Golden Manor
481 Melrose Blvd P4N 5H3 Timmins, ON, Canada

May Activity Calendar

Thank you to all Golden Manor staff for their hard work and sacrifices. It has been challenging, but together we will continue to move forward! We got this!

Thank you to residents for sharing messages and smiles for the wonderful staff of the Golden Manor! We want to acknowledge and thank all staff for their dedication and hard work. #TLCforLTC These are challenging times, feeling worried just makes sense. It is important to find what makes us happy, thank you to our residents for sharing what makes them happy, including special people, family, and reading. #mentalhealthweek

April 1, 2021 To: All Golden Manor Residents, Families and Substitute Decision Makers Re: COVID-19 Update Provincial Emergency Brake... We thank everyone for their continued support and are grateful to report that currently, there are no positive cases of the COVID-19 virus at the Golden Manor. As a result of an alarming surge in case numbers and COVID-19 hospitalizations across the province, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts, is imposing a provincewide emergency brake. On the advice of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, all Ontarians are advised to stay home as much as possible with trips outside the home limited to necessities and restricting gatherings to those within the same household (the people you live with). In response to the provincewide emergency brake and recommendations from the Chief Medical Officer of Health, the Golden Manor will put in place time-limited safety measures in line with current provincial measures. The enhanced measures will go into effect as of Saturday, April 3, 2021, at 12:01 a.m. and will be reassessed in at least four (4) weeks. Caregivers A maximum of two (2) caregivers may be designated per resident at a time. A maximum of one (1) caregiver per resident may visit at a time. Continue to follow antigen testing algorithm. General Visitors No general visitors are permitted to visit the Home. Resident Absences No short term or temporary resident absences. Absences are only permitted for medical and compassionate reasons and requests for these absences must be submitted to the Home. Those with general visits and absences booked Saturday, April 3, 2021 onward will be called to notify them of the cancellation. Changes may be made based on direction the Home receives from the province or Ministry of Long-Term Care. We will keep you updated as we receive further direction. Courtyard Access With the nice weather we wish for residents and caregivers to be able to access and enjoy the courtyard. To do so safely we ask that residents and caregivers adhere to the following guidelines: Residents must put a mask on before leaving their floor. Residents and caregivers must wear a mask while on route to the courtyard and while in the courtyard. Residents and caregivers must go directly to the courtyard and directly back to their room. Resident and caregivers must maintain physical distancing from others in the courtyard and follow the directional arrows. Please feel free to contact the Golden Manor administration office by calling 705-360-2644 ext. 4500 should you have any questions. Thank you.

The City of Timmins' Sign is Red for May 5th, the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. #yourdowntowntimmins

April Activity Calendar

Focusing on naming, expressing and dealing with our #emotions is important for our #MentalHealth. Learn how you can #GetReal for #MentalHealthWeek: www.mentalhealthweek.ca/

March 30, 2021 To: All Golden Manor Residents, Families and Substitute Decision Makers Re: COVID-19 Update Absence and Visit Reminders...Continue reading

Residents and staff enjoying staying active together!

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Thank you Clorox Canada for the great addition to housekeeping departments cleaning and disinfecting equipment!

The residents of the Golden Manor have many gifts and talents. Joyce Moyle, displayed her incredible poetry, writing a beautiful poem for a wonderful Golden Manor PSW, Alma. ALMA Alma is a work of art. She must have been right from the start.... She gives the greatest hug I must say. She wouldn’t have it any other way. Maybe she likes to sing and dance, But only when she has the chance. She likes to be happy, it’s plain to see. And so she is for you and me. She likes to relax when time permits, But only of course if the shoe fits. Alma is always in a good mood, And no doubt she loves good food.

Let's work together to create positive change and support one another! When it comes to mental health, now more than ever, every action counts. #bellletstalk

Now more than ever! Create positive change! #BellLetsTalk

Merci aux élèves de la classe 8A de l’École catholique Sacré-Coeur! Joyeux Noël et Bonne Année!

Golden Manor staff and residents would like to wish Lucille Chartier a Happy Birthday!

Golden Manor staff and residents would like to wish Noella Laurin a Happy Birthday!

The residents of the Golden Manor wish to thank the Mayor for sharing some of his Christmas Cards with them! All were very impressed with the wonderful artwork and send holidays greetings back to all of the artists!

December activity calendars!

