JANUARY 2024
CHARLOTTETOWN
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SHARING THE JOY OF THE SEASON
Children from Little Ducklings daycare visited residents at Andrews of Stratford in December for a morning of Christmas music and story-sharing. Pictured from left to right is Vaila, Elena and resident Evelyn Rafuse.
ABOVE & BEYOND ACTIVE AT ANDREWS
Check out this month's Checkand outBeyond our photos from Above winner our holiday and | p.celebrations 10 other activities. | p. 3-5
RESIDENT RECIPES ABOVE & BEYOND
This month we feature a decadent butter recipe Check out ourtart Above and from resident Evelyn Rafuse Beyond winner for | p. 4-5 | p. 8 December.
PET THERAPY RESIDENT RECIPE
Spending time with animals proven to benefit seniorsa sugar This month we feature and people living with cookie recipe from resident dementia | p. 6-7 Wanda Ings. | p. 6-7
UPDATE UPDATEFROM FROMCHARLOTTETOWN CHARLOTTETOWN Dear family members and friends of Andrews of Charlottetown, Dear family members and friends of Andrews of Charlottetown, This month we will be celebrating Mother's Day, Victoria Day and recognizing ourWe nurses andamazing nurses everywhere National Nurses live Week. had an December atduring our home. We hosted musical guests, a special holiday visit from École François-Buote and thoroughly enjoyed the Likewise, season.we will be fundraising again this year for the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's. This year, Andrews is entering one team with members from allmonth our homes. We are excited be awith partmovies, of this important cause.club and This promises to be just astofun, music, knitting exercise classes planned. In other news, we are excited to welcome Paul Peters as our new head chef. Paul joins us after spending 30 years working Island restaurants, the school With 2023 behind us, I’d like to wish all ouratresidents and their families a lunch programnew andyear. teaching atyou the for Culinary Institute of Canada. bringson a lot wonderful Thank your continued trust as weHe embark of experience totogether. the table (no pun intended) and we are thrilled to have him on another year our team. Sincerely, Happy May.
- Kendra
Sincerely,
- Kendra
SHELLEY KING : DIRECTOR OF CARE
KENDRA LONG, LPN : COMMUNITY CARE MANAGER KENDRA LONG, LPN : DIRECTOR OF CARE
Team member Laura MacArthur, an LPN, and resident Anna Doucette share a laugh while walking to lunch at Andrews of Summerside.
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Holiday celebrations Our residents celebrated the season all through December, with activites like gingerbread house competitions, festive musical performances and visits from Little Ducklings daycare and École François-Buote.
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ANDREWS COOKBOOK SUGAR COOKIES
In every family there's that one dish that mom or dad makes better than anyone else in the world. Maybe it's dad's chili recipe, or mom's secret to perfect ginger snap cookies. These dishes and desserts become family legend, favourites at holiday parties, birthdays or family dinners. The recipes are often passed down through generations and become a part of a family's story. We wanted to share those stories. Every month we feature a different recipe submitted by one of our residents. This month we feature a sugar cookie recipe from resident Wanda Ings.
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Sugar Cookies
Ingredients 1/2 cup shortening 1 cup sugar 1 egg 3 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla 1/4 cup of milk
Directions Combine ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Roll into thin layer of dough and cut into desired shapes. Baked in preheated 350 F degree oven for 8-10 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool on a baking sheet before serving or decorating.
Photos by Nathan Rochford. Cookies prepared by Andrews' culinary team.
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ABOVE & BEYOND DECEMBER WINNER Every month our team and residents recognize one team member for showing exceptional care Epi was recognized for going above and beyond. Our Above and Beyond winner this month is Epi Espara. Epi is a hard-working, dedicated team player. We are fortunate to have her at Andrews of Charlottetown. Epi started working at Andrews 9 years ago. Initially, she worked as a caregiver and in the dining room before moving in housekeeping. Prior to joining our team, she worked as a private nanny. Her favourite part of the day is getting to spend time with our residents. “I enjoy time with the residents,” she said. “They are caring. I consider them my second family.” When Epi is not working, she volunteers her time at our home helping with church services and enjoys walking the Confederation Trail.
