TEAMWORK - A CORE VALUE
Every spring, our homes do their own celebration of all things burger for our residents. Our chefs and culinary teams work together to craft special burgers, sides and a fun dessert for our residents to enjoy This year ’ s burgers were amazing!
D R U M F I T N E S S
A N D R E W S O F S U M M E R S I D E
Andrews of Summerside recently started drum exercise! The class is part of Summerside’s ongoing fitness program and takes place every Monday Residents use drum sticks, beach balls and buckets and follow along with activity director Annelize as she leads them through a series of songs It’s a great way to get in some extra movement while incorporating music and in a group setting Residents are really enjoying it.
Y O U N G A T H E A R T
The performers from Young at Heart Theatre were back at Andrews again this year with an all new show titled “Fascinating Ladies of Country ” The performance was a musical revue showcasing country hits from performers like The Dixie Chicks, Tammy Wynette, Tanya Tucker and many more Thank you to Olivia Blacquiere, Stephanie Ross and Haley Zavo for the wonderful shows they put on for our residents at Andrews of Charlottetown, Summerside and Stratford!
G E A R I N G U P T H E G A R D E N
A N D R E W S O F C H A R L O T T E T O W N
Spring is finally here and that means many of our residents have been busy getting plants ready for our gardens. Residents at Andrews of Charlottetown started in mid-April prepping flowers, veggies and herbs for the growing season Our residents love taking part in the gardening process every year It’s a great way to socialize and spend some time outdoors!
A C T I V E A T P R O T E M
Residents had fun helping make Easter treats in the early part of April Hot crossed buns were a real team effort!
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Andrews of Park West resident Brenda Pineau has a special connection to Andrews Senior Care – one that goes all the way back to the 1980’s.
Brenda, now 75, started working as an RCW at the original Andrews home on Brighton Road In those days Andrews was owned and operated by found Doreen Andrews and her brother Errol
Brenda remembers those days fondly.
“It wasn’t much different than now, ” she said “It was nice All the residents we had, they were very nice and they were happy there I enjoyed it very, very much ”
Brenda worked at the home for five years and got to experience doing a variety of tasks. “We did all the cooking and the laundry,” she said “We did everything ”
Brenda eventually went on to work as an RCW at other senior care homes However, four decades later, she is back at Andrews, this time as a resident and only a short 15-minute walk from the original home on Brighton Road
“It feels different,” she said “I never thought I’d be back It was pretty neat, it was ”
Pictured above are interiors of the original Andrews home on Brighton Road in Charlottetown in 1986
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In celebration of Mother’s Day, we asked our resident moms what they enjoyed/found most rewarding about raising children.
I enjoyed it. I love my kids I was a single-parent from the time my youngest was twoyears-old. They’re there for me and I’m there for them. My kids mean everything.
Brenda Pineau
I found it really good Taking them for walks in the woods sometimes They loved to go for ice cream. They were good girls Deborah Gallant
One of my happiest moments is when the phone rings and I answer the call “Hi, Mom.”
(Referring to raising five children under 6) People would ask me, do I work, and I would say “I sure do.” Dot MacIver
It’s a lifetime thing to be a mom I can be very grateful. My kids have been wonderful. The kids were easy. I really enjoyed having my three children. Gerda Klein
Every day was a new experience You just didn’t know what was coming (I enjoyed) watching them and their experiences Margaret Sherren
The smiles when they’re babies and the hugs when they get a little older Enjoying them learn, develop Norma Paynter
They were good girls. We were always with the family doing family things. Beach. Cottage All that stuff. They loved it. Still do today. Patricia Shephard
I enjoyed it thoroughly. Most rewarding I think was the fact that they appreciated the things that I did Roberta Smith
Just bringing up your children. I loved it. I had two daughters and a son. We had a wonderful life together. Ruth Hooper
I had two children and a number of grandchildren. I enjoyed seeing them grow up. Having a lot of fun with them.
- Veronica MacDermid
Are You Feeling Stressed or Overwhelmed?
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Toll-free support line: 1-877-207-8833
TTY: 1-877-371-9978
Through their website login lifeworks com
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Paid vacation time starting at 4% per year (Approximately 2 weeks)
Health and dental coverage, of which we cover 50% of the costs
A pension plan where we match your contributions of up to 4% of your salary annually
A fitness subsidy of up to $250 annually
Discounts with local companies, including pharmacies, home heating oil providers and restaurants