April2016 - Durham Christian Homes

April 2016
He has made everything beautiful in its time.
Ecclesiastes 3:11
Take Note
Apr 1 @ 7:00pm Lakeshore Winds Concert
Band
Apr 7 @ 1:30pm - Durham
Christian High School and
Smithville Christian High
School concert
Apr 12 - God’s Not Dead 2
Movie trip (time to be
determined)
Apr 13 @ 7:00pm - Flute
Choir
Apr 19 @ 6:30pm - County
Town Singers
Apr 21 - Hobby Show
Apr 26 - Northcutt Elliott
seminar
Special
Celebrations
We join together in extending congratulations
to the following special
birthdays: Alida Honselaar (T-106) who is
turning 90 on the 1st,
Patricia Leonard (P-107)
who is turning 85 on the
2nd, James Stewart
(T909) who is turning 90
on the 9th, Elaine Gordon
(P-604) who is turning 85
on the 9th, Helen Smit (P703) who is turning 85 on
the 9th and June Buttle
(P-1004) who is turning
85 on the 16th. We wish
each of you many blessings in the years ahead.
Move Ins
Spring Is In The Air
We would
like to give a
special welcome to our
new residents who will be
joining us this month. Rienk
& Annie Snyder (T-902).
We hope you will settle into
your new home quickly.
It’s amazing and incredible,
But it’s as true as it can be,
God loves and understands us
all
And that means you and me–
His grace is all sufficient
For both the young and old,
For the lonely and the timid,
For the brash and for the bold–
His love knows no exceptions,
So never feel excluded,
No matter what your past has
been,
Trust God to understand,
And no matter what your problem is
Just place it in His Hand–
For in all of our unloveliness
This great God loves us still,
He loved us since the world began,
And what’s more, He always
will!
Move Outs
We give our
prayers and
best wishes to
Harriet Terrell (T-211) who
is currently in hospital and
unable to return to her
home here.
Helen Steiner Rice
Inside this issue:
AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY
Our Neighbours
1
From the Office
2
From the Board
3
Residents’ Council
4
Fun Page
5
Worship & Bible Study
6
Movies & Information
7
Veronica Anquetil (T-304)
Esko Soikkanen (P-111)
Ongoing Activities
8
Eva Blunden (P-702)
Activities/Events/Trips
9
Upcoming Events
10
SECURITY
FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY, please contact our security volunteers at
905-424-3479. The following residents will be on call according to a schedule which
is arranged through the office. If you have something that can wait, please contact
staff DURING OFFICE HOURS (9:00am - 4:30pm), at 905-430-1666.
Walter Ciona (T-612)
Sandra Magro (P-804)
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NOTES FROM THE OFFICE
AIR CONDITIONER COVERS
It appears that during the high winds we experienced this winter, some may have
lost their air conditioner covers. If you find that yours is missing, please speak to
reception at the front office.
MEMBERSHIP FEES
A reminder that any members who pay fees annually must be paid up to date prior to voting at the Annual
General Meeting. Your membership allows you to invest, ensures your status on the waitlist for future residency and offers updates and newsletters. If you have yet to pay your annual fee ($65), please do so prior
to the AGM or provide payment night of. For membership inquiries, contact Tenant Administrator Janis
Wedd at 905-430-1666 x222 or via email at jwedd@dchomes.ca.
REMINDER
We would like to gently remind all residents to please switch off all lights when leaving the
common area rooms. (ie. Auditorium, Activities Room, Providence Place Lounge, Library, etc.)
If you have been using the room and are the last person out, please ensure that the lights are
turned off and the necessary doors are locked. Thank you.
FEEDING WILDLIFE
As the weather warms, residents are reminded not to feed birds from balconies or to
provide peanuts to the squirrels or other wildlife in the gardens or around the building.
While we understand that they are all God’s creatures, they can make quite a mess with
droppings and peanut shells that others have to clean. Also, with the warmer weather
coming, we ask that you do not sweep debris from your balcony due to safety concerns for
those below.
