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Table of Contents

Page 1:

A Message from the Manager of

Programs & Volunteer Services

Page 2:

Family Council, Tuck Shop, Cultural Day

Page 3:

Happenings at Wellesley Central Place,

Horticultural Therapy, Spiritual Support

Page 4 -7:

Local & Community Happenings in

January 2018

Page 8:

Volunteer Requests and Services

Page 9:

Resident, Family and Friends Feedback

Page 10:

Pet Therapy at WCP

Page 11:

WCP Celebration of Life

Page 12:

Upcoming January Bus Outings,

Residents January Birthdays,

Remembering our friends

Page 13:

Upcoming Monthly Bus Outings

JANUARY 2019

A message from the Manager of Programs and Volunteer Services…

Hello Everyone! I hope you all had a joyous

holiday season!

The Life Enrichment Team is working hard on making sure 2019 is our best year yet! We have lots of exciting things planned for the year ahead so make sure to keep an eye on those calendars!

January Events:

January 3rd – Sing Along with Kathy January 7th – Faith & Spirituality Support Group

January 10th – Drum Circle with Greg January 11th – Intergenerational Group

January 14th – Residents’ Council January 17th – Horticultural Therapy

January 17th – Birthday Party January 25th – Cultural Day

January 28th – Raising Artists

January Outing Schedule: January 11th – Holocaust Museum

January 14th – Hockey Hall of Fame January 30th – Mandarin Lunch

Wishing you all a Happy & Healthy 2019! Manager of Programs and Volunteer Services

Kayla Johnston

WCP

Family Council update

Happy New Year! Family Councils’ next meeting will be on Monday January 7th

In the Chapel.

The Travelling

Tuck Shop!

The Travelling Tuck shop will

be visiting every Tuesday

afternoon! Make sure to check

the calendar each month to see

the dates and times it

Will be on your floor!

Cultural Day!

January 25th we will be celebrating India! Check out your calendars to see the programs planned for

that day!

Welcome to the Rekai Family…

Leslie B.

Marion M. Andras S.

Patricia B.

Horticultural Therapy

When: January 17th

At 10:30 AM

Where:

In the Main TV Room

Spiritual Care Support

Spiritual Care Support Group

at WCP will be held on January 7th at 10:30am.

If you would like to meet with

Cindy, please contact Kayla Johnston, Manager of Programs

at 416-929-9385 x 257.

Happenings at Wellesley Central Place

HELLO JANUARY!

Make sure to make a note in your

calendars for all of the exciting

programs coming this month…

January 3rd

Sing Along with Kathy

January 7th Faith & Spirituality Support Group

January 10th

Drum Circle with Greg

January 11th

Intergenerational Group

January 14th Residents’ Council

January 17th

Horticultural Therapy

January 17th Birthday Party

January 25th Cultural Day

January 28th

Raising Artists

Local & Community Happenings in January 2018

Come from Away It’s been called the “edge of the world.” The weather is wild, but the locals never lack for warmth. And it’s here, in Newfoundland, where a remote town became the epicenter of a remarkable true story filled with unusual characters, unexpected camaraderie and uncommon generosity.

When: December 15 2018 – January 20 2019

Where: Royal Alexandra Theatre, Toronto

David R Harper: Zodiac

Toronto-born artist David R. Harper presents a museum-wide installation inspired by the twelve signs of the zodiac. This original work was commissioned as part of New + Now, an annual celebration of emerging artists and contemporary ceramics, nationally and internationally. Seniors: $15.00.

When: November 16 2018 – January 13 2019

Where: Gardiner Museum- 111 Queens Park, Toronto

Manolo Blahnik: The Art of Shoes

The Bata Shoe Museum is excited to present the highly anticipated travelling exhibition MANOLO BLAHNIK: THE ART OF SHOES, a stunning retrospective by one of the world’s most influential figures within the fashion industry. The underlying theme of the exhibition – that shoes are art – aligns perfectly with Blahnik’s own approach to creating footwear. The BSM is excited to be the final and only North American venue to showcase this travelling exhibition.

When: December 15 2018 – January 6 2019

Where: Bata Shoe Museum- 327 Bloor St. W, Toronto

Local & Community Happenings in January 2019

Peter Pan

Pirates. Lost Boys. A ticking crocodile. The fantastical audience favourite is back! J. M. Barrie’s classic story about the boy who would never grow up is given a lively musical reimagining for kids and kids-at-heart. Ticket prices range from $25.00 - $55.00 pm.

When: December 15 2018- January 5 2019 Where: Young Centre for the Performing Arts, Toronto

ROM: Wild Life Photographer of the Year

The longest-running and most prestigious nature photography competition in the world returns to the ROM for the sixth year in a row. Whether you’re a nature lover, aspiring photographer, or simply love a perfectly captured moment, you will appreciate the talent and technical expertise required to photograph such rare and surprising glimpses of the diverse life on this planet. New for 2018-19: Every photo tells a story. Explore the story behind one finalist’s photograph as you enter the underwater world of a coral reef. Adult Tickets price: $20.00 admission. Tickets range from $14.00-$20.00.

When: December 16 2018- March 31 2019 Where: Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto

ROM: Wild Life Photographer of the Year

The longest-running and most prestigious nature photography competition in the world returns to the ROM for the sixth year in a row. Whether you’re a nature lover, aspiring photographer, or simply love a perfectly captured moment, you will appreciate the talent and technical expertise required to photograph such rare and surprising glimpses of the diverse life on this planet. New for 2018-19: Every photo tells a story. Explore the story behind one finalist’s photograph as you enter the underwater world of a coral reef. Adult Tickets price: $20.00 admission. Tickets range from $14.00-$20.00.

