Andrews of Parkhill activity director Barb Pye walks with resident Mary Ratelle during Parkhill’s annual
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UPDATE FROM ANDREWS
Dear family members and friends of Andrews Senior Care,
We had an amazing month at our homes.
We celebrated Team Appreciation Week, Mother’s Day, held a special pub night, raised money for the Alzheimer’s Society and enjoyed a very special performance by the Sharon Singers, a Mennonite choir from Pennsylvania We also said goodbye to long-time Andrews team member, Cathy Perry, who retired after 25 years We wish her all the best in the years ahead
This month we will celebrate Father’s Day, treat interested members of our men ’ s groups to a lunch out, enjoy barbecues and time outdoors.
Likewise, Stratford will host its 20 anniversary party on June 6 This event is an open-house with live music and complimentary food th
Happy June and happy Father’s Day!
Sincerely,
Andrews Senior Care
Team member Laura MacArthur, an LPN, and resident Anna Doucette share a laugh while walking to lunch at Andrews of Summerside
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FRIDAY, JUNE 6
355 Shakespeare Dr, Stratford
2 PM to 3:30 PM
Join us in celebrating Andrews of Stratford’s 20th anniversary on Friday, June 6 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Tour our building, share stories with team members, enjoy some great complimentary food and listen to live music courtesy of the Andrews Strummers and Friends.
We look forward to seeing you!
M O T H E R ’ S D A Y
Residents celebrated Mother’s Day in May with a special teas, live music and decor. We have so many special women living at our homes and we love making them feel special, especially on Mother’s Day.
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L Z H E I M E R ’ S W A L K S
Residents and team members participated in in-house walks as part of Andrews fundraising efforts for the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s in May. The official walk was held on Saturday, May 24.
P U B N I G H T
Residents at Andrews of Stratford enjoyed a special pub night recently, featuring fish and chips, beer, wine and live music. We opened up this event to interested members of the public and were happy to host those who chose to attend. We hope to do more “Experience Andrews” events in the coming weeks and months.
C A T H Y ’ S R E T I R E M E N T
Congratulations to Cathy Perry on her recent retirement after 25 years with Andrews. Cathy first joined Andrews of Summerside in January, 2000. Over the course of her career she worked as a caregiver and a program coordinator before settling into her most recent role in administration. Cathy made a positive impact on the lives of our residents and her fellow team members throughout her career. We wish her the best of luck in all her future endeavors.
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O L U N T E E R D I N N E R
Our Summerside homes held a special dinner recently to celebrate our wonderful volunteers. Andrews of Summerside hosted the event, which featured a three-course meal prepared by our culinary team, as well as live entertainment. Thank you to all our volunteers. Your dedication and generosity make a positive difference in the lives of our residents every day.
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Community Cash 50/50
Weekly 50/50 draw in support of support not for profit groups including Murphy s Pharmacies Community Centre and the Holland College Athletics Department Anyone can play for just $2/week
If you or someone you
Community and Nursing Care Decision Guide
A comprehensive guide to help you select a community care or nursing home on Prince Edward Island. Some topics covered in this guide:
How to navigate the senior care system on PEI (pg 4)
How to choose a community care or nursing home home (pg 11)
How to have the talk with your loved one (pg 28)
Home evaluation checklists (pgs 13 and 24)
Selling your home (pg 45)
This resources can be downloaded from the email version of this newsletter or by visiting www communitycarepei ca
you have any questions or would like to book a tour please contact our Senior Living Advisor
Should you not be happy for any reason during your first month at Andrews, we will refund your money (private pay amounts only) and help you move back home.