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1 Durham Christian Homes Inc. December 2018 Take Note Dec 3 - Urker Mans Choir Dec 5 - Sinterklaas Coffee Hour Dec 6&7 - Christmas Dinner Dec 10 - Karaoke Night Dec 12 - Come From Away Dec 13 - Dutch Carol Sing Dec 14 - Mexican Lunch Dec 18 - Hennie Wonder Christmas Stories Dec 20 - DCHS Choir The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. - John 1:14. Residents Moving In Please join with me in welcoming the following residents to our home: (P-410) Michael Jamadar; (P-703) Wendy Hoogsteen; (T-204) Stanley and Ruby Anthony; (T-412) Jack and Ann Dekker; and (T-810) John and Joyce Rozema. We are happy to have you here, and we look forward to meeting you! Move-outs We give our best wishes to (P-304) Barbara Charbonneau, who is moving out from our home. We pray for God s blessing on you, and wish you well in your new home! With Sympathy It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of (T-1001) Art Bangma, (P-703) Henny Smit, and former Providence Place resident Reginald Gordon. Our thoughts and prayers are with their family and friends. Dec 21 - Carols by the Fire and much more! Inside this issue: Our Neighbours 1 From the Office 2 From the Board 3 Residents Council 5 Worship & Bible Study 6 Ongoing Activities 7 Ongoing Activities 8 Ongoing Activities 9 Calendar 10 AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY SECURITY FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY, call If something does not need to be addressed immediately and can wait, then please contact our reception DURING OFFICE HOURS (Monday-Friday 9:00am 4:30pm), at

2 Notes from the Office Page 2 Office Closure Please note that the office will be closed on Tuesday, December 25th, and Wednesday, December 26th, for the holidays. Food Disposal Please do not throw food over your balcony, or toss it to the local wildlife. This has and will encourage animals to take up residence in our homes and vehicles, causing much damage. Please dispose all food waste properly down the chute. Floor Decorations Please be mindful that floor decorations are the property of individual floor reps; please leave them up for all to enjoy. Additionally, if you would like to help decorate your floor, please speak to your floor rep before putting up any decorations. We are a community here at DCH and remind you of the VALUES that guide our home: RESPECT We honour the worth and celebrate the uniqueness of each and every person. COMMITMENT We aspire to be exceptional so we expect the best of ourselves and each other; improving by learning, growing and working together. COMPASSION We are caring, patient and kind in our words and actions. WELLBEING We care about each other in mind, body and spirit; deserving of joy, hope, comfort and security in our lives. TEAMWORK We all work together to succeed together. ACCOUNTABILITY We accept responsibility for the people and resources entrusted to us. INTEGRITY We are dedicated to being honest and open with one another. COMMUNITY We delight in service to others and the relationships that make us a caring family.

