Wales Home News September 2018
September was a beautiful month at the Home. It was filled with transition as the seasons changed. Autumn decorations began to appear around the home and a few activities recommenced after a summer hiatus including Friday afternoon teas and painting classes. The activity department is glad to have two students with us for the next few months – Emily Mcburney and Simon Collin. They started working with us at the end of August. Welcome!
Residents and their drivers took a short trip down the road for breakfast at the Deli Train Restaurant on the 6th. On the afternoon of the 6th a social time with punch and cookies was held in the living room to celebrate Vanessa Johnston who had been with the activity department for over a year while Mariechristine was on maternity leave. Boutique Diane held a clothing sale in the living room on the 8th.
The Wales Home Terry Fox walk took place on the afternoon of the 10th. Around sixty employees, residents and volunteers took place in this important community event. On the afternoon of the 13th the Sherbooke Connection held a gathering in the main living room which included entertainment, a guest speaker and refreshments. Zootherapy took place in the nursing care units on the 20th. The Roxton Singers came on the evening of the 24th to perform for residents in the living room.
The September birthday party was held on the 26th and was hosted by the Rebekahs. Thank you to our hosts and happy birthday to everyone who celebrated.
In preparation of our Foundation’s Candlelight evening of Memories, residents also had the opportunity to choose between two designs for the artwork that will be displayed on the library wall. Our unique piece of artwork will be created in metal by a local business, Artik Metal. We plan to unveil the piece during the evening of November 2nd. So far, we have sold 557 candles, towards our goal of 1200. Musical entertainment this year will be provided by Mireille Pruneau. If you would like to purchase candles, please contact Rebecca Taylor by phone at 819-826-3266 ext.221 or by e-mail at: rtaylor@waleshome.ca. A copy of our pamphlet and more information can be found on our website.
Welcome to Helen Mathers, Sara Lebourveau and Geraldine Knutson who has joined the Wales family. Best wishes to David Cox who has returned home after spending some time with us. Our sympathies are extended to the family and friends of Doreen Ditchburn, Myra Fleming, Marjorie Abercrombie and Bernadette Toombs. Jim Shea’s family hosted his funeral reception at the Wales Home on the 1st.
If you are looking for more information after you’ve read the details above, you can visit our website at www.waleshome.ca and Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/residencechsldwales for photos, news updates and a copy of the monthly activity calendar and chatter. You can also give us a call at 819-826-3266 for information on admissions, etc., or if you’d like to become a volunteer. We are currently in need of volunteers to do one-on-ones (reading, chatting, etc). with residents.
If you are looking for ideas for an interesting book to read, copies of “Memories Everlasting,” are still available for sale at the Wales Home, Papeterie 2000 in Richmond, Brome Lake Books and The Townshipper’s Association. They are $20 and can be purchased by contacting Rebecca Taylor by phone at 819-826-3266 ext.221 or by e-mail at rtaylor@waleshome.ca or making a purchase at one of the locations listed above. Mailing from the Wales Home is available for an additional cost. We are currently working on the sequel which will be titled “Timeless
Memories.” Christmas cards are also available at a cost of $1 each. Each card has a picture of Christmas decorations from around the Home.
Thank you to all of our volunteers who assisted us in numerous ways this month. May you all have a great month ahead. Next month, you’ll be able to read about our Thanksgiving and Halloween festivities.
Submitted by Rebecca Taylor