Simkincareconnection saul & claribel simkin centre Newsletter, ISSUE 5, Fall 2019 personal care home

IN THIS ISSUE 1 Folklorama 50 2 And the “Wow” Goes To... Shalom and Benvenuti! Residents, family, staff 2 Message from the Chair - Selma Gilfix and volunteers celebrated 50 years of life, culture, 3 Land Sale Paves Way for New Neighbour delicious and authentic cuisine plus world-class 3 Answers to Most Frequently Asked entertainment at the Israel and Italian pavilions Questions: Fundraising at Folklorama, the largest and longest-running 4 "An Oasis in the World" — Guest Columnist, multicultural festival of its kind in the world. David Topper Barry Green shook hands with Mayor Brian 4 Functional Movement Research Project Bowman at the Israel Pavilion. Betty Katz 5 Spotlight: Avrum Senensky connected with her daughter who volunteered 5 Simkin Family Reunion: A Special Tradition at the pavilion and was thrilled her mother could Mensches: Leonard Asper, Gerald Schwartz 5 come. Peter Vaks got very excited to see his native 6 Kudos to Staff for Making the Care Connection homeland dancers join the Sarah Sommer Chai 6 Taking Steps Together: The 2019 Simkin Stroll Folk Ensemble. Hamantaschen cookies were a Betty Katz, resident, with "Thank you" ...plus Next Simkin Puzzle Race companion Virginia De Jesus 7 real treat to "nosh" on! and daughter Alana Wald at 7 Café Buzz Israel pavilion 8 High Holy Day Services and Celebrations At the Italian pavilion, Maria Lanzellotti spoke 8 2019 Shabbat Dinner her first language with volunteers at the Ravioli Demonstration Table. Pictured above L-R: Allan Walder, resident; Alissa Minaker, Domenico Grande devoured a piece of "real Italian pepperoni pizza" Therapeutic Recreation and Folklorama coordinator; Bernice and recognized his cousin performing on stage. Selma Smordin enjoyed Walder, resident; Gord Criggar, resident with members of Italian pavilion; Barry Green, resident with members of Israel meeting one of the adult Italian ambassadors, while Sheila Streifler pavilion; Constance DeGagne, Domenico Grande, residents invited her family to join in the fun. And who could resist a little vino with member of Italian pavilion and tiramisu! All roads led to Italy and Israel this year...we can hardly wait until our around the world road trips in 2020!

Peter Vaks, resident with L-R Sheila Streifler, resident, her friend Maria Arbuthnot, her Maria Lanzellotti, resident with her niece, Odessa members of Israel pavilion daughter Leesa Streifler; Beatrice Kraven, resident; Selma Rosati and members of Italian pavilion Smordin, resident and members of Italian pavilion

“EXPRESS YOURSELF”... And the “WOW” Goes To... Message from the Chair Since the of Shalom and Greetings! honours individuals who have demonstrated excellence and Given my involvement with the Simkin Centre for achievement, while enriching the almost two decades, I truly have a connection to social, cultural or economic well- our home, as well as to many staff, volunteers and being of the province, it is not families. Our Centre is all about delivering quality surprising that Steven Schipper care and comfort to 200 treasured residents; was added to the illustrious list however, I also believe our Centre is about heart of recipients this year. A creative and community. Steven Schipper, visionary, Steven Schipper was the I am no stranger to heart and community as my C.M., O.M. longest-serving artistic director of parents, Max and Molly Pressman, who lived the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre. Previously appointed here for several years, instilled these values in my to the for his contributions to Canadian The late Max Pressman with siblings and me early on. Once I started visiting daughter Selma Gilfix theatre, he was also celebrated as the 2019 JNF Negev Mom and Dad at the Simkin Centre and getting Gala honouree. The Ontario theatre world's gain is acquainted with day-to-day operations, volunteer roles became inevitable. Manitoba's loss, however Steven Schipper knows he is Whether I am singing in our High Holy Day Choir, heading a committee or welcome back in anytime. Mazel Tov! now serving as board chair, my focus is always the same – how can heart and community help to make life better for our residents? When the Jewish Federation of Winnipeg celebrated