WISHING EVERYONE A HAPPY AND HEALTHY 2019

WISHING EVERYONE A HAPPY
    AND HEALTHY 2019

Augustine House Resident Council Meeting
                      MINUTES OF RESIDENT COUNCIL MEETING HELD DECEMBER 18, 2018

Attendance: Joseph, Irene, Phyllis, Carla (Excused), Don (Excused), Matt, Peggy Recorder
Absent.
Guest: Tim, Recreation Manager.
Call to Order: 10:00 a.m. by Chairperson Joseph.
Adoption of Agenda: M/S Irene/Phyllis. Approved.
Minutes of Last Meeting: M/S Matt/Irene. Approved.
Chairperson Joe welcomed Tim who presented details of the Christmas Fundraiser on Saturday
December 1st 2018; listing of monies raised in each category. The total amount raised in the
eight categories $2175.90
Reports: Treasurer:
            Irene reported current Balance:                        $199.63
            Results of Christmas Fund Dec. 18, 2018                2175.90
            Final Balance Dec. 18, 2018                            2375.53
Food & Dining: No Report
Fire & Safety: Matt reported shrubbery west of main gate has been planted.
Fire alarm operating at scheduled time on Monday 10:00 a.m.
Hospitality: Phyllis reported all visits are caught up. The latest additions were Margaretha and
Karl.
Haven House: Before Don left for his Doctor’s appointment, he checked and found everything
in good order.
New Business: M/S Matt/Irene: Make the following donations: Covenant House $200.00,
South Delta Food Bank $250.00, Delta Assist $200.00. M/S Phyllis/Matt Approved.
Motion for Adjournment: M/ Matt at 10.45 a.m.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, January 15, 2019

ROBERT BURNS

Robert Burns was born at Alloway, near Ayr, on January 25, 1759. His father William
was a gardener to the Provost of Ayr. Robert was educated briefly at John Murdoch's
school in Alloway and later in Ayr.
Family financial worries forced Burns to work as a farm labourer, and it was while
thus occupied that he met his first love, Nelly Kirkpatrick. She inspired him to try his
hand at poetry, a song entitled "O, once I lov'd a bonnie lass", set to the tune of a
traditional reel.
Burns worked at a succession of labouring jobs, including flax dressing, and began
writing poetry regularly. When his father died in 1784, Burns and his brother Gilbert
rented a farm near Mauchline.
Burns spread his affections freely, and the next decade saw 8 illegitimate children
born to him through 5 different women. One of these, Jean Armour, became Mrs.
Burns in 1788.
The first published work of poetry by Robert Burns was "Poems, Chiefly in the
Scottish Dialect" which saw the light of day on 31 July 1786. This collection of verse
contained many of Burn's best works, including "To a Mouse", and "The Holy Fair".
The success of "Poems, Chiefly in the Scottish Dialect" convinced Burns to abandon
plans to emigrate to Jamaica. Buoyed by his burgeoning reputation as an unschooled
"ploughman poet", Burns moved to Edinburgh and became part of the thriving
cultural scene there.
He was unable to find a patron to support his writing, but publisher James Johnson
gave him work editing a collection of Scottish folk songs. This work, titled "The Scots
Musical Museum", was published in 5 volumes over sixteen years. Burns himself
contributed over 150 songs, including "Auld Lang Syne", a reworking of an earlier folk
song of unknown origin.

Burns and his wife Jean moved to Mauchline, where in 1790 he produced "Tam o'
Shanter", which was first published merely as an accompaniment to an illustration of
Alloway Kirk, in a volume of "Antiquities of Scotland". The growing Burns family
moved again, this time to Dumfries.

Burns contributed 114 songs to "A Select Collection Of Scottish Airs" by George
Thomson, but he received very little payment for his efforts. In 1795, Burns was
inspired by the events of the French Revolution to write "For a' that and a' that", his
cry for human equality.
One year later, on July 21, 1796, Burns was dead of rheumatic fever. He was buried
in the churchyard of St. Michael's in Dumfries, even as his wife Jean was in childbirth
with their ninth child.

