Home Fires Fall 2012 - Sherbrooke Community Centre
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Home Fires Fall 2012 - Sherbrooke Community Centre
Fall 2012 Home Fires 40th Anniversary Edition Mission: Sherbrooke Community Centre creates a community that supports people to live full and abundant lives. Sherbrooke Celebrates 40 years of Community Life 1972—2012 On October 1, 2012 Sherbrooke Community Centre kicked off a month of events and activities culminating in an October 25th reunion of past and present board members, staff, residents, families, colleagues and donors. What a celebration it was! Suellen Beatty, CEO said, “Sherbrooke has had a rich history, with many innovations. Fundamentally we are a home for people and our most important job is to build relationships and make Sherbrooke the best place to live and work, in that order. I feel privileged to do the work that I do, I love coming to work everyday and I believe it is an honour to serve our residents and their families,” said Beatty. Minerva (AKA Deb Schick) welcomes staff to the 40th Anniversary kickoff with big kisses for all across Canada and internationally to the Sherbrooke Learning Centre located in the Carter Centre for Learning. In 1999, Sherbrooke welcomed 40 Veterans from the Veteran’s Home on Preston Avenue to the newly opened Veterans Village, and in 2006 we assumed management of Central Haven Special Care Home on Avenue I North in Saskatoon. When you walk through the front door, visitors say that it feels like home. The Veterans and Kinsmen Villages includes 11 homes for 103 residents and the Marleau/Wyant Residence is where 160 elders reside. We are also fortunate to have the Oak Trees and Acorns Childcare Centre, Tumbleweed Gift Shop, accessible computer centre (e_Den@Sherbrooke), arts studio, occupational and physio therapy, hair salon, pool, spiritual centre, bird aviary, green house and Cameco movie theatre in our community. Sherbrooke has 10 partnership schools and welcomes hundreds of students every year from elementary and high schools, University of Saskatchewan and SIAST. The Centre has developed additional partnerships with Calder Youth Centre, Oskayak, Crocus Co-op, EGADZ, Habitat for Humanity and Canada World Youth. The arts are alive at Sherbrooke! Since 2007 the art studio has gained Built in 1966 by the Beavis family it was international recognition for innovative sold to five churches in 1972, who arts programming. In addition, became the sponsors of the newly formed Sherbrooke staff and volunteers provide Sherbrooke Community Centre. In 1993, opportunities to enjoy music, accessible the Marleau/Wyant residence was built computer programs, gardening, film, and in 1999 the Kinsmen and Veterans photography, writing and work Villages were opened completing the opportunities. replacement of the original buildings. Sherbrooke is blessed to be involved in Since 1999, Sherbrooke has been an Eden Alternative ™ Registered home and ongoing partnerships with many corporations, business, churches, service has become a world leader in the clubs and donors. They are world makers! provision of resident-directed care. Sherbrooke is a centre for Eden Education and welcomes students from Major Donation for Sherbrooke Schaan House One of the highlights of Sherbrooke's 40th Anniversary Celebrations was the announcement of a matching gift from Gerald Schaan of Schaan Healthcare Products and the Schaan family. Gerald's son Collin, President and CEO of Schaan Health Care Products made the announcement on his father's behalf. Collin Schaan, Rosann Holmes, Shelly Schaan and Kevin Schaan at the dedication of Schaan House Previously Mr. Schaan had donated over $51,500 in support of Sherbrooke and at the reunion he matched that with a further $51,500. The large crowd in attendance cheered and were eager to thank the Schaan family. Gerald was the only child of George and Edna Schaan and born on Schaan’s homestead farm in the Landestrue district southwest of the village of McNutt, SK. Early in Gerald’s life, his parents moved to McNutt where they were general store merchants for many (Continued on page 11) (Continued on page 9) A publication of Sherbrooke Community Centre and Central Haven Special Care Home A Letter From Home... I was fortunate to attend the Global Leadership Summit at Ebenezer Baptist Church in October. Two of the speakers were particularly inspiring and are the reason for my letter. I was reminded it is a great privilege to be in a position of leadership. I am grateful to work in a place where I can make a difference in the lives of the people who live, work and visit here. I am thankful that I have an important purpose that matches my strengths, weaknesses, and passions. I love this organization and the people in it. I love our mission of creating a community where people live full and abundant lives. It is wonderful to work with people who share the belief that the work of caring for another human being is of the highest order. I was reminded of this as I listened to Pastor Bill Hybel, lead pastor of the Willow Creek Church. Next I listened to Patrick Lencioni, world famous management consultant and author, talk about his most recent book The Advantage. Mr Lencioni talked about Southwest Airlines and why they succeed in their business and why customer satisfaction is so high. He stated that every employee knows the three most important principles in the company and they are empowered to make decisions that uphold the principles. The three principles at Southwest are: 1. the Customer should be happy, 2. costs cannot go up, and 3. the plane needs to be on time. What does this mean to a customer who has missed his flight and shows up at the Southwest desk asking if he can use his ticket from the other airline to get on one of their flights? Well, the staff member is authorized to put them on a Southwest flight because the customer will be happy, costs won’t go up as a result of this, and it won’t make the plane late. Wow! Pretty amazing! By Suellen Beatty, CEO At Sherbrooke, we have worked very hard to create a similar system so that our staff is empowered to make decisions that are consistent with our “Principles of Care”. Our principles support the idea that we work in the elders’ home as opposed to the elder living in our work place. The Principles, created by our staff in 1988, are Individuality, Normalcy and Reality. We see our elders as individuals and get to know them well so we can support their autonomy; we try to make this place and their life as normal as possible realizing how unusual it really is to live in a place like this with so many others; and we work within the realities of legislation, collective bargaining agreements, accreditation standards, and safety and professional standards. Our “Principles of Care” guide our staff everyday to ensure that the elders can have choices to sleep in late, stay up late, have a ritual glass of scotch before bed, wear what he or she wants, participate in what they want and visit with who they want, have opportunities to find meaning and be treated with love and kindness. Clearly we are a “work” in progress but we strive every day to create an environment where each person can live a full and abundant life. Our vision is to be the “Best Place to Live and to Work” in that order. Welcome Pastor Mark Trew I don’t know if you remember a time when you first were introduced to a place. There is the first day of school, the first day of university and the first day at a new job. There is often a nervous energy wondering what will happen. There can also be a flood of information that is hard to process at the time. My first day at Sherbrooke was probably most like my first day at University. There were so many people to meet and places to explore. When I came home that evening my brain hurt but my heart was happy. It was such a joy to have the warmest welcome that I could imagine. Everyone wanted to know who this new young chaplain was. Many greeted me with hugs and smiles. You can see why my heart was happy. I would like to thank everyone for the part they played in making my initial time at Sherbrooke