KWCC March Newsletter

Community Events Chronicle

March 2014

www.kingswaycarecentre.ca

Family Members Make A Difference

We continue highlighting a few of the family members who make such a huge difference in

the lives of our Kings Way family. Not only do you spend time with your own family mem-

bers, helping with their care but you develop relationships with other residents.

Chuck Margeson - who comes daily to help with his Mom, Irene. Chuck goes above and

beyond to help with decorating for events, moving furniture around, assisting and joining in

programmed activities and even taking the time to sit and teach card games to the clients of

the Adult Day Program. Thank you so much for noticing how difficult it is for one or two

people to get some jobs done on time!

Wayne Sprague - who comes every day to help his mother-in-law, Dolly. Wayne, the self-

appointed “Zoo Keeper” has taken on the responsibility of feeding, watering and changing

the bird cages daily as well as feeding and changing our new rabbit's cage on weekends and

holidays. He has developed a close bond with other residents and staff members and helps

whenever he can. Thank you Wayne for lightening my load!

Beth Wilson - who comes each day to help with her Mom, Lillian, and also takes time to visit

with other residents who she recognizes as needing additional attention. Thank you for

wanting to do more!

Teresa Shannon - who visits daily with her Mom, Isobel. She has not only donated her time,

but money as well for our Bunny's medical costs, giving us a box full of pennies for us to wrap

and cash in! Thank you Theresa, it will be money well spent!

And to all the others that we haven't been able to mention, thank you from the bottom of

our hearts for all you do. You are all instrumental in making our house a home!

Carol Kent, Community Event Planner

Lower Party Mar 21st at 2PMLower Party Mar 21st at 2PMLower Party Mar 21st at 2PM Upper Party Mar 28th at 2PMUpper Party Mar 28th at 2PMUpper Party Mar 28th at 2PM

COMMUNITY EVENTS CHRONICLE MARCH 2014

Annual Easter Fruit Basket Fundraiser

Our annual Easter Fruit Basket Fundraiser is coming up - watch April newsletter for more details! The baskets will be filled with fresh fruit, with

maybe a treat or two hidden inside. The cost will be $25.00.

KENNEBECASIS Faye Garnett

Mar 1st

Myrna Cooke

Mar 9th

Bobbie McAllister

Mar 24th

QUISPAMSIS

Henrietta Evans

Mar 15th

ROTHESAY Susan Cunningham

Mar 9th

Pamela Penn

Mar 26th

Tribute Cards Tribute Cards Tribute Cards Tribute Cards

Tribute Cards are an attractive and efficient way to send caring messages to family and friends,

and at the same time support our Foundation. A lovely, personalized message printed on a

special card is sent to the recipient, and a tax receipt is issued for your kind donation, for a

minimum donation of $10.00.

For more information please visit our website or call the Foundation office at 847-1131, ext.

1124.

KENNEBECASIS Florence Campbell

Mar 29th

50/50 Tickets50/50 Tickets50/50 Tickets50/50 Tickets

The Foundation will be holding 50/50 Draws.The Foundation will be holding 50/50 Draws.The Foundation will be holding 50/50 Draws.The Foundation will be holding 50/50 Draws. The tickets will be $2.00 each or The tickets will be $2.00 each or The tickets will be $2.00 each or The tickets will be $2.00 each or

3 for $5.00.3 for $5.00.3 for $5.00.3 for $5.00. The Lucky winner will be drawn every two weeks. The Lucky winner will be drawn every two weeks. The Lucky winner will be drawn every two weeks. The Lucky winner will be drawn every two weeks.

Tickets can be purchased from Kim Shaw. The more sold the bigger the prize!!Tickets can be purchased from Kim Shaw. The more sold the bigger the prize!!Tickets can be purchased from Kim Shaw. The more sold the bigger the prize!!Tickets can be purchased from Kim Shaw. The more sold the bigger the prize!!


Special Salute To Staff Member - Doreen McCullough

In July 2013, Care Attendant Doreen Mccullough saw an opportunity to help her fellow Canadians when she saw the terrible flooding occurring in Calgary and surrounding communities in Southern Alberta. Over 100,000 people were displaced from their homes, many losing everything. Taking time out of her vacation Doreen and boyfriend, Peter went to the Canadian Red Cross to see where they could help. The first day of their volunteering, they were asked to help coordinate the relief lines. As residents came to the Red Cross for supplies and/or money, Doreen would help to make sure they had all their paperwork in order to speed the process. Day Two of volunteering took the form of helping clean up a home in the town of High River. She, along with a handful of others put on gloves, masks and overalls and went to work, shoveling muck and sludge out of one of the many affected homes and trying to save as much of the residents’ belongings as possible. Doreen stated it was a terribly sad sight to witness, people’s memories and cherished possessions being thrown out because of the water and mold damage. She stated that at one point, she had to go behind a barn and just cry. She also wanted to say that the people of High River, were amazing, they rallied together in the face of adversity with eve-ryone helping each other get through the disaster. She stated that it was not uncommon to see children with red wagons filled with water coolers coming to the sites and neighbors set-ting up makeshift sandwich tables for volunteers in appreciation for all the help complete

strangers were giving them.

On behalf of the residents and staff of Kings Way Care Centre, we would like to thank you

Doreen, for coming to the aid of other Canadians. We salute you!!!

In Loving Memory

Irene Loughery

April 9, 1931 - Feb 26, 2014

Congratulations to Carol Kent and Wendy Maber on the successful completion of the Therapeutic Activity P r o f e s s i o na l c o u r se . Way to go girls!!

