NOVEMBER 2013
Remembrance Day Service – LEST WE FORGET
At 11AM on November 11th we at SVNC will pause for a moment of silence to remember the men and women who have served and continue to serve our country in times of war, conflict, and peace. At 2PM in the Main Dining Room we will be hosting a Remembrance Day Service for residents, family and friends. All are Welcome.
VETERANS RESIDING AT SAUGEEN VALLEY NURSING CENTER – WE THANK YOU
FRANK PINDER
CLINT CASSELMAN
FRED BRANDOW
JAMES WRIGHT
CECIL SMITH
Equipment Maintenance
Mackhall Mobility Products will be onsite on both November 4th and 5th to provide professional service and cleaning to all resident wheelchairs and walkers. All equipment in the Home will be brought forth for servicing. Equipment needing minor replacement parts of $50 or less will receive the replacement part free of charge. Equipment needing more extensive service will be quoted on and families will be notified to obtain approval.
Resident Trust Accounts
Trust account statements are now mailed monthly with the billing statement. Please review, and if necessary forward a top up to the main office to ensure that hair salon services, foot care and tuck shop purchases for your loved one are paid. If you would like to set up a trust account to cover these services, please call Lynn Williamson at 519-323-2140 ext 21
Christmas Shopping Trip
November 19th we will be going by bus for a Walmart Shopping Trip. We will depart from SVNC at 10AM and will return around 3PM. We will be eating lunch in Walmart at Tim Horton’s. In order to make this trip a success we will need the support of family members to take their loved one around the shopping center. Staff will be onsite to assist with medications, and personal care needs. Please contact Shelley at 519-323-2140 ext. #25 if you are interested in attending this event with your loved one.
Alzheimer’s Coffee Break
Special thanks to all who contributed to the Alzheimer’s Coffee Break Event. Altogether, with pie sales, pie in the face bids and donations you have helped SVNC raise over $760 for this worthy cause. Your donations are much appreciated and will go to good use at the local Guelph- Wellington Alzheimer’s chapter.
Alzheimer’s Support Group
The Alzheimer’s caregiver support meeting will take place on Tuesday, November 26th from 1:30-3PM in the SVNC library. New members are always welcome. Contact Lindsay for more information at (519) 836-7672.
Family Council Meeting
The next Family Council Meeting will be held on Nov. 19th at 2:30PM in the Maple Room. New members are always welcome.
Just coming for a Visit? – We invite you to make use of the greenhouse, library and Maple room for more private visits with your loved one.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Ruth Orchard Nov. 6
Elsie Woods Nov. 11
Helen Miitel Nov. 12
Louise Boltz Nov. 21
Lorraine Byford Nov. 27
Special Birthday wishes go out to Louise Boltz who celebrates her 104th Birthday this month.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY !
WELCOME WAGON
Laura Perry
Doreen Mitchell
Renie Anderson
FAREWELL & BEST WISHES
Teresa Baker & Thomas Bould who have moved closer to their families.
WITH SYMPATHY
John Cheeseman
Melville Horner
Florence Maveal
Margarete Streu
Marion Schmidt
John Bard