the contributions of our community’s leading volunteers during Kavod Evening on May 16th, I took great pride in presenting one of the Shem Tov to a special individual and volunteer extraordinaire – Juan Schwersensky. He definitely has heart, as do all the outstanding volunteers who help Dr. David Brodovsky, Alexandra Santos, recipient, make life better for our residents. Laurie Cerqueti, CEO Simkin Centre Juan Schwersensky, volunteer, with Selma Gilfix, Chair of the Simkin Centre Congratulations to Alexandra Santos on receiving the From towel warmers and tub room 2019 Saul & Claribel Simkin Centre Family Education enhancements, to music in the foyer and additional Kosher food options, we Award. The $3,000 award was presented to Alexandra are committed to raising the bar when it comes to putting resident needs and at the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba Scholarship Award preferences first. We are only able to offer these “extras” because of the generosity ceremony held in June. Alexandra is the daughter of proud of many people and organizations in the community – all of whom have heart mother Bernardete Santos, who works in Food Services and want to help make life better for our residents. at Simkin. Alexandra is studying sciences and majoring Our fundraising results make a tremendous in biology at the University of Winnipeg. Her dream is difference and there is no doubt that the to pursue a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and Jewish Federation of Winnipeg and the establish a career as a certified veterinarian. Jewish Foundation of Manitoba are at the top of our list of contributors and supporters One almost has to ask “what took who we can count on year after year. We so long” for Harvey Sector to be thank and appreciate each and every one appointed to the Order of Manitoba, of our donors whose hearts help make life given his impressive record of better for our residents. business and community leadership. One of the highlights of my association with Simkin Centre "centenarians" From spearheading Ricki’s Canada with Selma Gilfix the Simkin Centre is meeting and chatting Limited for 20 years, serving as the with our residents who have many stories and much history to share…it is 's chancellor especially joyful when we celebrate the 100 club – our centenarians – each and acting as honourary chair of the January. As we all know, our residents also have heart! Harvey Secter. O.M. University’s $500-million Front and Centre campaign, to receiving the Sol From the bottom of my heart, thank you to our staff that supports our Kanee Distinguished Community Service Award from the residents and families 24/7 with the greatest of hearts. We continue to pursue Jewish Federation of Winnipeg, the Outstanding Volunteer leadership initiatives, research and best practices that keep us on track with our Fundraiser Award from the Association of Fundraising centre of excellence journey. Please do not hesitate to contact me directly at Professionals and, with his wife, Sandra, the JNF Negev [email protected] with your ideas and comments. Hope to Award for Community Service, Harvey Secter has earned see you here during the High Holy Day services and celebrations! this prestigious honour many times over. Mazel Tov! Selma Gilfix, Chair 2 Saul & Claribel Simkin Centre Land Sale Paves Way for New Neighbour: Answers to Most Brightwater Senior Living Frequently Asked Questions About Fundraising When the second phase of the Saul & Claribel Simkin Centre opened in 2008, most of our surplus 10 acres remained intact as the Board of Directors Can I leave a gift in my will to the Simkin Centre? contemplated long-term options for the land. After a strategic planning think Yes. More people are discovering estate planning as tank in 2014, the Centre decided to keep a small piece of the land for future another way to give to the Simkin Centre. Giving can expansion and sell the balance. The sale was completed in 2017 and in 2018 increase benefits to your estate and its beneficiaries $8.3 million (the majority of the proceeds) was transferred into the current and have a lasting impact on the Centre. Jewish Foundation of Manitoba (JFM) endowment fund, bringing its total to nearly $9.6 million. “We were looking for stability and flexibility and the Can I designate where I would like my donation JFM responded positively”, said Don Aronovitch, Chair of the Saul & Claribel to go? Absolutely. We have Simkin Centre Foundation Inc. several options for