Do you like to have fun, decorate, connect with people and most

importantly LOVE CHOCOLATE??

The Foundation is in the early stages of planning a signature event to fund-

raise for Kennebec Manor and Kings Way Care Centre.

This event is tentatively booked for October 26 at the Saint John Trade & Convention

Centre.

If you would like to participate in the planning of this One Of A Kind event in New

Brunswick, please contact me in the Foundation office asap – 847-1131, ext. 1124

Pastor’s Corner

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; and lean not unto your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct

your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6

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Protestant Communion - Wednesday, Mar 5th at 1:00PM in Chapel,

officiated by Rev. Brenda Schyf

Anglican Communion - Thursday, Mar 20th at 2:00PM in Chapel

RC Liturgy of Word with Eucharist - Sunday, Mar 30th at 2:00PM in Chapel

Sunday Worship each Sunday at 2:30PM - Upper Level (last Sunday at

3:00PM)

Catholic Communion - every Wednesday at 11:30AM in Chapel


March Events

Mar 7&21 Fri 10:00AM Crafts with Martine Upper Level

Mar - Tuesdays 2:00PM Sing-A-Long Lower Level

Mar 6&20 Thu 2:00PM Walking Club Bus Outing

Mar 10 Mon 2:00PM St. Patrick’s crafts Upper Level

Mar 13&27 Thu 9:30AM Lakefield Elementary Bus Outing

Mar 14&28 Fri 9:30AM Back to school - yoga Bus Outing

Mar 17 Mon 2:00PM St. Patrick’s Tea Upper Level

Mar 21 Fri 2:00PM Birthday Party Lower Level

Mar 28 Fri 2:00PM Birthday Party Upper Level


Valentine’s Day Baking & Tea

One of the participants in our day program Zoltan Nevelos , is an avid gardener and enjoys the community

gardening program we have during the spring, summer & fall months.

Now that the colder weather has set in, Zoltan enjoys preparing herbs for our kitchen.


The following article was written by, Rowan Price, a grade 3 student at Lakefield

Elementary School, The residents at Kings Way go to the Lakefield Elementary

School for exercise and art classes each month and have created a special bond

with the students.



Peter RabbitPeter RabbitPeter RabbitPeter Rabbit

It has come to our attention that quite a few children are trying to handle and play It has come to our attention that quite a few children are trying to handle and play It has come to our attention that quite a few children are trying to handle and play It has come to our attention that quite a few children are trying to handle and play with Peter without an adult supervising.with Peter without an adult supervising.with Peter without an adult supervising.with Peter without an adult supervising. It is VERY important that children not be It is VERY important that children not be It is VERY important that children not be It is VERY important that children not be allowed to hold or take Peter out of his cage when there is no one watching.allowed to hold or take Peter out of his cage when there is no one watching.allowed to hold or take Peter out of his cage when there is no one watching.allowed to hold or take Peter out of his cage when there is no one watching. Peter is Peter is Peter is Peter is still a baby, he is nervous of being picked up and if a child handles him the wrong still a baby, he is nervous of being picked up and if a child handles him the wrong still a baby, he is nervous of being picked up and if a child handles him the wrong still a baby, he is nervous of being picked up and if a child handles him the wrong way or accidently drops him, it takes him time to trust us again.way or accidently drops him, it takes him time to trust us again.way or accidently drops him, it takes him time to trust us again.way or accidently drops him, it takes him time to trust us again. He is first and He is first and He is first and He is first and foremost a Therapy Bunny foremost a Therapy Bunny foremost a Therapy Bunny foremost a Therapy Bunny –––– he needs to be gentle with our residents and although it he needs to be gentle with our residents and although it he needs to be gentle with our residents and although it he needs to be gentle with our residents and although it is great that he gets used to people holding him, it is important that he not be fright-is great that he gets used to people holding him, it is important that he not be fright-is great that he gets used to people holding him, it is important that he not be fright-is great that he gets used to people holding him, it is important that he not be fright-ened or injured.ened or injured.ened or injured.ened or injured.

Please closely watch your children’s interactions with Peter.Please closely watch your children’s interactions with Peter.Please closely watch your children’s interactions with Peter.Please closely watch your children’s interactions with Peter. Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you

Community Events

Recyclable Bottles

Community Events is looking for recyclable bottles. We are raising money for Peter Rabbit’s neutering procedure to take place in a couple of months. They can be dropped off at Kings Way Care Centre.

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Yard Sale

Just in time for your spring cleaning, we would like to help you get organized. We are looking for any items you may want to donate for our “Yard Sale” to be held at the end of May. These items should be in good condition and can be dropped off at our Community Events office. More details to follow in our next issue.

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Crafts & Prizes

The residents at Kings Way enjoy making crafts and love BINGO. We are looking of any craft ideas or prize suggestions that you may want to pass along or donate. We are sure that family members, volunteers or staff may have some wonderful suggestions!!

Larry & His Train

A few months ago, Larry Ryan came to Kings Way Care Centre from the hospital. He has a difficult time communicating and finds it very hard to get his desires vocalized. We discovered he worked for CP Rail for a number of years and thought that a model train set might bring some joy back into his life. Carol Kent coordinated the purchase of a second-hand train set from Kijiji and went to work setting it up in the upper dining room. On February 28

th, Larry was brought to the dining room to see ‘his’ train. He

immediately started smiling and talking about his years working for the railway, even interacting with another male resident who happened to be watching as well….Larry was content watching the little train tour the track for about 30 minutes that first day – obviously enjoying the memories it was bringing back. Congratulations staff of Kings Way for always thinking of our residents and bringing joy to every face!

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