Babcock Community Care Centre

Residents are looking forward to the upcoming Halloween celebrations. They have been working diligently at packing approximately 100 candy bags for the trick or treaters. They will be welcoming everyone at 6 pm on October 31^st so plan on dropping by. Decorations in the main area will take place during this week. Thanks to John Kennedy for bringing the many pumpkins for decorating the entrance outside. Craft time had residents making bats, ghosts, zombies and Frankenstein cut outs. They have been enjoying the pumpkin torte dessert served by the staff. Everyone appreciated the colourful flowers brought in for each table by staff member Lisa Willson. Residents and staff will be dressing up for the  party earlier in the day.  

Everyone gathered for the special staff presentation held for years of service at Babcock Community Care. This included Terri Lynn Jeffery for 20 years, Lisa Willson for 20 years, Bozena Bladek for 20 years and Katie Harris for 15 years. Each one was presented with a framed certificate along with 2 dozen beautiful coloured roses.  A delicious Chinese food dinner was enjoyed for lunch from Jin’s Wicked Wok and a random draw was made for several prizes for staff members.

Residents really have fun at their Bingo games scheduled usually at least 3 times a week. But this month it was even more interesting when resident Margaret Watts’ granddaughter, Nicole Weir, donated shirts with Bingo Buddies in large print written on them. Everyone is very happy wearing these and I am sure they will bring each resident lots of luck!

The Heartbeats group met in the activity area to exercise and have fun to fast beat music playing in the background. Physiotherapy is given as needed to residents by the Physiotherapist who visits from Four Counties Health Services.

The Pen Pals program had 10 residents receiving a letter or a post card and a gift. They gathered to read all the messages. Movie Night had residents watching the great hit “The King and I.” Crunchy treats and refreshments were served during the show. Residents are still enjoying their roll and stroll activity outside as weather permits. M’s General Variety from Thamesville donated a selection of local newspapers including the London Free Press and Toronto Sun for the reading program. Residents enjoy catching up on the daily news so they really appreciated the papers. Communion was given this month to residents of the Catholic faith by Shelley Coad and Mary Lou DePelsmaeker.

Residents gathered around the large screen television to watch the Blue Jays game. Chips, salsa and other snacks were served along with refreshments. It was a very exciting game.   

The new building is progressing along as planned. Watch for new photos as they are taken of the progress. Now is the time to place your name on the waiting list if you are in need of long-term care.  

Please click here for the November 2025 Activity Calendar

Residents are enjoying the beautiful Fall weather. The leaves on the trees are displaying their gorgeous colours. Birthday wishes are extended to Esther Giroux, Brenda Allen and Maria Oliveira. Randy Grey provided the entertainment for the October birthday party. Everyone was served delicious cake and ice cream during the celebration. Wedding Anniversary wishes are extended to Yvon and Louise Blais.  

Thanksgiving is being celebrated this weekend with Don and Bonnie Cook providing the entertainment. The Dietary department is preparing a Thanksgiving feast and later in the day at 1:30 pm the Thanksgiving Social Tea is being held. They had a great time decorating Thanksgiving placemats for the upcoming dinner. Residents will soon be filling candy bags in anticipation of all the trick or treaters that will be dropping in on October 31^st. They will also be decorating pumpkins and placing them on display at the entrance.

Residents had a great time and were supervised using the new S’mores table top cooker. The marshmallows turned out toasty brown and delicious. Residents played Bingo three times during the week with several lucky winners. The Book club gathered and read several local news articles as well as “Chicken Soup for the Soul” stories. A discussion followed. Halloween costume ideas are being planned for anyone wanting to dress up for Halloween day celebrations. The Nu-Step cross trainers are very busy during the week with residents exercising as they watch the birds flying around the patio area. Reverend Deb Dolbear Van-Bilsen held worship services for those residents wanting to attend.

Movie night is always a fun time. Chips, salsa and refreshments were served during the viewing. Communion was given to residents of the Catholic faith by John Carter and David Skipper this month. Residents appreciate their one-on-one visits. If you drive by the new nursing home being built you will notice the front entrance drive-through is in the process of being completed. This covered sheltered area will be a great asset for residents being loaded into vehicles or dropped off.  Check out our website at babcockonline.com for photos of the building progress. 

We have been busy over the past 2 years with Clinical Pathways and added BPSO this past April. These two programs are different but with the same goal in mind, better care for our residents! We have 5 more Best Practice Guidelines to implement over the next 2.5 years between both programs. They include Dementia Care, Depression, Transitions in Care, Continence, and Skin and Wound Care. This allows us to upgrade our assessments and change our policies to provide Best Practice Care to everyone. There are over 50 Guidelines that are used and recognized around the world in various settings like hospitals, LTC, and Community.

Please click here for the October 2025 Activity Calendar

Residents, staff and volunteers boarded the bus and headed for a shopping trip to the Chatham Wal-Mart. They had a great time checking out the big box store and enjoyed lunch at McDonalds. Randy Grey entertained residents at the monthly birthday party. Celebrating their special day in September were John Kendall, Helen Drew and Anne Douglas. Birthday cake and ice-cream were served during the celebration.