We appreciate your co-operation!
INDEPENDENT ACTIVITIES
For any new residents and as a reminder for all, there are many puzzles in the Activities
Room that you are welcome to borrow or build on the tables in that room. There is also
a WII play system in the Activities Room that you can use at your leisure.
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From The Board
For the Board,
“Let us acknowledge the Lord; let us press on to acknowledge him. As surely as the sun rises,
he will appear; he will come to us like the winter rains, like the spring rains that water the
earth.” ~ Hosea 6:3
Officially spring arrived over one week ago and yet we continue to have lingering signs of winter. Warm weather and
April showers will arrive soon and we can look forward to a time of renewal and growth.
The Board of Directors is already preparing material for our Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for June 6th
including the recruitment of new Board Directors, however with the recent announcement that we received approval for the 160 Long Term Care Bed facility in Whitby, a significant portion of the Board’s focus is on the next steps.
Preparation for the redevelopment project includes major tasks such as establishing construction financing, working
on design development and securing site plan approval, all in preparation for entering into a Development Agreement with the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care. There is much work to be done by staff and committees and
we pray for God’s guidance as we embark on this exciting journey.
We give thanks and rejoice in the blessings we have received including the recent celebration of Easter and the gift
of salvation granted to each of us.
Simon Muizelaar
Board Chair
Membership Celebration
Members are invited to join us on
Thursday, April 14, 2016 @
2:00pm in the auditorium at
Durham Christian Homes for a
very special gathering to celebrate the much anticipated approval of Glen Hill Terrace!
As members, volunteers and staff, we would like to join
together to rejoice in having our prayers answered after many years of planning, hard work and prayer.
To assist us in planning for this exciting event, we ask
that members RSVP to 905-430-1666 x235 or via email
sambrose@dchomes.ca by April 1, 2016. We look forward to joining you in celebration!
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From Residents’ Council
Dear Residents,
The days have been rainy, the robins are back and the spring flowers are beginning to pop up……it must be
April.
With spring on the way, we have much to be thankful for. We had the grand opening of our newly renovated exercise room, at which I personally felt honoured, as your council chair, to cut the official ribbon.
Once again, thank you to all those who helped to make this project happen.
I’m sure many are also very thankful for the exciting news that we have finally been given the necessary
government approval to move ahead with our new build of Glen Hill Terrace. We ask that you please continue to pray as staff and directors proceed with the necessary planning for this project.
For entertainment last month, we enjoyed the sounds of the York Regional Male Police Chorus, the fun entertainment of Darlene & the Shamrocker for our St. Patrick’s Breakfast and the angelic sounds of the
Rhythm A’Peal handbell quartet. Easter did come a little early this year but many enjoyed our special
coffee social, worship services and bible studies that helped to prepare us for celebrating this season of
new life.
Also with spring comes our annual Yard Sale, which will be held on Saturday May 7 th. Many volunteers are
needed to help make this fundraiser a successful event so please consider signing up. It is a great way to
work with your fellow neighbours in raising funds for our two buildings. Please watch the bulletin boards
for further details. This month we also look forward to our annual Hobby Show, which is coming up on
Thursday April 21st. Please make sure to sign up early to reserve your table.
With warmer weather on the way, I hope that each of you will enjoy the many signs of spring. Be sure to
take count of your blessings every day and share in fellowship with your neighbours.
Walter Ciona
President, Residents’ Council
Courtice Dutch Imports
In Our Lobby
Wednesday, April 20th
9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Dutch Groceries, Cheese Products, Licorice,
Indonesian Treats, Raisin Bread, Cookies,
Koeks, Soups, Spices, Meats & Much More!
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Answers: 1. bloom 2. flowers 3. spring 4a. plant 4d.
picnic 5. March 6. April 7. bear 8. geese 9. egg 10. cherry 11. break
The World Is Mine….(by Dr. Tennyson Guyer)
Today upon a bus I saw a girl with golden hair,
She seemed so gay, I envied her, and wish that I were half so fair;
I watched her as she rose to leave, and saw her hobble down the aisle.