Robert Burns gained more fame after his death than he ever did during his lifetime.
Many of his songs and poems have become international favourites - even among
those who find his use of Scottish lowland dialect difficult to decipher.

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RECREATION MEETING

                  WEDNESDAY JANUARY 16TH 2019

                       MULTIPURPOSE ROOM

                             3:00 PM

WE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU, THE RESIDENTS OF AUGUSTINE HOUSE.

 ARE WE BRINGING YOU THE KINDS OF PROGRAMS YOU ARE LOOKING FOR?

          WHAT CAN WE DO TO MAKE YOU MORE FULFILLED?

     JOIN US FOR COFFEE AND A CHAT TO TALK ABOUT THESE THINGS.

RESIDENT FORUM MINUTES
                              Held Wednesday, December 19th 2018 @ 3pm

Present:    Tim, Jackie, Sally, Joanne and 39 residents attended in the Media Room.

Jackie:
  - Jackie let everyone know Joy is retiring; we will be holding a special tea for Joy
     on January 9th and hope that everyone can make it.
  - Murray would like to remind residents that the handicapped parking stalls are for
     visitors only, if residents could please park in their own stall(s) that would be
     helpful.
  - Bottled water containers: Jackie would like to ask residents if they have any
     objections to us cancelling the bottled water delivery, cost is about $6,000 per
     year.

Tim:
  - Our Christmas Fundraiser on December 1st was a huge success, it was an
      awesome day.
  - Thanks to everyone who helped; residents, staff, family, visitors. It went very
      well!
  - Residents have been really enjoying the Christmas Lights tours and other festive
      events we’ve had including music, visits from Scouts group and other musical
      guests.
  - We will be announcing the winners of our Raffle during the Red & Green Birthday
      Tea on Thursday, December 20th and we’ll be announcing the winners of our
      Door Decorating Contest at Happy Hour on December 21st.
  - On Christmas Day, Dec 25th there will be one sitting for Dinner at 5:00 pm
  - Join us for our New Year’s Eve Party on December 31st from 7:30-9:30 with
      music from Greg Alcock.
  - Many great events planned for January including Robbie Burns night on January
      25th.
  -
Sally:
  - Flu Season is here: please wash hands frequently to prevent colds and flu,
      especially before eating.
  - Also a good idea to use hand sanitizer often.
  - If you start to feel ill we can provide Room Service.
  - Visitors are requested to not visit Augustine House if they are sick, also they
      should wear a mask if they haven’t had the flu shot.
  - Friendly reminder that the Health Hub is here on Thursdays. Visit the Health Hub
      and they can help identify needs and/or concerns in a timely manner.

WHO’S NEW IN THE HOUSE

KARL AND MARGARETHA
Karl was born in Hamburg, Germany and Margaretha was born in Vienna, Austria.

Karl and Margretha both arrived in Toronto in 1956, they met at a dance and married in 1960.

Karl worked as a toolmaker and Margaretha worked as an RN at St Vincent’s hospital.

They lived in Toronto for 10 years before coming to BC, Margaretha missed the mountains,
and Karl missed sailboats.

The couple enjoyed travelling to many places. Karl has been to every continent except
Antarctica.

They have been happily retired for 26 years and lived in Tsawwassen prior to Augustine House.

Welcome Karl and Margaretha.

PERCY
Percy was born in Cardston, Alberta, the last of 10 children born to Frank and Lucy who had
emigrated from England.

Percy lived in Pincher Creek for 25 years where he married and had 3 children. Percy was a
butter maker and once won first prize at the Toronto winter fair.

Percy also lived in Peace River for 25 years where he was a produce farmer and shop owner.
He and his wife adopted a daughter in Peace River.

Percy moved to Vancouver in the 1970’s and worked as an orderly at George Pearson Hospital
until his retirement.

In retirement, Percy enjoyed travelling, oil painting and gardening.

Percy has 4 children, 10 grandchildren, and 11 greatgrandchildren.

Welcome to Augustine House Percy.

RENO CRISTOFOLI
Reno was born in Natal, BC, on Highway 3; Reno grew up in Natal only taking a year away
when he studied at UBC when he was 19.