When: December 16 2018- March 31 2019 Where: Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto

Local & Community Happenings in January 2019

Toronto International Boat Show

With over 250 workshops and seminars, the world’s largest indoor lake and, of course, beautiful boats of all sizes and types, this is the place to be to shake off the January doldrums. Highlights’ of the 2018 event include the Yamaha Fish Off (new this year); celebrity guest Brenda Lowe from the reality show “Survivor: Nicaragua”; and for the kids, Twiggy the Water-Skiing Squirrel.

When: January 18 2019-January 29 2019 Where: Bandshell Park, Toronto

Toronto Light Festival

Lighting up the long winter nights with distinctive works from local and international light artists, the Toronto Light Festival illuminates the Distillery Historic District from January to March. Visitors are taken on a visual journey as the festival transforms the picturesque historic neighbourhood into a large open-air gallery. When: January 18 2019- March 3 2019 Where: Distillery District, Toronto

Rose: A New Musical

Meet Rose, a quiet kid from the town of Somewhere, who sees the world a little differently. To discover her place in the world she must embark on the adventure of a lifetime and conquer the mountain that stands in her way. See just how high Rose can go in this inspiring new musical from Sarah Wilson and Mike Ross, co-creator of Spoon River (Critics Pick – New York Times). When: January 17 2019- February 5 2019 Where: Young Centre for the Performing Arts- 50 Tank House Lane, Distillery District, Toronto

Local & Community Happenings in January 2019

Toronto Public Library – St. James Town Branch

495 Sherbourne Street 416-393-7744

Wellesley Community Centre

495 Sherbourne Street 416-392-0227

The 519 – LGTBQ communities

519 Church Street 416-392-6874

Does your loved one require 1:1 visits with a volunteer?

Volunteers at Wellesley Central Place can spend time with

your loved one while engaging in various leisure activities

such as outdoor strolls in the backyard or courtyard, a

visit to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, a trip to the library

or coffee shop, reading and reminiscing.

If you would like to sign your loved one up for 1:1

volunteer visits please contact the Life Enrichment Staff

on your floor.

Maria 416-929-9385 ext. 240

Millie – 416-929-9385 ext. 241

Dear Residents, Family and Friends

We want to know your feedback!!!

- What kinds of programs do you want to see?

- Do you enjoy the programs we have now?

- What kinds of outings would you like to go on?

- What kind of themed parties and events would you like

to see?

We want to know your input. Please feel free to leave your

drop box, or with the Life Enrichment Staff on your floor.

Kayla Johnston – 416-929-9385 ext. 257 (Manager of Programs)

Maria – 416-929-9385 ext. 240 (2nd Floor)

Millie – 416-929-9385 ext. 241 (4th Floor)

PET THERAPY AT WCP

Pictured in Photo: Scarlett visiting on 4E

Wellesley Central Place is lucky to have three teams of pet therapy dogs! Alison & Scarlett, Jessica & Chewy and Brenda and Ray & Cinnamon – we

would like to thank you for your dedication and hard work each week!

Please be sure to look for the wagging tails of Cinnamon on Tuesday evenings at 6:15PM

Scarlett on Wednesday mornings at 10:00AM And Chewy on Wednesday evenings at 6:15 PM!

A

Celebration

Of

Life

Please join us for Wellesley Central Place’ Memorial

Service, to celebrate the lives of our friends.

Date: Monday January 21st 2019

Time: 2:30 PM

Location: Chapel

Light Refreshments will be served.

January Bus Outings

Holocaust Museum January 11th 2018

1:00 PM- 3:00 PM

Contact: Maria Fabrychnava

Phone: 416-929-9385 x 240

Hockey Hall of Fame January 24th 2019

10:15AM-2:00PM

Contact: Millie MacMillian

416-929-9385 x 241

Lunch at Mandarin January 30th 2019

10:45 AM- 2:30 PM

Contact: Maria Fabrychnava

Phone: 416-929-9385 x 240

January Birthdays

In astrology, those born between January 1–19 are Capricorn’s Goats. Goats are practical, determined,

and focused on ambitious goals. They follow a straightforward, well-planned

path and persevere with grit and honesty.

Those born between January 20–31 are Water Bearers of Aquarius. Water Bearers are creative and intellectual philosophers at heart, getting to the root of problems and using their energy and passion for the

benefit of others.

Patricia B – January 9th Veronica B – January 1st Mary D – January 24th

May Farrow – January 9th DianaLee G – January 2nd

Franc H – January 2nd Margaret H – January 6th

Muriel L – January 6th Shantaben M – January 31st

Leo M – January 26th Margaret M – January 17th

Beryl M – January 8th Concetta P – January 9th

Andre T – January 4th

Dae Cheon Kim

Anna Oravec Ernest Bodnar Harold King

Melville Davidson Ann Craig

Aino Waldin

WELLESLEY CENTRAL PLACE UPCOMING

BUS OUTINGS

February: Aga Khan Museum

Lunch at Red Lobster

March: Marlies Game

Sugar Bush

April: Marlies Game

High Tea at Old Mill

ROM

Please stay tuned for upcoming outings and further details in the next few months …

January 2018