She had one leg and wore a crutch, but as she passed...a smile.
Oh God forgive me when I whine; I have two legs...the world is mine.
Later on I bought some sweets. The boy who sold them had such charm,
I thought I’d stop and talk awhile, if I were late t’would do no harm.
And as we talked he said, “Thank you sir, you’ve really been so kind,
It’s nice to talk to folks like you because, you see, I’m blind”
Later, walking down the street, I met a boy with eyes so blue.
But he stood and watched the others play, it seemed he knew not what to do.
I paused, and then I said, “Why don’t you join the others, dear?”
But he looked straight ahead without a word,
and then I knew he couldn’t hear.
Oh God forgive me when I whine; I have two ears...the world is mine.
Two legs to take me where I go, two eyes to see the sunset’s glow,
Two ears to hear all I should know,
Oh God forgive me when I whine;
I’m blest, indeed, the world is mine.
Submitted by Jean Forget
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Worship Services In Friendship Hall
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Upcoming Bible Study Meetings
Sunday, April 3rd
@ 3:00pm
Bible Study
with Hennie Wonder
Communion Service led by
Pastor Elizabeth Guillaume
Our Chaplain
Tuesday Apr 19th & Apr 26th
10:00 am
In the Providence Place Lounge
Offering: The Refuge
Ladies’ Bible Study
Alternating Thursdays
Sunday, April 10th
@ 3:00pm
Service led by
Rev. Nick Overduin
CRC, Toronto
Apr 7th & 21st
2:00 pm
In the Providence Place Lounge
Men’s Bible Study is not
currently meeting.
Offering: Ministerial Expenses
Spiritual Support
Sunday, April 24th
@ 3:00pm
Service led by
Rev. Ed Lugtenburg
Baptist Church
Offering: Pregnancy Help Centre
Pastor Darren Hoogendoorn is available to provide emotional or spiritual support for any of our
residents who would like to meet privately. Please
note that they will be at Durham Christian Homes
on Wednesday mornings. Appointments can be
made at 9:00am and 11:00am. To book a private
appointment time, please call their administrative
contact, Judy at: 905-655-5020.
Continuous Learning Centre
Meditation and Coffee Social
Tuesday April 12th
@ 10:00am
In the auditorium
This morning’s social will be led by Cynthia Vellekoop,
the Principal of Immanuel Christian School.
All residents are invited to attend.
Please note that the library/computer room in
Providence Place is open to all residents daily from
9am - 8pm. Dennis, our computer assistant, is
available Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am 11am.
Prayer Box
If you are in need of prayer support or know of
someone who does, please drop a note in the box
at reception. You do not need to put your name on
your prayer request unless you want to be prayed
for by name. Please ensure that if you are placing
a prayer request in for someone else that they are
okay with you doing so.
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Our annual YARD SALE & BBQ is fast approaching on
SAT, MAY 7 ~ 9 am - 1 pm
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Please remember to bring any donations to the basement storage area on Wednesdays from
10:30 am-12 noon or call Nellie Vandermale at 905-668-4682 or Ann VanStavern at 905-6685970 to make donation arrangements.
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Sign-up sheets for those wishing to volunteer at the Yard Sale will appear in the Activities Room by mid month.
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Please promote and invite your friends, relatives and church contacts to come for the BBQ & Sale!
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See Kathy in the office, if you’d like a few posters to post or distribute to your neighbourhood friends and
relatives. Raffle Tickets will also be available for pre-sales 2 weeks before the Yard Sale.
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The Volunteer Schedule for the Yard Sale is as follows:
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Thurs., May 5 - 10:00 am Tables & Chairs to be arranged
Thurs., May 5 - 1:00 pm - 4:00pm - Basement Storage sales items to be brought to the auditorium
Friday, May 6 - 9:30 am - 12:30 pm - items to be arranged on tables
Friday, May 6 - 3:00 pm - Volunteer Meeting in the auditorium
Sat., May 7 - 8:45 am - Prayer Meeting in the auditorium
Please note that ALL volunteers are to assist with take-down after the sale.
