KWCC April Newsletter

Community Events Chronicle

April 2016

www.kingswaycarecentre.ca

Volunteer AppreciationVolunteer AppreciationVolunteer AppreciationVolunteer Appreciation

We are so very lucky here at Kings Way Care Centre, to have such a wonderful We are so very lucky here at Kings Way Care Centre, to have such a wonderful We are so very lucky here at Kings Way Care Centre, to have such a wonderful We are so very lucky here at Kings Way Care Centre, to have such a wonderful support group of volunteers willing to spend their time organizing support group of volunteers willing to spend their time organizing support group of volunteers willing to spend their time organizing support group of volunteers willing to spend their time organizing activities, helping staff, caring for animals, taking bottles to be recycled, activities, helping staff, caring for animals, taking bottles to be recycled, activities, helping staff, caring for animals, taking bottles to be recycled, activities, helping staff, caring for animals, taking bottles to be recycled, entertaining and being special friends to so many of our residents!entertaining and being special friends to so many of our residents!entertaining and being special friends to so many of our residents!entertaining and being special friends to so many of our residents!

To show how much you all mean to us, we are providing TWO dates and times To show how much you all mean to us, we are providing TWO dates and times To show how much you all mean to us, we are providing TWO dates and times To show how much you all mean to us, we are providing TWO dates and times when we can serve you and say thank you!!when we can serve you and say thank you!!when we can serve you and say thank you!!when we can serve you and say thank you!!

Annual Volunteer Breakfast Annual Volunteer Breakfast Annual Volunteer Breakfast Annual Volunteer Breakfast

Upper Dining RoomUpper Dining RoomUpper Dining RoomUpper Dining Room

Thursday, April 14Thursday, April 14Thursday, April 14Thursday, April 14thththth beginning at 9am beginning at 9am beginning at 9am beginning at 9am

1st Annual Volunteer Pizza Party1st Annual Volunteer Pizza Party1st Annual Volunteer Pizza Party1st Annual Volunteer Pizza Party

Upper Dining RoomUpper Dining RoomUpper Dining RoomUpper Dining Room

Friday, April 15Friday, April 15Friday, April 15Friday, April 15thththth beginning at 4:30pm beginning at 4:30pm beginning at 4:30pm beginning at 4:30pm

for the schoolfor the schoolfor the schoolfor the school----aged volunteers that are not able to attend the breakfastaged volunteers that are not able to attend the breakfastaged volunteers that are not able to attend the breakfastaged volunteers that are not able to attend the breakfast

Please let me know ASAP if you plan to attend one of these events. Please let me know ASAP if you plan to attend one of these events. Please let me know ASAP if you plan to attend one of these events. Please let me know ASAP if you plan to attend one of these events.

Let us show our appreciation for all YOU do! Let us show our appreciation for all YOU do! Let us show our appreciation for all YOU do! Let us show our appreciation for all YOU do!

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847847847847----1131 ext 2340 or 1131 ext 2340 or 1131 ext 2340 or 1131 ext 2340 or [email protected]@[email protected]@kwcc.ca

Upper Party Apr 15th at 2PMUpper Party Apr 15th at 2PMUpper Party Apr 15th at 2PM Lower Party Apr 22nd at 1PMLower Party Apr 22nd at 1PMLower Party Apr 22nd at 1PM

COMMUNITY EVENTS CHRONICLE APRIL 2016

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KENNEBECASIS

Howard Beatty

Apr 4th

Leona Pottle

Apr 15th

ROTHESAY Ronald Lockhart

Apr 4th

Grace Wilson

Apr 9th

Beryl Jones

Apr 11th

William Gibbs

Apr 13th

Gild Kirkegaard

Apr 27th

QUISPAMSIS

Paul Ouellette

Apr 12th

Mabel Crease

Apr 16th

Gail Eastwood

Apr 21st

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.

Seniors and Youth Working Hand-in-Hand!!

Our seniors day program is making baby blankets for First Steps

Housing. “First Steps” provides safe housing for young moms and

pregnant women. Also, in conjunction with the program the

Quispamsis Girl Guide troop came in to visit & entertain our

residents and with the scraps from the blankets they helped make

dog toys that will be sold in support of the SPCA.

Ladies working on a baby blanket.

Girl Guides working

on dog toys and singing



Kings Way residents kept busy in March with St. Patrick’s Day, Easter Bonnet Parade, Kings Way residents kept busy in March with St. Patrick’s Day, Easter Bonnet Parade, Kings Way residents kept busy in March with St. Patrick’s Day, Easter Bonnet Parade, Kings Way residents kept busy in March with St. Patrick’s Day, Easter Bonnet Parade,

school visits, Tropical Tuesday and enjoying visits with family & friends and each other!!school visits, Tropical Tuesday and enjoying visits with family & friends and each other!!school visits, Tropical Tuesday and enjoying visits with family & friends and each other!!school visits, Tropical Tuesday and enjoying visits with family & friends and each other!!