the best that it could be. As days progressed my hopes of what Sherbrooke was were confirmed. It is a place of love, laughter and life. I look forward to coming to Sherbrooke every day and having happy times when people “drop in” on me in my office or when I run into people throughout the day. I am so proud to be at Sherbrooke and part of everything that is going on. There are also some difficult moments that go on at Sherbrooke and I have had my share of those. There are difficult conversations, dilemmas and the pain of loss. I cherish these too as they are a part of life and I am honoured to be asked to be present in these hard times. It is a privilege as part of my role here, that I am a part of people’s lives, in the good times and the bad, and I do not take this lightly. Now I am looking forward to getting to know people more deeply, taking part in Remembrance Day and Christmas. There is a lot going on in the world of Spiritual Care and I look forward to becoming a deeper part of this community. Pastor Mark Russell is ready for Halloween Diversity at Sherbrooke—We are so pleased to welcome new staff members every year. They are wonderful, caring people who come from countries around the world including: India, Africa, the Philippines, Europe, Central and South America and many other nations. This diverse group brings new ideas, cultural perspectives and shares their traditional food and dress with our elders. They help make our community rich and interesting. We are so fortunate that you make new staff welcome and to show them some good old Saskatchewan love and kindness. 2 Home Fires/Fall 2012 Neighbourhood Names Have you ever wondered how McLellan Place got its name or why Houses 3 and 8 were named Green Gables and Korea? The stories are now posted outside each house and the Marleau/Wyant residence. Enjoy! Catherine Drew’s Berry Patch 40th Anniversary Tulip Planting Catherine Drew (Mother Drew) believes that it’s better to live in a garden. Cathy is a firm believer in nourishing the body and soul. Her time at Sherbrooke from May 1988 to January 2009 was spent celebrating life and creating a “home” for her Sherbrooke family. Cathy’s contributions continue to enrich us each day. Enjoy time in her berry patch! Melissa and James plant a tulip with assistance from students from College Park School True North Ray Purdie, Sherbrooke’s recently retired Pastor was inspired by some glass art that he saw at Wanuskewin Heritage Park. He suggested Seeing the window is a spiritual experience that Sherbrooke might want to develop a project that incorporated the material (glass) with the process of casting or “slumping”. Thank you to Brian and Catherine Drew and family for their support of the berry patch. In honour of Sherbrooke’s 40th Anniversary, students from Greystone Heights AcTal class along with residents, planted 40 dozen tulips at the entrance to the grounds. We look forward to the glorious blooms this spring. The concept, a finished art work that was resident led, depicted a first nation theme and was set in a northern landscape. Janet Parkinson from Castle Designer Glass has been an incredibly gracious partner and sponsor. She and her team have donated their time, materials and expertise to make this project possible. Her vision was clear. From the beginning she understood how important it was for the residents of Sherbrooke to express themselves and she did everything she could to facilitate their creative ideas. It was decided that the large 4 foot by 4 foot glass sheet would be cut into smaller The Spiritual Care Centre has several “puzzle pieces” so that residents would be colourful stained glass pieces adorning the able to handle the pieces and work as walls. The windows, designed by former independently as possible. This also staff person Jenifer Downer, depict the allowed each resident to choose their own seasons in Saskatchewan. The seasons, pallet, resulting in a “muted” rainbow of idyllic prairie landscapes with big skies and colour that reflects their individualism and rolling wheat fields are beautiful and celebrates differences. This approach enjoyed by our community. However, it allows each puzzle piece to come was felt that an additional window together, completing the bigger picture; representing our diverse cultural which is a natural metaphor for the landscape should be added. community and community building that is so much a part of the fabric of Sherbrooke. Vicki admires the buffalo she created Every aspect of this project was lead by our talented and enthusiastic residents. The drawings were done by residents Donald Royal, Ira Moosomin and Paul Desjarlais from CDP. The composition was led by Vicky Peisinger from CDP. She decided where the buffalo would roam and the antelope would play. The painting involved dozens of Sherbrooke artists over a 4 week period. True North celebrates community and the importance of collaboration. Unique individuals coming together sharing their talents and skills, ideas and visions, passions, and purpose made this project possible. We thank them for their gift. Art is the liberation of the humanity inside yourself.” ― Daisaku Ikeda Community Day Program has gone paperless for their newsletter—Congratulations on another green initiative. 3 Home Fires/Fall 2012 Our Donors - Thanks A Million For Your Support! Annual Appeal 2011 Roger & Tillie Aessie Alida Archives & Library Association Alliance Energy Ltd Albin & Lorraine Anderson Martin Arndt & Donna Sniher Mary Ballantyne Phillip & Eileen Bateman Ione Beatty David W. Beaubier Robert & Joyce Besant Jean-Louis Bilodeau Robert & Helen Card William & Mary Chapman William Christensen Gladys Clark Elizabeth Cook Connie Cornwell Georgina P. Daviduke Gerard & Frances Dorval William & Anna Douglas Kenneth W. Douglas Bernice Fallas Rose Gay Don & Lynne Gibson Dawn Hayton JBL Charitable Foundation Inc. Donald & Gwynedd Kelly Jack & Faye Kernan Boris & Marie Kishchuk Arlene & Robert Klassen Bryan Leverick Barry & Irene MacDonald Sharon McEachnie Marion McLeod Ida Mikytyshyn John B. Millar Wayne & Janet Moser Elva Nixon Ron & Betty Ann Perkins Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Frances Rank Ruth & Sam Robinson Gladys R. Rose Nora E. Sarich Kim Schmidt Fred & Wilhelmina Sejbjerg Gudrun Shier Ivan Jen & Suzanne Yip Charles M. Williams Don & Dorothy Zopf Arts Program Gladys Murphy Central Haven Dianne Armstrong Fay Belhumeur Leo & Sandra Derksen Nellie Dyck Carol Klassen Robert & Linda Redekop Michelle Schaan Betty Schulz Elias & Lilleth Shantz Percy Summach Jeannine Usselman George & Edith Wiebe Mary Will Resident Computer Room Hitachi Canadian Industries Ltd. Rotary Club of Saskatoon Nutana The Hitachi Foundation Robert A. Carter Centre for Learning Joan Carter Gala 2011 Suellen Beatty & Tom Archibald Northstar Innovative Developments Inc. Gala 2012 Elsie Balfour Bazaar & Novelty Ione Beatty Lilah Brehon Wayne & Ina Brownlee Ken & Brenda Cavanaugh William Christensen Connie Cornwell Dan & Brenda Craig Dorothy Cram Shirley Desrochers Tim Dillon & Lahoma Dillon Evelyn Drew Eden Health Solutions LauraLee Emigh Vivian & Don Fraser Roberta & Tom Gallagher Nicole Garman Lynn Gee Joanne George Kenneth George Chris Glazer Rudy Goertzen, Bus Sales of Saskatoon Merle Harrison Muriel Jarvis Mark & Elaine Keil Cheryl & Henry Kloppenburg Gail & Alec Kocur Carl & Lily Krause Bryan Leverick Pat Leverick Luthercare McClure Place Foundation Inc McKeague Family Foundation Inc. Audrey Mierau Bechtel Hilton & Wilma Mollard Ivy Moulton Bruce & Barb Nisbet Larry Pavloff & Rosanne Alain John & Cecile Pelletier Lindy Pelletier & Robin Adair Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Shirley M. Pyett Omer Ranger Roe & Company Monika & Werner Röewekamp Jill Rude Saskatoon Funeral Home Harvey Sauder Schaan Health Care Products Deb & Ron Schick Barb & Eric Sharp Dorothy Simpson Brooke & Blake Sittler Brian & Judy Storey Lynn & Bob Tait Cherylee & Jim Theoret Charles M. Williams Ken & Margaret Wilson Hour Club Margaret Adam Karen Babcock Suellen Beatty Cecil Beaudet Glenda Bergen Jennifer Carr Brenda Craig Robert Dick Diane Ewert Roberta Gallagher