kwcc mar./16 newsletter

Community Events Chronicle

March 2016

www.kingswaycarecentre.ca

Thank You to Our School Partners

This month we would like to highlight some of the wonderful relationships that the residents of Kings

Way Care Centre are making with members of our community. We are so fortunate to have such a

supportive system outside our home, and there really is nothing better than seeing children forming

lasting bonds with our residents!

Harry Miller Middle School and the Kennebecasis Baptist Church Youth group have requested that

they come and help out with our TV Bingo evenings every so often. Extra hands and eyes increase the

number of wonderful folks who can come and try their luck at the winning! When the bingo is over,

many of the residents do not want the young people to leave!

The Valley Christian Academy has decided to team up with Kings Way Care Centre to help bake treats

to put in our back packs each month. These backpacks are part of a new program which partners the

Kings Way Life Care Alliance with a school in the North End of Saint John to provide healthy food over

the weekend for some families that are struggling. Many residents feel this program is a wonderful

way to give back to our community and help those in need.

Thank you to all our school partners that have allowed our residents to join in their classrooms!

Lakefield Elementary, Madame Pusch’s Class.

Fairvale Elementary, Mrs. Dobbin and Mr. Melanson’s Gym Class and Madame Culligan’s Art Class

Chris Saunders Memorial Elementary School, Mrs. LaMontagne’s Art Class!

Upper Party Mar 11th at 2PMUpper Party Mar 11th at 2PMUpper Party Mar 11th at 2PM Lower Party Mar 18th at 1PMLower Party Mar 18th at 1PMLower Party Mar 18th at 1PM

COMMUNITY EVENTS CHRONICLE MARCH 2016

WWW.KINGSWAYCARECENTRE.CA

KENNEBECASIS

Myrna Cooke

Mar 9th

Anita Monzerolle

Mar 9th

Florence Campbell

Mar 29th

QUISPAMSIS

Alta Stephen

Mar 5th

Let’s Color the City with Warmth

On Friday, February 12, Kings Way Care Centre received a call from Constable Corey McAllister of the Kennebecasis Regional Police indicating they would like to donate warm clothing, scarves and hats, to any residents that perhaps may not have any. They arrived with boxes full!! Accompanying them were Betty Russell & Jessica LeBlanc, a mother and daughter team, who in recent years have launched “Let’s Color the City with Warmth.” Their mission is to help the homeless and less fortunate in the

Greater Saint John area.

Thank you so much for making a difference at our

home and to other’s in our community!!!

Shown here is Judy Lane, Kings Way Care Centre CEO, along with Constable Corey McAllister of the Kennebecasis Regional Police, Betty Russell & Jessica LeBlanc, founders of “Let’s Color the City with

Warmth.”

Time change - Spring Forward

Saturday, March 12th at midnight



In Loving Memory

Anne Theriault

July 18, 1937 - Jan 11 , 2016

Welcome to KWCC

We would like to welcome a new resident, please

introduce yourself and make them feel at home.

Eva Quigley - Quispamsis

Tribute Cards

Tribute Cards are an attractive and efficient way to send caring messages to family and friends, and at the same time support our Foundation. A lovely, personalized message printed on a special card is sent to the recipient, and a tax receipt is issued for your kind donation,

for a minimum donation of $10.00.

For more information please visit our website or call the Foundation office at 847-1131,

ext. 1124.

The Eden Alternative - It Can Be Different

The Eden Alternative Philosophy of Care is guided by a set of

Ten Principles. This month we will explore Principle #4.

The Eden Alternative Principle #4

An Elder-centered community creates opportunity to give as well as receive care.

This is the antidote to helplessness.

Principle #4 reminds us that we all want to care for others, even those of us that are living in

long term care. If we had our meals prepared, our laundry done, our housework done, even our

face and hands washed for us and our clothes picked out - we would find ourselves feeling very

helpless. Many of the people that move into our homes are very capable of doing some of these

things for themselves and also wishing to help others. It is our responsibility to ensure they have

those opportunities to care for themselves and for others. When we are engaged in our daily

course of life we are able to overcome helplessness.

