Fairvern Family Portal

Friends of Fairvern

Tag Day

Tag Day for the Friends of Fairvern will take place on Friday August 1^st, 2025 at various locations around Huntsville and in some of the surrounding towns. We are still in need of volunteers to help tag. Even if you only have a few hours to spare that day we would so appreciate your help. If you would like to assist with this event, please contact Marlene Schell at 705-789-4363. If unable to help at the event, please consider supporting the tag day by making a donation. If you prefer to donate by e-transfer this is possible by emailing:

Friendsoffairvern1982@gmail.com

** Money raised by The Friends of Fairvern is used to support the residents of Fairvern as needs are identified by the administration staff of the Home.

Preserve Jars

The Friends are looking for donations of either 250mL or 500 mL empty preserve jars. If you can help, please contact Marlene Schell at 705-789-4363.

Yard Sale

Once again, The Friends of Fairvern will be taking part in the annual Church Street Community Yard Sale. This year the date is Saturday July 12^th from 8:00 am – 1:00 pm. Please plan to drop by to say “Hi” and maybe see if something we have for sale piques your interest.

Friends of Fairvern Facebook Page

If you use Facebook, please follow, like and share our “Friends of Fairvern” Facebook Page with your friends. This will help us to increase our public exposure.

Homemade Frozen Pies

Now that it’s berry season, once again our wonderful volunteers have been busy making pies to sell. The 1^st floor dining room freezer is fully stocked with the following kinds of pies:

Strawberry

Strawberry/Rhubarb

Rhubarb &

Bumbleberry

Large fruit pies are priced at $15.00 or small ones are $8.00 each.

Payment is on the honour system. Take a pie/s and either leave the cash in the cash box on the wall beside the freezer or complete an e-transfer to:

Friendsoffairvern1982@gmail.com

We are so grateful to Rebecca Kelly O’Hearn of Kelly’s Home Furniture for assisting us in the purchase of a small chest freezer that we can take to events in order to sell our frozen pies and other things that need to be kept frozen. The Kelly family have always been a wonderful supporter of the Friends of Fairvern.

Nuit Blanche North Huntsville

The Friends of Fairvern will be participating in this popular Street Festival on Saturday July 19^th. The event begins at 8:00 pm and we will be set up on the lawn of Trinity United Church selling dishes of ice cream and local strawberries to the public. A big thank you to Belly’s Ice Cream Company and Kawartha Dairy for donating the ice cream for this event and to Aaron at Taylor’s Strawberry Farm for providing us with our strawberries.

Resident Summer B.B.Q.

With the warmer weather (finally!) here, we will be starting our resident summer barbeques in the coming weeks. Barbeques will be happening bi-monthly starting on Wednesday, July 9. Each barbeque will be at lunch time beginning at 12:00pm. The menu will be changing for each barbeque with suggestions from Resident Food for Thought Committee. Although, the entire Home will be having the BBQ lunch, we will be alternating which floor dines outside. For the first BBQ on July 9, First Floor resident will be dining outside. Some tables will still be set inside for residents who choose not to eat outside. In the event of inclement weather, the food will still be barbequed, however; meal service will resume as per normal

"Barbecue is an experience that goes beyond taste. It's about creating memories and moments." - Melissa Cookston

Some of the Activation Activities and Events for July:

Canada Week:

July 1 - Strawberry social in the Pavilion and Maple Leaf Collage

July 2 - Canadian Trivia and Canadian Talk tidbits

July 3 - Let's travel to Canada and Canadian Landmark discussion

July 4 - Canadian Craft

July 15 - Milkshake Day!

July 22 - Birthday party with Helen Stewart

We are celebrating Pride week on July 21-25

July 21 Mocktails for Residents and Staff

July 23 dress in Rainbow colours

July 23 - Jeopardy (The Pine's Residents are going to join us)

July 29 - First annual Fairvern Water Fight! (The Pine's Residents are coming for this as well)

July 31 - The Patty and Mack Trio entertainment (New to Fairvern)

Life Enrichment Manager

Christina Rochette joined the team at Fairvern as the Life Enrichment Manager on Monday March 3rd. Christina also holds this position at the Pines and will be leading the departments in both District of Muskoka homes. She has 35 years of experience having held various roles over those many years such as Activity Aide, Volunteer Co-Ordinator, Program Co-Ordinator, Aquatic Supervisor, CARF Accreditation Lead and Activities Manager. She is an active member of the District Staff IDEA Committee to bring awareness and change ideas around inclusion, diversity, equity and anti-racism in the workplace.