our donors to choose The endowment fund, which will generate over $400,000 a year, helps pay from: Sunday concert for a portion of many activities and programming: security features no longer series, spiritual health covered by the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA), kosher food and therapeutic (only partially covered by the WRHA), spiritual care, music therapy, additional recreation. A donor recreational programming, our fundraising officer, volunteer/companion also has the option coordinator, supplements to the café and the SimkinCAREConnection. of tailoring his/her L-R Carrie Shenkarow, Jessica donation according To support these items, the Foundation utilized a reserve that was diminishing. Ransby, Rotem Keynan, Einat Paz to particular wishes. Winners of the Simkin Puzzle Race In addition to the endowment fund cash distribution however, we are planning fundraising for enhancement of care, services and programming, as well for Can I acknowledge the Simkin Centre in an obituary replacement of aging equipment and building systems. To the greatest extent and or designate donations to the Centre? possible, we must ensure the Centre is in solid financial shape for generations to The Simkin Centre is pleased to be acknowledged come. The endowment fund and fundraising efforts are critical to maintaining in an obituary as a thank you. Donations can also be and enhancing care, services and programming for our residents, who deserve designated to the Centre. A tribute card will be sent the very best the Simkin Centre can offer. out to the family when a donation is made. 2 What items can I donate to the Centre? Work is well underway on the new Donations of art are welcome however tax receipts seniors housing development next will not be issued unless there is a formal valuation. door to the Simkin - Brightwater Senior We do not accept donations of personal belongings, Living of Linden Ridge. This campus clothing or personal equipment such as wheelchairs. will include health care (similar to Brightwater Senior Living of Tuxedo), memory care, independent supportive living and senior apartments geared to individuals 55+. This project will be constructed in three separate phases beginning with the most westerly portion of the land. Kim Nott, Executive Director, Brightwater The first phase – The Courtyards – is Senior Living of Tuxedo, Laurie Cerqueti, coming in the summer of 2020. The CEO, Simkin Centre, Randall Corwin, CEO, Brightwater Senior Living Group, Michael Courtyards will provide assisted living O'Regan, Construction Manager services and memory care for seniors, Paint Night in Action — Sharing the Pride with a team of professional health care staff who will be available on an as-needed basis. Is the Shabbat Dinner only for people of the Jewish faith? Brightwater co-founder and CEO Randall Corwin is keen on leveraging The Shabbat Dinner is a time of togetherness, love, the values, spirit and synergies between the Simkin Centre and Brightwater. and friendship so people of all faiths are welcome with From catering (offering kosher meals to Brightwater residents), joint outreach/ open arms. This fundraiser is held to raise money to community building programs, to child care (an option for Simkin staff), increase spiritual care services to all residents and intergenerational social and recreation opportunities plus possible Brightwater their families. resident moves to our personal care home, there are countless possibilities to Please contact Aviva for more details about various work together in the months and years ahead. We will keep you posted on options available for legacy gifts and other donations: developments. In the meantime, Randall Corwin and the Brightwater team (204) 589-9027 or [email protected] say “hello” to the Simkin Centre and we say “welcome to the neighbourhood”! 3 An Oasis in the World Functional Movement Research Project It’s been two years since I walked with my wife, Sylvia, through the door of the Simkin Centre, carrying a The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) is a tool that was developed in suitcase – as if going to spend the night at a hotel. 