With a person-centered approach, Bonnechere Manor is a safe and caring community to live and work

Manor Banner Spring 2018

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Page 1

Ensuring the Care is There ,

Volunteer Appreciation Dinner,

Page 2

Message from the Director of Long

Term Care,

Welcome to new Residents, Staff and

Volunteers,

Page 3

Bonnechere Manor Foundation Gala,

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Spotlight on…,

Donations in Memory of...,

Page 5

Recent Events,

Like most health care organizations, Bonnechere

Manor is experiencing challenges with human

resources; simply put – there is more demand

than supply. The Home has been working dil-

legently on a multi-pronged strategy to ensure

the care our residents require is provided. To

that end, the Manor has participated in several

recruitment job fairs – hosting both our own on-

site and attending others.

With long-term care admitting residents (adults

18 years of age and older) requiring more com-

plex care than ever before; we are most excited

to announce our latest partnership with the Col-

lege – an onsite Personal Support Workers

(PSWs) program commencing in January 2019.

PSWs are an integral part of the LTC care team

as they assist residents with their activities of

daily living; provide comfort and social engage-

ment; and identify important changes in resi-

dents’ needs. With a shortage of PSWs to meet

the Home’s requirements, Bonnechere Manor

reached out to its long-time academic partner

Algonquin College.

The College was quick to respond with a plan to

provide an onsite ‘living classroom’ at Bon-

nechere Manor. Shelley Sheedy, Director of

Long-Term Care at Bonnechere Manor notes that

this partnership with Algonquin College envi-

sions an enhanced educational experience for

students who choose a career in long-term

care, “Immersion in our Home’s setting will

ensure the students are a good fit with the values

required to work in the rewarding LTC environ-

ment and to be work-ready. Our residents and

staff are very familiar with and welcome having

Algonquin College students onsite”. Warden

Jennifer Murphy adds, “Not only is this addi-

tional intake very proactive in terms of Bon-

nechere Manor’s longer-range PSW recruitment

plan, but it will also help the many Renfrew

County-wide health care organizations that rely

on PSWs as the backbone of their care teams”. A

living classroom approach includes theory, lab

and clinical placements all taking place on site at

Bonnechere Manor and a fast-tracked six-month

length will appeal to students who want to gradu-

ate and start work in July 2019, providing educa-

tional access to a PSW program for the Renfrew

and area communities.

Ensuring the Care is There

On Wednesday April 25, Bonnechere

Manor hosted an Appreciation Dinner to

formally thank the 150 exceptional volun-

teers that work so tirelessly to make Bon-

nechere Manor a special place for the resi-

dents who call it home.

Over 100 volunteers were in attendance

and enjoyed a delicious meal prepared by

the dietary staff of the Home.

Shelley Sheedy, Director of Long Term

Care welcomed the volunteers and for-

mally introduced Deputy Warden Tom

Peckett who brought greetings on behalf of

the Warden and County of Renfrew Health

Committee and Council.

Jim Hutton, Chief Administrative Officer

of the County of Renfrew was also on

hand to address and thank the dedicated

Bonnechere Manor Volunteers.

Volunteer Appreciation Dinner

Pictured from left to right are Volunteers

Elsie Dellaire, Charlotte Nolan, Janet

Brush and Eva Fiebig enjoying the Volun-

teer Appreciation Dinner.

Pictured from left to right are Shelley Sheedy,

Director of LTC toasting a new partnership with

Algonquin College’s Heather MacMillan, Coor-

dinator of PSW Program, Reeve Peter Emon,

Town of Renfrew and Megan Conway, Chair,

Health and Community Studies, Algonquin Col-

lege.

Manor Banner Spring 2018

Message from the Director of Long Term Care Welcome to our new Residents: Robert Ferguson, Laurent

Fournier, Carmel Gallagher, Liala Gilchrest, Claude Huard, Paul

Leclair, Mary McNeely, Josephine McNulty, Elizabeth Miller,

Helen Rossy and Eileen Vice.

Staff: Christine Aubin - PSW, Hailey Bolt - PSW, Ayla Dery -

PSW, Jill Eady - Administrative Assistant, John Paul “JP” Cassanto

- PSW, Allison Doucette - PSW, Johanna Dwyer - PSW, Jessica

Francoeur - PSW, Brittnay Kirchof - RPN, Robyn Lamorie - PSW,

Taylor Lariviere - PSW, Jarret Lattendresse - PSW, Amber Ma-

chura - PSW, Danielle McIntyre - PSW, Melanie Pepin - PSW,

Gennene Ruxton - FSW, Jessica Savard - FSW, Alex Stafford -

PSW, Katelyn West - PSW, Kaitlyn Westlake, -PSW and Melissa

Verch - FSW.

