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Behaviours in Dementia

Chapel’s FreshLook

60thAnniversary

New FuneralGuide/ReminiscingBack in Time

Making CareDecisions

2008 CampTrip

VeteranAffairs Award

HockeyLegends

With Praise

Sunnybrook Veterans CelebrateHospital’s 60th Anniversarywith Honoured Guests

By Erin Molloy

His Royal Highness, The Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, The HonorableDavid C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario and The HonourableGregory Thompson, Minister of Veterans Affairs Canada helpedcelebrate Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre’s 60th anniversary with avisit to the hospital’s Veteran residences on June 5.

His Royal Highness and Lieutenant Governor Onley toured thehospital’s K and L wings and information was provided about thehighly specialized Dorothy Macham Home, a one-of-a-kind facility inCanada that cares for patients with dementia who exhibit aggressivebehaviours. The Honoured guests also had a first-hand look at thecare provided to Veterans including the many complementary andrecreation and art therapy programs such as music therapy,photography and woodworking.

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Festival of the Arts

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At Home is the official newsletter

of Aging & Veterans Care. The

newsletter is published four times a

year and is made available to all

members of the Aging & Veterans

Care community.

At Home is also available online at

www.sunnybrook.ca under Programs

& Services, Aging & Veterans Care.

Editor: Sally Fur

Layout: Tereza Radman

Photography: Media Source

(unless noted otherwise)

Circulation: 1,800

For more information, or to make a

submission, please contact Sally Fur

at 416.480.6100 ext. 5057 or by

e-mail to sally.fur@sunnybrook.ca

Contributors:

Dr. Jocelyn Charles

Kathy Edmison

Dorothy Ferguson

Susan Greenwood

Leanne Hughes

Nancy Paris

Audra Young

Material printed in At Home is protected by

copyright and may not be reprinted without

the permission of the editor.

Making Decisions about Care

As medical care becomes more complex, it can be difficult to

make decisions about your care. For most medical conditions

there are choices about treatments. Your health care team can

provide you with the options available for your health care and

the benefits and risks with each option. Each of us has personal

values that guide both the small and large decisions we make.

Our treatment decisions should be congruent with these

personal values. For many of our Veterans, quality of life and

comfort are primary values that guide their care decisions.

When a resident is no longercapable of understanding andcommunicating their carewishes, a substitute decision-maker is necessary to assist inmaking treatment decisions. Inthis situation, the health careteam will follow the Health CareConsent Act (1996) to identifythe legal substitute decisionmaker. This information isavailable in the new Sunnybrookbrochure: Making CareDecisions When a Patient isIncapable: The Role &Responsibilities of a SubstituteDecision-Maker which isavailable upon request.

A substitute decision-maker is expected to follow the

resident’s wishes as much as possible if his/her prior

wishes are known from the time the resident was capable.

These prior wishes may be written down or given verbally.

A substitute decision-maker may not agree with these

prior wishes, but the law specifies that these wishes be

honoured. Sometimes the resident’s prior wishes are not

medically recommended and this will require the

substitute decision-maker to make a decision based on

the recommended options available for the resident.

It is Sunnybrook’s policy to respect life and human dignity by

providing care to patients that is medically appropriate. As Karen

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Dorothy Ferguson

Operations DirectorAging & Veterans Care

Dr. Jocelyn Charles

Medical DirectorAging & Veterans Care

Faith, one of the ethicists at Sunnybrook states:

“Health care professionals are obligated to

provide their patients with pertinent health

information, to do no harm and to maximize the

benefit to the patient in the care that is provided.”

If the resident’s prior wishes are not known,

the substitute decision-maker is required to

make treatment decisions that are in the

resident’s “best interests”. To determine the

resident’s best interests, the substitute

decision-maker needs to consider: the

resident’s values and bel iefs; i f the

treatment is likely going to improve the

resident’s health condition or prevent it

from getting worse; if the expected benefits

are greater than the risks of harm; and if

there is a less intrusive treatment that

would be as helpful.