1997 to help clinicians and health care professions screen individuals for risk But this was different. After walking her to a room and of injury and/or a dysfunctional or performance-limiting movement pattern. getting settled, I left Sylvia there by herself, while I went home, alone. It broke my heart. The FMS consists of 7 movement The previous three years I had cared for her, watching patterns which require mobility my wife slide ever so slowly into an alternative reality. and stability, as the graphic Our daily situation ultimately reached the stage where illustrates. The patterns are scored a visiting Social Worker bluntly told me I had only two from 0-3 points, creating a sum choices: admit her to a personal care home, or fall score ranging from 0-21 points. apart. Some choice, eh? The ultimate goal is to modify any individual movement deficiencies identified through FMS and develop a program of corrective exercises to prevent musculoskeletal injuries or restore movement pattern. Enter Ruth Meltzer – a Winnipeg physiotherapist who chose learning more about innovative Functional Movement Pattern in the workplace over retirement. She assembled an advisory committee that decided to approach personal care homes (PCH) If five years ago someone told me about a building- about participating in a pilot program complex housing 200 elderly residents, most of whom – the Simkin Centre is the first PCH were in some stage of dementia, I would have pictured to get involved. As the project lead, it as a place of hopelessness and despair. And I would Ruth secured grant funding from Sherryl Sy, Nurse, "stepping" with Kevin Coates, have been dreadfully wrong. the Workers’ Compensation Board, Personal Trainer/Strength Conditioning Coach, Serratus Movement Centre These two years of visiting Sylvia at the Simkin have recruited Simkin staff and set up the been an eye-opener. Not only am I exposed to a wide sessions – a series of 14 one-on-ones, with a certified fitness instructor and range of behaviour that I never experienced before, but physiotherapist, customized to the needs and abilities of each participant. The more importantly I witness an extraordinary display of accelerated pilot got underway in the spring of 2019 with 7 staff involved; human kindness, compassion, tolerance, and patience given the interest and coaching by Ruth and Kevin Cotes, 30 staff, representing among the staff and caregivers. The caregivers, in nursing, housekeeping, maintenance, recreation and the business office are particular, often work under trying conditions, because some residents, unaware of their own behaviour, can currently in the program. As Ruth Meltzer aptly puts it: “It takes so little to be cruel and abusive. The caregivers, astutely, have make a big difference.” ways of deflecting these acts, often using humour. Indeed, it’s a pleasure to hear a group of them have Although it is too soon to fully assess the success of participation in the Functional a hearty laugh as a release and a relief. Movement Research Project, initial feedback is positive and the plan is to keep monitoring progress and encourage more staff to join the study. As Alanna Kull, In contrast to this, in the outside world, there are seemingly endless reports of genocide, mass killing, Director of Care for the Simkin Centre notes: “Sometimes we need observable and more – with statistics rattled off like scores in performance of basic day-to-day motor skills and stabilizing movements in order sports. Not much to laugh about. With so much for weaknesses and imbalances to become noticeable - imagine what proper hate and anger in the world, life itself often appears mobility and effort can do to help decrease the risk of injury for staff while at downright cheap. Cripes! It’s enough to make a fella work and in our daily lives. I am proud of our staff for stepping up to the plate fall into a state of hopelessness and despair. and thank Ruth and everyone involved for getting this initiative off the ground!” For me, rather, the Simkin Centre is an oasis in the world; truly, a humane haven, where those who no longer can care for themselves are treated with respect and dignity. As such, it fulfills the Jewish concept of Tikkun olam, our duty to repair a broken world.

