The Goderich Signal-Star, 1982-06-23, Page 25c
Nursh* Home Week
Maitland Manor
salutes -volunteers..
BY JOANNE monthly birthday parties
BUCHANAN and many events planned
Volunteers are essential to around special occassions.
the happiness and well-being "We're trying to get our
of Ontario's -29,000 nursing residents doing more things
home residents and during outside too," says Colleen
Nursing Home Week this , Robinson, Director of
week, Maitland Manor in Resident Care, also new on
Goderich would like to salute staff.
its volunteers in keeping At present the residents
with the theme "We Have A are also trying to start a
Lot To Share". cooking club. A residents'
While always looking for council (made up of
more volunteers, Maitland residents themselves)
Manor is served well through decides what activities it
the dedication of the ones it wants to do and then raises
does have. money through a fall bazaar
"Volunteers help our to support these activities.
residents maintain contact With this money and the help
with the outside world,"' of New Horizons grants, the
explains Mery Good, the residents bought a kiln for
Manor's new administrator ceramics and are now saving
since October 30. "Our for wooden lawn chairs, a
philosophy is re -motivation range for the cooking club
and re -activation.. The more and a kitchenette where they
active our residents are, the can have midnight -snacks or
better it is for them." prepare . treats for their
Residents can look fur- visitors.
-ward to seeing some At present the residents
volunteers on a regular basis are also participating in
each week. One man shows Heart Jambouree 1982 co -
movies, another offers sponsored by the Ontario
barbering services and two Nursing Home Association
others provide music for and the Ontario Heart
sing -a -longs. Once a year, Association. The goal is to
one -of the women volunteers raise $50,000 for heart
invites some of the residents research. Maitland Manor
to her home fora meal. will raise its share by
"This means so much to holding a draw on .two
the residents. It gives them afghans made by one of the
something to look forward to residents.
.,and they talk about it for A,t the conclusion of
months afterwards," ex- Nursing Home Week, Sun -
plains Cathy Wiebe.. day, June 27, Maitland
- Mrs. - Wiebe is the new Manor will hold an open
activity director and house from 2-4 p.m. with
volunteer co-ordinator at the some of the residents acting
Manor. She started out as a astour guides. The public is
volunteer herself six years invited to tour the facility at
ago and took over for former this time and Mr. Good says
activity director Rita Toby he hopes that it will clear up
February 1 when she a lot of misconceptions that
resigned the position. Mrs. people 'have about nursing
Toby is still involved at the homes. due to a lack of in -
Manor as a volunteer. formation.
"It was sort of a reversal "The general public does
of roles," says Mrs. Wiebe. not understand the functions
As activity director, she of a nursing home. We are
organizes and helps the not a chronic hospital,a
residents with such activities psychiatric hospital or a jail.
ads"'—ltititmitig exercises,offer— quality—_eear ..ta
e in safe and com-
ceramics and other crafts, peopl
sing -a -longs, • . lawn darts, fortable surroundings and
horseshoes, concerts and are strictly regulated by the
gardening. Thereare also Ministry of 'Health.
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Cathy Wiebe, the new activity director and volunteer co-ordinator at Maitland Manor, helps
residents, Muriel Andrew, Olive Gaunt and John Blue with some ceramics. (Photo by
Joanne Buchanan)
Residents do not have to sign
away all their money when
they come here to live and
visitors can come and go as
they please. We are open to
public scrutiny all the time."
Mrs. Robi lsseQn explains
that the majoility of the
Manor's residents are
physically, and mentally
alert and reiterates, "The
more actikre they are, the
better.'-'.
She says not only is . it
important for the residents
to have people from the
community come into the
Manor, but it is also "im-
portant for the residents to
go out, into the community.
She explains that the
\residents can even have two
weeks leave of absence once
a year•forvacations.
"We need integration with
the community at large and
we need a mix of all age
groups," she says.
There are presently 84
residents living at Maitland
Manor but that number will
increase to 91 with the ad-
dition of eight private rooms
recently approved by the
_ 'Ministry of Health. Building
of the new addition willbegin
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this month subject to the
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was built in 1976-77. Ministry
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the Manor to have 45 per cent
preferred accommodation
(private and semi -private
rooms) and 55 per cent
standard ward ac-
commodation (maximum
four to a room).
There are 65 full and part-
time staff at the Manor. The
more, volunteers there are,
the more individual attention
each resident gets.
Pauline McGibbon, former
lieutenant -governor of
Ontario, sums up .their
importance like this:
"Without volunteers, our
province would be less
human and sadder in spirit."
Donnybrook UCW
';Blessings" was the
theme of the June meeting of
the Donnybrook UCW which
met last Tuesday afternoon
at the home of Luba Strutton
with a good attendance.
The meeting opened with
the singing of the hymn, 0
Master, Let Me Walk With
Thee, followed with prayer
by Mrs. Elmer Hardy. The
scripture was taken from
James 1, verses 19-26 in the
old and new version. The
hymn, Go Labour On, was
read in unison, followed by a
story and prayer
•
Eileen Hanna took the
study book, Linings of Silver.
A poem entitled My Service
was read'by Elsie Hardy and
the hymn, Work, for the Night
is Coming, was sung:
Mrs. Edward Robinson
took over for the business
session. The Donnybrook
ladies were invited to St.
Helen's . Thankoffering
Tuesday, June 15.
