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Gunther Goss— Issue 28 - May 2011

GUNTHER GOSS

CONTENTS

∗ Message from the Executive Manager

Page 2

∗ Activities News

∗ Raffle winners

∗ Education for May

∗ Meetings

Page 3

∗ New Residents

∗ Getting to Know our Staff

Page 4

∗ Quality Corner

∗ Policy of the Month

Page 5

*Puzzle page

Page 6 & 7

∗ Variety Concert flyer

∗ Joke of the Month

∗ What’s Cooking

Page 8 & 9

*What’s Happening…

May 2011

Attached

∗ Comments, Compliments & Concerns Form

It is hard to believe that I am sitting here typing for the May Newsletter! It is common conversation between people, young or old, as to where has the time gone? Clearly, it hasn’t gone anywhere. So why is this such a topic of conversation? I am sure that many of you would agree, that it is more about the fact that we now live in such an ‘instant’ world which allows us to achieve so much in a day, that we don’t take the time to just enjoy the day. On most occasions, I see being able to achieve so much so quickly as a good thing, however I believe that this is a major factor in the overall pressure of getting things done, as quickly as we can.

If we actually had to wait for things (Lord forbid! I hate waiting!) it would automatically create a gap in time that would allow us to slow down and do other things. Example: Years ago you would write a letter to address an issue, knowing full well that when the response came back to you, it may result in you having to ‘do something’. That was OK, as you knew that it would be at least 4 days before you got an answer, which provided you with a period of time to plan and attend to other things.

Now, we send an email and then rush through the other things that need attention, knowing full well that within 30minutes you will have had a response to the email, which may very well mean you have to attend to 3 additional things before the day is over. The fact that you had already organised your tasks for that day, doesn’t matter! I must admit that I am one of those strange people who actually enjoys the hustle & bustle and the adrenalin rush of meeting deadlines. But like many others, I do wonder if the speed of technology and the expectation to keep up, will bring us down, long before global warming?

I would like to finish with a quote, that one of our residents recites to us all often - “Time is a form imposed upon reality, by limited human

understanding, for the purpose of measuring events” .

Until next time,

Take Care,

Jo Bailey

Issue 28

May 2011

Gunther Goss—Issue 28 May - 2011

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MESSAGE FROM THE

EXECUTIVE MANAGER.


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EDUCATION FOR MAY

Wednesday 11th May - Falls prevention; Encouraging Best Practice Wednesday 25th May - Implementing a falls prevention program

MEETINGS

Staff Meeting - Wednesday 18th May at 1430hrs in the Conference Room

Resident/Relative Meeting - Monday 30th May at 1000hrs in the Burnett Wing

This is an opportunity for all residents and/or their relatives to come along and put your ideas forward,

make suggestions or simply enjoy a ‘cuppa’ and have a chat. Our Manager, Jo Bailey, attends this

meeting and is happy for you to use this opportunity to catch up with her.

Phillip Bambling & Sue Walters

were on a mission to deliver

easter eggs around town. A big thank you to the

ladies from Inner Wheel

for brightening up our

day with deliveries of the

hand crafted Easter

goodies pictured above.

Congratulations!

Welfare Committee Saint Patricks Day Raffle - Eric Sturgess

Gunther Village Lifestyle Easter Raffle - Janet Coleman

Gunther Village Opportunity Shop Easter Raffle - Elsie Daniel


Barb showing off two of the many Mel-bourne cup hats that the residents have

created .

LEFT: Some of the Christ-mas decora-tions cre-ated by the residents from activi-ties last year.

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Getting to Know Our StaffGetting to Know Our StaffGetting to Know Our StaffGetting to Know Our Staff

Name: Jenny Thompson

Position: Lifestyle co-ordinator

Time worked at Gunther: 4 years

Best thing about working at Gunther: Being able to

make people smile

Family: Jason & Carly

Favourite Food: Lasagne

Best Holiday: Honeymoon at the Gold Coast

Special Interests: Cooking, reading, shopping & gardening

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Quality Corner!

As most of our readers would be aware, the governing body that ensures we comply with the legislation & regulations associated with residential aged care, is the Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency. Besides the scheduled visits that we have with the agency at Accreditation time, the agency monitors performance and compliance through unannounced support visits. This is when they turn up at the front door at 9am in the morning, to say they are here to see how we are going and make sure we are still providing services as we should. The idea behind these visits, is that you have no time to ‘tidy things up’. If you are operating as you should be all the time, this is not a problem. I am proud of the fact that these visits have never been an issue for our home. We are more than happy for anybody to call in at any time and see how we operate. The assessors from the agency were able to share ideas with us, in relation to practices they have seen elsewhere. This is part of their role, as they have the privilege of visiting homes throughout the state, so any new ideas they may be able to pass on are always very welcome. However, I firmly believe the most important feedback that comes out of these visits is the feedback that comes back to us, from the residents who live here. Once again, this was very positive. All the residents, I believe, were honest in their praise for the staff , saying that the care and services provided could not be better. That will certainly not stop us from continually exploring better ways of doing things, but it is a credit to all our staff and the job that they do that we receive such praise. Well done everyone!