David Topper is a retired history professor from the University of Winnipeg. He has published five books. The latest, his first work of fiction, is a novel,A Solitary Smile, about Albert Einstein. L-R Dave Pineau, Owner, STRIVE at United Therapies, Ruth Meltzer, Project Lead, Tonya Nelson, Safe Work Manitoba, advisory committee members and Alanna Kull, 4 Director of Care, Simkin Centre AVRUM SENENSKY The Simkin Centre’s board member Avrum Senensky and his wife Cheryl visit resident Saul Bakalinsky regularly. They We launch our mensch series by featuring two former have been very impressed with Winnipeggers who continue to make their mark – and the way staff interacts with him who still have a connection to the city, as well as a – as Saul can be a handful - and connection to the Simkin Centre. with the care he has received. They give special kudos to Nada LEONARD ASPER Ivankovic, unit coordinator, who Leonard Asper, is not is “absolutely fantastic” with Saul, only the president and as well as Donna, Manny and the CEO of Anthem Sports entire team. & Entertainment Corp., a media company in As executive vice president of Toronto, he is a lawyer, L-R Avrum Senensky, Saul Bakalinsky, resident, Lakeview Management Inc. a philanthropist and Len Bakalinsky, Saul's brother, Cheryl Senensky and Lakeview Hotel Investment the recently appointed Corp. Avrum has worked with Chair of The Asper Lakeview and the Levit family for almost 30 years. Given his finance background, Foundation in Winnipeg. including an MBA from the University of Manitoba, majoring in finance, Avrum He is also a member of serves on the fiscal advisory committee of the Simkin Centre board. the Board of Governors of the Saul & Claribel Participating on volunteer boards is Avrum Senensky’s small way of giving back Simkin Centre. Leonard and providing support for the community. He is thoroughly impressed by the served as chair of the dedication of his fellow board members and their willingness to give up so much Centre’s fundraising of their personal time for the Centre. When not working or volunteering his committee and this time and talent, one can catch Avrum on the golf course, at a Jets game, at the leadership plaque says family cottage or playing floor hockey and football with the same group of it all. Leonard continues friends for decades almost every Monday night. Talk about a great role model to support the Simkin Centre in a variety of for sons David and Joshua! Thank you Avrum! ways - we can never say thank you enough to our “magnificent” friend and mensch! Simkin Family Reunion: A Special Tradition GERALD SCHWARTZ, O.C. July 25-28, 2019 will go down in cherished memories for the Born and raised in Winnipeg, the man Simkin family, as their reunion behind the bold deal attracted 125 family members to buy WestJet Airlines from Winnipeg and around is the founder and chief the globe – the grandchildren executive officer of and great-grandchildren of Toronto-based private early Jewish Winnipeggers equity firm Onex Corp. Samuel and Fanny Simkin, as Gerry Schwartz has well as other extended family. a brilliant reputation The couple had six children Seated L-R: Jackie Simkin, Eby Wold, Martin Erlichman, for business and for - sons Blackie, Saul, Jim and Ruth Simkin, Judi Simkin Standing L-R: Barbara philanthropy. He is a director on several boards, Hyman, Em Cohen, Saralyn Greenblatt, Jerry Cohen, has been inducted into the Canadian Business Hall Abe and daughters Jenny Diane Simkin Demeter, Murray Simkin, Ruthy Gale, Gary of Fame and is an Officer of the Order of Canada. Cohen and Clara Erlichman. Simkin, Bernie Simkin, Simon Simkin, Sharron Dudeck, This family has played Sam Simkin, Jack Simkin prominent philanthropic and leadership roles in the city and the Simkin Centre is one huge benefactor of its In light of the close relationship with his Dad and generosity and investment in in conjunction with supporting the Simkin Centre’s long-term health care. The capital campaign several years ago, a tribute to Simkin Centre is proud to patriarch Andrew Schwartz is hung in a prominent bear the Simkin family name Where else would the Simkin family gather for place at the Centre. We thank our friend and mensch – we continue to thank you dinner other than the Simkin Centre? Gerry Schwartz many times over for his today and always! tremendous generosity to the Simkin Centre! 