March 2015 - Cosmopolitan Industries
Transcription
March 2015 - Cosmopolitan Industries
Volume 35 Issue 3 www.cosmoindustries.com March 2015 We wanted to go higher…and we did! Staff, participants and other supports at Cosmo worked hard all year to raise money for TeleMiracle 39. We had numerous successful fundraisers including monthly 50/50 draws; a hockey pool; Canada Day, Roughrider, Tim Hortons, Halloween, Date Night and Christmas themed basket raffles; a cake auction; and sold Helping Hands. We cannot forget to mention the generous donation of $197.15 made by the social committee from the soup cook off competition. This year’s Creative Cakes Auction was our highest earning fundraiser, totaling $1,151.50. A total of 23 cakes were entered in the auction and dozens of cupcakes and cookies were sold at $0.25 each. Thank you to those who put their creative hats on and submitted a cake and to those who brought their chequebooks that day. A special thank you to Galon Insurance who are strong supporters and purchased three cakes. Galon was so kind to donate one of the cakes purchased back to Cosmo’s participants to enjoy the following day. On March 5th, participants excitedly welcomed representatives from TeleMiracle including TeleMiracle Teddy, Brad Johner, Donny Parenteau and Beverly Mahood. The stars spent time touring Cosmo, signing autographs, posing for photos and had the chance to listen to a portion of the Rhythm Band practice. Our guests also had the chance to witness the world premiere of the ‘Check Your Toss’ recycling song performed by our very own Angie Weisner. The stars couldn’t help but join Angie on the sing along and soon the gym turned into a party! If you missed it, please check out our Facebook page for a full photo album and a link to the YouTube video. Everyone’s support this past year helped Cosmo generate our largest donation yet, of $3,606.77! Representatives from Cosmo (Eldon Genest, Life Skills Training Division staff, Kelsey Genest, Pathways to Opportunity Division participant, Todd Phillips, Pathways to Opportunity Division participants and Chantal Gosselin, Volunteer Coordinator) proudly presented the cheque live on CTV Sunday, March 8th to the Kinsmen TeleMiracle. Not only did Kelsey and Eldon have the opportunity to meet other donors and families, they had the opportunity to meet Chris Best of the Saskatchewan Roughriders backstage at the show! Thank you very much to all those who have donated to this worthy cause over the last year. Also a big thank you to the committee members who worked hard at organizing these numerous events! Chantal Gosselin TeleMiracle Fundraiser Chair Previous donation amounts: 2009-$2,161.03 2012-$2,531.25 2010-$1,916.55 2013-$2,857.38 2011-$2,180.46 2014-$2,995.25 This year’s total: $3,606.77!! See P a from ge 4 for p th e C reativ ictures Aucti e Cakes on Page 32 The Cosmo Communicator IT’S A BOY! Congratulations to Jennifer Hall & family on the arrival of their healthy baby boy, Rhett Steven Hall Born on Mon., March 2nd, 2015 7lbs, 13.5 inches NEW STAFF Saleem Idris—Material Handler— Recycling Division Stephen Elliott—casual— Recycling Division Tanner Lawrence—casual— Recycling Division GOODBYE Tamara McGirr Carrie Hardy—retired STAFF CHANGES Stephanie Hildebrand—fulltime Life Skills Training Division PARTICIPANT CHANGES GOODBYE Riley Maurice Calendar of Events Fri., April 3rdCosmo Closed for Good Friday Mon., April 13thCosmo Closed for a Professional Development Day Fri., May 1stCosmo’s Open House Artist’s Corner Wesley Pocha has been attending Cosmo for nearly twenty-two years. If you were to enter the Life Skills Training Division you would most likely find him twirling in his wheel chair. Recently, Wesley has been creating art by combining his enjoyment for twirling with paint and canvas. During this process, paint was poured on the canvas and he was given the creative freedom to move about as he wished. The result expressed Wesley’s creativity and movement in a beautiful piece that can be viewed in the showcase located at the front entrance. The Featured Artist of the Month is Wesley Pocha DANCE FEVER IN LIFE SKILLS Since October of 2014, staff members from the Life Skills Training Division came up with the idea to use my own creative musical talents by figuring out a way to make payday more enjoyable for the participants of our area. After doing some great brainstorming, this brought forth the new idea of having “Pay Day Dances”. “Pay day dances” occur once a month on every pay day Friday, and were designed so that each of our participants