JULY 2015

The Hamlets Herald Dear Readers,

June was a tremendous success in regards to our special programs and the well-received BBQ events!

A special CAR WASH Fundraiser will be held on TUESDAY, JULY 21st (minimum $10—by donation). Please notify Jason if you wish to participate, as we have a official SIGN-UP SHEET. Please note, spaces are limited, so “drop-in” appointments are not advised.

Resident /Family involvement and awareness are critical to us meeting best practice standards. Alongside our “Community Corner” bulletins, families and guests are welcome to inquire about educational opportu-nities with our Care Manager, Diane Cameron (ext. 166)!

Jason Villanueva Recreation Manager Evergreen Hamlets at Fleetwood Communities where Health & Happiness are a Way of Life Tel: 604-597-7906 (x400) Fax: 604-597-9025

What’s Inside…

Message from the RM Page 1

Resident Council Minutes Page 2

Fun Corner Page 3

Upcoming Events Page 4

Seen Around The Hamlets Page 5

Community Corner Page 6

1) You MUST SIGN UP on our official sheet in the staff room

2) Please note, no “DROP IN” appointments, as space is limited

3) Families: Notify Jason (ext. 400) if you wish to join

4) Sign-up deadline is Friday, July 17th! Space is limited.

Tuesday, July 21st, 2015

10:00—2:00PM BY DONATION ($10 Minimum)

East Building Parking Lot

RESIDENT COUNCIL MINUTES

Staff present: Jason, Michelle

SAFETY CONCERNS:

There were no major safety concerns mentioned

during this months council.

CURRENT TOPICS:

Attending residents enjoyed the outing to the

O.W.L. Wildlife Rehab Centre last month.

The Rembrandt Info session was well received by

the residents.

The Car Wash Fundraiser has been postponed for July.

NEW TOPICS

Lunch Outing vote: Swiss Chalet

Take Out Dinner vote: China King

Council unanimously approved of a new Canvas

Outdoor tent for the front courtyard. Cost will be

split between the Resident Enhancement Fund

and H&H Total Care. Residents approve of putting

$2000 towards the total cost of this (H&H will pay

the other half). The tent will cover half of the

front courtyard and will provide shade and pro-

tection from the heat allowing space for residents

and friends and family to enjoy the outdoors

while staying out of the sun. Recreation will also

be able to run more programs outside without

exposing residents to the risk of sunburn or heat

stroke.

What is Resident Council? An open-group council comprised of residents, staff and families who collectively brainstorm & discuss all areas including, but not limited to: Resident Care, Activities, Safety, & Food!

Staff present: Chrissy (Dietician) Residents really appreciated

and enjoyed pizza brought in by Satwinder (chef) for dinner.

The menu for the Father’s Day BBQ will

include hamburgers, hotdogs, potato salad and Thai salad. Residents were able to place their order at the council meeting.

Council voted for BBQ Chicken and Salmon

for the Canada Day Barbecue (June 30th) accompanied by Caesar Salad and Coleslaw.

Resident Choice: For the upcoming resident choice meal council voted for Shake-and Bake Chicken with baked potatoes.

MENU COMMITTEE

FUN CORNER “Fun Corner” contains various articles, pictures, and updates from Residents and Staff at Evergreen Hamlets! If you wish to contribute something, please let the Recreation Department know! JULY BIRTHDAYS

Sandra J. Paul H.

Peter D. Christina M.

FUNNY PICTURE

Canadian Fun Facts!

Canada’s official languages may be

French and English, but our geese have

their own language: scientists believe

that Canada geese have as many as 13

different calls for everything from

greetings and warnings to happiness.

Canada officially got its own national

flag on February 15, 1965 — almost 100

years after it became a country (in

1867).

Between 1984 and 2008, it was illegal to

sell pop in cans in PEI. All carbonated

drinks had to be purchased in refillable

glass bottles. PEI was the only place in

North America to have a “can ban.”

The world’s first UFO landing pad was

built in 1967 in St. Paul, Alberta.

Father’s Day Word Scramble

kocyeh

ctiarc

nigare

verbae

nepiotu

kucnca

twaota

plame flea

toarnoi

jemblcekur

oneloi

ANSWERS: hockey, arctic, Regina, beaver, poutine, canuck,

Ottawa, maple leaf, Ontario, lumberjack, loonie

UPCOMING EVENTS!