Are you planning a visit with a Golden Manor resident over the holidays? Make sure you to book your visit ahead of time. All general visits MUST pre-scheduled by contacting the Home at 705-360-2644 ext. 4500. Visits requested for December 25, 26, 27 and 28, must be booked by noon on December 24. Furthermore, visits requested for December 31, January 1, 2 and 3, must be booked by noon on December 30.

This week we recognize Nurse Practitioners Week and the vital role our Nurse Practitioner plays in our Home. Residents Diane, Carmel and Viola are pictured with our Nurse Practitioner, Debby Kapias. From all residents, families and staff we wish Debby a very happy Nurse Practitioners Week and thank her for the incredible work she does and the exceptional care she provides!

November Activity Calendar

The Province has introduced a new framework which categorizes public health regions into five levels: The category a region is in determines the restrictions in place. Currently Timmins is in the GREEN PREVENT level. It is important that we all remain vigilant.... - Wear your mask in public places, at work and when visiting - Wash your hands - Use hand sanitizer - Practice physical distancing - Stay home if you are unwell. Staff and visitors continually review policy and instructional hand hygiene and PPE videos to ensure we are properly doing some of the most vital actions to keep everyone safe! Now is not the time to become complacent! We want to remain .. IN THE GREEN! We Got This!

Prevent Flu This Fall and Winter If you would like to receive this vaccine, book an appointment with your local Health Unit, local Pharmacy or your Health Care Provider. Check out the link below to book your vaccine with the Porcupine Health Unit

JOB OPPORTUNITY Novo Peak Health is looking for a PTA for the Golden Manor! https://www.jobsintimmins.com/job/physiotherapy-assistant-1

The Golden Manor has been approved to participate in this Ministry Funded PSW Return of Service initiative. This is a great opportunity for new PSW graduates to join our team of caring hard working staff.

Golden Manor staff and residents would like to wish Judith Bertrand a Happy Birthday!

Today, on Remembrance Day we take time to mark the sacrifice of the many who have fallen in the service of their country, and to acknowledge the courage of those who still serve. We thank Norah for her years of service with the Royal Canadian Legion.

Golden Manor staff and residents would like to wish Louise Leblanc a Happy Birthday!

Annual Orange Shirt Day on September 30th, is a day to honour and recognize the victims and survivors of residential schools. It is an opportunity to create meaningful discussion about the effects of Residential Schools and the impact they have left behind. Orange Shirt Day is a legacy of the St. Joseph Mission (SJM) Residential School (1891-1981) Commemoration Project and Reunion events that took place in Williams Lake, BC, Canada, in May 2013. Former student Phyllis (Jack) Webstad told her story of her first day at residential school when her shiny new orange shirt, bought by her grandmother, was taken from her as a six-year old girl. https://www.orangeshirtday.org/phyllis-story.html

So lovely to see these smiles! Within the big Golden Manor family it is wonderful to have many families reunite as residents and have opportunities to spend time together.

Golden Manor staff and residents would like to wish Doreen Wildman a Happy Birthday!

Find your closest Ontario testing location to get a COVID 19 test. https://covid-19.ontario.ca/assessment-centre-locations/

Golden Manor continues to enjoy Sharing Dance with their new t-shirts provided from Canada's National Ballet School and Baycrest,. Sharing Dance Seniors is a safe and accessible dance program that engages older adults in meaningful dance activity that aims to enhance physical, cognitive and overall health and well-being.

Golden Manor staff and residents would like to wish Oda Sorensen a Happy Birthday!

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Golden Manor staff and residents would like to wish Martha PaulMartin a Happy Birthday!

Golden Manor staff and residents would like to wish Arne Sorensen a Happy Birthday!

Wishing two of our residents, John and Shirley Sangster, a very happy 68th anniversary! Enjoy a wonderful day together

October Activity Calendar

Staff Appreciation & Wellness Week! For our daily draws, we thank Dr. Gillies for her donation which was used to purchase wellness baskets included lots of wonderful self-care gifts. Sheri Ginglo and the students of the Health Care class at Timmins High And Vocational School held a fundraiser to recognize the hard work of the staff. They raised $275, which was used to purchase Foodland gift cards that were included in daily draws as well.

Golden Manor staff and residents would like to wish Collette Laporte a Happy Birthday!

Golden Manor staff and residents would like to wish Marion Morrison a Happy Birthday!

