Green Acres Foundation provides

affordable housing and quality services

responsive to the needs of clients.

From Your Manager,

Residency & Service Agreement

April 2019

Pemmican

News

Roger Hacior

Last month, we had a challenging 10 days dealing with an infectious outbreak where we needed

to close all common areas of the lodge. This was ordered by the Medical Officer with Alberta

Health Services. We have a protocol to follow and every step taken was necessary to get the

spread of infection under control. This included closing the dining room service, increasing the

frequency of sanitizing common touch surfaces, and isolating those that were sick. These are all

measures that control the spread of infection.

Most importantly, washing your hands regularly and using hand sanitizers if soap and water isn’t

close by, are the best ways to help avoid illness. I cannot stress enough, the need for residents

to realize that coming into the common areas of the lodge when you are sick, puts everyone else

at risk. Thank you to everyone that does take this seriously; you are of the majority; we just need

to get this through to the others that don’t.

Roger

The following articles in the Residency & Service Agreement have been changed. The items underlined indicate the changes made.

14.23 Residents are responsible for their guest’s behaviour/actions and ensuring that guests comply with all terms outlined in this Agreement.

15.2 The Resident also agrees to abide by the terms contained in the Resident and Family Handbook, as it now exists and as it may later be amended. The Resident understands that failure to abide by such terms and conditions may result in termination of this Agreement by the Foundation under Sections 9.2.1 or 9.2.2. The Resident acknowledges receipt of a copy of the current Resident and Family Handbook. An updated copy of the Handbook will be provided to the Resident upon request.

Bus Trips

Tuesday, April 2 – Thrift store shopping at Value Village and MCC. Bus departs at 1:30. Cost is $3.00.

Wednesday, April 3 – World Men’s Curling at the ENMAX Centre. Game 3 (Canada vs. Sweden). Bus departs at 6:30. Travelling with BRT.

Monday, April 8 – Shopping at Walmart (north). Bus departs at 1:30. Cost is $3.00. Tuesday, April 9 – Crib tournament at Black Rock Terrace. Bus departs at 1:45. Cost to play is

$1.00. Wednesday, April 10 – Galt Museum Workshop: Easter Decorations. Learn about spring time

celebrations around the world and create decorations for Easter. Meet at the front doors at 10:15 to walk over as a group. Program begins at 10:30. Cost is $2.00 or free for annual pass holders.

Wednesday, April 17 – “Old Favourites” at the Yates Theatre with music from the 50s, 60s, and 70s, and comedy revue. Bus departs at 7:00. Cost is $30.00 including ticket. Travelling with BRT.

Monday, April 22 – City drive and ice cream. Enjoy a drive around the city while enjoying an ice cream treat! Bus departs at 1:30. Cost is $3.00. Ice cream will be provided.

Friday, April 26 – Breakfast at Cora’s. Bus departs at 9:00. Cost is $3.00. Residents must pay for their own order.

Friday, April 26 – Shopping at Park Place Mall. Bus departs at 1:30. Cost is $3.00.

SPECIAL EVENTS Free Mini Massages College massage therapy students will be coming to the lodge on April 2 from 10:00 to Noon to give us FREE mini massages. Sign up at the activity desk.

Spring Program The kids from El Salvador are back at our lodge for a spring program, on Saturday, April 13 at 2:30.

Easter High Tea Join us in the craft room for afternoon tea at 2:00 on Tuesday, April 16. Enjoy a lavish assortment of sweet and savory finger foods, while listening to Jaclyn Knol on the harp. Tea party finery encouraged. Please sign up if you are planning to attend.

Spring Bazaar Join us for a shopping event featuring residents and vendors and their unique products on Monday, April 29 from 10:00 to 1:00.

Pemmican Volunteer Roundup April is Volunteer Month. To show our appreciation, giddy-up on over on April 30 at 2:00, when we will be honouring the best volunteers in the west. EJ & Lena will be entertaining us, for a rootin’ tootin’ good time!

Scavenger Hunt - Included in your newsletter is a list of items that relate to spring and Easter. All items have a point system. Try to collect as many items on the list and hand them in to Angela by Monday, April 15. The winners will be announced at the Easter High Tea. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd will be awarded. Happy Hunting!

Maintenance Corner

Chef’s Comments

Loraine C. April 5

Ann N. April 11

Tillie F. April 23

Dorothy V. April 23

Ila Rae W. April 23

Our April birthday party will be on

Thursday, April 25 at 2:00 with

Gerry Novicki entertaining.

This year, Easter is about as late in April as

we can ever remember (Good Friday is April

19). We would like to invite all residents to

our Easter luncheon and we hope that

everyone is able to join us. In order for us to

get an accurate count, please sign up if you

plan to join us. It will be at lunch time (at

11:30) on Sunday, April 22.

We held our first “Meet the Chef” meeting in

March. It is our goal to continue to improve

our menu and provide tasty and nutritional

choices for everyone. Thank you for your

input and suggestions.

Come by and see us anytime, we can always use another dishwasher!

- Loc Ha

Let’s hope spring is finally here and it’s not

playing an April fool’s joke on us.

With the warm weather we can finally open

our windows for the long-awaited fresh air.

Come on summer!!!

Happy Easter!

- Will

MOVIES at 7:00

April 5 Empire of the Sun (1987) Starring: Christian Bale, John Malkovich, and Ben Stiller. April 12 Steel Magnolias (1989) Starring: Sally Field, Julia Roberts, Dolly Parton, and Shirley MacLaine. April 18 Charade (1963) Starring: Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant. April 26 The Gods Must Be Crazy (1980) Starring: Jamie Uys and Sandra Prinsloo.

CONGRATULATIONS to Jean C.

who won $25.50 at the 50/50 draw in March!

The next 50/50 draw will be on Friday, April 5 at

11:30 in the dining room.

Reminders

Emergency Preparedness - Bomb Threat

In the event the Lodge receives a bomb threat, the threat will be treated as if it were real. Immediately turn off all cell phones (residents and visitors) as these can trigger some type of bombs.

1. If you receive a bomb threat, stay calm and try to get as much information as possible.

2. Notify staff.

3. In the event that a suspicious object or package is found within the building, the finder must not attempt to move or handle it. Notify staff.

4. Residents should remain in their room until notified by Management.

For more information, please see your Manager.

Free Tax Preparation Service

Provided by volunteers

Ensure you sign up early as there are limited spots available.

April 1 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

You are eligible for this service if:

Your gross income is $30,000 or less (OR if you have a dependant you support, your gross income is $50,000 or less).

You do not have self-employment income.

You do not have real estate holdings.

You do not have large amounts of savings or investments.

What to bring with you:

ALL your tax slips (CPP, Old Age

Security, other pensions, etc.).

Copy of your 2017 tax return or

notice of assessment if available.

All your medical expense

receipts.

Your Social Insurance Number.

Identification.