Body: RULAC Type: Document Meeting: Regular Date: 2011 Collection: Documents Municipality: Frontenac County
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THOUGHTS ON SEPTEMBER “Try to remember the kind of September When life was slow and oh so mellow Try to remember the kind of September When grass was green and grain so yellow Try to remember the kind of September When you were a young and a callow fellow Try to remember and if you remember Then follow–follow, oh-oh.”
- Try to Remember, Lyrics by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt
“Shine on, shine on harvest moon Up in the sky, I ain’t had no lovin' Since January, February, June or July Snow Time ain’t no time to stay Outdoors and spoon, So shine one, shine on harvest noon For me and my gal.”
- By Nora Bayes and Jack Norworth, 1903
“By all these lovely tokens September days are here, With summer’s best of weather And autumn’s best of cheer.”
- Helen Hunt Jackson, September, 1830-1885
About September: The birthstones for September are the Sapphire (truth, sincerity, loyalty, and commitment) and the Lapis Lazuli (protection, understanding). Birth flowers for September are the Aster and Morning Glory.
“For man, autumn is a time of harvest, of gathering together. For nature, it is a time of sowing, of scattering abroad.”
- Edwin Way Teale
“The definition of a Harvest Moon is: the full moon closest to the fall equinox. The Harvest Moon was thus named because it rises within a half-hour of when the sun sets. In early days, when farmers had no tractors, it was essential that they work by the light of the moon to bring in the harvest. This moon is the fullest moon of the year. When you gaze at it, it looks very large and gives a lot of light throughout the entire night. No other lunar spectacle is as awesome as the Harvest Moon.”
- Harvest Moon Lore
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Fairmount Grapevine Gazette SEPTEMBER 2011 A Newsletter for Residents and Families, Staff, Volunteers, and the extended Fairmount Community.
FAIRMOUNT AUXILIARY NEWS
EVALUATION FORM – FAIRMOUNT GRAPEVINE GAZETTE
Next Meeting Dates September 6, 1 p.m. in the Auditorium October 4, 1 p.m., in the Auditorium
In an effort to make the Grapevine Gazette more interesting to our readers, we are seeking your feedback about your newsletter. All comments are welcome, both compliments and opportunities for improvement.
Guests or potential new members are welcome
- Do you read the Grapevine Gazette?
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We are now selling tickets for our next major fundraiser, which is a draw for a beautiful handmade quilt (pictured below) generously made and donated by Auxiliary member Carmel Conner. The draw will take place at our annual Tea and Sale on Friday October 7th at 3:00 pm.
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- Do you like the format of the newsletter?
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Our first meeting for the new season will be on September 6th in the main Auditorium. If anyone has an idea for a new fundraising activity, and would be willing to lead an event with the support of the Auxiliary, we would be very interested in hearing from you.
If no, please suggest a better format:
- What kinds of articles would you like to read in the future?
Our “Previously Loved Items” sales from the display cabinet in the main lobby have been a good fundraiser for us, and are also fun for the residents and staff who look forward to our newest offerings each month. If you have items we could use please contact Lynda Laird, volunteer coordinator, or myself at 613 634-0528. As mentioned above, our Tea and Sale will be held this fall on October 7th, from noon to 3:30 pm. This is Thanksgiving weekend for those who like to plan ahead, so why not bake a little extra that weekend to support our sale, or conversely come out and purchase your items at our sale and not bake at all! October will be here before we know it. We encourage family members and volunteers to join the Auxiliary, even if you are only able to help out at some of our events. Your support is always appreciated.
- Please give us some suggestions for improvement:
If you would like to add your name to our email list, please print your email address here:
Barry Rogers – President, Fairmount Home Auxiliary Please complete and remove this evaluation page and send it to Lorraine Farrar, Editor of the Grapevine Gazette, at Fairmount Home, or leave it at Reception.
FAMILY COUNCIL
Spiritual and Religious Care, ext. 582, Pastor Lewis Bryant
Family Councils strive to provide a safe forum for families to share experiences, receive information and mutual support, discuss and seek solutions to common concerns and establish meaningful lines of communication between families and staff. The goal is to enhance the quality of life for our residents.