5 The 2019 Simkin Stroll raised KUDOS to Staff $41,000 for therapeutic for Making the Care Connection… recreation and music therapy, with approximately Congratulations to all the staff for their service and compassion with residents 150 people attending our and team play with co-workers – a combined 330 years of service for all annual event. Special thanks milestone staff in 2018. In this issue, we are proud to feature length of service to all our major sponsors – achievements for 30, 25, 20 and 15 years!! Thank you for all that you do and we could not do the Stroll will continue to do - take a bow! without your support. And thank you to Shefa Meats, Pratts Wholesale and Old Dutch for sponsoring the BBQ dinner. From the Stroll itself, especially our “good sports” residents, not to mention the super weather, to the BBQ, Tessie Soriano, Sara Reid, Assistant Susana Pacete, Health Roma Prayag, Silent Auction, 50/50 Nursing, Alanna Kull, Director of Care, Zenaida Care Aide, Laurie Nursing, Alanna Kull and raffle prizes, it Director of Care Almario, Health Care Aide Cerqueti, CEO was great fun. Just ask our WestJet gift of flight winner - Aujah Fowler-Thomas, Social 30 YEARS David Rosner! Worker, Sara Reid, Assistant Dircetor of Care Tessie Soriano, Nursing Finally, thank you to all of our amazing volunteers and supporters of the Centre. 25 YEARS We also want to single out our Resident Council for its donation towards entertainment and posters. We Roma Prayag, Nursing appreciate all of you! Stacey Dutka, Health Care Aide Mark your calendar, and see you at the next Simkin Ronabeth Alfonso, Health Care Aide Stroll on Wednesday, June 3, 2020! Moises Acosta, Health Care Aide

20 YEARS Bernardete Santos, Food Services Ana Rodriguez, Food Services Susana Pacete, Health Care Aide Zenaida Almario, Health Care Aide

15 YEARS William Sass, Environmental Services Laurie Sorokowski, Environmental Services Ramon Gomez, Health Care Aide Priscila Anand, Food Services Norman Goren, resident with Danielle Hyman, Steven Hyman, Ilana Abrams, Adam Hyman, volunteers

Laurie Cerqueti, Sara Reid, Moises Laurie Cerqueti, Ana Rodriguez, Bernardete Santos, Acosta, Health Care Ronabeth Alfonso, Food Services, Food Services Aide Health Care Aide Val Burachynsky, Manager, Food L-R Evelyn Golden, resident, with Aida Santos, companion; Sally Rosenbloom, resident, with Gwendolyn Gervacio, companion 6 Services The 2019 Simkin Stroll raised • Enjoy delicious kosher dishes KUDOS to Staff $41,000 for therapeutic under $10 at our café for Making the Care Connection… recreation and music • Drop by with a friend for lunch therapy, with approximately Thank You or a nosh Congratulations to all the staff for their service and compassion with residents 150 people attending our FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS • Dine-in or take out and team play with co-workers – a combined 330 years of service for all annual event. Special thanks • Check out weekly menus posted …to the Grosberg Family Fund, administered by the milestone staff in 2018. In this issue, we are proud to feature length of service to all our major sponsors – at simkincentre.ca we could not do the Stroll Jewish Foundation of Manitoba (JFM), for the generous achievements for 30, 25, 20 and 15 years!! Thank you for all that you do and • Open to the public from will continue to do - take a bow! without your support. contribution of $25,000.00 towards towel warmers and a Doppler