Residents had a great experience when the herd of mini cows and goats arrived at their front door. They stayed for almost 3 hours and set up in the grassed area by the outdoor patio. The expressions on resident’s faces showed exactly how much they enjoyed the visit from the farm animals. Local residents, family and friends, along with staff and their children attended the event.
Bingo is very popular with everyone and we are very grateful for all the families who donate extra cash to the activity to make it even more fun. Wanda and friends visited and depicted bible stories by flannel graph. Residents enjoy the storyteller’s visit and everyone signed a card showing how much they appreciated her visits. The Cooking Club gathered in the activity area to whip up a batch of peanut butter cookies. They were distributed throughout the building and everyone thought they were delicious.
Sybil and Remi the dog visited for their regular pet therapy visits. July birthday wishes are extended to the following residents who celebrate their special day this month. They included Gordon Gregory, John Marshall, Eugene Kaminski, Dorothy Clark and Maria Baptista. Everyone enjoyed the musical entertainment provided by Randy Grey at the party. They were served birthday cake and ice cream.
Residents are encouraged to vote for their new Resident Council President this month. The nominees include Alan Gooding, Doreen Getty and Brenda Allen. The Mexican / Spanish Fiesta held on Thursday was a lot of fun. Residents had a great time all dressed up with their huge, wildly-coloured Sombrero hats on. Pictures were posted on FaceBook showing all the happy faces and good times.
The Activity department staff has one on one visits with residents on a regular basis. They assist them with various tasks. Some include mastering the iPads provided for their use, reading the local newspaper to a few who require vision assistance, typing up poems for a very talented resident who likes to write his own, and many other ways that make their home more enjoyable.
Mary Lou Depelsmaeker visited and gave Communion to residents of the Catholic faith. A social hour followed. The Socrates Cafe group met in the activity area and several stories were read aloud. Snakes and ladders, Hoya cards, Wheel of Words, Sling hockey and various card games played on the tablet such as Ladder Ball, Connect Four, Cup Pong, Balloon Toss, Wii Bowling and Duck races.
Dan Davidson visited and entertained residents with his guitar musical program. Several joined in the sing song. Craft day had residents making up a colourful craft to be used later for a game they wanted to play. Camp fire songs had residents moving and singing along especially when the “boom, chicka boom” tune was played. S’mores, cones and mini brownies were served along with refreshments. The new ice machine shaver has been very useful during this heat wave we have been experiencing this summer. Slushies with a variety of flavours are very tasty and cool.
The Women’s club have been requesting chicken perogies with fried onions and cherry perogies for the dessert for their upcoming meeting. National Senior Citizen’s day is on August 21st. We will definitely be celebrating during the day. Residents are appreciating their outdoor roll or strolls around the village streets assisted by a staff member. It gives them the opportunity to check on what is new in town. They have been noticing amazing changes to the Little Kin Park.
The tuck cart stocked with several necessities is a welcome sight for many residents as it is pushed around the halls. The Nu-Step cross trainers are always busy with residents trying to improve their physical well being. Foot care and manicures are scheduled on a regular basis for all residents. The hairdresser makes his regular weekly visits to ensure everyone is looking their best. Physiotherapy treatments are given by the Physiotherapist from our local hospital as needed for every resident.
Scenic drives have been scheduled in July almost every week. Residents really enjoy getting out into the countryside and villages around this area. They make sure they stop for a delicious ice cream cone as well. Babcock Community Care welcomes Dorothy Broom as their newest resident. Deepest sympathy is extended to the family and friends of the late Licinia Marques, Lois Cornwall and Gordon Doyle.