Coffee Shop—Ready For Opening

After some unforseen hold ups, the Gunther Coffee Shop is ready to go! Besides coffee, we

will be selling an array of tempting treats for morning and afternoon tea as well as light lunches.

We would like to invite all family, friends & visitors to the formal opening which will be at 10.30am

on Monday the 9th May. Please come along & support our new project, which we believe will

provide an invaluable service to our residents who find it difficult to go out for lunch or a coffee.

Policy of the Month!

Policy - Medication Management

Residents will be assisted to take prescribed medication safely. The level of assistance provided

will be dependant on the individual need of the client. Staff may only provide assistance with

medications within their scope of practice and level of competence.

Guidelines in relation to this policy can be found within our Policy Manual. Further information in

relation to medication management can be found in the Safety Handbook.

Our Values

The team at Gunther Village value:

Trust, Respect, Honesty, Integrity, Dignity & Professionalism

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Across

1. Italian pasta dish (8)

5. Heavy shoe (4)

7. Whip (4)

8. Friendly (8)

9. Frank_ _ _, Irish comedian (6)

12. Rich (4 - 3)

15. Circus performer (7)

19. Pacified (6)

21. Create (8)

22. Italian wine (4)

23. Repudiate (4)

24. Skilful (8)

Down

1. Rancour (6)

2. Pains (5)

3. Actor/director,_ _ _ Welles (5)

4. Goad (6)

5. South Americian country (6)

6. Start a round of golf (3,3)

10. Diana _ _ _, Avengers actress(4)

11. Precious stone (4)

12. Conflict (3)

13. Italy’s currency (4)

14. Egg (4)

15. Serrated (6)

16. Gluttonous (6)

17. Mummify (6)

18. Space _ _ _, David Bowie hit (6)

19. Board game (5)

20. Property contract (5)

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY AND GRANDMA’S TOOHAPPY MOTHERS DAY AND GRANDMA’S TOOHAPPY MOTHERS DAY AND GRANDMA’S TOOHAPPY MOTHERS DAY AND GRANDMA’S TOO

While we honor all our MothersWhile we honor all our MothersWhile we honor all our MothersWhile we honor all our Mothers

with words of love and praise.with words of love and praise.with words of love and praise.with words of love and praise.

While we tell about their goodnessWhile we tell about their goodnessWhile we tell about their goodnessWhile we tell about their goodness

and their kind and loving ways.and their kind and loving ways.and their kind and loving ways.and their kind and loving ways.

We should also think of Grandma,We should also think of Grandma,We should also think of Grandma,We should also think of Grandma,

she’s a Mother too, you see….she’s a Mother too, you see….she’s a Mother too, you see….she’s a Mother too, you see….

For she mothered my dear MotherFor she mothered my dear MotherFor she mothered my dear MotherFor she mothered my dear Mother

As my Mother mothers me.As my Mother mothers me.As my Mother mothers me.As my Mother mothers me.

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FOR A GREAT NIGHT OF

ENTERTAINMENT

Come along to the Variety Concert at

The Gayndah Bowls Club

SATURDAY 14th MAY 2011

6pm to 10 pm

With: Pat & Micheal Pincott

Oonagh Clarry

And various local artists

LUCKY DOOR AND RAFFLE PRIZES

ADMISSION: $10.00

SUPPER PROVIDED

ALL PROCEEDS GO TO GUNTHER

VILLAGE

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!


Joke of the Month

A rather old fashioned lady, always quite delicate and elegant, especially in her language, was

planning a weeks holiday in Sydney with her husband, so she wrote to a particular camping

ground and asked for a reservation.

She wanted to make sure that the camping ground was fully equipped, but didn’t know quite how

to ask about the toilet facilities. She just couldn’t bring herself to write the word “toilet” in her

letter. After much thought, she finally came up with the old fashioned term “Bathroom closet” but

when she wrote it down, she still thought she was being too forward, so she started all over

again, rewrote the letter, and referred to the bathroom closet as the B.C.

“Does the camping ground have it’s own B.C.” is what she wrote.

Well the camping ground owner wasn’t a bit old fashioned, and he just couldn’t figure out what

the old lady was talking about, so he showed the letter around a few of the campers and the only

thing they could come up with was that B.C. stood for Baptist Church, so he wrote the following

reply.

Dear Madam,

I regret very much the delay in answering your letter, but I now take the pleasure of informing you

that the B.C. is located nine miles north of our camping ground, and is capable of seating 250

people at one time.

