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From Your Manager,

Residency & Service Agreement

March 2018

Pemmican

News

Roger Hacior

Over the past 3 months, we have been upgrading our lighting throughout the lodge with new LED fixtures and bulbs. The electricians have been here for a long time now but we can see the end is near, as this project could quite possibly be completed this month. This upgrade will enhance all areas in the lodge and at the same time we will reduce our energy costs. From an environmental standpoint, this will help us do our part in the reduction of energy consumption and waste. This is the wave of the future and we want to be one of the leaders in this area. We have also completed the installation of new walk-in shower stalls in some of our rooms in the west wing. This project will continue into the Spring, with 34 rooms being done in total. There has been some noise at times with the hammering and cutting needed; thank you for your patience during this time. Looking past March, I would like to let you know of our free income tax clinic being held on April 3. There will be a sign-up sheet posted. This is limited to the first 15 residents that sign up. Thanks everyone!

10.2 Damage to Premises:

The Resident agrees to maintain their Suite in a clean, sanitary, and orderly condition. The Resident shall ensure that the Suite remains clear of clutter that would impede mobility or be

deemed a fire hazard. The Foundation reserves the right to inspect the Suite at any time upon giving the Resident 24 hours’ notice, or immediately if an emergency exists and entry by the Foundation is necessary to protect life or property. The Resident shall abide by any directive from the Foundation to clear clutter.

The Resident further agrees to reimburse the Foundation for any loss of, or damage to the

Foundation property, inside or outside, caused by the Resident or the Resident’s guests or invitees, excluding normal wear and tear.

Bus Trips

Tuesday, March 6 – St. Francis Performing Arts presents: The Little Mermaid Jr. The bus departs at 6:30. Cost is $13.00.

Wednesday, March 7 – Daytime Galt Workshop: Making Rag Dolls. Join us in learning about the history of a beloved childhood toy, the doll and make your own rag doll to take home with you. Meet at the front doors to walk over as a group at 10:00. Cost is $2.00 or free to annual pass holders.

Friday, March 9 – Shopping at Walmart (south). Bus departs at 1:30. Cost is $3.00.

Monday, March 12 – Shopping at Dollarama. Bus departs at 1:30. Cost is $3.00.

Wednesday, March 14 – Daytime Galt Workshop: Making a Button Shamrock. Learn about the history of St. Patrick’s Day while making a decorative shamrock out of buttons. Meet at the front doors at 10:00. Cost is $2.00.

Wednesday, March 14 – Tour of the Lethbridge Observatory. Watch an Astronomy presentation and an observing session of the night sky. Learn about telescopes and how they work. Bus departs at 7:00. Cost is $5.00. Travelling with Black Rock Terrace.

Monday, March 19 – Crib Tournament at Black Rock. Bus departs at 1:45. Cost to play is $1.00.

Wednesday, March 21 – Chinese buffet lunch at Imperial China. Bus departs at 11:00. Cost is $3.00. Residents must pay for their own order. Buffet lunch is $13.25 + GST. Drinks not included. Thursday, March 22 – Raymond Broadway Theatre Presents: “All Shook Up” a classic musical set in the nifty 1950s dealing with small town social classes. Featuring Elvis hits to tell this rollicking fun tale. Bus departs at 6:30. Cost is $18.00.

Wednesday, March 28 – Daytime Galt Workshop: Making String Eggs. Create a decorative Easter egg while learning about the history of egg decorating. Meet at the front doors at 10:00. Cost $2.00.

This month you’ll be singing all the way to the movies!

March 2 – Calamity Jane (1953) Starring Doris Day & Howard Keel

March 9 – Beauty and the Beast (2017) Starring Emma Watson & Dan Steven

March 16 – Finian’s Rainbow (1968) Starring Fred Astaire & Petula Clark

March 23 – La La Land (2017) Starring Emma Stone & Ryan Gosling

March 29 – Easter Parade (1948) Starring Judy Garland & Fred Astaire Fridays at 7:00

Maintenance Corner

Chef’s Comments

Birthday Party on Thursday, March 15 at 2:00 p.m. with

Jill Timleck entertaining

Lynda B. March 2 Murray B. March 3 Beatrice S. March 5 Sara P. March 28

March! That means spring is around the corner. As is usual here at this time of year, the weather is always changing. One day in February, we had a beautifully sunny spring day; the next day as I looked out of the window I saw nothing but freezing grey fog.

“March is a month of considerable frustration. It is so near to spring and yet across a great deal of the country, the weather is still so violent and changeable that outdoor activity in our yards seems light years away.” Thalassa Cruso March 11 – Daylight saving time begins

March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day

March 20 – First day of spring

March 30 – Good Friday

If you have any comments or just want to chat, please stop by the kitchen – we would love to hear from you!

Loc

Just a reminder this is still March and with the occasional warm day, the parking lot is still a treacherous and slippery area. So please be careful, “Spring is coming”.

Your friendly maintenance man,

Will

50/50 Draw Congratulations to Fatima, one of our staff members. She won $18.50 at the 50/50 draw in February. The next 50/50 draw will be on Friday, March 2 at 11:30 in the dining room.

Reminders

SPECIAL EVENTS Luck of the Irish Party

We’re sending luck and love your way, so come on over

to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! Join us on Friday, March

16 at 2:00 on the 2nd floor, where you will be sure to

find friends, fun, good food, green beer, and music by

Los Gringos.

First Day Of Spring - March 20

Spring has sprung and it’s time for some fun! To

celebrate the arrival of spring, come to the 2nd floor at

2:00 for some ice cream and tunes by Tom Price.

Easter High Tea

Don’t be late for a very important date, Friday March 23.

What better way to celebrate Easter than with afternoon

tea in the craft room at 2:00. Enjoy a lavish assortment

of sweet and savory finger foods, while listening to

Jaclyn Knol on the Harp. Tea party finery encouraged.

Please sign-up if you are planning to attend.

CALENDAR EVENTS

March 1 – Sign-up for Hand Waxing in the craft room at 2:00. Cost is $2.00.

March 5 – Students who are taking the criminal justice course at the Lethbridge College will be at our lodge conducting interviews. They will show a brief video of a criminal occurrence, (non violent in nature) and then the students will obtain a statement from you. We need 15 residents to participate. Please come out and help the students practice their criminal evaluation skills. This will be held on the 2nd floor at 2:30. There will be a sign-up sheet. In the evening, join us for horse races and happy hour. We play 6 races and the cost is $0.25 per horse.

March 6 – Colour therapy in the craft room at 2:00. You can bring your own project or one can be provided for you.

March 8 – Watch Edwardian Farm in the media room at 2:00. See how two archaeologists and a

historian recreate Edwardian life back in the early 1900s.

March 17 – Resident get-together in the craft room at 6:30. Snacks will be provided, just bring

your own drink.

March 26 – We will be doing an Easter Craft in the craft room at 2:00.

March 28 – United Church service will on the 2nd floor at 10:30.

March 29 – We will be colouring Easter Eggs in the craft room at 2:00.