Volunteers: Jessica DeLarge, Kathy Kenopic, Lois Stevens,

Pamala Williams and Bill Wendt.

With National Volunteer Week recently concluding, it seems fitting

to focus on some of the real ways that Bonnechere Manor volun-

teers contribute to the Home.

On April 18th, the Bonnechere Manor Choir took part in the Ren-

frew Rotary Music Festival held at the Presbyterian Church in Ren-

frew. This fulfilled a dream that the choir has had since its incep-

tion over 15 years ago - to perform in front of an adjudicator, in a

music competition. For weeks the choir faithfully worked on two

pieces under the leadership of Colleen Kunopaski, Recreation

Therapist at the Manor, and volunteers Eleanor Donaldson and

Mark Prinn. The residents sang the classic Brian Adam’s hit

“Summer of 69” and the endearing Beatles song “With a Little

Help from my Friends”, which also featured some talented staff

members. We are proud to report that the Choir received First

Place Ribbons and a score of 88%! Mayor Janice Visneskie Moore,

Chair of the Health Committee that governs Bonnechere Manor,

notes that this endeavour is another example of how the Manor’s

volunteers ensure that the residents stay connected to their commu-

nity and tirelessly work to make their dreams come true. The Home

thanks the Bonnechere Manor Auxiliary for their financial assis-

tance with sponsoring the transportation for the choir to take part in

the festival.

The Bonnechere Manor Foundation, whose mission is to enhance

the quality of life of our residents have not been idle either. Over

the past 15 years, many programs, services and equipment items

have been purchased as a result of the Foundations’ numerous suc-

cessful fundraising endeavours – not the least of which was the

addition of the beautiful Renfrew Rotary Hall; a meeting space

enjoyed daily by residents, staff, volunteers and the community

alike. With the assistance of Fundraising Coordinator Claire Ull-

rich, the list of 2018 fundraising events is ambitious, bringing us

closer to our longer-term goal of replacing 100% of resident beds.

More recent activities include the 2nd annual Bonnechere Manor

Fun Run was held on April 21, 2018. The group of 43 walkers/

runners/bicyclers enjoyed this event that raised almost $2000.00.

The best poker hand winner was Mary Lou Joyce, who donated her

winnings back to the Foundation. Thank you to all the participants

and volunteers who attended and supported this event and to Di-

anne Johnston, Administrative Assistant and Claire Ullrich, Fund-

raising Coordinator for organizing this successful event

Shelley Sheedy

Director of Long-Term Care

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Manor Banner Spring 2018 Spotlight on...

Residents - Ed Lee Employee - Tammy O’Nanski Volunteer - Guy Jamieson

Ed Lee was born in

Charlottetown,

Prince Edward Is-

land on November

14th, 1942. Ed and

his three sisters re-

mained in PEI until

he was three and his

family relocated to

Renfrew where his

father went to work

for Haley Industries. At that time, Haley

Industries was located on Hall Avenue.

In 1962 Ed went to work for Stats Canada in

Ottawa and spent two years working there.

He then moved on to work for the Post of-

fice and two years later, in 1964, he trans-

ferred to the Post office in Renfrew. Ed en-

joyed working for the Post office where he

worked sorting mail and working on the

front counter as a clerk. This allowed him to

interact with the public and Ed, as a people

person, loves to talk.

Ed was married in 1967 and had three chil-

dren. He now has two grandchildren. Ed

and his wife separated in 1996 after 29 years

of marriage.

Ed loves spending time on his computer and

is very tech savvy! Ed also had a love for

radio broadcasting and worked as a reporter

for CKOB (a former Renfrew radio station)

and was a weekend announcer for a radio

station out of Fort Coulonge.

Ed moved into Bonnechere Manor about 5

years ago after previously living in a couple

other long term care homes. Ed enjoys the

freedom he has living at Bonnechere Manor

where he is active representing residents on

the Pastoral Care committee. Ed also attends

monthly Resident Council meetings where

he leads the singing of O’Canada to start the

meetings. Ed has a great voice!

Ed is a good advocate for his fellow resi-

dents and uses the platform of Resident

Council to suggest improvements to the

Home. Ed enjoys attending recreation pro-

grams at the Home and takes part in drama

presentations and the weekly “Bonnechere

Buzz” news media program. Thank you Ed for attending the Pastoral Care Committee meetings, Resident Council meetings and providing your input to en-hance the programming for all residents.

Born and raised in

Renfrew, Tammy

O’Nanski attended

Lady of Fatima

School until grade 6

when her family

moved to Calabogie

for grade 7 and 8.

In grade nine,

Tammy’s family

returned to Renfrew

and she finished her schooling at St. Jo-

seph’s High School. She said these were

the years that she made her life time friends.

