April 2024 Communication
Friends of Fairvern Pies
The Pie Freezer in the Rose Room is now stocked with the following:
Large Chicken Pot Pie - $20.00 (Only 1 remaining)
Butter Tarts – 6 to a box - $12.00.
Large Apple, Raisin, Strawberry/Rhubarb, & Bumbleberry Pies - $15.00.
COMING SOON: Apple Crisp, Strawberry/Rhubarb Crisp & Date Squares
Remember all you must 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.
All the money raised goes towards enhancing the Resident’s lives so please think of The Friends’ baking when you’re planning your next meal.
2023 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 2023 Notice of Assessment to Debbie Biliko. These can be dropped off to the Business Office or sent by email to debbie.biliko@muskoka.on.ca.
Hats Off to our Volunteers
Fairvern will be hosting an appreciation celebration on April 26, 2024. Let's recognize and celebrate every volunteer and each contribution they're making to strengthen inclusivity and wellbeing in our home.
Please RSVP to Esther at ext. 4336.
Looking forward to seeing you!
March Family Council Meeting – April 30, 2024
The Fairvern Family Council will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 30th at 6:00 pm via Zoom.
The meeting link will be circulated closer to the meeting.
All Friends and Families are invited and encouraged to attend.
Leave of Absence Books
Beginning Wednesday, March 27, 2024, Fairvern implemented Leave of Absence books that are located at the Nurses Stations on each floor. If you are leaving the home with your friend or loved one we ask that this book be filled out. The form will ask for the following information:
Date, Time, Name of Resident, Responsible Person, Time Out, Phone Number, Signature when Returning and Time Returned.
Thank you for your support and cooperation. Please reach out should you have any questions.
SOLAR ECLIPSE SAFETY
On Monday, April 8th there will be a Total Solar Eclipse visible across North America. A Total Solar Eclipse is when the moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun and creating darkness on a slim sliver of Earth’s surface. Read more about Total Solar Eclipses here.
When is the Solar Eclipse?
Here in Muskoka, the solar eclipse is expected to start at 2:06PM reaching its maximum of 95% obscurity at approximately 3:20PM, and ending at 4:20PM. Safety precautions should be followed for the full time.
What is the Hazard?
Looking at the sun without special protection may cause damage to your retina from radiation (solar retinopathy). Viewing any part of the bright sun through a camera lens, binoculars, or a telescope without a special-purpose solar filter secured over the front of the optics could cause severe eye injury. Proper eye protection is recommended if you are wanting to look at the solar eclipse.
Safety Considerations
·DO NOT look directly at the sun!
·Where possible, schedule task indoors during the eclipse, to reduce the likelihood of looking at the sun. Discuss with your teams the plan for this day and time.
·Where possible, AVOID travel during the eclipse.
·If driving, continue as normal and avoid looking at the sun. Depending on the sun position, use hats/shades/visors that prevent light to pass through. DO NOT drive wearing eclipse glasses and DO have headlights turned ON.
·During a Solar Eclipse, the environment will darken like dawn or dusk – prepare for distracted drivers and people. Ensure adequate lighting and wear high visibility clothing appropriate for low light conditions.
·If you want to look at the eclipse, only use safe solar eclipse viewers or filters that meet international standards ISO 12312. Please note that regular sunglasses do not provide sufficient eye protection for viewing the solar eclipse.
