Charlottetown Tribune

DECEMBER 2023

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SEASON OF GIVING

Resident at Andrews of Charlottetown work putting together boxes for Operation Christmas Child, an annual undertaking by Samaritan’s Purse. Through the project, Samaritan’s Purse delivers gifts to children around the world every Christmas. Residents filled 15 boxes for donation.

ABOVE & BEYOND ACTIVE AT ANDREWS

Check out this month's Check outBeyond our photos from Above and winner our Remembrance Day | p. 10 services. | p. 3

RESIDENT ‘IT’SRECIPES SO ARTISTIC’

This month we feature a Resident Clive Pirkey decadent butter tart recipe devoted his working life to from resident Evelyn Rafuse creating beautiful wood | p. 4-5 carvings. | p. 6-7

PET THERAPY RESIDENT RECIPE

Spending time with animals proven to benefit seniors a fruit This month we feature and people living with cake recipe from resident dementia p. 6-7 Wanda |Ings. | p. 4-5

UPDATE UPDATEFROM FROMCHARLOTTETOWN CHARLOTTETOWN Dear family members and friends of Andrews of Charlottetown, Dear family members and friends of Andrews of Charlottetown, This month we will be celebrating Mother's Day, Victoria Day and recognizing ourWe nurses nurses everywhere Nursesveterans Week. at our had aand great November at ourduring home.National We honoured Remembrance Day service, enjoyed special meals and live music, held our first Likewise, weartwill be fundraising againinthis year for Christmas the IG Wealth Management resident show and participated Operation Child, a charity that Walk for Alzheimer's.

This year, Andrews is entering one team with members donates gifts to children around the world. from all our homes. We are excited to be a part of this important cause.

This month we will be celebrating Christmas, doing festive crafts and hosting a In other news, we areguests excitedincluding to welcome Paul and Peters as our new head chef. variety of musical the Zion Charlottetown Police choirs.

Paul joins us after spending 30 years working at Island restaurants, the school lunch program and teaching at the holiday Culinaryseason Institute Canada. brings a lot I hope you all have a wonderful andofwish you He all the best in the of experience new year. to the table (no pun intended) and we are thrilled to have him on our team.

Sincerely, Happy May.

- Kendra

Sincerely,

- Kendra

SHELLEY KING : DIRECTOR OF CARE

KENDRA LONG, LPN : COMMUNITY CARE MANAGER KENDRA LONG, LPN : DIRECTOR OF 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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REMEMBRANCE DAY Andrews Senior Care homes marked Remembrance Day with services in partnership with local branches of the Royal Canadian Legion.

In addition to our regular Remembrance Day services, students from Summerside Intermediate School stopped by Andrews of Summerside with gifts for veteran Arthur Hiscock. Pictured from left to right are: Lawrence and Thomas Chan, Stacy Thain, Millar Perry, Arthur Hiscock and Logan Gallant.

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ANDREWS COOKBOOK WANDA ING’S FRUIT CAKE

In every family there's that one dish that mom or dad makes better than anyone else in the world. Maybe it's dad's chili recipe, or mom's secret to perfect ginger snap cookies. These dishes and desserts become family legend, favourites at holiday parties, birthdays or family dinners. The recipes are often passed down through generations and become a part of a family's story. We wanted to share those stories.

Every month we feature a different recipe submitted by one of our residents.

This month we feature a fruit cake recipe from resident Wanda Ings.

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Wanda’s Fruit Cake

Ingredients 2 cups brown sugar 2 cups of butter 1 cup of molasses 5 cups of flour 6 eggs Lemon juice 1 tsp soda and salt 1 pkg of seeded raisins 1 pkg of seedless dates 1 pkg of currents ¼ pkg of citron peel 1 tsp of cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, almond flavouring.

Directions Combine ingredients in a large mixing bowl.

Spread into a loaf pan and bake in preheated 300 degrees F for 4 hours.

Photos by Nathan Rochford. Fruit cake prepared by Andrews' culinary team.

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‘It’s so artistic’ Resident Clive Pirkey devoted his working life to creating beautiful wood carvings

Andrews of Stratford resident Clive Pirkey is a bit of a magician.

While some magicians specialize in grand stage tricks or close-up magic, a fleeting moment of mystery, Clive’s talent is based in something more solid – wood.

Clive can take a humble piece of oak, pine or walnut and turn it into a work of art with nothing more than his hands and a few simple tools.

“I love to see what he does,” said Jeanette, his wife. “It’s so artistic. To think it’s all in his head.”

Clive has been crafting wooden treasures since 1951. It was a skill he initially picked up while in high school in St. Louis, Mo. “I always liked hand-carved things,” Clive said. “The part I found interesting was that I could make a living at it.”

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An Angel holding a candle, carved by Clive.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 After graduating, Clive moved to Phoenix, Ariz, where he began a career in wood-working making cabinets and other interior fixtures for a local company.

In his spare time, he began carving at home as a way to relax.

He started out small but eventually expanded his repertoire to include impressive pieces like wooden horses, angels, wood spirits, canes and replicates of existing works of art. The more he did, the more he learned and the more he learned, the better he got.

“Things just evolve from one thing to another,” said Clive.

“Work is work, you’d be building kitchen cupboards and this, but this was a hobby.”

Today, Clive is retired and no longer does much carving.

However, he and his wife have many of his pieces on display in their room, which is where Andrews’ activity coordinator Sharon WoodsBryenton discovered them.