Cheryl George Penny Germain Don Grant Colleen Grieman Bonnie Hanishewski Mary Klassen Catherine McHattie Ida Mikytyshyn Karolina Morris Lisa Murray Melanie Oberhofer Frank Pagdonsolan Brenda Rendek Kelly Salmon Deb Schick Kim Schmidt Paulette Schulhauser Martha Scott CheryleeTheoret Candace Ukrainetz General Donations Vern Affeldt Alliance Energy Ltd ATCO Epic Suellen Beatty Ross Brown Michelle Buglas Estate of Dorothy Bouey Wes & Shelley Froese Lynn Gee Colleen Grieman Michelle Harder Heritage Rug Hookers of Saskatoon Colleen Isley Chad Joinson Bonnie Kerslake Olive Koroluke Tony Latoski Lorraine McAlpine Don & Sharleen McIntosh Audrey Mierau Bechtel Jeff Nachtigall Ray & Judie Purdie Bruce Pyett Saskatchewan Liquor & Gaming Authority Saskatchewan Society of Nutrition Management Beverly Semko Carolynne Bouey Shank Donald & Dorothy Sykes Tom McLellan Family Foundation Inc. Ukrainian Orthodox Mens Assoc. STEPPE Club Watkins Bob & Grace Westad Spiritual Care Denise Beaulieu Untie the Spirit Janet & Warren Keim Veterans ANAF Ladies Auxiliary #38 Carol Beaulieu Margot Beaulieu Korea Veterans Association #46 Allan & Elizabeth McGillivray Robert & Jean Radford RCL Ladies Auxiliary - B.E.S.L. RCL Ladies Auxiliary – Hanley #258 RCL Ladies Auxiliary - Kyle RCL Ladies Auxiliary - Lashburn RCL Ladies Auxiliary – Meadow Lake #76 RCL Ladies Auxiliary – Prince Albert #2 RCL Ladies Auxiliary – Saskatoon 362 RCL - Edam#106 RCL – Hanley Branch #258 RCL – Luseland #146 RCL - Naicam Poppy Account RCL - Nutana #362 RCL – Rosthern Branch 115 Saskatoon Poppy Trustees In Memory of Vern Affeldt Suellen Beatty & Tom Archibald Alvin Bekemeier Chantal Clermont Thomas & Judith Corbett Dan & Brenda Craig Curl Saskatoon Vivian & Don Fraser Lynn Gee Walter & Doreen Goodyear Ruth Gosselin Gymnastics Canada Jack & Marilyn Hering Betty Honeker Annie-Lou Lagimodiere Verna & Vern Larson Ray MacIsaac Nipawin Evergreen Curling Club Ruth Outten S H. and Brian Potter Saskatoon Granite Curling Club Inc. Paulette Schulhauser Nowayme Stephens David & Helen Thom Bob & Grace Westad Cecil & Rose Winters In Memory of Cecil Akins Brenda Angus In Memory of Ruby Anderson Jack & Ella Hopper In Memory of Jacob Beatty Richard Byrt In Memory of Katherine Beaudry Joan Gervais Jerod Orb In Memory of Margot Beaulieu Colin Beaulieu Masterfeeds Kenneth Orr Prairie Swine Centre - Social Fund Goldie Smith In Memory of Thelma "Tilly" Benson Chander Behl Douglas & Merle Bocking Bryan & June Fettig Hal & Sherry Herbison Penny & Bryan Leverick Marilyn Loucks Guy & Marilyn Mabee Dorothy McLeod Kay Milburn Allan & Beverley Wirth Byrdie Zboril In Memory of Arlene Berryere Robert Berryere In Memory of Dorothy Bouey Anne M. Bouey Edna Flavel Patricia Pazdry In Memory of Beth Bouey-Adolph Dianne Adolph Jean Armstrong This list is for the period October 1, 2011 to September 30, 2012. We apologize if we have inadvertently missed your name. Please call 655-3669 to let us know if your name was missed and it will appear in the next issue of Home Fires. Fires 4 Home Fires/Fall 2012 Our Donors - Thanks A Million For Your Support! In Memory of Beth Bouey-Adolph Anne M. Bouey Teresa & Marvin Hydomako Berna Jones Patricia Pazdry Donald & Margaret Schwab Harold & Elaine Yung In Memory of Betty Ann Harvey Ruth Outten In Memory of Annie Mills Marie Billett In Memory of Gordon "Ross" Henderson Shirley Henderson Murray Hildebaugh In Memory of Audrey Morrison Wallace Adam Anthony & Carol Boryski In Memory of Josephine Broten Chris & Anne Broten Joan & John Cranch Jack & Alice Dzus Caroline Joa In Memory of Phyllis Heuchert Pamela Shillington In Memory of Emil Bryska Elizabeth Cook In Memory of Fred Burnyeat Bob Burnyeat Bruce Burnyeat In Memory of Susan Anne Caldwell Gayle Jones In Memory of Lillian Carlson Lorne & Edith Carlson In Memory of Robert Carter Henry & Elizabeth Monsebroten Ron & Betty Ann Perkins In Memory of Norman "Scotty" Clark Evelyn M. Anderson Raymond & Marilyn Boechler City Carpet Services Aime & Mary Jane Decae May Nasby In Memory of Doreen Currie Phyllis Brown Deanna & Tom Davies Miss Elizabeth Heggie Art & Audrey Kelly Robert Lindsay & Evelle Morris Ann Ralph Maureen Wentz In Memory of Mary Duggleby Ruth & Jim Russell In Memory of Beverly M Dyck Mary Burrows Elwood & Delores Cowley In Memory of Ellen Edmunds Elsa & Christopher Hancock In Memory of Dr Sergey Fedoroff David W. Beaubier In Memory of Paul Fidelak Marie & Paul Fidelak In Memory of Shannon Fitz-Gerald Margaret & Gerald Fitz-Gerald Barry & Yvette Heath In Memory of Lorraine Frie Dorothy McLeod In Memory of Karen Friesen Heather Paull Karen & David Werrett William & Millicent Wright In Memory of Donna Moser Gayle Jones In Memory of Mary Hofmann Les & Vicki Barker Wilda Gardner Pat Gladstone John & Gwen Green Harvey & Madeline Just Laura Lacoursiere Judy Miazga Esther Nagle Robert & Janette Nagle Beryl Near David & Marg Pachota Queen Alexandra Chapter #84 Doreen Schmidt SLAC - Staff Fund In Memory of Wes Hofmann Les & Vicki Barker James & Marylou Dasiuk Pat Gladstone John & Gwen Green Harvey & Madeline Just Laura Lacoursiere Judy Miazga Esther Nagle Robert & Janette Nagle David & Marg Pachota Vera Pollock Queen Alexandra Chapter #84 Sask Institute of the Purchasing Mgmt Assoc of Canada SLAC - Staff Fund In Memory of Tudor "Lloyd" Jones Adele Kuss In Memory of Violet Kirkwood Carleen & Chad Bartel Elaine Carlson Bill & Mary Comeault Karen Dale Edinburgh Place Condominium Marie Gifford David Kirkwood Don Kirkwood Marie Kirkwood Richard Kirkwood Erna Kirzinger Alois & Beate Koller Russel & Bonnie Marcoux Rose Overgard Stanley & Elizabeth Pollon Donna Savage Robert & Sandra Savage Gerald & Dorothy Stone In Memory of Margaret Lois Helen Lawrence Jim & Ruth Russell In Memory of Sydney McCoy LauraLee Emigh In Memory of Keith McLeod Dorothy McLeod In Memory of Clarence Slater Olive Peat Violet Penner Edward & May Plewis Fern & Harvey Potts Justina Rempel Albert & Joyce Schmidt Don & Myrna Tenaschuk Alfred & Elizabeth Wieler Brian Williams Melvin & Elizabeth Winmill Shirley Haskins Pauline & Orest Sadownick Mayer Schulman Patti Shedden In Memory of Nina "Jean" Mracek Dorothy McLeod In Memory of Herbert "Bert" Nelson Aim Electric Ltd Glen & Brenda Aikenhead Darlene Cardinal Theresa Cardinal Sheila Foster Reginald Harrison Dorothy Hennigan Jeanne Manson Hazel Nelson Charlotte Nijman Marjorie Perry Fern & Harvey Potts Ethel & Keith Read Ray Steinke & Elinore Gillies-Steinke Stuart & Jerre Stone Robert Taman Garth & Carol Tastad Rubie Westvelt Dorothy Wilkinson In Memory of Jan Nijman Jayne Schille In Memory of Michael "Rusty" Sloboda Gilbert & Pam Francis In Memory of Margaret Spinney Norbert Halyk Ralph & Roberta Hildebrandt Eiler & Jean Humbert In Memory of Dorothy Turnbull Phyllis Brown In Memory of Clayton "Curly" Welker Phillip & Eileen Bateman Gilbert & Pam Francis Nanette Greggain Frances Murtland Leslie Sommerfeld Don & Dorothy Zopf In Memory of Hugh "Bill" Whitely Carole Didier Federated Co-operatives In Memory of Cornelius "Corney" Wiebe LauraLee Emigh In Memory of Anne Wiens John Wiens In Memory of Bertha Ott Allan & Lorraine Geck William & Hazel Rudishyn John & Irene Schultz Shirley Wilson In Memory of Betty Zimmer Suellen Beatty Calgary Laboratory Services Loraine Churko Brenda & Dan Craig Myrna & Norman McDougall Donna McNally Ida & Maurice Mikytyshyn Robert & Audrey Morrison Jerri & Dick Noordman F Lenore Reeves Helmut Sieh & Diane Sieh Robert Turczyn & Vivian Turczyn Jack & Betty Walther M Elizabeth Wilson Bill Zimmer & Barb Zimmer In Memory of Glenn Richardson Blanche Richardson In Memory of Toba Robarts Miriam Caplan CUPE Local 2669 Barry & Loreili Remai Diane L. Sarich In Memory of William Rooke Charles & Patricia Caldwell John L. Crawford In Memory of Reinhold Sackmann Barry & Irene MacDonald In Memory of David & Ann Schulman Roy & Roberta Caspell In Memory of Clarence Slater George & Bernice Adolf Brent & Evelyn Beaton Gay Blauel Maureen Cline Henry & Lillian Epp Aurelia Grimes Lorne & Dorraine Hansen Hansen Menno Hooge Berna Jones Dale & Donna Junek David & Patricia Loveridge Ruth Melnyk In Honour of Elva & Wendy Craig Ruth & Sam Robinson Betty Secord In Honour of Dave Currie Clifford & Marian Colborn Erroll & Shelley Currie In Honour of Norton Myrah Lee Myrah Marilyn Zukowski Foundation Disclaimer: In the event that circumstances make the specified use or administration of gifts no longer practical or desirable, the Sherbrooke Foundation Inc. would make changes in the use of gifts to maintain, as much as is reasonably possible, its spirit and general intent. All gifts are used to create a human habitat where residents can live full and abundant lives! 