Fairvern Family Portal

Dear Fairvern Family and Friends,

Fairvern remains in a home wide covid Outbreak. Most of our Residents have been resolved however there are still a few active cases. Families of Residents who are experiencing symptoms have been notified and Residents and their roommates have been placed in isolation.

We have implemented measures to reduce the risk of transmission. Including:

• Increased monitoring of residents and staff for symptoms
• Enhanced cleaning and disinfection
• Use of appropriate personal protective equipment
• Cohorting of Residents to their respective floors

We are working closely with Public Health and will provide updates as soon as information becomes available.

We are reminding you that mandatory masking is in effect and requesting that you perform hand hygiene (hand washing or use of alcohol-based hand rub) regularly when you visit, especially upon arrival and leaving the home. Please only visit with your loved one and follow posted infection control measures. Please do not visit if you are feeling unwell or are ill. If you have questions when you are here, please speak to the Registered Staff.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work together to protect our community.

Sincerely,

Fairvern Leadership Team

Family Town Hall

Join us for our Monthly Town Hall meeting for updates on the new home progress and upcoming events.

It is a hybrid meeting, so you are welcome to join us in person or online.

In Person – Fairvern Board Room

On line - Join the meeting now

Wednesday, February 25 – 3:00-4:00pm

Fairvern Early Learning Childcare Centre

On January 12, 2026, Muskoka Family Focus (MFF) opened the waitlist for the new Fairvern Early Learning Child Care Centre (FELCC). The licensed childcare centre will be located on the new Fairvern Long-Term Care home campus in Huntsville.

The centre will offer 64 licensed spaces for children aged 0–4, including 10 infant spaces, with services expected to begin in late Fall 2026. The new centre will offer:

• Extended hours and Saturday care

• Licensed child care options outside regular business hours

• Intergenerational programming, creating opportunities for planned and casual interactions between children and Fairvern residents

• Support for recruitment and retention of staff at the Fairvern Long-Term Care Home

If you are interested in joining the waitlist, please apply online using the following link: https://muskokafamilyfocus.ca/waitlist-inquiry/

Resident Power of Attorney or Substitute Decision Maker

If any changes are made with a resident’s power of attorney (care or property) or substitute decision maker, please reach out to the Business Office to update our files.

Life Enrichment

Feb 3 9:45 and 10:30 Travel to Italy (for the Olympics)

Feb 9 2:00 Birthday party with 2 Hearts Content

Feb 11 10:30 Resident's Council meeting

Feb 12 12:00 Sweetheart's Lunch

Feb 14 2:00 and 3:00 Valentine's day socials with treats

Feb 15 2:00 Joyful Tea by the Friends of Fairvern (Please join us and have tea with your Resident!)

Feb 16 Pet Therapy with Sadie

Feb 19 2:00 Fairvern Olympic Pentathlon

Feb 21 2:00 Sweet Potato Pie baking

Feb 26 10:30 Mind Matters (a new program with Robyn, our Social Worker)

Feb 26 2:00 Special Event—Line Dancing!

Feb 28 2:00 Fairvern Book Club (A new program where we will read a book together and discuss)

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.

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

Fairvern Family Council

Thank you all for a great last meeting! And thank you to our guests Carrie and Sasha for all the great updates on what's going on Fairvern and answering all our questions. Couldn't make it? Email us and we would be happy to send you the meeting minutes!

Next Meeting
Our February meeting will be on Wednesday, February 25th, 3-5PM. As of now, it'll be on Zoom (if outbreak status lifts, we may consider meeting at Fairvern as well as online).
Here's the link for later, but we will send it out closer to the date as well.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/88328280984?pwd=JbUH6TSi9b4X5rxYwUOBckaPY1hm6L.1
Meeting ID: 883 2828 0984
Passcode: 8wUH67

Agenda
Please email fairvernfamilycouncil@gmail.com if there are any issues, guests, or areas of curiosity you would us to address, and we can try to find the right guest speaker to invite to answer your questions. This could include Fairvern staff or other experts in the community.

Did You Know?
The majority of our members are currently the adult "kids" of Fairvern residents? If you are a spouse and have too much on your plate to attend a meeting, learn how your kids or other family members can benefit from joining in the flyer attached.