3 From The Board We are in the final month of 2018 and contemplate the many blessings inherent in the advent season. Let us stand still at this time amidst the secular distractions and reflect on the true meaning of Christmas: For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 KJV On researching this familiar text, the commentary by Matthew Henry (MHC) describes with clarity the greatness of who that child was and still is: Justly is he called Wonderful, for he is both God and man. His love is the wonder of angels and glorified saints. He is the Counsellor, for he knew the counsels of God from eternity; and he gives counsel to men, in which he consults our welfare. He is the Wonderful Counsellor; none teaches like him. He is God, the mighty One. Such is the work of the Mediator, that no less power than that of the mighty God could bring it to pass. He is God, one with the Father. As the Prince of Peace, he reconciles us to God; he is the Giver of peace in the heart and conscience; and when his kingdom is fully established, men shall learn war no more. The government shall be upon him; he shall bear the burden of it. Glorious things are spoken of Christ's government. There is no end to the increase of its peace, for the happiness of its subjects shall last forever. Thus far, the past year has been a demonstration of God s goodness and mercy. We have made continuous progress since we launched the construction of Glen Hill Terrace Whitby. Residents are closely monitoring the construction. The weather has slowed down construction, but we still anticipate that the contractor will adhere to the stipulated timelines and Glen Hill Terrace construction will be completed in May of In the meantime, the Board Committees have been working behind the scenes. The Leadership Team and the Governance Committee have been reviewing and fine-tuned the Mission, Vision and Values of the organization and the Strategic Plan for 2019 to 2021 has been created. Outcomes are reported quarterly by Strategic Plan updates provided at Board meetings. We continue to receive new member applications as interest in Durham Christian Homes continues to grow. The Bowmanville Property Task Force has been meeting and engaging in meaningful discussions with community partners. The Building Committee meets frequently and keeps a very close eye on the construction process. The Fundraising and Marketing Committee continues to work on the Capital Campaign. We are grateful for every donation, large or small. We are asking everyone to remember us in your Christmas giving. Please be reminded that there are tax benefits for donations to charitable organizations, of which Durham Christian Homes in one. The tax year ends on December 31. The wonderful care at our two homes in Bowmanville was recognized at the Long-Term Care Association Conference with an award for Clinical Protocol Excellence being awarded to Glen Hill Strathaven. This is tangible evidence of the stellar quality of the work done in the clinical areas. Congratulations to Kathleen Trickey, RN and our Glen Hill Strathaven Nursing staff! Continued on Page 4. Page 3

4 Continued from page 3. Page 4 It was a pleasure to work alongside, and to chat with many residents at the Fall Bazaar. Thank you to the many dedicated volunteers who contributed to the success of this fundraiser for the Residents Council. We look forward to seeing you at the Residents Christmas Dinner, and thank the Resident Council for their gracious invitation. In closing, I would like to request that you remember all the residents, their families, volunteers and staff in your prayers. We remember in prayer all of those in the DCH family who are suffering illness, loss and difficult situations. As a Board, we covet your prayers, that our work and plans for the future will be blessed to God s glory. We wish you all a blessed Christmas and year end. Elizabeth van der Loo Chair, Board of Directors A Christmas Meditation Tiny little King - Why this humble birth? Choosing the hay-filled stall, In reality Lord of all! Lamb, goat, bullock, turtle-dove, Gaze in mute wonder. Do you sense his worth? Your sacrificed offerings, forever over now. This Lamb of God, Will cleanse the sin of earth. - Kathleen Hayes

5 From Residents Council Well! Here it is the end of the year once again. It is hard to believe that December is upon us, even though we have already had a taste of some winter temperatures this past month. Page 5 On behalf of the residents council, I d like to extend a special Thank You to all who were involved in yet another successful Annual Bazaar. Despite the weather, we were blessed with a great turnout, and together we raised a grand total of $12, Thanks to everyone who helped out during the sale, and also to those who help out behind the scenes. We received a lot of great feedback from people, who commented that they really enjoyed the festive and friendly atmosphere. We thank you for all your hard work and dedication, and we hope to see all of you again at our annual Yard Sale, held on the first Saturday in May, The Residents Council would like to thank Audrey van Ginkel, and Andy Mast for their service as floor reps on the council. Audrey and Andy have both stepped off the council; Jenny Mast will be taking over on Tekoa 8 as floor rep. We also want to extend thanks to all of our floor reps continuing on for another term. We had lots of great fellowship events this past month, and in addition to the regular programs that run weekly, we want to mention a few items that were very enjoyable. On the music scene, the Idle Frets Ukulele band came to visit us; it was music we could all relate to and enjoy. Simon Bax organized an evening of previewing the music of the Martin Mans Formatie, in anticipation of the upcoming Urker Mans Formatie concert on December 3rd. Many were in attendance, and enjoyed the presentation. And, although this publication is due to be out before we can enjoy the music, we are all looking forward to hearing some music from the Island when we host Jay Franco and his Caribbean Carnival concert this Thursday. As we enter into the month of December, we are anticipating many wonderful connections and fellowship opportunities at all of our annual holiday traditions. If you ve recently joined our community, let me extend an extra special invitation to each of you to come join us at all of our upcoming celebrations: Christmas Dinner, musical presentations and Christmas Karaoke, an evening of carols in Dutch and a gathering of carols (in English) by the fire, and so much more! Check your calendars (located at the back of this newsletter) for upcoming dates and times. Finally, on behalf of Residents Council, I bring you greetings for the season, reminding each one to not forget what the reason for this season is - the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus. I pray that you each are Blessed with a season and year of peace joy and good health. Merry Christmas one and All. Tina Grootendorst President, Residents Council

