Ice Cream Social
Steveston Lunch Outing
We finally resumed our monthly lunch
outings with a trip to Steveston at the Sockeye City Grill Restaurant. Everyone
enjoyed the seafood, sunshine and each others company.
Krause Berry Farm
Residents enjoyed a day at Krause
Berry Farm where we ate fresh berry waffles, shopped at the country store and picked
berries.
Canada Day
Residents participated in our annual
Canada day parade showing their patronism to our Canadian flag.
Ambelside Beach
We had two trips to Ambelside beach
where residents enjoyed the nice breeze and a friendly game of bocce.
Resident Variety Show
Thanks to all our residents who
participated in our Summer Talent Show. It was full of fun and laughter.
Bus Trip to UBC and Spanish Banks
Our residents enjoyed a trip to UBC and a walk along Spanish Banks. Be sure to sign up for our July outings which will be a return to UBC and to Ambleside Park
Queen Victoria's Afternoon Tea/ Julia's Farewell
What a delicious and happy event. Julia sends everyone her love and will pop by again.
Cavell Gardens 19th
Anniversary
Thanks to Chef Luis and Marquise staff we enjoyed a delicious lunch to celebrate our 19th Anniversary here at Cavell Gardens. A special thank you to Joeclyn too who played piano for everyone while we enjoyed cake in the afternoon!
Easter Hat Decorating
Spring is here. We decided to make some cute hats to wear for special occasions like the Horse Races and High Tea. Such crafty residents we have!
March Flashback
St. Patricks Day – Beer Tasting
Exactly one year ago, we celebrated
St. Patrick’s Day before the pandemic had begun. We are so fortunate to be
celebrating together again. Drinking beer, and listening to Celtic Music and a
Danny Boy being played by Jocelyn and Bob. This was a great afternoon.
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New Bus Logo and Decal
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We are ready to roll out with our
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February Flashback
Valentines & Chinese New Year We have some competitive residents
who had fun trying out their chopstick skills picking up different kinds of
candies!
Also, thanks to the resident council
who sponsored our Chinese New Year Dinner from Kwong Chow restaurant. Cavell
Gardens purchased a delicious dessert of egg tarts. What a great way to start
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We are
still able to celebrate special occasions while maintaining our social distance.
A special thanks to all of those who read poetry and jokes for our Robbie Burns
Day. We even tried some traditional Haggis from Jackson’s meat!
If you have been lucky to have found a nice sunny day to go for a walk in January, perhaps you have seen these little homes? It appears that the children in our Mount Pleasant neighbourhood have made places for the Fairies to live.
COOKIE DECORATING
We had fun making a mess and then
eating our beautiful (& delicious) gingerbread creations. Great to see
everyone enjoying the Christmas spirit!
RESIDENT CHRISTMAS TALENT SHOW
We are
fortunate to have such talented residents here at Cavell as well as the space
to socially distance ourselves. Thanks again to all the performers!
Dear Friends, Families and Residents,
As
we welcome in the New Year, it is tradition to look back and reflect on how we
can learn, change and improve on being better individuals, friends, and in our
case, a support service business. This last year has proven to be challenging
to say the least, but I feel it has brought out the best in many, while we
helped support each other through these uncertain times. Our staff, residents,
their families and individuals from outside our community, have shown great
compassion and their willingness to share in the hope of a brighter future. I
truly wish you all the best in health, peace and joy this coming year.
This
past year we have also seen an unfortunate number of our residents requiring
more support, having to move to AL or LTC communities. As our residents age in
place and new residents move in, we continually teeter back and forth in our
pursuit in maintaining a balanced home for our independent and supportive
residents. Knowing this, and to improve the safety of our residents, I will be
looking into the possibility of adding a Wellness Coordinator to our
operations. This position will provide private support services to our
residents throughout the entire 24-hour day, ensuring residents are not feeling
unsafe or left without services.
I
will be resuming our plans to undertake a major renovation of our common 1st
floor areas. This was scheduled for the prior year but due to the unforeseen
virus, we had to change our focus. I feel this can now be done safely and look
forward to bringing in some necessary changes to continually improve and
maintain the home you've come to love. As always, I will be asking for your
input, allowing you to help me create and implement new services that you feel
would be beneficial to your community.
Graphic
designs will now be applied on our new shuttle bus which will add an additional
layer of advertising for our home. I am glad to share that many of our
residents have participated and enjoyed sightseeing on the bus. We're hopeful
that we can schedule elevated events in the coming year.
As
many of my residents can attest too, it is my faith in Jesus Christ who
strengthens me allowing me to remain confident and sure of my life. So many
times, we can get caught up in the uncertainty of our daily lives, but as his
word states; "Trust in the lord with all your heart and lean not on your
own understanding". No matter what storm or challenge comes our way, know
that you can be comforted in his secure and loving hands. I continually pray
for his blessing on our home and residents.
Wishing you all a blessed New Year full of prosperity.