ultrasound for the wound care team. Sam 11:00am – 3:30pm And thank you to Monday thru Friday Grosberg, who was a resident of the Simkin Centre, Shefa Meats, Pratts passed away in 2005; however, his incredible story Wholesale and Old can be found on the JFM web site, as part of the …and while you’re enjoying a bite to eat or a coffee Dutch for sponsoring Endowment Book of Life - www.jewishfoundation. the BBQ dinner. from the café, catch up on some spring/summer org/initiatives/endowment-book-of-life. Special thanks From the Stroll itself, Simkin “buzz”… to Simkin friend David Cohen for coordinating this especially our “good contribution. • Jeff Lieberman was re-elected in May by his fellow graduates as the sports” residents, not alumni representative to the Board of Governors at the University of to mention the super …to the Jewish Federation of Winnipeg, whose support Manitoba. Jeff’s father and holocaust survivor, Aron Lieberman resides weather, to the BBQ, of $12,309.00 will go a long way in helping the Simkin Tessie Soriano, Sara Reid, Assistant Susana Pacete, Health Roma Prayag, Silent Auction, 50/50 Centre fund this year’s High Holy Day Services and at Simkin. Congratulations Jeff! Nursing, Alanna Kull, Director of Care, Zenaida Care Aide, Laurie Nursing, Alanna Kull and raffle prizes, it Kosher food service. • Abigail Kawadza, Nurse, was profiled in National Nursing Week – a Director of Care Almario, Health Care Aide Cerqueti, CEO was great fun. Just …to the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba for $10,862.00 supplement to the Winnipeg Free Press in May. “It’s a very satisfying ask our WestJet gift which allowed us to purchase a shower trolley and career choice,” Abigail says. “I firmly believe that our fingerprints don’t of flight winner - Aujah Fowler-Thomas, Social 30 YEARS associated shower panel for Simkin 1. The trolley fade from the lives we touch.” David Rosner! Worker, Sara Reid, Assistant facilitates the transfer of residents from bed to shower Dircetor of Care • Simkin Centre staff Tessie Soriano, Nursing Finally, thank you to all of without having to be lifted by staff, which reduces the our amazing volunteers and supporters of the Centre. risk of injury. picked up added-value 25 YEARS We also want to single out our Resident Council for advice from dementia its donation towards entertainment and posters. We expert Teepa Snow Roma Prayag, Nursing appreciate all of you! in May. She taught Stacey Dutka, Health Care Aide Mark your calendar, and see you at the next Simkin caregivers that it is less Ronabeth Alfonso, Health Care Aide Stroll on Wednesday, June 3, 2020! about “doing to” and more Moises Acosta, Health Care Aide Standing L-R: Gheslyn Riano, Nurse, Corinna Heieie, Nurse, about “doing with”… Olga Oyugi, Nurse, Teepa Snow, Dementia Expert, Lisa Back, and to never forget that 20 YEARS Clinical Dietician, Connie Dimen, Clinical Dietician; we need permission from Seated: Brenda McGavin, Nurse residents. Bernardete Santos, Food Services Back: Cheryll Milton-Bell, Nurse, Luz Ortilla, Health Care Aide, Ana Rodriguez, Food Services Abigail Kawadza, Nurse, John Malabag, Health Care Aide; Front: • Cindy Greenlay, Manager, Therapeutic Recreation & Support Lori Dela Cruz, Housekeeping, Femi Adedeji, Food Services Susana Pacete, Health Care Aide Services, conducted a workshop in June for families and companions These smiling faces from our Conscious Kindness Zenaida Almario, Health Care Aide – “Meaningful Interactions – How to Make the Most of Your Visiting Day, an initiative of the United Way, also represent Time.” our staff’s heartfelt appreciation for this “cool to be 15 YEARS kind” generosity! • We celebrated Pride Month in June – residents and staff shared in the pride! William Sass, Environmental Services Laurie Sorokowski, Environmental Services Simkin Puzzle Race • Special thank you to our MP Terry Duguid for joining us for Canada Ramon