Winter 2008 SASKATOON CONVALESCENT HOME
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Winter 2008 SASKATOON CONVALESCENT HOME daily and an average of 85 frozen meals is provided weekly. As the Saskatoon Convalescent Home continues to work with vari- ous community supports, it is our hope that we can work with the Caswell Hill Community Association in becoming a strong partner in contributing to enhancing the community in which we live. Visit our website at: www.saska- toonconvalescenthome.com. Saskatoon Convalescent Home is admissions to Saskatoon an affiliate organization of the Convalescent Home. All requests WHAT’S INSIDE Saskatoon Health Region. The for admissions go through them. Convalescent Home _______ 1 Home’s vision is “A safe nurturing Monday through Friday a home environment”. There are fifty- Community Day Program (CDP) is Executive Members _______ 2 nine permanent residents who available for individuals who reside Caswell Pre-Kindergarten _ 2 reside in the Home. One room is in the community. The day program reserved for respite to accommodate offers meals, socialization and New Skating Rink ________ 4 individuals who live in the commu- bathing services to those individuals Caswell Programs ________ 5 nity and require short term admis- who are isolated in our community. sions for up to thirty days. This bed CPAS assesses individual’s needs Mayfair Library Programs _ 6 allows for planned relief for the and make recommendations for par- When It Snows ___________ 8 caregivers and needs to be booked ticipation. Adopt-a-Grandparent ____11 in advance through Client Patient Recently, the Saskatoon Access Services (CPAS). Convalescent Home began provid- Kids Can Colour ________ 12 CPAS is responsible to assess ing Meals on Wheels. Currently, an potential residents and prioritize average of 22 hot meals is served Caswell Hill Community Newsletter 1 YOUR CASWELL COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE MEMBERS NEWS Tracy Ridalls John Nicholson Maxine Kinakin The newsletter is published three times President Soccer Coordinator & Member at Large a year, in January, April and August. Member at Large Melanie Sadler Raeanne Van Beek Advertising deadline for the next Secretary Amber Christensen Member at Large newsletter is April 1st. Rates are $25 Member at Large Chloe Corcoran Rusty Durant business card / $40 quarter page / $80 Treasurer Diane VanBrabrant Member at Large half page. Articles about community Member at Large Chasity Berast Wilma Groenen events, issues and people are welcome. Newsletter Coordinator Dorothy Johnstone Member at Large & Member at Large Member at Large Donna Blunt Glenn Dougan Jaimie Peters School Liaison Rink Coordinator & Member at Large Member at Large CASWELL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MEETINGS CASWELL When: The second Tuesday of every month COMMUNITY PRE- Where: Saskatoon Convalescent Home KINDERGARTEN 101 31st Street West Time: 7:30 p.m. Caswell Pre-Kindergarten has 1 openings for 3 and 4 year old stu- Meetings usually last about 1 /2 to 2 hours and are really fun. They are also a great way to meet your neighbours and become involved in your dents in January 2008. The Pre-K community. Everyone is welcome. Childcare available. class is a half-day of activity offered Mailing address P.O. Box 30011, RPO 32 to children and families in the Saskatoon, SK S7L 7M6 Caswell community. We offer a wide E-mail address [email protected] range of programming for students and their families, and the Pre- Kindergarten is taught by a certified teacher and educational assistant. You may also pre-register your child for 2008-2009! To qualify, Volunteer for Our New Social Committee your child much be 3 years of age by the beginning of the next school If you like coordinating social activities and events for groups, getting year. people involved, and hosting parties, then this committee is for you! You are invitied to visit the pro- The primary purpose of this group is to host social events and activi- gram at Caswell School (204-30th ties for the entire Caswell Hill Community. Events could include com- Street) to see it in action. Please call edy shows, dinners, potlucks, dances, holiday parties and more! Rhonda Wacker at 683-7160 for If you would like to volunteer contact Jaimie Peters, our Social more information about the Caswell Committee Coordinator, at 242-8168. Pre-Kindergarten program! 