can enjoy a fun afternoon of doing what they love the most – dancing!! It truly puts a big smile on my face seeing how much they all enjoy the different types of music and the rocking party-like atmosphere which can sometimes be heard as far as in the Seniors Division! As a staff member from the area, I truly enjoy being able to use one of my tech savvy talents to bring happiness to each and every participant and staff member of our area. By instigating the party-like atmosphere, it allows each individual to feel as if they are at a night or dance club while showing off some sweet dance moves to the beat of the music. Eldon Genest Life Skills Training Division GROOVY TIME AT THE WINTER CARNIVAL Winter Carnival was disco themed this year and was held on the afternoon of Friday, March 6th. Lunch was chicken fingers and potatoes along with a delicious dessert. The afternoon was filled with fun activities including a disco dance in the gym led by DJ E-Rock (Eldon from Life Skills), karaoke in Life Skills, a movie in Seniors, and crafts and games in Pathways. The day ran smoothly thanks to all of the help from volunteers, staff and participants! It was a great time and everyone seemed to have a fun afternoon. Thank you Cosmo for providing this wonderful day! Kathleen Jungwirth Recreation Coordinator Page 3 The Cosmo Communicator THE IMPORTANCE OF THE PERSONAL CARE DIVISION Personal Care was first developed in 1974 and was part of the Life Skills Division in which staff were assigned to the area on a rotation basis. The main purpose of the Personal Care area is to safely and consistently tend to the needs of program participants as necessary, and to ensure that the privacy and dignity of all participants is respected. Fifteen years ago, the supervision of the treatment room and Personal Care team formed only a portion of the responsibility of one of our Program Coordinators. Personal Care was offered by two staff members. By 2006, a team of five staff provided assistance to 65 individuals on a regular basis with a total of 122 incontinent product changes per day. As of 2014, we require a team of nine staff to provide care to 117 individuals on a regular basis with a total of 300 + incontinent product/washroom assistances performed each day. Today, this service is managed by a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and includes an assistant and nine Personal Care staff members. Lyn Morales Personal Supports Division Thank you to Top of the Rock Fund Thank you to Top of the Rock for providing the funds and access to transportation that allowed staff members Amy Moore and Brittany Pelletier to bring Barrett McBeath, Larissa Morrison, Janelle Poundmaker and two friends from Cheshire, Max and Brad on an evening out. The group went for Chinese food followed by some awesome music and dance at Passa Passa this past February. We cannot wait to do it again! Amy Moore Contracts Division VOLUNTEERS NEEDED... Can you help? Finding time to volunteer can be a challenge. That’s why we offer volunteer opportunities that are on different dates and times to accommodate your availability. Volunteering for an outing is one of the best ways to become involved with Cosmo. You can contribute to the outing by simply joining the group to a location or venue and encouraging participants to have fun. Upcoming volunteer opportunities: Wednesday, April 15th from 10:00 am-12:00 pm Western Development Museum Monday, June 1st from 9:00 am-11:30 am Buckaroos performance with Seniors Join our recreation team every Friday morning from 9:00-11:30 am for a morning of bowling at the Eastview Bowling Alley. Can’t join us on those days? Contact Chantal at 306-664-3158 or [email protected] to be added to our contact list. Ask Chantal to add you to the contact list to be the first to receive phone calls and emails with available opportunities at Cosmo or options to join our staff on fun outings in the community. Valerie Horkoff December 3, 1951 February 14, 2015 Valerie was born in Kelvington hospital and at the age of five years her parents and siblings moved to Saskatoon. Once in Saskatoon she was enrolled in the John Dolan School where, with great enthusiasm, she learned to read and write. The next step in Valerie’s life journey was joining Cosmopolitan Industries (Cosmo), which became a huge part of her life. Valerie attended Cosmo for almost 40 years. During this time she developed many friendships and quickly became an active part of our Cosmo community. Buckaroos, Rhythm Band, dances, recreation outings, bowling and bingo