“I knew Pirkey was artistic,” said Sharon. “I didn’t realize

More carvings by Clive over the years.

Pictured at top is a wood spirit, a lion and and eagle crest. In the centre of the page is a horse and horseshoe and at the bottom is a statue inspired by a drawing

by James Dean titled “The Composer.”

he had this talent. He’s truly amazing. It’s astounding the hidden talents many of our residents possess.”

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ABOVE & BEYOND NOVEMBER WINNER Every month our team and residents recognize one team member for showing exceptional care

Steve was recognized for going above and beyond.

Our Above and Beyond winner for November is Steve Francis.

Steve is a fast-learner and a dedicated team member who is always willing to help where and when he’s needed. He has a great demeanor when interacting with our residents and always has a smile on his face.

We are fortunate to have him at Andrews of Charlottetown.

Steve started working with us as a dietary aide two months ago. Prior to joining our team, he worked as a cook with the Murphy Hospitality Group.

He said one of the most rewarding parts of his role is spending time with the residents.

“They have more knowledge,” he said. “They’re good role models.”

Outside of work, Steve enjoys spending time in nature and socializing with friends.

STEVE FRANCIS : CHARLOTTETOWN JOINED IN 2023

Take a look at some of our activities planned for this month!

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9 AM - NEWS & VIEWS 10:15 AM - EXERCISE 1:30 PM - MANICURES 2 PM - MUSIC WITH MILLIE AND FRIENDS

1:45 PM - BINGO

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9 AM - NEWS & VIEWS 10:15 AM - EXERCISE 2 PM - CARDS, ETC. 2 PM - KNITTING CLUB (LOUNGE OUTSIDE ACTIVITY ROOM)

10 AM - CATHOLIC MASS 10:45 AM - EXERCISE 2 PM - MUSIC WITH HELEN & FRIENDS

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RUTH HERON & PATRICIA O'DONNELL! 9 AM - NEWS & VIEWS 10:15 AM - EXERCISE 2 PM - MUSIC WITH FULLERTON'S MARSH

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PATRICIA SHEPPARD! 9 AM - NEWS & VIEWS 10 AM - CHRISTMAS PHOTOS (SIGN UP REQUIRED) 10:15 AM - EXERCISE 2 PM - ZION CHOIR

9 AM - NEWS & VIEWS 10:15 AM - EXERCISE 2 PM - MUSIC WITH JUST WEE TWO (ANN & MOLLY) 5:30 PM - CHARLOTTETOWN POLICE CHOIR

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9 AM - NEWS & VIEWS 10:15 AM - EXERCISE 2 PM - MUSIC WITH BILL MACINTYRE

10:45 AM - EXERCISE 2 PM - THE MUSIC MAKERS

9 AM - NEWS & VIEWS 10 AM - MAYOR'S TEA 1:30 PM - MUSIC WITH DAVE MOORE 5:00 CHRISTMAS BANQUET 6:30PM THE RUSTICO SINGERS

9 AM - NEWS & VIEWS 10:15 AM - EXERCISE 2 PM - CHURCHPROTESTANT SERVICE RUTH DOCKENDORFF, CORNERSTONE BAPTIST

9 AM - NEWS & VIEWS 10:15 AM - EXERCISE 2 PM - SING-A-LONG THE OLDIES WITH OUR ALICE

1:45 PM - BINGO

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOROTHY TAYLOR!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SR. HERMINE BERNARD! 9 AM - NEWS & VIEWS 10:15 AM - EXERCISE 2 PM - MUSIC WITH CROW BLACK CHICKEN

10 AM - CATHOLIC MASS 10:45 AM - EXERCISE 1:30 PM - CHILDRENS' VISIT FROM ECOLE FRANCOIS-BUOTE

9 AM - CHRISTMAS SWEATER (OR HAT) DAY 9 AM - NEWS & VIEWS 10:15 AM - EXERCISE 1:30 PM - MANICURES 2 PM - READING THE CLASSICS WITH PROF. TERRY PRATT

9 AM - NEWS & VIEWS 10:15 AM - EXERCISE 2 PM - CHURCHPROTESTANT SERVICE RUTH DOCKENDORFF, CORNERSTONE BAPTIST

9 AM - NEWS & VIEWS 10:15 AM - EXERCISE 2 PM - DECEMBER BIRTHDAY PARTY: MUSIC WITH HEATHER

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6:30 PM - CHRISTMAS EVE BINGO

MERRY CHRISTMAS! 10 AM - CATHOLIC MASS 6:30 PM - CHRISTMAS DAY SOCIAL

10 AM - CATHOLIC MASS 10:45 AM - EXERCISE 2 PM - BINGO

9 AM - NEWS & VIEWS 10:15 AM - EXERCISE 12 PM - HOLIDAY BUFFET 2 PM - LET'S GET CRAFTY

9 AM - NEWS & VIEWS 10:15 AM - EXERCISE 2 PM - CHURCHPROTESTANT SERVICE RUTH DOCKENDORFF, CORNERSTONE BAPTIST

9 AM - NEWS & VIEWS 10:15 AM - EXERCISE 2 PM - JEOPARDY TIME

1:45 PM - BINGO

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31 HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARINA MALONE!

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GAMES Sudoku

Community Cash 50/50

The object of the puzzle is to fill the remaining squares, using all the numbers 1–9 exactly once in each row, column, and the nine 3 × 3 subgrids.

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.

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