Research has shown that many families find it

very difficult to make decisions about care when

their family member has advanced Alzheimer’s

disease or other dementia. Often people do not

recognize advanced Alzheimer’s disease or

other dementia as a terminal illness and,

therefore, they do not feel it is appropriate to

make end-of-life decisions for their relative. In

late-stage terminal illnesses like advanced

dementia, the goal of care is comfort and quality

of life. Any treatment that causes discomfort or

just prolongs the dying process is not consistent

with this goal of care.

In order to prevent unnecessary suffering

while ensuring that the resident receives

appropriate care, there should be early

advanced care planning with good ongoing

communication with the health care team.

Understanding the expected course of the

illness and what complications may arise

gives families time to plan ahead for the

decisions that they may need to make on

behalf of their relative. Our health care

teams can provide families with information

about treatment options with potential risks

and benefits as well as pall iative care

options, help clarify goals, expectations and

values that guide decision-making, and

provide support.

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In honour of Sunnybrook's 60th anniversary, Veterans, family

members and invited guests joined together for a special

interdenominational dedication service in the Veterans Chapel

on Sunday, June 8.

Throughout the hospital's sixty years the chapel has always

been there for Veterans, patients, family members, staff and

volunteers. Many have found comfort, solitude, and a quiet

place for prayer and reflection in this charming place of worship.

Weekly services are held for Veteran residents each Sunday

morning and regular Catholic masses are held during the

week. The Chapel has also witnessed many weddings, and

funerals throughout the decades.

Under the direction and leadership of Honorary

Colonel Jim Hubel, of the Royal Canadian Legion,

Branch 165, a number of significant renovations and

upgrades to the chapel were identified and have been

completed over the last several years.

"Our branch was supportive from the moment I

presented the project to the executive," said Hubel.

"All that was needed was a little freshening and

updating to further enhance an already existing gem."

Since 2000, Colonel Hubel has been a dedicated

Sunnybrook wheelchair escort volunteer, helping

Veterans get to and from their weekly chapel service.

As you enter the chapel one of the additions that you

will immediately notice are the addition of the words, AMighty Fortress is Our God directly over the nave. This

well-known hymn was composed by Martin Luther

sometime between 1527 and 1529 and has often been

called the "battle hymn of the reformation".

Visitors will also notice the new oak altar, new ceiling fans,

new lighting in the chancel and back foyer, and the two

new large oak crosses that are mounted at the front on

each side of the chancel. In creative art therapy classes,

Veterans supported the chapel refurbishment project with

a new credence table and flower stands all specially hand

crafted in the woodshop.

In order to extend the upper chancel area, the existing

choir stalls were removed and new carpet and seating

for twelve was added. There is also a new audio

system along with a new air conditioning system,

generously donated by King Heating and Air

Conditioning Ltd.

In 2006, all of the stained glass windows were expertly

restored due to buckling and a weakening of the lead

panes. A new sign with the words, Veterans Chapel now

graces the front of the Chapel. In all the total value of all

the restoration projects completed was over $80,000.

Officiating at the service were Canon Ebert Hobbs,

Father Joseph Ogbannaya, Wes Roberts from

Spiritual & Religious Care at Sunnybrook and

Lieutenant Colonel Nigel Shaw, Army Command

Chaplain of the Canadian Forces.

Sunnybrook Chapel Celebrates 60 Years with a Fresh Look

by Sally Fur

4 July 2008

(left to right) Major The Rev. Canon Ebert Hobbs, SunnybrookSpiritual & Religious Care; Lieutenant Colonel Nigel Shaw, ArmyCommand Chaplain, Canadian Forces and Honorary Colonel JimHubel, The Royal Canadian Legion, Fort York Branch 165 areseen together at the chapel dedication service in honour ofSunnybrook's 60th anniversary and our war Veterans.Photo credit: Katherine Burgoyne

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Behaviours in Dementia Launch by Susan Greenwood

On Thursday May 29th, Aging & Veterans care launched

a new Clinical Practice Guideline for Responding to

Behaviours due to Dementia. Created by Dr. Jocelyn

Charles, Medical Director for Aging and Veteran’s Care,

with the collaboration of staff from the Dorothy Macham

Home, the guideline outlines a standard of care for

responding to long term care residents who have

challenging behaviours due to a dementia.

