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Garden’s Echo August 2019
August
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Garden’s Echo August 2019
Marcelle Bélec
Owner
Last month, we held our Staff Ap- Proof That Teamwork Gets the Job Done
preciation Week. Again this year, it During the worst blizzard of the century,
turned out to be a huge success, Mike the mailman was making his deliver-
thanks to all employee participants. ies. Unfortunately, his mail truck skidded
We introduced that week when we off the road into a snow bank. After strug-
first opened to acknowledge the gling out of it, he walked to the nearest
hard work all employees do each farmhouse seeking help.
and every day. We went with our The farmer agreed to help Mike and led
heart, and we honoured what we him into the barn where he introduced him
preached when we hired them be- to Tiny, a huge draft horse that he har-
cause our mission says that we pick nessed up. As the farmer grabbed a
heavy towrope, the trio set out.
those employees who care over
those with diplomas…. At the scene of the accident, the farmer
hooked the rope to both Tiny and the mail
truck, and then yelled, “Pull Sam! Pull
Blaze! Pull Jack! Pull Tiny!”
To the mailman’s great relief, the truck
was back on the road and undamaged.
He thanked the farmer and then asked,
“Did you forget your horse’s name? You
said, “Pull Sam! Pull Blaze! Pull Jack!”
before you said, “Pull, Tiny!”
“No, I didn’t forget his name,” said the
farmer. “Tiny is blind, and if he thought he
was the only one pulling, he wouldn’t have
done a darned thing!”
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Brain Teasers
1. Turn Me On My Side And I Am Everything. Cut Me In Half And I Am Nothing. What Am I?
2. How Can 8 + 8 = 4 ?
Hub-Words
How many words can you make from the letters in the wheel? Each word must contain
the hub letter I. Can you find a 9-letter word and at least 20 other words of five letters or
more avoiding proper nouns?
Answers July 2019
1. a) Manitoba – The territory of Manitoba was under British rule. It was part of the land
acquired in 1763.
2. a) Sir John A. MacDonald – he was prime Minister for 19 years. These years were
not consecutive.
3. b) Trafalgar Square – These events include various performances and street hockey.
4. b) The Snow Birds – This elite team is officially known as the Royal Canadian Air
Force’s 431 Air Demonstration Squadron. The squadron received their colors on October
16, 1999.
5. b) Dominion Day – In Ottawa, celebrations are being held on Parliament Hill.
6. c) Queen Victoria – Queen Victoria signed the BNA. This proclamation set many of
the guidelines for Canada’s government.
7. c) 4 – They were Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Quebec.
8. a) Hong Kong – This event was called Canada D’eh and was celebrated on June 30.
9. a) Queen Elizabeth II – The Queen has celebrated Canada Day in Canada on five
different occasions including the 100th birthday party.
10. a) Beaver
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Mylaine Bélec Executive Director
Dear residents,
Thank you all so much for allowing us to take Some of our employees got promotions;
more room than usual last month in order to Mike, Pierre and Chantal became kitchen su-
celebrate our staff appreciation week. Thank pervisors. Michael became our dining room
you for your participation in our crazy activities supervisor and Carolyne became Director of
and for having fun with us. All of our employees Care! It’s crazy how so many things change in
enjoyed their week very much and we got great just one year. Four people who had also de-
participation rates from them. It shows us what cided to leave us in the past came back. Ra-
we do is appreciated and worth it! As per your chel, Guillaume Wilson, Riley, Caroline Gal-
request, here is the speech Michelle and I gave lant. Words can’t describe how proud I feel
the employees on Friday evening at the gala when I see you all back at work for your first
where we presented awards to some of our em- shifts after so long. These things really teach
ployees for their outstanding performance dur- me something bigger than anything. It shows
ing the past year: me that what we do at Royal Garden matters
for others. And that you guys really care
“Good evening everyone, we hope you are hav-
about this place as much as we do. It proves
ing a good time!
me that we really ARE a family!
During this past year, we’ve lived so many amaz-
ing things together and others that were not so That being said, a couple of weeks ago, we,
fun. We’ve formed new friendships, we’ve the managers and supervisors came together
made some mistakes and we learnt from them, for a dinner at Michelle’s place and nomi-
we learnt new things about each other and we nated some of you in categories that were de-
also saw some people come and some people cided on prior to the dinner. Here are the re-
go. Some residents we truly loved have left us sults;
as well as Andrée in the kitchen department and
I personally got to know the kitchen staff a lot
more than I used to. You are all very fun to work
with.
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1. The first category of the night is for absolute attendance. The people nominated in this category
went above and beyond normal expectations when it came to their assiduity in the past year.