were a few of the many things that Valerie actively took part in. When not involved in the extra activities at Cosmo, Valerie spent most of her early years working in Contracts, and most recently in the Life Enrichment Division (Seniors). Valerie was a hard worker and known for her accuracy. One job she loved working on was medical packaging. Valerie spent her days in Seniors participating in activities like recycling cards, baking and trivia. Valerie seemed to particularly enjoy baking when her sister Francine was volunteering. She was proud of her sister and introduced her to everyone. To Valerie's Family, her two sisters, brother, three nephews and many great nieces and nephews, know that Valerie will be remembered. The numerous pictures of Valerie, as well as all the happy memories, will remain with us. Valerie lived life to the fullest and her happiness and enthusiasm were contagious. She made us smile and laugh and enjoy each day a little bit more. For that we are thankful. Valerie's coworkers, many friends and the staff at Cosmo will remember her fondly. Lynn Dawson Life Enrichment Division (Seniors) Page 43 The Cosmo Communicator RHONDA GIVES A BIG THUMBS UP TO BLUES CONCERT I attended Blues at Cosmo in the Gym last month and had an absolute blast! He sure knew how to sing those blues. I really enjoyed how he could sing and dance all at once and not miss a tune or beat at all. It made me want to whistle, sing, dance, and tap my foot to the beat of the music. It’s always so nice to have local talent come into our workplace and perform as a treat. I would like to personally thank the Recreation team for putting on such a great show as it was enjoyed by all. 7th Annual TeleMiracle Creative Cakes Auction Here are some photos from last month’s event that raised $1,151.50! Thank you to everyone who submitted a cake and to those who purchased these yummy delights! Rhonda Weir Participant from Life Skills The OH&S committee will be providing valuable information each month. It could be news items from around the building regarding safety or it could be tips to keep you safer and healthier. A special mention to Galon Insurance who submitted four cakes and who helped us surpass our fundraising goal. Keep your eyes open and get ready for next month’s safety tips! April 28th is Day of Mourning. Take a moment to remember and think about the families that have suffered losses due to workplace accidents. UPCOMING FUNDRAISER Pathways participants are raising funds for a staff member and dear friend who is battling cancer. We will be raffling a Cosmo blanket. Tickets are $0.50 each or 3 for $1.00. Tickets are available March 30th and will be raffled off at our annual Pathways garage sale on April 21st. Above is a picture of the cake that raised the most money in the auction at $300.00! The “Galon Speedway” was baked by the Life Enrichment Division and purchased by the one and only, Galon Insurance. COSMO’S ART PROGRAM We are seeking donations for fine art supplies of the following: Wooden frames 5x7 Wooden frames 8x10 Wooden frames 9x12 Matting Canvasses Wooden easels (table top and free-standing) Call or drop off at Cosmo. Thanks! Cosmo will be participating in it’s first art display. We are featuring artists from many divisions in Cosmo. The art will be displayed in the window of the building on the corner of 21st Street (North side) and Second Avenue. It will be on display from April 7th until May 28th. Please stop by and have a look. There is some amazing work that will be on display. If you have any questions, contact Heather Reis or Lynn Dawson at 306-664-3158. Cosmo Art Committee The “Burger” baked by Arentxa Lemus won the “Fan’s Favourite” award! Jeff & Jen Galon pictured above with two of their proud purchases. They generously donated their third cake to participants.
Similar documents
March 2013 - Cosmopolitan Industries
Gosselin, Jenna Johnson, Todd Phillips and Angie Weisner proudly presented a total donation of $2,857.38 to TeleMiracle 37 live on television at TCU Place. Cosmo fundraised
More informationCareers at Cosmo - Cosmopolitan Industries
Life Skills Training: Supports those participants with the greatest needs and focuses primarily toward enhancing quality of life. Cosmo provides a supportive environment in which to experience a wi...
More informationMURR UPDATE: PAPA SMURF
what we would do with the prize money was still great. We snuggled up in blankets and enjoyed watching the cars crash into each other for their last time of the season! Many cars didn’t make it far...
More information