balloon Volleyball (A)

30

10:00 Bean Bag Toss (JD)

1:00 One to Ones (R)

3:00 Guitar Karaoke

with Jason (A)

LEGEND: G1 — Graceland 1, G2 – Graceland 2, JD – James Dean, MM—Marilyn Monroe, E—East, A—Auditorium, R—Random Floors, FC—Courtyard, BC—Back Courtyard

*Please note: Activity Programs are subject to

change without notice.

NOVEMBER 2018

The Hamlets Herald PRESENTS our BIGGEST EVENT OF THE YEAR!

Featuring our Special Guest Performers:

You are cordially invited to Eat, Drink & be Merry at Our

Annual Holiday Christmas Party!

Please join Evergreen Hamlets for a

Christmas Celebration not to be missed!

Wednesday, December 12th, 2018

4:00pm – 6:30pm Activity Auditorium

Ticket Cost: $15.00 per Guest* $7.50(children aged 8-12yrs)

*Limit 5 Guests/Tickets per Resident *proceeds towards our Resident Enhancement Fund

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Christmas Party Flyer Page 1

Flu Season Update Page 2

Resident Council Minutes Page 3

Fun Corner Page 4

Upcoming Events Page 5

Seen Around The Hamlets Page 6

OPENING ACT:

BOBBY BACCHUS

CLOSING ACT:

STEVE HILLIS!

Email: charity.mbaria@thehamlets.ca

Or jason.villanueva@thehamlets.ca

FLU SEASON UPDATE ALL STAFF, VOLUNTEERS and FAMILIES/GUESTS ARE ENCOURAGED NOT TO REPORT FOR

WORK OR VISIT EVERGREEN HAMLETS IF YOU HAVE A COUGH OR A FEVER. LETS KEEP

EVERYONE SAFE AND HEALTHY DURING THE FLU SEASON!

Flu Prevention:

Many people use the term Flu to refer to any illness caused by a virus, such as stomach flu or

the common cold. However, the influenza virus causes illness that tends to be more severe

than other viruses. The influenza virus can cause serious illness and even death in people with

certain chronic health conditions. Influenza and its complication of pneumonia remains the

leading annual preventable cause of death, particularly for those living in health care facilities

or with underlying health conditions.

About the Influenza/ Flu Vaccination:

• Is the best protection against influenza illness and effective way to help people stay healthy,

prevent illness, and even save lives.

• Doesn't protect against other viruses or bacteria that may cause colds or stomach illnesses

(the stomach flu).

• You cannot get influenza from a flu shot.

• The best way to protect against influenza is to get immunized every year.

• Virus changes (mutates) every year so that a new vaccine must be administered annually.

• Even if you’re healthy...this season, get immunized against influenza and protect those

around you where you live, work and play.

• The seasonal influenza vaccine is safe and effective.

• Hand Washing is the most important method of reducing the spread of infection.

Cough Etiquette: Please cough into your sleeves. Coughing into your

hands or even using tissues can spread germs!

“Community Corner” provides educational monthly articles that offer important information and updates for all Families, Residents and Staff!

RESIDENT COUNCIL MINUTES What is Resident Council?

An open-group council comprised of residents, staff and families who collectively brainstorm & discuss all areas including, but not limited to: Resident Care, Activities, Safety, & Food!

Kitchen Staff: Satwinder (Head Chef)

• Chef reassures Residents that all produce

supplied by our food company is safe and

not contaminated/unhealthy to eat.

• Bacon for breakfast has been reviewed, the

bacon was taken out due to it being cold.

• Brunch has been requested for the month of

December on Sundays, this is currently

under review. Waffles or Pancakes along

with hash browns, sausage, bacon and eggs

will be served.

• Thanksgiving dinner was enjoyed by all.

• Residents have been informed that if meals

are cold, request care staff to reheat their

meals. Concerns about meals should be

addressed to management.

• Residents have requested diff. cookies:

Oatmeal, Chocolate chip, Coconut and

Peanut butter cookies were mentioned.

• Coffee machines will be installed on

select floors in the upcoming future. • Soy Sauce will be supplied with the Fried

Rice on every floor.

R e s i d e n t s C h o i c e M e n u :

Residents voted Samosas with chicken

strips. Dessert will be Blackforest Cake. Will

be served on Diwali (November. 7th)

MENU COMMITTEE

Recreation Staff present: Jason, Erica

OLD TOPICS:

• Previous minutes reviewed, discussed and approved.

