ProTem Tribune

DECEMBER 2023

PROTEM

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TIS THE SEASON

Glynn decorates the Christmas tree. Our residents have been in the Christmas spirit for the past few weeks, doing crafts and helping get our homes looking festive ahead of the holiday season.

ABOVE & BEYOND ACTIVE AT PROTEM

Check out this month's Check out our photo spread Above and Beyond winner of activities from the past | p. 10 month. | p. 3

RESIDENT ‘IT’SRECIPES SO ARTISTIC’

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

PET THERAPY ABOVE & BEYOND

Spending time with animals Bernard is this month’s proven toBusunti benefit seniors Above andliving Beyond winner. and people with | p.

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UPDATE FROM PROTEM

TANYA WEATHERBEE : FACILITIES COORDINATOR

MIHAELA CALIN : DIRECTOR OF CARE

Dear family members and friends of ProTem Memory Care, We had an excellent November at our homes. We spent time baking, decorating for the holiday season, crafting and enjoying some time outdoors when it wasn’t too cold.

This month we are looking forward to Christmas, even more baking and lots of holiday themed festivities.

We hope you all have a wonderful holiday season and we wish you all the best in the new year.

Sincerely,

- Tanya & Mihaela

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ACTIVE AT PROTEM

Team members and residents alike were in the decorating spirit. From left is Kelly Tingley putting up Santa deocrations in the kitchen and Nancy and Blake decorating the tree.

Luanne and Ed pass some time playing checkers in the kitchen.

Gracia enjoys some quality time with a visiting family member’s puppy.

Kay plays us a tune on the piano in the living room. Music is often one of the deepest memories we have and can stay with us even after a dementia diagnosis.

Sheron baking rolls for our residents. Sheron is an excellent cook and baker. We often do group baking projects where residents will help in the kitchen to the best of their abilities.

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

Bernard was recognized for going above and beyond.

Our Above and Beyond winner for November is Bernard Busunti.

Bernard is a dedicated, hard-working team member. He has a good rapport with our residents and is always willing to help where and when he’s asked.

Bernard started working as a PSW at ProTem approximately two years ago. Prior to joining our team, he worked in a similar role at the Georges-L.-Dumont University Hospital Centre.

He said working at ProTem has been a rewarding experience.

“I’m very happy to be here,” he said. “Everyone appreciates what I’m doing.”

When he’s not at work, Bernard enjoys going to the gym. He said being strong and fit were important for his role at ProTem.

BERNARD BUSUNTI : PROTEM JOINED IN 2021

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

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AM - COFFEE CHATS

AM - WALK & ROLL

PM - YOUTUBE RIDDLES & RHYMES

PM - MOVIE MATINEE

EUCHARIST WITH CHARLIE

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AM - FAITH & SPIRITUAL HOUR

AM - TIMES & TRANSCRIPT TOPICS

AM - FUN & FITNESS

AM - CHAIR YOGA

AM - NEWS & VIEWS

AM- PEDDLE & STRETCH

AM - MORNING COFFEE CHATS

PM - BAKE BREAD

PM - MUSIC WITH PETER & GARY 71

PM - BAKE COOKIES FOR COOKIE EXCHANGE

PM -BEAN BAG TOSS

PM - YOU PICK (RESIDENT PICK ACTIVITY)

PM - MAKE CHRISTMAS CARDS

PM - MOVIE MATINEE

EUCHARIST WITH CHARLIE

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AM - FAITH & SPIRITUAL HOUR

AM - FUN & FITNESS

AM - COFFEE CHATS

AM - TIMES & TRANSCRIPT TOPICS

AM - PEDDLE & STRETCH

AM - NEWS & VIEWS

AM - PAJAMA DAY!

PM - CHRISTMASCRAFT

PM - SPA DAY

PM - MOVIE MATINEE

PM - WORD SCRABBLE

PM - YOUTUBE TRIVIA

PM - CHRISTMAS TEA @ 71

PM - BAKE COOKIES FOR COOKIE EXCHANGE DAY

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CAROL!

EUCHARIST WITH CHARLIE

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AM - FAITH & SPIRITUAL HOUR

AM - NEWS & VIEWS

AM - CHAIR YOGA

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AM - TIMES & TRANSCRIPT TOPICS

AM - PEDDLE & STRETCH

PM - BINGO

PM - MUSICWITH PETER &GARY 2069

AM - FAVORITE CHRISTMAS MEMORIES

PM - BUILD A GINGERBREAD HOUSE

PM- COOKIE EXCHANGE & SOCIAL

PM - BAKING ((RESIDENT PICK RECIPE)

PM - SANTA VISIT EUCHARIST WITH CHARLIE

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NOELLA!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANNETTE & CLAUDETTE

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AM - FAITH & SPIRITUAL HOUR

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

AM - PEDDLE & STRETCH

AM - NEWS & VIEWS

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AM - COFFEE CHATS

AM -WHATS YOUR NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS?

PM - PARACHUTE BALL

PM - SPAY DAY PM - HOT COCOA & CROSSWORDS

PM - BOWLING EUCHARIST WITH CHARLIE

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PM - MOVIE MATINEE

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PM - CHRISTMAS CAROLS

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PM - NY HAPPY HOUR

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