1. Kensington Village Retirement/Nursing Home December 2015 2014Ai Kensington Village Mission Statement: Providing “Resident First” Care GREETINGS FROM THE KITCHEN ! With the holiday season upon us, the whole Dietary team would like to wish all of the residents and their families a merry and joyful holiday season. The activities for December will include a celebration Christmas around the world and a Christmas sweater party! “Culinary Quote of the Month” “I don’t like the turkey, but I like the bread he ate.” unknown Anna Prendergast Director of Dietary Services & Chris Zouzal Retirement Dietary Supervisor CONSTRUCTION UPDATE Construction is continuing! We appreciate the continued patience during this time. Currently we are working on a plan to upgrade the Front Entrance. Our beautiful new solarium should be completed by mid-December. Construction has started on the new Nursing Home entrance, the in floor heat has been laid and will start framing in the next few weeks. During the holidays construction will continue as planned. Only 8 more months to go!! Any questions, please call Leslie Ducharme @ 519-455-3910 ext-255 Any questions regarding the construction please call Amy Schlegel @ 519-476-8088 DID YOU KNOW: D uring the Christmas of 2010, the Colombian government covered the jungle trees with lights. When FARC guerrillas (terrorists) walked by, the trees lit up and banners asking them to lay down their arms became visible. 331 guerrillas re-entered society and the campaign won an award for “Strategic marketing excellence”. *There will be no LTC Family Council Lunch Meeting December.* We will resume in January 2016, the new date will be posted in the next newsletter We will resume in January 2016, the new date will be posted in the next newsletter. DID YOU KNOW: D uring the Christmas of 2010, the Colombian government covered the jungle trees with lights. When FARC guerrillas (terrorists) walked by, the trees lit up and banners asking them to lay down their arms became visible. 331 guerrillas re-entered society and the campaign won an award for “Strategic marketing excellence”. *There will be no LTC Family Council Lunch Meeting December.* We will resume in January 2016, the new date will be posted in the next newsletter We will resume in January 2016, the new date will be posted in the next newsletter. From Administration In December we find ourselves getting together with Family and Friends and celebrating what is important to us. It is a very busy month and we hope everyone can find some time in their busy schedules to join us for some of the events we have happening. If you have any questions or would like to reserve for one of our dinners, you can call 519-455-3910 ext: 221. A reminder that the front office will be closed on December 25 th, 28 th, and January 1 st. The staff at Kensington Village wish you all a Happy Holiday Season and a Happy New Year. Tracie Klisht RET Administrator Leslie Ducharme LTC Administrator From Administration In December we find ourselves getting together with Family and Friends and celebrating what is important to us. It is a very busy month and we hope everyone can find some time in their busy schedules to join us for some of the events we have happening. If you have any questions or would like to reserve for one of our dinners, you can call 519-455-3910 ext: 221. A reminder that the front office will be closed on December 25 th, 28 th, and January 1 st. The staff at Kensington Village wish you all a Happy Holiday Season and a Happy New Year. Tracie Klisht RET Administrator Leslie Ducharme LTC Administrator Construction Update

2. Kensington Village RECREATION EVENTS IN DECEMBER LTC Events Dec. 1Music with John Moorehouse @ 7:00pm Dec. 3Christmas Shopping at Walmart@ 1:30pm Dec. 5Birthday Celebration with Dorothy@ 2:00pm Dec. 7Music with Stephan Miller @ 2:00pm Dec. 7Girl Guide Unit visit@ 6:30pm Dec. 8Salvation Army @ 6:30pm Dec. 9Christmas Light Tour@ 6:30pm Dec.10Resident/Family Christmas Social@ 7:00pm Dec.19London Nationals Hockey Game@ 1:30pm Dec.24Music with Randy Gray@10:00am Dec.25Christmas Morning with Dorothy@10:00am Dec.28Music with Bill Savage@ 2:00pm Dec.31New Years Social@ 3:00pm Retirement Events Dec. 2 nd The Reach Out Singers@ 7:00pm Dec. 3 rd Retirement Family Christmas w/Randy Grey @ 2:00pm Dec. 5 th Music with Dorothy 8 th Ave@ 10:00am Dec. 8 th Holiday Visit with the Brownies@ 6:30pm Dec. 9 th Christmas Light Tour with the Optimist Club@ 6:30pm Dec. 10 th Shopping Trip to Cherryhill Mall@ 11:30am Dec. 14 th December Birthday Party w/ Randy @ 2:00pm Dec. 15 th Christmas Visit with Arbour Glen Daycare @ 10:00am Dec. 16 th Carols and a Christmas Story w/ St.Anne’s @ 1:15pm Dec. 18 th Carols with Barb, Jon and Eva @ 2:00pm Dec. 20 th Outing to Palace Theatre “Robin Hood” @ 1:15pm Dec. 21 st The Fellowship Singers @ 7:00pm Dec. 22 nd Village Choir, Ugly Xmas Sweater & Food w/Chris@ 2:00pm Dec. 23 rd Music with John Moorehouse @ 7:00pm Dec. 24 th Christmas Eve Service @ 10:30am Dec. 25 th Christmas Memories with Dorothy @ 9:30am Dec. 29 th Music Therapy with Dorothy – 8 th Ave @ 10:00am Dec. 31 st Ring in the New Year in the Café @ 2:00pmEnvironmentalDepartment Happy Holidays!!! TIS THE SEASON for fun and laughter! I hope you are all ready for the cooler weather. The planters at our entrances are once again decorated for you to enjoy! The fresh smells of the evergreens will fill us with the Holiday spirit. Please remember when walking around the facility to be careful when its snowing or icy conditions, walk slowly for your safety. Wearing proper footwear will help you in the bad weather. Wishing you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas! From the Environmental Team! Glenna Grimmer Nursing Department Seasons Greetings from the Nursing Staff! We hope you have a safe, healthy and happy holiday season. It has been an exciting year of changes at Kensington Village and we look forward to your continued support as we enter the final stretch of construction. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to All!! DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS Reta – Charles H. – Devy Joan M. – Clifton – Nina Sally – Frederick – Sonia Nora – Margaret K. - Stanley