The Beverly Care Centre ~Lake Midnapore~ Monthly Newsletter
Some Helpful Phone Numbers:
Reception 403-873-2600 Rehabilitation 403-873-2608 Beauty Salon 403-873-2616 Food Services 403-873-2841 Maintenance 403-873-2618 Housekeeping 403-873-2609 Recreation & Volunteer Services 403-873-2612 / 403-873-2635
500 MIDPARK WAY SE CALGARY AB, T2X 3S3 www.agecare.ca
*** PLEASE NOTE: If anyone would like more information on anything discussed in the newsletter, or if you would like a full copy of our original newsletter, please contact Carol or Lacy in Recreation (403 873 2635).
To all our wonderful residents and families,
We wish you to have the most Successful Sundays, Marvellous Mondays, Terrific Tuesdays, Wonderful Wednesdays, Thankful Thursdays, Friendly Fridays, And the sweetest of Saturdays.
All the best wishes for the year, Your Friendly Recreation Staff
- To all the LINKages members, our student volunteers are ready to connect the gap between the generations. They will be visiting Thursday January 8th and 22nd at 2:45pm.
PALS Pets – will visit on January 8th and 22nd at 6:30pm. We also have another Pet Therapy dog that will come in on January 13th and 27th at 6:00pm. If you would like to request these special visits please speak to Recreation to receive a special Pals Pets poster for your door.
Red Hatters Club – A special dessert outing to Bragg Creek Bakery on Thursday, January 29th at 1:30pm. There are costs associated with these events, which one would pay for through their trust fund account. If you are interested in the Red Hatter’s, please see Recreation.
Grumpy Old Men’s Club - A special In-House Social on Thursday, January 22nd at 2:00pm in the Bridlewood Retreat. There are costs associated with these events, which one would pay for through their trust fund account. If you are interested in The Grumpy Old Men, please see Recreation.
BIG BINGO! Every SATURDAY we host Big Bingo in the Evergreen dining room from 1:30pm - 4:00pm with special goodies to enjoy! Everyone is welcome to attend. There are 8 games played, divided into two sessions. Each card is 25 Cents per session. Please come on out to play!
Peace Lutheran Church – Takes place every Sunday at 2:30pm in the Bridlewood Retreat
St. Patrick’s Catholic Mass –Takes place every 3rd Tuesday at 10:15am in the Bridlewood Retreat
Bible Study - Bible study will be every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 10:30am in the Bridlewood Retreat, unless otherwise noted.
Library Cart - We have a volunteer from the Calgary Public Library who provides library services. If you would like to request a book, or if you need a library pass (free), please speak to Recreation.
The Podiatrist: - Dr. Greg Somer visits every 6 weeks, watch your calendar to see what day he comes by! If you would like to see the podiatrist, please talk to the nurse in your neighborhood.
Volunteers! - We have an extensive group of committed and amazing volunteers. If any resident would like to spend time with a volunteer, please talk to Sandi (403-873-2635), in Recreation about setting up a personal volunteer.
The Nut Man: Les, ‘The Nut Man’ comes to sell candy and nuts every other Tuesday. This month he will be in the lobby or the atrium on Tuesday, January 6th and 20th at 2:00pm.
Tuck Shop: We have a stationary Tuck shop put out in the atrium every Monday and Thursday afternoon at 2:00pm until 3:00pm. There are lots of items for sale, chocolate bars, candy, trinkets, toothbrushes, and much more! Our tuck shop is run by volunteers from the Estate!
SERVICES AND PRIVATE RESOURCES
Podiatrist: Dr. Greg Somer- Remember to bring your Alberta Health Care Card. There is a charge for this service, please contact Reception for details. Please see the calendar for the Podiatrist dates.
Massage, Shopping, Reflexology and more— call Jill Burke: 403-560-5329
Music Therapy: Offers individual or group sessions for residents. Please contact Carol in Recreation at 403-873-2635 for more information.
For any Private Companion information or referrals please call Renee in Recreation at 403-873-2612.
CAPCC (Community Access for Persons in Continuing Care) Program is a resources and partner program which provides a free companion for residents under the age of 65 to go into the community to do activities. For more information, please contact Lacy or Carol in Recreation at 403-873-2635.
Seniors Apparel and Accessories Walker bags, Wheelchair bags, Johnny Shirts, Aprons, Nighties, Purses and much more handmade items! Please contact Kathy at 403-248-0543
Beauty Salon– on site located on the main floor in lobby area 403-873-2616. Prices posted outside salon. Staff will assist in portering you to and from your hair appointment.
