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The way to Christmas lies through an ancient gate… It is a little gate, child-high, child- wide, and there is a

password: “Peace on earth to men of

good will.” May you, this Christmas, become as a little child again and enter into

His Kingdom. ~Angelo Patri

Wishing you a Blessed Christmas

and a

Happy and Healthy New Year !

Ottawa West

community Support

DECEMBER 2015

1137 Wellington St, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2Y8 Tel: (613) 728-6016 www.owcs.ca Charitable Registration # 890626104

Providing the assistance you need to stay at home

Health and Safety Corner: Winter Safety Tips

OWCS Workers who are coming into your home, need to be able to access it safely. We ask that you keep your driveway and path to the door clear of ice and snow.

Please remember that many workers will be driving to your home and that street parking is not always possible, especially in the winter when street parking is restricted.

If you happen to be snowed in and are expecting a worker, we ask that you call the

OWCS office to inform us. Service may be delayed until a safe path to your home can be cleared. Going for a walk outside? Carry a small bag of salt, sand and or non-clumping cat litter

in your pocket to spread on icy patches when out walking. Cover up all parts of your body when you go outside. If your skin turns red, dark, or

starts hurting, go inside right away. On icy surfaces, take small flat-footed steps. Wear boots with a non skid sole so that you are less likely to slip

when you walk. If you use a cane, replace the rubber tip before it’s worn smooth.

You might also buy an ice pick like attachment that fits onto the end of the cane to help prevent falls. You can find this at most medical supply stores, pharmacies, Walmart and Amazon.ca

It’s Raffle Time!

Raffle tickets are now available for sale at the OWCS office.

Win a wonderful gift basket kindly put together by Allan.

Draw to be held Friday December 18th, 2015.

$1.00 each or 3 for $2.00. Thank you for your support!


December 2015

OWCS Fundraising Corner! For 35 years OWCS has operated with financial prudence and within budget. In

the fall of 2015, OWCS was informed by the city of Ottawa-who provide

$70,000 in funding, that they will require OWCS a condition of

that funding to develop a stability/contingency fund. They have

determined that our current small contingency fund is not

sufficient. The withdrawal of city funding would seriously

jeopardize the ability to provide some of our services. The OWCS

Board of Directors is determined to ensure all our services to

seniors continue and in this vein will direct all future donations to the Stability

Fund, unless otherwise specified. We are asking you to consider directing your

future donations to the OWCS Stability Fund. We have always been humbled and

inspired by the generosity of OWCS clients and volunteers, and we thank you in

advance for your support. Please take a moment to fill out the donation slip inserted

in this newsletter and mail it back to our centre.

An official donation receipt will be issued for tax purposes.

Halloween Party

2015

What a great day!



Take a Break! Answers on back page Christmas Trivia

1. Who played one of the leading roles in the film “White Christmas” and also sold 30

million copies of his recording of the title song?

A) Frank Sinatra B) Bing Crosby C) Dean Mar tin D) Buddy Holly

2. What is the name of the city where the film “It’s a Wonderful Life” takes place?

A) Hogsback Falls B) Crescentville C) Bedford Falls D) Takanoka Falls

3. How many gifts would you receive if you received all of the gifts in the song “The Twelve Days

of Christmas?”

A) 208 B) 158 C) 364 D) 400

4. In the song “Winter Wonderland”, who do we pretend the snowman is?

A) Parson Brown B) Reverend Smith C) Parson Clay D) Reverend Jenson

5. What is the name of Tiny Tim’s father in the story “A Christmas Carol?”

A) Bob Penny B) Fred Cratchit C) Leonard Smith D) Bob Cratchit

OWCS Christmas Party

Come join us for our annual client Christmas

party!

Friday Dec 18, 2015

Full Christmas dinner, music and more!

Cost: $10.00 for lunch, $6.00 for a ride

Space is limited, call Renée to RSVP

613-728-6016

A Little Note of Thanks...

A very big thank you to the following volunteers who made

the OWCS Remembrance Day Ceremony, such a success:

Elliott Knox who played the bagpipes, Scott Knox and

Master Corporal Troy Nicol for the wonderful presentation

and Jenny Morphew for leading us all in prayers.


December 2015

OWCS Holiday Hours

The Assisted Living Service (ALS) Program, Respite Program and Personal Support Service Program will all continue to operate 24 hours per day through this time. As always, the OWCS on call staff will be available by phone 24 hours per day. We kindly ask if you do not require service over the holiday season please inform your program coordinator as soon as possible. Thursday December 24th Office Closes at 12 noon Friday December 25th Office Closed. Merry Christmas! Monday December 28th Office Closed in lieu of Boxing Day Tuesday December 29h Office open, no onsite programs Wednesday December 30st Office open, no onsite programs Thursday December 31st Office Closes at 12 noon Friday January 1st Office Closed. Happy New Year!