In Loving Memory

Audrey Holder

Sep 09, 1915 - Mar 30, 2016

A Friendly Reminder

The sun is out and so are the children playing in

the playground! Please slow down and take

your time in the parking lot and the long drive

way to Squire Drive. Our residents may be out

walking/wheeling and many of them will want

to see the playground.



Bulk Food Purchasing Program

Why buy in Bulk??? There are many benefits – specialty items that are

not available at a retail store and the cost savings!! If you have

sampled a particular food item at a restaurant or at one of our parties, chances are

you can order it in bulk to try at home.

1. Please contact Ruth McQuinn at 847-1131 x2446 for further details.

2. Orders placed and paid for by Friday afternoon will be delivered on the

following Monday.

4. If quantities are too large, please consider sharing with a friend or co-worker.

Another wonderful example of what a great

family the Kings Way Care Centre staff &

residents are, is their willingness to give.

With more and more food being sent out to

our Centennial School families each month,

some staff members have stepped up and are

donating amazing foods for our residents to pack in the back packs! Those

of you who have already donated, we thank you from the bottom of our

hearts. If you are interested in donating here are some items to consider:

bagels, loaves of bread, crackers & cheese, packages of dry noodles, cans

of pasta sauce, apple sauce, pudding, minute rice, juice boxes, fruit such as

raisins, apples, oranges, clementines and vegetables such as carrot sticks

and celery sticks.

On the last Thursday of each month,

Kings Way Care Centre residents fill

backpacks for children, whose families

are in need, ensuring that they will have

food for the weekend.

The Eden Alternative - It Can Be Different

The Eden Alternative Philosophy of Care is guided by a set of Ten Principles.

This month we will explore Principle #5, the 3rd of the Antidote Principles.

We hope you are enjoying these informative tidbits on Eden!

The Eden Alternative Principle #5

An Elder-centered community imbues daily life with variety and spontaneity by

creating an environment in which unexpected and unpredictable interactions and

happenings can take place. This is the antidote to boredom.

With 70 -75 people living in one "house", a certain amount of routine and predictability creates

a good environment for people with cognitive-communication impairment. Routine gives

residents an opportunity to improve independence and safety. However, without variety people

may start to disengage. There is a balance that must be achieved.

Staff, volunteers and families all need to create environments where everyone can find the

variety and spontaneity they need to fill the empty moments of the day. We need to be equipped

to be in the moment and not just focused on checking off our list of tasks for the day. It

takes trust and it takes strong relationships. Welcoming the community through activities

and entertainment; visiting families, pets and children; and simply being open to the

unexpected makes for daily spontaneity. Unexpected and unpredictable interactions and

happenings can take place naturally. This plague is hard for us busy adults to understand

sometimes. Being bored sounds really good at times, but imagine if you were never able to

end the day saying "you'll never believe what happened today" again? Would that be a life

worth living? Even in our boredom, we still have lots of variety and spontaneity. We just need

to create that same experience for the Elders at our homes.

Three things we can all do to help promote variety and spontaneity:

1. Recognize the value of variety and spontaneity and find ways to cultivate them

2. Remain flexible when spontaneous events interrupt regular schedules

3. Appreciate and enjoy these elements when they occur rather than just tolerate them or be

"thrown for a loop" when they happen



Pastor’s Corner

“May the God of peace...equip you with everything good for doing His will, and may He work in us what is pleasing to Him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen

Hebrews 13:20-21 (NIV)

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Catholic Communion - Every Wednesday, at 11:30AM in the Chapel

KV Bible Study - Every Wednesday - 10:30AM in KV Neighborhood (cancelled Apr 27th)

Bible Study - Wednesday, Apr 6th & Apr 20th - 1:00PM in Chapel

Sunday Worship - every Sunday - 2:30PM

Protestant Communion - Wednesday, Apr 13th at 1:00PM in Chapel

Anglican Communion - Thursday, Apr 21st at 2:00PM in Chapel



April Events

Thursdays 11:00AM Movin’ with Nancy Lower Level-KV

Apr 07 Thu 11:00AM McAllister Mall Bus Outing

Apr 09 Sat 2:00PM Music - Ron Maloney Upper Level

Apr 12 Tue 2:00PM Music - Jim MacFarlane Upper Level

Apr 15 Fri 2:00PM Birthday Party Upper Level

Apr 15 Fri 6:45PM Imperial Theatre Bus Outing

Apr 22 Fri 1:00PM Birthday Party Lower Level-KV

Apr 25 Mon 2:00PM Music - Debbie Harrity Upper Level

Apr 29 Fri 10:00AM Deliver backpacks Bus Outing

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