Have you considered nominating

an outstanding senior in our

community?

The Seniors of Distinction Award

nominations are being accepted

until August 15th.

See the reception desk for your

nomination form.

Age Care Harmony Court Estate

July ~ 2016 Newsletter

Dates of Interest

Bus Outing: Walking Group:

Foreshore Park and Picnic

Monday July 4th

New Resident Tea with Music

by Chad Allan

Friday July 8th

Bus Outing: Walking Group:

Deer Lake Park and picnic

Monday July 11th

Casino Night in the Garden

Room

Tuesday July 12th

Bus Outing: Walking Group:

Burrard Shipyard, with a

Historical Tour & lunch at

White Spot ($15)

Thursday July 14th

Birthday Party with

David O’Malley

Friday July 15th

Bus Outing: Walking Group:

Buntzen Lake and picnic

Monday July 18th

Bus Outing: New Westminster

Pier Park for Ice Cream

Tuesday July 19th

Pub Night and 50/50

With Ron Ulrich

Tuesday July 19th

Bus Outing: Shopping at

Lougheed Mall

Thursday July 21st

Strawberry Tea with music

by Neil Harnett

Friday July 22nd

Bus Outing: Garden Works

Make your own potted plant

Monday July 25th

Lunch Outing Osaka Japanese

Tuesday July 26th

Ice Cream Social with

Colleen Durdon

Friday July 29th

Chaplains Corner We humans sometimes feel all alone even though we may be among a large crowd of people. Psychologists call this “cosmic loneliness”. Our Lord said that He would always be with us; therefore His abiding presence always assures our hearts. This poem expresses the thought:

ALONE, BUT NEVER ALONE

I live alone Dear Lord, stay by my side.

In all my daily needs, be Thou my guide.

And when I’m feeling low, or in despair,

Lift up my heart, and help me - is my

prayer.

I live alone Dear Lord, yet have no fear,

Because I feel Your presence ever near.

Have a good July. Your Chaplain, Dan

Reception Desk: (604)-527-3300 Recreation Office: (604)-528-8584

General Manager: (604)-527-3314 Support Services Manager: (604)-527-3329

7197 Canada Way

Burnaby, V5E 4A6

If you need assistance after surgery, getting ready for an appointment, medication, shower

assistance, meal escort or companionship, call Reneta. Reneta and her team will be happy to

help you in any way they can. You can stop by her office (#101), call or email her. Information is below.

Reneta Palaganas Estate Care Coordinator

778-389-9999 rpalaganas@simpeq.ca

The Seniors Advocate works with seniors and key stakeholders (governments, community agencies, private organizations and advocacy groups) to identify and understand systemic issues, while retaining the ability to make independent and public recommendations for change. This unique collaborative approach strikes a balance between the need for independence and program oversight while retaining the ability to achieve system change.

Seniors Advocate Act • Appoint a Council of Advisers • Identify work priorities, develop plans, and hire employees and outside experts • Gather information from service providers • Make independent recommendations to government and service providers • Report to the public on any matter arising from the fulfillment of responsibilities • Accountable to the people of British Columbia through a mandate prescribed in legislation • Must report to the minister responsible for seniors (currently the Minister of Health) at least once each year on the activities of the office • Duty to advise the minister, public officials, and other service providers about systemic challenges facing seniors and the need for changes to address those challenges

Scope Reporting

• “Senior” is a British Columbia resident aged 65 or older, or less than 65 but receiving seniors’ services • Provide information and referral services to seniors, their caregivers and their families

• Identify and analyze systemic challenges faced by seniors and their families

• Monitor seniors’ services related to health care, personal care, housing, transportation and income support

• Focus on systemic issues rather than individual advocacy or complaints; connect individuals to the appropriate body to resolve their issues

• Report to the public on any matter related to the fulfillment of responsibilities

• Provide annual report to the minister

• Regular communication with government and service providers for ongoing redress of issues where appropriate

• The minister may require the Advocate to report to the minister on specific matters

I encourage you all to read the 2015/16 Annual Report of the Office of the Seniors Advocate in accordance with Section 4(4) of the Seniors Advocate Act. This document is the second annual report from the Office of the Seniors Advocate and reports on the period of April 1, 2015 to March 31, 2016. It also describes some of the current and future activities underway and planned for the Office of the seniors.

