The Reporter JULY A Message from the Manager of Programs and Volunteer Services

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1 JULY 2017 The Reporter The Rekai Centres: Sherbourne Place * 345 Sherbourne * Tel: * Fax: A Message from the Manager of Programs and Volunteer Services Table of Contents Page 1: A Message from the Director of Programs, Community Partnerships and Volunteer Services Page 2: Swimming Outing, Cultural Day, Residents Council Page 3: Happenings at Sherbourne Place Page 4-7: Local & Community Happenings in June 2017 Page 8: Sports Corner with Elgene Page 9: Welcome Committee, Welcome to the Family Page 10: Volunteer Requests and Services Page 11: Resident, Family and Friend Feedback Page 12: Grand River Lunch Cruise Page 13: Looking back June Page 14: Location Changes Page 15: July Outings, Resident Birthdays, In Memory Page 16: Upcoming Monthly Bus Outings Hello Everyone! It seems as though we are in for a wet summer. I want to remind everyone that although it may be rainier than usual it is still hot! Here are some tips to remember during our warm summer days: drink lots of water to keep hydrated, wear sunscreen (the sun can still reach you on cloudy days), wear light clothing and don t forget your hats and sunglasses! The Life Enrichment Department is dedicated to providing you with plenty of opportunities to get out and enjoy the summer weather. Please take a look at our calendar and note what s happening this month Outing Schedule: July 5 th : Riverdale Farms July 7 th : Sunshine Centre for Seniors July 1th: Harbourfront Outing July 17 th : Dragon Pearl Buffet July 18 th : Picnic in the Park July 19 th : Fallsview Casino July 24 th : Sunshine Centre for Seniors July 27 th : Swimming Club Highlights: Happy Birthday Canada July 1 st Birling Band July 6 th Jam Session July 8 th Cultural Day: July 13 th Resident BBQ Lunches July 14 th and 28 th Memorial Service July 28 th Happy Canada Day Everyone! Kayla Johnston Manager of Programs and Volunteer Services

2 July 2017 RESIDENTS COUNCIL JOIN US TO DISCUSS IMPORTANT ISSUES THAT IMPACT YOU! DATE: July 11 th 2017 TIME: 1:30PM WHERE: CRAFT ROOM Just keep SWIMMING! The Swimming Club will be going swimming on July 27 th 2017! Let a Life Enrichment staff know if you would like to attend! Cultural Day Our multicultural day this month will be held on July 13 th We will be celebrating The Netherlands! Some of the programs you can participate in are Discussions, Trivia, and Cultural Day Party! Come out and celebrate this great country we call home! Sherbourne Place will celebrate Canada s Birthday on July 1 st!

3 Local & Community Happenings in July 2017 Canada 150: Discovery Way Canada 150: Discovery Way, the Ontario Science Centre s year-long installation about the stories behind transformational Canadian inventions and innovations, from the lightbulb to the flight recorder February 12, 2017 November 12, 2017 Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills Rd, Toronto I s All Happening So Fast at The University of Toronto It s All Happening So Fast, on display at the University of Toronto s Art Museum, is an exhibition that employs a multitude of materials to create intersecting narratives by multiple voices including protagonists of the modern project, Indigenous Peoples, environmentalists, judges, artists, and photographers to challenge basic assumptions about Canada s relationship to nature. Each of the exhibition s narrative sequences includes environmental disasters representing six organizing themes: the failure of the modern project; resource exploitation in Canada s northern territories; development of energy infrastructures; nuclear contamination; water and air pollution; and industrial May 3 th, 2017 July 15 th, 2017 fishing and forestry operations. U of T Art Centre- 15 Kings College Circle, Toronto Wizard of OZ The Experience the beloved family tale, The Wizard of Oz, at the Lower Ossington Theatre beginning this June. The production tells a story of a Kansas farm girl who travels over the rainbow to discover the magical power of home. Tickets begin at $ June 16 th, 2017 August 27 th, 2017 Lower Ossington Theatre, 100A Ossington Ave, Toronto

4 Local & Community Happenings in July 2017 Odysseo The internationally acclaimed entertainment company Cavalia brings its latest production Odysseo to Mississauga this summer. Odysseo transports spectators to a new level of beauty, grace, and magic. The show features 65 magnificent horses and 48 talented riders, acrobats, dancers, stilt walkers and musicians. Tickets are priced from $39.50 to $ June 21 st, 2017 July 17 th, 2017 Hershey Centre Rose Cherry Place, Mississauga Waterfront Artisan Market Back for its second year, the Waterfront Artisan Market will make Toronto s waterfront will come alive every Saturday from May 20 until October in HTO Park. Presented by The Waterfront Business Improvement Area (BIA) and operated by Scadding Court Community Centre, Toronto s waterfront open-air market features a carefully curated mix of 75 local, up-and-coming artisans, crafters, chefs and bakers. May 20 st, 2017 October 7 th, 2017 HTO Park, Toronto I Remember: VIMY 100 This exhibit is the result of the reflections of photojournalist Racheal McCaig on the magnificence of a monument commemorating the Battle of Vimy Ridge: an affirmation of a young country that has now reached adulthood and a decisive moment in Canada s history. June 20 th July 31 st 2017 Toronto Alliance Française Toronto 24 Spadina Rd,

