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Ardrossan Community Hospital Inc
Seahorse Times
Message from Jodie
Hello Everyone,
September I Welcome to Spring - with all this wonderful rain, I think our
garden is going to be amazing, I hope that the farmers will be
happy and I truly hope that NSW and QLD get some relief
2018 very soon as well.
As we talked in the residents meeting, we have had our Aged
Care Accreditation and I am pleased to say that we met all
the 44 standards required to run an Aged Care Facility - this
is a huge effort in todays Aged Care environment.
I personally had no doubts we would do ok and I feel that all the staff that work here
do an amazing job. There will always be some minor hiccups, but nothing that can’t be
fixed. Special thanks to Amanda who runs such an efficient ship, but she can’t do this
on her own and I also want to thank all carers, ancillary, nurses and maintenance for
taking on Amanda’s vision and direction. I think what Amanda has taught us and always
reinforces that Dinham is a home not just an aged care home and this was truly obvi-
ous from the feedback we received from the auditors. You will see that there is a sur-
vey report in this newsletter on how Dinham rates - they were great results.
We have had yet another sad month - but this time it is our animals that we have lost.
Gordon Short - 6th Sandy our 15-year-old cat and our 6 chooks thanks to very cunning foxes. Pet therapy
Dawn Duncan - 21st
is so important so we will be getting another cat and definitely chooks. Dave is just
Lorraine Maynard - 25th
getting the Coop fox proof – then we will get 4 girls. We are looking to get a rescue
cat, the cat must be toilet trained and people friendly.
The official opening to the Family Lounge and the Seahorse Memorial Service will be on
21st of September at 11am. Everyone is invited to this event to celebrate the beautiful
people that we have had in our lives and opening this amazing room. On this day, we
are also recognising staffs years of service. We have 3 staff that have worked here at
Ardrossan for 35 years - this is just amazing - I will let you guess who they are - hint 1
Registered Nurse and 2 Kitchen Girls.
Our Father’s Day raffle has been drawn – congratulations to Sharyn Sims. Many thanks
to the staff, families and residents that donated towards the raffle and the crew who
sold tickets down the street. All the money raised goes towards items such as craft
Don’s and entertainment.
Our dining room occupancy is growing so we are in the process of renovating the
Rainfall room and buying a another table – Amanda is looking at all the seat allocations making
sure everyone is happy where they are sitting.
Footy finals are here, good luck if your team is playing - Wendy Grahams grandson
plays for Melbourne - first time they have played in finals for 12 years. Bernie is injured
now but hopefully he gets a run as this is his final year playing AFL footy.
It was exciting for Ardrossan Footy team making the prelim finals -our very own
Glenn didn’t think that they would do any good as he booked an overseas holiday – bet
he is regretting that.
Our Netballers didn’t do that well either Bec, Sarah, Amy and Kayla aren’t playing any
finals either - there is always next year.
Have a good month everyone,
Keep Safe & Keep Warm.
Love Jodie
310 pts
Month of September
September is the ninth month of the year in the modern day Gregorian calendar and its
predecessor, the Julian calendar. The month kept its original name from the Roman
calendar in which septem means “seven” in Latin marking it as the seventh month.
September was named during a time when the calendar year began with March, which is
why its name no longer corresponds with its placement in the Julian and Gregorian
calendars. As the ninth month of the year, September marks the beginning of autumn in the
northern hemisphere (and the start of spring in the southern). Traditionally considered the
month that marks transitions between seasons, it is often one of the most temperate
weather-wise.
It’s easy to overlook a wild clump of Forget Me Not because most
plants produce small flowers. However, this humble plant has a rich
history of meaning behind it. As a symbol of myth and history alike,
it’s a worthwhile addition to your flower
repertoire. Learn more about what the Forget Me Not symbolizes
by taking a stroll down memory lane.
The morning glory flower is a flower of duality. The
Victorian meaning of morning glory is either love or mortality
or love in vain. They are a hardy vine indigenous to south
America and they worked their way northward and now are
either cultivated or grow wild throughout the united states
and most parts of the world. A twining vine that will
tenaciously latch onto anything vertical, there are over 500
varieties of this perennial flower. Some are grown as annuals
but they are actually a perennial flower. Solid colors, bi-colors,
strikingly outlined and double morning glories are available along with some very unique
cultivars. This plant establishes itself in any sunny vertical position, so be careful when
planting. It tends to outgrow everything.