Reno worked at a local Coalmine near Natal, which he says, was a real revelation, Reno also
worked for a booming ground in Crofton B.C.

Reno joined the City of Vancouver Police department often working on skid row in a job where
he ‘just wanted to help others’, he spent 30 years as a police officer eventually rising to the
rank of Staff Sargent, he was earmarked for an Inspector job but Reno retired.

Reno was married to Marlene and they had twin girls and one boy.

Marlene passed away three years ago.

When Reno’s wife Marlene went to the hospital for a scan she found out that they were
having twins, Reno had already bought a cot for the baby so went back to Eaton’s to buy
another one only to find out that they were on a 2-1 offer, Reno was pleased.

Welcome to Augustine House Reno.

SATURDAY JANUARY 5TH CATHOLIC COMMUNION 3RD FLOOR CHAPEL 3:30

SUNDAY JANUARY 6TH HYMN SING AND SERVICE EAST LOUNGE 2:15

SATURDAY JANUARY 12TH CATHOLIC COMMUNION 3RD FLOOR CHAPEL 3:30

SATURDAY JANUARY 19TH CATHOLIC COMMUNION 3RD FLOOR CHAPEL 3:30

SUNDAY JANUARY 20TH LADNER GOSPEL ASSEMBLY EAST LOUNGE 2:15

SATURDAY JANUARY 26TH CATHOLIC COMMUNION 3RD FLOOR CHAPEL 3:30

SUNDAY JANUARY 27TH BAPTIST CHURCH SERVICE EAST LOUNGE 2:15

Thank you to everybody who made our December 1st fundraiser so successful and so
much fun, we were so proud of everybody who participated in our meetings before but
                              particularly on the day.

                         Below is a final list of what we took in.

 Your resident council will ultimately decide what charities monies will go to, but if you
              have any suggestions they would be happy to hear them.

SANTA CLAUS CRAFT                                           190.45

PICTURES WITH SANTA                                          125.00

CHARGE FOR VENDORS TABLES                                   100.00

BAKE SALE                                                   403.35

PANCAKE BREAKFAST                                           182.80

POINSETTIA SALE                                             172.00

WHITE ELEPHANT SALE                                         367.30

RAFFLE                                                      632.00

TOTAL                                                       2172.90

Tim, Joanne and Leanne.

From Joy:
The time for my retirement has arrived. It is difficult leaving Augustine House after
13 years, and yet I look forward to the new adventures retirement brings. I shall
baby sit my grandchildren more, spend more time dancing, hiking, being around
horses and travelling to the many destinations on my “travel” bucket list.
I wish to take this opportunity to thank every resident and their family members
for placing your trust in us here at Augustine House in our goal to provide support
for seniors.
I would also like to thank each and every staff member for all that you do every
single day for our seniors – you do an amazing job! I have always been proud of
what we do here at Augustine House and the credit is yours.
To the board, my thank you to you as well; you volunteer your time and provide us
with the tools and support to serve. It is the vital cornerstone for what we do and
please know you are appreciated.
I has been a pleasure to know each and evey one of you. It has been one of the
greatest honours of my life to serve our seniors during my years with the
Augustine House Society.
With heartfelt appreciation – and until I see you again…………
Joy Hall RN

Augustine House - Health Hub
Augustine House is pleased to continue offering The Health Hub, available to all residents
The Hub is a gateway to health, wellness and independence for our residents.
The GOAL of the HUB is to support you to maintain your independence, improve your
knowledge about potential health risks and facilitate access to primary health services.
Why:
      To detect targeted medical problems early
      To provide fast and easy access to Primary Care services in one location
      To facilitate streamlined transition between available services
      To reduce the need for emergency room visits and hospital admissions
      To enable residents to remain independent longer by fostering healthy aging
How much?
      IT’S FREE!
      No cost to register
      No cost for educations
      No cost for appointments, assessments
How?
    Residents complete three self-assessment forms.
    Based on the results, the Hub will identify any current or potential health risks and, with
     your permission, contact your family physician and/or your pharmacist for possible
     follow up.
    The Hub will inform you of any recommendations from your physician and remind you
     of any appointments you need to make.
    The Hub will also host regular education sessions to help you stay independent and take
     charge of your own health.
When and where?
The Health Hub is open every Thursday from 9 AM to 5 PM in the Wellness Room on the 2nd
Floor. The HUB is possible thanks to our partnership with Fraser Health and the Delta Division
of Family Practice.

