november special events
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54 Parkway Avenue, Markham, Ontario L3P 2G4 905-294-2233
November Special Events
Entertainment
Friday November 5th
10:30- 1st Floor Featuring: Keith Dindayal
2:30- 2nd Floor Featuring: Keith Dindayal
Tuesday November 9th
10:30– 2nd Floor Featuring: Emilio Zarris
2:30– 1st Floor Featuring: Sammy K
Tuesday November 16th
10:30- 1st Floor Featuring: Sammy K
2:30- 2nd Floor Featuring: Sammy K
Friday November 19th
10:30- 1st Floor Featuring: Keith Dindayal
2:30- 2nd Floor Featuring: Keith Dindayal
Diwali Celebration
November 2nd
2nd Floor 10:30am
1st Floor 2:30pm
Featuring: MM Dancers
Order in KFC
November 17th 12:00pm
If you would like to sign your loved
one up please contact
Lindsay Bailey ext. 3309.
Resident Birthday Party
Wednesday November 24th
2nd Floor 10:30 Featuring: Emilio Zarris
1st Floor 2:30 Featuring: Dilpreet
Tuesday November 30th
10:30- 1st Floor Featuring: Vivianna
2:30- 2nd Floor Featuring: Vivianna
Prime Line– 905-294-2233
To reach any manager dial
the appropriate extension.
Executive Director: Mike Bakewell ext. 3304 [email protected]
Director of Care: Kevin McKay ext. 3303 [email protected]
Recreation Manager: Lindsay Bailey ext.3309 [email protected]
Chaplain: Rev. Dwnette Dickson ext. 3404 [email protected]
Food Services Manager Aishwarya D'Souza ext. 3307 [email protected]
Resident Services Coordinator: Kesang Deki ext. 3308 [email protected]
Environmental Services Manager: Ian Trotter ext. 3305 [email protected]
Director, Fundraising & Volunteers: Laurie McClelland ext. 3401 [email protected]
Interim Human Resources Manager: Shantel Smith ext. 3301 [email protected]
Administrative Nursing Coordinator: TBD
Remembrance Day Ceremony
Thursday November 11th
10:45am
All units will be joining in unison, via the P.A. System
Remembrance Day Afternoon Socials
Featuring: Deidrey Francois
1:00pm - Parkway Home Area (Dining room)
2:00pm - 2nd Floor In the Neely Auditorium
WHY DO WE WEAR POPPIES?
November 11, Remembrance Day, (sometimes known as Poppy Day), is a Memorial Day. Remembrance Day is ob-served in many countries. Since the end of the First World War, we remember armed forces members who have died in the line of duty. In most countries, Remembrance Day is ob-served on 11 November to recall the end of First World War when hostilities formally ended "at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month" of 1918. The tradition of Remembrance Day evolved out of armistice day. The Commonwealth of Nations adopted Remembrance Day, while the US chose Veterans Day. Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae of Guelph, Ontario, a Canadian Medical Officer during the First World War, penned the Poem “In Flanders Fields” on a scrap of paper in May 1915, on the day following the death of a fellow soldier. Those 13 lines would become treasured in the hearts and minds of all who would hear them and wear the poppy. McCrae introduced the poppy to Canada.
Madame Anna Guérin of France was inspired by John McCrae’s poem “In Flanders Fields.” Anna founded a charity and created poppies made of fabric to raise funds. Thanks to the millions of Canadians who wear the Legion’s lapel Poppy each November, the little red flower has never died, and the memories of those who fell in battle remain strong. Today, the Poppy Campaign is one of the Royal Canadian Legion's most important programs. The money raised from donations provides direct assistance for Veterans in financial distress, as well as funding for medical equipment,
Markhaven Family Council - November Newsletter -
Chair: Marg Calver [email protected]
Vice Chair: Shane Taylor
Treasurer: Narinder Kainth [email protected]
Secretary: Linda McLean
WHO ARE WE?
The Markhaven Family Council is a volun-teer support group for residents and families and is made up of current and former family members and friends of Markhaven resi-dents. All family members and friends of residents are invited to be on the Family Council con-tact list. The Family Council sends out very important information about long-term care, including but not limited to, updates from the Ministry of Long-Term Care, media reports and infor-mation sent by Markhaven management. Long-term care facilities are mandated to have a Family Council in the Province of On-tario.
Family Council Meetings
On October 27th, 2021 via Zoom, the Family Council welcomed Kesang Deki, Resident
Services Coordinator. We learned a lot about Kesang and her role at Markhaven.
For a copy of the minutes or general information
please email: [email protected]
In Flanders Field - John McCrae -
In Flanders' fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place: and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the dead. Short days ago, We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders' fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe; To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high, If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders' Fields.
Each year in November we hold our celebration of life to
remember all of the residents who have passed.
However due to the current situation we are unable to do so, hopefully we
will be able to do this with their loved ones in person in the near future.
Josephine A.
Janet B.
Ernest B.
Konrad B.
Pat B.
Corradina C.
Michele C.
Catherine C.
Roy C.
Jaime C.
Dorothy D.
Nardino D.
Lynda D.
Jean E.
Barbara E.
Mary E.
Chi-Nan F.
Rosa F.
Helen H.
Peter H.
Yoshi H.
Carole H.
Margaret H.
Floretta J.
Joseph K.
Katherine K.
Tong L.
Joyce L.
Joan Mc.
Donald M.
Anne M.
Mary Mc.
Corinne Mc.
Bridget O.
Chiyoko O.
Frank O.
Franco P.
Philomenia P.
Wilma P.
Dan P.
Roy P.
Filomena P.
Kathleen R.
Silva S.
Zhihang S.
Ngan S.
Cleta S.
Rajendera S.
Theresa St.
Barbara St.
Lian T.
Dolores T.
Loulou T.
Magdalena V.
Elisabeth V.
Alex P.
Hans W.
Margaret W.
Eugene W.
Celebrating time and Remembering lives
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heav-ens: a time to be born and a time to die… a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance.“ Ecclesiastes 3:1, 2, 4 Life is God’s beautiful creation and to be able to share our lives with the people we love is such a special thing. Every day with our loved ones is a gift from God; no minute is like the other; no hour is like the other; no day is like the other. It’s a time so precious; that it leaves wonderful memories that are etched onto our hearts for a lifetime. The scripture quoted above reminds us that there is a time and season for every-thing. “A time to be born and a time to die.” It’s difficult to know that the people we love will not always be with us and because of that we treasure every moment with them. In the words of an unknown author, “When someone you love be-comes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.” It’s never easy to say good-bye and for us at Markhaven every resident that comes through our doors is spe-cial to us. During the month of November, we set aside time to celebrate every resident we have lost, who has transitioned to a place of rest. In remembrance of them, here is a poem in celebration of the lives that they once lived.
A Life Well Lived
A life well lived is a precious gift Of hope and strength and grace,
From someone who has made our world A brighter, better place
It’s filled with moments, sweet and sad With smiles and sometimes tears,
With friendships formed and good times shared And laughter through the years.
A life well lived is a legacy Of joy and pride and pleasure,
A living, lasting memory Our grateful hearts will treasure.
By Anonymous
Rev. Dwnette Dickson