Grandview Lodge’s Resident & Family Newsletter August 2019 Administrative Message

Check out our new front lobby look! Have a seat and relax in our homes comfy lobby area. If you’d like to make a donation of a seasonal colour-popping accent such as, pillows and plants, please call the front desk at extension 2221.

From Your Friendly Nursing Department

What’s Cookin’ in Dietary?!

The courtyard barbecues have been so much fun! We really enjoy cooking outside and having a relaxing lunch meal with our residents. Thank you to all the staff for their help! We are half way through summer already and it has been very warm... We want to remind everyone to stay hydrated!

Did you know that your body weight is approximately 60% water? Your body uses water in all its cells, organs, and tissues to help regulate its temperature and maintain other bodily functions. Because your body loses water through breathing, sweating, and digestion, it's important to rehydrate by drinking fluids and eating foods that contain water.

Water Protects Your Tissues, Spinal Cord, and Joints

Water does more than just quench your thirst and regulate your body's temperature; it also keeps the tissues in your body healthy. Keeping your body hydrated helps it retain optimum levels of moisture in blood, bones, and the brain. In addition, water helps protect the spinal cord, and it acts as a lubricant and cushion for your joints. The kidneys and liver use it to help flush out waste, as do your intestines. Water can reduce constipation issues as well. As you can see there are numerous benefits to drinking plenty of fluids throughout the day.

Melanie Kippen, Registered Dietitian

Maria Vanderhorst, Dietary Supervisor &

Pauline Grant, Dietary Supervisor What’s happenin’ at Grandview..

We’re half way through our summer BBQs. Every Tuesday we have a lunch BBQ in our Centennial Gardens. Residents, family members and staff are welcome! Come grab a hamburger or hot dog and spend some quality time with residents in this beautiful weather. See the program dates for the BBQ in your home area.

Programs and Supports

Please mark your calendars for our Annual Family Day Picnic which will be on September 8th, 2019! Invitations have gone out in the mail and we ask that you please RSVP by September 1st. Please cut out the bottom of this form and return it to Amy or Lori Beale at the front desk. We hope to see you there!

We are looking for donations for our raffle that will be held during the Family Day Picnic. If you have something that you would like to donate please speak with Amy Appel, Supervisor of Programs and Support ext.2233 email: aappel@haldimandcounty.on.ca. All proceeds go to our Residents’ Council.

Amy Appel, Programs Supervisor

Why not join us for a cool beverage, or delicious ice cream! We will help you stay cool and share a laugh or two. Don’t forget to share your ideas with our volunteers for new items you might like to see made available in the Tuck Shop.

Look forward to this in August!

You share your birthday month

with celebrities:

Michael Jackson

Barack Obama

Neil Armstrong

Sean Connery

Warren Buffet

Kobe Bryant

Ben Affleck

Robert De Niro

Patrick Swayze

Halle Berry

Bill Clinton

Cameron Diaz

Aug 5 Civic Day

Music with Lydia CV

Aug 6 BBQ MV

Aug 7 Ice Cream Outing CV/MV

Aug 8 Jack Coulson Entertainment CV/MV

Aug 12 Music with Lydia HV/BV

Aug 13 BBQ BV

Aug 19 Music with Lydia CV

Aug 20 Brad Boland Entertainment Pavilion

Aug 21 Lunch Outing to Turtle Jacks CV/MV

Aug 22 Movie Night @ 6:15pm Gathering Room

Aug 26 Music with Lydia CV

Aug 27 BBQ HV

Aug 28 John Peeble Entertainment HV/BV @2:00pm

Barbara Christie

Donna Culp

Marion Faraday

Gloria Fleming

Joyce Haslam

Bill Hewlett

Trudy Hiltz

Ray Hogue

Tom Lennox

Hans Niendorf

Barb Stirtzinger

Bob Tomlinson

Anne Weaver

Gloria Young

Resident Feature

Neal “Satch” Page, Hillview

Neal Page has been with us at Grandview since January of this year. You may know him as Grandview’s very own comedian, “Satch”. He got his nickname from the famous baseball player, Satchel Paige and famous musician, Louis Satch Armstrong.

Satch is a big sports guy. He watched and played baseball and hockey throughout his life, picking up golf in his later years. He was a pitcher for many years and almost had an opportunity with a scout for the LA Dodgers. Another nickname he has is “Rifle Arm”; this came from his light-speed and controlled pitch. His favorite baseball team is the NY Yankees, although he’s known to support our local Toronto Blue Jays too. His favourite hockey team is the Montreal Canadiens. He enjoys music from the 40’s and 50’s such as, Frank Sinatra. He sang to me “I did it my way..”