2 Caswell Hill Community Newsletter Caswell Hill Community Newsletter 3 VOLUNTEERS BUILD NEW SKATING RINK for Build Day…… about 70 more than expected, but with the cold weather (-24 degrees) they were def- initely needed. The rink was put up in approxi- mately 5 hours. The new rink is directly behind Caswell Community School and will be a winter “hot spot” for everyone, young and old! Caswell Hill is an amazing com- Hill Community Association and munity and has some of the most Caswell Community School agreed wonderful volunteers! to do whatever it took to make this project work. Within just a few weeks, we have worked together to dismantle the old rink, and design the new one. Fred Konkin’s grandchild goes to On December 6th, 2007 the new Caswell Community School rink was built and the community of Caswell celebrated the completion A big thank you to all the wonder- of our rink. ful volunteers who made this hap- Over 215 volunteers showed up pen, businesses who pitched in with door prizes and food items, the Home Depot, and KABOOM! Frosty Volunteer In October 2007, an announce- Interested in ment was sent out through numer- ous agencies to schools, community helping organize an associations and non-profit groups, adult community shinny trying to locate a recipient for a tournament at the new rink? “new rink”, through the generosity Call Jaimie at of KABOOM and Home Depot. 242-8168. The Parent Council at Caswell Community School, the Caswell Three generations of volunteers 4 Caswell Hill Community Newsletter CASWELL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION PROGRAMS Have fun, exercise, learn something new, get to know your neighbours, and get out of the house this winter! Register for Caswell Community Association Programs from: 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Caswell Community School on Tuesday, January 22 & Wednesday, January 23 Adult Adult Sport Night Caswell School 8:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday Jan 24 Free Outdoor Walking Club Christ Church 1:00 -3:00 p.m. Tues & Thurs Free Smart Start YOGA Christ Church 7:30–8:30 p.m. Tuesday Feb 5 $40.00 Smart Start YOGA Christ Church 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Saturday Feb 2 $40.00 Child/Youth Ages 8-12 ~ Floor Hockey Caswell School 7:00-8:30pm Thursday Jan 24 Free Ages 10-14 ~ Me Ta We Tan Caswell School 6:30-8:30pm (drop-in) Wednesday Jan 23 Free Under 10 ~ Soccer Skills Caswell School TBA TBA Free Kids and Parents Gym Caswell School TBA TBA Free No Programs Between Feb 18-22 & Mar 21-28 For More Information Call Glenn at 665-5563 PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE Rink Location: Caswell Community School, 204 30th St. West Days & Times: Tue & Thu 6–8 pm Sun 2–4 pm Caswell Hill Community Newsletter 5 PROGRAMS AT MAYFAIR LIBRARY KIDS PROGRAMS p.m. You may register in person or before the program. Mayfair Branch 975-7591 by phone (975-7591). Travel back in time with Jester and George, a fun-loving purple monkey. FREE DROP-IN PROGRAMS Chocolate Kisses They will take you back to the Drop-In Programs may have a sea- Tuesday / February 12 / 4 p.m. / Middle Ages to explore castle life. Community Room sonal theme. If you would like to Experience songs played on a 16th Children under 7 years old must know the theme in advance, please century lute and ancient games of be accompanied by an adult. call ahead (975-7591). Parents and skill. We’ll also see how rope was Make a sweet treat for a friend, caregivers are expected to remain in made with Viking whipcord bob- with some chocolate kisses. the Library during story times. bins. Space is limited. Registration Family Story Time begins Tuesday, January 22 at 1 p.m. FOR THE FAMILY Wednesdays / 10:30a.m. / All year You may register in person or by Cards, Crafts and Chocolate round / Community Room phone (975-7591). Friday / December 14 / 3:30 - 5:30 A fun-filled program for the whole p.m. family. Bring your mom, dad, Winter Games Drop by to make a little some- grandparent or babysitter for 30 Tuesday / February 19 / 2 p.m. / thing for someone special. All the Community Room minutes of stories, songs and action supplies will be provided. There will For ages 7-12 years rhymes. An adult must accompany be treats to help make it a merry Are you ready to become an children under the age of four. time. Come and go as you like, there Olympic competitor? Come test The Mayfair Branch opens to the is no need to register. general public at 1 p.m. Doors are your muscles and see which sport opened at 10:15a.m.for Family Story you excel in. Time only. Space is limited. Registration begins Tuesday, January 29 at 1 p.m. Singing with Sylvia You may register in person or by Friday / January 4 / 2 p.m. For all ages phone (975-7591). Celebrate winter with Children’s Entertainer Sylvia Chave. Afternoon Play Time Wednesday / February 20 / 2 p.m. / Note: Children under 6 must be Community Room accompanied by an adult Free tick- For ages 7-12 years www.caswellhill.ca ets available 1/2 hour before the Bored? Come to the library to program. Caswell Hill has a play some games, chase away your new website!! winter blues and win a prize. What Is On Your Toque? Read information on the Space is limited.