6 Page 6 Worship Services In Friendship Hall This Month s Service Times: Sunday, December 3:00pm Sunday, December 3:00pm Sunday, December 3:00pm Upcoming Bible Study Meetings Christmas Stories with Hennie Wonder On December 18 at 10am, All are welcome to join with Hennie Wonder in the Providence Place Lounge For Christmas Stories. Ladies Bible Study The Ladies Bible Study meets in the Providence Place Lounge at 2pm every other Thursday. Meetings this month are: December 13th and 27th. CARE CARD MINISTRY Carol West (P-1010) is our Care Card Ministry volunteer for the month of December If you know of a resident who is in need of comfort due to illness or loss of family member, please contact David Tigchelaar in the office, or Carol West and a card will be sent along on behalf of the residents. Spiritual Support 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 he 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 his administrative contact, Judy at: Coffee and Meditation There will be a Coffee and Meditation meeting on Tuesday, Dec 11th at 10:00am in the Auditorium. We will be celebrating together with a special Christmas Program, with special music. Everyone is welcome; bring your own mug. Continuous Learning Centre Please note that the library/computer room in Providence Place is open to all residents daily from 9am - 8pm. Dennis Lightfoot, our computer volunteer, has returned on Thursday mornings from 9am to 11am to answer your questions.

7 Ongoing Activities Page 7 Billiards Weeknights at 7pm Everyone is welcome to come join in on a friendly game of Billiards (pool) on the second floor in the Billiards room! We meet weeknights at 7pm; come drop in and play or learn to play! Exercise - Mondays, Wednesdays, and 9:00am This fitness program is offered to assist with balance and muscle toning with Melanie & Heather leading. Everyone is welcome! Monday 2:30pm Bring $2.00 and come join a friendly game of Bingo in the Auditorium. Winners last month were: Nov. 5: Ann Flood; Nov. 12: Tony Vanderluit; Nov. 19: Ingrid Vandepol; Nov. 26: Nellie Vandermale. Monday Movie 6:30pm Monday movie nights are back! If you would like to suggest a movie to be shown, please see David in the office. Movies are selected on a week-by-week basis, but are pre-screened to ensure quality of content. Tuesday Crafts - Every other Tuesday at 2:30pm For those who like to craft 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. Until We Eat Again Tuesday Until We Eat Again - Every other 3pm A fellowship group that cooks together and eats together! Join us every other Tuesday (opposite weeks from Crafts) at 3pm in the Providence Place Lounge for laughter, cooking, and great food. Everyone of any skill is welcome! For more information, see David in the office, or just pop by when we meet!

8 Ongoing Activities Page 8 Shuffleboard Every Tuesday 7:00pm Everyone is welcome to come play shuffleboard, in the exercise room, on Tuesdays at 7pm. You don t need any experience to play; learning is easy and playing is fun! WITH HENNIE WONDER Meets the Last Two Tuesdays each 10:00am Join us this month on December 16th for a wonderful time of Christmas Stories with Hennie Wonder. Please note that we will NOT be meeting on December 25th. Coffee & Meditation Fellowship Second Tuesday Morning Each 10:00am Come out to the auditorium and listen to a guest speak about what God is doing in the world of ministry. Enjoy coffee and fellowship; everyone is welcome! Please bring your own mug. Wednesday Night Progressive 7:00pm Anyone wanting to play euchre is welcome to join us in the Activities Room on Wednesdays at 7pm. Winners last month were: Oct. 31: Annie Haaksma; Nov. 7: Marlene Kerr; Nov. 14: Doris Hawe; Nov. 21: Bernice Posnick. Please note that there is no Euchre meeting on December 26th and January 2nd. Every Other Thursday 2:00pm Ladies bible study has begun once again! We meet every other Tuesday at 2pm in the Providence Place Lounge for tea, fellowship, and to talk about the bible. Thursday Night 7:00pm Come join us in the exercise room at 7:00pm every Thursday night! Everyone is welcome! Winners last month were: Nov. 1: Elaine Heath; Nov. 8: Bill Heath; Nov. 15: Lorraine Smith; Nov. 22: Jetty Sytsma. Congratulations to all our winners!

