KMI April 2016 Newsletter
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Community Events Chronicle
April 2014
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Community Events Chronicle
April 2016
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The Eden Alternative - It Can Be Different
The Eden Alternative Philosophy of Care is guided by a set of Ten Principles.
This month we will explore Principle #5, the 3rd of the Antidote Principles.
We hope you are enjoying these informative tidbits on Eden!
The Eden Alternative Principle #5
An Elder-centered community imbues daily life with variety and spontaneity by
creating an environment in which unexpected and unpredictable interactions and
happenings can take place. This is the antidote to boredom.
With 70 -75 people living in one "house", a certain amount of routine and predictability creates
a good environment for people with cognitive-communication impairment. Routine gives
residents an opportunity to improve independence and safety. However, without variety people
may start to disengage. There is a balance that must be achieved.
Staff, volunteers and families all need to create environments where everyone can find the
variety and spontaneity they need to fill the empty moments of the day. We need to be equipped
to be in the moment and not just focused on checking off our list of tasks for the day. It
takes trust and it takes strong relationships. Welcoming the community through activities
and entertainment; visiting families, pets and children; and simply being open to the
unexpected makes for daily spontaneity. Unexpected and unpredictable interactions and
happenings can take place naturally. This plague is hard for us busy adults to understand
sometimes. Being bored sounds really good at times, but imagine if you were never able to
end the day saying "you'll never believe what happened today" again? Would that be a life
worth living? Even in our boredom, we still have lots of variety and spontaneity. We just need
to create that same experience for the Elders at our homes.
Three things we can all do to help promote variety and spontaneity:
1. Recognize the value of variety and spontaneity and find ways to cultivate them
2. Remain flexible when spontaneous events interrupt regular schedules
3. Appreciate and enjoy these elements when they occur rather than just tolerate them or be
"thrown for a loop" when they happen
Party is Apr 7th at 1:30PM in the Party is Apr 7th at 1:30PM in the Party is Apr 7th at 1:30PM in the Atrium with Lonesome SkyAtrium with Lonesome SkyAtrium with Lonesome Sky
James Joudrey Apr 1st
Linda Thomson Apr 10th
Sylvia McKeil Apr 21st
Keith Thompson Apr 22nd
Helen Frost Apr 25th
Mona McCormick Apr 25th
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George Fifield Apr 29th
Shirley Muise Apr 29th
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Tribute Cards
Tribute Cards are an attractive and efficient way to send caring messages to family and friends, and at the same time support our Foundation. A lovely, personalized message printed on a special card is sent to the recipient, and a tax receipt is issued for your kind donation,
for a minimum donation of $10.00.
For more information please visit our website or call the Foundation office at 847-1131,
ext. 1124.
Bulk Food Purchasing Program
Why buy in Bulk??? There are many benefits – specialty
items that are not available at a retail store and the cost
savings!! If you have sampled a particular food item at a
restaurant or at one of our parties, chances are you can or
der it in bulk to try at home.
1. Please contact Ruth McQuinn at 632-9628 x for further details.
2. Orders placed and paid for by Friday afternoon will be delivered
on the following Monday.
3. If quantities are too large, please consider sharing with a friend or
co-worker.
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Welcome to Our New Feathered Friends
KMI has a new budgie in a free standing cage which was donated
in memory of Sandra Jeffers.
Also, a lady, who came for a tour, really loved KMI and felt the birds would be
happier here, as she could no longer care for them herself. She donated
3 budgies in a lovely, large cage and a dove in it’s own cage.
Volunteer AppreciationVolunteer AppreciationVolunteer AppreciationVolunteer Appreciation
We are so very lucky here at Kennebec Manor, to have such a wonderful support group We are so very lucky here at Kennebec Manor, to have such a wonderful support group We are so very lucky here at Kennebec Manor, to have such a wonderful support group We are so very lucky here at Kennebec Manor, to have such a wonderful support group of volunteers willing to spend their time helping with activities, and being special friends of volunteers willing to spend their time helping with activities, and being special friends of volunteers willing to spend their time helping with activities, and being special friends of volunteers willing to spend their time helping with activities, and being special friends to so many of our residents!to so many of our residents!to so many of our residents!to so many of our residents!
To show how much you all mean to us, we are providing a buffet luncheon to say thank To show how much you all mean to us, we are providing a buffet luncheon to say thank To show how much you all mean to us, we are providing a buffet luncheon to say thank To show how much you all mean to us, we are providing a buffet luncheon to say thank you!!you!!you!!you!!