Christina is passionate about providing meaningful, engaging activities for all Residents in Long Term Care. Her goal is to ensure that residents have opportunities to connect, stay active and find joy in their daily experiences.

Christina can be reached at 705-646-3485 or at christina.rochette@muskoka.on.ca.

Resident Rights Continued

24. Every resident has the right not to be restrained, except in the limited circumstances provided for under this Act and subject to the requirements provided for under this Act.

25. Every resident has the right to be provided with care and services based on a palliative care philosophy.

26. Every resident who is dying or who is very ill has the right to have family and friends present 24 hours per day.

1^st Annual Indoor Snowball Fight

A lot of fun was had with our indoor snowball fight that was held at the end of February.

Thank you to everyone that donated the snowballs for this event.

Residents Bill of Rights

21. Every resident has the right to have any friend, family member, caregiver or other person of importance to the resident attend any meeting with the licensee or the staff of the home.

22. Every resident has the right to designate a person to receive information concerning any transfer or any hospitalization of the resident and to have that person receive that information immediately.

23. Every resident has the right to receive care and assistance towards independence based on a restorative care philosophy to maximize independence to the greatest extent possible.

DJ Hair Salon

Danielle and Jasmine operate their salon in the lower level of Fairvern. They look after hair care for the Residents and will book appointments for anyone in the community. Services include cuts and colour. They can be found on Facebook at DJ Hair or at 705-380-8349.

Important Resident Tax Information

Please know that, by the end of February your letter indicating the total accommodation fees paid in 2024 for income tax purposes will be delivered. Please ensure that you file this IMPORTANT DOCUMENT in a safe place in order to successfully complete the income tax submission for your loved one who resides at Fairvern.

Congratulations to Dallas Miller

Please join us in congratulating Dallas Miller on her new role as Director of Care at our sister home, The Pines. Dallas has been a valuable member of the nursing leadership team at Fairvern, as the Co-Director of Care for the past two years. She consistently demonstrated her dedication, compassion, and optimism for Fairvern. In her new position, Dallas will be responsible for overseeing The Pines nursing department and resident care. We are excited for Dallas and her new chapter, however, appreciate the impact she has left on Fairvern and will be missed.

Family Council

Hello Family Members and Caregivers!

Your Fairvern Family Council will be having our monthly, virtual meet-up on Tuesday, Feb 25, 2025, at 6pm. All those with loved ones residing (or even previously residing) at Fairvern are welcome to attend Family Council Meetings, this is a great place to find support, ask questions, and connect with others.

Please join us via Zoom here:
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/85990310493?pwd=QW5fyQ1ICwIiwIcX3fWNcmJFuQL3ja.1

Meeting ID: 859 9031 0493
Passcode: GArUZ8

Any questions about how meetings work or how to join? Please reach out to fairvernfamilycouncil@gmail.com you can also request we call you back if you want to chat, please just provide your preferred phone number in your email.

Care Conference

Care Conference, also called a family care conference, is a meeting where Fairvern Team Members (RPN, PSW, Manager of Support Services, Social Worker if applicable, Physio if applicable, and Activation) discuss a Resident's current health status, treatment plan, and future care needs with the Resident and Family/Support person, allowing for open communication, questions, and collaborative decision-making regarding care.

Conferences are held six (6) weeks after a Resident has moved to Fairvern and annually thereafter, they typically take thirty (30) minutes. Additional conferences can be requested by the Resident/Family at any time, if necessary.

Key aspects of a care conference:

Introductions:

The meeting will start with introductions of all team members involved and a clear explanation of the purpose of the conference. 

Medical overview:

Healthcare providers will present the patient's current medical condition, including diagnosis, symptoms, recent changes, and relevant test results. 

Care plan discussion:

The team will review the current care plan, explaining the rationale behind treatments, medications, and therapies. 

Goal setting:

The Resident, Family/Support person and healthcare team will discuss the goals of care, considering quality of life and desired level of intervention. 

Decision-making:

Depending on the situation, the Family/Support person will be involved in making decisions regarding treatment options, including potential risks and benefits. 

Question and answer session:

Ample time will be provided for Resident and family members to ask questions and express concerns regarding care. 

