August 2017 HURON LODGE NEWS Our Tradition is Caring
Huron Lodge News Welcome!!! Please welcome our new Supervisor of Maintenance and Environmental Services Mike Smithson. Mike will be supervising the building issues and repairs as well as the Environmental Services Staff. Mike previously held positions at the Windsor Aquatic Centre and the Art Gallery and has been with the City of Windsor for 28 years. We are fortunate to have his knowledge and experience here at Huron Lodge. Also new to Huron Lodge is Jordynn Boutette. Jordynn is our new Therapeutic Recreation Aide, working out of the craft room. Jordynn has several years of experience working in long-term care in various homes in the community. Jordynn is passionate about creating new innovative programs to meet residents needs. Her interests include musical entertainment, sports and playing cards. She is looking forward to getting to know all the staff, residents and families at Huron Lodge. Accreditation Success Due to all the hard work and support from the Huron Lodge staff we have received a full three years accreditation! Thank you to everyone for showing the accreditation team that Huron Lodge puts Residents First! Lost and Found Days On Wednesday August 16 th and Monday August 21 st a table will be set up in the main lounge area with various items that have been found within the home. If you have lost something please come down and provide a description to the staff at the table.
Sun Safety If you are a resident that enjoys spending time in the sun, please see a registered staff member for sun screen. Our outdoor exercise equipment can get quite hot in the sun so please use caution before using the equipment. Volunteers Needed! opportunities, various committees, staff directory and much more. The monthly activity calendar and newsletter are also posted on the website each month. Take a look at: www.huronlodge.com Aramark Transition Thank you to all residents, families and staff members for their support during the transition to Aramark. With any big change comes some bumps along the way and we appreciate the support you have shown to our new team members. Should you have any laundry concerns please contact Carrie at ext. 8228. The home is always on the lookout for volunteers. If you are interested in sharing your time with the residents please contact Mary Carroll at ext. 8276. We have a wide variety of volunteer opportunities available. Did You Know? Huron Lodge has a website that provides information on the admission process, our volunteer
Upcoming Events Tuesday, August 29 Mark Crampsie, Celtic and pop standards on guitar with vocals performs at the Monthly Birthday Party Musical Entertainment in the Auditorium at 2:15 pm unless otherwise noted Tuesday, August 1 Erwin Elmauer, accordion wiz Tuesday, August 8 George Boden, melodious vocals and guitar Tuesday, August 15 Bill Wilkinson, smooth vocals with a country/pop mix Lee s Looney Tunes / Pub Night 6:30 pm in the Auditorium Wed. August 9 Wed. August 23 On these days the Cocktail Lounge will be open at 6:30 pm instead of in the afternoon Saturday, August 19 Sarah Hesley a virtuoso on the grand piano Tuesday, August 22 Rick Rock rocks the house! Saturday, August 26 *new - Gospel Singer, Germaine Upcoming Bus Trips: Wed., August 16 Afternoon Country Ride for Ice Cream
Wed., August 30 Lilly Kazzilly s Restaurant For lunch Please sign up in your home area if you are interested in attending. - Poplar Mary F. ext. 8235 - Maple Corinne ext 8223 - Magnolia Lisa ext 8236 - Hickory Mark ext 8223 - Dogwood Mary F ext 8235 - Sycamore Mary C ext 8236 - Willow Jordynn ext. 8236 Church Services Sundays - Rotating schedule check your calendar. - 2:00 pm in the Auditorium Mondays Parkwood Gospel 10:30 am in the Auditorium Thursdays Rosary - 6:30 pm in Auditorium Saturdays Roman Catholic Mass 10:00 am in the Auditorium Cultural Observances August 1- Tisha B Av A Jewish holiday Ice Cream Days Wed., August 9 Wed., August 23 Beginning at 2:00 pm, vanilla ice cream with a choice of chocolate, butterscotch or strawberry topping, will be served throughout the entire building. This summer s Ice Cream Days are sponsored by the Huron Lodge Residents Council. For more information about your home area, please contact Resident Services Staff Members:
Breath Prayer: BREATHING IN: Bless the Lord BREATHING OUT: Oh my Soul It is not through endless theological debate, not through intellectual gymnastics, or changing standards of orthodoxy that we will be set free. The heart is set free through blessing. Blessing opens the heart. It is time to untangle, loosen, and open our hearts so that we too can offer the essential blessing of God s love. Blessing begets blessing. Today I know who I really am a blessed one of God. ~ from Sabbath Pause, Terry Chapman For the Caregivers: Each day we find ourselves facing challenging turns as well as incredible blessings. May we step ever closer to God s leading Spirit of Light and be shown the path to follow. Spirit of Peace, You know how worry and fear can take over and hound a person s tranquility. Today I place my loved one (say their name), with all his/her worries and fears, Into your caring hands. I place myself and my concerns in your caring hands, as well. Calm our hearts and minds. Encourage us to face what troubles us. Help us each to let go of what we fear. Author Unknown