October 2024 Communication
Continued review of Resident Bill of Rights
10. Every resident has the right to pursue social, cultural, religious, spiritual and other interests, to develop their potential and to be given reasonable assistance by the licensee to pursue these interests and to develop their potential.
11. Every resident has the right to live in a safe and clean environment.
12. Every resident has the right to be given access to protected outdoor areas in order to enjoy outdoor activity unless the physical setting makes this impossible.
Footwear Reminder
Although we have been blessed with a beautiful fall, the weather will be changing. As a reminder, please do not wear wet boots or shoes into the home. There are footcovers available for your use in the front vestibule. Thank you for assisting to keep our Residents and Staff safe and our home clean.
Fall and Winter Menu
The new Fall & Winter Menu 2024 – 2025 will begin on Monday, October 28, 2024. This menu will have lots of new options, old favourites, and the perfect dishes for those chilly days. Also, new this year the daily menu postings will feature a description of specific meal items to help clarify the menu options and promote informed choices.
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“Autumn is the mellower season, and what we lose in flowers we more than gain in fruits” – Samuel Butler |
Accounting Billing Changes
Fairvern will be going through some changes in our accounting/billing systems that will affect the look and feel of your accommodation invoices and payments. Look for the changes in next month’s communication.
Fairvern Long-Term Care Home is going through some changes in our accounting/billing systems that will affect the look and feel of your accommodation payments and statements.
There is no need for you to change anything regarding your billing or payments. Your first new bill will be sent on November 1st, with your first withdrawal occurring on November 15th.
Automatic Withdrawals:
If you have automatic withdrawals, it may look different on your bank statement showing a different company name.
Emailed bills/statements:
If you currently receive emailed bills/statements, this will continue, although the look and layout may differ slightly.
Mailed bills/statements:
If you currently receive mailed bills/statements, these will continue to the same address that we have on file.
We encourage you to sign up for electronic billing by supplying your email address to Debbie Biliko
Although we do not foresee delays, please be advised they may occur with billing or withdrawals.
For any billing questions, concerns, or updates such as change of address, name, banking info, etc. please contact:
Debbie Biliko
(705) 789-6011 ext. 4331
Thank you for your patience during this transition,
Christine Briden,
Manager of Finance, Long-Term Care
Friends of Fairvern
“MEATBALLS & MIND GAMES” Dinner & Show – Update
What a great time was had at the “Meatballs and Mind Games” event which included a sumptuous Italian dinner & an edge of your seat mentalist show by Buzz Collins. He had many participants from the audience and we were left wondering how on earth he was able to do what he did.
It was a pleasure to have Mayor Nancy Alcock attend and bring greetings from the Town of Huntsville & The District of Muskoka & share that the new Fairvern site is expected to be ready for occupancy in the spring of 2026.
Our fundraiser was very successful & The Friends of Fairvern Executive Committee would like to thank everyone who attended to demonstrate their support. We are still in the tabulating phase and will announce what this fundraiser made once we have a final figure.
Tag Day
Another successful tag day was held in August with a grand total of $6695.48 raised. The Friends would like to thank all that donated and to those who donated their time on tag day.
Join the Friends of Fairvern Facebook Page
Please follow, like and share our new “Friends of Fairvern” Facebook Page with your friends. This will help us to increase our public exposure.
Friends of Fairvern Baking
The freezer is now stocked with Wild Blueberry pies at $15.00 each & our delicious butter tarts at $12.00 a box. If you’re interested, best to get one soon as last year they both went quickly. There are still a few other kinds of pies available as well as strawberry/rhubarb or apple crisp.
A reminder that we have regular size pies and some smaller pies for those who live alone or have smaller appetites.
**Remember all you need to do is take your choice from the freezer and if paying cash leave your money in the black cash box mounted on the wall to the right of the freezer.
**E-Transfer Payments for our baking by sending it by email to: Friendsoffairvern1982@gmail.com
All the money raised goes towards enhancing the Residents’ lives so please think of The Friends’ baking when you’re planning your next meal.
Donations Needed
The Friends are looking for donations of either 250mL or 500 mL empty preserve jars. If you can help, please contact Marlene Schell at 705-789-4363.
