Thank you! - Schlegel Villages

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Our Mission is to provide holistic health care
in a home environment located within an
internal neighbourhood design that
promotes a caring community, with
emphasis on optimal health and life purpose
for each resident.
December 2015
Follow The Arbour Trail...
In This Issue:
Page 2
A message from Anneliese Krueger
Page 3
Greetings from Mike Dickin
For a full listing
of vendors, visit
page _____
Pages 5 - 7
It’s My Life
Page 8, 9
Getting To Know You
Page 12
PAL Programs
Page 13
Caregiving and the Holidays
Pages 14 - 17
Recreation, Outings & Special Events
Pages 18, 19
Holiday Socials and Dinners
Pages 21, 22
Research Institute of Aging - RIA
Page 24 - 26
Market Vendors and Donors
@ArbourTrails
www.facebook.com/ArbourTrails
It is with much appreciation that we
thank all the volunteers, including those
pictured above who
who supported our Christmas
Market on Saturday, November 28.
Their gift of time, energy and spirit
was key to the success of the day and
we thank you; you are real treasures!
Interested in volunteering? Contact
[email protected]
The Christmas Market welcomed 45
vendors with a varied selection of handcrafted and selected products. For more
information, please visit:
www.guelphchristmasmarket.com
Thank you!
‘Christmas is not as
much about opening
our presents as opening
our hearts.’
~ Janice Maeditere
‘Home is where you treat your friends like family and your family like friends.’
32 Bayberry Drive, Guelph, Ontario N1G 0C9
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Schlegel Villages Values
Caring People
Passion
Hands—On
Innovation
Positive, Can—Do Attitude
Hard Work
December always seems an appropriate month for reflection on the year behind us
and anticipation of the year ahead of us. This year I had the opportunity to get to
know the Arbour Trails community. The last several months have been a wonderful
journey in my interim capacity. The Village is full of passionate residents and team
members alike!
With the hard work of the team and the patience of the residents, we have made
many improvements to services within the Village, from going to two seating times
and a new menu, to streamlining care services. Closely tied together with these improvements are an overall quality improvement system. At Schlegel Villages, we call
this our Evergreen Framework. It involves reviewing data (Quality of Life survey data,
team member survey data, monthly quality improvement audits, suggestion forms,
etc.), making decisions on Village priorities, planning together with the Neighbourhood teams and conducting root cause analyses, and sharing with residents, team
members, and other Village stakeholders. As we move forward with the Evergreen
Framework in 2016, we will continue to see great improvements!
In the summer we shared our Operational and Strategic Plans at a Resident Council
Aspirational Statements meeting. I am pleased to share that we are on track with our goals. Most items on the
Promote cross-functional teams 2015 plan are already complete, with a few fourth quarter items left to be wrapped up.
Commitment to these goals has helped us to build even stronger foundations. ToCreate opportunities for
gether with team members and the Resident Council, we have developed an ambimeaningful and shared activi- tious Operational Plan for 2016 and look forward to getting started in January.
ties
Connect research and innovation At Schlegel Villages we pride ourselves on growing and developing team members
internally. We are so pleased that Pauline Donovan has accepted the position of
to Village life
Assistant General Manager – Retirement at The Village of Winston Park, our sister
Offer flexible living
Village in Kitchener. Pauline will be starting her orientation at Winston Park on
Foster Authentic Relationships December 7th, and will be an integral part in the orientation of a new Wellness
Co-ordinator for Arbour Trails.
Honour diversity in Village life
This month Mike Dicken, General Manager, will join the team permanently and I will
Promote resident empowerment transition back to The Village of Erin Meadows. Please see his introduction in this
Newsletter. Shortly into the New Year I will embark on a different journey as my family welcomes another baby boy. My son, Aaron, is thrilled that he will soon be a big
brother. I will be sure to send photos along as soon as possible. It has been such a
pleasure to be a part of Arbour Trails for the last several months and I thank you all
for the kindness you have shown me!
Anneliese
‘A house is made of walls and beams, a home is made of love and dreams.’ ~ William Arthur Ward
WELCOME TO ARBOUR
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Please join us as we welcome Mike Dickin to the Arbour Trails family:
Active Living
I am a proud father of three wonderful kids; Samantha is 5,
Benjamin is 3 and Ella is 18 months. I was born and raised in
Kitchener and attended University of Waterloo for my
undergraduate degree in Kinesiology and Psychology. I later
attended Wilfrid Laurier University, where I received a Master’s
degree in Business Administration.
Prior to joining The Village of Arbour Trails as General Manager, I
was the Assistant General Manager at Winston Park for 7 months.
Prior to that, I was the Administrator of a 300-bed long-term care
home owned by the Region of Durham in Oshawa for two years
before moving back to the Kitchener-Waterloo area to be closer to
my family. Prior to working with the Region of Durham, I was
Director of Operations for a mid-sized retirement and long-term
care chain.
Mike Dickin
General Manager
I am overjoyed to be joining the team at the Village of Arbour Trails
and look forward to meeting everyone. Thanks for taking the time
to reading my bio.
- Mike Dickin
A Friendly Reminder
To all families and friends bringing
in new articles of clothing for loved
ones that we provide laundry
services for:
Please make sure to bring all
unlabelled clothes to the
Neighbourhood hub, the front
porch of your loved ones
neighbourhood, so the team can bag
and tag them for laundry services to
label.
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The Village of Arbour Trails Aspirations:
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Create opportunities for meaningful and shared activities
Foster Authentic Relationships
Promote Resident Empowerment
‘Conversation Café’
On November 18, we welcomed Culture Change Ambassadors from Riverside Glen to
engage our Village in a series of questions related to our Aspirations.
Those questions included:
 What are you grateful for at the Village and Why?
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In thinking about our Aspirations, what makes you thankful about how these
Aspirations are being lived out in your Village? Or perhaps, thankful about how
this will improve the Quality of Life for those who live & work here?
