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From Your Manager,

Residency & Service Agreement

August 2018

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Adrian Boe

Summer has finally arrived and we’ve actually had a day or two without wind! August can get very warm, so remember to cover up and stay well hydrated. The garden and grounds look fantastic thanks to those who help out - staff, residents, and of course our “groundskeeper”, Cam. I appreciate not having to deal with garden disagreements this year. It truly is a community garden for all to enjoy and I also want to recognize Burnco Landscape Centre for their generous donation of flowers back in July. They even planted them for us and we now have more flowers than the Butchart Gardens! That’s all for now, stay healthy, happy, and cool! Regards,

Adrian

3.1.7 Décor (Please note this article has been changed as indicated by the underlined text).

The Resident is limited to the décor of their own Suite and is not permitted to hang pictures or place other decorations, plants, or other items in hallways, common areas, or grounds of the Premises.

The Resident may hang pictures or other ornaments on the walls within their Suite only, using proper picture hooks (not the tape-tabbed types). No nails or hooks may be used on the Suite entrance doors. Thumbtacks and scotch tape are not to be used on the walls of the Suite or on the Suite door. Decorations that "stick" to walls or doors are not permitted.

Bus Trips

Aug 2 – 9:30 Walmart

Aug 9 – 10:00 Picnic at the Park

Aug 14 – 9:00 Second hand shopping and Superstore

Aug 15 – 10:00 Ridge Park and BBQ

Aug 17 – 11:00 Casino lunch and Walmart

Aug 22 – 8:00 Pancake breakfast at Southland Trailers

Aug 24 – 9:00 Whoop-Up Days Exhibition Park

Aug 28 – 9:00 Walmart

Aug 29 – 9:00 Heritage Acres Crystal Village and lunch

Aug 30 – 12:15 Movie Mill

CALENDAR EVENTS

Every second and fourth Tuesday at 2:00, there will be a Minor Ailments Clinic upstairs.

They can address colds, aches, pains, and write some prescriptions/refills. There will be a

sign-up sheet; you must have an appointment to be seen. If you have any questions, please

see Roberta.

Come upstairs Saturday at 2:00 for some fun card games. Everyone welcome!

Don’t forget to come and see Garden View’s Pet Therapy Dogs: Laura & Brock the third

Saturday (August 18) at 10:30 and Deanna & Huck the third Wednesday (August 15) at

6:30.

Every Monday at 8:30 there is hand waxing upstairs (except August 6). There is no charge.

See you then!

Every Sunday at 2:00 we have Colour & Chat in the entertainment area. Everyone is

welcome to come and stimulate your creativity and senses, generate wellness, or use as a

relaxation technique through colouring.

Come to the entertainment area Wednesdays at 3:00 and get acquainted at our Happy Hour

Social. Family and friends welcome. See you there!

Thursdays at 8:30 join us for a starter Yoga Class. Everyone welcome!

We will also have Tai Chi Mondays (except August 6) at 9:30. Everyone is welcome; come

and make some friends, and try something new!

Who likes popcorn? Every Friday at 2:00 will be our Popcorn Day! Come visit and enjoy a

bag of popcorn in the tea room. *(while quantities last.)

We will be having exercises in the craft room every Wednesday at 8:30 (with the exception

of August 8 and August 22). See you then!

Maintenance Corner

Chef’s Comments

August 9 – Ole H. August 12 – Lois K. August 14 – Viola B. August 21 – Les H. August 21 – Elaine W. August 23 – Sam K. August 25 – Marion K.

Come and celebrate this

month’s birthdays with Karen’s

Karaoke on August 16 at 2:00

in the entertainment area.

Happy Birthday!

As we fall into the month of August, let’s hope for more great weather and sunshine! Lots of events are taking place including the much anticipated Whoop-Up Days and getting the butter and salt out for some sweet Taber corn! Hope you bring your appetites!

Miguel The summer heat is upon us - keeping cool is important to everyone.

If you have any issues with windows or the air conditioning in your area, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me.

Thanks for all your smiles. Enjoy your summer!

Rob

Symptoms of a Stroke

The five signs of a stroke are:

1. Weakness - Sudden loss of strength or sudden numbness

in the face, arm, or leg, even temporary.

2. Trouble Speaking - Sudden difficulty speaking,

understanding, or confusion, even temporary.

3. Vision Problems - Sudden trouble with vision, even if

temporary.

4. Headache - Sudden severe and unusual headache.

5. Dizziness - Sudden loss of balance, especially with any of

the above signs. You cannot control your family history,

age, gender, or ethnicity. You can do something about

other factors that could increase your risk of having a

Stroke, including obesity, diet , diabetes, smoking, high

blood pressure, and high blood cholesterol.

Strokes can be treated, recognize and respond to the warning

signs.

Additional Items:

Aug 2 - 2:00 Doug & Friends Aug 5 - 6:30 Salvation Army Aug 9 - 2:00 Alice & Friends Aug 14 - 2:00 Jill Melody Aug 16 - 2:00 Birthday Party with Karen’s Karaoke Aug 21 - 2:00 Yvonne Nelson Aug 23 - 10:00 Nygard Women’s Clothing hosted by Karen Minkus Aug 23 - 2:00 Tom Price Aug 28 - 2:00 Richard Wadham Aug 30 - 2:00 Jim Lacey

Reminders

Emergency Preparedness - Release of Dangerous Goods

In the event that dangerous goods are released into the outside environment, the Foundation has

processes in place to minimize the impact on residents. Should the dangerous goods be airborne, air

intake systems will be shut down, windows and doors will be closed, and residents will be asked to

remain indoors until such time that release has been deemed controlled.

In certain situations, the lodge may need to be evacuated. Management will provide directions to

evacuate safely to secure holding areas.

Please see your manager if you have any questions or concerns.

The following articles in the Residency & Service Agreement have been changed. The items

underlined indicate the changes made.

3.1.8 Maintenance

The Resident shall be responsible for:

maintaining reasonable cleanliness and sanitary standards throughout the Premises;

the cost of replacing or repairing walls, flooring, bathroom, or any other fixtures damaged by

the Resident or by the use of mobility devices;

the cost of replacement or repairing Foundation appliances/equipment;

a minimum cost of $100.00 as a result of a false fire alarm.

3.1.9 Common Areas/Outdoor Space

The Resident is entitled to share will all other Residents of the Premises the use of common

areas, including, but not limited to, the dining room, living room or lounge, hallways, patio, and

outdoor areas, including gardens and/or flower beds. The Foundation may change or reconfigure

common area spaces or the use of such spaces at its discretion.

SPECIAL EVENTS The Foot Doctor will be here August 8 at 9:00. Please see Roberta for

an appointment.

We are having the annual Picnic at the Park on August 9 at 10:00.

Please sign up early. Any questions, please see Roberta.

Leishman Hearing will be here August 16 at 9:30 for your hearing aid

needs.

August 22 at 8:00, we will be going to a Whoop-Up pancake breakfast

to celebrate Whoop-Up Days. Sign up early!

August 30 at 12:15, we will be going to the Movie Mill. Please see

Roberta for movies and times.