The launch event, entitled “Seeking to Understand”,

featured a very moving speech by Mrs. Irene Sobering

whose late husband was a former resident of the

Dorothy Macham Home. Mrs. Sobering told the story of

the difficulties her husband experienced, shuffled

through three facilities in six weeks because staff lacked

the knowledge and expertise to deal with his particular

needs. Eventually, he came to Sunnybrook where he

was “cared for by people who understood him.” Mrs.

Sobering also spoke about how she finally got a good

night’s sleep, knowing he was safe.

A number of Aging & Veteran’s care staff, who have

completed further education in Dementia Care, or

who work in the Dorothy Macham Home created

colourful and thought provoking poster presentations,

highlighting different components of the guideline,

and an additional poster showcasing the exceptional

care given at the Dorothy Macham Home.

The components of the guideline include;

• Clear assessment and description of observed

behaviours, and how to identify the differing level of

risk to the resident and others

• Assessment and understanding of unmet needs and

meaning behind the behaviour

• Communication with the resident, their families and

team members

• Non-pharmacological intervention for behaviours

• Responding to high risk behaviour

• Monitoring and documenting responses to

interventions

Visitors to the launch were able to view the poster

displays, browse the guideline, take part in a free

draw, play the ‘Dementia Care Jeopardy Challenge’,

visit a booth from the Toronto Alzheimer’s Society,

and enjoy celebratory cake and coffee.

Starting in September the guidelines will be rolled out

to interdisciplinary teams on all units in K and L wing.

Good Health for the Body & Mind

Every Monday morning at 10:00 a.m., in the K-wing annex instructor Michael Dane leads a TaiChi class for Veterans. Many find the massage-like movements of Tai Chi to be an effectivetherapy for a wide range of health problems. Withpractice the movements can have a profoundeffect on all systems of the body by reducingtension, improving circulation, and increasingstrength and flexibility. Why not give it try!

Mrs. Sobering cuts thecake at the "Seeking

to Understand" launchfor the new Clinical

Practice Guideline forResponding to

Behaviours due toDementia.

Photo credit: Dale Roddick

Photo credit: Dale Roddick

Sixth Annual Schulich Awards for Nursing &Clinical Excellence

Congratulations to Brenda Lewsen, from Speech

Pathology, Audiology, on receiving one of this year's

Schulich Awards. Generously funded by Dr. Seymour

Schulich, this award recognizes and celebrates the

exceptional staff and students who continually go

above and beyond their usual role in their practice, to

exemplify the values of Sunnybrook Health Sciences

Centre. Brenda was one of only ten regular part-time or

full-time employees across the hospital, who work in

the areas of diagnostic, therapeutic and direct clinical

patient care to receive this special award. The Schulich

Awards also recognize three graduating medical

students who live our values and who exhibit the

greatest potential to contribute positively to health care.

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With Praise

Congratulations to Daniela Olteteanu, K2W RN,

who has successfully met the rigorous practice,

continuous learning and testing requirements to

earn the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA)

certification credential in Gerontology Nursing.

Congratulations to Chito Gonzaga, RN on K3E

who was nominated last May for the Toronto

Star’s Nightingale Award. Juliet Lev, RN in the

OR and Anne Schaedlich of the Holland

Orthopaedic & Arthritic Centre were the other

Sunnybrook nominations.

Congratulations to authors Lawrence Jackson,

Jane Little, Edward Kung, Evelyn Williams,

Krystyna Siemiatkowska and Suzanne

Plowman. Their study entitled, Safe Medication

Swallowing in Dysphagia: A Collaborative

Improvement Project was featured in HealthcareQuarterly Vol.11 Special Issue 2008. As a result

of this work, there is now better communication

among hospital staff regarding a person’s ability to

swallow medication, and this has improved safety.

Congratulations to the staff of LFSE/W, Ruby

Librado, and Barb Paul on receiving the Excellence

in Nursing Award that was given out during Nursing

week in May.

Congratulations to the K1E palliative care team

who were awarded the 2008 Patient Safety

Leadership Award for their development of a

protocol for CADD Pain Pump Use to ensure

analgesics are delivered to patients as safely as

possible.

