Green Acres Foundation provides

affordable housing and quality services

responsive to the needs of clients.

From Your Manager,

Residency & Service Agreement

October 2019

Alberta

Rose News

Brenda McDonald

Hello October! October is such a nice month. Would it be safe to say everyone loves

Thanksgiving? Getting together with friends and relatives for Thanksgiving dinner? The turkey

and cranberries, and pumpkin pie . . . . Yummy! There is also Halloween which can be lots of

fun with great treats to enjoy.

I don’t want to remind everyone but I will, last year it snowed on October 1st and the year before

that, it snowed on October 10th. I’m hoping and wishing that it doesn’t come until December this

year, but you never know. We have hired Intrepid Industries for snow removal this year and we

have our part-time Maintenance Man to help out with snow removal.

The days are much shorter and much cooler now. Keep yourself safe walking through the

daylight hours and dress appropriately for the weather.

Wishing you a wonderful October.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Brenda

5.4 Adjustment to Rent, Service and Amenity Package, and Fees for Services:

Rates and fees for services are subject to review and change annually, typically on

January 1st. In the event of an increase, the Foundation shall provide written notice

to the Resident at least one month prior to the implementation of such increase.

Bus Trips

Walmart / Walk at Henderson Lake Tuesday, October 1 at 1:00 p.m. / 6:00 p.m. Cost is $3.00 for the bus. Corn Maze Friday, October 4 at 1:00 p.m. Cost is $3.00 for the bus; the fun is free! Horse Races and Bully’s Saturday, October 5 at 11:30 a.m. Cost is $3.00 for the bus; the horses are on you. Park Place Mall Tuesday, October 8 at 1:00 p.m. Cost is $3.00 for the bus; shopping is on you. Variety Bus Day Monday, October 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cost is $3.00 for the bus. Lunch at DQ & Haunted House Tour Thursday, October 24 at 11:15 a.m. Cost is $3.00 for the bus, plus lunch.

A vampire's favourite ice cream is

veinilla.

A ghost with a broken leg is called a

hoblin goblin.

Monsters can tell their future by

reading their horrorscope.

Do zombies eat popcorn with their

fingers? No, they eat the fingers

separately.

What did the skeleton say to the

bartender? I'll have two beers and a

mop.

Congratulations to Step It Up Challenge 1st place winners - Team Piyami!

Team Piyami: Front L to R: Dorthy, Jamie, Chris, Sarah, Courtney, Susan, Kathleen, and Denise.

Back: Terry, Katrina, Ken, Robin, Andrean. Missing: Shirley, Dorothy, Tammy, Stacey, Josie & Sam.

2nd place winners were a combined team of Alberta Rose, Administration staff, & Black Rock.

Team Alberta Rose: L to R: Kerry, Juanita, Administration Staff: L to R: resident Christine, Kalsey, Vicki, & Brenda. Brent, Lori, Stacy, & Brandi.

Team Black Rock: Seated L to R: Back row: Cindy, Josie,

Residents: Theodora, Sylvia, & Maxine. Ahling, Marcela, Missing: Rita & Michele. Nanette, & Karen.

Maintenance Corner

Chef’s Comments

October 2 Mildred J.

October 10 Victor C.

October 14 Rose T.

October 15 Maryanna L.

October 31 Barbara P.

Who likes turkey dinner? We are looking

forward to preparing you a wonderful

turkey dinner with all the trimmings for

Thanksgiving.

Fall is a great time for stews and hardy

soups. Good thing we have soup on the

menu everyday for lunch. We have four

wonderful cooks that certainly know how

to prepare excellent soups, served hot to

warm us up! We’re also looking forward

to preparing you some fun, scary treats

for Halloween.

Have a great month of October everyone!

What a great time of the year! Lots of fall yard

work to do with all the leaves falling off the trees.

Things will look bare for awhile.

Thanks to all the Residents for your help in

making the yard look so nice all summer and

reporting things that need to be fixed and taken

care of. You’re a great bunch!

Noel Burles will be here to sing

some great songs for our

birthday party on Wednesday,

October 23 at 2:00 p.m.

SPECIAL EVENTS

We will be cleaning up our patio and garden

boxes on Wednesday, October 2. Later on, we

can take a break and enjoy some ice cream.

Come out to the activity area on Wednesday,

October 9 at 9:30 a.m. for walker washing.

Then on the 10th at 9:00 a.m., you can get

your walker tuned up and repaired. This is a

free service, however parts may be extra.

We will try another Variety Bus Day this month,

(October 21 at 9:30 a.m.). You choose where

you would like to go. The sign-up sheet is at

the activity desk. See Kerry if you have any

questions about this or any other trips.

For your shopping convenience, Personal

Touch Fashions will set up their goods here on

Thursday, October 24 in the morning. They

carry ladies’ and men’s clothing and many

accessories.

Don’t forget to wear a costume on Halloween,

Thursday, October 31. We will be having

a party after dinner that evening, with

entertainment by Karen’s Karaoke.

Reminders

Our Toonie Tuesday 50/50 draw dates will be October 1 and 22 this month. Don’t forget to bring

your toonie with you at lunch on those days. Good luck everyone!

There will be a Resident & Family Council Meeting on Wednesday, October 9 at 2:30 p.m. Bring

your questions, comments, and ideas with you. All residents and their family members are

welcome and encouraged to attend.

Kerry will be on holidays from October 11 to October 20. Keep an eye on your calendar for

activities that week. Tom and Maryanna will be opening the tuck shop for you on October 11 and

October 17 at 9:30 a.m.

For your convenience, there will be a Flu Shot Clinic here at Alberta Rose on Friday, October 18

starting at 8:30 a.m. There is no cost for this service, and all residents and staff can attend.

Emergency Procedures: Loss of Power

In the event we lose power in the lodge, we have plans in place to ensure continuation of services. There are several things you can do to stay safe:

1) Remain calm. 2) Ensure you have a flashlight in your suite and check on a regular basis to ensure the batteries

are still working. 3) If you are on oxygen, ensure you have adequate supplies and use your portable tanks until

power is restored. 4) Ensure your windows are closed and secured to help retain heat. 5) Fire doors close. Contact staff to assist you to open them.

Hot food and beverages may still be provided as we have gas stoves. For any other questions, please see your Manager.

Massage Students

On Thursday, October 31, the students are

back to offer free, 15-minute mini massages

between 1:00 and 3:00. Please support the

students and sign up for the mini massages!

We hope you sign up to help the students

practice their newly acquired skills!

You brighten my world more than you know

So that's why to you I surely do owe

A bunch of thanks, love, and care

For showing and sharing

My smiles and tears.

You gave me your love that's the best gift of all

You left sweet memories that I fondly recall

So thanks for your understanding

And your loving ways

That is surely for me

Increasing day by day.