Mrs. Jean Johnston
assisted the hostess with a
dainty lunch ,,and a social
time was enjoyed.
Senior Citizen Week
Frank stays active in Huronview
GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 1982—PAGE 9A
By T. Marr
When some people grow
old, they tend to sit around
and feel sorry for
themselves. For many elder-
ly people life isn't worth liv-
ing anymore. Sixty-four year
old, Frank Bissett of Clinton
would have every right to
feel that way. Confined to' a
wheelchair and living at
Huronview, Horne- for the
Aged, Frank feels anything
but sorry for himself.
When he first arrived at
Huronview three years ago,
Frank was very sick and
says that it took him a year
to adjust to his new surroun-
dings:.
"When you move to a
home like this, it can be a
very frightening experience.
Adjusting can take a -long'
time so it is very important
that the person has the right
attitude when they arrive.
Unfortunately many people
feel that they are here to
die."
If he had problems when
he first arrived, Frank has
definitely overcome them.
Now he is one of the most ac-
tive residents at Huronview.,
For the past two years he
has acted as chairman of the
residents' council. The coun-
cil; which meets once a mon-
th, serves as a communica-
tion link between the
residents and staff,
Since he is their chairman,
Frank is known to most of
the residents. He is also a
familiar face to the elderly
who visit the Day Care Cen-
tre regularly because he
serves as- chairman of their
council as well.
For the pastjnonth; Frank
'and—three-.-other residents
—five been taking a creative.
writing course which is
taught by Gwen Whilsiiiith of
Zurich. Frank laughs as he
says, "I don't . think we'll
write any best seller but it's
'fun." •
When he talks about his
writing class, perhaps Frank
is being modest. Each week
he writes a column titled,
'Huronview News, which ap-
pears in the Huron County
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When he was younger,
k'rank was the organist at
Victoria Street United
Church and First Baptist
Church in Goderich. At
Huronview he is able to con-
tinue "doing what I love"
since he plays the organ at
the weekly chapel services.
Frank also helps the ac-
tivity ca-ordinators , plan
entertainment programs. As
a past member of the
Goderich Little Theatre, he
-acted in and directed plays
and his experience has
enabled the residents to en-
joy many shows.
According to Frank, "We
have a lot of talented people
here and most of the
residents are willing to take
part so we usually have
some very good programs."
This August, Frank and
three other Huronview"
residents will be going to
summer camp in Bolton, On-
tario. Sponsored by the
March of Dimes, the camp is
designed to allow disabled
people a chance to go on
scenic tours, shopping trips,
and to enjoy a wide variety
of activities. Frank is look-
ing forward to the adven-
ture, "I love the fresh air
and sunshine. When I am not
busy indoors, I'm always
outside."
When one talks to Frank, it
is evident that he is a senior
citizen who enjoys life and
will continue enjoying it for
the rest of his life.
Hey Kids...Have We Got Great Fun InStore For You!
JOIN BERT & ERNIE'S
'KIDDIE CLUB'
This Program is directed toward children ages 4, 5 and
• 6 years old, who will be attending school in Fall.
ACTIVITIES PLANNED INCLUDE
Monday June 28: Songs and games. crafts
and stories.
Tuesday, June 29: Bubble blowing, pain-
ting, and sing songs.
Wed., June 3Q: Climbing. games, and
dressing up.
Friday, July 2: Spaghetti play, outdoor
fun, and coloring.
Monday. July 5: Pasting, cutting. and
sand play.
Tuesday. July 6: Puzzles, box play. songs
and games:°'
Wed.. July 7: Nature painting, wire
sculpture, and more.
' Thursday, July 8: Field Trip.
Friday, July 9: Films, finger painting,
outdoor play.
Monday, July 12: Fun with playdough,
easel painting.
Tuesday,' July, 13: Puppets, games and
songs..
Wed., July 14: Puppet Mongers Powell, a
puppet demonstration.
Thurs., July 15: Field Trip.
Friday, July 16: Fun withplaydough, out-
door ploy.
Monday, July 19: Magician show.
Tuesday, July 20: Crafts, games, stories
and more.
Wed., July 21: Music workshop.
Thurs. -July 22: Trip of the week,
Friday, July 23: Stories. crafts and games.
Monday, July 26: Potato painting.
Tuesday, July 27: Blow painting, coloring
and glueing.
Wed., July 28: Sewing day.
Thurs., July 29: Field Trip.
Friday, July 30: Films.
Tuesday, Aug. 3: Stings, dressup, coloring
and more.
Wed-, Aug. 4:.Pet show.
Thurs., Aug. 5: Trip to the Penny Car.aival.
Friday, Aug. 6: Fun with playdough and
goon., - ,...
Mon.. Aug. 9: String painting.
Tuesday, Aug. 10: Gadget painting and
outdoor play.
Wed., Aug. 11: Active games and sing
song at the Harbour Park.
Thurs., Aug. 12: Scavenger Hunt.
Friday, Aug. 13: Erewhon theatre Presen-
ts "Curious George".
Monday, Aug. 16: Songs, puzzles, crafts
and story time.
Tuesday, Aug. 17: Outdoor fun and
nature painting.
Wed., Aug. 18: Block play and ball play.
Thurs., Aug. 19: Reunion of all Bert 8. Er-
nie members.
Fri., Aug. 20: Crafts and games.
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