Congratulations to the staff on K3C, who were

presented with the Champions of Care Award in

April. This award presented by the Sunnybrook

Foundation gives staff, patients and visitors an

opportunity to recognize individuals or

departments who have demonstrated outstanding

patient care when it mattered most.

Left to right: Dr. Brian Gilbert, Chief, Schulich Heart Program,Brenda Lewsen, Audiologist, Aging & Veterans Care and Dr. BarryMcLellan, President & CEO, Sunnybrook Health Sciences CentrePhoto credit: Doug Nicholson

Congratulations to Sunnybrook Veteran Arthur

Fyles and Hilda Harris who were recently

awarded the Minister of Veterans Affairs

Commendation. This prestigious award

recognizes individuals who in an exemplary

way have contributed to the care and well-being

of Veterans.

Arthur Fyles was sixteen years old when he

enlisted in 1943 and joined the Essex

Scottish Regiment of the Canadian Infantry.

At 80, he still recalls the rough fighting in

France and losing his leg to gangrene after

being hit trying to take out a German battery

on the Norman coast. After the war, Arthur

returned to Canada and joined the War

Amputations of Canada almost 60 years

ago. He continues to play a role in the

organization to this day. After retiring from

his full-time job, Arthur worked with the War

Amps key tag service program, helping to

raise the profile of the organization and also

improve the quality of life for all amputees.

Over the years, he has remained constant in

his public service to others. He has helped

the sick, shut-ins, widows of Veterans,

countless amputees, both young and old and

civilians alike with daily chores and services.

Arthur also talks to students about the War

Amps and his own war experiences. Many

school children have raised money to

support the War Amps because of his

influence. In recent years, Arthur has

donated many personal items, books, photos

and artifacts about the Second World War to

the schools he visits regularly. By doing so,

he also encourages students to create

permanent displays showcasing their

understanding of Canada's military history.

Hilda Harris has been a familiar face around K

and L wings since 1994 when her husband

Eric, a Veteran who served in the British Army,

came to Sunnybrook. Over the years she has

provided love and support to not only her

husband but to many within the Veteran

community here at Sunnybrook. Hilda

generously offers her time and energy

welcoming new residents and families to the

veterans care program, serves refreshments in

Warrior’s Hall, organizes outings and special

events for wives and family members and holds

the volunteer position of sexton at the Jewish

Chapel. Hilda also frequently visits bed-ridden

patients unable to attend church services and

social events.

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Minister of Veteran Affairs CommendationAward

by Sally Fur

Photo credit: Dale Roddick

8 July 2008

Veterans Celebrate Hospital’s 60th AnniversaryContinued from page 1

To mark the occasion, Reg Blundell,Second World War Veteran presentedHis Royal Highness with a painting hedid in the art therapy program. ThePavilion in the Veterans TherapeuticGarden was also named in honour ofThe Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex.

In total, about 1,000 people attended thefestivities, including Minister of VeteransAffairs Canada, the Honourable GregoryThompson, as well as family members ofveterans, hospital staff, board membersand volunteers, representatives from theRoyal Canadian Legion, Army, Navy, AirForce, the Canadian Armed Forces, andmany other supportive members of thecommunity.

“It is an incredible morale boost for ourveterans and staff to play host to suchdistinguished guests,” said Dr. BarryMcLellan, President and CEO,Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.“We began as a veterans’ hospital and itmakes perfect sense for us to celebrateour 60th anniversary with those who westill proudly serve today.”

July 2008 9Photo credits: Doug Nicholson and Dale Roddick

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2008 Camp Trip by Sally Fur

For some it’s the sense of freedom and change in

surroundings. For others it’s about recreation and

leisure and building relationships with others. And

yet for others, it’s about a reawakening and living

life in the moment.

Through the generous support of the Royal

Canadian Legion, Fort York Branch 165 and the

Legion’s tri-district Hospital Committees ABC,

DEF, Veterans once again had the opportunity to

getaway for a little relaxation and restoration at

the annual June trip to camp!

This year twenty-six veterans from

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and

sixteen from the Parkwood campus of St.