Annual Volunteer LuncheonAnnual Volunteer LuncheonAnnual Volunteer LuncheonAnnual Volunteer Luncheon Social CenterSocial CenterSocial CenterSocial Center
Monday, April 11Monday, April 11Monday, April 11Monday, April 11thththth beginning at noon beginning at noon beginning at noon beginning at noon
The Foyer MakeoverThe Foyer MakeoverThe Foyer MakeoverThe Foyer Makeover
Thanks to proceeds from the WalkThanks to proceeds from the WalkThanks to proceeds from the WalkThanks to proceeds from the Walk----AAAA----Thon last fall, we were Thon last fall, we were Thon last fall, we were Thon last fall, we were able to purchase some new furniture for the foyer. We pur-able to purchase some new furniture for the foyer. We pur-able to purchase some new furniture for the foyer. We pur-able to purchase some new furniture for the foyer. We pur-chased 3 new navy blue arm chairs and a sofa to match, chased 3 new navy blue arm chairs and a sofa to match, chased 3 new navy blue arm chairs and a sofa to match, chased 3 new navy blue arm chairs and a sofa to match, which are very comfortable according to our residents & visi-which are very comfortable according to our residents & visi-which are very comfortable according to our residents & visi-which are very comfortable according to our residents & visi-tors. Along with the new furniture, our residents are now in tors. Along with the new furniture, our residents are now in tors. Along with the new furniture, our residents are now in tors. Along with the new furniture, our residents are now in the process of choosing paint colors and other decorative the process of choosing paint colors and other decorative the process of choosing paint colors and other decorative the process of choosing paint colors and other decorative items.items.items.items.
& Dance
In support of Jason Doucet
Toonie Toss, 50/50 and more!
$20 per person for
Dinner & Dance (Includes spaghetti, garlic bread,
drink & dessert)
$10 for dance only
With DJ Dennis Hunt
Friday, April 8th
#69 Legion West 6pm - 12am
Dance 8pm - 12am
Tickets - Ruth McQuinn
632-9628 ext 104
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St. Patrick’s Day Celebration!!St. Patrick’s Day Celebration!!St. Patrick’s Day Celebration!!St. Patrick’s Day Celebration!!
Put on your Easter Bonnet with all the frills upon it. Put on your Easter Bonnet with all the frills upon it. Put on your Easter Bonnet with all the frills upon it. Put on your Easter Bonnet with all the frills upon it.
You’ll be the grandest Lady in the Easter Parade!!You’ll be the grandest Lady in the Easter Parade!!You’ll be the grandest Lady in the Easter Parade!!You’ll be the grandest Lady in the Easter Parade!!
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Kennebec Manor residents kept busy in March with St. Patrick’s Day, Easter Bonnet Kennebec Manor residents kept busy in March with St. Patrick’s Day, Easter Bonnet Kennebec Manor residents kept busy in March with St. Patrick’s Day, Easter Bonnet Kennebec Manor residents kept busy in March with St. Patrick’s Day, Easter Bonnet
Parade, eating out, bowling, enjoying the Caravan Dancers, entertainment, visiting the NB Parade, eating out, bowling, enjoying the Caravan Dancers, entertainment, visiting the NB Parade, eating out, bowling, enjoying the Caravan Dancers, entertainment, visiting the NB Parade, eating out, bowling, enjoying the Caravan Dancers, entertainment, visiting the NB
Museum and enjoying visits with family & friends and each other!!Museum and enjoying visits with family & friends and each other!!Museum and enjoying visits with family & friends and each other!!Museum and enjoying visits with family & friends and each other!!
Phyllis Vibert wins bowling trophy
Marjorie Williams
wins bowling
Pastor’s Corner
“May the God of peace...equip you with everything good for doing His will, and may He work in us what is pleasing to Him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen
Hebrews 13:20-21 (NIV)
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Bible Study - Monday, Apr 4th, Apr 11th & Apr 25th at 1:00PM - Activity Centre
Catholic Mass - Wednesday, Apr 13th at 10:30AM in Activity Centre
Anglican Mass - Friday, Apr 1st & Apr 15th at 10:30AM - Activity Centre
Protestant Communion - Monday, Apr 18th at 10:30AM in Activity Centre
No Sunday Service
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April Events
Mondays 9:15AM Bowlarama Bus Outing
Apr 02 Sat 1:30PM Music - Debbie Harrity Atrium
Apr 07 Thu 1:30PM Birthday/Lonesome Sky Atrium
Apr 12 Tue 11:30AM Britt’s Restaurant Bus Outing
Apr 15 Fri 6:45PM Imperial Theatre Bus Outing
Apr 16 Sat 1:30PM Country Norm & Kathy Atrium
Apr 22 Fri 1:15PM NB Museum Bus Outing
Apr 26 Tue 11:15AM Mediterranean Bus Outing
Apr 27 Wed 6:00PM Music - Ron Maloney Atrium