5 Home Fires/Fall 2012 The ARTS are Alive at Sherbrooke Those Darn Fish…. At Sherbrooke we are always trying to move the arts forward, challenging the notion of "good enough" and blurring the lines between art and craft. I noticed some incredible "bejewelling" in the CDP studio, small coasters, beautiful and intricate. The time and skill that was put in to the work was evident. At the same time wooden fish were being discarded and we thought it would be cool if they put the "jewels" on the fish... everyone loved the idea and the staff took the lead as they worked alongside CDP participants to create a dazzling work that will bring smiles to the faces of staff, residents, friends and families for years to come. Moving On Collaborative Project Jewelled fish hang in CDP Moving On project I have been working with the "Moving On" group for the entire five years that I have been at Sherbrooke. It is a group that is very near and dear to me. We have limited time to work on projects, so it is an exciting challenge for us to conceptualize something that will work with the time and resources that are available. A common theme in many of our projects is that of community, engagement and collaboration. This year we decided to paint several boards of wood, multi coloured abstractions that celebrate the individual marks that are necessary to "build" a painting, much as individuals build a community. The boards are then cut into "strips" and reassembled by the participants, resulting in a rhythmic symphony of form and colour that will fully unify the efforts of the talented artist into a cohesive final work. The "yet to be named" art work was unveiled to friends and family at a reception on October 23. Jeff Nachtigall, Artist in Residence Jeff and the Moving On Artists Jeff Nachtigall, Artist in Residence Tumbleweed: Give a Gift That Gives Back Get into the Spirit of the Season by purchasing a gift that gives twice, in other words, you buy gifts at Tumbleweed and the profits help us create life worth living at Sherbrooke. Tumbleweed has well priced giftware, fashion accessories and home décor items to delight everyone on your Christmas and holiday gift lists. Proceeds from Tumbleweed Gift and Thrift Shop go directly to improve resident quality of life. The perfect gift is one that gives back. Your support means the world to us. Happy Giving! Tumbleweed Store Hours Monday—Friday 10:00 AM— 4:30 PM Christmas Hours Sat/Sun 1:00– 4:00 PM We Wish You Comfort and Joy! Find us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/ SherbrookeCommunityCentre Christmas Open House November 21st 10:00 AM—9:00 PM December 12th 10:00 AM—9:00 PM Refreshments, Christmas specials and discounts on selected items. For more information call 655-3746 6 Home Fires/Fall 2012 Art Studio Senior Volunteers "Leaf Your Mark" The leaves represent the community members we have at Sherbrooke: residents, friends and family, staff, volunteers, board members and donors. The four leaf colours The idea of a family tree came up... represent the four decades of something that would help identify the Sherbrooke community life. different people that have built this community over four decades. It was The final art piece will be a true important to use this as our starting point, but we needed to make the final community piece something that would stand the collaboration that test of time, engage the participants in will layer colourful leaves in a a "process" that would result in a whimsical collaborative art piece that would adorn the walls of Sherbrooke into the composition. Everyone is future. invited to A group of staff and resident artists participate in this brainstormed and it was decided that unique art we would incorporate 4 types of project... please come and "leaf" your leaves from trees found on the mark. Leaf Your Mark hangs in the Sherbrooke grounds. Ramsay King main hallway of the Marleau/Wyant and Ruth Gosselin helped choose Residence. Leaves will be added as leaves that were common yet distinct. names are received. To celebrate Sherbrooke’s 40th Anniversary we wanted an art project that would be timeless and include the entire community. The senior art volunteers are a diverse group of seniors who assist resident artists in the Sherbrooke Art Studio. Their value to us is immeasurable as they share themselves and their time forming lasting relationships with our Elders. Their enthusiasm caring for residents with varying cognitive and physical challenges, is exemplified in their interaction with those they work with. They always ensure the focus is on the resident. The Art Studio Seniors are a very dedicated, consistent group of volunteers, contributing over 1600 hours per year to the studio. Their upbeat, positive attitude greatly enhance their performance. All demonstrate good judgment while working with residents and possess excellent communication skills. These seniors are outspoken advocates for the residents, and a real asset in their community representation of Sherbrooke. Spirit of Sherbrooke Award 2012 Paula Bacon Candace Ukrainetz Anyone who knows Candace knows how amazing she is with the residents and the staff. She is able to reach people in a way not many have been able to do. She takes the time to look into their heart and soul, and find a way to make them feel special. Candace will listen to you, laugh with you and above all she will definitely cry with you! She always has a shoulder to cry on…..she will never turn you away. She makes time for people. She has many special gifts she offers to community members and one of them is music. Somehow she can transform a person who was sad, or lonely, and make them feel like they are the most important person in the world. She creates special moments not only for residents, but for her colleagues as well. Candace’s job is unique. She does not just sit down and play the piano or guitar. She will find a song that means something to a particular person and play it with them…not for them….we have seen her transform people from being sad to smiling with a twinkle in their eyes simply playing music with them. She has a very special and unique talent that she freely shares. Candace is currently working on a music program called “Alive Inside” that provides individualized music soundtracks on iPods for residents with dementia. Congratulations Candace! Pat & Jeanne discuss Jeanne’s latest project Sherbrooke Day Program Gets Crafty CDP held their annual Craft and Bake Sale, Wednesday Nov 7th. This year the sale expanded with tables in the Tawaw Centre, Main Hallway and Veterans Village. The sale was a big success with all proceeds going to Community Day Program events and excursions. From the Home Front... We continuously work to maintain an up-to-date mailing list. Please send us your email address so we can reduce the paper we use and to reduce mailing costs. Please let us know if your mailing information changes by contacting Brenda Craig at 655-3770 or by email at [email protected]. Thank you! 7 Home Fires/Fall 2012 Central Haven News Mission “Quality Care with Dignity in the Name of Jesus” Bravo Award Winner Exceptional Service Michelle Schaan, Community Clerk, Central Haven Margaret and Michelle enjoy a visit Michelle was recognized at the annual Saskatoon Health Region Bravo Awards held October 11, 2012 at Prairieland Park. Congratulations! Lovina and Nellie dig in Citizens of Tomorrow After visiting Central Haven one of the children from Lord Asquith School’s grade four class fell in love with our elders. The student went back to her school and suggested that a quilt be given to Central Haven for