Balancing the giving and receiving of care extends out into the larger community. Elders living

in the home must have opportunities to contribute to the community, such as our school back

pack program and Samaritans Purse Shoeboxes, if they chose to. You may see some of the

residents involved in the maintenance of their Human Habitat, by setting tables, making their

bed, folding laundry, caring for the homes pets, etc. Others care for us by giving their loving

hugs and kisses and asking how our day has been.

Creating an environment where companionships matter, care is balanced, and flexibility is

woven into the fabric of the organization, brings forth new ideas.

Care means helping another to grow. When care is balanced for all, expectations

are met, and people flourish.



Come join your Loved OneCome join your Loved OneCome join your Loved OneCome join your Loved One

For Easter DinnerFor Easter DinnerFor Easter DinnerFor Easter Dinner

Sunday, March 27thSunday, March 27thSunday, March 27thSunday, March 27th

At NoonAt NoonAt NoonAt Noon

Tickets are $10.00Tickets are $10.00Tickets are $10.00Tickets are $10.00

They can be purchased They can be purchased They can be purchased They can be purchased

At the Front DeskAt the Front DeskAt the Front DeskAt the Front Desk

No later than Friday, March 18thNo later than Friday, March 18thNo later than Friday, March 18thNo later than Friday, March 18th

The annual Easter Bonnet

Parade is being held

At Kennebec Manor

on Wednesday, March 23rd

at 1:30PM

Participants include:

Kennebec Manor

Kings Way Care Centre

Turnbull Nursing Home

St. John & St. Stephen

Dear Family Members,

We have recently been informed by government that the level of professional staff in nursing homes is going to

be reduced this coming budget year. Currently we have 60% licensed staff and 40% unlicensed staff providing

direct care in nursing homes across New Brunswick. The new plan effective 2016 will see 30% licensed staff and

70% unlicensed staff working. Although this ratio does not affect the number of people working each day, it will

significantly reduce the amount of time for the administration of medications, dealing with medical concerns and

situations that occur on a daily basis, supervision, palliative care, communication and government required

documentation.

Government had been working on a plan that would reduce the level of professional staff over time once many

other supports were in place. This plan has been abandoned and these reductions are happening without a plan

of action. We realize and appreciate that our province cannot sustain the current way of doing things nor can we

sustain this model with the doubling of our senior population and subsequent services. As an organization over

the past four years we have spent much time advocating for a new model of care-one that provides equivalent or

better quality but is more affordable. These kinds of quick cuts do not solve the bigger problem at hand. The

institutional model of care is not sustainable. It is time to move forward with a new model that provides both

quality and sustainability.

If you have questions or concerns about the future care of your loved one, please stop by my office or call

636-2654. I would be happy to discuss this further.

Judy Lane, CEO

on Wednesday, March 23rd



Making

friends…

Charlie

and the

bunnies

A “Fairy Garden Dish”

Created by the Garden Club

Kennebecasis Baptist Church

Youth Group

Helping the residents mark their

BINGO cards

Fun Days at School

Residents & students have a great time

Pastor’s Corner

“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen....But without faith it is impossible to please God, for he who comes to Him must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who

diligently seek Him. Hebrews 1:1, 6

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Catholic Communion - Every Wednesday, at 11:30AM in the Chapel

KV Bible Study - Every Wednesday - 10:30AM in KV Neighborhood

Bible Study - Every Wednesday - 1:00PM in Chapel (cancelled Mar 23rd)

Sunday Worship - every Sunday - 2:30PM

Protestant Communion - Wednesday, Mar 23rd at 1:00PM in Chapel

Anglican Communion - Thursday, Mar 17th at 2:00PM in Chapel



March Events

Thursdays 11:00AM Movin’ with Nancy Lower Level-KV

Mar 03 Thu 10:30AM Pets Unlimited Bus Outing

Mar 09 Wed 11:30AM Papa John’s Bus Outing

Mar 11 Fri 2:00PM Birthday Party Upper Level

Mar 17 Thu 2:00PM St. Patty’s Day Party Lower Level-KV

Mar 18 Fri 1:00PM Birthday Party Lower Level-KV

Mar 23 Wed 12:45PM Easter Bonnet Parade Bus Outing

Mar 25 Fri 6:00PM Music - Paul Forest Upper Level

Mar 27 Sun 9:30AM Easter Egg Hunt Upper Level

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