December 2025 Communication
Monthly Family Town Hall Meetings
Join Carrie for updates on the new Home and sector changes.
Second Wednesday of the month – we will not meet in December
Next meeting will be January 14, 2026 – 3 to 4pm in the Chapel
Or join remotely using this link
Resident Rights – continued
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.
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.
Footwear Reminder— As a reminder, please do not wear wet boots or shoes into the home. There are foot covers available for your use in the front vestibule. Thank you for assisting to keep our Residents and Staff safe and our home clean.
Fairvern Family Portal
Fairvern has a dedicated platform where family can find up to date information about the Home. In 2026 we will moving away from email updates and using the Portal for communication. Signing up for alerts is quick and easy at the following link: https://www.engagemuskoka.ca/fairvern-family-portal
Life Enrichment Calendar of Events
Dec. 2nd – 7:00 p.m. Cameron of Lochiel Pipes and Drums
Dec. 6th – 2:00 p.m. Resident & Family Christmas Party, Bake Sale and Grandma's Treasures Event
Dec. 11th – 2:00 p.m. Resident Birthday Party: Patti & Mick Entertainment
Dec. 15th – 2:00 p.m. Friends of Fairvern party featuring Leah Leslie
Dec. 17th – 6:15 p.m. Christmas Lights Tour Bus Trip
Dec. 19th – 2:00 p.m. Fairvern Santa Claus Parade
Dec. 21st – 2:00 p.m. Joyful Tea
Dec. 24th - 10:30 Christmas spiritual program with Pastor Harry
Dec. 25th – Merry Christmas! Residents will remain in the dining room after their meal to open their gifts – all staff will assist (more details to come). 1st floor will be after breakfast, 2nd floor will be after lunch.
December 31 - 2:00 New Year's party with Rob entertaining
Secret Santa
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 Monday December 15th. 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
Fairvern Community Parade, Friday December 19th
🎄 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 19th
🕑 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
Friends of Fairvern
Grandma’s Treasures Sale
Saturday December 6th, we will be holding a sale at Fairvern in the Activity Centre from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. It will comprise of some Christmas decorations & many estate items including some lovely gently used dishes.
At the same time, for those who have need of some homemade goodies, a Bake Sale will be held in the 1st Floor Main Lounge.
For those of you who like to bake, donations of baked goods would be very much appreciated.
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Friends of Fairvern Baking
Coming soon: Mincement Tarts, Butter Tarts and more Pumpkin Pies just in time for Christmas.
The freezer is still stocked with Tourtieres at $20.00 each, Wild Blueberry pies, Bumbleberry, & Apple pies at $15.00 each.
Remember all you need to do is take your choice from the freezer and 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 email to:
Friendsoffairvern1982@gmail.com
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 – Sat. Nov. 8th & Sun. Nov. 9th, 2025
The Friends of Fairvern are pleased to announce that we had a very successful fundraiser as a vendor at the Huntsville Legion Christmas Market. We also manned the Legion kitchen and served up yummy breakfast & lunch items for the vendors and the public to purchase.
Our vendor’s 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 $2500.00.
All money raised goes directly to supporting the residents at Fairvern.
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.
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Year End Charitable Giving
Just a reminder that Friends of Fairvern is registered with the CRA as a charitable organization. If you still have room in your budget this year, the Friends of Fairvern would be honoured to have you include us in any year-end charitable giving you plan to make.
Cheques should be made out to The Friends of Fairvern & can be mailed to The Friends of Fairvern, c/o Fairvern Long Term Care Home, 14 Mill St., Huntsville, Ontario P1H 2A4 or dropped off at Fairvern’s Business Office.
Or you can make an E-Transfer Donation by sending it by email to our email address: Friendsoffairvern1982@gmail.com Please remember to stipulate in the e-transfer note section that it is a donation you are making and provide where you would like your charitable receipt sent to.
All donations deposited by December 31st will qualify for a charitable receipt for the 2025 Income Tax Year.
Thank you for your consideration.
Meals at Fairvern
Beginning in September, families, visitors, etc., will be able to purchase a meal to enjoy at Fairvern with their loved one(s). Meal costs are as follows:
Breakfast: $8.00
Lunch: $12.00
Dinner: $15.00
If you wish to purchase a meal, we ask that you call the kitchen (705-789-6011, ext. 4332) at least 24 hours in advance. Payment for meals will be added to the monthly invoice once consent is obtained and the contract has been update to reflect this charge. If you wish to take part, please come to the Business Office.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Caitlin Hall, Manager of Support Services at 705-789-6011 ext. 4546. We look forward to bringing this service back to families.
Thank you!