EPI ESPARA : CHARLOTTETOWN JOINED IN 2014
Take a look at some of our activities planned for this month!
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10 AM - CATHOLIC MASS
9 AM - NEWS & VIEWS 10:45 AM - EXERCISE 2 PM - MUSIC WITH HELEN & FRIENDS
9 AM - NEWS & VIEWS 10:15 AM - EXERCISE 2 PM - ARMCHAIR TRAVEL
9 AM - NEWS & VIEWS 10:15 AM - EXERCISE 2 PM - CHURCHPROTESTANT SERVICE: PASTOR BEN FOREMAN SHERWOOD CHRISTIAN
9 AM - NEWS & VIEWS 10:15 AM - EXERCISE 2 PM - MUSIC WITH MILLIE AND FRIENDS
1:45 PM - MOVIE MATINEE
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY “DAVE”, DAVID MACDONALD!
9 AM - NEWS & VIEWS 10:15 AM - EXERCISE 2 PM - BINGO
10 AM - CATHOLIC MASS 10:45 AM - EXERCISE 2 PM - MUSIC WITH THE MUSIC MAKERS
9 AM - NEWS & VIEWS 10:15 AM - EXERCISE 2 PM - MUSIC WITH FULLERTON'S MARSH
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LOUISE WILSON!
9 AM - NEWS & VIEWS 10:15 AM - EXERCISE 2 PM - JEOPARDY
1:45 PM - BINGO
9 AM - NEWS & VIEWS 10:15 AM - EXERCISE 2 PM - CHURCHPROTESTANT SERVICE: PASTOR BEN FOREMAN SHERWOOD CHRISTIAN
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY SR. ESTHER CLARKIN!
9 AM - NEWS & VIEWS 10:15 AM - EXERCISE 2 PM - MUSIC WITH CROW BLACK CHICKEN
10 AM - CATHOLIC MASS 10:45 AM - EXERCISE 2 PM - CARDS AND OTHER GAMES 2 PM - KNITTING CLUB
9 AM - NEWS & VIEWS 10:15 AM - EXERCISE 1:30 PM - MUSIC WITH DAVE MOORE
9 AM - NEWS & VIEWS 10:15 AM - EXERCISE 2 PM - CHURCHPROTESTANT SERVICE: PASTOR BEN FOREMAN SHERWOOD CHRISTIAN
HAPPY BIRTHDAY “GENNY”, GENEVIEVE MCKARRIS!
1:45 PM - MOVIE MATINEE
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9 AM - 12 PM ARTS & CRAFTS DISPLAY 10:15 AM - EXERCISE 2 PM - BINGO
10 AM - CATHOLIC MASS 10:45 AM - EXERCISE 1:30 PM - MANICURES 2 PM - LET'S PAINT
9 AM - NEWS & VIEWS 10:15 AM - EXERCISE 2 PM - ROBBIE BURNS CELEBRATION
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ENID CARTER!
9 AM - NEWS & VIEWS 10:15 AM - EXERCISE 2 PM - BIRTHDAY PARTY WITH MUSIC BY BILL MACINTYRE
1:45 PM - BINGO
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9 AM - NEWS & VIEWS 10:15 AM - EXERCISE 2 PM - MUSIC WITH FOUR OF HEARTS PLUS THE JACK
10 AM - CATHOLIC MASS 10:45 AM - EXERCISE 2 PM - KNITTING CLUB
9 AM - NEWS & VIEWS 10:15 AM - EXERCISE 1:30 PM - MANICURES 2 PM - READING THE CLASSICS WITH PROF. TERRY PRATT
9 AM - NEWS & VIEWS 10:15 AM - EXERCISE 2 PM - CHURCHPROTESTANT SERVICE
9 AM - NEWS & VIEWS 10:15 AM - EXERCISE 2 PM - MUSIC WITH THE CORNWALL MISFITS
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GAMES Sudoku
Community Cash 50/50
The object of the puzzle is to fill the remaining squares, using all the numbers 1–9 exactly once in each row, column, and the nine 3 × 3 subgrids.
Weekly 50/50 draw in support of support not for profit groups including Murphy's Pharmacies Community Centre and the Holland College Athletics Department. Anyone can play for just $2/week.
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