March 4, 2026 Communication
Choosing Your Accommodation in the New Fairvern Home
As we prepare for the transition into the new Fairvern Long Term Care Home, we are asking each resident to let us know their preferred type of room for the new building. This early step helps us plan ahead and ensure that everyone’s needs and preferences are respected during the move.
At this stage, we are only collecting your choice of room type. Once all residents have selected either a Private Room or a Basic Room, we will begin the next phase: supporting residents in choosing where in the home they would like to live.
Accommodation Options
Private Room
A private room offers your own bedroom and washroom, providing the highest level of privacy and personal space.
Monthly rate: $2,701.61 (Ontario Ministry of Long‑Term Care standard rate)
Basic Room
A basic room is a shared accommodation option. In the new home, basic rooms are designed to maximize comfort while offering a more affordable choice which includes a private bathroom for each Resident.
Monthly rate: $1,891.31 (Ontario Ministry of Long‑Term Care standard rate)
Please note: Rates are set by the Ontario Ministry of Long‑Term Care and may be subject to change by the province.
What We Need From You
We kindly ask each resident—or their substitute decision maker—to let us know which accommodation type they prefer for the new home. Your choice will help us finalize room assignments well ahead of the move.
You can share your preference by speaking with:
Mary Woodruff mary.woodruff@muskoka.on.ca or 705-789-6011 Ext. 4339 by Friday March 27th, 2026
Monthly Town Hall
Join us for an update on the progress of the new Home and next steps.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
3-4pm
Board Room or virtually here
Life Enrichment
Every other Monday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. – Sadie visits around the home for Pet Therapy
Wednesdays at 1:45 p.m. – Music with Rob in the front lounge
New Entertainment! – Friday, March 6th at 3:30 p.m. Brent Meidinger – Lower Activity Centre
Lucky Bingo most Friday afternoons at 2:00 p.m. – Always looking for extra volunteers to assist with this program
Tuesday, March 10th – 10:30 a.m. Anglican Service and at 2:00 p.m. Monthly Birthday Party: Entertainment by Robin Riley
Wednesday, March 11th – 10:30 a.m. Resident Council Meeting
Friday, March 13th – 10:30 a.m. – Catholic Mass
Tuesday, March 17th – 2:00 p.m. St. Patrick’s Day Party (Be sure to wear your green) – Looking for volunteers to assist with the party
Wednesday, March 25th – 10:30 a.m. Bible Study with Bill
We are always looking for volunteers to assist in the home, please reach out to Christina Rochette in the Life Enrichment Department at Christina.rochette@muskoka.on.ca or 705-646-3485
2025 Notice of Assessment
Please remember, for those residents who are eligible for a “rate reduction” for basic accommodation fees, to forward a copy of the 2025 Notice of Assessment to Debbie Biliko. These can be dropped off to the Business Office or sent by email to Deborah.biliko@muskoka.on.ca
Hair Care at Fairvern
Going forward if you have already consented for hair care for your resident, you will need to be in contact with the hairdresser to make all future appointments. Danielle can be reached at 705-789-6011 extension 4381 or 705-380-8349.
If you had previously declined hair care and would like your resident to have hair care, a consent form will need to be signed with the Business Office and then you will be able to make on going appointments through the hairdresser.
Table Top Fire Drill
On Wednesday, February 18th, Fairvern was delighted to host the Huntsville Fire Department's Fire Prevention Officers. They led a tabletop fire drill designed to educate and train staff for emergency situations.
Friends of Fairvern
Upcoming Legion Craft Market
The Friends of Fairvern will be participating in the upcoming Spring Craft and Vendor Market being held upstairs at the Huntsville Royal Canadian Legion on Saturday March 28th from 9:00 to 4:00 pm by holding another Bake & Craft Sale.
If you would like to help by donating some of your crafts or by contributing some baking, you’re welcome to drop them off at our booth on Friday March 27th between 4:00 & 7:00 pm or on Saturday morning.
Our volunteers will also be manning the Legion’s kitchen and offering some delicious breakfast and lunch items.
Come Check us out.
Friends of Fairvern Baking
The Friends of Fairvern’s freezer located at the rear of the Rose Room (1st Floor Dining Room), is stocked with a variety of Butter Tarts, Chicken Pot Pies and Roast Beef Pot Pies. Once again, we have both large pot pies and some small pot pies for those who have smaller appetites or live alone. The price for a large pie is $20.00, and the smaller ones are $10.00.
**For those who are new to Fairvern or have not purchased our baking before, 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 also 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 Easter celebrations or your next get together.
Coming later this month:
Raisin pies and additional fruit pies.
Once they’re ready for purchase, we’ll post it on our Facebook page.
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.