Office of the Seniors Advocate

1st Floor, 1515 Blanshard Street, BC PO Box 9651 STN PROV GOVT Victoria BC V8W 9P4 www.seniorsadvocatebc.ca 1-877-952-3181 Thanks and enjoy your summer vacations as I will from June 22 to July 11

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Paula Anderson, General Manager

Happy Birthday

Ron . W July 2nd Hugh. M July 2nd Doreen. K July 5th Joyce. O July 6th Mary. B July 9th Kathleen. J July 19th Joan. W July 20th

Leo

July 22 – Aug 22

People born under the sign of Leo are

natural born leaders. They are dramatic,

creative self-confident, dominant and

extremely difficult to resist. They can

achieve anything they want, whether it's

about work or time spent will family and

friends.

Leo is a fire sign, which means that he

loves life and expects to have a good time.

Cancer

June 21 - July 22

They love home-life, family and

domestic settings. They are

traditionalists, and enjoy operating

on a fundamental level. They love

history, and are fascinated with the

beginnings of things. They have a

reputation for being fickle, but they'll

tell you that isn't true, and it's not.

They make loyal and sympathetic friends.

Arm chair Travel

Th is m ont h w e w ill

d iscover

“Mount ains” in t he

Planet Ear t h Ser ies

Tuesd ay, July 12t h

at 2:30 PM

Please join us for an ice cream social in

the Courtyard with Colleen Durdon on

Friday July 29th at 2:30 PM

The Book Club Meets on the last

Thursday of the month This month is on

July 28th at 2:00 PM

The book this month is “Room”

By Emma Donoghue Come get your copy form Karen

Welcome

June MaQuillan Jane McGuinness

Farewell Kay Coristine Thelma Kerr Ron Webster

BBQ’S THIS

MONTH

Western BBQ

Friday July 15th

Beach BBQ

Friday July 29th

Come dressed to

impress

requests.

Plant Care: Thank you Carol for keeping thirsty

plants happy.

Coffee Table Books: Books are available on the

coffee table in the front lounge. Thank-you Lorna for

managing coffee table circulation.

Donors: Thank you for titles left on the card table,

the chair or the tub. All donations will be on the shelves

once the collection is thinned and shelf space available.

Physical Set-Up: The furniture is rearranged to

assist walker access to all shelves. Thank-you for feedback

that top shelves were "out of reach." The height of the top

shelf is lowered to improve access. Books on bottom

shelves are turned spines up for view.

While opening up shelf space, a search for

evidence of creepy crawlies, mold and pirate treasures is

being made. So far, no infestations but - alas - no

doubloons.

The library has received a housecleaning,

including steam cleaning the chairs. Thank-you Billy for

organizing and Thank-you Patti for putting the sparkle

back in the chi of our sanctuary.

TTFN

I’m so excited that summer is here! Aren’t you? The warm weather and less traffic on the roads, how can you not be excited about that.

We are in full swing with our summer picnic outings. I hope to see everyone out for these trips and please note that even though it says “Walking Club”, you don’t have to be overly

active to participate. Exercise of any kind is the most important thing that we do that keeps our minds active and our bodies in tip top shape.

We will be going to the Burrard Shipyard to enjoy a walk and a historical talk about the shipyard during the war years and the role it played here in Canada. It is a lively

theatrical piece done by Shipyard “Sal” and “Sam” and it is very well done, so please join us on this bus trip on Thursday July 14th.

If you have any questions or inquiries about the programs offered please come and see me. Also, if you have ideas or places you would like to visit; please let me know.

We had a Fantastic Canada Day Celebration on June 29th! It was nice to see residents and their families enjoying a very important day. I hope everyone had as much fun as I did!

Have a great July everyone! Keep Hydrated and enjoy the sunshine!