Next steps and follow-up:

The team will outline the next steps in the care plan, including any necessary follow-up

Who might attend a care conference:

· Resident: When possible, the Resident should be present to participate in discussions about their care. 

· Family members: Immediate family members, significant others, or designated caregivers 

Healthcare team: Nurses, social workers, physiotherapy, nutrition services, and activity services

Important points to remember:

Come prepared:

Review any records or questions you may have beforehand. 

Express your concerns:

Feel comfortable sharing any worries or questions you have about care. 

Ask for clarification:

If anything is unclear, ask for further explanation from the healthcare team. 

Take notes:

It can be helpful to jot down important information discussed during the conference. 

Ask for clarification:

If anything is unclear, ask for further explanation from the healthcare team. 

Take notes:

It can be helpful to jot down important information discussed during the conference. 

Friends of Fairvern

Friends of Fairvern Baking

Fresh Chicken Pot Pies and Butter Tarts are now available in the Friends of Fairvern Freezer for purchase. Prices as marked.

The freezer is still stocked with Wild Blueberry pies, and Peach & Apple pies at $15.00 each.

A reminder that we have regular size pies and some smaller pies.

To purchase please take your choice from the freezer and if you pay cash leave your money in the black cash box mounted on the wall to the right of the freezer.

E-Transfer Payments for payment by email to: Friendsoffairvern1982@gmail.com

All the money raised goes towards enhancing the Residents’ lives so please think of The Friends’ baking when you’re planning your next meal or celebration.

Friends of Fairvern Facebook Page

If you use Facebook, please follow, like and share our “Friends of Fairvern” Facebook Page with your friends. This will help us to increase our public exposure.

Help Wanted

If your family and friends complement you on your pastry making skills, we could use your assistance. Please contact Brenda Greer at 7brendag@gmail.com or 705-789-3829.

Our baking volunteers get together approximately 4 – 5 times a year at Fairvern to make pies and/or tarts. We have a lot of fun and would love to welcome you to our team.

Fairvern Wear

We will be offering to purchase Fairvern wear. Please see the attached flyer for the options. Orders and payment need to be received by Friday March 14th 2025. Sample sizes will be available in the lower level of Fairvern later this week.

Fire Compliance Update

There has been an extension granted for homes to be sprinkler compliant from January 1, 2025 to July 1, 2026 if a home is being redeveloped and will be occupied by that date. Fairvern meets these criteria. This extension and requirements for compliance make it unnecessary to complete the construction plan for the current home that was shared in the Fall. Fairvern will be making some updates to our Fire Safety Plan based on requirements and will be working with the local Fire Department to ensure compliance.

Fairvern Family Council

The Fairvern Family Council meets monthly with the purpose of enhancing the quality of life, well-being and happiness of the Residents who call Fairvern home. The Family Council functions as a cooperative and collaborative group that provides input on the Homes’ practices and decisions, by acting on shared concerns. All Family and Friends of Residents are encouraged to join the meetings.

The meetings take place virtually on ZOOM.

The next meeting is Tuesday, January 14 at 6:00 pm.

Carrie Acton is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

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Residents Bill of Rights – continued

19. Every resident has the right to,

i. participate fully in the development, implementation, review and revision of their plan of care,

ii. give or refuse consent to any treatment, care or services for which their consent is required by law and to be informed of the consequences of giving or refusing consent,

iii. participate fully in making any decision concerning any aspect of their care, including any decision concerning their admission, discharge or transfer to or from a long-term care home and to obtain an independent opinion with regard to any of those matters, and

iv. have their personal health information within the meaning of the Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004 kept confidential in accordance with that Act, and to have access to their records of personal health information, including their plan of care, in accordance with that Act.

20. Every resident has a right to ongoing and safe support from their caregivers to support their physical, mental, social and emotional wellbeing and their quality of life and to assistance in contacting a caregiver or other person to support their needs.

21. Every resident has the right to have any friend, family member, caregiver or other person of importance to the resident attend any meeting with the licensee or the staff of the home.

Activation Department

December was filled with many fun activities for the residents and staff. The month consisted of many Christmas Parties, great music, goat visits and many laughs. Some photos have been included of the events.

More fun is scheduled for January. Some of these are Elvis Presley music appreciation, winter science experiments, musical performers, Robbie Burns Day, spa days and crafts. Please take a look at the January calendar and feel free to come and join in the fun!