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If we could focus on one thing in the coming year, what would make you feel
more grateful if it was done differently?
If you were unable to take part in this opportunity, please be welcomed to pick up a copy
of the individual response form at the Village Office and take some time to reflect on the
questions, share your thoughts to and return the form to the office in an envelope in
confidence. We look forward ‘working together to put living first’ with you in 2016.
It’s My Life
“Meal times at Arbour are a particularly favourite time of
day,” laughs Colin Bain. He, and his wife Vi, moved into
Arbour five short months ago, and now comfortably call it
home. Favourite past times include the afternoon
documentaries and movies. And Vi, who enjoys a daily
morning walk, has found several enjoyable paths on
which to stroll.
Colin was born in London, England in June 1945 just
after Victory in Europe Day (“VE Day”). His parents,
expatriate Scots, lived in London during the war. Luckily
they were never bombed out, but they chose to keep their
family small until the prospect of war ended. Colin smiles
as he shares the Bain family lore. “Born in July 1939, my
older brother Don was said to have started the war, and I
arrived to end it.”
Although his parents spent their adult lives in London,
the family did return for a three-year hiatus to the Scottish
Highlands to care for Colin’s aging paternal grandparents.
Upon their death, the Bain family returned to London
where they lived until Colin was 12. In 1963, they moved
to rural Buckinghamshire, Chalfont St. Giles.
“My father was a merchant seaman,” explains Colin.
“He did this for about 11 years until the depression hit
in the 1930s and the demand for trade collapsed and
demands for shipping decreased.” Unable to find work,
he came ashore and started his own London business
repairing motor tires for cars and trucks. Colin believes
he went into it because it didn’t require much upfront
capital, just a few sturdy tools. “It was hard, dirty work,”
adds Colin, “and father insisted that his two sons have
nothing to do with the business; he simply didn’t want
us doing that kind of work.” He sold the business after 30
years.
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Colin and Vi Bain
a life of hard work,” says Colin. “The combination of
education and a strong work ethic can’t be beaten.”
Don became a geologist. He worked for an oil company in
Calgary before transferring to a bank as a corporate loans
officer. When an oil company wants to borrow $400
million from a bank, the bank has to ensure the
application is genuine and the applicant hasn’t rigged the
figures. Don’s role was to review and approve applications
for corporate companies – mostly oil – worldwide. He and
his wife Carol, a pharmacist, travelled extensively in those
years.
Colin immigrated to Canada in 1963 to study History
and Social Sciences at McMaster University in Hamilton.
Don and his wife were living there at the time, although
they moved to Alberta shortly after Colin’s arrival. Colin
lived in residence, which was a great experience. “To be
away from home and have some independence helps you
grow up quickly,” says Colin.
“Father thought that there was more fortune in property
than anywhere else,” continues Colin. “He was actually
quite the entrepreneur. He brought property in Chalfont
St. Giles, built bungalows, and rented them out.” He was
an uneducated man who worked hard, and encouraged
his sons to pursue an education.
After attaining his undergrad degree in History and Social
Sciences at McMaster, Colin headed to the University of
Guelph in 1967. Guelph was just opening its School of
Scottish Studies where Colin ultimately earned his MA
and PhD. “My research dealt with Scotland’s nineteenthcentury industrial revolution.”
This is possibly the most important value that his father
instilled in his sons. “My parents had no education; it was
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It’s My Life
Vi and Colin, who met at a dance at MacMaster,
married in June 1969. It was a beautiful June day in
Vi’s hometown of Sudbury, and Colin’s parents
travelled from Scotland to attend.
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“It was great fun,” recalls Colin. “I had the opportunity to travel and meet teachers across the province.
Once I discovered exactly what they wanted, my goal
was to produce material that met their needs.” It was a
rewarding and enriching experience. “There was a real
While Colin concentrated on his studies, Vi worked
pressure to be on time and meet deadlines and be on
in the University of Guelph Library’s Research
task to produce what you said you were going to
Department. “This was long before computers so all
produce,” recalls Colin. “That pressure was something
searches were done manually,” marvels Colin. But the that I thrived on.”
research material Colin required access to was housed
in Scotland, so the Bains packed up and moved just
As teachers, the Bains were fortunate to be able to take
north of Edinburgh, Scotland in 1971. When they
advantage of deferred leave programs that allowed
returned in the summer of 1972, Colin’s research was them to enjoy their passion for travelling. They took
complete. But what Colin discovered during that year two extended leaves from work. In 1987 Vi took a year
was that he didn’t want to spend the rest of his life
off, and Colin six months; they bought around-thedoing academic research. He enjoyed his teaching
world tickets and set off in an easterly direction
assistant role but found the academic research dull.
travelling to Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji.
As a result, he applied to Althouse Teachers’ College Australia had held a particular fascination for Colin.
in London, Ontario (1972-73) where he earned his
“You have to remember England and Australia were
teaching certificate.
great sports rivals,” he explains. “And so Australia
played a higher part in my consciousness than Canada
“1973 was really a momentous year when I think
did because there weren’t the same rivalries here.
about it,” muses Colin. In August he defended his
Thailand was very interesting historically as well.”
thesis, and was granted his degree. Vi decided that she
too would like to attend teacher’s college. And Colin On their second leave in 1995-96, they toured the
was looking for a job. But it all came together for the States, returned to England, and spent a couple of
couple. Colin secured a teaching position at Neilson
months in Australia and New Zealand. On returning
High School in Burlington, and Vi was admitted to
home, Colin had made a decision: “the next time I
Hamilton Teacher’s College in the Fall. And when she took time off work it was going to be forever.”
graduated she found a job with the Halton School
Board in Oakville.
Travelling raises the question of souvenirs. Not many
can say they returned home with an MG sports car!