Joseph’s Health Sciences Centre in London

joined together for four wonderful days on

beautiful Lake Joseph at the CNIB’s Lake

Joseph Centre in the heart of Muskoka.

“The camp getaway is such a wonderful

experience for all the Veterans and staff who

go along, “ said Nancy Bowers-Ivanski,

Manager of Recreation and Creative Arts

Therapies at Sunnybrook. “Every Veteran who

meets the criteria for camp is able to attend

and no one is disappointed. “We couldn’t do it

without the support of the Legion and can’t

thank them enough.”

The four-day overnight trip is an interprofessional

team effort where recreation therapy, nursing,

music and art therapy all play a significant role in

making the adventure an enjoyable one.

Research done at Sunnybrook in 2003, confirmed

that there are positive benefits for Veterans with

dementia who experience the freeing nature of

camp. Residents who suffer from Alzheimer’s

disease are calm and relaxed at camp and changes

in wandering patterns were noted.

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Along with the quiet relaxed environment and

fresh air, Veterans also participated in many

physical activities such as shuffleboard, bingo,

nature trails, cards, fishing, art therapy, roaring

campfires and a fabulous rib and hamburger BBQ

dinner provided by Master Steak.

Despite the cool temperature, several Veterans

enjoyed getting out on the lake for a powerboat

ride, coordinated by members of the Bala branch

of the Royal Canadian Legion.

A highlight of the week was the delicious hot lunch

and three-hour boat cruise on the Wenonah II,

generously supported by Fort York Branch 165.

The three-hour cruise gave passengers a scenic

tour of the landscape and spectacular cottage

country of Lakes Muskoka, Rosseau and Joseph.

Members of the Royal Canadian Legion’s

Gravenhurst branch provided an Honour Guard

for the Veterans as they boarded the boat.

On the last day of camp, fifteen legion members from

District ABC, joined Veterans for a chance to socialize

and have a first-hand look at the camp in action.

It was a wonderful opportunity and very

meaningful for the Veterans to thank the people

who make the camp experience possible. Legion

members also enjoyed interacting with their

comrades and experiencing the joy that the

Veterans feel while at camp.

At the farewell dinner that evening, the dinning

hall was a sea of red. Everyone proudly wore their

red t-shirt with the slogan “we support our troops”,

it was another special gift the Legion had

distributed that morning.

Continued from page 10

Photo credits: Katherine Burgoyne

12 July 2008

New Guide to Toronto Funeral Homes by Kathy Edmison and Nancy Paris

In order to bettersupport the process offuneral planning, KathyEdmison, Chaplain,and Nancy Paris,Social Worker, from thePalliative Care Unit onK1E have developed anew resource, calledthe "Guide to TorontoFuneral Homes" - the first of its kind in Toronto.

This practical guide offers contact information forall Toronto-area funeral homes, maps of the cityshowing where each funeral home is located, anda detailed summary of each one.

“From our experience on the Palliative Care Unit,where we provide end-of-life-care and often support

families with funeral planning, we found that theinformation available to families regarding funeralhomes was inconsistent and difficult to access,” saidEdmison and Paris the co-authors of the guide.

The guide is a helpful tool for healthcareprofessionals throughout the hospital and manyunits have already noted that this new guide is avaluable resource.

All Staff are welcome to download the guide fromthe Sunnybrook intranet site. Simply click on“programs and departments,” “Veterans &Community Department” and then “search all linksalphabetically”. From this page, linked under "P"for the Palliative Care (K1E) site, there is a pagefor the unit where the guide is available.

Patients or family members who wish to see thisguide should contact their unit social worker orchaplain for assistance.

Sunnybrook Veteran Archie Lamont (seated)and his wife Claire (standing behind him)recently celebrated their 65th year sincegraduating from Chemical Engineering at theUniversity of Toronto’s, Faculty of AppliedScience and Engineering.

Also on hand for the special event was SunnybrookK-wing wheelchair volunteers Ike Goodfellow andhis wife Georgia Phair (far left). Ike was coincidentlycelebrating his 55th year since graduating fromElectrical Engineering at the University of Toronto.Pictured beside Ike Goodfellow is Dr. Cristina Amon,the current Dean of the Faculty of Applied Scienceand Engineering.