Friends of Fairvern Baking

Coming soon: Chicken Pot Pies and Buttertarts to help get us through the long cold winter. Once they’re ready for purchase, we’ll post it on our Facebook page and put posters up at the front entrance of Fairvern.

The freezer is stocked with Wild Blueberry, Peach & Apple pies at $15.00 each.

A reminder there are regular and small pies available.

**Remember all you need to do is take your choice from the freezer and if paying cash leave your money in the black cash box mounted on the wall to the right of the freezer.

**E-Transfer Payments for our baking is now possible by sending to: Friendsoffairvern1982@gmail.com

All the money raised goes towards enhancing the Residents’ lives so please think of The Friends’ baking when you’re planning your next meal or celebration.

Final Totals of Funds Raised at our Fall Fundraisers:

Meatballs & Mind Games Dinner & Show held at the Huntsville Legion in September - $11,785.55

Christmas Craft Show at the Huntsville Legion in November - $1,765.00

Thank you to all those who supported these fundraisers. All money raised goes directly to supporting the residents.

Friends of Fairvern Facebook Page

If you use Facebook, please follow, like and share our new “Friends of Fairvern” Facebook Page with your friends. This will help us to increase our public exposure.

Winter Footwear

For the safety of our Residents and Staff, and to keep our floors clean, we ask that you not wear your winter footwear into the home. There will be boot covers available in the front vestibule for use and you are free to leave your boots on the boot trays also located there.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Christmas Dinner

Family is invited to enjoy Christmas dinner at Fairvern. Please see attached poster for more information.

Resident Bill of Rights – continued

16. Every resident has the right to proper accommodation, nutrition, care and services consistent with their needs.

17. Every resident has the right to be told both who is responsible for and who is providing the resident’s direct care.

18. Every resident has the right to be afforded privacy in treatment and in caring for their personal needs.

Please Welcome Danielle Connor – Hair Stylist

We are pleased to announce that Danielle Connor will be joining Fairvern as out Hair Stylist beginning the week of December 1, 2024. She will be providing services Tuesday through Fridays on site. If consent has been given for services, she will arrange appointments as per the contract and if you would like to sign your loved on up for services please let the home know. Take a minute to say Hello and welcome her to Fairvern when you are here.

Prices are listed below.

Thursday December 5 – Come join us the residents at Fairvern for our Friends of Fairvern Christmas Party. We will be celebrating in the Activity Center at 2pm. We have many activities planned! Take a picture with Santa, decorate Christmas cookies, make Christmas cards, sing Christmas carols, eat sweet treats and more!!

Saturday December 7^th – Join us when Muskoka Goat Away comes to the Home to visit at 2pm.

Saturday December 14 – Family and Resident Christmas Party with music by Twoheartscontent! Join us at 2pm in the Rose Room for great music, sweet treats, and some Christmas fun! Everyone is welcome!

Tuesday December 17^th-Christmas Concert and Fairvern Staff Long Service Recognition. Join us at 6:30pm in the Rose Room for some great entertainment and to recognize some of our staff for their long service.

Fairvern Community Parade, Friday December 20th

🎄 Hey Huntsville! Join the Fairvern Community Parade and help brighten the day for the wonderful residents of Fairvern Long-Term Care Home.

Get creative and decorate your car, truck, bike, or wagon with festive flair, spreading holiday cheer as you roll by.

📅 Friday, December 20^th
🕑 2:00 p.m.
📍 14 Mill St., Huntsville

Let’s bring the holiday magic—our residents will be watching with smiles from their windows or outside (weather permitting)!

Contact Mary Woodruff at 705-78-6011 extension 4339 or email mary.woodruff@muskoka.on.ca

Secret Santa is back!! Come pick a number from the Business Office window and get matched with a resident. Purchase a gift valued at under $25. Gifts are to be wrapped and labelled with the resident’s name and returned before Wednesday December 18. If you are gifting clothing, please reach out about labeling before you wrap the gift. Please ask if you are needing gift ideas or specific sizes for residents, or if you have any questions call Mary Woodruff at 705-789-6011 extension 4339 or

email mary.woodruff@muskoka.on.ca

The Friends of Fairvern’s New Logo

We are excited to announce that The Friends of Fairvern have a new Logo. The logo will be used on all our correspondence and at our fundraising functions moving forward.

A huge thank you to Victor Mamychev who provided his graphic design skills free of charge to help us create a logo that will signify the Friends as we move forward into the future.