Asters are a genus of flowers from
the Asteraceae family. It includes about 180
species of flowering plants. All asters produce
clusters of tiny daisy-like flowers. While wild
asters are typically run the purple and blue range,
cultivated varieties may be pink, blue, purple,
lavender and white. As cut flowers, asters have a
long vase life and may last up to two weeks.
Patience, love of variety, elegance and daintiness
represents the Aster.
Important Information
First Day of Spring
The spring flowers are blooming and the days are longer and
warmer, the magpies are swooping and butterflies are dancing
in the sunshine. Spring is one of the four conventional
temperate seasons, following winter and preceding summer.
There are various technical definitions of spring, but local
usage of the term varies according to local climate, cultures
and customs. When it is spring in the Northern Hemisphere, it is autumn in the Southern
Hemisphere and vice versa. At the spring (or vernal) equinox, days and nights are
approximately twelve hours long, with day length increasing and night length decreasing as
the season progresses. Spring and "springtime" refer to the season, and also to ideas of
rebirth, rejuvenation, renewal, resurrection and regrowth.
Fathers Day
Many Australians observe Father’s Day on the first Sunday of
September. Fathers Day celebration in Australia takes place in the same way as in several
other countries around the world. Taking opportunity of the occa-
sion, people express gratitude for father and thank them for all
their care and support. Most often children gift flowers, neckties,
chocolates or other gift to honor their dearest dad. Though the
occasion is celebrated privately in households, several clubs and
societies take initiative to organize special programs to encourage
and entertain people. Breakfast meeting for families is a common
feature of Father Day celebration in Australia.
The Fathers Day raffle was won by Sharyn Sims—Congratulations.
Val Ogilvy and Jodie Luke drawing the
winning ticket
Music for the Soul
Music is food for the soul. It opens the door for self-expression, choice, and belonging. The
use of music engagement in dementia care enables people who are living with a cognitive
disability to make genuine connections. Music can provide comfort, emotional support and
create a calming atmosphere but it can also create environments that encourage
expression and creativity. We are asking for expressions of interest if anyone that can play
an instrument or sing to be able to entertain our residents.
We are so lucky to have some very talented and dedicated
volunteers that sing, dance and play music but are always
wanting to book some more. If you are interested please
contact
Linda Watson or Dianne Pedersen on 88373021
AFL GRAND FINAL—29TH SEPTEMBER (QUIZ) 1. Which was the first non-Victorian team to win an AFL premiership? 2. Which team won last year’s AFL premiership? 3. How many premierships did Tom Hafey win as a coach? 4. Who cleaned up Hawthorn’s Dermott Brereton in the opening seconds of the 1989 Grand Final? 5. How many drawn grand finals have there been in VFL/AFL history? 6. Which three AFL clubs have won only one premiership each, and in what year? 7. Which teams have won the most premierships (VFL/AFL)? 8. For what is the Norm Smith medal awarded in the Grand Final 9. At the end of what season did the final four cease operation, to be replaced with the final five the following year? 10.In what year was Meatloaf the ‘entertainment’ at the Grand Final? 11.Who was the last captain/coach to win a premiership? 12.Which is the most recent club to win the premiership from outside the top four after the regular season? 13.Which player was reported a record seven times for fighting in the 2004 Grand Final? 14.In what year was the original final eight (McIntryre system) introduced? 15.How many times has Collingwood lost a Grand Final? 16.At which ground did Hawthorn and West Coast play the 1991 Grand Final? 17.While Richmond holds the lowest score in a Grand Final, which team has the dubious honour of having the second, third and fourth lowest scores? 18.How many players were reported following the infamous Carlton v South Melbourne “Bloodbath” Grand Final in 1945? 19.Which two clubs have played in seven consecutive Grand Finals? 20.In what year, and which two teams played, when the biggest attendance at the Grand Final was 121,696?
ACH— IN, OUT & ABOUT
At the last Resident’s
meeting residents voted to
have the BBQ monthly.
Here we have our two BBQ
Specialists, David and Bocky. Next BBQ
residents have requested sausages &
onion in bread with tomato sauce on
their tables with a loin chop on the side.
Card Making
Residents,
volunteers and
Dianne spent a
morning making
some beautiful
cards to give
their loved ones.
Exercise Class
When Karen,
Margaret and
residents hold
exercise classes
there are no
wholes barred. We
had boxing gloves
and many a right
hook was thrown.
A wonderful and
fun exercise class.
Most of you know that Sandy the Cat has
passed. A sad time for all. Sandy will have a Seahorse
to go on the Memorial Wall 21st Sept.
At the Resident’s meeting residents
voted to have another cat but all agreed they
want one that is a Rescue Cat. We will keep
you posted with this.