our elders to enjoy. The theme of the quilt is ways the students can reduce their carbon footprint. The quilt was presented to our elders to remind them of children they love and to brighten their day. Hazel plays pat-a-cake Green Initiatives Stella cuddles a friend The old boiler at Central Haven was built in 1960 and had to be replaced. It was rated at 1.2 million BTU and was only 30 – 50% efficient. We were able to find a replacement boiler locally, which enabled us to facilitate the installation relatively quickly without causing any discomfort to residents. The new boiler is 746,000 BTU and rated at 81% efficient. At the same time we replaced two hot water circulating pumps with a single pump that is 1/10 the size and will result in significant electrical savings. To further enhance the installation, we made it possible to handle the buildings future domestic hot water needs. The total cost of this project was $15,000 and we were able to recover $672 by recycling the old piping. We feel that the payback of the installation (from energy savings) could occur in as little as two years. What’s in a Name? Newsletter for Central Haven Next edition (2013) we plan to publish a Central Haven Newsletter. What we need is a name! Students from Lord Asquith School present a quilt to the elders of Central Haven Please leave your suggestions with Michelle at 665-6180 ext 0. Anyone can participate. The selection of name will be made in January 2013. Thanks for participating. Mary and her daughter Pat pour paint Pour on the Colour Sarah Dawn our summer art student and Dianne Armstrong facilitated a pour painting workshop on June 11 at Central Haven. The project was a great opportunity for staff and residents to collaborate on a very inclusive painting project. Everyone at Central Haven participated and it is wonderful to see the colourful results gracing the walls. Nellie’s House Nellie Wafam one of the resident artists at Central Haven has been very prolific and is creating lots of great art! Staff have been very thoughtful in taking the initiative to hang some of her Nellie Wafam’s Painting work. This is very exciting, as it shows that staff understand the value of personal expression! It is important for us to take a lesson from the mystery staff person who showed such great initiative and is an inspiring example of the Eden philosophy at work! Thanks to Leo Derksen for his support in getting art on the walls so that everyone can continue to celebrate the creativity at Central Haven. A family member said “it would be nice if their mom was in one of the newer, fancier places - but that there was something at Central Haven that was more important - it was warm, inviting and welcoming. That feeling is hard to find anywhere else.” 8 Home Fires/Fall 2012 40th Anniversary (Continued from page 1) With this background in mind we celebrated throughout the month with 70's themed events including an opening day early morning coffee and donuts event for staff and visitors. The community also enjoyed a rock concert, campfire night, new art installations, and an interfaith spiritual celebration that invited the leaders of our 5 founding churches, Anglican, Roman Catholic, Presbyterian, United and Mennonite to participate. The month of celebrations culminated in a 40th Reunion event that welcomed Ed Marleau our first CEO, Muriel Jarvis the first Director of Education, family member Helen Christensen speaking on behalf of families and the Manager of the Community Day Program, Norma Huston speaking about the first day program in Canada. We also enjoyed a video produced by Wayne Moser a Community Day Program participant and Carrie Hart a staff member called Those were the Days. A beautiful song, I Hope You Dance, was performed by Candace Ukrainetz and Wes Froese our in-house musicians. Last but not least Red Williams, long term board member and chair of the Sherbrooke Foundation, introduced Collin Schaan, representing his father Gerald Schaan, who stunned the crowd with a $51,500 cheque matching previous donations given to Sherbrooke. At the event, House 2 on Telemiracle Way, was named Schaan House. It was a wonderful celebration with lots of reminiscing, some tears, lots of laughter and fun. Suellen Beatty said, “After 40 years we are blessed to have dedicated and loving staff, volunteers, donors and friends who support our efforts to create full and abundant life for residents. It continues to be an exciting journey. Clarence & Billy share a laugh Eden International Family Member—Vern Affeldt The Eden International Family Member Award recognizes the extraordinary efforts of a family member and care partner who exemplifies life worth living for residents. Vern Affeldt has been associated with Sherbrooke Community Centre since his wife Joan came to live at Sherbrooke in 1996. Sherbrooke was home to Joan for fourteen years. Vern very quickly got involved with the Sherbrooke community. He became a member of Residents’ Council in February 1998 and was elected to the Sherbrooke Community Society Inc. Board of Directors January 2001 as a family representative. He was active on Residents’ Council and in financial, planning and growth decisions for the organization. He chaired the Support Services and Audit Committee. He was always eager to help with social events as he believed it was important to bring the outside world into our residents’ lives. Vern was a tireless volunteer. After his wife died in 2010, Vern continued his involvement with Sherbrooke as he considered many of the residents and staff to be his extended family. Vern dropped by regularly to find out how people were and to receive his quota of hugs. Vern and Joan served together on the Residents’ Church Council for more than 6 years. After Joan’s passing, Vern opted to stay involved with the Council as he said he enjoyed the focus we had on spiritual leadership in the community. Vern was a strong person of faith and a steadfast supporter of all decisions by Council to keep our community engaged in the wider world. He could be counted on to lead discussions around how weekly offerings should be spent. In particular, he spoke in favour of a mix of support for local charities like the Food Bank, Friendship Inn and Salvation Army alongside of special donations for those impacted by international catastrophes like the Thailand tsunami; the Haiti earthquake and the East African famine. Vern also volunteered outside Sherbrooke. He was a member of the Saskatchewan Curling Association for ten years, serving as President and a member of the executive. He was president of the Senior Men’s Golf league at Holiday Park and he served on the council for Holy Cross Lutheran Church. During that time he was the chair of the outreach program and the church treasurer. Vern also served on the board of directors for the Tim Hortons Brier 2012. Vern said “now that I am retired the days are too short to do all that I have committed myself to doing.” Vern passed away January 22, 2012 at the age of 79. We miss his calm presence, his wisdom, and especially his enthusiasm for life. Vern was a man who really made a difference. Be filled with wonder Be touched by peace Believe in the miracle We wish you all the joys of the Christmas Season! From Sherbrooke Residents’ Council “When we feel love and kindness toward others, it not only makes others feel loved and cared for, but it helps us also to develop inner happiness and peace.” ― Dalai Lama XIV 9 Home Fires/Fall 2012 Sherbrooke Community Society Board News Bravo Award Winners 2012 In June, we said good-bye to Margaret Wilson who completed her term this June. Margaret was a nursing educator and course developer in Manitoba and Saskatchewan until her retirement in 2003. She was a former chair of the Board who brought a great deal of experience and contributed much during her time with us. She is missed. Leadership Carrie Hart Recreation Sherbrooke We welcome Harvey Sauder who joined the Board in September 2011. He represents the Northern Saskatchewan Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church of Canada. Harvey has already proven himself to be an enthusiastic and