Friends of Fairvern Baking

Coming soon: Mincement Tarts and Tourtieres just in time for Christmas. Once they’re ready for purchase, we’ll post it on our Facebook page and put posters up at Fairvern.

The freezer is still stocked with Wild Blueberry pies, fresh Peach & Apple pies at $15.00 each.

A reminder that we have regular size pies and some smaller pies for those who live alone or have smaller appetites.

**Remember all you need to do is take your choice from the freezer and if paying cash leave your money in the black cash box mounted on the wall to the right of the freezer.

**E-Transfer Payments for our baking is now possible by sending it by email to: Friendsoffairvern1982@gmail.com

All the money raised goes towards enhancing the Residents’ lives so please think of The Friends’ baking when you’re planning your next meal or having friends in for dessert over the holidays.

Christmas Craft Show at the Huntsville Legion

The Friends of Fairvern are pleased to announce that they had a very successful fundraiser as a vendor at the Huntsville Legion Christmas Market.

Our table consisted of homemade crafts and baked goods. Thank you to everyone who supported us by contributing items for us to sell or came by to make a purchase. At last count we made over $1800.00.

All money raised goes directly to supporting the residents.

Gramma’s Treasure Sale

The Friends held a successful treasure sale in the Home on Saturday November 23^rd. They raised approximately $400. Thank you to everyone who came out and made purchases.

Friends of Fairvern Facebook Page

If you use Facebook, please follow, like and share our “Friends of Fairvern” Facebook Page with your friends. This will help us to increase our public exposure.

Redevelopment Update

Fairvern hosted our consultants from Bessant Pelech and Associates October 23 -25. Sessions were held with staff focusing on the Small House model and our Food Services model. In total 30 staff participated over the course of the 2 days including some our colleagues from The Pines. The sessions included an overview of the production finish model and foodservice process mapping as well as overview of small house and small house process mapping exercises.

I am also happy to share that as of today, November 7, 2024, the completion of the super structure of our new home is complete! In the original schedule the completion of the roof was slated for January 27, 2025, and it has been completed 52 days ahead of schedule not including Christmas week which is AMAZING. The pouring of footings began on November, 3 2023 which makes it almost a year to the day of starting, that the roof slab is complete. Huge thank you to all the team on site and behind the scenes who made this possible!

Review of Resident Rights – continued

13. Every resident has the right to keep and display personal possessions, pictures and furnishings in their room subject to safety requirements and the rights of other residents.

14. Every resident has the right to manage their own financial affairs unless the resident lacks the legal capacity to do so.

15. Every resident has the right to exercise the rights of a citizen.

Alternate Sprinkler Solution Update

We continue to work with our partners who will be completing the work and at this time, we are still awaiting the appropriate approvals for the project to start. Communication will be shared as soon as the start date has been determined.

Winter Footwear

We have been fortunate to have such beautiful fall weather however that will change. For the safety of our Residents and Staff, and to keep our floors clean, we ask that you not wear your winter footwear into the home. There will be boot covers available in the front vestibule for use and you are free to leave your boots on the boot trays also located there.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Christmas Craft Show at the Huntsville Legion

The Friends of Fairvern will be a vendor in the Christmas Market being held at the Huntsville Legion on Saturday November 16^th & Sunday November 17^th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on both days. There will be 40 vendors, and the Legion will have a luncheon available.

Homemade crafts and baked goods will be offered by the Friends. We are still looking for donations of craft items so if you have any to contribute, please drop them off at our booth at the Legion Saturday morning or contact Brenda Greer at 705-789-3829 or email at 7brendag@gmail.com to arrange a pick up.

All money raised goes directly to supporting the residents.

Friends of Fairvern Facebook Page

If you use Facebook, please follow, like and share our new “Friends of Fairvern” Facebook Page with your friends. This will help us to increase our public exposure.

Friends of Fairvern Baking

The freezer is now fully stocked with additional Wild Blueberry pies, fresh Peach & Apple pies at $15.00 each. When last checked there was only 1 remaining box of our latest batch of butter tarts at a cost of $12.00.

A reminder that we have regular size pies and some smaller pies for those who live alone or have smaller appetites.

Remember all you need to do is take your choice from the freezer and if paying cash leave your money in the black cash box mounted on the wall to the right of the freezer.