They are always ready to help out when we have an extra shift to give away, they never ask for
time off, they come in at the last minute when we’re stuck, they always pick up the phone even
when they see “Jardin Royal” on their caller id AND they are always more than 15 minutes early
for their shifts.
The nominees are: Chantal Gagné, Jeannine St-Amand, Phillipe McGuire, Mylaine Séguin and Tina
Desjardins.
The winner of this category is: Chantal Gagné
2. The second category of the night is: “Mr or Mrs Congeniality”. The people nominated in this
category have an amazing personality. They are always smiling and although they must have many
problems at home like the rest of us, it never shows. They are people we all want to work with.
They are always positive and always have a kind word of wisdom for someone in need.
The nominees are: Jasmine Buckley, Mike Joseph, Marie-Eve Henry-Lalonde and Pierre Sigouin.
And the winner is: Mike Joseph.
3. The next award is for the constant contributor. The people nominated in this category always
contribute to our team. They make us look better as a team and are always exceeding the expec-
tations for their job title. They care about Royal Garden and they go beyond every day to make us
the best retirement home there is.
The nominees are: Chantal Gagné, Pierre Lassonde, Michael Petco, Mylaine Séguin and Lise Par-
ent.
The winner is: Lise Parent
4. The following category is for the clown in the gang. Their enthusiasm in everything they do is
contagious. They attract others and are so much needed in times of desperation. They are fun,
funny and smart and they are good at working in teams. The category is: “most fun to be around”.
And the nominees are: Riley Fennessy, Danica Labelle, Valérie Dumouchel, Daniel Deschamps and
Hayley Wormington
And the winner is: Hayley Wormington
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5. The next category is for the “Most indispensable” employees. These people have been nominated
because some of us would lose our heads if we didn’t have them around in times of big “challenges”. They
have wisdom and will put themselves in uncomfortable situations to get us out of trouble. We can count
on them to be there standing right beside us and holding us up straight in very difficult times.
The nominees are: Pierre Sigouin, Marie-Eve Henry-Lalonde, Chantal Gagné, Michael Petco, Mylaine
Séguin and Pierre Lassonde.
And the winner is: Marie-Eve Henry-Lalonde
6. This category is for the employees that take the most initiative. They are the ones that are always
completing the monthly chores. They see what needs to be done and do it without anyone having to ask
and without it necessarily being their job. They keep our environment clean and tidy.
The nominees are: Pierre Lassonde, Macy Delorme, Danica Labelle, Valérie Dumouchel, Tina Desjardins,
Danika Henri and Mylaine Séguin.
And the winner is: Mylaine Séguin.
7. The next category is “most obliging”. These people never say no. They always go the extra mile for us
and are willing to do almost anything we ask of them. They are also the ones the residents can count on
to help out even if they are super busy.
The nominees are: Gerry Thériault, Guillaume Lopez, Mike Joseph, Pierre Sigouin and Mylaine Séguin.
And the winner is: Gerry Thériault
8. The next category is “Professionalism”. This award is for people who always present themselves well.
They are polite, they use the “vous”, Mrs and Mr. They understand the importance of confidentiality and
improve the image we give off of Royal Garden. We are proud to be represented by them on a daily basis.
The nominees are : Michael Petco, Pierre Sigouin, Believe Kamba, Carolyne Giroux, Guillaume Lopez and
Kyra Provencal.
The winner is: Guillaume Lopez
9. The next award goes to warm hearted employees. The nominees are people who display kindness in
everything that they do. They are gentle and calm. We love to have them around because they bring calm
and peacefulness.
The nominees are: Rachel Roux, Jasmine Buckley, Jane Ghosn, Macy Delorme, Eric Lachance and Elise
Veilleux.
And the winner is: Jasmine Buckley.
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10. Now, we give the “Rookie of the Year Award”. This title goes to some employees that have
been at Royal Garden for less than a year. People nominated in this category have not been with
us for long but have already made really good impressions. They are our pride when we think of
the residence’s future. We know that they are making our home a better place just by working
there and we are proud to have added them to our team. We truly hope that their plan is to stay
with us for a very long time.
The nominees are: Chantal Gagné, Michael Petco, Kyra Provençal and Philippe McGuire.
The winner is: Michael Petco
Will the following people please stand up: Guillaume Lopez, Mélissa Pilon, Marie Kassabian, Car-
olyne Giroux, France Lourenco, Hayley Wormington, Mylaine Séguin, Daniel Deschamps, Phillipe
McGuire, Kendra Goodall, Believe Kamba, Danika Henri, Robert Gravelle, Tina Desjardins, Pierre
Sigouin, Marcel Lacroix, Jeannine St-Amand, Lise Parent and Michael Petco.