Friends of Fairvern

The Friends of Fairvern’s freezer located at the rear of the Rose Room (1^st floor dining room) is now stocked with butter tarts, chicken pot pies and some roast beef pot pies. Once again, we have both large pot pies and some small pot pies available. 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 by sending to: friendsoffairvern1982@gmail.com

Coming soon: raison pies and additional fruit pies. Once they are ready, we’ll post to our Facebook page.

Facebook Page

Please follow, like and share on our Facebook page. This will help us increase our public exposure.

Dear Fairvern Family and Friends,

Fairvern remains in a confirmed home wide covid Outbreak. We have had cases resolve however there are still active cases. Families of Residents who are experiencing symptoms have been notified and Residents and their roommates have been placed in isolation.

We have implemented measures to reduce the risk of transmission.including:

• Increased monitoring of residents and staff for symptoms
• Enhanced cleaning and disinfection
• Use of appropriate personal protective equipment
• Temporary adjustments to group activities
• Cohorting of Residents to their respective floors

We are working closely with Public Health and will provide updates as soon as more information becomes available or if the status changes.

We are reminding you that mandatory masking is in effect and requesting that you perform hand hygiene (hand washing or use of alcohol-based hand rub) regularly when you visit, especially upon arrival and leaving the home. Please only visit with your loved one and follow posted infection control measures. Please do not visit if you are feeling unwell or are ill. If you have questions when you are here, please speak to the Registered Staff.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work together to protect our community.

Sincerely,

Fairvern Leadership Team

Dear Fairvern Family and Friends,

Public Health has notified us that Fairvern has been declared in a confirmed Home Wide COVID Outbreak as of January 22, 2026. We have implemented precautionary measures to reduce the risk of transmission. Families of Residents who are experiencing symptoms have been notified and Residents have been placed in isolation.

Our team has already activated enhanced infection prevention and control protocols, including:

• Increased monitoring of residents and staff for symptoms
• Enhanced cleaning and disinfection
• Use of appropriate personal protective equipment
• Residents will be cohorted to their respective floors

We are working closely with Public Health and will provide updates as soon as more information becomes available or if the status changes.

Please ensure Infection Protocols are followed as per posted signage, including masking at all times in the home, and hand hygiene is completed (handwashing and/or alcohol-based hand rub) and only visit your loved one. Please refrain from visiting the home if you are ill or feeling unwell. We are providing this message so that those wishing to visit our Home can make their own determination regarding entering the Home.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work together to protect our community.

Sincerely,

Fairvern Leadership Team

Dear Fairvern Family and Friends,

Public Health has notified us that Fairvern has been declared in a confirmed Outbreak on First Floor due to recent symptoms reported within the home. Although there have not been any new cases since the Suspect Outbreak was declared on January 19, 2026, it was the results of testing confirming the same pathogen, which is COVID-19. We have already implemented precautionary measures to reduce the risk of transmission. Families of Residents who are experiencing symptoms have been notified and Residents have been placed in isolation.

Our team has already activated enhanced infection prevention and control protocols, including:

• Increased monitoring of residents and staff for symptoms
• Enhanced cleaning and disinfection
• Use of appropriate personal protective equipment
• Temporary adjustments to group activities

We are working closely with Public Health and will provide updates as soon as more information becomes available or if the status changes.

We are reminding you that mandatory masking is in effect and requesting that you perform hand hygiene (hand washing or use of alcohol-based hand rub) regularly when you visit, especially upon arrival and leaving the home.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work together to protect our community.

Sincerely,

Fairvern Leadership Team

Dear Fairvern Stakeholders,

Public Health has notified us that Fairvern has been declared in a suspect outbreak on First Floor due to recent symptoms reported within the home. At this stage, this designation means that Public Health is monitoring the situation closely while additional information is gathered. It does not confirm an outbreak, but it does require us to implement precautionary measures to reduce the risk of transmission. Families of Residents who are experiencing symptoms have been notified and Residents have been placed in isolation.

Our team has already activated enhanced infection prevention and control protocols, including:

• Increased monitoring of residents and staff for symptoms
• Enhanced cleaning and disinfection
• Use of appropriate personal protective equipment
• Temporary adjustments to group activities

We are working closely with Public Health and will provide updates as soon as more information becomes available or if the status changes. We are reminding you that mandatory masking is in effect while visiting and requesting that you perform hand hygiene (hand washing or use of alcohol based hand rub) when you arrive at the home and when you leave.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work together to protect our community.