E-Transfer Payments for our baking is now possible by sending it by email to: Friendsoffairvern1982@gmail.com

All the money raised goes towards enhancing the Residents’ lives so please think of The Friends’ baking when you’re planning your next meal or having friends in for a bite.

We Invite you to join us!

There are many great activities and opportunities coming up at Fairvern.

Wednesday November 6 - We are grateful to have had members of the Huntsville Legion come to Fairvern to host our Remembrance Day Service for Residents, Families and Staff.

Monday November 11 - For Observance of Remembrance Day, individuals from Fairvern will attend the service at the cenotaph and lay a wreath of behalf of our Home and Veterans.

Tuesday November 19 – Our Celebration of Life will be held in the Fairvern Chapel at 10:30am. We are gathering to honour those Fairvern residents who have passed in the last few months. This is an opportunity to remember, share stories, grieve, and encourage.

Friends of Fairvern

Saturday November 16 and Sunday November - 17 Come and support the Friends of Fairvern at the Legion Craft and Bake Sale. The Friends Bake table will be stocked with all your fresh, homemade, delicious favourites.

Saturday November 23 – Gramma’s Treasures Christmas Sale will be held at Fairvern from 9am to 3pm. There will be gifts, crafts and décor, all Christmas themed! Please come out and support the Friends of Fairvern.

Sunday November 24 –Friends of Fairvern have brought back the Joyful Tea! This is an opportunity to bring your loved one down to the Activity Center for baked treats, tea, coffee, and a visit with friends old and new.

There are many fantastic and fun things planned for the month of December!

Thursday December 5 – Come out and join us and the residents at Fairvern for our Friends of Fairvern Christmas Party. We will be celebrating in the Activity Center at 2pm. We have many activities planned! Come and take a picture with Santa, decorate Christmas cookies, make Christmas cards, sing Christmas carols, eat sweet treats and more!!

Saturday December 14 – Family and Resident Christmas Party with music by Twoheartscontent! Join us at 2pm in the Activity Center for great music, sweet treats, and some Christmas fun!

Secret Santa is back!! Starting Wednesday November 20 come pick a number from the Business office window and get matched with a resident. Purchase a gift valued at under $25. Gifts are to be wrapped and labelled with the resident’s name and returned before Wednesday December 18. Please ask if you are needing gift ideas or specific sizes for residents, or if you have any questions call Esther Murphy at 705-394-2538 or email esther.murphy@muskoka.on.ca

Continued review of Resident Bill of Rights

10. Every resident has the right to pursue social, cultural, religious, spiritual and other interests, to develop their potential and to be given reasonable assistance by the licensee to pursue these interests and to develop their potential.

11. Every resident has the right to live in a safe and clean environment.

12. Every resident has the right to be given access to protected outdoor areas in order to enjoy outdoor activity unless the physical setting makes this impossible.

Footwear Reminder

Although we have been blessed with a beautiful fall, the weather will be changing. As a reminder, please do not wear wet boots or shoes into the home. There are footcovers available for your use in the front vestibule. Thank you for assisting to keep our Residents and Staff safe and our home clean.

Fall and Winter Menu

The new Fall & Winter Menu 2024 – 2025 will begin on Monday, October 28, 2024. This menu will have lots of new options, old favourites, and the perfect dishes for those chilly days. Also, new this year the daily menu postings will feature a description of specific meal items to help clarify the menu options and promote informed choices.

Accounting Billing Changes

Fairvern will be going through some changes in our accounting/billing systems that will affect the look and feel of your accommodation invoices and payments. Look for the changes in next month’s communication.

Fairvern Long-Term Care Home is going through some changes in our accounting/billing systems that will affect the look and feel of your accommodation payments and statements.

There is no need for you to change anything regarding your billing or payments. Your first new bill will be sent on November 1st, with your first withdrawal occurring on November 15th.

Automatic Withdrawals:

If you have automatic withdrawals, it may look different on your bank statement showing a different company name.

Emailed bills/statements:

If you currently receive emailed bills/statements, this will continue, although the look and layout may differ slightly.

Mailed bills/statements:

If you currently receive mailed bills/statements, these will continue to the same address that we have on file.

We encourage you to sign up for electronic billing by supplying your email address to Debbie Biliko

Although we do not foresee delays, please be advised they may occur with billing or withdrawals.