5 Local & Community Happenings in July 2017 Out of the Depths: The Blue Whale Story Get up close to one of the world s most mysterious, and largest animals ever in this ROM original exhibition. Follow the 2014 story of the blue whales that captured the hearts of a nation. Tickets vary from $ $ Every Tuesday May 25, September 4, 2017 ROM- 100 Queens Park, Toronto Adelaide Eats Outdoor Food Market The Toronto Market Co team is bringing back their 3rd annual outdoor food market in the Financial District. Located at Adelaide and University, Adelaide Eats will feature 13 local chefs, restaurants and food entrepreneurs with dishes that will tantalize your taste buds. The market is open to the public on weekdays for eight weeks beginning June Every Wednesday June 1, 2017 July 28, 2017 Adelaide Place, Toronto 2017 Toronto Summer Music Festival This summer, in celebration of Canada s Sesquicentennial, we will explore the music of Canada and feature the very best of Canada s many world-renowned classical performers. Tickets range from $ $28.00 per concert. July 13, 2017 August 5, 2017 Koerner Hall and Walter Hall, Toronto

6 Local & Community Happenings in July 2017 Toronto Public Library Parliament Street 269 Gerrard St. East The 519 LGTBQ communities 519 Church Street

7 Sports Corner with Elgene Welcome to July, everyone. And Happy 150th birthday, Canada!! This is the month where the contenders and pretenders in baseball are separated. By the end of this month, we will know if the Jays will be making another post season run or will be trading for the future. Sticking with the Blue Jays, Justin Smoak is having a career year and is on the verge of making his first all star team. Fans can vote for him online at bluejays.com. Let's try to get him in. Switching gears to hockey and basketball, both the Leafs and Raptors have gotten better. The Leafs took offensive defenseman Timothy Liljegren. According to scouts, he is possibly the steal of the draft. Meanwhile, the Raptors took OG Anunoby. He is a shut down defender with a lot of upside. Look for both these players to make a big impact in the not too distant future. Well folks, that's it for now. See u in August.

8 Welcome Committee Sherbourne Place is looking for residents to be a part of the Welcome Committee! Our first meeting will be held on July,2017! Craft Room Time: 1:30PM Welcome to the REKAI Family Silva V. Lan-Chan W.

9 Does your loved one require 1:1 visits with a volunteer? Volunteers at Sherbourne Place can spend time with your loved one while engaging in various leisure activities such as outdoor strolls in the park, a trip to the library or coffee shop, reading and reminiscing. If you would like to sign your loved one up for 1:1 volunteer visits please contact the Life Enrichment Staff on your floor. Kayla Johnston ext. 233 (Manager of Programs) Alyssa 2 nd floor Lucy 3 rd floor Luca 4 th floor ext. 252

10 Dear Residents, Family and Friends We want to know your feedback!!! What kinds of programs do you want to see? Do you enjoy the programs we have now? What kinds of outings would you like to go on? What kind of themed parties and events would you like to see? We want to know your input. Please feel free to leave your suggestions in the LE drop box, or with the Life Enrichment Staff on your floor. Kayla Johnston ext. 233 (Manager of Programs) Alyssa 2 nd floor Lucy 3 rd floor Luca 4 th floor ext. 252

11 ALL ABOARD! Everyone should be able to experience a cruise on the Grand River! Join us on Monday August 21 st as we set sail on a lunch cruise down the Grand River. Family & Friends Welcome! August 21 st Time: We will be leaving SP at 9:00AM. Boarding time is 11:30AM. Cruise length is 2 hours. Cost: $35.00 Per Person Lunch Menu: Fresh Baked Muffins & Juice upon boarding, home-baked bread, sliced roast beef (can be substituted with chicken or pasta), mashed potatoes, vegetables, home-baked apple pie, tea/coffee. Spots are limited! To reserve your spot please contact the Manager of Programs & Volunteer Services Kayla Johnston at ext. 233

12 LOCATION CHANGES AT SHERBOURNE PLACE LIFE ENRICHMENT As many of you have probably noticed there have been some location changes at Sherbourne Place. The Life Enrichment staff have moved upstairs! The offices in the Craft Room are now where you can find the Life Enrichment Team! The LE department also has new phone extensions. For the Director of Community Partnerships, Programs & Volunteer Services or the Manager of Programs and Volunteer Services please call ext. 233 For any of the Life Enrichment Aides (Alyssa, Lucy or Luca) please call ext. 252 ANNIE WONG Annie Wong s office is now located downstairs. If you need her please see the Receptionist. Trust Hours with Annie during regular work days are: Monday-Friday 9:15AM-9:45PM Main Floor Dining Room Table Monday-Friday 2:00PM-3:00PM Taking requests at reception area. Annie will distribute trust monies in that time interval. Looking Back at June

13 Regent Park Music Students at Sherbourne Place Doughnuts & Dads

14 July Bus Outings July Birthdays Riverdale Farm 9:30AM-2:00PM Contact: Alyssa Torres Sunshine Centre 8:45AM-4:00PM Contact: Alyssa Torres Harbourfront Trip 9:30AM-12:00PM Contact: Lucy Zhou Dragon Pearl Buffet 10:45AM-2:30PM Contact: Lucy Zhou Picnic in the Park 11:30AM-2:00PM Contact: Luca Occhuizzi Bruno L. July 01 Laura G. July 07 Maria C. July 10 Virginia W. July 10 Elizabeth Z. July 11 James F. July 14 George R. July 17 Wanda M. July 27 Jason M. July 27 Karel M. July 29 Fallsview Casino 9:00AM-5:00PM Contact: Alyssa Torres Sunshine Centre 8:45AM-4:30PM Contact: Luca Occhuizzi Swimming Club 1:00PM-4:00PM Contact: Luca Occhuizzi To sign up for outings please contact the LE department at ext 252 Esther A. Ross S. Erzsebet T.

15 July 2017 SHERBOURNE PLACE UPCOMING BUS OUTINGS August: Canadian National Exhibition Sunshine Center for seniors Swimming at Variety Village Camping September: Chudleigh s Apple Farm Sunshine Center for seniors Swimming at Variety Village Please stay tuned for upcoming outings and further details in the next few months