Worship Services - In the Auditorium
If any family members or persons of importance to residents are interested in forming a Family Council, or would like more information about what is involved, please contact Julie Shillington (extension 500) or Mary Lake (extension 510).
September 4
Third Day Worship Centre
2 p.m.
September 11
Salvation Army
2 p.m.
September 18
Kingston Standard Church
2 p.m.
September 25
Glenburnie United Church
2 p.m.
Roman Catholic Service – 2nd Friday of each month NOTE: No service in September
SCHOOL OF DANCE We had the joy of hosting many beautiful brightly costumed dancers from Leisa’s School of Dance in July and August. They were generous to share the talents that they had honed during their summer camp program. They most certainly brought a lot of pleasure to our residents and all that had the chance to see them perform.
Welcome new residents Glenna Nesbitt Janet Hollingsworth Vera Milo Charlotte Czychun
Staff Milestones: Sherry Gibbs – 25 years Congratulations!
Happy Birthday to the following residents: Elizabeth MacDonald, 4 September Edith McEwen, 10 September Bessie Smith, 12 September Penka Mihalkova, 12 September Lois Russell, 12 September Sally Miller, 20 September Edna Holt, 20 September Thomas Cash, 21 September Earla McConnell, 25 September
STAFF SERVICE TEA The staff service tea has been scheduled for October 18th at 2 pm
NOTE: Fairmount will no longer be a pick up or delivery site for dry cleaning effective September 1st.
in the main lobby.
Deadline for the next issue is on or before September 13, 2011. Submissions can be phoned in (ext. 502), dropped off, or sent by email to lfarrar@frontenaccounty.ca
Volunteer Corner – Lynda Laird, extension 581
Recreation Update - Violet Yovanovich (#571), Mari Vepsalainen (#572)
On Saturday August 13th resident and community participants in the Legacy of Learning Painting Program had the opportunity to share their work with the Verona community at their weekly Farmer’s Market. We had to cancel our scheduled display at the Women’s Art Festival due to weather, but will be at the Kingston Fall Fair inside the arena. When you’re at the Fair between September 15th and 18th be sure to pop in to visit with the volunteers and residents manning the display!
It is hard to believe that the summer of 2011 is wrapping up! We have had a busy fun filled time here at Fairmount Home. Our varied summer activities kept us busy, including van drives in the country, picnics, visits to the Verona farmers market, two visits to Rotary Park, Men’s Club Picnic, and the annual Loughborough Lake fishing trip. We enjoyed our Ice Cream Socials and the weekly Family and Resident BBQ’s.
Thank you to Youth Volunteers: This summer we were blessed to have a fabulous team of youth volunteers assist us with programs and activities. They helped us weekly with BBQ’s, horticulture, Bingo, Ice Cream Socials, Beauty Break, outdoor walks and more! Our greatest hope of course is that some of these youth will continue on through the school year to help on weekends with Outdoor Walks, Exercises or the Sunday Worship Services, which are all great areas of need. The youth brought with them enthusiasm, energy, a genuine desire to make a difference, and endearing senses of humour. We will clearly miss you when you return to school, but wish you all the best and hope to see you again soon!
Volunteer Needs: Do you enjoy staying active, encouraging others to be active, singing hymns, or visiting with a lovely group of ladies? We are looking for more volunteer helpers with the Saturday morning exercise program and walks; Sunday afternoon Worship Services; and the Wednesday morning 1South Beauty Break. The more help we have with these activities the more residents who can participate! And, don’t forget family members that we always appreciate your help as well!