Monday Night Movies
@ 6:30 pm
Movies are now being rented from
the library and titles are subject to
change depending on availability.
Please watch the bulletin boards for
accurate titles and full descriptions.
April 4th - The Other Side of Heaven
April 11th - McFarland
April 18th - Dreamer
April 25th - The Grace Card
Special Friday Night Movies
April 8th - Celtic Soul (The Life and Music of
John Allen Cameron)
April 22nd - Understanding Jesus, A Visual
Journey of Christ’s Life (filmed on location in
Israel)
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Ongoing Activities
Bowling
Bingo
Progressive Euchre
Meet in the main
lobby on Mondays at
12:30 pm to car pool
rides for 5 pin bowling in Oshawa. If you have any questions, please contact Thea Verrydt at
905-444-9741. New bowlers are most
welcome. Winners last month:
Mondays from
2:30 pm-3:30 pm in
the Providence
Place Lounge. If you are a new resident or haven’t played before—
come out and join in the fun!
Winners last month were:
Meet fellow Progressive
Euchre players on
Wednesdays at 7:00 pm
in the Auditorium. Bring $1. to play.
If you are new to the game, let convener Doug Gray know, and he will sit
with you. Winners last month:
Feb 29 -Helen VanEssen
Mar 7 - Norma Krabbendam & Shirley
Wright
Mar 21 - Norman Krabbendam & Helen
VanEssen
Feb 29 - Lorraine Smith
Mar 7 - Toni VanderLuit
Mar 14 - Lorraine Smith & Vonnie
Flight
Mar 21 - Theresia Dykstra & Anna
VanderWal
Exercise
Crafts
Shuffleboard
This fitness program is
offered to assist with
balance and muscle toning with Melanie &
Robin leading.
Classes run:
Mondays & Wednesdays from
9:20am - 10:00am
& Fridays from 9:-00am - 9:40am in
the auditorium.
For those who like
to work with their
hands, join fellow
residents every other Tuesday from 2:30 - 4:00 pm in
the Providence Place Lounge. Be
sure to bring along your latest
knitting or crocheting project.
Wool can be donated to this group
by leaving it at the main office.
The shuffleboard
playing area is
found in the Providence Place basement. Scheduled
games will run on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings If you’d
like to play, please contact John
Vandepol (T-501) at 905-430-1993
for more information. New players
are most welcome!
Darts
Oil Painting Classes
Hymn Sing
Please join in on
Thursdays at 7:00 pm
in the Providence
Place basement. If
you’d like to borrow
darts or practice your dart playing
skills please contact Ann Flood at
905-665-8517 for more information.
Winners for last month:
Please be advised that Oil Painting
classes will now run on Mondays
from 10:00am—12:00pm in the
Providence Place Lounge. If you
would like to learn more about these
classes which are offered to beginners, intermediate and advanced
painters, please contact Jodi Brydon
at 905-240-0811.
The hymn singers will gather in the
auditorium around the piano every
other Friday morning.
Mar 3 - Vonie Flight
Mar 10 - Ann Flood
Mar 17 - Vonie Flight
Mar 24 - (will be posted next month)
Mar 31 - (will be posted next month)
All March winners will be posted next
month.
Bid Euchre meets Thursdays from
1:30-3:30 pm in the Activities Room.
This month they meet:
Friday, April 8th and Friday, April
22nd at 10:30 am.
Come and join in with your voice or
just sit back and listen.
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Upcoming Activities/Events/Trips
New Horizons
Lakeshore Winds
Please join us in the auditorium
on Friday April 1st @ 7:00pm to
hear this group and enjoy some
delightful instrumental music.
Donations will
be accepted at
the door.