Program: Mike’s Critters

When: July 9th at 3:00pm

Mikes Critters is a special collection of

various species (i.e. reptiles, amphibians,

arachnids, etc.) that will be displayed at

Evergreen for our participants to see!

Come join us for this educational

program! Notify Recreation to attend!

Program: Strictly Science—EGG DROP

When: July 16th and July 17th at 1:30p

On the 16th, Our participants will be wearing

their thinking caps in our new EGG DROP

program! Participants will be provided with

assorted materials to create a protective “base”

for the egg, and drop it from a height. Will it

break or not? Come see on July 17th as

we gather in the Courtyard for “The Drop!”

Program: Crafts: Bird Feeders!

When: Monday, July 27th at 1:30p

Making bird feeders for the backyard is a

fun way to get to know which birds are

native to our area, and a helpful way to

help out our feathered friends! Join us as

we use random household items and

make them bright and colourful!

SEEN AROUND THE HAMLETS

Laura is blowing on her Pin wheel Arts & Crafts project! Many of our participants have displayed these crafts in our Courtyard flower pots as added decorations!

Courtyard shenanigans are afoot, as we had our “Strictly Science” program! In this picture, Michelle (Recreation) drops Mentos candy into a 2 litre bottle of Diet Soda, and voila...the reaction caused the soda to spray out everywhere!

The Recreation staff were hard at work manning our Smoothie booth, as we worked towards fundraising for new Recreation supplies! A lot of positive staff responses were received on how delicious they were! THANK YOU to all who contributed!

Colleen (left) and her sister, Sharon are all smiles as they

partake in the Father’s Day BBQ festivities! Families in attendance had a grand time during this event are always welcome for future BBQs! Evergreen is proud to display our

newest purchase: a brand new 30x30 Canvas Tent for the Courtyard! Our residents and staff now have the privilege of holding outdoor programs and events all while being protected from harmful UV exposure!

Barry Powell amazed our guests at the Fathers Day BBQ! His “One Man Band Show” was filled with catchy piano tunes and contemporary music hits….all while allowing for our guests to get up and dance the afternoon away! Our residents voted to have him come back in the future!

Have a picture you wish to share? Please forward to Jason in the Recreation Dept. !

COMMUNITY CORNER

What Is Melanoma?

The most dangerous form of skin cancer, these cancerous growths develop when unre-

paired DNA damage to skin cells (most often caused by ultraviolet radiation from sun-

shine or tanning beds) triggers mutations (genetic defects) that lead the skin cells to mul-

tiply rapidly and form malignant tumors. Melanomas often resemble moles; some develop

from moles. The majority of melanomas are black or brown, but they can also be skin-

colored, pink, red, purple, blue or white. Melanoma is caused mainly by intense, occa-

sional UV exposure (frequently leading to sunburn), If melanoma is recognized and treat-

ed early, it is almost always curable, but if it is not, the cancer can advance and spread

to other parts of the body, where it becomes hard to treat and can be fatal.

There are 9 steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of skin cancer:-

1) Reduce skin exposure – especially between 11am to 4 pm when the sun rays are the

strongest.

2) Shade your skin – wear a hat, use an umbrella, were clothing of a tight weave or has

UV protection. Remember wet clothing or loose weave will allow the sun to

penetrate through to your skin.

3) Beware of cloud – 80% of the sun rays can penetrate through cloud, mist and fog.

4) Beware of reflection, water, and snow, concrete can all reflect 80% of the suns harmful

rays.

5) Use sun screen with a SPF of 15 or more which contains bot UVA & UVB protection.

6) Avoid tanning salons and sun beds – lead cause for sunburn, skin cancer and

contributes to premature aging.

7) Protect children – The harmful exposure to the sun rays occurs during childhood.

8) Protect your eyes – Radiation from the sun can damage the cell structure in your eyes.

Wearing sun glasses that protect against 100% UVA and UVB rays will reduce any

risks.

9) Spot check your moles - Examine your moles and freckles every month to check for

any changes.

10)See your health care provider if you notice:

-Any discoloration with your skin, moles or freckles.

-Moles or sores that does not heal.

-Areas on your skin that is red and bumpy, bleed or are itchy.

“Community Corner” provides educational monthly articles that offer important information and updates for all Families, Residents and Staff!