st. ann’s senior citizens village · 2018. 8. 29. · tamara marquis leroux connie studer shannon...

St. Ann’s Senior Citizens Village

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Grandpa’s Horse Show!

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S T . A N N ’ S S E N I O R C I T I Z E N S V I L L A G E

Recreation Review with Carla

Big Thanks to Deb Lesyk and her granddaughters, Riley,

Logan, Lilly, Sophie and Olivia for putting on a entertaining

Horse Show last month. Grandpa Dwight helped bring the

miniature horses into the city and unload them into our back

garden. We enjoyed the obstacle race, egg and spoon race

and game of musical hoops. The girls did a great job of

leading their horses around and getting them to participate

in the fun activities. After the competitions were done, the

girls led the horses around to the Residents for a little visit.

It’s not everyday you get to pet a miniature horse at the

nursing home!

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Special thanks to Home Depot for donating several wood projects for our Residents to create. They had a great time with this activity!

We have so many Residents who enjoy crafting and creating that we are constantly challenged to find new and interesting ideas. If you ever have a great idea, please share it with Carla or the Recreation staff!

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The Spiritual Side with Edgar Mission Week: Celebrating Teamwork

July 22 – 28 was Mission Week, a week where we took the time to

celebrate the amazing staff at St. Ann’s. Anchored by the Feast of

St. Anne on July 26 and Mass celebrated by bishop Mark Hage-

moen, the Mission Team planned a week of events that included a

staff potluck, Long Service Awards, and the Mission Awards. This

year’s theme was “Celebrating Teamwork”, an acknowledgement

that none of us can get things done on our own, we all need one

another. The following African Proverb expresses this nicely: “If

you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go togeth-

er.” While speed is important, our aim is to go the distance – to

finish the race, to continue giving great care.

Staff Potluck!!

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The Spiritual Side with Edgar We also celebrated the Long Service Awards. The following employees received

recognition pins for their many years of service at St. Ann’s (or the health region):

5 Years:

Alzarina Aspero

Carla Eager

Bernie Holler

Debra Lindeman

Chantel Moosewaypayo

Uchechi Okeahalam

10 years:

Debbie Rogers

15 Years:

Leeanne Campbell

Gina Felipe

Monica Hamilton

Marie Harder

Allyson Hounjet

Peggy Kugler

Rae Sveinbjornson

20 Years:

Jackie Ethier

Tamara Marquis Leroux

Connie Studer

Shannon Thompson

Shane Yurchuk

25 Years:

Heather Chrunik

Lise Lucas

30 Years:

Evelyne Anderson

Lorna Bainbridge

35 Years:

Nancy Milhousen

When we add up all the years of service of the 24 employees listed above, we come up

with a whopping number: 390. In other words, 24 employees gave 390 years of ser-

vice to the well-being of our residents! Talk about commitment. Thank you!

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The Spiritual Side with Edgar Finally, congratulations to the following staff who were selected by their

peers as living the Mission of St. Ann’s:

Shigeko Hlady (Nursing) – Respect and Dignity

Carla Eager (Administration) – Resident Directed

Care

Leah Woodard (Nursing) – Holistic Care

Pat Martens (Housekeeping) – Compassion

Jackie Ethier (Nursing) – Hope

Mission Award recipients, from left to right: Leah (back), Carla, Shigeko, Jackie, and Pat.

This is the second year Mission Awards were handed out. Essentially, the Mission Awards

are an expression of our gratitude to staff who model our 5 core values: respect and dignity,

resident directed care, holistic care, compassion, and hope. Recipients of the awards are

nominated and voted by St. Ann’s own staff. This year, 30 nomination forms were submitted,

and 41 employees were nominated. The tallies were close, with nursing staff receiving 3

awards, Housekeeping 1, and Administration 1.

Last year’s award recipients were Shannon Thompson, Food Services (Respect and Dignity),

Rod Revet, Nursing (Resident Directed Care), Vicki Weisner, Nursing (Holistic Care), Joy

Marapao, Nursing (Compassion) and Katie Dersch, Nursing (Hope).

Please take a moment to congratulate our staff for their efforts!

A special thank you to the entire Mission Team for their commitment and enthusiasm in

living the Mission of St. Ann’s.

The Mission Team, from left to right: Shannon Thompson

(front), Laura Barnaby, Lorna Bainbridge, Connie Studer,

Edgar Neudorf, and Samantha Natske. Not pictured: Tina

Nordli, Bernie Holler, Yulia Klassen, Sylvia Bzdel, and Rae

Sveinbjornson.