Staff Appreciation & Wellness Week! Nourishing our bodies! Staff enjoyed lunch on Thursday and Friday and healthy snacks during the week. Staff loved the blender bike and their smoothies! We wish to thank Misiway Community Health Centre for allowing us to use their blender bike, staff had a blast biking to make themselves smoothies!

#manormonday A few Golden Manor residents have started taking part in a Pen Pal Program. Residents are able to communicate with families and individuals that ar...e taking part in this project by writing letters back and forth. Here we have Golden Manor resident Lynn Michaud with a photo of the family she has been writing to. The residents really enjoy receiving and writing the letters, this new activity has been exciting and allows residents to learn about and meet new people. See more

Golden Manor Resident Council President Marcelle Kienapple would like to wish a Happy National Seniors Day, to all seniors!

Staff Appreciation and Wellness Week! This week we celebrated all of our staff for their incredible work and resilience through the past months. We recognize that this time has not been easy and it is important to care for our mental health and overall well-being. The week included daily draws, healthy snacks, special lunches, sharing of resources and lots of smiles!... Thank you to Porcupine Health Unit and CMHA Cochrane-Timiskaming for sharing resources to provide to staff!

Families, caregivers, and essential visitors to long-term care - check out this informational video from Public Health Ontario to help you to understand and implement infection control practices to safely care for residents and to protect yourself as well. Remember: - do not come into the home if you are experiencing any symptoms - wear your mask at all times while in the home... - practice hand hygiene We got this! https://www.publichealthontario.ca//en-ip/main/index.html

Mrs. Chartier proudly displays this years harvest from our courtyard garden boxes!

It's World Alzheimer's Day! Today, and every day, help us smash the stigma and raise awareness by wearing blue to show your support for people affected by Alz...heimer's disease and other dementias. Share what you're doing today to support people living with dementia using #GoBlueforAlz all day long!

With the increase in COVID-19 cases across the province our Assessment Centre is experiencing higher than normal requests for COVID-19 testing. To increase capa...city we are proud to announce that we are partnering with Cochrane District EMS to increase the amount of testing available at the Centre. We thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to grow to meet the needs of our community. The Assessment Centre is increasing its hours to Monday to Saturday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Please call 705-267-0224 to book your appointment. To ensure the safety of our community, staff and physicians, walk-ins are not permitted.

Exciting role available at the Golden Manor!

Golden Manor staff and residents would like to wish Cathy Philp a Happy Birthday!

Golden Manor staff and residents would like to wish Elaine Chevrier a Happy Birthday!

Message from Carol Halt, Golden Manor Administrator September 18, 2020 Dear Staff, Family Members and Substitute Decision-Makers:... It feels like we are full swing into Fall, with cooler temperatures, and fewer hours of daylight. I hope that everyone has been able to enjoy some of the sunshine and warmer days. Let’s hope we have more! September 2020 marks 6 months that we have been in a pandemic, an experience that none of us have previously had to endure. I want to thank all of our staff and family members/substitute decision makers for the amazing support we have had these past 6 months. I know that putting the restrictions in place in the Golden Manor when we did, has been very difficult in many ways for everyone, but it was the right thing to do. With your help, we have been able to keep COVID-19 out of our Home. It has been difficult to hear and read about the devastation that some Homes in other parts of the Province and country have endured as they struggled with COVID-19 outbreaks. By now, we have all had to adjust to this new normal. Many of you have had to return to work, and perhaps send children back to school after an extended period spent in the safety of your own homes. This can’t be easy for you. We honestly don’t know when Wave 2 will affect our community, so I ask that everyone continue to do all you can to keep everyone safe at the Golden Manor. We must continue to be vigilante, wear masks in public places, practice good hand hygiene and physical distancing, and stay home if feeling unwell. We have done such a good job to date, and there is no room for complacency. We will continue to practice the highest of infection control standards at the Golden Manor. Our staff continue to be COVID-tested every 2 weeks. I ask that when you are visiting and/or when you take residents out, that you too maintain those standards. We are all in this together, and your continued support is appreciated! Thanks to all of you .. We Got This! Stay safe, everyone! Sincerely, Carol Halt, Administrator

It was wonderful to join other incredible community organizations in Welcome to Timmins LIVE! If you were not able to tune in live, check out the recording here. Thank you to the Timmins & District Multicultural Centre for your creativity in organizing this worthwhile event.

A Huge thank you to André Bourdon of Girones Lawers for bringing in 50 Smile Cookies for our Residents to enjoy. The smiles on their faces were priceless!