The ProTem Tribune

CYCLE THE GLOBE

ProTem has been trialing an interactive cycling program that allows users to cycle anywhere around the world. From the comfort and safety of the ProTem living room, residents can explore the beaches of Thailand, cycle past monks in Hong Kong or even the visit the tulips at Parliament Hill in Ottawa.

ABOVE & BEYOND Check out this month's Above and Beyond winner

ABOVE & BEYOND

Check out this month's Above and Beyond winner.

'SHE'S AMAZING'

This month we feature a decadent butter tart recipe from resident Evelyn Rafuse | p. 4-5

Sister Anne MacDonald has been helping provide church services to residents for nearly two decades | p. 6-7

PET THERAPY

RESIDENT RECIPE

Spending time with animals proven to benefit seniors and people living with dementia | p. 6-7

This month we have a delicious peach pie recipe submitted by resident Jim Lockert. | p. 4-5

UPDATE FROM PROTEM

TANYA WEATHERBEE : FACILITIES COORDINATOR

MIHAELA CALIN : NURSING SUPERVISOR

Dear family members and friends of ProTem Memory Care, March was a busy month here with lots of activities Our residents enjoyed testing our interactive stationary bike, corresponding with our elementary school pen pals and experiencing a spa day. April is shaping up to be just as busy

In other news, we are happy to announce ProTem will once again be the top tier sponsor of the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's Likewise, our ProTem Memory Keepers will be fundraising throughout May Danielle and Amanda will be in contact this month about the walk To join our team or to help support, click here

Wishing you a happy Easter and a wonderful April

Sincerely,

Tanya & Mihaela

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all our meals are home-cooked in our kitchens using fresh ingredients. Our teams are passionate about providing healthy meals for our residents every day.

At left, Joan shows off her winnings from Bingo while Gracie and Glynn indulge in Spa Day! Warm foot soaks followed by foot massages - theses two know how to relax!

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Pictured above is a quiche made by team member Kelly Tingley.

Annette reads a letter from her pen pal.

Kay tries out our interactive cycle while Raymond watches in the background.

Kay opens a letter from a Grade 3 student at Frank L. Bowser Elementary in Riverview. ProTem recently set up a pen pal program with the school. Intergenerational friendships help bridge the gap of decades that separate them. Our residents and students share their favorite foods, colors and hobbies with one another. We plan to meet our new friends for a picnic in the spring.

Residents enjoy live music during our St. Patrick's Day party.

ANDREWS COOKBOOK

P E A C H P I E

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 our Resident Recipe series features a peach pie, another submission from resident Jim Lockert This pie is a great spring-time dessert, showcasing bright yellow peaches and a golden egg-washed lattice crust We recommend enjoying a slice with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

Peach Pie

Ingredients

1 can sliced peaches

1 cup syrup from peaches

1/3 cup of sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons of cornstarch

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 teaspoons of orange juice

1 teaspoon of grated orange rind

1 tablespoon of butter

Pastry for crust and stars or strips for the top Drain peaches, reserving syrup

Directions

Heat syrup to boiling

Blend together sugar, cornstarch and salt and stir into hot syrup

Cook until thick and clear

Add orange juice, rind and butter

Arrange peach slices in pastry lined pan and pour syrup over the peaches

Arrange pastry stars or lattice top (egg wash the top crust)

Bake in preheated oven at 425 F for 30-35 minutes

Photos by Nathan Rochford. Pie prepared by Andrews' culinary team.

Jim is a resident at our Parkhill home.

'She’s amazing. That’s all you can say'

For Sister Anne MacDonald, her life as a nun and her years of volunteer work have always gone hand in hand.

“It’s a calling,” she said of the sisterhood. “God is the one that calls.”

It’s that commitment to her vocation that drove her to begin volunteering at Andrews of Stratford, providing church services to residents Now, after 17 years of weekly visits, she still gets the same satisfaction as when she first started

“It’s wonderful,” she said “They are so appreciative They are very grateful ”

She added, for many of the residents at Andrews, their relationship to their church was always an important part of their life, serving both spiritual and social needs Now, as they’re getting older, it can be even more valuable

“It’s very important for them,” she said “(To) have something to help them in their spiritual life, to give them courage, to tell them how wonderful they are ”

Resident Jane Pearce has been a practicing Catholic her entire life and now takes part in the services at Andrews doing readings She’s experienced first-hand the value Sister Anne brings to Andrews

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Sister Anne MacDonald, pictured inside the chapel at Andrews of Stratford, where she has been a volunteer for nearly two decades.

Sister Anne MacDonald chats with Polly Mullen after a recent church service.

Andrews relies on volunteer clergy at all our church services and we are extremely grateful for the dedication of people like Sister Anne What she does, what all our volunteer clergy do for our residents, is immeasurable.

