500 MIDPARK WAY SE CALGARY AB, T2X 3S3

www.agecare.ca *** PLEASE NOTE: If anyone would like more information on anything discussed in

the newsletter, or if you would like a full copy of our original newsletter, please contact Carol or Lacy in Recreation (403 873 2635).

The Beverly Care Centre

~Lake Midnapore~ Monthly Newsletter

Some Helpful Phone Numbers:

Reception 403-873-2600 Rehabilitation 403-873-2608

Beauty Salon 403-873-2616 Food Services 403-873-2841

Maintenance 403-873-2618 Housekeeping 403-873-2609

Recreation & Volunteer Services 403-873-2612 / 403-873-2635

http://www.agecare.ca/

- LINKages is back! To all the LINKages members, our wonderful student

volunteers are back and ready to connect the gap between the generations. They will be visiting

Thursday October 2nd

at 3:30pm and Thursday October 16th

at 3:00pm.

PALS Pets – will visit on October 2nd

and 16th

and 30th

at 6:45pm. We also have another Pet

Therapy dog that will come in on October 7th

and 21st at 6:00pm. If you would like to request

these special visits please speak to Recreation to receive a special Pals Pets poster for your door.

Red Hatters Club - A special lunch outing to Jubilations Dinner Theatre featuring “Footsloose”

on Tuesday, October 28th

at 10:00am. There will be a ticket cost of $40.00 for this event, which

each person may pay through their trust account. If you are interested in becoming a Red Hatter,

please see Sherrie in Recreation.

Grumpy Old Men’s Club – A special Chinese lunch outing in Cochrane on Tuesday, October 14th

at 10:00am. There are costs associated with these events, which each person would have to pay for

through their trust fund account for the meal, etc. If you are interested in becoming of the group,

please see Grace or Isabel in Recreation.

BIG BINGO! Every SATURDAY we host Big Bingo in the Evergreen dining room from 1:30pm -

4:00pm with special goodies to enjoy! Everyone is welcome to attend. There are 8 games played,

divided into two sessions. Each card is 25 Cents per session. Please come on out to play!

Peace Lutheran Church – Takes place every Sunday at 2:30pm in the Bridlewood Retreat

St. Patrick’s Catholic Mass –Takes place every 3rd Tuesday at 10:15am in the Bridlewood Retreat

Library Cart - We have a volunteer from the Calgary Public Library who comes in once a month. If

you would like to request a book, or if you need a library pass (free), please speak to Sandi in

Recreation. The library volunteer will pick up the material the following month.

The Podiatrist: - Dr. Greg Somer visits every 6 weeks, watch your calendar to see what day he

comes by! If you would like to see the podiatrist, please talk to the nurse in your neighborhood.

Volunteers! - We have an extensive group of committed and amazing volunteers. If any resident

would like to spend time with a volunteer, please talk to Sandi (403-873-2635), in Recreation about

setting up a personal volunteer.

The Nut Man: Les, ‘The Nut Man’ comes to sell candy and nuts every other Tuesday. This month he

will be in the lobby or the atrium on Tuesday, October 7th

and Tuesday, October 21st.

Tuck Shop: We have a stationary Tuck shop put out in the atrium every Monday and Thursday

afternoon at 2:00pm until 3:00pm. There are lots of items for sale, chocolate bars, candy,

trinkets, toothbrushes, and much more! Our tuck shop is run by volunteers from the Estate!

Once again…the weather is quickly changing!

A reminder that Calgary is definitely not known for its steady weather

conditions and we are seeing less of our hot summer sun. Recreation

hosts outings throughout the year, which means anyone going on an

outing must be prepared for weather conditions. Please be sure to

provide loved ones with warm coats, scarves, hats and gloves, etc. as

we do not provide any ourselves. We want everyone to enjoy themselves

while being safe and warm!

Recreation Outings Policy Update

There have been many questions and concerns regarding who can go on different outings. The Recreation department has a strict outings policy that outlines what makes a resident an appropriate candidate for an outing.

The 2 main factors that are important when planning for an outing are:

An individual must not be on any type of modified diet (ie. minced or pureed)

An individual’s transfer status must not be any kind of mechanical lift or 2 person transfer

* If an individual is on a modified diet or has that specific transfer status, we do also provide outings that do not require getting off the bus (ie. Scenic drives)

These factors are important to both the resident’s safety and the safety of our staff. Please check with Recreation if you are unsure of your/or your loved ones diet or transfer status and see which outing are right for you! If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Recreation Outing Policy, please contact Renee (Programs Manager) at 4038732612 in Recreation.

*** Due to the nature of in-house events that include food, only individuals with regular diets may attend. Please always check with Recreation if you have any questions

regarding this policy or regarding the final list. ***

Bible Study Group

Thank you to Karen for volunteering her time to lead our spiritual group!

Bible study will be every 2nd

and 4th

Tuesday of the month at

10:30am in the Bridlewood Retreat, unless otherwise noted.

This month, the Bible Study will be…

Tuesday, October 14th

&

Tuesday, October 28th

Please talk to Recreation if you would like to come and need an

escort there; or just come on your own!

Family Caregiver Support

Group

Are you interested in joining a support group where you meet other

caregivers? Talk with and learn from others who share common

experiences.

Meetings are monthly, the 3rd

Tuesday beginning November 18th from

2:00pm to 3:30pm.

Membership is open to all family members of the care facility and the

Adult Day Support Program (ADSP). Space is limited.