CURRENT TOPICS:

• RESIDENT SAFETY CONCERNS: No concerns mentioned

• Building/Floor renovations continue. Resident patience

has been appreciated during this process. 3rd week of

October-onwards, Resident rooms will be re-painted.

Any questions or concerns can be brought forth to Man-

agement (by residents).

• Resident Council Minutes are now posted by Activity

boards and is accessible by Families, Visitors, Staff and

Residents.

• New “Current Events” has received positive reviews

• Floor Hockey has been requested back for November.

• Walking Club group in November (weather depending)

• All October activities have received positive reviews.

• Surrey Museum outing will be reviewed for a potential

future outing, as it was recently renovated.

NEW TOPICS:

• Take-Out Dinner: Council voted for Taco Bell

• Lunch Outing: Council voted for Swiss Chalet

• NEW: FLU CLINIC will be offered in OCTOBER into

NOVEMBER. Medical professionals will assist all STAFF

and RESIDENTS in receiving their Vaccination. All those

of whom do not receive vaccination must wear a FLU

MASK after October 31st.

FUN CORNER

Facts About Remembrance Day: • Remembrance Day was initially

called “Armistice Day” and it originated to commemorate the end of World War I on November 11, 1918.

• The poppy tradition began when the noticeable red flower was seen growing over the graves of soldiers.

• Previously, Remembrance Day coincided with Thanksgiving Day. Many veterans and citizens, however, pushed for the days to be celebrated separately, and in 1931, Thanksgiving was moved to a different date.

• Members of the Canadian military saw combat in both World Wars, the Korean War, the South African War, the Arab-Israeli Conflict in 1974, and in Afghanistan.

The “Info. Corner” contains various articles, pictures, and updates from Residents and Staff at Evergreen Hamlets! If you wish to contribute, please inform the Recreation Department!

November 2018

recognizes :

Birthstone Topaz and Citrine

November Flower Chrysanthemum

Astrological Signs Scorpio—(till 21st) &

Sagittarius (22nd)

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS

Beverley R.—Nov. 17th

• Diwali—Nov. 7th

• Remembrance Day— Nov 11th

• National Pizza Day—Nov. 12

• World Kindness Day—13th

-OBSERVERANCES & FUN FACTS

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

Program: Know Your Saints/ All Saints Day

When: Thursday. November 1st, 2018

We will recognize Remembrance Day

with a special Creative Writing

program where our participants will

discuss and analyze a picture set

during the War, and formulate a

story. On November 11th, we will

show a movie commemorating and

honouring Remembrance Day. Program: Diwali Festivities

When: Wednesday, November 7th

Participants are invited to come

join us for a special Diwali event!

First off, we will hold our first ever

Bhangra dance fitness program!

Break out a sweat while learning

bhangra moves. Later in the

day, we will offer delicious

authentic Indian Tea for our so-

cial! All are welcome to join!

Program: Remembrance Day programs

When: November 9-10th, 2018

Special programs will be offered to

recognize Remembrance Day this year. A

Creative Writing program and a Social

event will be offered, concluding with a

Remembrance Day Movie for our

participants to see! Recreation

Manager will supply poppies to our

residents to wear!

SEEN AROUND THE HAMLETS

Paul is seen here during our special Lunch Outing to Knight & Day restaurant! He ordered the home-made Lasagna!

Mickey is all smiles as he enjoys the Tractor ride during our Special Outing to Aldor Acres Pumpkin Patch! “I had a great time!”

Erica (Staff) can be seen lead-ing this large group in one of

our special Thanksgiving Spiced Coffee social program! Our participants got to enjoy

flavoured coffee while learning about Thanksgiving!

One of the donkeys was brushed by one of our participants at Aldor Acres Pumpkin Patch! Many other animals were available for us to see such as: Rabbits, Bunnies, Cows, Sheep, baby Chicks and Llamas!

Mickey and Jason (staff) are seen trying o pick out a Pumpkin to take back home in this large field of Pumpkins!

Have a picture you wish to share? Please forward to Jason in the Rec Dept.!

The Recreation Team and our participants all on board for the Hayride Tractor trip into the Pumpkin field!