Satch was born and raised in Dunnville and is pleased to still be a resident here. His parents, Neal and Helen, had 11 children: 4 boys and 7 girls. Most of the kids were very musical. Satch is the second youngest amongst his siblings. His sister, Anna, lives in Beamsville; they still keep in touch.

He remembers swimming locally as a child. He used to fool his friends into thinking he could hold his breath the longest by diving under water and sneaking around the corner, pretending he was still under water. He also used to visit the Port Maitland pier and lighthouse and dive off the pier to swim.

Satch worked at John Deere in Welland, the nickel plant in Port Colborne, Monarch Knitting in Dunnville and then Erco and IMC in Port Maitland, before they closed. He then worked as a caretaker at Cayuga High School briefly and transferred to Dunnville High School where he worked 12 fulfilling years and then retired.

He was married but divorced after about 20 years. He has one daughter, Cheryl, who he says “has kept him going”. Cheryl and her husband, Victor, have two daughters: Claire and Ella, who Satch is also very fond of. Cheryl is an Senior Recruiter for an IT firm and Victor is Coach Bus Driver. They live in Welland and enjoy family time by their pool with their dog, Scout.

Satch loves animals and once had a shepherd, cocker spaniel, rabbit and was very attached to his last pet, a cat named Simba. He used to bowl and continues to play snooker at the Dunnville Legion, where he is a member. Satch enjoyed watching classic horror films like Frankenstein and The Mummy because of the makeup and effects, as well as The Three Stooges (which is very fitting with his sense of humour).

Now he likes to do his daily word searches, spend time in our games room, go for walks and join in exercise activities to stay active. He also just celebrated his 88th birthday July 15th!

Neal, thanks for your good spirited humour and friendly approach with everyone you come across. We’re happy to have you here at Grandview. If you see Satch, I’m sure he’d love to tell you a joke; he has tons of them and thinks fast to get them out. “Did you hear the one about the egg? Well, the yolk’s on you!”

Neal and son-in-law, Victor

Neal, back row far right

Father-daughter dance

Granddaughters, Claire and Ella

Staff Contact List

Jennifer Jacob, Administrator Ext. 2224 Jelte Schaafsma, Director of Nursing Ext. 2234 Kim Livingstone, Assistant Director of Nursing 289-776-5185 Kellen Mowat, Facility Operations Supervisor Ext. 2241 Pauline Grant, Dietary Supervisor Ext. 2228 Maria Vanderhorst, Part Time Dietary Supervisor Ext. 2237 Melanie Kippen, Dietitian Ext. 2240 Amy Appel, Programs Supervisor Ext. 2233

Nurse’s Stations: Hillview Ext. 2923 Bridgeview Ext. 2922 Creekview Ext. 2924 Marshview Ext. 2925

Recreationists: Judy O’Neill, HV Ext. 2301 Nicole Leeney, BV Ext. 2303 Gayle McDougall, CV Ext. 2302 Bev Little, MV Ext. 2300

Did you know the following services are available at Grandview Lodge?! Bobbi Jo Biggley, Hairdresser Ext. 2239 Khurrum Khan, Physiotherapist Ext. 2232 Doug Maloney, Massage Therapist 289-684-9746 Vicki Lance, Dental Hygienist 905-741-4735 Conor McDonough, Dentist Ext. 2221 (book with Lori) Dr. Hu, Physician Ext. 2221 (book with Lori) Dr. Kazemi, Physician Ext. 2221 (book with Lori) For off-site medical appointments we have a van (fees apply) Ext. 2221 (book with Lori)

Physician appointments held at Grandview Lodge and can include the Director of Nursing.

You can find our Resident & Family Information Booklet at the bottom of our Admissions page on the Haldimand County website – Grandview Lodge!

To book the private dining room and/or overnight suite: Lori Beale, Residents Clerk Ext. 2221 Pamela Bonnett, Accounts Clerk Ext. 2222 Karli Pottruff, Administrative Assistant Ext. 2223

Grandview Lodge, An Accredited Home – Exemplary Standing With comfort, compassion and care, the Grandview Lodge community supports a meaningful life for residents.

657 Lock St. W Dunnville, ON N1A 1V9 T: 905-774-7547 F: 905-774-1440 W: www.haldimandcounty.on.ca

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Life is busy. We’re all doing our best;

taking care of kids, grandkids, parents, spending time with friends,

working, maintaining the house and doing other activities we enjoy.

Remember to be kind to yourself!

Take a moment to listen to your body and mind.

Try to get a good nights sleep and eat healthy foods to fuel your body.

Drink lots of water. Go for a walk to get moving and get some

fresh air and sunshine. Whether it be a relaxing bath,

reading a good book, listening to your favourite music, whatever –

do something for you!

Farewell

With heavy hearts we said good bye to:

Eileen Case

You are missed.