Gomez, Health Care Aide Back by popular demand! Day celebrations... Priscila Anand, Food Services Norman Goren, resident with Danielle Hyman, Steven Hyman, Monday, November 18, 2019 Ilana Abrams, Adam Hyman, volunteers • We welcome Operation Ezra, a Jewish Federation of Winnipeg Simkin Centre - 1 Falcon Ridge Drive initiative, in partnership with the • Doors open at 6:00pm Yazidi Association of Manitoba, in • Puzzle Race begins at 7:00pm hosting a Farmer’s Market at Simkin • $50.00 per person, a tax receipt for the full on Sundays from 11:00am-3:00pm. amount will be issued • Every participant will take home a 1000 piece puzzle • Snacks & beverages for sale • Raffle prizes & 50/50 • Puzzles provided by: Marla’s Puzzle Pantry • Sponsorship is available. Martin Erlichman, resident, Terry Duguid, MP Laurie Cerqueti, Sara Reid, Moises Laurie Cerqueti, Ana Rodriguez, Winnipeg South, RCMP Staff Sgt. Kyle McFadyen, Bernardete Santos, Acosta, Health Care Ronabeth Alfonso, Food Services, Let's get "puzzled" again together! Manitoba Traffic Services Headingley, MB Nicole Godbout, student, Joseph Fiorino, resident, Detachment, Florence Maxey, resident Food Services Aide Health Care Aide Val Burachynsky, Contact Aviva Tabac for more details & to purchase Manager, Food L-R Evelyn Golden, resident, with Aida Santos, companion; Sally Aron Lieberman, resident, Navi Perera, student Rosenbloom, resident, with Gwendolyn Gervacio, companion 6 Services tickets: 204-589-9027 or [email protected] celebrate Pride Month! 7 Eileen Greenberg, resident with Larry Claire Kives, resident with Navi Perera, student The late Shoshana Salamon with Hirst, volunteer and his dog, Dusti Rose friend Suzie Deacon

2019 HIGH HOLY DAY SERVICES AND CELEBRATIONS SCHEDULE

Rosh Hashanah Shabbat Shuvah Kol Nidre Yom Kippur Morning Sukkot Shemini Atzeret Simchat Torah Monday, Sept 30th Saturday, Oct 5th Tuesday, Oct 8th (Yizkor) Monday, Oct 14th Monday, Oct 21st Tuesday, Oct 22nd 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 6:15 PM Wednesday, Oct 9th 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM Choir will perform Choir will perform 10:00 AM Includes Yizkor Tuesday, Oct 15th Choir will perform Tuesday, Oct 1st 10:00 AM Family Hakhaphot 10:00 AM Yom Kippur Conclusion Tuesday, Oct 22nd Choir will perform (Neilah) 2:00 PM Wednesday, Oct 9th 6:30 PM

2019 SHABBAT DINNER - SAVE THE DATE! The Shabbat Dinner Fundraiser is coming up on Friday, October 25th, 6:00pm Our objective is to raise funds to enhance the spiritual health experience for our residents which includes additional programming and staff on weekends. Ticket Prices: Adults: $54.00 Residents of the Simkin Centre: $54.00 Children (Under 8): $36.00. A tax receipt will be issued for a portion of the tickets. Sponsorship is available. Please contact Aviva Tabac for more information and to purchase tickets: (204) 589-9027 or [email protected]

SAUL & CLARIBEL chair vice chair SIMKIN CENTRE Selma Gilfix Gerry Kaplan BOARD OF DIRECTORS Howard Collerman • Meira Gisser • Saul Greenberg • David Kroft • Jonathan Kroft Mirtha Lopez • David Marr • Marilyn Regiec • Avrum Senensky • Emily Shane Carla Shapiro • Leonard Steingarten • Stanley Yaren SAUL & CLARIBEL SIMKIN chair CENTRE FOUNDATION INC. Don Aronovitch BOARD OF DIRECTORS Bob Freedman • Selma Gilfix • Saul Greenberg • Steven Kohn • Jonathan Kroft E.A. (Ted) Lyons, O.C. • Leonard Steingarten

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THE SAUL & CLARIBEL SIMKIN CENTRE MISSION STATEMENT The Simkin Centre is a non-profit personal care home that provides high quality care and services to its residents in accordance with Jewish values and traditions, including a commitment to kedushah/sanctity, derech eretz/respect for all people, and kavod/honour 1 Falcon Ridge Drive due each person. Winnipeg, MB R3Y 1V9 Phone: (204) 586-9781 FACEBOOK.COM/SIMKINCENTRE INSTAGRAM.COM/SIMKINCENTRE Fax: (204) 589-7560