Archie was a Lieutenant Engineer in the RoyalCanadian Naval Service and also the author of GunsAbove, Steam Below, in Canada's Navy of World WarII published last fall in the UK by Melrose Books.

Reminiscing Back in Time! by Sally Fur

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In honour of the Stanley Cup playoffs, Veterans, family members,and hockey fans young and old, gathered in Warrior’s Hall for achance to meet some of the greatest hockey legends. BobBeckett, Gary Collins, Pete Conacher, Murray Henderson, DannyLewicki, Howie Morenz Jr., Jim Morrison Bob Nevin, GeorgeStorey, Johnny Bower, Dick Duff and Ron Ellis were all on handalong with the Conn Smythe trophy.

Veterans enjoyed reminiscing about the earlier days of hockey andradio, when Foster Hewitt announced his famous greeting, “Hello,Canada and hockey fans in the United States and Newfoundland.”Susan Foster, best selling author of the "Power of Two", the story of CarlBrewer's battle with hockey's power brokers was also in attendance.

The link between Canada’s national winter sport and Canada’sVeterans is strong. Countless hockey players were among the ranksof Canadians who served in the Great Wars. The Memorial Cup wasdedicated to First World War Veterans in 1919. During the SecondWorld War, the Canadian government insisted that all hockey leaguesin Canada continue to play hockey, as a morale booster for the troopsabroad and for those on the home front. Eighty, NHL players enlistedduring the Second World War and Foster Hewitt’s’ radio broadcasts tothe troops overseas were legendary.

Today our soldiers in the Canadian Forces are always up for aquick game of street hockey to ease the tension and boost moralewhile overseas. In appreciation of the Veterans, the members ofthe NHL Alumni who attended the event (fourteen in total)presented Anne Wood, Second World War Veteran with an officialNHL hockey jersey autographed by each of them.

Hockey Legends from the“Original Six”

by Sally Fur

Len Bramson, SunnybrookVeteran and his wifeSandra meet former

Toronto Maple Leaf goalieJohnny Bower. Bramson,

the editor of Hockey Newsfrom 1950 to 1959, was

thrilled to have theopportunity to connectagain with the hockeygreats, his old friends.

Photo credit: Dale Roddick

Holy cowAnd jeepers creepersWhat would we do Without our sweepers

They toil and toilDust and mopFrom room to roomThey’re on the hop

To keep things tidyNice and neatThey’re seldom off Their aching feet

So hats off To a crew underratedJust to let you knowYou’re appreciated!

Ode to Cleaning Crewby Arnold Knox, Veteran

Mark This Date inYour Calendar!

Annual Kid’s Day

Tuesday, August 19th 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.K-wing Garden

All Veterans and theirfamilies, along with theirgrandchildren and greatgrandchildren are welcome toattend!

Face painting, bouncy castle,music, refreshments andmuch, much more!

You won't want to miss thisfantastic afternoon of fun. For further information pleasecontact Joseanne Carpenterat 416.480.6100 ext. 2459.

14 July 2008

Festival of the Arts 2008 by Audra Young

Creative Arts Therapies, CAT (horticulture therapy, art therapy, andmusic therapy) hosted the third annual “Festival of the Arts” onThursday, March 20th. The day-long event highlighted manycreative efforts of the residents and also encouraged residents andfamily members to participate in creative expression at variousinteractive stations throughout Warrior’s Hall.

Opportunities were offered to improvise musically on varioussmall instruments while music therapists improvised oninstruments such as the Ud and the Dobro. Many watchedwhile art therapists demonstrated three different ways in whichyou can transfer images. Other art therapists engagedresidents with pottery, mold making, weaving and sculpting.The horticulture display also caught the attention of those whohave an interest in gardening.