Dementia Awareness month
September is Dementia Awareness Month 2018, where
small actions make big differences. Dementia Australia
support people affected by all forms of dementia. If you, or
a family member, have concerns about changes to memory
or behavior, or have dementia they are to help.
The support Dementia Australia offer are:
National Dementia Helpline 1800100500 to request
information or to talk about your concerns
Talk through your emotional, practical and family issues
in confidence with professional counsellors
Join early intervention programs for people with early
stage dementia
A range of services for people with younger onset dementia
Assistance to link in with other services and access the care you need
Speak to one of their dementia advisors to understand My Aged Care and the
availability of many other supports.
Ardrossan Community Hospital is holding a:
Dementia Awareness - High Tea
Dinham Lounge/Dining and Patio
13/9/2018
Seated 1345 to be served at 1400.
$2 donation
Please visit dementia.org.au/dementia-awareness-month for information about out
activities and events being held in September.
Or please ring Dianne or
Linda on 88373021 to
book your seat.
Thank you for you support
1. West Coast in 1992
2. Hawthorn
3. Four (all with Richmond
4. Mark Yeates from Geelong
5. Three (1948, 1977 & 2010)
6. Footscray/Western Bulldogs in 1954, St Kilda in 1966 and Port Adelaide in 2004
7. Carlton and Essendon with 16
8. Best player in the Grand Final (voted by specific judges)
9. End of the 1971 season
10. 2011
11. Alex Jesaulenko in 1979
12. Adelaide in 1998
13. Alastair Lynch (Brisbane)
14. 1994
15. 26
16. VFL Park, Waverley
17. Collingwood
18. Ten
19. Melbourne (1954-60) and Hawthorn (1983-89
20. In 1970, Carlton and Collingwood
Answers to the AFL Quiz
SEPTEMBER - 2018
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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FATHERS DAY 900am: -Beauty Therapy 900am: -Beauty Therapy 9.00am: -Beauty Therapy 9.00am: -Beauty Therapy 915-1015am Craft group 2.00pm Movie & nibbles—EN to
Family Day 0915 - Craft 10.30am: Stepping Out 1000: Craft 10.30am: Stepping Out 10:30am: Church arrange
1100: exercise 10.30am: Stepping In 1100am: Exercise 10.30am - Stepping In 1:00pm: Golden Oldies
1.00pm: Sing Along 1.30pm: Bingo 1:00pm: Hands n Nails 1:30pm: Joking around
3.00pm - 1:1 exercise 3.00pm: 1:1 3:00: 1:1 with Judy
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Family Day 9.00am: -Beauty Therapy 9.00am: -Beauty Thera- 9.00am: -Beauty Therapy 9.00am: -Beauty Therapy 10.30am: Church
930—1030am —Craft py 10:30am: Craft 10.30am: Stepping Out 1.30pm: Ardrossan School Chil-
1100am Exercises 10.30am: Stepping Out 1.30: Cooking for High Tea 10:30am: Stepping In dren to visit
1.00pm: Sing Along 10.30am: Stepping In 3:00pm: 1:1 2.00: High Tea—Dementia
3.00pm: 1:1 exercise 1.30pm: Bingo Awareness
3.00pm: 1:1
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Family Day 9.00am: -Beauty Therapy 900am: -Beauty Therapy 900am: -Beauty Therapy 900am: -Beauty Therapy 10.30am: Church 2.00pm Movie & nibbles—EN to
11.00am Exercises 10.30am: Stepping Out 10:30am: Craft 10.30am: Stepping Out Family Lounge Official Opening arrange
1.00pm: Sing Along 10.30am: Stepping In 1.00pm: Hands n Nails 10.30am: Stepping In and Memorial Garden Service
1.00pm: Bingo 1.00pm: 1:1 activities 12:00: BBQ—Footy Windup
3.00pm: 1:1 3.00pm: 1:1
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
Family Day 900am: -Beauty Therapy 900am: -Beauty Therapy 900am: Beauty Therapy 0900am: Beauty Therapy 10.30am: Church
915-1015am : Craft 10.30am: Stepping Out 10.30: Craft 10.30am: Stepping Out 1.30pm: Barbara Lodge
1100am Exercises 10:30am: Stepping In 1.00: Bingo 10.30am: Stepping In
1.00pm: Sing Along 1:30pm: Terry and Dawn 3.00pm: 1:1 activities 1.00pm: Woodwork with
3:00pm: 1:1 activities Dean
3.00pm: 1:1 activities
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Family Day
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