9 Every Other 10:30am Join in fellowship and song during this hour-long service of song in the auditorium, with music that blesses and encourages! Page 9 MEMORY LANE Every Friday at 2pm in the Providence Place Lounge Please note that Memory Lane is taking a break for December; we will return and welcome everyone to come back again in the New Year! ROAD TRIP!!!! TAKE A LOOK IN THE BOOK!! We ve got lots and lots of great trips for you every month - from local shopping and lunch outings, to multi-day trips to our Nation s Capital! For more information on everything that s going on, and to sign up, go to the Activities Room and take a look in the book! Meals Program Service Monday through Friday 5:00pm; Tuesday Noon for Pick-up And service in the Dining Room $7.85 per meal for enrolment in the meals program, or $8.50 per meal for occasional meal purchase. The cut-off time for ordering meals is: Thursdays by 4:00 pm PLEASE ORDER EARLY Friendship Café Coffee Service 9:00am - 11:00am Sandwiches available on Mondays & Fridays DURHAM CHRISTIAN HOMES HAIRSTYLING Hair Care For the Whole Family Call: Annette Rodgers & Bonny McComb Cuts, Colours, Highlights, Perms, & Much More! WE RE OPEN SATURDAYS TOO! COURTICE DUTCH IMPORTS In Our Lobby Third Wednesday of Every Month

10 2 December 2018 SUN MON TUES WED THUR FRI SAT 3pm Worship AU pm Worship AU 9:20am Exercises AU 10am Urker Mans Choir AU 2:30pm Bingo PPL 6:30pm Movie AU 9:20am Exercises AU 2:30pm Bingo PPL 7pm Karaoke Night AU pm Worship AU 9:20am Exercises AU 2:30pm Bingo PPL 6:30pm Movie AU 2:30pm Bingo PPL 6:30pm Movie AU 31 2:30pm Bingo PPL 6:30pm Movie AU 4 9:30am Resident s Council BR 2:30pm Crafts PPL 11 10am Coffee & Meditation AU 2pm U.W.E.A. PPL 18 10am Hennie Wonder Christmas Stories PPL 2:30pm Crafts PPL 6pm Christmas Lights Tour TR 25 Merry Christmas! Office Closed Locations Legend: 5 The Right Step Shoes 9am Exercises AU 10am Sinterklaas Coffee Hour AU 7pm Progressive Euchre AR 12 Dutch Store 10:30am Come From Away TR 9:20am Exercises AU 19 Dressing Room AU 9:20am Exercises AU 7pm Progressive Euchre AR 26 Boxing Day Office Closed 7pm Progressive Euchre AR PPL: Providence Place Lounge AR: Activities Room AU: Auditorium EX: Exercise Room LO: Lobby LI: Library BR: Board Room TR:Trip 6 6pm Christmas Dinner 7pm Darts EX 13 2pm Ladies Bible Study PPL 6:30pm Dutch Carol Sing AU 20 10am DCHS Choir Carols AU 7pm Darts EX 27 2pm Ladies Bible Study PPL 7pm Darts EX 7 9am Exercises AU 6pm Christmas Dinner 14 Mexican Lunch 9am Exercises AU 10:30am Hymn Sing AU 21 9am Exercises AU 10am Carols by the Fire LO 28 9am Exercises AU