Goudie Gazette NOVEMBER Celebrating November

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1 NOVEMBER 2018 Goudie Gazette *peoplecare A.R. Goudie Kitchener* 369 Frederick St. * * * Celebrating November Wednesday, November 7 th Diner s Club: Harvey s (GH) Monday, November 12 2:00pm Christmas Tree Raising (GH) Wednesday, November 14 2:00pm Frederick Small Excursion (O) Monday, November 19 2:00pm Singsong w/ Suddaby School Group (GH) Saturday, November 24 th from 8:30am-2:00pm (GH) *SNOWFLAKE BAZAAR* RESIDENT COUNCIL FUNDRAISER W/ THE PRESIDENT MARK K. THE WINNER OF THE BEER BASKET WAS RANDY PETZNICK! Wednesday, November 28 2:00pm Birthday Party w/ Pat & Larry (GH) Thursday, November 29 2:00pm Resident Council (C) November 25 th -30 th from 9am-4pm Christmas Book Sale (C) Friday, November 30 2:00pm Kitchener Public Library Visits (GH) MISS OKTOBERFEST DROPPED BY FOR OUR OKTOERFEST PARTY!

2 We welcome Antonio P., Malcolm S., June P., & Jack W. Happy Birthday to All those born in Resident Name Date Richard K. Nov. 1 st Mary S. Nov. 9 th Jeanne P. Nov. 25 th Estelle K. Nov. 26 th Maria S. Nov. 27 th Maria C. Nov. 29 th Resident & Staff News The Recreation Department continues to look for donations of new items for the Nickle Auction at our Snowflake Bazaar. If you have an item that you would like to donate, please drop it off to the Recreation Department no later than Wednesday, November 21 st, Flower: Chrysanthemum Birthstone: Yellow Topaz November Birthdays In astrology, Scorpios are those born between November Scorpios are passionate and deep, qualities that help them counsel others in meaningful ways. Resourceful and determined, Scorpios make good managers. Those born between November are Archers of Sagittarius. These open-minded travelers are in constant motion, searching the globe for meaning. Curious, optimistic, and enthusiastic, they are not afraid of change and treasure freedom. In Memory Of Nancy Lou P. Our deepest thoughts and sympathies go out to the family and friends "He spoke well who said that graves are the footprints of angels. ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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4 A.R. Goudie Resident and Family Christmas Open House! When: Thursday, December 6 th, 2018 Where: The Grand Hall (GH) Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm Cost: Complimentary Come and join us for a fun evening as we celebrate the holiday season in style! Entertainment, Appetizers and Beverages will be provided.

5 Message from the Executive Director From the Desk of Paul Hello Everyone! Welcome to November. We managed to have a few sunny warm days in October and the Goudie trees have shown their true fall colors. We as an organization had our annual Operational Planning forum on October 24 th and 25 th. During this time an evening is set aside to celebrate the contributions of our Values awards winners from all across peoplecare. We are happy to announce our Value Awards winners for 2018 from A.R. Goudie: Wendy Filiatrault for the People Value Award, Wendy Williams for the Growth Value Award, Rachel Konnerth for the Excellence Value Award and myself for the Excellence Value Award. In keeping with awards, Emma Schmolling is a top 10 finalist for the upcoming Personal Support Worker of the Year Award put on by the Ontario Long Term Care Association. We also want to recognize two of our team members, Jenna MacNeil and Allison Chadwick, who just graduated from the Leadership Certificate Program through Conestoga College. Congratulations to all of our awards winners and best of luck to Emma! As we move into Influenza Season we encourage team members, family, residents and visitors to consider acquiring the flu shot. Anabela did a wonderful job educating our home teams and providing vaccinations during infection control week. Flu shots are provided at most pharmacies free of charge or at the various flu shot clinics offered by Public health. As a reminder, one of the best precautions is proper handwashing and the use of sanitizer to prevent the spread of germs, and of course staying home if you have any symptoms. Stay well. We have learned that our Pet Therapy volunteer Cathy V. & her dog, Mickey, will be unable to continue on servicing the home. We thank her for her many hours of service and the special bond she brought with her therapy dogs, both Timmy and Mickey, and our residents. Our team members and residents looked forward to the four legged friends visiting and this will be missed. We wish you well Cathy and thank you from all of us. Halloween celebrations were a scary good time for all; a great party put on by Rachel & the program team, as well as all the volunteers who assisted. Great costumes and engagement by the Three Blind Mice and Farmers Wife from the third floor team and the volunteers who dressed up and joined in. Please join us for our Remembrance day ceremony on Sunday, November 11 th at 10:45am in the Grand Hall. We will also be hosting our annual Snowflake Bazaar on Saturday, November 24 th from 8:30am until 2:00pm in the Grand Hall. I would also like to take the time to introduce everyone to Karen Gordon who is A.R. Goudie s new Office Manager; please feel free to introduce yourself and welcome Karen to the Goudie community. Starting in December, A.R. Goudie`s Administrator Florin Perte will begin completing the From the Desk of portion of the newsletter. Best Regards, Paul Rektor Senior Executive Director

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7 Chaplain s Chat Our Remembrance Day Service will be at 10:45am on Sunday, November 11 th in the Grand Hall. Manuel Santos, Stefan Horeth, Jack Winch and Emil Sonnenburg are the Veterans living with us. If you are a Veteran, please inform our Chaplain Wil, so your name can be included in the Remembrance Day Service! A CANADIAN MOMENT by William Bedford The plaintive wail of the pipes and the beat of the muffled drum echo in the morning mist. The Maple Leaf snaps in the breeze above the bowed heads of the mourners while John McCrae's immortal words are read. As the bugler sounds the Last Post, the youngsters fidget, and look forward to playtime. The oldsters shuffle, and look backward to wartime. The past and the future of this blessed land mingle here at the 11th hour, on the 11th day of the 11th month, for a Canadian moment.

8 Living the peoplecare Values EXCELLENCE Exceed Expectations Do you do your best work, each and every day? Strive to be better than the rest CHRISTMAS RECITAL A.R. Goudie s very own Joyful Voices Choir, made up of residents, will be performing on Thursday, December 16 th from 2:30pm until 3:30pm in the Grand Hall. Family members are welcome to attend and see their loved ones sing some magnificent holiday songs! Recreation Therapist Rachel K. & Music Therapist Jen Hickson-Palmer have already been hard at work putting the choir through rehearsals! Congratulations to our September Draw Winners! Name of Giver: Name of Receiver: Helen A. & Linda P. They have received a $25 gift card for displaying the peoplecare Values! Thank you for all you do! peoplecare Is here for you! peoplecare recognizes that we cannot thrive without the hard work and dedication our employees make every day in all our Homes. Please remember all of the programs that peoplecare has to assist you in your personal lives, educational pursuits and employee recognition! If you are unfamiliar with any of the following, please speak to your manager: Education Assistance Program HEARTbeats Rewards and Recognition Program Disaster Relief Fund