I admit that it is quite a distance away if you are in the habit of going regularly but no doubt you

will be pleased to know that a great number of campers go there and many take their lunches

along and make a day of it. They usually arrive nice and early and stay quite late.

The last time my wife and I went was six years ago, and it was so crowded we had to stand up

the whole time we were there. It may interest you to know that there is a special supper planned

there to raise money to buy more seats so that everyone will be able to sit in comfort.

I would like to say that it pains me very much not to be able to go more regularly, but it is surely

no lack of desire on my part, just that I am so busy most of the time.

As we grow older, it seems to be more of an effort to go, especially in the cold weather. If you

decide to come down to our camping ground perhaps I could go with you the first time you go, sit

with you and introduce you to all the other folks.

Remember this is a very friendly community.

What’s Cooking - Easy breakfast

Ingredients:

∗ Ham

∗ Eggs

∗ Cheese (Shredded)

∗ Fresh parsley

Spray a muffin tray with Olive Oil. Dice your ham & distribute into the bottom of the tray. Crack an

egg over the ham & sprinkle with shredded cheese. Cook until desired outcome. E.g. Hard or

soft. Add freshly chopped parsley to garnish.




Mon

Tues

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1.

10am—

Watching an old

time

movie

on

Foxtel.

2.

MAY

DAY

HOLIDAY!

3.

10 am -

Jingo in the Hub!

Uniting

church

service

in

the

Burnett

Wing

Activities Room.

4.

10am -

Music with Marie &

Edith in the Hub this

morning. Come and

have a sing a long

or just enjoy the

good company.

5.

10am -

Making

Mothers

Day

cards

in

Allawah Wing. All

Welcome.

Burnett Wing BBQ

6.

10am -

Hoy in all wings.

Ask

your

Teamleader

for

assistance.

7.

10am -

Cards

with

Ed

Newman

in

the

Hub. Please come

and join the fun.

8.

10am -

HAPPY MOTHERS

DAY!

We

celebrate

Mothers Day with

morning

tea

&

memories in the

Hub.

9.

10am -

Orange

Festival

craft in the Burnett

Wing. Come and get

involved in the float

preparations!

The Coffee Shop

opens today!

10.

10am -

Jingo with Gayndah

Respite in the Hub!

11.

10am -

Music with Bessie &

Dawn. Come along

& join in with the

songs.

12.

Allawah

Wing

BBQ

10am -

Saint

Joseph’s

children are

coming this

morning to brighten

up our day once

again!

13.

10am -

Would you like to

write a letter

to

someone special?

Ask

your

Team

Leader

for

assistance.

14.

10am -

Cards with Ed in

the

Hub.

All

welcome!

15.

10am -

Relax & watch an

old time classic on

Foxtel.

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May 2011

May 2011

May 2011


Mon

Tues

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

16.

10am -

A game of Hoy in the

Burnett Wing.

17.

10am -

Jingo in the Hub this

morning.

Come

along and win a

prize!

18.

10am -

Music with Jack in

the Hub or a visit to

Gayndah Respite.

19.

10am -

More preparations

for

the Orange

Festival float. The

theme this year is

‘Feel the Beat’!

Gunther

Wing

BBQ

20.

10am -

Team

Leaders

choice of activity!

21.

10am -

Ed Newman will be

in the Hub for a

game of cards this

morning.

22.

10am -

Enjoy a movie on

Foxtel.

23.

10am -

More preparations for

the Orange Festival

float. Come & enjoy

the fun and frivolity.

24.

10am -

Jingo in the Hub

with

Jenny

this

morning!

25.

3-4pm -

HAPPY HOUR

Come

&

enjoy

drinks, nibblies &

Oonaugh’s beautiful

voice, in the Hub.

26.

10am -

More preparations

for

the Orange

Festival! Our float

should be taking

shape!

27.

10am -

Saint

Joseph’s

children are coming

to the home for a

visit.

28.

10am -

Playing cards with

Ed Newman.

29.

10am -

A day of rest or

catch a movie on

Foxtel.

30.

10am -

Resident’s Meeting in

the Burnett Wing.

31.

10am -

Jingo in the Hub!


Gunther Village

Comments, Compliments & Concerns

As part of our commitment to Continuous Quality Improvement, we genuinely value your ideas and suggestions. Whether you have a concern you would like to raise, make a suggestion that may improve services or simply acknowledge the good things we do, we encourage you to tell us. I am very aware that due to the fact that we promote a culture of open and transparent communication, many suggestions or issues raised, are done so verbally. However, it is important that we have options and that there is a system that enables people to put something forward anonymously, should they wish to do so. (keeping in mind that this will prohibit feedback at a personal level)

Regards,Regards,Regards,Regards,

Jo BaileyJo BaileyJo BaileyJo Bailey

Executive Manager

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