This year’s special guest was the Dick Felix Trio, who tookrequests from the Veterans and played many well-known tunes. Itwas a day full of smiles and laughter. Only positive comments wereadded to the comment box including:

“Great afternoon, especially after being under the weather this past week. Thanks.” - Bob Barnes K2W

“Creative Arts Therapies allow clients to feel alive.” - anonymous

“It was a very awakening display.” - anonymous

Passings

March 2008

Ernest Stallan

Colin Sewell

John Smith

John Steinmiller

Robert Reid

James Ruse

Robert Blight

Morris Moses Raiman

George Clarke

William Milne

David Grossman

Lawrence Mason

Margery Quail

Norman Robert Laws

Herbert Lehman

John Flahiff

Alex Cowden

April 2008

Howard Copeman

William Deagle

James Coombs

Clarence Martin

Stuart Robertson

Patrick Phillips

Petros Sakoulidis

Ian MacDonald

Michael Callahan

Richard Dillon

John Smith

James William McCallum

Adam Pomorski

James Walke, art therapist works on a clay sculpture of novelist George Orwell.Photo credit: Dale Roddick

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The Flower of Spring Did you know? by Sally Fur

That shortly after the Second World War, the Dutch shippedhundreds of thousand tulip bulbs to Ottawa to show their gratitudeto Canadian soldiers for freeing Holland from the Germanoccupation and for welcoming Queen Maria to reside in Ottawawhile the war raged on. Red tulips also symbolize imagination,dreaminess, and perfect love.

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Passings

May 2008

George Leitch

Ernest Towndrow

Donald Doner

Joseph Fournier

Albert Stewart

Bruce Campbell

George Langford

Madeline Baziw

Michael Maguire

John McRae

Morris Jowett

John Dennis

Edward McGough

Robert Paterson

Louis Cole

Kenneth Dugal

George Kennedy

Brian Hennessy

Norman Laidley

Arthur Painter

June 2008

Maxie Rosenbloom

Moore Jackson

Russell Attwooll

Ralph Curry

Richard Allan

William Murphy

Pictured behind a sea of red tulips are Veteran Russell Crawford, CraigHomewood (Royal LePage) John Crawford (Royal LePage) and DuncanGraham, President, Veterans & Community Resident Council. The tulips weregenerously donated by the Shelter Blooms project of Royal LePage last fall.Photo credit: Dale Roddick

Shaar Shalom Mitzvah Knittersby Leanne Hughes

The warmth being felt this season in Warriors Hall is not from the sun,

but rather the beautiful lap blankets and shawls. Created with care for

the Veterans by the Shaar Shalom Mitzvah Knitters, the blankets and

shawls have proven to be extremely popular. The attractive designs

and colours have made selection a difficult choice. Within the group

there are over 60 volunteer knitters who have created items for

children, teenagers, the ill, the elderly the abused and the

impoverished. To date, they have donated more than 1,500 items.

Their beautiful creations can now be seen throughout our Veterans

care facility. The kindness and generosity of the Shaar Shalom

Mitzvah Knitters is truly appreciated. Thank you!

16 July 2008

Show Your Support of Aging & Veterans Care

Contributions to the Aging & Veterans Care program are gratefully accepted, helping us meet specialor urgent needs in a timely fashion. Donations to the A&VC program will help fund high priority needssuch as capital improvements to the veterans’ residences. Donations to the Veterans’ Comfort Fundhelps us provide our Veteran residents with ‘extras’: equipment, events and entertainment items thatenhance their quality of life. Support of the Palliative Care Unit Trust Fund helps to enhance the livingenvironment for patients and families receiving palliative care.

Donations can be made in memory or in honour a loved one, or to acknowledge a special event such asa birthday or anniversary. If you so choose, Sunnybrook Foundation will send a card to your honoureeor their family letting them know that they have been honoured through a donation. A tax receipt willbe issued for all donations over $10.

How to donate:

By Mail:

Cheques should be made out to Sunnybrook Foundation

For a specific designation, please write ‘Veterans Comfort Fund’, ‘Palliative Care Unit Trust Fund’or ‘Aging and Veterans Care’ on the bottom of your cheque.

Mail your donation to:Sunnybrook Foundation, 2075 Bayview Avenue, Room H332 Toronto, ON, M4N 3M5

By Telephone:

call 416.480.4483 for the Sunnybrook Foundation

By Internet:

www.sunnybrook.ca/foundation and follow the simple instructions

Thank you!