Although they were never in the same school at the
But that’s exactly what the Bains did, and it’s still in
same time, they both worked within various schools
their possession. They used it as they sole transport for
under the Halton Board until Colin’s early retirement about nine years, until it wore out. “Those cars are
in 2000. Colin concluded his teaching career with a
quite persnickety,” says Colin, “but over a long period
nine-year position at Acton High School.
of time, I restored it. In fact, we had it on the Ontario
Coincidentally, Vi retired the following year at
roads this summer.”
Neilson High School in Burlington, where Colin had
started his career.
For 30 years, Colin authored and co-authored over a
dozen textbooks for use in the Ontario curriculum.
The Social Science books (History, Sociology, Economics) are still used in today’s classrooms.
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The couple purchased a cottage on Manitoulin Island
in 1999 as a retirement project because it was too far
for weekend jaunts. Colin recalls “fifteen enjoyable
summers there; largely an untouched region, it’s very
much like stepping back to the 1950s. We look back
on our time there with great affection.” Vi grew up in
Sudbury, and her fondest memories were of family
summer camping adventures on Manitoulin Island.
It was also the perfect place to enjoy other passions:
running, bicycle rides, and cross-country skiing.
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they had to decide whether to move or make the
house larger. “We made the house larger,” chuckles
Colin. It was a lovely country life. “We could step out
the back and, depending on the season, hop on our
bikes or cross-country skis. We certainly had lots of
exercise and Vi, who loved to garden, had beautiful
gardens to tend.”
“In many ways, Vi and I have had easier lives than
many whose childhoods were impacted by the wars,”
notes Colin. “When you look around Arbour Trails,
there are war brides and veterans who served in the
forces. They’ve had hard lives. I feel I was very
fortunate to be born when I was.”
While Colin doesn’t read as many novels as he once
did, reading remains high on his list. He’s currently
reading Steve Jobs’ biography, and highly recommends
Willie Nelson’s recent biography.
Colin also grew up in at a time when the economy was
expanding and work was relatively easy to find. As he
“I’m a self-confessed news junkie,” smiles Colin. “I like explains, when he and Vi were at university, they knew
to listen to news on different channels. I used to listen there’d be some type of work when they needed it. He
to Radio Moscow on the shortwave; listening on the
notes that, “it’s so very different for graduates today
shortwave was so unpredictable with signals fading in with thousands of dollars of debt and an uncertain
and out. But now I can listen to news from around the economy.”
world on the Internet — the sound quality is so crisp!”
He also considers himself lucky to have had the
Asked what he considers the biggest advancements
opportunity to come to Canada during the early 60s —
he’s seen in his lifetime, Colin quickly lists the Inter- an era of expansion. “Not to mention the job I had,”
net, development of jet engines, and the ability to feed he adds, “that allowed me to take time off to go idly
and house virtually the nation’s entire population. “I traipsing around the world.”
feel very lucky to not have had the Internet,” confesses
Colin. “To know what it was like before its existence, “And the decision in coming here in 1963 is right up
and to now have it at my fingertips is an amazing
there in importance in choosing the right wife,” he
thing. I don’t know how I could live without it now – continues. “It’s very important to be able to look back
it’s a valuable communications tool.”
and say I got most of my life decisions right. There are
always small things that we might do differently, but as
When Colin came to Canada in 1963, summer job
long as you get the major decisions right, then you’re
rates were about $1.75/hour. A phone call to the UK OK. And I feel that I — and Vi — were very fortunate
during reduced hours cost $1.50/minute — almost an to get most of our decisions right.”
hour’s work to talk for one minute! “Now, it’s virtually
free,” marvels Colin. “I think I spoke to my parents
twice on the phone in the entire four years I was at
Interested in sharing highlights of your story?
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and forth six times a day!”
Contact Kim Cusimano
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Last summer, the Bains left their home of 42 years in [email protected]
Morriston as they prepared to move into Arbour
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Trails. When they bought their home in 1973, their
plan was to stay three years, build a nest egg and buy a
home in Burlington. But the Morriston community
stole their hearts, and they stayed to the point where
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Getting To Know You...
Active Living
Hello, my name is Russ Kelly and I have been working in
maintenance at Arbour Trails since April 2014.
Three words I would use to describe Arbour Trails are:
Family, friends, home. These words all create an
atmosphere where a person looks forward to coming to
work and gives 100% of their energy. It is a very safe
environment where caring and compassion for our
residents and each other is easily seen on a daily basis.
I was led to this profession after many years of factory
work and it was time for a big change. I did not want to
spend the rest of my life running a machine. I knew there
was much more that I could offer and although factory
work did provide good wages, it did not fulfill my need for
happiness and the satisfaction of making a difference in
people’s lives. I needed to move forward and not allow
myself to be stuck in a rut for the rest of my life.
My time working in Maintenance goes back 11 years.
These many years working in retirement residences owned
by other companies had shown me there was great need
for improvement in several ways that residents are cared
for and treated. I very strongly wanted to see change and
was disappointed not to see the change that was needed.
So, I carried on and always did my best to treat residents
like my own mom and dad. That is how they should be
treated. My eyes were always open to new opportunities
that offered this better way of working in an environment
that offered such a sensible way to care for seniors.
Life has a way of making available such an opportunity
which puts happiness and meaning into your life. I heard
of a new innovative retirement residence opening up in
Guelph, and I was excited about where this information
could eventually lead me. What I heard was everything I
ever wanted in a work environment. This consisted of a
new building with up-to-date systems, equipment and
appliances. These are very important from a maintenance
point of view. Arbour Trails is where I had my sights
focused and I aimed to be part of a better way of running
a business… it isn’t all about the money!
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It is about doing things differently and better while always
looking for innovative ways to treat people like people.
Not just another number on the books.