Karen Scott

Recreation Coordinator

A Note from the Recreation Department Myths and Misconceptions of Canada

Myth #1 - Toronto is the Capital of Canada

Toronto, though the largest, most populous city in Canada and the country's financial centre, is not the capital of Canada (although it is

the provincial capital of Ontario).The nation's capital is Ottawa, also located in Ontario, but farther north.

Myth #2 - Canada is Always Cold

Canada has a wide range of temperatures and climate conditions.

British Columbia's Okanagan Valley is actually partially desert, and many parts of BC, especially on the coast and including Vancouver,

have moderate climates with little snow and early springs.

Ontario's most southern locale, Pelée Island, is in fact on the same latitude as northern California.

Myth #3 - Canadians Speak French

Only about 22% of Canadians use French as their first language. Most of the French-speaking population lives in Quebec, where

French is the official, provincial language. Other high concentrations of French speakers live in New Brunswick, northern Ontario and

Manitoba. The mother tongue of about 60% of Canada's population is English

Myth #4 - Mounties in Red Uniforms Police the Country

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police, more commonly known as Mounties, is Canada's national police force, but they do not generally

wear their red jacket, navy jodhpurs, brown boots and hat except for official or ceremonial reasons. In addition, Mounties do not police

the country's most populous provinces of Ontario or Quebec (except in federal buildings). Each of these provinces has its own provincial

police force.

Myth #5 - You Will See Moose, Beavers and other Wildlife in Canada

Depending on your expectations, you may be thrilled or disappointed with your wildlife experience in Canada. If you are visiting one of

Canada's cities or towns, your exposure to wildlife may rest at a few squirrels and birds.

Beavers, whales, moose, bear and other animals that symbolize Canada's wilderness can be seen on specially planned tours or if you

are lucky enough (or unlucky enough as the case may be) to catch sight of one in Canada's northern regions, like Algonquin Park in

Ontario or Banff, Alberta.

Myth #6 - Canadians Don't Have Guns

As a whole, Canadians do not hold dear the right to bear arms. Nevertheless, Canadian citizens may possess firearms under the

Canada's Firearms Act of 1995, and at least 7 million Canadians do. Firearms owned by Canadians are mostly for sporting and

recreational purposes, with next to no licenses issued to people who want to carry a gun for personal protection.

Myth #7 - All Canadians Say "Eh."

What can I say? This one is pretty much true, as least as far as English speaking Canada goes.

News from the Library The library is a small collection, private use

service for residents and staff. The collection is donation-

driven and not catalogued. Titles are organized in

categories, including: cookbooks or mysteries. Titles are

arranged alphabetically by author except for biographies.

Biographies and memoirs are now combined.

Survey: A copy is included. Please return to the

box on the chair in the library. Responses determine

pursuit of donations.

Sign-out Binder: Book sign in/out is on the

round table by the computer. Staff use 'staff' and

residents use Suite #. Please note date returned. Thank-

you Teena for shelving books.

Thinning The Collection is in progress to open

up shelf space. This is happening by:

1. Removal of outdated, damaged or outdated titles; and,

2. Storage of excess or theme-related titles to be rotated

into circulation seasonally.

Thank-you Ton for all the heavy lifting.

Vision: Five people have been shown how to use

the Vector reading machine. Thank-you for feedback that

large print "is preferred" but all "titles have been read."

Options to increase Large Print holdings are being

identified. Hopefully, newer titles (post 2001) can be

available October 2016. No promises but an effort will

be made.

The outstanding service of Burnaby Home Library

Services provides more current titles and does take

Harmony Court Library

Circulation Figures – 2016

2016, April Books 26

2016, May Books 25

MY FRIENDS,

LOVE IS BETTER THAN ANGER. HOPE IS BETTER THAN FEAR.

OPTIMISM IS BETTER THAN DESPAIR. SO LET US BE LOVING, HOPEFUL AND OPTIMISTIC

AND WE’LL CHANGE THE WORLD.

Answers will be posted up in the front lobby on July 15th

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