Charlottetown Tribune Jan 2025

JANUARY 2025

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Andrews of Summerside resident Elayne Morrison hugs Santa after receiving a gift during Summerside’s annual Christmas lunch. More photos inside

CHRISTMAS ABOVE &FUN BEYOND & FESTIVITIES Check out this Check out photos frommonth's our Above and Beyond winner | home’s Christmas parties. | p. 3-8p. 10

RESIDENT COMMUNITY RECIPES CONNECTIONS

This month we feature a Daycare, school andtart mayoral decadent butter recipe visits ahead of the holidays. from resident Evelyn Rafuse | p.| 7-8 p. 4-5

PETCHRISTMAS THERAPY PHOTOS

Spending time with animals Check out our residents’ proven to benefit seniors Christmas photos. and people living with | p. 9-16 dementia | p. 6-7

UPDATE FROM CHARLOTTETOWN Dear family members and friends of Andrews of Charlottetown, We had a very festive month at our home.

We took part in Mayor Philip Brown’s Christmas Tea, enjoyed an evening of entertainment featuring the Charlottetown Police choir, shared holiday meals and lots of live music.

This month we will host lots of live musical guests, do some special crafts and are planning for our men’s group to attend a Charlottetown Islanders hockey game.

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season. Happy 2025!

Sincerely,

- Kendra 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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LIGHT UP OUR LIVES Andrews of Summerside hosted its first-ever Light Up Our Lives Christmas Light event throughout December. We want to extend a special thank you to all the local businesses and community organizations that donated trees.

Three Oaks High School - Leadership Class Alzheimer Society of Prince Edward Island Andrews of Parkhill Bentley and Asher Cooke Insurance Credit Union Do Or Dye Hairstyling Gardiner Family Dan Kutcher and The City of Summerside Microtel Hotel Barb Ramsay Novus Olivia Gallant and Family PEI Mutual Randy and Cathy Garrett Sobeys Summerside Sobeys Summerside Fire Dept The City of Summerside Water Street Bakery

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LIGHT UP OUR LIVES

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SANTA VISITS SUMMERSIDE

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CHARLOTTETOWN FUN

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ELVES VISIT STRATFORD Residents at Andrews of Stratford were treated to a performance by the Grade 2 choir at Glen Stewart Elementary School. The children, led by Santa, sang for the residents and then handed our gifts and handmade cards. Thank you, Glen Stewart Elementary, for such a wonderful Christmas gift!

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PARK WEST FUN Children from CHANCES daycare visited with residents. Charlottetown Mayor Philip Brown took some time to visit Park West in December for his annual Christmas Tea.

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CHRISTMAS AT SUMMERSIDE

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CHRISTMAS AT PARKHILL

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CHRISTMAS AT CHARLOTTETOWN

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CHRISTMAS AT PARK WEST

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CHRISTMAS AT STRATFORD

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ABOVE & BEYOND

Robert was recognized for going above and beyond.

DECEMBER WINNER

Our Above and Beyond winner for December is Robert Hickey.

Robert is a dedicated team member, always willing to help if needed. He takes initiative and is a grounded, calming presence his team members know they can rely on. We are lucky to have him at Andrews of Charlottetown.

A graduate of Holland College’s LPN program, Robert first joined our team in July 2022. Prior to working at Andrews, he spent five years in a similar role at another senior care home in the capital city.

“It’s very fulfilling work,” he said. “I enjoy working with the residents.”

In his spare time Robert enjoys going to the gym and playing guitar.

While he’s not particular about any one style, he has a soft spot for rhythm and blues and rock.

Every month our team and residents recognize one team member for showing exceptional care

ROBERT HICKEY : CHARLOTTETOWN JOINED IN 2022

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

JANUARY SUNDAY

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FRIDAY

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!

9 AM - NEWS & VIEWS 10:15 AM - EXERCISE 2 PM - CHURCHPROTESTANT SERVICE

9 AM - NEWS & VIEWS 10:15 AM - EXERCISE 2 PM - MUSIC AND MANICURES

7 PM - GAMES NIGHT

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THURSDAY

SATURDAY

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

DAVID MACDONALD BIRTHDAY 10 AM - CATHOLIC MASS 10:45 AM - EXERCISE 1:30 PM - TUNES & TALES

9 AM - NEWS & VIEWS 10:15 AM - EXERCISE 2 PM - READING THE CLASSICS WITH PROF. TERRY PRATT

9 AM - NEWS & VIEWS 10:15 AM - EXERCISE 2 PM - CHURCHPROTESTANT SERVICE

9:30 AM – RSV VACCINATIONS 1:30 PM - MUSIC WITH THE CORNWALL MISFITS

LOUISE WILSON BIRTHDAY 1:45 PM - BINGO

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

SR. ESTHER CLARKIN BIRTHDAY 10 AM - CATHOLIC MASS 10:45 AM - EXERCISE 1:30 PM - THE MUSIC MAKERS

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

9 AM - NEWS & VIEWS 10:15 AM - EXERCISE 2 PM - CHURCHPROTESTANT SERVICE

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

NANCY BOURQUE BIRTHDAY 7 PM - MEN’S GROUP HOCKEY GAME (TBD)

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“GENNY”, GENEVIEVE MCKARRIS BIRTHDAY

9 AM - NEWS & VIEWS 10:15 AM - EXERCISE 1:30 PM - MUSIC WITH CROW BLACK CHICKEN

10 AM - CATHOLIC MASS 10:45 AM - EXERCISE 2 PM – ARMCHAIR TRAVEL TO CUBA

9 AM - NEWS & VIEWS 10:15 AM - EXERCISE 2 PM - MUSIC AND MANICURES

9 AM - NEWS & VIEWS 10:15 AM - EXERCISE 2 PM - CHURCHPROTESTANT SERVICE

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

ENID CARTER BIRTHDAY 1:45 PM - BINGO

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9 AM - NEWS & VIEWS 10:15 AM - EXERCISE

10 AM - CATHOLIC MASS 10:45 AM - EXERCISE 2 PM - GROUNDHOG DAY CRAFT

9 AM - NEWS & VIEWS 10:15 AM - EXERCISE 2 PM - MUSIC WITH FULLERTON'S MARSH

9 AM - NEWS & VIEWS 10:15 AM - EXERCISE 2 PM - CHURCHPROTESTANT SERVICE

9 AM - NEWS & VIEWS 10:15 AM - EXERCISE

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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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