For any billing questions, concerns, or updates such as change of address, name, banking info, etc. please contact:

Debbie Biliko

(705) 789-6011 ext. 4331

deborah.biliko@muskoka.on.ca

Thank you for your patience during this transition,

Christine Briden,

Manager of Finance, Long-Term Care

Friends of Fairvern

“MEATBALLS & MIND GAMES” Dinner & Show – Update

What a great time was had at the “Meatballs and Mind Games” event which included a sumptuous Italian dinner & an edge of your seat mentalist show by Buzz Collins. He had many participants from the audience and we were left wondering how on earth he was able to do what he did.

It was a pleasure to have Mayor Nancy Alcock attend and bring greetings from the Town of Huntsville & The District of Muskoka & share that the new Fairvern site is expected to be ready for occupancy in the spring of 2026.

Our fundraiser was very successful & The Friends of Fairvern Executive Committee would like to thank everyone who attended to demonstrate their support. We are still in the tabulating phase and will announce what this fundraiser made once we have a final figure.

Tag Day

Another successful tag day was held in August with a grand total of $6695.48 raised. The Friends would like to thank all that donated and to those who donated their time on tag day.

Join the Friends of Fairvern Facebook Page

Please follow, like and share our new “Friends of Fairvern” Facebook Page with your friends. This will help us to increase our public exposure.

Friends of Fairvern Baking

The freezer is now stocked with Wild Blueberry pies at $15.00 each & our delicious butter tarts at $12.00 a box. If you’re interested, best to get one soon as last year they both went quickly. There are still a few other kinds of pies available as well as strawberry/rhubarb or apple crisp.

A reminder that we have regular size pies and some smaller pies for those who live alone or have smaller appetites.

**Remember all you need to do is take your choice from the freezer and if paying cash leave your money in the black cash box mounted on the wall to the right of the freezer.

**E-Transfer Payments for our baking by sending it by email to: Friendsoffairvern1982@gmail.com

All the money raised goes towards enhancing the Residents’ lives so please think of The Friends’ baking when you’re planning your next meal.

Donations Needed

The Friends are looking for donations of either 250mL or 500 mL empty preserve jars. If you can help, please contact Marlene Schell at 705-789-4363.

Review of Resident Rights Continued

7. Every resident has the right to form friendships and relationships and to participate in the life of the long-term care home.

8. Every resident has the right to share a room with another resident according to their mutual wishes, if appropriate accommodation is available.

9. Every resident has the right to meet privately with their spouse or another person in a room that assures privacy.

Hair Care

Please note that Sandra, our Hairdresser, will no longer be providing services to Fairvern. We thank her for her service and recruitment is underway for a replacement. Families are more than welcome to arrange another hairdresser to come in and cut their loved ones hair. The Fairvern Hair Salon can be used. Thank you for your understanding and patience.

Staff Education

In August Fairvern hosted Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) training and recertification. GPA is a course that teaches caregivers how to understand and respond to dementia related behaviors. Staff are taught ‘respectful self-protective and gentle redirection techniques‘. More GPA courses being offered in coming months.

Jamie from Specialized Geriatric Services provided some follow-up education regarding personality disorders. Jamie covered “What is a Personality Disorder” (quick review from previous month). Discussion on care strategies for staff to utilize when working with an older adult with personality disorder such as: setting healthy boundaries, communication strategies, preventing team splitting, and care planning.

Friends of Fairvern

“MEATBALLS & MIND GAMES” Dinner & Show – Sat. Sept. 21^st at the

Huntsville Royal Canadian Legion

If you haven’t got your tickets yet, time is running out. Only 200 will be available for the evening.

The Algonquin Theatre is managing our tickets sales for this event. To purchase your tickets, you can buy them on-line from the Algonquin Theatre website or buy them in person at the Canada Summitt Centre Information Desk.

Here’s a sneak peek of the dinner menu

Appetizer (Served at Your Table)

Baguette with Butter/Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar

Individual Antipasto Bowl

Main Course (Served Buffet Style)

Penne Pasta, Authentic Italian Tomato Sauce, Three Cheese & Spinach Ravioli with a Rose’ Sauce,

Chicken Breast Parmesan Style, Meatballs, Mild or Spicy Sausage

Roasted Potatoes, Green Beans Italiano

Caesar Salad or Garden Salad

Dessert

Variety of Desserts

Tea & Coffee

Entertainment – Buzz Collins

One of North America’s leading psychological entertainers, Buzz Collins has headlined everywhere from the resorts of the Caribbean to the Las Vegas strip. His show has been described as a series of mental experiments that will leave you questioning the possible and believing in the impossible. When Buzz isn’t dropping jaws on the live stage, he can be heard weekday mornings as host of the Morning Buzz on Belleville's Rock107.