Spiritual Care in August

Friday August 3 @ 11:30am: Adoration of Sacrament in the chapel

followed by Benediction @ 1pm

Wednesday August 8: tour of Holy Family Cathedral, followed by coffee

with Fr. Deyre

Thursday August 2, 9, 23, and 30: Hymn Sing in the recreation lounge

Tuesdays @ 3pm: praying the Rosary in the chapel

Tuesday – Sunday @ 11am: Mass in the chapel

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Welcome to our New Residents who arrived in the month of July:

Pearl Cyba

Louise Phillips

Vivian Gieselman

Verle Cocks

News from Administration – with Laura (ext. 221)

There will be a delay in the August statement delivery

and the subsequent withdrawal of funds. I will return

from vacation on August 7th and hope to have the

statements ready for distribution on the 10th with

funds withdrawal on the 13th. If you have any

questions or concerns, please direct them to Rae

Sveinbjornson at extension 223.

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All About Me! Resident of the Month Interview… Victor Duhaime When you were a kid, what age did you think you would live until? Certainly not 70….because that’s what I am now! What was your favourite toy as a child? A teddy bear What was your favourite activity to do as a child? I helped my dad quite a bit and went to school. I didn’t really have any activity that I liked better than another. Did you get spending money as a child and if yes, how much? I was given 25 cents every second Saturday. I was also given some money on my birthday. Who taught you to drive? Did you pass the first time? The Abilities Council taught me how to drive, but nerves got in the way of me passing on my first try. If you travelled or took vacations, where was your favourite spot and why? I went to Kamloops with my Aunt on the bus around 15 years ago, we stayed in the city which was so beautiful.

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All About Me! Resident of the Month Interview…Victor Duhaime What was your favourite past time when you retired? Doing nothing!! What was the worst injury you have ever had? I broke my arm when I was around 15 years old when I was helping my brother in law with construction. What is your favourite food? Pizza or lasagna. “As long as it doesn’t move, I’ll eat it” What is the toughest lesson you ever learned in life? Practicing the Golden Rule, no matter what “Be Kind”

Victor visiting Shelbie’s farm and saying hello to her horse

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Nursing News with Deb

On behalf of the Management team we would like to thank each and every staff member for going above and beyond during renovations, no hot water, and lack of air conditioning. We certainly appreciate what you have worked through on your shifts. And to families and Residents thank you as well for being patient and waiting for things to improve. We are hoping to have our Family Room back soon, have access to the garden and projects completed. Thanks again. Here’s hoping the St. Ann’s Residents, staff and families will help the Canadian Texas Longhorn Association with their Photogenic Pairs Contest. There is a picture board on display in the lounge area with information about Texas Longhorn cattle. We need you to vote for your favorite photo of the pairs displayed on the board. Write the number of the picture on the ballot provided and on the 8th of August we will announce the winner. St. Ann’s will mail the owner of the winning picture a certificate from all of us at St. Ann’s. Enjoy the pictures and pick your favorite.

Family Council We are hoping there is renewed interest in reorganizing St. Ann’s Family Council. The council meets on a monthly basis for discussion, educational sessions and to share concerns or offer ideas about life at St. Ann’s. The meetings can be set at whatever time works best for families and they usually last about an

hour. We have held them in the afternoon or early evening depending on the agenda for that particular month. It’s a way for families to get to know each other and to learn about topics of interest. In the past the council has identified care needs that have helped improve life at St. Ann’s and have asked for topics to be discussed so that families can learn about new medications, care practices or particular diseases. The council is a benefit to both families and to the staff who work with the Residents every day. If you are interested please contact either Deb at Ext 224 or Carla at Ext 233 and let us know. We would like to see the council get started again in September but need your involvement as it is for families.

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In Memoriam:

The Board of Directors, Management and Staff

remember…..

Russ Wild Elaine Hagen

Frances Stephens Clifford Swenson

Ed Bitz

We extend our sincerest condolences to the families as

they grieve their loss and remember their loved one

Residents, Staff and Volunteers pictured at Holy Spirit Parish with

Fr. Darryl and Staff during a recent outing. They gave the

Residents a tour of the church and served a great cup of coffee!

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Happy Birthday!!

Emmanuel Bertsch Aug 1

Helen Bitz Aug 3

Annie Florizone Aug 5

Bud Kobussen Aug 5

Gordon Gilbertson Aug 20

Laurette Normand Aug 21

Agnes Sarich Aug 24

Nick Evanisky Aug 24

Gilda Driedger Aug 25

Josephine Berscheid Aug 26

Anne Rhode Aug 28


Outings in August

The Exibition August 7th 11:30 Holy Family Cathedral Tour August 8th 1:30 Lunch at the Berry Barn August 13th 11:30 Picnic in the Park August 24th and 28th 11:30

St. Ann’s Management Team:

Executive Director:

Rae Sveinbjornson ext 223

[email protected]

Director of Care:

Deb Lesyk ext 224

[email protected]

Director of Support Services:

Heather Chrunik ext 236

[email protected]

Director of Mission and Spiritual Care:

Edgar Neudorf ext 238

[email protected]

Director of Recreation and Therapies:

Carla Eager ext 233

[email protected]

Food Services Supervisor:

Jayci Merkosky ext 226

[email protected]

Accountant and Apartment Rental Inquiries:

Poonam Chauhan ext 222

[email protected]

Administrative Assistant:

Laura Barnaby ext 221

[email protected]

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