Our Baby and Kid Day on the 15th of August was a true hit with many of our residents, with staff and volunteers bringing their wee ones to enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with face painting, games, ice cream and visiting with our residents. Melissa and Lesley both brought their newest family members to meet their “Fairmount Family”. Congratulations ladies! The gardens kept us VERY busy this summer with planting, weeding, watering, dead heading and harvesting! Many residents enjoyed their reward of fresh tomatoes from the vine at the end of the gardening sessions. With the help of dedicated residents, volunteers, staff and families our gardens are blooming beautifully! Our Culinary Programs are this months Feature Program in our program evaluation process. As mentioned in the previous Gazette edition, the recreation team and Volunteer Coordinator are collaborating in this process to evaluate our existing programs by reviewing the program goals, objectives and volunteer job descriptions. Having resident, staff and volunteer feedback helps us to go forward in ensuring the high quality, residentcentered programming and opportunities that we strive to offer. Culinary programs come in several different forms. We have the Diners Club which is offered once a month at Breakfast, Lunch or the Dinner hour. It offers residents a chance to play a key role in menu choices and the opportunity to enjoy their favorite foods through take-out, dining in, or by assisting with the meal preparation. This program is also available for family and friends to participate in. Our objective of the program is to provide for socialization, positive interaction and comradeship for residents and their guests. Resident and Family BBQ’s run from June until September and provide the opportunity of combining the outdoor environment with music, social stimulus and smell of the BBQ. They create an ambiance that is relaxing, stimulating and most enjoyable. This summer we were pleased to have so many families and friends join in on this delicious summer tradition. Each Home area enjoyed one BBQ per month as we would alternate Home areas each week, with the exception of the last two BBQ’s, as they are a “wrap up” for the season and thus hosted for the whole floor. Thank you to all volunteers, staff and family for their support and hard work. We could not have had such a fabulous summer without all of your help!
MEMORIAL SERVICE You are invited to attend a special Memorial Service on Tuesday, September 20th at 6:30 pm In the Fairmount Home Auditorium Join us to celebrate the lives of those residents who have passed away since January. Refreshments will be served.
Special Events – Family members and friends are welcome to attend these events with residents Sept 3 Sept 6 Sept 7 Sept 10 Sept 15 Sept 16 Sept 20 Sept 20 Sept 26 Sept 27 Sept 27
Verona Garlic Festival Bus trip (sign up) Entertainment with “Sunshine Soul”, 6:30 pm, Café Second Floor Residents and Family “Round-Up” BBQ, Courtyard, 11:30 am Country Van Drive, 1:00 pm, (sign up) Alzheimer’s Society Coffee Break, 2:00 pm, Café Kingston Fall Fair Tour, 9:30 am (sign up) Diners Club Trip to Cataraqui Mall Food Court, 11:00 am (sign up) Memorial Service, 6:30 pm, Auditorium Entertainment with BJ Hughes, 1:45 pm, Café Resident Council/Food Committee Meeting, 2:00 pm, 2 North Activity Room Entertainment with “Porch Jammers”, 6:30 pm, Café
TO FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS: Would you like to receive the above list by email each month? If so, please send your email address to the editor: lfarrar@frontenaccounty.ca
Accreditation time again—by Mary Lake, DRC Fairmount Home has been accredited since 1989 and our next survey is scheduled for January 2012. Accreditation Canada is a major national accreditation body for organizations across all health sectors in Canada. It is an independent, non-government, not-profit organization that involves examining everyday activities and services against standards of excellence. Accreditation is a tool to improve patient safety. The standards are evidence-based and include Required Organizational Practices (ROPs) that further enhance patient safety. The staff have recently completed 2 mandatory instruments, Worklife Pulse and Patient Safety Culture Survey. It is widely recognized that the health care environment is one of the most difficult to work in due to the physical and emotional nature of work, the high risk of work-related injury, workload and work schedules. The goal of the Worklife Pulse Survey is to enable organizations to monitor key work life areas. The Patient Safety Culture Survey measures the presence and degree of safety culture. The results of the surveys will help us identify strengths and gaps and work with staff to identify opportunities for improvement. Watch for more information in future issues of the Gazette.
Generation Jamboree This Fall we will be starting an exciting new initiative thanks to funding from the Community Foundation for Kingston + Area. For 10 weeks we will be bringing together pre-school aged children, one of their parents, and residents from 1 North for one hour Music Therapy Sessions on Fridays. This program will be facilitated by our Music Therapist, Recreation Therapist and volunteers, and will encourage fun-filled singing, movement and relationship building. If you know a parent with a pre-school child who would like to benefit from this free opportunity, please encourage them to contact Lynda Laird at x 581, Violet or Mari in Recreation, or email llaird@frontenaccounty.ca
INSERVICE FOR STAFF As required by the Long-Term Care Homes Act Fairmount will be conducting a violent outburst exercise later in the fall. Please watch for further information that will be posted in the Home and on its website.
Photos from recent activities and events Gardening with youth volunteers
Fishing on Loughborough Lake in August
BBQ’s and outdoor fun
