The Pines Resident & Family Portal
Welcome to our information and sharing portal for The Pines Residents, their Family members, persons of importance, and Caregivers!
Please use the "Stay Informed" tool to get regular updates and to stay informed on important family news.
Important Notice: Resident and Family Portal Retirement
Dear Residents and Families,
We would like to inform you that the Resident and Family Portal will be retiring effective August 31, 2026.
As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance communication and engagement, we have transitioned to using the Engage+ Health Bulletin Board by Evoke Health as our primary platform for sharing updates, announcements, events, and important information.
If you are a current family member and have not yet registered for Engage+, we encourage you to sign up before August 31, 2026, to ensure continued access to important communications and updates from The Pines.
Should you require assistance with registering for Engage+, please contact the home and a member of our team will be happy to help.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership as we make this transition.
The Pines Long-Term Care Home
VISITOR STATUS BY HOME AREA
Birch – General visitors are welcome at this time. There are currently no active outbreaks.
Spruce – General visitors are welcome at this time. There are currently no active outbreaks.
Oak – General visitors are welcome at this time. There are currently no active outbreaks.
Cedar – General visitors are welcome at this time. There are currently no active outbreaks.
Maple – General visitors are welcome at this time. There are currently no active outbreaks.
Welcome to our information and sharing portal for The Pines Residents, their Family members, persons of importance, and Caregivers!
Please use the "Stay Informed" tool to get regular updates and to stay informed on important family news.
Important Notice: Resident and Family Portal Retirement
Dear Residents and Families,
We would like to inform you that the Resident and Family Portal will be retiring effective August 31, 2026.
As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance communication and engagement, we have transitioned to using the Engage+ Health Bulletin Board by Evoke Health as our primary platform for sharing updates, announcements, events, and important information.
If you are a current family member and have not yet registered for Engage+, we encourage you to sign up before August 31, 2026, to ensure continued access to important communications and updates from The Pines.
Should you require assistance with registering for Engage+, please contact the home and a member of our team will be happy to help.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership as we make this transition.
The Pines Long-Term Care Home
VISITOR STATUS BY HOME AREA
Birch – General visitors are welcome at this time. There are currently no active outbreaks.
Spruce – General visitors are welcome at this time. There are currently no active outbreaks.
Oak – General visitors are welcome at this time. There are currently no active outbreaks.
Cedar – General visitors are welcome at this time. There are currently no active outbreaks.
Maple – General visitors are welcome at this time. There are currently no active outbreaks.
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June Edition- CareRx Resident Health and Wellbeing Newsletter
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Click the link to review the June edition of CareRx Resident Health and Wellbeing Newsletter.
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June is Seniors Month
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Find out more about Seniors Month in Ontario by clicking on the link below or visit ontario.ca/seniorsmonth:
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Pines Support Committee Courtyard Beautification
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The Pines Family Council is Looking for You!
Share The Pines Family Council is Looking for You! on Facebook Share The Pines Family Council is Looking for You! on X (formerly Twitter) Share The Pines Family Council is Looking for You! on Linkedin Email The Pines Family Council is Looking for You! linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.Thank you to those who attended the virtual Family Council meeting on May 15th. Please review the minutes, presentation, and recording below.
May 2024 Family Council Agenda
Family Council Draft Minutes May 2024
Family Council Recording May 2024
Passcode: 7Imx@3^P
Family Council meeting for June will be in-person (with a virtual option if needed):
- When: June 19th, 2024
- Time: 6:30 pm
- Location: The Pines in the Fran Coleman Committee Room and virtual if you require
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https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82942296115?pwd=Rks4eDY3UVFSM1ZTeXFYOXAvTDhhZz09
Meeting ID: 829 4229 6115
Passcode: 656014
- Refreshments will be served
We need to hear from you!
Come with ideas on what you would like Family Council to be at the Pines, any goals you might have, and what you are interested in hearing more about, education topics, and feedback.
Thank you to those who attended the virtual Family Council meeting on May 15th. Please review the minutes, presentation, and recording below.
May 2024 Family Council Agenda
Family Council Draft Minutes May 2024
Family Council Recording May 2024
Passcode: 7Imx@3^P
Family Council meeting for June will be in-person (with a virtual option if needed):
- When: June 19th, 2024
- Time: 6:30 pm
- Location: The Pines in the Fran Coleman Committee Room and virtual if you require
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https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82942296115?pwd=Rks4eDY3UVFSM1ZTeXFYOXAvTDhhZz09
Meeting ID: 829 4229 6115
Passcode: 656014
- Refreshments will be served
We need to hear from you!
Come with ideas on what you would like Family Council to be at the Pines, any goals you might have, and what you are interested in hearing more about, education topics, and feedback.
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Resident & Family Program Input and Feedback Meetings
Share Resident & Family Program Input and Feedback Meetings on Facebook Share Resident & Family Program Input and Feedback Meetings on X (formerly Twitter) Share Resident & Family Program Input and Feedback Meetings on Linkedin Email Resident & Family Program Input and Feedback Meetings linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.The activities team is looking for resident and family feedback about programs that they would like to see in their home area. Please see the schedule below and we hope to see you there.
Monday, June 10th – 10 a.m. Spruce (Spruce Courtyard)
Monday, June 10th – 10:15 a.m. Birch (Chapel)
Monday, June 10th – 1:30 p.m. Maple (Chapel)
Tuesday, June 11th – 3:00 p.m. Oak (Oak Courtyard)
Friday, June 14th – 10 a.m. Cedar (Chapel)
The activities team is looking for resident and family feedback about programs that they would like to see in their home area. Please see the schedule below and we hope to see you there.