There are a number of things that have surprised me
about working at Arbour Trails. These very important
things are not often present in a lot of working
environments these days. Many things come to mind like:
being treated as a person and not just another number on
the payroll, being appreciated for my hard work and
recognized for my contributions, the opportunity to grow
as a person, receive training needed to succeed in the
work I do, and learn a great deal more than from any
previous employer. Open communication and being
listened to is missing in many work situations, but
Schlegel Villages has made this a very important aspect of
the way they do business. This is important and is needed
to succeed!
The most rewarding part of my job is being part of a
family of people with big hearts filled with compassion
and caring for others. Team members, residents and their
families are all like one big family. After all… we are all in
this together!
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While still single, my work took me to Australia for
10 months. While there I enjoyed parachuting from
10,000 feet, hot air ballooning, and scuba diving on
The Great Barrier Reef. I really enjoy travelling and
have been to Western and Eastern Canada, Florida,
Mexico, and plan a trip to Italy and The Netherlands
next year.
Outside of my maintenance work at Arbour Trails I
enjoy continuing an interest in being a strong advocate
for restorative justice and conflict resolution. The past
13 years have been exciting while delivering well over
100 speaking engagements on the topic of restorative
justice to various groups including youth, adult, and
seniors. Various venues included several conferences,
prisons, churches, schools, colleges, universities, and
youth in conflict centres.
While working in maintenance at the first retirement
residence of my newly found career I became close
friends with one of the residents whom very strongly
encouraged me to write a book about what I was doing
and what lead up to it. Not wanting to disappoint her,
I followed her advice and wrote, published and had
my book From Scoundrel To Scholar… The Russ Kelly
Story sent to the printers. Copies of the book are
currently in over 20 countries including libraries,
prisons, schools, correctional service institutions,
policing and is used as an educational tool while
teaching law and justice.
Presently, I am enjoying the excitement of a
documentary created on the information in my book.
It had its USA premier showing in March 2015 and
had its Canadian premier showing November 19th at
the Apollo Cinema in Kitchener.
I like to travel and enjoy the beauties of nature. Even
though I like to be around people and have a need to
be social, I also like quiet time to meditate and
re-energize. My spare time often finds me to be creative
and building things. My first conquest was building a
motorized go-cart at the young age of 12 on my own
without drawings or adult supervision… and it worked
pretty good!
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My favorite quote is: Life is for Living, enjoy every
day! We don’t know how many tomorrows we will
have, so we need to make these ones count.
The characteristics I admire most in others are:
Honesty, ambition, empathetic and caring attitudes.
My biggest pet peeve is people that use the word “like”
far too often in a conversation and most times
inappropriately.
The most influential person in my life: my wife Irene.
She has given me purpose, reason and strength! She
believed in me when I as the lowest point in my life
and helped me to climb back up.
The best advice I was ever given was this: “If they
were true friends they would not let you destroy your
life. Drinking buddies and friends are very different.”
My personal philosophy is: Make the best of today,
because we don’t know if we’ll be around tomorrow!
A few favorite things I enjoy in life are: coffee, ice
cream, road trips (new places), good restaurants, dogs
(especially puppies), favorite music - Gordon Lightfoot,
favorite song “Don’t Give Up” (you are loved) by Josh
Groban. I am extremely organized, systematic and
methodical in my approach to most things. I
absolutely, positively will never, ever eat hot peppers. I
am hooked on Coronation Street and Heartbeat TV
shows, yet I cannot be held responsible for that as my
wife got me hooked! Three things I cannot live without is my wife, hugs, and coffee.
Russ was nominated by our Village community
and was awarded the ‘Always Do Your Best’ in
April 2015.
Arbour Trails will screen the documentary
‘The Elmira Case’ in 2016 and we will have the
opportunity to learn more about restorative
justice.
Please join Arbour Trails in congratulating Russ
and sharing appreciation for his efforts at the
Village.
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The Village of Arbour Trails
remembers our friends:
Elaine Cutting
Bernice MacEachen
As a Village, we extend
our heartfelt condolences and
support to Ken Cutting,
Ernest MacEachen
and their families.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! The hustle and bustle of the season
has long begun with bazaars, decorated trees, gifts, special food and lots of
music! We sing about sharing “Good tidings of comfort and joy” but we also
show it as we give that little bit extra to help someone in need or spread the
message of joy to those around us through a smile, a conversation or a moment
of laughter together!
This season, we will be sharing the joy of Christmas in our Sunday chapel
services as several guests share the message of Christmas through word and song.
Two activities of note are a Christmas Communion Service with Rev. Canon
Ralph Blackman from St. George’s Anglican Church on December 16th and a
special candlelight chapel service on December 23rd.
The semi-annual Celebration of Life service with take place on December 3rd, as
we honour the memory of those who are no longer with us this holiday season.
This is a time of comfort as we recognize that the holidays are difficult for many
who have lost loved ones.
Thank you to all who completed a Spiritual Care Survey. Some follow-up of the
comments and suggestions will be helpful in planning and providing the best
care possible within the Village.
Mark your Calendars!
Salvation Army Hymn Sing
Connecting Chats
Tuesday, December 1
10:45 am in the Hobby Shop
Truth and Tell
with Marguerite
Tuesday, December 22
10:45 am in the Chapel
As we share this season together, let us remember the words of Henri Nouwen
who said “Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy and keep
choosing it every day.”
Many blessings to you this Christmas and in the New Year to come!
Chaplain Beverleigh Broughton
Ext 845
[email protected]
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Wishing our Arbour Trails family a
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
“Age is strictly a case of mind over
matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't
matter.”
- Jack Benny
Wishing each and everyone
the happiest of birthdays; may they be
filled with much love & laughter!
