Georgian Village Residents enjoyed an intergeneration program with kindergarten students from École publique Saint-Joseph. The students and Residents worked together to create Father’s Day cards and pictures and sang school nursery rhymes together.

Family and Friends GatheringGeorgian Manor is continuing to welcome new members to the Family and Friends Gathering Committee. The committee meets every third Tuesday of the month at 7 PM in the 1st Floor Board Room. The committee’s main purpose is to ensure the quality of life of residents, give families and friends a voice in decisions that affect them and their loved ones. The benefit of the committee is to give each other support, encouragement and information. Angel Tree FundraiserThe Angel Tree Fundraiser will be kicking off mid-November to raise funds toward the County of Simcoe’s personalized music program. Come and purchase an angel in memory of a loved one who has passed and place it on the large tree in the main lobby. Angels available at main office starting Nov. 15 and at Christmas Gift and Craft Sale Nov. 25.

Grilling Up SuccessGeorgian Village Resident and Family BBQ was a great success! With 240 residents, friends and families the food, company and entertainment was enjoyed by all!

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Left, Pat was in a tropical mood on Hawaiian Day. Above, Jessica and Velma get some buttertarts ready for the oven.

RESIDENT AND FAMILY

GEORGIAN VILLAGE & MANOR | ISSUE 3 | 2017

Dates to Remember• The Georgian Village Christmas

Gift and Craft Sale will be held on November 25

• November 24 – Pajama Day

• December 22 – Christmas Sweater Day

• Georgian Manor Christmas dinners will be held November

29 and 30. Georgian Village dinners will be held December 6 and 7. Families and friends will receive invitations in the mail.

Georgian Village volunteers help in many ways. Thank you Joyce for singing school nursery rhymes with the students from École publique Saint-Joseph and the residents.

Two Georgian Manor Volunteers, Anita and Mary, were nominated for Ontario Volunteer Service Awards. Mary was recognized for her 15 years of service and Anita was recognized for her 25 years of service. This award recognizes volunteers for providing committed and dedicated service to an organization.

We would like to thank all the hardworking volunteers who dedicated their time to help with all the Georgian Village and Manor Canada 150th Celebrations and Resident and Family BBQ!

Ruth joined the Century Wall! Happy 100th birthday, Ruth.

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Employee CornerFresh FacesCindy Contois, HSKP AideDarlene Brown, HSKP AideRebecca Brown, HSKP AideCaitlin South, ActivationistCatherine Mossman, DietaryLaura Lee Jones, DietaryNatasha Laspensee, PSWNicole Miller, PSW

Juliette Baird, RPNAlanna Gembala, PSWDenise Vallee, PSWCarrie Jones, PSWChyanne Barker, PSWChristopher Pilon, PSWAmanda Ayling, PSWJulie Forget, PSW

Krystal Smith, PSWBekki Atkinson, PSWApril Anderson, PSW

Employees of the MonthJune – Shawn RobitailleJuly – Susan PicotteAugust – Jessica DusomeSeptember – Julie Main

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Our Commitment to YouA Message from Jane Sinclair, GM, Health & Emergency Services

Jane SinclairGeneral ManagerW

e hope everyone has enjoyed their summer and are relishing in the fantastic fall weather

and beautiful autumn colours. We are excited to bring you the

most recent updates about what’s happening in your home, as we continue working diligently to ensure the highest quality of care for our residents.

Resident and Family surveys were distributed during our summer months and results will be coming to you shortly. We really appreciate your feedback and look forward to working on how we can continue to improve and provide the highest standard of care and services for your loved ones.

We are also pleased to share with you our success in the Georgian Village Adult Day Program receiving a Seniors Community Grant of $2,952.80 from the Government of Ontario to support seniors within

the community to stay connected through social events and activities. The Program featured community events that engaged seniors and the local community with fellowship, families and social interaction including barbeques, entertainment and activities throughout the summer. Was a fun filled summer for all to enjoy!

In September of this year, we received approval from the North Simcoe Muskoka LHIN to hire a full time Registered Nurse to support the use of Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN) in 29 long-term care

homes across this region, including our own four (4) homes. OTN is a video network system used in hospitals, long-term care homes, and for residents in the community to make it easier for individuals to receive treatment from medical specialists without having to travel long distances to see them in their

offices or clinic settings. Physician assessments

and care can be provided directly from

our homes to ensure residents receive timely

and effective care. If you think this technology might assist your loved one,

please speak to a nurse in your home to find out more

about this helpful technology.With such wonderful weather

upon us, my best wishes to you, your families and friends for a wonderful fall season and look forward to bringing you more updates in future.

Building an Age-Friendly Simcoe County

2016 Community Needs Assessment Report

REPORTReleased Summer 2017 Public Interest Strategy & Communications

Do You...have a student in high school looking to complete their 40 hours of volunteer service?

Georgian Village offers opportunities for students in the evenings and on weekends to complete their 40 hours of service. Youth volunteers can volunteer in friendly visiting, large or small group programs, creative programming and games. There is something for everyone! If you are interested, please contact Michelle Henderson or Tracy Hill.

Management Team call 705-549-3166 for more information

MichelleHendersonPSS SupervisorExt. 3080

Ryan McCueEnvironmentalServicesSupervisorExt. 3100

StephanieRobert-McIsaacDietary SupervisorExt. 3180

Joanne Van RennesCommunityProgramsSupervisorExt. 3123

Sherry BellActingAdministratorExt. 3200

Beth HendersonActing Director of CareExt. 3199

Michele PauzéDirectorSeniors ServicesExt. 3125

Rebecca OrtonActing Nurse ManagerExt. 3010

Gerry MarshallWarden

Mark AitkenCAO

Jane SinclairGeneral Manager

County Administration Team

The farm came to the Village! Giddy Up Ponies brought their furry friends to visit with residents.

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Art Lessons with Pauline take place every other month, working on a start to complete project. Right to left, Mary Helen, Margaret, Pauline, and Aline.