Monday, June 10th – 10 a.m. Spruce (Spruce Courtyard)
Monday, June 10th – 10:15 a.m. Birch (Chapel)
Monday, June 10th – 1:30 p.m. Maple (Chapel)
Tuesday, June 11th – 3:00 p.m. Oak (Oak Courtyard)
Friday, June 14th – 10 a.m. Cedar (Chapel)
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National Long-Term Care Day
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IDEA Grant Program is Open for Applications!
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The District’s IDEA Grant Program is now open for applications!
The purpose of the IDEA Advisory Group’s IDEA Grant Program 2024 is to amplify the efforts of the IDEA Advisory Group in creating opportunities for community engagement and public education around the IDEA principles of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Anti-racism or Anti-hate.
Grant amounts of up to $2500 may be provided to eligible organizations who demonstrate how their proposed initiative will meet the purpose of the IDEA Grant Program.
For More Information
For the News Release
The District’s IDEA Grant Program is now open for applications!
The purpose of the IDEA Advisory Group’s IDEA Grant Program 2024 is to amplify the efforts of the IDEA Advisory Group in creating opportunities for community engagement and public education around the IDEA principles of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Anti-racism or Anti-hate.
Grant amounts of up to $2500 may be provided to eligible organizations who demonstrate how their proposed initiative will meet the purpose of the IDEA Grant Program.
For More Information
For the News Release
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Infection Control Education For May
Share Infection Control Education For May on Facebook Share Infection Control Education For May on X (formerly Twitter) Share Infection Control Education For May on Linkedin Email Infection Control Education For May linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.Hand Hygiene is an important aspect of infection prevention and control. It is the most important step in breaking the chain of infection. Please take a look at the information above and the video below. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with John Iskander, IPAC lead at ext. 4752.
Hand Hygiene is an important aspect of infection prevention and control. It is the most important step in breaking the chain of infection. Please take a look at the information above and the video below. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with John Iskander, IPAC lead at ext. 4752.
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Care Conferences
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The Pines Phone System Automation
Share The Pines Phone System Automation on Facebook Share The Pines Phone System Automation on X (formerly Twitter) Share The Pines Phone System Automation on Linkedin Email The Pines Phone System Automation linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.To better serve visitors and family members, we have changed the phone system for the home. After you listen to the initial part of the voicemail you can listen to the list of options and push the number that corresponds to the extension. This new process is for all hours of the day.
We appreciate your patience as we know process changes are difficult, but we are always looking for ways to improve how we serve our stakeholders.
To better serve visitors and family members, we have changed the phone system for the home. After you listen to the initial part of the voicemail you can listen to the list of options and push the number that corresponds to the extension. This new process is for all hours of the day.
We appreciate your patience as we know process changes are difficult, but we are always looking for ways to improve how we serve our stakeholders.
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2026
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2025
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Family Council Agenda October 15 2025.pdf (123 KB) (pdf)
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Family Council Agenda September 2025.pdf (128 KB) (pdf)
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Family Council Agenda June 18 2025.pdf (132 KB) (pdf)
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Family Council TERMS OF REFERENCE Final Copy April 2025.pdf (157 KB) (pdf)
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Family Council Agenda April 16 2025.pdf (44.3 KB) (pdf)
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Family Council Agenda March 19 2025.pdf (184 KB) (pdf)
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Family Council Agenda February 19_ 2025.pdf (186 KB) (pdf)
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Family Council Agenda January 15_ 2025.pdf (124 KB) (pdf)
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2024
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2023
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December 2023- Family Council Agenda and Minutes.pdf (1.6 MB) (pdf)
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2023 11 15 FC Agenda (248 KB) (pdf)
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October 2023- Family Council Meeting Agenda and Minutes.pdf (3.4 MB) (pdf)
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September 2023- Family Council Agenda and Minutes.pdf (10.9 MB) (pdf)
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June 2023- Family Council Meeting Agenda and Minutes.pdf (2.11 MB) (pdf)
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May 2023- Family Council Agenda and Minutes.pdf (2.24 MB) (pdf)
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April 2023- Family Council Agenda and Minutes.pdf (2.68 MB) (pdf)
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March 2023- Family Council Agenda and Minutes.pdf (1.3 MB) (pdf)
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February 2023- Family Council Agenda and Minutes.pdf (3.59 MB) (pdf)
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January 2023- Family Council Minutes.pdf (2.16 MB) (pdf)
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Resident Admission Handbook (47 MB) (pdf)
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Long-Term Care Action Line (18.3 KB) (pdf)
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Now What? Managing the Emotional Journey of Long-Term Care (137 KB) (pdf)
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Resources for Patients Family Members and Caregivers.png (411 KB) (png)
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9 Helpful Resources for Caregivers from CCSMH (2.85 MB) (pdf)
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Fact Sheet from Public Health related to RSV and Vaccination- 2024 (149 KB) (pdf)
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Family Councils of Ontario LTC Navigation Guide (5.28 MB) (pdf)
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Visiting Tips for Persons of Importance (112 KB) (pdf)
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Stepping In- What you May need to know- Helpful tool for SDM-POA (229 KB) (pdf)
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Risk factors for dementia — 2024 update - Lancet Study.jpg (514 KB) (jpg)
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