Tavistock Insider MARCH Celebrating March. 28 William St, Tavistock, On N0B 2R0 * * visit

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1 MARCH 2018 Tavistock Insider 28 William St, Tavistock, On N0B 2R0 * * visit Celebrating March Geri Fashions Tuesday 6 th 10am-3pm Music with Cam Denomme Wednesday 7 th 2:30pm Lunch at Ana Mae s Monday 12 th 10:30am Music with Bill Gibbons Wednesday 14 th 2:30pm Satchell Band Thursday 15 th 7:00pm St. Patrick s Day Party Saturday 17 th 2:30pm Memorial Service Monday 26 th 2:30pm Spring Tea Tuesday 20 th 2:30pm Music with Conn Smythe Thursday 22 nd 7:00pm Easter Communion Friday 23 rd 10:30am Resident Council Monday 26 th 10:15am Walmart Excursion Tuesday 27 th 10:30am Blue Jay Day Thursday 29 th Easter Social Saturday 31 st 2:30pm

2 March 2018 Welcome Home We welcome Louise F & Katherine W Happy Birthday To All those born in March! Resident Name Mary R Gordon M Fannie B Harvey M Jim H Louise F Date 4 th 5 th 14 th 17 th 21 st 26 th Staff News We welcome Dietary staff Abigail P to our peoplecare family. We say goodbye and good luck to PSWs Bella S and Amanda E and Environmental staff Tammy O. Flower: Daffodil Birthstone: Aquamarine March Birthdays In astrology, those born between March 1 20 are Pisces. Friendly and selfless, Fish are always willing to help others with their hearts on their sleeves. Thanks to an intuitive understanding of life, Pisces make deep connections with other living beings. Aries Rams are born between March As the first sign of the zodiac, Aries are energetic and assertive initiators. With bravery, zeal, and speed, they jump headfirst into life, confident that they can navigate any challenges. In Memory Of Edith M. 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 A reminder to move your clocks forward one hour Sunday March 11 th at 2am to 3am

3 March 2018 Message from the Executive Director HAPPY MARCH May the Luck of the Irish be with you! Hope everyone is keeping warm and cozy! Congratulations to the following staff who were recognized through our Heart Beats Program and who were able to collect their $100 reward: Deb R, Eva L., Eleanor V., Ambaw A., Louise D., Neetha P., Shawna M., Betty H. Good for you all and thanks for your hard work and dedication! Please remember to practice good hand hygiene for the health of our residents, staff and yourselves. Hand sanitizer is available throughout the home. We ask you not to visit if you are feeling unwell, we would be happy to transfer a message or take the phone to your loved one. Stay Healthy! Happy St. Patrick s Day! Looking forward to the first day of Spring on March 20th! Deb Wettlaufer News & Notes Lunch Excursion We have booked a bus trip to Anna Maes for lunch on Monday March 12 th. Space is limited, sign up with Recreation if you would like to attend! Our Annual Resident Family Picnic has been scheduled for the day of Saturday June 23 rd from 3pm-6pm The picnic will take place at the Tavistock Queens Park Pavillion! Stay tuned for more info in the coming months! Woodstock Wal Mart Shopping Trip We have scheduled a trip to Wal Mart for some shopping and lunch on Tuesday March 27th Space is limited. Sign up with Recreation Geri Fashions will be visiting the home on Tuesday March 6 th from 10am-3pm They will be setting up a store like atmosphere for residents convenience in the Avenue Lounge Family members are encouraged to come in and shop with their loved ones on this day if able. Geri Fashions has a wide variety of adapted clothing selection for residents with special needs. If you are unable to shop with your loved one and they require new items, please speak to one of the Recreation team members ahead of time, we would be glad to help with the shopping! jkairies@peoplecare.on.ca

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5 March 2018 Living the peoplecare Values PEOPLE Educate, Mentor, Recognize Who have you recognized lately? Home Improvements Just a friendly reminder to not park in the front driveway of the home as this is a fire route. There are two parking spots on either side of the circle you can park it. There is also a parking lot to the left of the home and behind the home to park in. Thank you for your cooperation! Mentoring = Leadership Be a Leader today! Congratulations to our January Draw Winners! Nancy P Linda W 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 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: Employee Assistance Program Education Assistance Program HEARTbeats rewards and recognition Program

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7 YOU ARE INVITED TO BE THE DIFFERENCE JOIN OUR FIRST FAMILY COUNCIL MEETING Join us on: Friday March 9th 2018 from 6:30pm-7:30 pm Education Room peoplecare Tavistock Coffee/Tea and Treats will be provided Why Join? Family Council benefits family members by: Giving you an opportunity to use your experience, skill, interests and talents to benefit all residents. Keeping you informed of what is going on in the facility. Giving you input into decisions and changes in the facility that may affect your family members. Enabling you to identify residents needs that can be met through organized effort. Giving you opportunity to meet other families. Giving you support through shared experiences with other families Providing education on relevant topics.

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