To Register:

Call Marianna Boyer, SW – 403-873-2617

Or

Kelly Nesbitt, SW – 403-873-2852

Outings Calendar

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 11:00 Halo

Steakhouse &

Movie

(Canyon

Meadows

Theatre)

3

4

5 6

9:00

Phil’s

Pancake

Breakfast

Outing

7 8

9

10

1:30

Fall Country

Drive

11

12 13 14

10:00

Grumpy Old

Men Chinese

Lunch

Outing to

Cochrane

(G&I)

15

16

17

1:30

Fall Country

Drive

18

19 20 21 22

23 24 25

26 27 28 10:00 Red

Hatters

Jubilations

“Footsloose”

Dinner

Theatre Lunch

29

1:30

Fall Country

Drive

30

1:30

The Grain

Academy &

Museum

Tour

31 21 22 23

Please note: not all submission will be accepted as there is limited space available on the bus.

Please contact Recreation if you are unsure if you and/or your loved one are going on the outing at 403-873-2635 or 403-873-2612

Entertainment!

Dwayne Fettig

Wednesday, October 1st at 3:00pm in the Atrium

Octoberfest Celebration

Friday, October 3rd at 1:30pm in the Atrium

AgeCare Talks!

Wednesday, October 8th at 2:00pm in the Atrium

October Birthday Party with Peter & Pals

Wednesday, October 22nd at 2:00pm in the Atrium

- with Peter & Pals at 3:00pm in the Atrium

Firemen Band

Saturday, October 25th at 2:30pm in the Atrium

Vendors!

Elegant Options Jewelry

Thursday, October 23rd at 10:00am – 2:00pm

(in Main Lobby)

Halloween Events!!

Friday, October 31st we will be having a Hauntingly good time at the Beverly Centre!

10:30am starting in the Atrium – Staff Halloween Costume Parade! All staff who are

dressed up are encouraged to come out and parade around the facility to show off their costumes!

1:30pm – 3:30pm – Special Prize Ghost Bingo Game in Evergreen Dining room!

Come enjoy a game or two with Halloween prizes!

3:15pm Parade starting in the Atrium – Daycare Children will be parading around their costumes & Trick or Treating around the facility!

3:30pm - Pumpkin Carving Contest Judging in the Main Lobby - Each

Department, shift and unit will be able to participate & carve a pumpkin. We will be having a special guest judge coming too! There will be prizes awarded for… “Simply

Spooktacular” “Most Creative” “Best Effort” and “Favorite Resident Pumpkin”

Pick out those creative costumes, gather up those pumpkin carving ideas & get ready for this spook-a-rific event!

Dont forget to smile!

Q. Where do baby ghosts go when their mom goes to work? A. A scare centre!

Q. Frankenstein and Dracula had a match. Who won? A. Frankenstein because Dracula sucks.

Q. Why didn't the skeleton cross the road? A. Because he had no guts.

Q. What do you get if you cross a skeleton with a famous detective? A. Sherlock Bones!

Q. What flies around the kindergarten room at night? A. The alpha-BAT.

Robert: Did you hear about the goblin that lost his left leg and his left arm? Alan: No, is he ok? Robert: Yes. He's all right now!

A skeleton went to the doctor. The doctor looked at the skeleton and said, "Aren't you a little late?"

Patty came up to a boy with a sheet over his head on Halloween and asked, "Are you a ghost?" The boy replied, "No, of course not! I'm an unmade bed!"

Dora T.

Arthur B.

Alvin G.

Martha W.

Bernard B.

Elma J.

Phyllis G.

George K.

Doreen C.

Welcome to the Beverly Care Centre Family

Movie: “Hocus Pocus” Date: Saturday, October 4th 2014

Showtime - 10:00am

Location: Fireside Lounge *** popcorn twists, licorice and drinks ***

Spouses/Companion Name (if attending): _____________________

Comments or Notifications: _________________________________

Please pass this sign up sheet into your friendly Recreation Staff.

Please note, not all submission will be accepted as there is limited space of 15 people.

Director: Kenny Ortega

Writers: David Kirschner & Mick Garris

Starring: Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy

After three centuries, the Sanderson witch sisters are resurrected in

Salem Massachusetts on Halloween night, and it is up to two teenagers,

a young girl, and an immortal cat to put an end to the witches’ reign of

terror once and for all.

MORNING MOVIE SIGN UP SHEET

Outing or Event:

Date of Outing or Event:

Name:

Neighborhood &Room Number:

Spouse/Companion Name (if attending):

Payment: Account Cash

(Check Payment Option)

**Please note, residents in wheelchairs MUST have a

WORKING seatbelt in order to go on the outing**

Comments or Notifications:

Please note, the bus will be cancelled for any trips where the weather

May be hazardous to the participants of the bus trip (such as extremely cold or

hot weather, windy conditions)

Please feel free to fill out this from for your opportunity to go on outings.

Please pass this sign up sheet into your friendly Recreation Staff.

Limit of 2 outings per resident/ month.

Please note, not all submission will be accepted as there is limited space available on the bus.

OUTING/ SPECIAL EVENT SIGN UP SHEET

Outing or Event:

Date of Outing or Event:

Name:

Neighborhood &Room Number:

Spouse/Companion Name (if attending):

Payment: Account Cash

(Check Payment Option)

**Please note, residents in wheelchairs MUST have a

WORKING seatbelt in order to go on the outing**

Comments or Notifications:

Please note, the bus will be cancelled for any trips where the weather

May be hazardous to the participants of the bus trip (such as extremely cold or

hot weather, windy conditions)

Please feel free to fill out this from for your opportunity to go on outings.

Please pass this sign up sheet into your friendly Recreation Staff.

Limit of 2 outings per resident/ month.

Please note, not all submission will be accepted as there is limited space available on the bus.

OUTING/ SPECIAL EVENT SIGN UP SHEET