Tammy has three grown children and an

eight year old daughter. She said she is

finding it hard to believe that her oldest will

by thirty this year! Tammy is a proud

grandmother of a nine year old granddaugh-

ter and a five year old grandson. Tammy

said she can remember her first day as a

Personal Support Worker (PSW) at Bon-

nechere Manor however that was twenty-

two years ago. She has worked the majority

of those years with dementia residents,

where she takes her position seriously and

enjoys the opportunity to enhance her skill

set. Her goal every day is to make the resi-

dents comfortable and happy. Tammy leads

by example, especially to new staff, by

demonstrating that a happy resident makes a

happy home. She acknowledged that the

task is important but at the end of the day,

it’s about the residents feeling comfortable

and at home. When Tammy was asked

what do you enjoy about working at the

Manor, she was quick to state that she has

enjoyed meeting the people: the residents,

the families and her coworkers. Tammy

wanted to share that she doesn’t believe she

choose to be a PSW, she believes the PSW

career choose her. She tells a story that

when her sister and her were about 7-8

years old, they would take turns pretending

they were not able to move and would try to

dress each other and get ready for the day

and it just so happens both Tammy and her

sister are PSWs today.

We would like to thank you Tammy for

being a dedicated and committed PSW at

Bonnechere Manor. You demonstrate our

mission statement – ‘With a person-centred

approach, Bonnechere Manor is a safe and

caring community to live and work.’

Congratulations Tammy!

Well rooted in the

Valley, Guy

Jamieson grew up

with six siblings

and his parents,

Dugald and Isabel

on the family farm

in Horton Town-

ship. After attend-

ing RCI High

School, Guy went

to Teacher’s College in Ottawa. He re-

turned to the Valley to teach at the Egan-

ville and District Public School in 1966.

At this time he met his wife to be, Kathleen

Swant, a nurse at the Renfrew Victoria Hos-

pital and they married in 1970. Guy re-

ceived his BA from Ottawa University in

1974 and spent 17 years teaching in Egan-

ville and 15 years in Cobden Public School

before retiring in 1998. Guy and Kathleen

are the proud parents of two wonderful chil-

dren, a son Robbie, and a daughter Megan.

Both children are married and have blessed

their parents with a total of four grandkids

that live close by.

Guy has been in a country band since 1961

and still performs today with this group,

solo or he just makes up a group. Our resi-

dents have been very fortunate over the

years to enjoy many of Guy Jamieson’s

talents! Guy has caught the travel bug and

since his wife Kathleen was born in Scot-

land and it is the country of his ancestry,

they have travelled there several times as

well as many other countries.

Guy’s volunteering list is very lengthy with

over 15 associations/groups listed. He re-

ceived the Queen’s Jubilee medal for volun-

teers and was chosen volunteer of the

month in Bonnechere Valley Municipal

newsletter.

Thank you to Guy for his volunteerism and

on behalf of the residents and staff of Bon-

nechere Manor, thank you for sharing your

wonderful musical talents with our Home.

Genevieve Brydges

Catherine McGregor

Gordon Timm

Margaret Stalkie

Doreen Tytler

Donations have been received in

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Bonnecher Manor

470 Albert Street Renfrew, ON. K7V 4L5

Tel: (613) 432-4873 Fax: (613) 432-7138

E-Mail: djohnston@countyofrenfrew.on.ca

Director of Long Term Care:

Shelley Sheedy Auxiliary President:

Betty Methot Foundation Chair:

Don Goulet

For questions or comments, please write to the address above or phone,

fax or e-mail

The Manor Banner is published by Bonnechere Manor to keep the community informed of the

activities of our Long Term Care Home.

Layout by: Volunteer Herb Gangl

Family Council:

The purpose of the Family Council is to give families /friends a voice in

decisions in our Home.

Please contact : Ella Box, Chairperson

at mmmebox@gmail.com or at Tel. 613-432-6049

if you are interested in joining the Family Council.

Recent Events

Thanks to everyone who supported the Coffee Break in support of Bon-

nechere Manor.

Pictured on right is volunteer Eleanor Donaldson who participated in the

Dementia Network “Walk for Memories” held on May 12th. The Wellness

Committee sponsored coffee break raised over $240.

Also pictured is BM volunteer Florence Wilson.

Staff, residents and day program clients honouring and

supporting Humbolt Strong on April 12.

Resident Dora Lebrun and Recreation Programmer Lena

Lambert having a great time at the Hawaiin Luau!

Ventriloquist Dave Sparling was

at the Home to visit residents on

May 11th. Pictured is resident

Helen Mick enjoying one of the

many puppets that Dave brought.

Residents having fun and enjoying some Ottawa Valley

Music at the Spring Time Maple Sugar Party. Residents having fun at the Cinco

De Mayo party held on May 4th.