hardworking member of the Board. Sherbrooke Community Society Inc. and Sherbrooke Foundation Inc. Board of Directors Our Values in Action Care Team First Neighbourhoods (Reminiscent Way and Treasure Garden) Winners were recognized at the annual Saskatoon Health Region Bravo Awards held October 11, 2012 at Prairieland Park. Congratulations! Roger Aessie Bill Christensen, Chair Marlene Dyck Teresa Isaac Kathleen James-Cavan Brenda MacDonald Matt Proctor Harvey Sauder Brooke Sittler Richard Spencer Gerry Tait Lynn Tait Dr. C.M. (Red) Williams Suellen Beatty, CEO Welcome to Marlene Dyck, new board member for the Saskatoon Mennonite Conference. We look forward to having Marlene on the board beginning in November. Bill Christensen, Board Chair Certified Eden Associate Training Programs 40th Anniversary Blessing 2012-2013 Hello everyone, and welcome to the closing day of our 40 year celebration. I would like to thank you all for coming. First off, I would like to give praise and thanks to God for the wonderful blessing of the people of Sherbrooke Community Centre. There are genuine and truly caring people here that support us to live full and abundant lives, for that I am very thankful. Living in Sherbrooke and being a member of this community has helped me grow as a person. Having friends in all the different areas, makes for full days, filled with good conversations and fellowship. From special care aides and nurses, to managers, kitchen staff, housekeeping and maintenance, the staff here make our lives fuller and richer. They work hard to make our lives brighter and happier, and that is an awesome thing, for which I am very thankful. Heavenly Father, I ask for Your anointing and blessing on all of us, as we strive to make Sherbrooke a place of joy and abundant living, a human habitat full of Your life and goodness. 10 Home Fires/Fall 2012 For dates & times of Eden Associate training please check the web site at: Would you like to send an email to a family member, and don’t know where to send it! The residents now have a general email account. Send your email to: [email protected] www.edenhealthsolutions.com Home Fires Patricia Roe Editor Thank you for each and every person involved in our community, may your hand and blessing be on us all, in Jesus’ name. Thank you and Amen. Matt Proctor Residents’ Council Chair Brenda Craig Assistant Editor Home Fires is published once a year by Sherbrooke Community Centre 401 Acadia Dr., Saskatoon, SK. S7H 2E7 Tel: (306) 655-3600 Fax: (306) 655-3690 Email: [email protected] [email protected] Website: www.sherbrookecommunitycentre.ca Follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/ SherbrookeCommunityCentre Culture with Your Commute What do painters and poets have to say to each other? If the recent Brushes with Words project is any indication, the answer is plenty. The University of Saskatchewan Masters in Writing Program and Sherbrooke Community Centre launched Brushes with Words inside 30 local city buses for the month of October. We invite the public to enjoy a little culture with the morning commute! Last semester, students in the writing program, which is housed in the College of Arts & Science’s Interdisciplinary Centre for Culture & Creativity (ICCC), worked with artists who are long-term care residents at Sherbrooke Community Centre to create a unique blend of words and images. Jeanette Lynes, co-ordinator of the MFA in Writing program said, “It was fascinating to witness how the artists interpreted their thoughts and feelings and how the students used the ideas generated to craft poems.” Sherbrooke, in partnership with the Saskatchewan Arts Board and local donors, and under the creative direction of artist-in-residence Jeff Nachtigall, has operated a very successful art program for the past 5 years. “This was a perfect match,” he said. “It provided us with the opportunity to collaborate with the University of Saskatchewan and to bring two distinct mediums together and then place the work in a non traditional venue. It is important to make art a part of our everyday experiences and what could be more part of our daily life than riding the bus.” Brushes with Words is a great experiment. Lynes said, “Our goal was to inspire students and the community so we partnered with Rawlco Transit and Abacus Signs and presto,”culture on the go”. “Sherbrooke isn’t an institution,” said student Andrea Ledding. “It’s a home and a community, and that is in no small part because of the joy of artistic expression the residents have. The Brushes with Words bus project coincides with Sherbrooke’s 40th Anniversary Celebrations during the month of October. Patricia Roe, Sherbrooke’s Communications and Public Relations Leader said, “After 40 years we continue to work everyday to improve quality of life for residents. Students are a big part of our thriving community and we are so proud of the work they have done with Sherbrooke residents. We are constantly amazed and inspired by the art work produced by residents many of whom have very limited mobility. This partnership with the U of S makes a huge difference in the lives of residents and we look forward to a long term relationship with the university and the MFA in Writing students.” Student Adam Hawboldt said, “The Sherbrooke project has been a rewarding and eye-opening experience. The artists were inspiring.” As artist John Pattison said, “Art is everywhere; you just have to open your eyes.” Andrea Ledding, U of S MFA writing student and Larry Fitzpatrick, resident artist Major Donation for Sherbrooke Schaan House (Continued from page 1) and Colton and two beautiful stepgranddaughters, Jamie and Kayla. Gerald began his career in the medical supplies distribution business with a National Company in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He was later transferred to Saskatoon to open and manage a local distribution centre. In 1980 Gerald and Mary Lou purchased the Saskatoon division of the National Company and Schaan Healthcare Products Inc. was formed. Today the business is a family owned business with all second generation family members involved in the daily operations of the company. Gerald was a Sherbrooke Community Society Board member from 1990 to 1999. During his tenure on the Board, Mr. Schaan with his colleagues oversaw the planning and construction of the Marleau/Wyant Residence opened in 1993. Gerald was a dedicated board member and generously supported annual fundraising galas, and other fundraising events. He also gave generously to the 1991 Home Again Capital Campaign. In honour of Gerald’s ongoing support we are privileged to name House 2 on Telemiracle Way, “Schaan House” in honour of our friend Gerald Schaan. We are so very thankful to Gerald and his family for their generous support of residents at Sherbrooke. At a later date we will announce how the donation will be used to further our mission. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. years. Gerald attended school in McNutt and completed his education at Concordia College in Edmonton, Alberta. Gerald and his wife Mary Lou of Langenburg, Saskatchewan, were married in 1963. Gerald and Mary Lou were blessed with four children, Rosann, Shelly, Kevin and Collin as well as four loving and gifted grandsons, Spencer, Taylor, Connor Suellen Beatty thanks Rosann Holmes and Collin Schaan for the Schaans’ generous donation I make a difference every day! 11 Home Fires/Fall 2012 Poppy Fund Makes a Difference The Saskatoon Poppy Fund generously donated funds from the 2011 Poppy Fund Campaign to purchase essential equipment for the Veterans living in the Veterans Village. Funds raised annually stay in the community and are made available, through a grant process, to support various projects which enhance quality of life for those men and women who fought so bravely for Canada’s freedom! Our Sherbrooke Foundation Board, staff, and families appreciate the Poppy Fund’s ongoing commitment. Gordon attended the Remembrance Day Service at Sherbrooke Cecil, Elsie, and Craig took part in Decoration Day A Lasting Partnership For the past 15 years students from the grade 5 class at St Philip School have partnered with residents in Vets Village. The students come weekly (small group, 2 or 3 children) to assist with the exercise group. They come four other times during the year as a whole class to make cards and gifts for the residents of Vets Village. The commitment of the teachers and students over the years has been incredible and we salute their caring support of our Veterans. 