Simply PurdyPurdy’s Summer NewsletterVolume 4 Issue 3, 2017

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In This Issue• Resident Council News• Oh Canada• Interim Manager• Partner’s In Education• Gardening Club Photos• Resident Profile• Volunteer Profile

Canada Day Quiz1.What are Canada’s twonational symbols?a) salmon and bearb) moose and beaverc) beaver and maple leafd) maple leaf and moose

2.How many time zones arethere in Canada?a) 8b) 6c) 5d) 3

3.When did “O Canada”become Canada’s officialnational anthem?a) 1870b) 1935c) 1999d) 1980

4.What are Canada’s twonational sports?a) hockey and basketballb) lacrosse and hockeyc) hockey and footballd) soccer and baseball

5.What is the population ofCanada?a) 33.5 millionb) 13.5 millionc) 22 milliond) 330 million

6.How many oceans borderCanada?a) 1b) 2c) 3d) 4

1. c 2. b 3. d 4. b 5. a 6. c

Canadian MemoriesMoose, Beaver, Grizzly

Polite, self-effacing, kindEndless sunsets--- home

By : Maureen Bendick P-2

Resident Council News- Gavin Wallace: Left on May 12th for St. Paul’s Hospital. He left all unresolved issue’s to Maxine for thefulltime manager to complete. For the meantime, we have MAY QUON- FORSYTHE who will be takingcare of any issues that may come up.- Smoking Area: It was suggested that the rear entrance and smoking area be power washed. That area gets very dirty with all the cigarettes being discarded on the cement. Hassan Fereidouni, Maintenance supervi-sor, will look into this.- Resident, Family memos: Maxine will make sure notifications are sent out for any building maintenance, e.g. power outage, heat, hot water and plumbing services.- Dining Room Floor: Dining room floor is sometimes not getting mopped on a regular basis. Uma Bola, Crothall manager, is aware of this and will make sure the dining floor is getting cleaned twice a day.- Summer Festive Lunch: South East Asian Theme – lemon-grass marinated chicken thigh, cold vermicelli noodle salad/linguini salad, mango pudding and fresh fruit for dessert. Beer and wine with a Saki option. Dates will be posted throughout Purdy and in elevators. - Father’s Day BBQ, June 18th, 2 - 4:30pm: Was a big success with over 35 residents and 100 family mem-bers attending. - Breakfast Trolley: It was decided that the breakfast would only happen every other week. The reason for this change was that the time saved could be alloted to residents who need one on one visits with an Activi-ty Aide. Activity staff is currently reviewing this in conjunction with residents on all floors.

Oh Canada…What does it mean to you to be Canadian???P-1: It is the best culture in the world. There is none better. (Dolly B.)Canada is the only place where I have lived. A place where we can express ourselves freely. (Polly H.)

P-2: To be Canadian is the privilege of paying taxes. It is better to be from Canada than anywhere else. (Laszlo A. )I don’t know any other living. I have always lived in Canada. I AM CANADIAN! (Jack L.)

P-3: We live in a beautiful country with people who share the same values. Yet, there is room for expression of diverse cultures. (Sheila and Jack M.)A country where we have freedom, beautiful scenery and wonderful people. (Grace G.)Canadians came into Holland when I was 9 years old and liberated our country. I am happy to be in Canada. (Cisca M.)

P-4: I am all for Canada. It is a good home. A great place to live. (Margaret W.)I have had a good life in Canada. Glorious scenery, magnificent places to visit. So beautifully painted by the Group of Seven. (Susan H.)We are proud to be Canadian. Where we all get together as one. (Lilian & Vincent) It is my country. I was brought up here. Born and raised in Montreal until 12 years old. Then on to Ontario. Then B.C. I am a true Canadian, eh? (Suzanne S.)Canada is a helpful country. I am proud to be Canadian. Being Canadian is good! (Mrs. Yuen & Family)…Happy Canada Day! Interviews by Margaret W. & Donna

Interview with interim Administrator Mrs. Mae Quon-Forsythe on June 8th, 2017

Olive: Can you tell us a little bit about yourself? Mae: I was born and raised in Saskatchewan and went to High-School in Regi-na and University in Saskatoon. In 1976 I moved for 15 years to Kamloops. I am married and we have three adult children: 25,27, 31. We then moved in 1991 to the Lower Mainland and settled in South Delta.

Olive: What is your responsibility here at Purdy Pavilion?Mae: I am temporarily filling in as Manager of the Purdy Pavilion until a per-manent manager is found. I come from retirement. Before that, I worked in the

corporate office of Vancouver Coastal Health and previously at Northcrest Care Centre in Delta. My whole career has been in the Long Term Care field. My philosophy is: I believe in Continuous Quality Improve-ment. We all learn as we do our job. Small changes will improve the Long Term Care system. My goal is to promote what is important for our Residents and support their choices. How we would behave respectfully in somebody’s home is not different than how we would treat them in their room at Purdy.

Olive: There were different issues under review and put into action just before Gavin left, such us giving names to each of the four Purdy Floors and street names to the corridors on each floor.Mae: We all shall think more about it and come up with suggestions. However, it is most appropriate for the incoming permanent Manager to bring these projects to a meaningful solution.