OWCS Office Staff Directory

Lee McCarthy Executive Director ext 224

Amy Bevilacqua Senior Manager, Community Programs & Operations ext 263

Sharon Coward Senior Manager, In Home Services ext 272

Kaytlyn Van Allen ALS Care Coordinator ext 233

Renee (Timinski) Gallagher Volunteer &Transportation Coordinator ext 234

Allan Cormier Adult Day Program Manager ext 231

Sarah Doiron Adult Day Program Coordinator ext 237

Diane Chavez Sr. Care Coordinator, In Home Services ext 223

Carole Timinski Care Coordinator, In Home Services ext 225

Valerie Haycock Scheduling Coordinator, In Home Services ext 271

Catherine Labrecque Scheduling Coordinator, In Home Services ext 273

Catie Newans Intake Clerk, In Home Services ext 227

Ken Prud’homme Manager Finances ext 262

Tsehay Tesfahun Accounting Coordinator ext 230

Elizabeth Hodgson Timesheet Coordinator ext 264

Mark Jenkins Home Maintenance & Foot Care Coordinator ext 275

Samantha Zukowski HR Coordinator, Field Staff ext 228

Juliette Crowthier Nursing Supervisor ext 276


December 2015

Please help us keep our mailing list accurate. If your name is not spelled correctly or if you are receiving

more then one copy please let us know. Also note our newsletter is available in both French and English. If

you wish to receive a French newsletter please call the office at 613-728-6016 to have your file updated.

Our newsletter is published four times per year. For more information please contact us.

Office News

Welcome to all the Personal Support Workers, Homemakers, Snow Shovellors and

Volunteers who have joined OWCS this fall!

Welcome to Mark Jenkins who has joined the office staff with CSS services

Welcome to Juliette Crowther who has joined the new PSS program

Staff member Anne Bell will be retiring in early January. We wish you all the best!

A Christmas Joke: Good King Wenceslas called

Dominos to order a pizza. Sales Girl: Do you want your usual? Deep and crisp and even? Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha!

SNOW REMOVAL

The cost for Snow Removal is $25.00 an hour.

There is a minimum one hour charge. Clients

are matched with workers who will provide

service after 2 inches of snow accumulation.

Clients need to make certain workers have

access to shovels, scoops, sand and salt.

Financial assistance may be available through

the Snow– Go Financial Assist Program,

which supports low income seniors and

people with disabilities. Clients may be

reimbursed up to 50% of snow removal costs

to a seasonal maximum of $250.00.

For more information please contact Program

Coordinator Mark Jenkins at

613-728-6016 or visit www.ottawa.ca/snowgo

We kindly ask that you refrain from

attending OWCS onsite programs if

you are experiencing

signs of a contagious

illness. Thank you!



Christmas Pretzel Turtles

Ingredients:

20 small mini pretzels

20 chocolate covered caramel candies

20 pecan halves

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F

2. Arrange the pretzels in a single layer on a parchment lined cookie sheet. Place a chocolate

caramel candy on each pretzel.

3. Bake for 4 minutes. While the candy is warm, press a pecan half onto each candy covered

pretzel. Cool completely before storing in an airtight container. Enjoy!

Extra Shopping Bus

Thursday, January 21 T & T Supermarket

Thursday, February 18

Bayshore Mall

Thursday March 18

College Square

Registration for all trips begins on December 7, 2015 Call Renee at 613-728-6016

Weekend Socials

Sunday January 17 Afternoon at the movies, Classic film

Sabrina with Audrey Hepburn and Humphrey Bogart

Sunday February 21

Winter drive and lunch at Malones

Sunday March 13 St. Patrick’s Day dinner at

St. Georges Parish

Cost is $6.00 for transportation.

Client is responsible for lunch/ticket costs.


W E’ R E O N T H E W E B !

F O L L O W U S O N FAC E B O O K

AN D T W I T T E R ! Y O U W I L L F I N D

U P D AT E S O N O U R P R O G R AM S

AN D H AP P E N I N G S AT O W C S

Ottawa West Community Support is

committed to responding to seniors and

physically disabled persons needing assistance to

remain living independently at home. Assistance

is provided through a creative community based

support service.

OWCS was initiated in 1979 by Christian

churches in the west end of Ottawa who were

motivated by the love of Jesus Christ, to provide

practical services to all elderly persons in need

regardless of race, colour or creed. It continues

to be supported by churches in our community.

Our Services

Assisted Living Services (ALS)

Homemaking, Respite & Personal Care

Adult Day Program

Transportation Programs

Friendly Visiting, Telephone Assurance Programs Home Maintenance, Odd Jobs, Yard Work &

Snow Removal

Aging In Place (AIP)

Housecleaning

Foot Care & Hair Salon Services

Congregate Dining and Social Outings

Going Home Project

1137 Wellington Street West

Ottawa, ON K1Y 2Y8

613-728-6016

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Support

Take a Break Answers!

1. B) Bing Crosby

2. C) Bedford Falls

3. C) 364

4. A) Parson Brown

5. D) Bob Cratchit

Did you know: In the Christmas film

“It’s a Wonderful Life” George Bailey

refers to his daughter, Zuzu as “my little

ginger snap.” This is a reference to the

brand name of ginger snaps that was made

by the National Biscuit Company

(Nabisco) at the time.

Your privacy is important to us. The Privacy

Officer at OWCS is Lee McCarthy.

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