If you are standing right now, it’s because you’ve made so much of a difference in the life of a
resident in the past year that they chose to vote for you for the resident’s choice award. They did
so even if they could have voted for 45 other amazing people they also interact with every day.
This means that every time you come in for work, you make a difference in the life of at least one
resident at work. It means that when they see your face walking our hallways, sitting at reception
or serving them the tea, their day just got better. We have a team full of amazing people who give
their best every day when they come to work to make the lives of the residents better. The resi-
dents tell us every day how each and everyone of our employees deserve the title. Yet, because
you did a little more and went a little further, they decided to reward you personally today. For
that, you deserve a big round of applause. Ladies and gentlemen, I therefore present you with the
nominees for Resident’s choice award 2018-2019. Don’t forget that if you’re standing now, you
already won something very big tonight.
And the winner is: Jeannine St-Amand.
This title was what was closing the award ceremony for the year 2018-2019. If you did not get
nominated tonight or did not win anything, know that its not because you are not doing a good
job. At Royal Garden, we simply don’t keep people that do bad. If you work at Royal Garden, it’s
because you have what it takes to be an employee there. You are all amazing and you all deserved
to win a prize tonight. But we were asked to judge on these categories only. We really hope you
enjoyed your week and that we truly made memories for you that will remain in your hearts and
heads forever. Thank you for being part of our team. You really are a family to us and we love
each and every one of you very much. “
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Michelle Varin Executive Director
AGENDA – RESIDENTS’ MEETING Monday, July 8th 2019 at 2:30
MYLAINE
A little bit of life ... Before arriving at the Royal Gar-
- Fresh Fruits & Vegetables (see page 9 den ) (and after), you did me the
It has already been seven years
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RESIDENT COUNCIL
Thank you for your confidence,
Next meeting: October 2019
Please welcome our new residents:
326- Huguette Gavrelle
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Chantal Gagné NUTRITION
At the last residents’ meeting, In the coming weeks, you
we announced that we have will be able to eat raspber-
made an agreement with a ries, small carrots, beans,
farmer of the region. It will cucumbers, tomatoes, fresh
therefore be possible for you to herbs, corn and so much
enjoy the freshest fruits and more. Every time, we will
vegetables that are coming take the initiative to write
right from the farm all summer memos on all tables in the
long. During the past few dining room. Our chefs have
weeks, you have been able to agreed to prepare these in-
enjoy fresh asparagus, lots of gredients for us in addition to
strawberries and sweet peas our regular menu. They will
prepared for you two ways (raw be offered at lunch and din-
and cooked). ner. We will then continue to
serve them until there is
none left.
Enjoy!
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Carolyne Giroux
Director of Care
This month, Ontario Medical Sup- ➢ Loose brakes
ply will be coming for a free
walker clinic. They will be check- ➢ Missing hardware
ing your walking aid to make sure ➢ Damaged handles
all is secure. They will make sure
that nothing needs to be re- ➢ Minor adjustments
placed. If they need to replace ➢ Basket replacement
something, they will be able to
give you an estimate if neces- ➢ Wheel replacement
sary. ➢ New walker requests
This will happen in the activity ➢ Walker tagging
room Monday August 12th from
10h00am – 11h00am.
All are welcome, first come first
served.
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Marie-Eve Henry-Lalonde
Activity Director
Hello to all!
On Wednesday August 28th we will be go- Friday September 20th
ing to the Musical Oh Canada Eh!
➢ Departure at 4:45 PM
This two-hour show features all-Canadian ➢ Dinner at La Ferme Rouge in Ayl-
music; from maritime folk songs to modern mer
pop. Come meet the singing Mountie, ➢ Transportation – by limousine
Hockey Player, Anne of Green Gables, ➢ We only have a few spots, so
Klondike Kitty and more. This high-energy hurry up and reserve your spot!
production features over 70 songs from all- ➢ Limited seats.
Canadian artists including music from Paul
Anka, Celine Dion, Shania Twain, the Bare
Naked Ladies, Avril Lavigne, Justin Bieber
and many, MANY more. While you're enjoy-
ing the show,the performers will be serving
a famous all-Canadian, family-style meal.
All for 67$ We will be leaving Royal Garden
at 5:30 PM. Please reserve at the reception
before August 12.
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For the complete list of activities, please consult your monthly calendar.