                                     Come and visit us!

Education Sessions – January 2019

You and your family are invited to attend the following health education session in December.
It will help you stay independent and take charge of your own health:

      1. Social Worker support – Resources and services for seniors
      - A conversation with a Fraser Health Social Worker from the Home Health team
      When: Thursday January 10
      Time: 10:45 – 11:30 AM
      Where: Multi-purpose room on the 1st floor
      This session will help attendees learn about the services and supports available to
      seniors in the community and residents at Augustine House

      2. Med reviews and polypharmacy
      - A conversation with a Fraser Health Pharmacist from the Home Health team
      When: Thursday January 24
      Time: 10:45 – 11:30 AM (Time may be subject to change)
      Where: Multi-purpose room on the 1st floor
      This session will help attendees learn about polypharmacy and how to manage
      medications including having effective med reviews.

Please remember that:
    Everybody is welcome  - No need to be a Hub member
        o Bring your friends and family members
    Two sessions/month - see a reminder of the topics on the daily and weekly schedules,
     look for our posters
    You can just drop in – No registration required
    No forms to fill ahead of time
    And please tell us what topics you would like in the future!

 If you want to register in advance, please register at reception or at the Health
                      Hub any Thursday before the sessions.

        On behalf of the Health Hub, we wish you a Happy New Year 2019!

2019 CANADA CALENDAR
New Year's Day: Tuesday, January 1, 2019
Good Friday: Friday, April 19, 2019
Easter Monday: Monday, April 22, 2019
Victoria Day: Monday, May 20, 2019
Quebec national Holiday: Monday, June 24, 2019 (Quebec only)
Canada Day: Monday, July 1, 2019
British Columbia Day: Monday, August 5, 2019 (BC only)
Heritage Day - Alberta: Monday, August 5, 2019 (Alberta only)
Tim’s Birthday: Friday August 9, 2019
Labour Day: Monday, September 2, 2019
Thanksgiving Day: Monday, October 14, 2019
Remembrance Day: Monday, November 11, 2019
Christmas: Wednesday, December 25, 2019
Boxing Day: Thursday, December 26, 2019

NAME: BRENDA
POSITION: SERVER/DINING

WHAT IS YOUR BASIC PHILOSOPHY IN LIFE: TO MAINTAIN STRONG FAMILY CONNECTIONS.

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE BOOKS/MOVIES: BLENDED.

WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE GROWING UP: MARINE BIOLOGIST.

WHAT KIND OF MUSIC DO YOU LIKE: EVERYTHNG.

WHAT DO YOU DO FOR FUN: GOING ON LITTLE ADVENTURES WITH MY FAMILY.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE COCKTAIL: BELLINI.

WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY: BEING WITH MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

WHAT IS YOUR IDEAL DATE NIGHT: DINNER AND DANCING.

WHO WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO MEET: ELVIS PRESLEY .

WHAT IS YOUR PERFECT VACATION: NEW YORK AT CHRISTMAS.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE FOOD: SEAFOOD.

WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE : THEIR EYES.

WHAT ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF: HAVING TWO GIRLS

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE A 12 YEAR OLD: WORK HARD AND PURSUE A CAREER IN
LIFE THAT MAKES YOU HAPPY

WHAT WERE YOUR HIGH SCHOOL GRADES LIKE: GOOD.

WHEN DID YOU LAST RETURN SOMETHING TO A STORE: DEC.27TH ONE OF MY DAUGHTER’S
PRESENTS.

PARTING WORDS TO THE MASSES ARE…: TREAT OTHERS THE WAY YOU LIKE TO BE TREATED
AND HELP YOUR FELLOW MAN WHEN YOU CAN. .

Augustine House
      3820 Arthur Drive
    Delta, B.C. V4K 5E6
 Telephone: (604) 940-6005
    Fax: (604) 940-6015
Email: info@augustinehouse.ca
 Website: augustinehouse.ca