The wine and cheese party was a great success with lots of finger foods served, as well as a variety of non-alcoholic wines. The variety of foods included fruit trays, vegetable trays, a variety of Evelyn’s sausage, pepperoni sticks, sliced pepperoni and a delicious variety of cheeses and dips. Special bread was served to compliment the spinach dips. Wedding Anniversary wishes are extended to John and Anita Kendall.

Jeremy Smith visited and entertained residents with his musical program. Tigger and Wendy came to join everyone during the pet therapy program. The Heartbeats program had a nice turnout and everyone exercised to the fast beat music. There was lots of laughter and giggles. Don and Bonnie Cook entertained residents with their musical program. Sybil and Remy visited during the pet therapy session. Everyone loves to see the animals. Shelley C and MaryLou DePelsmaeker gave Communion to residents of the Catholic faith on two separate days this month. Residents are busy exercising daily on the Nu-Step cross-trainers. A group of residents gathered in the activity area to have a manicure and nails were touched up with nail polish.  Residents always enjoy playing a variety of games; they include darts, horse racing, the Price is Right, matching games, Wii bowling, virtual quiz, wheel of words, balloon toss and snakes and ladders. Bingo was played several times during the week with a prize choice from a variety of chocolate bars.

The Sunday apple social hour was appreciated especially now with all the delicious newly harvested apples. Blueberry treats are also a favourite. Patio time is starting to come to an end due to the inclement weather we have been experiencing. Residents are looking forward to wing and pizza night this week. The newspaper group gathered in the activity area to review all the news locally and of around the world. The movie matinee had a large group watching the featured movie. They enjoyed a variety of treats at the movie including chocolate popcorn.

During the nice weather residents are having their outdoor walks and getting a sneak peek of the new long-term care facility being built close by. Everyone is getting excited about the upcoming move in early spring. Now is the time to place your name on the waiting list if you or your loved ones are in need of long-term care. Residents in the home at the time of the move will be given first choice of the new rooms.

The black forest cookie treats were a huge hit with everyone. Residents appreciate the tuck cart filled with a variety of different items, as it makes its way around the halls and into their rooms. The book club gathered and read a few of their preferred stories. A social hour followed. Everyone always has a great time when Music Connections is scheduled. Babcock Community Care welcomes Ruth Mach and Bob Phillips as their newest residents. Deepest sympathy is extended to the family and friends of the late Norman Courts.

Residents gathered in the activity area for the monthly birthday party. They enjoyed some delicious birthday cake along with ice cream and beverages. Birthday wishes are extended to Kay Cowan who is celebrating her special day in August. Randy Grey provided the entertainment at the party.

Residents had a great time, as well as a family member, during a new exercise program. It was a combination of Yoga and Pilates. Targeted muscle movements promoted relaxation, with special breathing techniques. Calming music was played in the background. Four teams challenged each other in a game of Foosball. Everyone looks forward to the Tuck Cart coming their way down the halls. It holds a variety of items as well as special snacks and treats.

The Fun Mystery Social was a great hit with everyone. They ended the program with an episode of “Mark’s Epic Journey around the World.” Bingo was held three times over the week with several lucky winners. Toonie Bingo and Big Buck Bingo is their favourite. Presently the Bingo prizes are a large variety of chocolate bars. The Civic holiday party was a huge success. The dining room tables were decorated. A party cake along with fresh fruit, including peaches and fresh strawberries, was served. Everyone had a great time. Residents watched a Walt Disney movie. Popcorn and refreshments were served during the viewing.

One-on-one visits are appreciated by residents. They have their eye glasses cleaned, bedside tables are reorganized for them, and others just like to sit and visit. Slushies were served on the patio. Residents had a choice of strawberry banana or cherry. Craft time had residents painting golf balls. Eric Lunn visited and entertained residents with his musical program. Pet therapy is very popular with all the pet lovers. They were visited by Sybil and Remy, as well as Tigger and Wendy.

The reading and conversation program had a good crowd. Many wanted to catch up on the daily news provided through the local newspapers. World news is always discussed. Manicures were provided to several residents wanting their nails done. The weather has been more enjoyable for the roll and stroll program in place. Residents are able, with the help of staff, to venture around the village streets and to check out the progress on the new long-term care building scheduled to open in the Spring. Drumfit provides great exercise for residents as they hit the drums trying to keep up to the beat of the music playing in the background. Music Connections visited and Amy brought along a variety of musical instruments for residents. They had a great time singing as well.

The Mad Science activity was a huge hit. Residents watched the experiments and compared them to the ones they watched on Tik Tok. The family council meeting was held in the activity area. The Nu-Step cross-trainers are always busy with residents using them to exercise. Catholic Communion was given to residents of the Catholic faith. We appreciate the volunteers who visit on a regular basis.

The Food Committee held their regular meeting in the activity area and the Residents Council meeting followed. Wii Bowling is great fun for residents. The Play with Clay activity was a real squishy good time for residents. Wayne Gauden entertained residents with his guitar playing and singing. Deepest sympathy is extended to the family and friends of the late Allan Woolner.