BINGO – activity room GAMES
➢ Tuesday – 7:15 PM ➢ Billard
➢ Thursday – 7:15 PM ✓ Monday – 7:15 PM
➢ Lawn Bowling
ROYAL BINGO ✓ Monday – 2:15 PM
➢ Friday August 2 – 2 PM ➢ Sand Bag Toss
Happy Hour ✓ Wednesday – 1:30 PM
➢ Sunday to Saturday – 4 PM ➢ Scrabble
✓ Saturday – 2 PM
Summer Cocktail ➢ Wii Bowling
➢ Friday August 16 – 4 PM ✓ Wednesday – 10:15 AM
Concerts/Shows
➢ The Starry Nights ➢ E.I.O George
Friday August 2nd – 7:15 PM Friday August 23 – 1:30 PM
➢ Gertrude Letourneau ➢ Roxy Swan
Friday August 9 – 2 PM Friday August 30 – 2 PM
➢ Jacques Renaud
Friday August 16– 2 PM
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OPEN Private Dining Room
To all! Nutrition Committee
➢ October– Date to be determined
St-Joseph Activity Room ➢ Conducted by Chantal Gagné
Residents’ Meeting Activity Committee
➢ Date to be determined ➢ September- Date to be determined
➢ October ➢ Conducted by Marie-Eve
Henry-Lalonde
Cards Club
Cards
➢ Sunday – 7:15 PM
➢ Monday – 7:15 PM
➢ Wednesday – 7:15 PM
➢ Friday – 7:15 PM
➢ Saturday – 2 PM
➢ Saturday – 7:15 PM
➢ Military Whist -7 PM(Back in September)
HEALTH
EXERCISES
❖ Monday – 1:15 PM
❖ Tuesday – 2:30 PM
❖ Wednesday – 2:30 PM
❖ Thursday – 1:15 PM
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Afternoon High Tea
Thursday August 15th at 2:30 PM
Activity Room
Thursdays August 8,15 & 29
Meeting point- Reception
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Family BBQ
Parking behind
St-Jospeh Church
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A Prayer
O merciful Father, who have wonderfully fash-
ioned man in your own image, and have made his
body to be a temple of the Holy Spirit, sanctify, we
pray you, our doctors and nurses and all those
whom you have called to study and practice the
arts of healing the sick and the prevention of dis-
ease and pain. Strengthen them in body and soul,
and bless their work, that they may give comfort
to those for whose salvation your Son became Man,
lived on this earth, healed the sick, and suffered
and died on the Cross. Amen.
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MASS Happy
Birthday!
▪ Sunday (Liturgy)
10:00 AM– activity room Residents
▪ Thursday August 1st
10:00 AM– activity room Irène Bellemare – August 1
▪ Rosary – every day Murielle Levasseur – August 3
4:30 PM – the Chapel Wilfrid Rouleau – August 11
Pierre Aubin – August 12
Jeannine Latreille – August 18
Irène Forget – August 22
Cécile Soucy – August 25
Ronald Fournier – August 27
Gisèle Charrette – August 29
André Lécuyer – August 31
Jeannine VanBerkel – August 31
Employees
Marie Kassabian – August 19
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Lunch at
Shopping
Place d’Orléans
Mexicali Rosa’s
❖ Tuesdays
o 9 : 45 - 11 : 15
St-Laurent
❖ Monday August 19
o 9 : 45 - 12 : 15
Walmart Friday August 16
❖Wednesday August 14
o 9 : 45 - 11 : 15 11 : 30 AM
❖Thursday August 29 RSVP by August 14
o 9 : 45 - 11 : 15
Casino Rideau Carleton Raceway
Thursday August 27
12PM – 4 PM
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HAIRDRESSER ~LILIANE & Judy
➢ On site on Wednesday, Friday & Saturday.
➢ Call directly Liliane for your appointment at
613-558-5282
Manicures with Carole
➢ Free!
➢ Monday August 12
• Rsvp at reception
• Starting at 9:30 AM
Service
ROYAL –TUCK
Friday 11:30
DÉPANNEUR SHOP
12 : 00
Caisse Populaire Articles / Items Prix - Price
➢ Thurs. Aug. 8 Barres de chocolat / Chocolate Bars
Croustilles / Chips
$1.25
$2.00
➢ 10:45 AM Boissons gazeuses / Soft Drinks $1.00
Cartes / Cards $2.00
Piles / Batteries (4 x AA) $6.00
50/50 Draw Tapis de bain / Bath Mat $4.00
➢ Thurs. August 22 Rideau de douche / Shower Curtain
Mouchoirs / Kleenex
$3.50
$2.50
➢ 11:00 AM Ampoules / Light Bulbs $7.00
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