**NEW** Friends of Fairvern Facebook Page

If you use Facebook, please follow, like and share our new “Friends of Fairvern” Facebook Page with your friends. This will help us to increase our public exposure.

Friends of Fairvern Baking

Remember that homemade baked goods from the Friends Pie Freezer are available in the freezer at the back of the Rose Room. Freshly made strawberry, rhubarb, and strawberry/rhubarb pies as well as date squares and some berry or apple crisp are available. Large and small pies are available.

Coming soon: Wild Blueberry pies

**Remember all you need to do is take your choice from the freezer and if paying cash leave your money in the black cash box mounted on the wall to the right of the freezer.

**E-Transfer Payments for our baking is now possible by sending it by email to: Friendsoffairvern1982@gmail.com

All the money raised goes towards enhancing the Residents’ lives so please think of The Friends’ baking when you’re planning your next meal.

Donations Needed

The Friends are looking for donations of either 250mL or 500 mL empty preserve jars. If you can help, please contact Marlene Schell at 705-789-4363.

Fixing Long Term Care Act – Resident Bill of Rights

This month we will review the following:

4. Every resident has the right to freedom from abuse.

5. Every resident has the right to freedom from neglect by the licensee and staff.

6. Every resident has the right to communicate in confidence, receive visitors of their choice and consult in private with any person without interference.

Staff Appreciation

On August 14, Fairvern will be hosting an Appreciation event for all our team members. A special BBQ will be held on all shifts to say thank you for the care and compassion that each member shows! If you are here, take a minute to recognize the tremendous work of our team!

Friends of Fairvern Annual Tag Day – Friday, August 2

The Friends will be out around town and surrounding areas on Friday, August 2 collecting donations to enrich the lives of the Residents at Fairvern. In the past, the Friends support has assisted in many areas and this support is truly appreciated. If you see a volunteer while you are out on this day, please thank you them for all they do and consider a donation.

Friends of Fairvern Fall Fundraiser:

A Reminder to Get your tickets soon for:

An Evening of “MEATBALLS & MIND GAMES” starring BUZZ COLLINS

An authentic Italian Dinner followed by a performance by Mentalist Buzz Collins

On

Saturday September 21, 2024

At

The Huntsville Royal Canadian Legion

Tickets are on sale now from the Algonquin Theatre box office or online: https://tickets.algonquintheatre.ca/TheatreManager/1/tmEvent/tmEvent1719.html

Friends of Fairvern Facebook Page

If you use Facebook, please follow, like and share our new “Friends of Fairvern” Facebook Page with your friends. This will help us to increase our public exposure.

Friends of Fairvern Baking

The Pie Freezer in the Rose Room is fully stocked with freshly made strawberry, rhubarb, and strawberry/rhubarb pies as well as other varieties of baked goods. We have regular size pies and some smaller pies for those who live alone or have smaller appetites.

**Remember all you need to do is take your choice from the freezer and if paying cash leave your money in the black cash box mounted on the wall to the right of the freezer.

**E-Transfer Payments for our baking is now possible by sending it by email to: Friendsoffairvern1982@gmail.com

All the money raised goes towards enhancing the Residents’ lives so please think of The Friends’ baking when you’re planning your next meal.

Fairvern Family Council

Fairvern Family Council will be taking the summer off, and meetings will resume in September 2024. Meeting information will be shared.

Hello family and friends of Fairvern!

Some exciting new supports are being created for the families of our residents. There has been a Caregiving Support group that has been meeting to provide support for caregivers based on topics identified by caregivers! Other services are also offered for support, please see the survey for more information. The survey can be accessed by either scanning the QR code with smartphone device or click on the link.

Please note the group will continue and be planned in further detail after the July 28, 2024, cutoff date for the survey. There are no current scheduled meeting dates.

Look forward to hearing your feedback and if you prefer to contact me, I can be reached at Robyn.Lawryk@muskoka.on.ca or 705.394.2540.

https://forms.office.com/r/6ZYYXP2gL5?origin=lprLink

Thank you in advance,

Robyn Lawryk (Social Worker)