December 4
December 5
December 5
December 8
December 8
December 9
December 10
December 15
December 16
December 19
December 21
December 24
December 25
December 27
December 27
December 29
December 29
December 31
Bill Richardson
Josephine Kelly
Beverly Robinson
Jim Houston
Forbes Black
Ken Stanton
Bob Aldis
Marilyn Rose
Maxine Crispin
Angelina Cardone
Pauline Cross
Margaret McKersie
Grace Balnar
Jack Baillie
Betty Jones
June Hagar
Geri Winer
Lola Jobst
Those celebrating a birthday in the month of December are invited
to a ‘Birthday Social’ at 3:15 pm on
Wednesday, December 16 featuring friends, fellowship RSVP to Ext. 807
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Fitness Opportunities At A Glance…..
HELP SANTA REACH ARBOUR
TRAILS BY CHRISTMAS!
Mondays
10:00 am VON Fitness – High Intensity
11:00 am VON Fitness – Low Intensity
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
Tuesdays
In order to combat all of the delicious Christmas treats and dinner we will 10:00 am Better Balance
be consuming this month, come take part in the Program of Active Living’s 10:45 Chair Yoga
11:00 am Fun & Fitness (2nd Fl Egerton)
December NuStep challenge.
2:30 Pole Walking
In order to help Jolly Ol’ St. Nick get from the North Pole to Arbour Trails
in time for Christmas, we invite residents and team members to work
throughout the month to complete 60,000 steps on the Nustep. Those
Wednesdays
residents who are able to conquer and complete the 60,000 steps by the
10am VON Fitness – High Intensity
25th will receive a prize for their dedication.
11am VON Fitness – Low Intensity
2:15 pm Hand Therapy
So come on down to the fitness center to take part, and feel a little less
3:30 Sit and Strength
guilty about consuming that Christmas pudding!
Start Date: December 1, 2015
End Date: December 25, 2015
Thursdays
10am Better Balance
10:45 am Mat Yoga
11:00 Fun & Fitness (2nd Fl Egerton)
Megan Laycock
Friday
Exercise Therapist
10:00 Tai Chi
Extension 808
10:45 VON Fitness
[email protected]
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Caregiving & the Holidays
While the holidays can be a time of joy and happiness, they can
also be a time of anxiety and stress for persons living with
dementia and their families.
Please find the following excerpts from the listed online
resource that may provide tips for a joyous holiday season for
your family. For more information, please visit:
www.alz.org/co/in_my_community_Holiday_Help.asp
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Be calm and supportive
Use short, simple and familiar words
Speak to the person as an adult
Address the person living with dementia by name. They may
not remember they are Dad, Uncle, Aunt or Grandma
Try not to use phrases like ‘remember that?’ for recent
memories about general family memories
Be patient and encourage the person to continue to express
themselves even when it’s hard to understand or takes a
long time
Avoid criticizing, correcting and arguing. Be prepared to
accept the reality of the person living with dementia
whether that is today or 20 years ago on the farm
Avoid use of negative statements and quizzing - for example:
‘You know who that is, don’t you?’
Look for opportunities to enjoy simple moments of joy; play
familiar songs, view family photo albums or enjoy nature.
Prepare as a family, talk with siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins
and children. Help children to better understand dementia and
support opportunities for meaningful experiences - bake
cookies together, work on a craft together, practice an
instrument. For more information, please visit:
www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers/publication/helping-kidsunderstand-alzheimers-disease
As a caregiver, take care of yourself. There are a variety of
online resources including below that offer ideas, tips and
solutions.
www.caregiver.org/taking-care-you-self-care-family-caregivers
Holidays at the Village
There are a variety of opportunities to
share in the season as a family.
Join into your Neighbourhood Social, stay
for Dinner and enjoy!
All Village Neighbourhoods:
 Tuesday, December 15 - 3:30 pm
‘A Jazzy Lil’ Christmas’ with signature
drinks, afternoon entertainment and a
Jazz inspired meal
Egerton Neighbourhood:
 Friday, December 18 - 4:00 pm
’Wine and Cheese’ with afternoon
entertainment
Emma’s Neighbourhood:
 Sunday, December 20 - 3:00 pm
‘Cocoa and Cookies’ with afternoon
entertainment
In addition, there are upcoming Chefselected holiday meals throughout the
season:
Christmas Eve
Thursday, December 24
Christmas Day
Friday, December 25
Boxing Day
Saturday, December 26
New Year’s Eve
See page 19 for menu details.
Reservations welcome by calling 519.836.2464
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E-News? Social Media?
We can email the Newsletter directly to you!
Send an e-mail to:
[email protected]
The monthly Calendar and Newsletter can also be
found online at http://schlegelvillages.com/
guelph2/village-life
‘Like’ us on Facebook!
Follow Arbour Trails on Twitter @ArbourTrails
Coming in January …
For all female residents, family members, team members
and volunteers; it’s a ‘night’ in just for us!
Dress in your comfortables and join us for an evening in
Town Hall with refreshments, games and a ‘chick flick’!
RECREATION
Show
& Sale
A wonderful idea has come forward from a resident to
host a show of resident and community art paintings, drawings, sculpture and more.
Incorporated in this idea was the additional ability to sell
pieces of art with the proceeds directed to a local charitable organization.
Are you interested in showcasing your artwork? Watch
for announcements in the New Year about this event
idea.
For current inquiries, please speak to:
Kim Cusimano
Director of Recreation and Volunteer Services
Extension 807
[email protected]
Interested in helping to plan this evening?
Contact: Kim Cusimano at extension 807
review
Leisure in 2016 …
What is your wish for your leisure in 2016?
Always wanted to try something new or are you ready
to take up a long-lost interest?
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Write a short story, poems or a blog
Learn Chess, Cribbage, Sudoku and more
Create! Art, crafts, carvings
Meditation, Guided Imagery
Wine Tasting, Culinary Travel
Travel - Day Trippers, Get Aways and holidays
Tournaments - euchre, poker, snooker
Drum Circle, Resilience Circle, Reading Circle
Share your ideas with the Recreation team what would meaningful leisure look like to you in 2016?