God’s Not
Dead 2
This is the follow
up to the movie
we played here last month.
We would like to arrange some
car-pools to go as a group to see
this movie on:
Tuesday April 12th
Durham Christian
High School Band
along with
Smithville Christian
High School Choir
Will be here on
Thursday April 7th @ 1:30pm
Join us in the auditorium to hear
the tunes of these incredible
school groups.
Free Admission.
Paraffin Wax &
Hand Massage
Is now being offered with Melanie
Munro on Wednesday mornings
from 10:00am - 11:00am.
Please visit her in the Wellness
Centre if you’d like to enjoy a
treatment.
Wild Winds
Flute Choir
Flutes are the sound
of angels singing!!
Please come and enjoy the
beautiful sounds of this group as
they share their talents on
Wednesday April 13th @
7:00pm in the auditorium.
Free Admission.
Hobby Show
Do you have a collection, a
specific skill or a talent that you
could share with your fellow
residents? The Hobby Show will
be held Thurs., April 21 from
9:00 am - 12 noon. Speak to
Kathy in Activities Office about
reserving at table.
(time will be posted on the bulletin boards)
Please sign up in the Activities
Office if you’d like to go.
County Town Singers
Seminar by
Durham
Christian Homes
Logo Mugs
This local choir will be here to give
us a taste of their spring show.
Northcutt Elliott
Funeral Home
Please join us in the auditorium on
Tuesday April 19th
Tuesday April 26th
@ 2:00pm
These exciting new mugs are
available for purchase at the
Friendship Café.
Join them in the Providence Place
Lounge to hear more about preplanning and ask any questions
you may have regarding making
the right decisions.
Mondays & Fridays only
9:00am - 12:00pm
These make great gifts or a nice
keepsake for your own kitchen.
Cost: $6.50 each
@ 6:30pm
Admission is free.
(They are navy blue & white)
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Note from your
Editor:
You are invited to drop off your
suggestions for February’s
“Friendship Banner” to the office by
Monday, April 25th, 2016.
Friendship Café News
Coffee Service
Comfort Shoes
This vendor will be here
Wednesday May 25th
10:00am - 2:00pm
Come to purchase some new
spring shoes or check out the
winter sales.
Men’s & Ladies styles.
“Our Cup of Tea”
with the Horseless Carriagemen
Will be coming to
Hope Fellowship Church
1685 Bloor Street East, Courtice
Saturday April 30th
@ 1:30pm and 7:30pm
Please call 905-623-7405
for further details.
10:00am - 11:30am
Sandwiches available on:
Mondays & Fridays
Meals Program Service
Concordia Pops
Fashion Show
This exciting group will be
here to entertain us on
Tuesdays, Wednesdays
& Thursdays
12:00 noon- for Pick-up &
12:20 pm- Dining Room Service
Tuesday May 10th
@ 7:00pm
Please watch the boards
for further details.
$7.85 per meal
for enrolment in the 3-day meals
program or $8.50 per meal
for occasional meal purchase.
The cut-off time for ordering
meals is: Fridays by 2:00 pm
Please note that we are
planning a Fashion Show for
Thursday June 9th @ 7:00 pm
with Alia N’TanJay. Any residents
or resident daughters interested
in modeling in the show are asked
to speak with Kathy.
PLEASE ORDER EARLY
For the Funny Bone
IN HONOUR OF OUR EXERCISE ROOM GRAND OPENING…..
At the urging of Harry’s wife and doctor, 50 year old Harry finally made it to the gym.
After consulting with one of the trainers, Harry decided to try out a steep treadmill.
“Ok”, said the trainer “I’m going to set it for ten minutes, if you want to go longer just
press start again.” At first Harry was doing fine but after 5 seconds he started getting
tired, and after a minute he jumped off gasping for breath. Walking to
the side to sit down, he passed by a friend of his. “Man”, said Harry. “I
could barely last a full minute on that treadmill.” “Alright alright”, said his
buddy, “no reason to brag!”