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January 2020 News for KinVillage Residents
Wow – can it really be 20 years since we
were all wondering about the potential
consequences of Y2K? Yes, it can and
is! As I recall, back in December of 1999,
there was a fair bit of fear and anxiety
about what might happen to a technology-
dependent world when it met a new
century. Most often though, we greet a
new year with excitement, optimism and
a sense of anticipation. Regardless of
how last year unfolded, as long as we are
breathing there will be opportunities for
new life experiences and for growth.
So I hope, as the calendar turns to welcome this new year (and new decade!), that you have
many reasons to welcome it. Maybe in 2020 you’ll try something new, set a new goal, have
a new thought, dream a new dream. Whatever 2020 holds in store, I hope that KinVillage
continues to be an important part of the 2020 chapter of your life.
Happy New Year,
Donna Ellis, CEO
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KinVillage - Resident News jFAuJanuary 2020
At the Community Centre
GIANT BOOK SALE
KinVillage Community Centre
Thursday, January 30, 2020 -
9am to 6pm
Friday, January 31st, 2020 - 10am-6pm
Saturday, February 1, 2020 - 10am-3pm
Free Movies
2nd & 4th Tuesday
every month
$3 for Timbits, Coffee Or Tea
Served at 1pm
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KinVillage - West Court January 2020
West Court Last Month’s Activities - Care Home
EVENTS this Month December has blown past us just as it always does! This month, as
the days have gotten shorter, we have been experiencing strong
7th - Concerts in Care in the Community winds and heavy rainfall with little peaks of sunshine. Although it
Centre @2pm may have seemed dreary outside, the holiday lights and Christmas
cheer never fail to brighten up December.
9th - Board Games in the Family Room
@1:30 We welcomed in the Christmas Season with rum and egg nog,
gingerbread men and were entertained by “Peter Paulus” who
14th - Happy Hour @ 2:30pm was adorned in his glitzy attire and had everyone in the holiday
spirit. December was full of musical entertainment with Concerts
15th - Lunch at Buenos Dias @11:45am in Care and soprano, Dolores Scott accompanied by pianist, Karen
Lee-Malong. The audience was in awe, particularly when Dolores
16th - Hot Chocolate Social & Sing-a- sang “Ava Maria” with the voice of an angel. Other musical
Long @2:45pm programs to highlight the month was the Elder College Singers,
Ukulele performance by the Tsawwassen Uke Jammers, Kids
21st - Celebrating Robbie Burns Day Zone, Colleen Durdon, Pebble Hill School, South Park K-Students
with Joe McDonald in the Community Christmas Concert and a good old fashioned Christmas sing-a-
Centre @2PM long with our friends, “Vi & Harry”. Of course, nothing was quite
as spectacular as our annual Family Christmas Dinner, during
22nd - Resident Council Meeting which we all enjoyed “The Christmas Swing Trio” performance.
@11:30am This night was definitely memorable for many of us as we were all
able to spend time with friends and family.
27th - Afternoon Delights - Chinese New
Year @ 2:30pm We had a variety of other events this month including bus trips
to Sundance Pub for lunch and two Christmas Light tours! We
also learned about Christmas traditions from Germany, Italy and
Poland as well as tasting Christmas treats from each country. We
had a fun Christmas Eve Party with a sing-a-long, rum and egg nog
and tasty appetizers.
We look forward to what lies ahead as we welcome the New Year!
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KinVillage - West Court January 2020
Parkview News
December was a busy month in Parkview. The residents and staff were getting into the festive spirit in
preparation for the upcoming holiday season! Christmas décor was being put up and the tree decorated with
lights and beautiful baubles. The annual Resident Family Christmas dinner was well attended by friends and
family who enjoyed a delicious turkey dinner and music by Pete Mason.
Throughout the month, residents also enjoyed music by Bill Hamilton, piano with Joanne and a special
Christmas carol sing-a-long with the Happy Wanderers. The month of December ended with a New Year’s Eve
party. Cake and sparkling wine was served to ring in the New Year and bid farewell to 2019 and welcome in
2020!
Rat is the first in the 12-year cycle of Chinese
zodiac. The Years of the Rat include 1912, 1924,
1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008,
2020, 2032...
Though people consider the rat not adorable,
and it even makes its way into derogatory
languages, it ranks first on the Chinese zodiac
signs. It has characteristics of an animal with
spirit, wit, alertness, delicacy, flexibility and
vitality.
Optimistic and energetic, people born in the
Rat year are likable by all. They are sensitive to
other’s emotions but are stubborn with your
opinion. Their personality is kind, but due to
weak communication skills, their words may
seem impolite and rude.
On the financial side, they like saving and can
be stingy. However, their love
How for hoarding will sometimes
to say cause them to waste money on
Happy unnecessary things.
New
Year in
Chinese:
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KinVillage - South Court January 2020
South Court Last Month’s Activities - South Court
December has been a busy month and a month full of family
EVENTS this Month and friends. It all began with our annual Christmas dinner for
family and friends at the Community Centre. It was great to
7th - Bus to Shoppers @10am see everyone gather and enjoy the delicious food as well as the
Concerts in Care in the Community Centre entertainment provided. This year’s 50/50 winner went home
@2pm with $265!
10th - Lunch Outing to Ricky's in White Concerts in Care brought us the very talented of Karen Lee
Rock @11am Morlang (piano) and Dolores Scott (mezzo-soprano). The
performance was superb and again, we are so grateful for
14th - Bus to Lader @1pm Concerts in Care for bringing us fantastic performances
throughout the year. The concert provided by Elder College
17th - Bus to Walmart @11am singers was enjoyed by all those who attended. Our visits from
Lucy - our newest Pets & Friends – are a lot of fun and we all love
21st - Robbie Burns Event in the when our “pets” come to visit.
Community Centre @1:30pm
We enjoyed a joint lunch out with some West Court folks to the
23rd - Remedy'sRx Seminar @10am Sundance Pub. Not only was it nice to meet new people but the
Happy Wanderers @ 2pm food and service was fabulous as well.
24th - Bus to Casino @11am The children from Kids Zone came to visit and entertained us with
Christmas songs. It is always a pleasure and joy to have children
28th - Welcome Tea @2pm around us. Collen Durdon came to entertain us and took us down
memory lane with a variety of traditional Christmas carols
This year we adopted a local family with a 4-year-old girl. Many
thanks to those who gave gifts and cash. It is great to know we can
offer a hand for a family in need.
As a big extended family, we are truly blessed to have each other
and know that no matter what, we are here for each other. We
have a home full of love and laughter.
We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and all the best in
2020.
South Court Family Christmas Dinner
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KinVillage - Vidal Court/North Court January 2020
Join us for Bingo in the Vidal
Court dining room every
Tuesday at 1pm.
Happy Hour begins Fridays
@ 2:30pm and snacks are
always provided.
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