Contact Kim at extension 807
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Programs For
Active Living
Monday Matinees 2:30 pm
Monday, December 7
The Christmas Shoes
A young boy tries to get a pair of Christmas shoes for
his dying mother, while a lawyer tries to deal with the
break-up of his marriage.
94 minutes.
Cast: Rob Lowe, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Max Morrow
Monday, December 14
Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
A young lawyer decides to defend an elderly man who is
institutionalized for his claims of being Santa Claus.
96 minutes.
Cast: Edmund Gwenn, Maureen O’Hara, John Payne
Monday, December 21
It’s A Wonderful Life (1947)
An angel helps a compassionate but despairingly
frustrated businessman by showing what life would have
been like if he never existed. 130 minutes.
Cast: James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore
Monday, December 28
Holiday Inn (1942)
At an inn which is only open on holidays, a crooner and
a hoofer vie for the affections of a beautiful up-andcoming performer. 100 minutes.
Cast: Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire, Marjorie Reynolds
Friday Flicks & Features
4:00 pm and 6:30 pm
Friday, December 4
The Family Stone (2005)
When the favourite son of the Stone family comes home for
Christmas with plans of proposing to his uptight girlfriend,
the rambunctious family has other ideas! 103 minutes.
Cast: Dermot Mulroney, Sarah Jessica Parker, Claire Danes
Friday, December 11
The Polar Express (2004)
A young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North
Pole on the Polar Express. This a journey of self-discovery
and the beliefs of Christmas. Please note, although this movie
is animated, it is fantastic! 100 minutes.
Cast includes: Tom Hanks, Chris Coppola, Michael Jeter
Friday, December 18
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)
The Griswold family’s large Christmas plans turn into a large
Christmas disaster! With unexpected guests, and one complication after the next, Clark Griswold’s Christmas bonus keeps
him going. 97 minutes.
Cast: Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo, Juliette Lewis
Friday, December 25
White Christmas (1954) Movie Showtime - 9:30 am
A successful song-and-dance team become romantically involved with a sister act and team up to save the failing Vermont inn of their former commanding general. 120 minutes
Cast: Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney
A Christmas Story (1983) Movie Showtime 4:00 and 6:30 pm
Ralphie tries to convince his family, teacher and of course
Santa to bring him a Red Ryder B.B. gun for Christmas!
After all his efforts, what’s under the tree? 94 minutes.
Cast: Peter Billingsley, Melinda Dillon, Darren McGavin
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December Events & Outings
Cameron Card Creations
Tuesday, December 1
10:30 am to 1:30 pm - in Town Square
Entertainment
Tuesday, December 1 at 7:15 pm - Town Hall
By the Royal City Ukulele Ensemble
Entertainment
Wednesday, December 2 at 10:30 am - Town Hall
By The Village Band
Stone Road Mall Outing
Wednesday, December 2 departs at 2:30 pm
*Sign up at Village Office
Sing-Along in Town Square
10:30 am Guelph Moms and Co.
Celebration of Life
Thursday, December 3 at 7:30 pm in Town Hall
Entertainment
Friday, December 4 at 2:30 pm - Town Square
By Kent Tocher
Entertainment
Saturday, December 5 at 11:00 am
Suzuki Strings School of Guelph
Entertainment
Tuesday, December 8 at 2:30 pm - Town Square
By Georgetown Transfer
Guest Speaker - ‘Speaking of Pet Health’
Wednesday, December 9 at 3:00 pm in Town Hall
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Programs For
Active Living
Christmas Tea Social
Thursday, December 10 at 3:00 pm in Town Square
Suzanne’s Jewellery
Monday, December 14 from 11 - 3 pm in Town Square
Jazzy Lil’ Christmas
Tuesday, December 15 at 3:30 pm
Happy Hour with Signature Christmas Cocktails
3:45 pm Threefold Standard Jazz Trio
Dinner Reservations welcome 519.836.2469
Bishop Reding Student Jazz Band
Wednesday, December 16 at 11:00 am - Town Square
Christmas Communion with St. George’s Church
Wednesday, December 16 at 2:30 pm in the Chapel
Dressing Room Clothing Sale
Thursday, December 17 from 10:00 to 3:00 pm
In the Hobby Shop
Resident Council Christmas Celebration
Thursday, December 19 at 3:00 pm in Town Hall
Entertainment
Monday, December 21 at 7:15 pm
Sue and her music students - come sing along!
Vesper Service
Wednesday, December 23 at 7:30 pm in Chapel
Holiday Dinners
Chef-selected menus for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day,
Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day!
Guest reservations welcome 519.836.2464
New Year’s Eve
7:15 Entertainment with Flutist Frazer French and
Pianist Frank Iacino
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Programs For
Active Living
Williamsburg & Becker
Tuesday, December 15
‘A Jazzy Lil’ Christmas’
A Christmas Social beginning at 3:30 pm in the Café
Happy Hour with Signature Christmas Cocktails
Local Jazz Musicians ’Threefold Standard’ at 3:45 pm
Guests welcome - reserve for dinner 519.836.2464
Egerton Neighbourhood
Friday, December 18
’Wine and Cheese’
Entertainment by Paul Hock beginning at 4:00 pm
Guests welcome - Wine by the Glass $6
Reserve for dinner 519.836.2464
Emma’s Neighbourhood
Sunday, December 20
‘Cocoa & Cookies’
With Entertainment by Lindsay Cox
beginning at 3:00 pm
Guests welcome - Reserve for dinner 519.836.2464
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Programs For
Active Living
Java Music Club Volunteer
This program is a mutual peer discussion and support
group with weekly themes and includes a musical
component.
 Tuesday morning from 10:30 – 12 noon
 Wednesday afternoons from 2:30 - 4:30 pm
Assist with set up, gather and welcome residents to
participate in this peer musical discussion group.
Program Convenor
Welcoming residents to act as Program Convenors for
independent leisure opportunities.