Granddaughters Personal Care Inc. offers accompanied transportation to personal appointments. Please contact Donna at 403-828-0550 or www.granddaughters.ca
Royal Canadian Legion Centennial Branch #285, 403-255-5772.
Dental Hygienist on site, Janet Castonguay at 403-247-1324. Please contact Reception for a Dental Hygienist Consent Form. There is a one time administration fee of $25.00 which will be charged to your account.
PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Handi Bus/ Access Calgary: call 403-537-7777 for more information or booking reservations. If you need any assistance in getting a Handi Bus number please speak to your neighborhood nurse.
Senior’s Express: By Roy. Car travel for up to 3 passengers with escort throughout your appointment. Monday to Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm, call to reserve at 403-255-1634.
Driving Miss Daisy: 1-877-61-DAISY, or 1-877-613-2479 - [email protected] for an affordable transportation alternative. This Continuing Care Transportation provides complete chair-to-chair accompaniment and assistance for all medical travelers. The medically trained drivers enable those who would otherwise be unable to travel - the ability to do so, in a professional, comfortable and convenient way.
“It’s No Problem” - Will assist seniors with transportation needs for trips to the doctor, grocery store shopping or just to get out of the house. Flat rate or hourly depending on the length of time required. If grocery shopping is needed, they can help with shopping, getting groceries to the home, and putting groceries away. Call Eva at 403-272-1191
Outings Calendar
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10:00am Legion Lunch Outing
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 1:30pm Chapters
Bookstore & Coffee Outing 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 11:00am Chilis Lunch Outing
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 30 31 23 1:30pm Bragg Creek Bakery Dessert Outing
Please note: not all submission will be accepted as there is limited space available on the bus. Please contact Recreation if you are unsure if you and/or your loved one are going on the outing at 403-873-2635 or 403-873-2612
Entertainment!
Memory Lane Fashion Show Wednesday, January 7th at 2:00pm in the Atrium
William Bjorn Wednesday, January 14th at 3:00pm in the Atrium
Sox & Sax Wednesday, January 21st at 3:00pm in the Atrium
Birthday Party Wednesday, January 28th at 2:30pm in the Atrium
Vendors!
Tocara Jewellery Thursday, January 16th 10am – 3pm in Atrium
A good way to keep warm is laughter inside!
Q: What do you tell someone you didn’t see at New Years Eve?
A: I haven’t seen you for a year!
Q: What do snowmen eat for breakfast?
A: Frosted Flakes.
Q: What do you sing at a snowman’s birthday? A: Freeze a jolly good fellow!
Q: Who are Frosty’s parents? A: Mom and Popcicle.
Q: What do snowmen eat for lunch? A: Icebergers.
Q: What is a good holiday tip? A: Never catch snowflakes with your tongue until all the birds have gone south for the winter.
Welcome to the Beverly
Care Centre Family
August S. Robert B. Richard B. Donald M. William O. Patricia E. Kenneth E. Robert W.
MORNING MOVIE SIGN UP SHEET
Movie: “HITCHCOCK” Date: Saturday, January 10th 2015
Showtime - 10:00am
Location: Bridlewood Retreat *** popcorn twists, licorice and drinks ***
Name: ______Spouses/Companion Name (if attending): ______
Comments or Notifications: ______
Please pass this sign up sheet into your friendly Recreation Staff. Please note, not all submission will be accepted as there is limited space of 15 people.
Director: Sasha Gervasi Writers: John J. McLaughin (screenplay) and Stephen Rebello (book) Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, Scarlett Johansson
A love story between influential filmaker, Alfred Hitchcock and wife Alma Reville during the filming of ‘Psycho’ (1960) in 1959.
OUTING/ SPECIAL EVENT SIGN UP #1
Date of Outing or Event:
Name:
Neighborhood &Room Number:
Spouse/Companion Name (if attending):
Payment: Account Cash
OUTING/ SPECIAL EVENT SIGN UP #2
Date of Outing or Event:
Name:
Neighborhood &Room Number:
Spouse/Companion Name (if attending):
Payment: Account Cash
**Please note, residents in wheelchairs MUST have a WORKING seatbelt in order to go on the outing**
Comments or Notifications:
Please note, the bus will be cancelled for any trips where the weather may be hazardous to the participants of the bus trip (extremely cold or hot weather). Please pass this sign up sheet into your friendly Recreation Staff. Limit of 2 outings per resident/ month.
Please note, not all submission will be accepted as there is limited space available.