AMANDA KOTLAR SENIOR LIVING ADVISOR

“Sister Anne is just a good soul,” she said. “I think she really enjoys being part of the community here. I expect you could talk to her about anything She’s friendly and she likes to know what’s going on with you ”

She added, even on the days where she’s unable to get to service, Sister Anne stops by her room to visit before leaving

“She’s just a wonderful, down to earth person, ” she said

For resident Polly Mullen, Sister Anne’s visits are also an opportunity to catch up with an old friend Polly first got to know Sister Anne through her son Dan. Dan was a student of Sister Anne’s when he was young and initially Polly and Sister Anne’s relationship was that of parent and teacher. However, as Dan grew up, he kept in contact with Sister Anne, making sure to take her to coffee or lunch every once in a while. Polly reconnected with her when she moved into Andrews. When Dan died suddenly two years ago, Sister Anne was one of the first people the family called

“Sister Anne is just a wonderful person, ” she said “She’s amazing That’s all you can say ”

Andrews Senior Living Advisor Amanda Kotlar agrees

“We’ve had a lot of volunteers at Andrews over the years, but Sister Anne is one of the longest-serving,” she said “Andrews relies on volunteer clergy at all our church services and we are extremely grateful for the dedication of people like Sister Anne What she does, what all our volunteer clergy do for our residents, is immeasurable.”

While Andrews is Sister Anne’s most recent volunteer project, it’s not her first. After taking a hairdressing course when she turned 65, Sister Anne spent a number of years volunteering at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital washing patient’s hair, something she continued doing until COVID-19 put an end to it in spring of 2020

“It’s (about) helping people to feel good about themselves,” she said of her time at the hospital “They were most grateful ”

At 89 years old, Sister Anne is older than many of the residents living at Andrews However, she’s not letting that slow her down She’s committed to helping at Andrews for as long as her health will allow

“I’ll continue as long as I can drive,” she said, smiling.

ABOVE & BEYOND

Kara was recognized for going above and beyond.

Our Above and Beyond winner for March is Kara Knudsen Kara is a dedicated team member, always willing to help where and when she’s needed She has a great relationship with the residents We are fortunate to have her as part of our team Kara first started working with ProTem in April, 2022. Prior to joining our team she worked as a telehealth nurse and prior to that, spent 20 years working in healthcare with a focus on geriatric care

“I love coming (to work) here,” she said “I love getting to see everyone every day I feel like I have an adopted grandma and grandpa home ”

When not at work, Kara is kept busy raising her two children, aged nine and 14

APRIL

MOVIEMATINEE (TRUESPIRIT)

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AM–FUN&FITNESS (CHAIRYOGA)

PM–MUSICWITH DIANNE@2166 PM–SPADAY

FAITH&SPIRITUALHOUR AM–NEWS& VIEWS/WORDLE PM–JILL&JAXTHERAPY DOGVISIT

PM–TABLETOPBOARD GAMES

AM–NEWS& VIEWS/WORDLE

PM–MUSICWITH PETER&GARY@71

AM–EXERCISE (HEAD-TO-TOE)

PM–MUSICWITH JUSTFRIENDS @77

AM–NEWS& VIEWS/WORDLE

PM–PAINTEASTER EGGS/EATERBONNETS

AM–EXERCISE (CYCLE&STRETCH)

PM-EUCHARIST WITHCHARLIE

PM–COOKINGINTHE KITCHEN (HOTCROSSEDBUNS)

FAITH&SPIRITUALHOUR MOVIEMATINEE (PETERRABBIT ONYOUTUBE) MOVIEMATINEE (YESDAY)

AM–EXERCISE (PARACHUTE)

PM–PM–MUSICWITH THERELICS @2069

AM–NEWS& VIEWS/WORDLE PM–MUSICWITHJOHN FOSTER@61

AM–EXERCISE(TAICHI) PM–BEERTASTING

AM–NEWS& VIEWS/WORDLE

PM-EUCHARISTWITH CHARLIE

PM–OUTINGWITHAMANDA

AM–FUN&FITNESS (CHAIRYOGA) PM–SPADAY

AM–NEWS& VIEWS/WORDLE

PM–MUSICWITHPETER &GARY@2069

AM–EXERCISE (HEAD-TO-TOE)

PM–MUSICWITHLISE @2166

AM–NEWS& VIEWS/WORDLE PM–BINGO

AM–EXERCISE (CYCLE&STRETCH)

FAITH&SPIRITUALHOUR MOVIEMATINEE (LIFEINCOLOUR)

PM-EUCHARISTWITH CHARLIE

PM–OUTINGWITHAMANDA

AM–NEWS& VIEWS/WORDLE

PM–JILL&JAXTHERAPY DOGVISIT

PM–LETTERSTOOUR PENPALS

AM–EXERCISE (PARACHUTE)

PM–SEWINGSEEDS

FAITH&SPIRITUALHOUR MOVIEMATINEE 29 (BACKTOTHEFUTURE) FAITH&SPIRITUALHOUR

PM–MUSICWITH UNPRINCIPLED&YOUNG @71

ADMINPROFESSIONALDAY

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

KARA KNUDSEN : PROTEM JOINED IN 2022

GAMES

Sudoku

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

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