Program convenors would be responsible for gathering supplies, inviting and welcoming residents and
clean up. A little work but a lot of fun!
Consider these ideas:
 Book Club Convenor
 Crib Club Convenor
 Men’s Club
 Ladies Club
 Scrabble Scrimmage!
The potential is endless - get involved!
Music and Memory Volunteer
 Gather information
 Build the music repository
 Develop playlists
 Become a Musical Docent
 Become an Ambassador
Neighbourhood Volunteer
 Share your time with one of our neighbourhoods;
support life on the neighbourhood through visiting, engaging residents in shared and meaningful
activities.
This opportunity is flexible to your schedule and
is suitable for a variety of experiences
For more information on how you can
become involved in volunteering at the
Village, please contact:
Kim Cusimano
Director of Recreation and
Volunteer Services
(226) 251-3065 ext. 807
[email protected]
@ArbourTrails
VOLUNTEER VIEW
Volunteer Opportunities
Programs For
Active Living
International Volunteer Day is a
global celebration of volunteers.
It takes place every year on
December 5 to shine a light on the
impact of volunteer efforts
everywhere.
Volunteers are leading social change
around the world.
This special day promotes the work
of volunteers at all levels, including local, national and international.
United Nations Volunteers founded International Volunteer Day in
1985.
For more information, please visit:
www.unv.org/what-we-do/intl-volunteer-day.html
On behalf of Arbour Trails, we thank the residents, family, team
members and community members for their gifts of time and
talent. Your support to Village life is truly appreciated!
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Programs For
Active Living
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Programs For
Active Living
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Programs For
Active Living
Looking for Christmas gift ideas?
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Consider Nordic Walking Poles! The Programs For Active Living Program uses these in their fitness
program offerings. If your family member at Arbour Trails enjoys walking, this may be a great gift idea.
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An iPod Shuffle or Nano and/or iTunes card! Arbour Trails is a registered member of the Music and
Memory program and looks forward to building this program in 2016. Music can have a profound effect
on people and in particular, it can be a soothing experience for residents living with dementia.
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General Store Gift Certificates! Contact Gary Roche (519) 993-7104 or email at [email protected]
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Christmas MarketPrograms For
With thanks to the more than 45+ vendors who shared their
products at our Christmas Market on Saturday, November 28.
Active Living
Ann’s Jams
Peach, Raspberry, Strawberry jams, Gift boxes,
Spreaders and Trays
www.annsjam
Audrey Heyking & Beryl Johnston
Assorted Christmas arrangements, mittens, and
earings
[email protected]
BD Crafts
Knitted and Crocheted items, Christmas
Ornaments
[email protected]
Beauticontrol
Skin care and make up products
www.beautipage.ca/susanldunkley
Blossoming Heart Words
The Stellar Queen of Oaxaca Children’s Book
www.blossomingheartwords.com
Bonnie Patteson
Scarves
[email protected]
Born Again Dollies
Dolls, knitted dolls clothing and more
[email protected]
C & S Sales
Fashion scarves and pins
[email protected]
Cameron Card Creations
Handmade Gift Tags and Cards
www.cameroncardcreations.com
Glass On A Wire
Hand Made One Of A Kind Jewelry
[email protected]
Cassie Maple Products
Maple syrup, sugars, jelly, brittle, fudge & more
[email protected]
Cynthia Gedye
Quilted items and jewelry
[email protected]
Debbie McKinnon
Knitted items incl. animals, scarves & booties
[email protected]
Elaine and Ivy Jewelry
Handmade jewelry
store.elanneivy.com
Emily Rose Apiaries
Honey, gift sets, and candles
[email protected]
Guelph Wood Art
Wooden puzzles
[email protected]
Hayston’s Creations
Hand Made Home Décor, Crafts, Needlework,
Infinity Scarves, Aprons & More
Www.etsy.com/haystoncreation
Kim Harvey
Live greenery arrangements
[email protected]
Hospice Wellington
Cookbook in support of Hospice
hospicewellington.org
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Karen Townsend & Evelyn Lee
Necklaces, bracelets, and earrings
[email protected]
Scentsy
Scented waxes and warmers and more
heathermoon.scentsy.ca
Krissy’s Custom Knits
Homemade knitted items
www.krissyskustomknits.ca
Sunset Gourmet
Spices, soups, breads, desserts, and
a variety of gluten free products
www.mysunsetgourmet.ca/sharonmoody
Mary Cyr
Handmade items for pets, children, and adults
[email protected]
MS Society Bake Table
Cakes and Cookies
[email protected]
Palms Gift Baskets and Candles
A variety of candles and baskets
[email protected]
Patricia Case
Doll clothes & assorted doll items
[email protected]
Paper Daisies
Christmas wreaths, ornaments, decorations
www.facebook.com/paperdaisiescrafts
Pat’s Crafts
Knitted items, purses, placemats, and more
[email protected]
Programs For
Active Living
S&S Variety
Pashmina shawls, Indian Pearls,
Mexican and Indian crafts, Ornaments
[email protected]
Sheena Drummond
Hand painted Christmas decorations
Simply Natural
Creating home made, natural, better for you products for everyday use
www.facebook.com/Simple.natural.changes/
Specialty Wood Pens
Handcrafted wood items
[email protected]
Stampin’ Up!
Christmas cards and gifts
www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/dianeh
Thirty-One
Purses, accessories, home organizing, and more
mythirtyone.ca
Recycle A Bow
Handmade purses, crochet hats, mitts, and scarves
TLC Treasures
www.facebook.com/recycleabow
Lite-up table Christmas centerpieces,, trees,
Branch Arrangements and more
Riverstone Spa and Salon
[email protected]
Gift Certificates for salon, manicures,
pedicures, massage, facials and more!