Olive: What are your hobbies?Mae: Lane - Dancing, Zumba, biking and reading.

Olive: We would like to thank you very much. Interviewers: Olive and Rolf

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This Newsletter Is Produced By:Purdy Residents and Activity Staff

Canada My name is British Columbia The jewel of the West Coast. Forestry and fishing are The things that I do most.

Hi, I am Alberta A wild west kind of place With cows and oil and moun-tains And lots of open space.

I am Manitoba And I’m Saskatchewan We’re the golden prairies Where fields of wheat grow in the sun

Hi, I am Ontario The home of government To me each year the leaders Of our democracy are sent.

Bonjour, I am Quebec Here French is my language too When I want to ask “how are you?”I say, “comment allez vous?”

Newfoundland, New Bruns-wick And Nova Scotia -- those are we, We are Atlantic Provinces The three musketeers of the sea.

I’m Prince Edward Island And I know I may be small But without me all the rest of you Would have no potatoes at all.

The Yukon, Nunavut and North West Territories are up north. Through ice and cold and polar bears Few brave souls venture forth.

Together we are Canada One nation strong and free With sharing, friends and happiness Forever we will be!

Poem By: Leanne Guenther

Volunteer ProfileClement Ho was born in the USA and raised in Taiwan. He moved to Canada in 2005 and lives in Richmond with his family, including 1 younger brother. Clem-ent, one of the many student volunteers giving their time at Purdy, will be going to medical school in July. He is planning on becoming a doctor. Clement, who enjoys travelling, has been a volunteer for three years now. He enjoys participating in the Tuesday night music program where he has an opportunity to interact with the residents at Purdy. In his free time Clement plays basketball and body builds. Clem-ent, we appreciate all that you do and are so pleased you have continued to be such a valued member of our volunteer services. Thank you! Interview By: Sara and Gigi

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Resident Profile Roger Bedford was born in Toronto, the second generation of a small

family. He has a younger sister who still lives in Toronto and comes to visit regularly.In 1968 Roger came to Lake Louise in an university program. He vis-ited Vancouver and fell in love with the place. Shortly after, he moved here to stay.Roger met the love of his life, Sue, in the late 60’s during a trip to the beautiful Sunshine Coast. They were friends for many years before deciding to “tie the knot”.Roger has been an avid sport and nature lover. He practiced skiing, swimming, hiking and many other activities that kept him outdoors. In 1973 he found an outdoor club with a couple of friends. It was called the Outsetters. The club grew to over a hundred members and is still active in Vancouver.Roger also loved travelling and learning about other cultures. With friends and later with his wife Sue, he travelled to Japan, China, Aus-

tralia, Europe and many other places. One memorable trip he took with Sue was to the Galapagos Islands, in the eastern Pacific Ocean, off the west coast of South America. They also visit Machu Pichu, an ancient Inca city in the Andes Mountains in Peru.Roger was a chartered account and worked at BC Hydro from where he retired in 1998. Faithfull to their love of travelling, Roger and Sue bought an RV and travelled through North America during a whole year!Roger has been a resident of Purdy1 for 4 years. Sue is his constant companion, and she has been known and appreciated by residents and staff alike for her kindness, positivity and constant smile.Story By: Sandra

Partner’s In Education: May 10-June 7 residents from Purdy and students from Magnussen School came together in an intergenerational exchange. The overarching theme this term was 150 years of Canada with each week reflecting some aspect of this theme. Week 1: focused on getting to know each other and brain-storming “all things Canadian.” This resulted in the creation of a laminated banner that will be shared in our main lobby during the week of July 1. Next session: buddies located themselves on either the map of Cana-da or the world and placed their paper flag on this location. Week 3: partners shared in some Canadian trivia and a few songs. Week 4: residents and children shared items of interest to them for a “show & tell” experi-ence. Our Gigi, brought her self-created song book and shared a few favorites. A few children brought their favorite toys. One young man shared his pet stone …apparently he had forgotten his item back at school and picked up a stone along the way…definitely points for creativity and problem solving. Week 5: Full of energy and activity as residents cheered on their young buddies during Sports Day. Of course, our nation-al game of hockey was featured. Week 6: Focused on the Aboriginal roots in Canada. Activity Worker Bon and resident Patrick presented a few informative video clips, some special cultural items and led a discussion which resulted in some thoughtful questions and answers. In the spirit of give and take, children presented home-made pouches w/ hand painted stones .Resident Betty-Lou graciously shared how thankful we are to welcome these wonderful students. She also presented a few Canadian books to Principal Carrie, for their library. We’re not done yet…the children will return on June 21 for a glee club concert. We also look for-ward to watching a slideshow of the 6 weeks that is currently being assembled. Thank you Rolf for all your planning efforts! Story By: Donna

Busy At Work In Our Garden The Thursday Afternoon Garden Club Enjoying The Fruits Of Their

Labors

Show Off Our 150 Years Of Canada Celebration Garden Display

Summer Day HaikuHot dry wind blowingNo rain clouds in sight todayA summer day dawns

By: Norman Crocker