THE BUZZNEWSLETTER | NOVEMBER 2019

MAIN EVENTS:November 2nd – Dia De Los MuertosCelebrate Mexican Day of the Dead with a themedafternoon tea. November 9th at 2:30 p.m. – EcoVillage Dog Visit–Fireside LoungeCome cuddle loving dogs of all shapes and sizes! November 11th – Remembrance DayWe remember and honour those who fought for ourfreedom.  All day the meals will be inspired by theBritish war effort. Enjoy historic dishes including LordWoolton Pie and Plum Charlotte. November 12th - Birthday CelebrationsToday we celebrate all our November birthdays. We look forward to another creative and deliciouscake made by Reshma! November 13th - Monthly Townhall Meeting –Dining RoomThis is your opportunity to engage with yourcommunity.  Learn about the Lodge’s updates directlyfrom the management team. Everyone is welcome toprovide suggestions and feedback. November 18th at 2:30 p.m. – LateLife Planning & Fraud Prevention PresentationFind out from the experts at BMO on how to plan forlater life and protect yourself from fraud.  Residentsare welcome to invite friends and family. November 22nd - Cam Armitage's BookPresentation - SolariumJoin us as Cam, a Canadian FIrefighter for his bookpresentation about the moments that changed hislife. 

OVERVIEW

Last month was brimming with activities.  ChefJackson and his team delighted residents withextra-special menus for National Seniors Dayand Diwali celebrations.  Chloe organized a funHalloween party complete with photo booth,and featured spooktacular themed drinks forHalloween Happy Hour.  Along with our manyregular activities, the dog visit and bird visitwere again a highlight.  November will bringthe time change and shorter, cooler days. More reason to join in our exercise classes andcheck out the many options for activities. Keep checking as Activities Coordinator,Chloe is always adding interesting items to ourcalendar!

Clocks Fall Back - November 2ndWhen you go to bed on Nov 2nd, turn your clocks back one

hour.  Enjoy an extra hour of sleep and wake up to Pacific

Standard Time.

Elevator Upgrades - November 4th – November 8thAfter a major overhaul and installation of a new panel and

display, our first elevator is now operating beautifully.  Now

our second elevator will receive its upgrades.  We will all enjoy

more reliable elevators in the future.  Thank you everyone for

your patience.

Welcome Tea - November 13thThe Chalmers Community warmly welcomes all new residents

to the Lodge. Please join us in the Bistro on November 13th, at

3p.m. for our Welcome Tea. Townhall Meeting will follow.

Sidewalk Improvement ProjectMajor repairs of the sidewalks along 12th Avenue, in front of

Chalmers Lodge, are well underway.  Sadly our trees are gone,

however their roots were causing dangerous upheavals.  We

can look forward to a smoother, safer sidewalk when the job is

complete.

Staff Updates

General Announcements

Congratulations to Naz Akhtar for her promotion to Captain of theDining Room.  Naz will be overseeing the smooth operation of thedining area.  Her goal is to make it a welcoming environment for all. Naz has worked at Chalmers Lodge for 39 years, both serving andcooking.  She is a kind and caring person who always enjoys meetingnew people.

Your friends and family are always

welcome to join you in attending

activities and events at the Lodge.

Share this newsletter and our activities calendar

and find out what they are interested in.  From

games group and social hour to dog and bird visits,

our motto is, “The More the Merrier”.

Look Your Best!Visit Noreen in our Hair Salon on

the 7th Floor to look good and feel

great. 

· Open every Thursday and Friday

· Affordable Pricing, for example:

o  Beard trim - $7

o  Haircut - $18

o  Cut, Set & Style - $36

o  Perm - $60

Book your appointment now atthe reception desk!

EcoVillage

Dog Visit

Are you a morning person who enjoys interesting conversation?  If so, you are invited to visit at breakfast to engage with residents and provide information about theday’s activities. // 8 – 9:30. Any day(s) of the week.

Are you skilled with computers, phones, and electronic devices and enjoy teaching others? If so, some of our residents could really use your help. // 10 – 11 a.m.  Any weekday morning orafternoon for one on one sessions.

For a full list of volunteering opportunities and to find out more how you can enrich the lives ofothers, contact Chloe, Activities Director at 604.424.4975 / activities@chalmerslodge.ca

Become Part of Our Community – Volunteers Welcome!

Nursing Department:A special thank you to Eric D’Souza, our

interim Director of Care, for going above

and beyond to keep the Nursing

Department running smoothly while we

hire our new Director of Care.        

Flu vaccinations were provided in October. 

If you missed your shot, visit your doctor or

pharmacist.

Activities Department:Documentary Film – Every Thursday we

are enjoying beautiful documentaries

about our Planet Earth, thanks to the big

screen and fantastic sound system in the

Solarium.

Poker Group - Join Chalmers Poker Group

every Sunday afternoon in the Solarium!

Don't know how to play? Don't worry, our

resident Scott is giving free poker classes

every Monday afternoon during Games

Group. Halloween

Happy Hour

Departments Updates Culinary Services Department:Watch for our special meal this month on

Remembrance Day and a Mexican-themed

afternoon tea for Dia de los Muertos.  

New! Resident’s Request!  We enjoyed John

Long’s seafood tasting menu in October. Thank

you, John!  If you have a meal to suggest, speak

to Chef Jackson.  We will look forward to

enjoying a “Resident’s Request” meal during the

last week of every month.

Reminder: Friends and family are always

welcome to dine at Chalmers Lodge.  Rates are

$7 for breakfast and supper, and $10 for

lunch. Speak to Naz to book your private table.

Building Services Department:The designated smoking area has now moved to

the east side of our building.  There is a covered

area with ash trays and chairs.  Thank you for

smoking only in this area..

Art

Class

Community Relations Department:For questions about living at Chalmers Lodge

and to book tours, call Andrea Kovits, Director

of Community Relations: 604-674-8224.