Tocara
http://schlegelvillages.com/node/876
Sterling silver, gem stones, stainless steel & more
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Various chocolate treats & gift boxes
www.facebook.com/RMCFguelph
Rosanne Bauman
Baby gift items and Children’s Sleepwear
[email protected]
Sandra Beer
All season silk flower arrangements, Christmas
wreaths, stockings, and tote bags
[email protected]
www.tocaraplus.com
U Wear It Well
Scarves, handbags and jewelry
[email protected]
Yvonne Thistle-Brewster
Art felting, nature prints, cards & more
[email protected]
2cute4words
A variety of paper and knit crafts
[email protected]
Many thanks to the
following local
Programs
For
businesses who donated to our
ActiveChristmas
Living
Market!
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!
Tara Rosenow
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Programs For
Active Living
Third Age Learning
Third Age Learning -Guelph is a non-profit, independent
organization operated by a voluntary Board of Directors
which
arranges lectures by professors and community experts
covering a wide range of interesting subjects. For over 25
years we have offered intellectually stimulating lectures
for people who are retired or semi-retired and who wish
to continue learning.
Winter series is offered in the New Year from January 13
through March 2, 2016.
Winter Walkways
As we approach winter weather, this is a friendly
reminder to all residents with vehicles; please park your
car to ensure that the front of the car is not hanging over
the edge of the sidewalk. Thank you.
The Grounds Crew team do a great job cleaning the sidewalks; it makes it easier to remove the snow with the
tractors when the sidewalks are clear.
Sharing the spirit of the season, Arbour Trails is
collecting toys and non-perishable food donations for
local families.
All are welcome to contribute and all donations
shared at the Town Square Gazebo will be taken to
the Salvation Army on December 18. If you are
interested in participating in the delivery to the
Salvation Army, please sign up at the Village Office.
To learn more about the Christmas Hamper
program and other community services the
Salvation Army offers, please visit:
www.guelphsa.ca/index.php/CHRISTMAS-EVENTS/
get-involved.html
Programs For
Active Living
An evening with Robert burns
Sponsored by the VBA Theatre Group
SATURDAY, JANUARY 23, 2016 In Reid Hall
Come join us in celebrating the birth of
Scotland’s Greatest Poet, Rabbie Burns
This is an independent outing
requiring own transportation
Doors open at 5:30 pm
Program begins at 6:00 pm
Dinner is served at 6:30 pm
Catered by the University of Guelph
$40 per person
No Cash Bar
Bring your own Beverage
Menu includes Beef Pie with seasonal
vegetables, small tasting of Haggis
followed by Trifle
Complete form below and provide to Barb
McKinnon, Suite 479 by January 4, 2016
Program includes The Village
Harpeggios, an Address to the Haggis,
Scottish songs and dance.
To purchase tickets for this event, please complete this form and provide a cheque payable to the
‘VBA Theatre Group’ and return to Barb McKinnon, Suite 479 by Monday, January 4, 2016.
Name: __________________________________________ Suite Number: ___________________
Cost $40 per person
Total Requested Tickets _______________ Amount Enclosed ______
Tables are assigned in the order that response slips are received. No Refunds.
Programs For
Active Living
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
When: Sunday, January 31, 2016
Time: 9:00 am to 12 noon
Location: Old Quebec Street Shoppes and Suites, 55 Wyndham St. N., Guelph
Join Arbour Trails as we walk for memories and support raising funds for the Alzheimer Society!
How can you become involved?
1. Volunteer! Help support residents to be involved in the walk!
2. Join the Arbour Trailblazers team!
3. Sponsor the Arbor Trailblazers team!
Visit the Walk For Memories website for more information on the event and how you can support
http://walkformemories.ca/sponsor-a-walker/ or contact:
Kim Cusimano at (226) 251-3065 x 807 [email protected]
LIVING in My Today is an organizational care philosophy and
corresponding training program that focuses on supporting the
well-being of residents living with dementia in Schlegel Villages.
LIVING In my Today was developed in partnership with
residents, family members, team members, volunteers and
community partners such as the Murray Alzheimer Research
and Education Program (otherwise known as MAREP), is a
program that integrates research and educational activities in
an effort to improve dementia care practices in Canada and
beyond.
What makes this curriculum unique is that it builds on the
current culture change movement happening at Schlegel
and internationally. The curriculum is really shifting care and
services to focus on the remaining strengths and abilities and
perspective of the resident, supporting them to live life to the
fullest and the well-being of not only the person but all those in the circle of care. Its based on sound research and more importantly, grounded in the perspectives of people living with dementia, family
and professionals. Our goal is to create a shared understanding and philosophy of care and builds
awareness, understanding and compassion.
Watch for further information about the Living In My Today dates for 2015.
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Arbour Trails Team Directory
Mike Dickin
General Manager
803
[email protected]
Jim Alder
Director of Environmental
829
[email protected]
Philip Aubin
Marketing Co-ordinator
825
[email protected]
845
[email protected]
Director of Recreation
807
[email protected]
Pauline Donovan Wellness Co-ordinator
820
[email protected]
Beverleigh Broughton Chaplain
Kim Cusimano
Donna Hastings
Administrative Co-ordinator
802
[email protected]
Heather Hyland
Neighbourhood Co-ordinator
805
[email protected]
George Madalena Director of Food & Hospitality
804
[email protected]
Kelly Meeussen
Marketing Co-ordinator
826
[email protected]
Majlinda Gashi
Neighbourhood Co-ordinator
819
[email protected]
Megan Laycock
Pal Kinesiologist
808
[email protected]
Ainsley Snowe
Administrative Assistant
801
[email protected]
Lead Nurse
Can be reached at this ext.
505
Wishing each and every resident, family member,
team member, volunteer, care partner and neighbour
the happiest of holidays.
May this season bring you much joy and happiness!
32 Bayberry Drive, Guelph, Ontario N1G 0C9
P: (226) 251-3065
@ArbourTrails
W: http://www.schlegelvillages.com/guelph2
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Thank you! - Schlegel Villages

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