12 Home Fires/Fall 2012 A Tribute to Veterans The Skyhawks explain the jump procedures Skyhawks come down to earth Skyhawks Touch Down at Sherbrooke The Veterans, Sherbrooke residents, families and staff were excited about the annual Skyhawk Jump. Each year it is highly anticipated and well attended. It is one of the most exciting events on our calendar! This year due to the rainy weather the Skyhawks were unable to jump. Despite the efforts of the team to try and do another jump in the afternoon, the weather did not cooperate. Thankfully due to the flexibility of the Skyhawk team members they still came to Sherbrooke to meet with the Veterans and other residents. The members introduced themselves and discussed their role on the team and demonstrated how they pack their parachutes. After answering a few questions from the crowd and taking some pictures, they joined us for lunch. We were thrilled to have the Ladies of Liberty sing some of the old war tunes. They are a crowd favourite! The ladies took the time to meet people in the crowd and have their photos taken with some of the Veterans. We look forward to next year, and hope the weather cooperates. John enjoys some female attention Remembrance Day Service Over 300 families, friends, Reservists and Legion members join the Veterans in the Tawaw every Remembrance Day to honour the men and women who gave so much for the freedom of Canadians. The ceremony at Sherbrooke involves the laying of wreaths by Leadership, the Veterans, Sherbrooke residents, Community Day Program participants and Legion groups. The acts of remembrance are moving and remind us all of the horrors of war and the debt we owe to the brave men and women around the globe who fight for democracy and the right to live in peace. A big thanks to Brian Swidrovich for making it possible! Jean and Robert take in the Remembrance Day Service Even the kids were in the groove Sherbrooke Foundation News Couch Potato Gala 2012 This year's gala was a bit of a departure from the usual dress up, fancy decorations and dancing affair in favour of no sitters, no dressing up, and no going anywhere. We invited you to stay home and do absolutely nothing. In fact we said take a break, put on your "jammies' put your feet up and "chillax". Many people invited friends over for some fun and revelry but most opted to stay home and have a totally uneventful evening. Attendees felt no guilt about staying home because without moving a muscle (except for their cheque writing hand) they continued to help Elders at Sherbrooke and Central Haven raise over $20,000.00. WOW! Who knew it could be so easy? This year we raised money for the Arts, Alive Inside and iPods for Alzheimer’s. Mr. and Mrs. PotatoHead, well known couch potatoes and Our Authors philanthropists, had this to say about the Gala. “The arts are alive at Sherbrooke and we had our eyes on raising money.” NFB: A Year at Sherbrooke In an interview, the Potato-Heads used their own colourful language to say, “The arts offer opportunities to keep our brains from becoming mashed. Music and art peel through our community and slice away at the institution by having all eyes on opportunities for elders, families, staff, students and volunteers to grow. Creativity generates cutting edge ideas, shreds barriers, and whips up possibilities for art, music, writing, storytelling and movie making. The arts have scalloped a difference in quality of life at Sherbrooke and Central Haven. The sweet success of the arts means that lots of spuds are needed to grow and bake opportunities. Your golden nuggets help us move forward as we continue to grow Sherbrooke’s Centre for Creativity. Thanks everyone who stayed home and wrote a cheque. You are Spudtacular! One hundred percent of your donation is eligible for a tax receipt”. Watch for an announcement in the new year about our next Gala. Untie the Spirit— Spirit—Thelma Pepper Thank you to our Major Sponsor for their generous support of this year’s Gala. Mr. & Mrs. Potato-Head enjoy a quiet evening at home. the Insiders Human Touch - Portraits of Strength, Courage & Dignity— Dignity—Thelma Pepper Thin Pink Lines - My Life as a Nurse and Beyond— Beyond—Muriel Jarvis & Mary Vandergoot All of these publications are available at Tumbleweed Gift Shop. Great ideas for Christmas. Charitable Donations In addition to RRSP contributions and investment tax shelters (discussed later), making a charitable donation is one of the few remaining ways that you can significantly reduce the personal tax you pay. The final day to make contributions to a registered charity in order to claim the donation tax receipt on your 2012 income tax return is December 31, 2012. Due to the calculation of the donation tax credit, donations above $200 can result in a tax savings equal to the top marginal tax rate in your province of residence. For example, a donation of $10,000 can result in tax savings of approximately $4,364 for residents of Saskatchewan. As an alternative to cash, you can also donate publicly listed securities in-kind to qualified charities without being subject to tax on the capital gain. You will receive a donation tax receipt equal to the fair market value of the security at the time of the donation, which can help reduce your income tax on your other income. Courtesy: RBC Wealth Management Services Online Donations The Foundation has partnered with Canada Helps.org for online donations. Why use CanadaHelps? CanadaHelps is a registered charity (charitable number 896568417RR0001) with a mission to provide secure, lowcost online donation technology to donors and the Canadian charities they support. CanadaHelps assesses a 3.9% fee from each donation made through CanadaHelps.org. This 3.9% includes the costs of processing the transaction itself including credit card fees, banking fees, reconciliation and receipting costs. This is a modest fee for the services that CanadaHelps provides. CanadaHelps recognizes that privacy and security are important issues for both donors and charities and as such is committed to ensuring a safe experience when using CanadaHelps.org. You can review the measures that CanadaHelps takes to protect your security and privacy on their web site. Because CanadaHelps processes the donations before sending the funds to our organization, your credit card will be charged by CanadaHelps. By donating online through CanadaHelps, you are helping our organization reduce the administrative costs of manually processing and receipting donations. CanadaHelps issues receipts immediately. To make a donation to the Sherbrooke Foundation click on the donate now button on our web site www.sherbrookecommunitycentre.ca. 13 Home Fires/Fall 2012 The Year in Review Katherine MacDougall is so scary! Pets R Us Staff rode the Big Bike for Heart & Stroke Don Atchison & Dennis Neudorf talk politics. Dwayne’s version of Wearin’ O’ the Green Ross & Erin Brown take in the summer celebration Lorraine & Dale “Tie the Knot” Stuart & Eddy enjoy some ice cream Bill, Rod & Brian show off a refurbished display board. The new computer centre keeps us in touch. Ernie and Jeff try out a new program. Gayle Jones & Bob Westad vie for the house Revenge of the Nerds John and his guardian angel Judy Donavon sings the 70’s Two friends share a quiet moment in CDP John gets a smooch from Minerva at the 40th Anniversary kickoff 14 Home Fires/Fall 2012 Kelly and Donna help kick off the 40th Anniversary Ray Purdie and Ray Olson sing along with the Saskatoon Jammers Verna, Minerva & Cathy together again Untie the Spirit: Reducing Antipsychotic Medications in the Sherbrooke Veterans Village Mr. S. is a 90 year old gentleman who farmed all his life. He and his wife raised four wonderful children. They have 