Sincerely,

Fairvern Leadership Team

Monthly Family Town Hall Meetings

Join Carrie for updates on the new Home and sector changes.

Second Wednesday of the month

Next meeting will be January 14, 2026 – 3 to 4pm in the Chapel

Or join remotely using this link

Join the meeting now

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

2025 Resident Engagement Survey

The survey is now closed and thank you to those who took the time to complete and share feedback. We are currently reviewing and will share the results and Quality Improvement Plans in the coming months.

Life Enrichment

January 5 and 19 1:30 Pet Therapy

(We have a new dog coming to visit us! She is a Golden Doodle named Sadie and her person is Syl.)

January 8 2:00 Music appreciation: Celebrating Elvis

January 9 10:30 Catholic Mass

January 13 10:30 Anglican Service

January 14 10:30 Resident's Council

2:00 Birthday Party featuring Steeling Time

January 15 2:00 Cornhole tournament

January 18 2:00 Joyful Tea

January 20 2:00 Fairvern Fitness: Cheesie Head!

January 23 2:00 Entertainment with Robin Riley (A new entertainer!)

January 26 2:00 Robbie Burns Day celebration

January 29 10:30 Mind Matters: Seasonal Affective Disorder (An educational group with Robyn, our Social Worker, discussing a new topic related to mental health each month)

          2:00 Line Dancing demonstration  

Friends of Fairvern

Happy New Year!

As we enter this new year, The Friends of Fairvern Executive Committee would like to express our gratitude to the staff, volunteers who give of their time and talents to make the residents’ days more special and to our community who have shown their care of the residents who make Fairvern their Home by supporting our fundraising efforts.

2026 promises to be an exciting year as the new Fairvern Long Term Care plans to open this Fall. Our residents will transition to their new Home and the new Home will be able to welcome many more residents from our community who have looked forward to moving to Fairvern’s new state of the art facility.

As a result, more volunteers will be needed to support Fairvern’s increase in capacity. If you know of anyone who may be interested in volunteer opportunities at Fairvern, please encourage them to contact Christina Rochette, Fairvern’s Life Enrichment Manager at: christina.rochette@muskoka.on.ca

Or Phone #705-646-3485

Let’s make 2026 a phenomenal Year!

Friends of Fairvern Baking

Support of our baking sales over 2025 have been amazing. Thank you to those of you who have purchased our baking and to those who have spread the word of our baked goods for sale. This is a major fundraising program for us and it is rewarding to see how successful it has become.

Coming soon:

More Butter Tarts and Raisin Pies, and once again Chicken Pot Pies. New this year, we are going to trial selling some Roast Beef Pot Pies. Yummy comfort food for those frosty night suppers.

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.

First, let me wish you and your loved ones all the very best this Holiday Season. We are deeply grateful for your support of Fairvern over the past year and look forward to all the exciting things ahead in 2026. The new home is on track to welcome Residents in the fall, and our team is already working hard to prepare for that special time.

I warmly invite you to join our Monthly Town Hall meetings, where important updates and information about the new home and our move are shared. These are held on the second Wednesday of each month, from 3:00 to 4:00 pm, both in person and virtually. Please reach out if you have any questions.

Second, due to increased levels of respiratory illness, Fairvern is asking all staff and visitors to wear a mask when with Residents. Proper hand hygiene should also be practiced by using the alcohol-based hand rub when entering and again when leaving the home. We kindly ask that family members and caregivers avoid visiting if you are feeling unwell, even with mild symptoms. Our shared goal is to keep Residents and Staff healthy throughout the holiday season and into the new year.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Happy Holidays,

Fairvern Leadership Team

Carrie Acton

Administrator

Please consider joining our annual Fairvern Community Parade on Friday December 19th at 2pm.

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

Join the meeting now

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). 1^st floor will be after breakfast, 2^nd 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 15^th. 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 19^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

Friends of Fairvern

Grandma’s Treasures Sale

Saturday December 6^th, 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 1^st 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. 8^th & Sun. Nov. 9^th, 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 31^st 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!