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UPDATE FROM PROTEM
TANYA WEATHERBEE : MEMORY CARE COORDINATOR & ADMIN SUPPORT
MIHAELA CALIN : DIRECTOR OF CARE
Dear family members and friends of ProTem Memory Care,
We had a wonderful March at our homes We celebrated St Patrick’s Day, enjoyed some baking, did singing telegrams and welcomed back our activity director Amanda Shea, who has been on maternity leave With Amanda returning, Adrienne will be moving on from ProTem We appreciate her dedication and passion during her time with us She was an amazing activity director and our residents adored her We wish her all the best in the future
This month we will be celebrating Easter with a variety of activities, including an egg hunt, decorating and crafting We will also be looking forward to (hopefully) warmer weather and maybe some time outdoors. Wishing you all a great April and a happy Easter!
Sincerely,
- Tanya & Mihaela
A C T I V E A T P R O T E M
Residents took part in lots of St. Patrick’s themed activities this past month, including parties, baking and singing telegrams!
A high flying career
Blake Briggs spent much of his life with his head in the clouds - literally.
Blake was a flying enthusiast and spent decades flying small planes for personal enjoyment.
He first got his pilot’s license in 1965 Over the following 10 years, he achieved his Instructor's Rating (eventually becoming a Flying Instructor at the Moncton Flying Club) as well as a Commercial Pilot and Instrument Rating to his licence
In addition to flying, he also owned a number planes over the years, including a Piper Tri-Pacer four-seater (which he used to fly his family from Moncton to Disney World in Florida) and his favourite, described as his pride and joy, a Cessna 172.
While flying was one of Blake’s greatest passions in life, he also had an accomplished career with CN. He started as an Assistant Surveyor, cutting bush to lay out survey lines for new tracks, and over the span of 35 years, was promoted to Construction Supervisor, Director of Service Strategies in Montreal and finally District Superintendent of Transportation for the Atlantic Provinces
Pictured above are some of Blake’s personal planes.
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I O N A L C A R E
A W A R D W I N N E R S
This annual, peer-nominated award is given to a team member at each home who, through their dedication and hard work, demonstrate a consistent commitment to our core values. Congratulations to all our winners!
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A W A R D W I N N E R S
F E A T U R E D S T U D E N T
Ashiya has been on placement at ProTem from NBCC since January, 2025.
She is currently enrolled in the Social Service Community Worker program, with the goal of working in social services after graduation
Since starting at ProTem, she’s learned a lot about dementia and caring for people living with a diagnosis
“I got to know it can affect them differently,” she said. “Every case is different and you never know what they’re going through.”
She added, her time at ProTem has been both eyeopening and rewarding.
“Them being happy around me is all I want,” she said “That’s the most rewarding part ”
When she’s not at school or on placement, Ashiya enjoys reading She’s particulary fond of romance novels
Ashiya Multani is an NBCC student currently doing a placement at ProTem Memory Care
ABOVE & BEYOND MARCH WINNER
Every month our team and residents recognize one team member for showing exceptional care
ADRIENNE LACROIX : PROTEM JOINED IN 2024
Our Above and Beyond winner this month is Adrienne Lacroix
Adrienne was recognized for going above and beyond Take
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Adrienne is a dedicated team member, always willing to go the extra mile to create unique and engaging experiences for our residents Adrienne started working as our activity director in February, 2024 Prior to joining our team, she worked as a recreation director at personal care homes
For her, the most rewarding aspect of the job is providing joyful experiences for the residents
“I love working with the residents,” she said “I love the environment, the atmosphere and the ability to be creative and provide some joy for everyone ”
With Amanda Shea returning, Adrienne is moving on from ProTem this month We appreciate all her hard work over the past year and wish her all the best in her future endeavors
GORGE RD
AM - CROKINOLE
PM - EASTER ARTS AND CRAFTS
MOUNTAIN RD AM - EASTER EGG DECORATING AND REMINISCENCE PM - ARMCHAIR TRAVEL(DESTINATION TO BE ANNOUNCED)
GORGE RD
AM - DARTS CLUB
PM - MIXED SPORTS
GAMES GORGE
BOWLING
GORGE RD AM - PEDDLE AND STRETCH PM - EGG DECORATING AND REMINISCENCE
- EASTER TEA PARTY WITH MUSIC GUESTS "THE RELICS" (77)
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