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Mr. S. loved playing ball in his younger years. He also enjoyed reading, playing cards and loved to dance. He was gentle and calm. In the year 2000, he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease. When Mr. S. moved into the Sherbrooke Veterans Village in July 2010, he was irritated and frustrated when approached. His conversation was limited and he had difficulty making his needs known. He had not walked since March 2010. Mr. S. required assistance from staff to eat his meals. He spent most of his time in a wheelchair and slept a lot. He was transferred with a mechanical lift. He came medicated with risperidone, buspirone and paxil. He also had an order for lorazepam. The team (including family) met to discuss a plan. Both the risperidone and buspirone were slowly decreased and completely discontinued 2 weeks later. The family said they began to see the difference in him a week after he arrived. He became more alert and began eating independently. He loves to eat and has a good appetite and loves desserts. The family were pleased to see his progress. The lorazepam was also discontinued. He began walking around his house with his walker. He smiled and answered questions and enjoyed the visits from his family. The dose of paxil that he was on when moving in, was a very large dose for an elderly man. It was decreased as well. He started to respond to music and sing whole verses of songs. He began to attend Happy Hour and staff continued to bring him to activities as he chose. He started walking longer distances and became steady on his feet. Watching Mr. S. come back to life has been like watching a flower opening. We are seeing some personality traits emerge that make him the person he is. He has a twinkle in his eye and turns out to be a bit of a tease. His wife is very grateful that her husband has regained his dignity and that he has quality of life and can still enjoy it. The Sherbrooke Veterans Village has led the way in the reduction of psychotropic medications at Sherbrooke. In 2006, 67% of residents in the high risk group and 27% of residents in the low risk group were on an antipsychotic medication (MDS upper thresholds were 36.7% and 17.6%). Through a series of quality improvement initiatives, the Veterans Village Team made significant reductions in the use of antipsychotic medications. By mid 2011, only 20% of residents in the high risk group and 7% of residents in the low risk group were on an antipsychotic medication. Kim Schmidt, Leader Resident Care Services To read the full article on reducing anti-psychotic medications at Sherbrooke please check out our website at www.sherbrookecommunitycentre.ca Sherbrooke Volunteers Rock! Sherbrooke's dedicated and compassionate volunteers contributed over 12,974 hours in support of residents. 418 volunteers were involved this year. We also had 57 new adult volunteers join us. Our youth volunteers contributed over 2,141 hours. We had 903 school visits and another 562 visits from other youth who spent time with residents. On our volunteer satisfaction survey we found that 90% of volunteers were happy with their volunteer experience and felt they were making a real difference in residents’ lives. We thank them for giving so generously of their time and talents. The MindFull Café “Changing our minds about people whose minds have changed.” Dr. Al Power The MindFULL Café, part of the international Alzheimer Café movement, is an opportunity for persons with dementia, family, care partners and other interested people to meet in a relaxed social setting. The Café is a 2 hour get together with refreshments, entertainment and information. There are hundreds of cafés of this type throughout Europe. This is the first café in western Canada. The café is designed to provide a safe place to socialize and share experiences with others who have dementia. We encourage people living with dementia or care partners, family members, friends, healthcare partner or anyone who wants to come and learn more about dementia. Everyone is welcome to join the group. We meet at Sherbrooke Community Centre cafeteria 401 Acadia Drive the first Saturday of each month, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. For More Information contact Norma Huston, Sherbrooke Community Centre 306-655-3742 Tumbleweed Gift Shop The amazing women who volunteer in the gift and thrift shop contributed 1404 hours to the shop over the last year. Their efforts over the last 5 years alone have helped us raise over $150,000. All of that profit went directly to programs that support resident quality of life. This fine group of women, who help you get your retail fix, offer a warm and welcoming environment for people to shop and 'chit chat". The "Ladies" make a big difference at Sherbrooke. We would also like to give a shout out to our customers who support the store and as a result give generously in support of residents. Thank you one and all. 15 Home Fires/Fall 2012 Canada Post Publication Mail Agreement# 40686533 Label Home Fires can be viewed on our website at www.sherbrookecommunitycentre.ca Watch for the next issue of Home Fires Fall 2013 A Culture of Safety The safety of our staff has always been important at Sherbrooke but it became a priority in 2008 when the subject was made a standing topic of discussion at manager and leadership team meetings. However the real milestone to developing a culture of safety came following the 2010 Worker's Compensation (WCB) audit. At that time, all areas of Sherbrooke committed to weekly safety meetings with a minimum of 48 meetings per year. We attribute the decrease in injuries from 63 in 2010 to 35 in 2011-2012 to this practise. While we are not yet at our goal of no injuries we have taken a more Please return undeliverable Canadian addresses to: Sherbrooke Community Centre Mailing Address: 401 Acadia Drive Saskatoon, SK S7H 2E7 Phone: (306) 655-3600 Fax: (306) 655-3688 Email: [email protected] Website: www.sherbrookecommunitycentre.ca proactive approach in identifying potential hazards - making intervention possible before injuries occur. Roberta Gallagher the Operations Leader responsible for safety management said, "what really inspires me is Sherbrooke's vision. If we are to be the best place to live and work, we can't do that without a culture of safety. We see zero injuries in our future and we plan to continue working on our safety culture. The goal is to have employees feel totally comfortable speaking up about safety and challenging others to work safely. We try to be a flat organization where everyone is responsible. If we are to be the best place to live then we need staff safe, healthy and at work. And in turn we want our employees to go home to their families healthy and happy." There is every reason to believe that Sherbrooke's leading practice ingredients are a "recipe" for Safety Culture success. Adapted from an article by Candice Jordon from Saskatchewan Association for Safe Workplaces in Health Dave & Colleen jiving to the music of the Capitols Sherbrooke Foundation accepts donations on behalf of Sherbrooke or Central Haven “Make a difference in the life of a resident...give today.” Name (please print): ___________________________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________________________ Postal Code: ________________________ Telephone: Home ____________________________ Email: ____________________________ Business __________________________ I wish to make a donation of: ___$1000 ___$500 ___$250 ___$100 ___$50 Other $_____________________ To donate online, please visit: www.canadahelps.org (enter Sherbrooke Foundation) Please make cheques payable to: Sherbrooke Foundation Inc. Gifts of $10.00 or more are tax deductible and a receipt will be issued. Charitable registration # 104832407 RR0001 Thank you for your support! Sherbrooke Foundation 401 Acadia Drive Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7H 2E7 (306) 655-3669 Email: [email protected] “Even the smallest act of caring for another person is like a drop of water, it will make ripples throughout the entire pond...” ― Ghandi 16 Home Fires/Fall 2012