FRIENDSHIP BANNER. December Durham Christian Homes Inc. AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY. Take Note. A Time of Reflection:

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1 Take Note m Best of the Holiday-Shops: Treats and Lights Thursday, December 4 9am pick up The G.E.M.S. Thursday, December 4th 7:00pm Sinterklaas Friday, December 5th 3:00pm FRIENDSHIP BANNER Durham Christian Homes Inc. December 2014 New Horizons Concert Band Monday, December 8th 10:30 am Christmas Sing-along with Ashton McMaster & Mike Shirlaw Monday December 8th 7:00pm 7:0Mo Golden Heir Southern Gospel Group Tuesday, December 9th 7:00pm Christmas Dinners Thursday Dec 11th and Friday December 12th at 5:30pm Whitby Community Concert Band, Saturday, December 13th at 7:30pm Noreen s Creations Thursday, December 11th 10:00am Walmart Shopping Trip Tuesday, December 16th 9:00am Christmas Sing Along & Treats by the Fire Place Monday December 22nd at 10:30am Merry Christmas is a familiar greeting but without Christ their would be no Christmas. We could say Happy Holidays, but then the reason for the season would be missed. As December 25th approaches, let us all remember the reason we celebrate Christmas. This Christmas, may you enjoy a time of reflection to remember the reason for the season and celebrate the birth of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Move Ins: Please welcome Harmen & Henka Bandstra (T-401) whom are moving in early December. Move Outs: Danny & Joy Wallace (T-401) moved out in November. Special Celebrations: Congratulations are extended to Marinus Esselink (T-408) who turns 85 on December 8th; Ruth Sullivan (T-403) who turns 90 on December 10th; Derk Berentschot (T-1012) who celebrates his 80th birthday on December 11th; Mary (Pat) Fitzsimmons (P-405) who turns 85 on December 21st and Jeanne Dupuis (T- 103) who turns 90 on December 29th. Many happy returns to each of you! A Time of Reflection: Christmas is a season of great joy. It is a time of God showing His great love for us. It can be a time of healing and renewed strength. You see, Christmas is when we celebrate the birth of the Christ. God sent His Son, Jesus, into the world to be born. His birth brought great joy to the world. Shepherds, wise men, and angels all shared in the excitement of knowing about this great event. They knew this was no ordinary baby. The prophets had told of His coming hundreds of years before. The star stopped over Bethlehem just to mark the way for those who were looking for this special child. Christmas Hymns with George Hiemstra, Tuesday December 30th, 7:00pm Inside this issue: Our Neighbours 1 From the Office 2 From the Board 3 Residents Council 4 Friendship Poem 5 Worship & Movies 6 Announcements 7 Ongoing Activities 8 Activities/Events/Trips 9 AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY SECURITY During office hours, please contact staff and volunteer security only through the office at After hours, FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY, please contact our security volunteers at The following residents will be on call according to a schedule which is arranged through the office. Esko Soikkanen (P-111) Walter Ciona (T 612) Sam Jongsma (P-800) Veronica Anquetil (T-304) Lawrence Hellinga (P-1006) Each week the on-duty after hours / weekend security volunteer will be posted on your

2 Page 2 NOTES FROM THE OFFICE Keep Us Informed Please inform the office of any relevant information changes that may assist us in case of an emergency such as whether or not you are able to come downstairs during a fire drill/alarm, if you use an oxygen tank, if you will be away for a period of time, etc. Please contact our Tenant Administrator, Vera Martin at ext Baking Orders There will be no baking orders for the month of December. This program will begin again January Providence Place Entrance: Just a reminder that the entrance door to Providence Place will be locked at 8:00 pm instead of 9:00 pm during the winter months. New Year s Eve Celebrations: As in previous years, residents have free access to the auditorium on New Year s Eve Wednesday, Dec. 31 from 8 pm until midnight and are welcome to use the auditorium to connect with fellow residents. Feel free to bring food, refreshments, music or games to celebrate the New Year. Please note that this is NOT a staff organized event. Set-up and clean-up will be the responsibility of those attending. Laundry Room Etiquette: Please close windows after you finish in the laundry room. Also, please remember to leave the washing machine lids up so the machine can dry out between use. Parking: When parking, please be extra careful of the vehicles beside you, particularly residents who park outside during windy days or inclement weather. Thank you for your consideration. Information sheets: The office has distributed information sheets to all our residents. In order to distribute updated phone lists you need to complete this, sign it and return it to the office by December 8th. Although we may get tied up at times we certainly wouldn t want to miss wishing each of our residents a very Happy, Healthy and Blessed Christmas. Your DCH Staff,

3 Page 3 From The Board: As we head into December and the Advent season, we prepare ourselves for a time of reflection and celebration. As a Board, we reflect on all the many accomplishments of the past 11 months and feel blessed to have been able to tackle several challenges and opportunities with the contributions of dedicated and experienced staff, the commitment of hundreds of volunteers within our community and through ceaseless prayer. This year, through the steadfastness of all who have contributed to the organization s successes, I am reminded of Romans 8:28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. I would like to take this opportunity to wish each of you blessings of the season. We pray that all residents will be blessed with good health, hope and peace during this special holiday month and in Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! On behalf of the Board, Simon Muizelaar Board Chair Saturday Morning Coffee: We are looking for a few residents who would like to assist on Saturday mornings in the Servery to serve coffee from 9:30am until 11:00am. If you are interested please see Shauna. Our DCH Service Project For Christmas 2014: We are collecting food items or like-new winter clothing for: Gate 3:16 & The Back Door Mission & Zion/Hope Church Food Bank Drop-off Boxes are located in our Lobby areas.

4 Page 4 From Residents Council Our Christmas tree and decorations are up. Thank you to all of our resident volunteers for assisting us with this task our Lobby, Auditorium and Providence Place entrance look beautiful. December is going to be a very busy month with two trips, one on December 4th going to Burlington for the Best of the Holidays trip and on December 16th we will be going to Walmart for our Annual Christmas shopping trip. The G.E.M.S. from Hebron Church will be here on December 4th at 7:00pm and the G.E.M.S from Zion Church will be here on December 15th for an evening of games, treats and Christmas wrapping. If you have gifts that you would like wrapped don t forget to bring them down on one of these evenings. We will have entertainment from the Lakeshore New Horizons band on December 8 in the morning and Christmas Sing-along with Ashton McMaster and Mike Shirlaw in the evening. The Golden Heir Southern Gospel Group will be here on December 9th in the evening. Please mark your calendars and join us for our Annual Christmas Carols and treats by the fire with Jim Hoogsteen on Monday December 22nd. The Residents Council has recently formed an Ad-hoc Committee which follows through on the purchases of items that the Council has been approved by the Council. Recently the Council has approved to purchase more large tables to be used for events such as the bazaar and small card tables. New roll out drawers for the server.y. have been purchased and will be installed on December 8th. This Christmas the Council will be donating to the Gate 3:16, Backdoor Mission, Zion and Hope Food Bank, and the Salvation Army. On behalf of the Council, I wish you each a Happy and Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year. Walter Ciona President, Residents Council Christmas Blessings to you all from Christmas Blessings Jean & Annette to you all from Durham Christian Jean & Annette Homes Hairstyling Durham Christian Call: Homes Hairstyling to book your special appointments Call: to book Order your your special appointments Hair Salon Certificates Now! The perfect gift for friends Order your & relatives! Hair Salon Certificates Now! The perfect gift for friends & relatives! Merry Christmas from Courtice Dutch Imports In our Lobby Wednesday, December 17 9:30 am - 3:00 pm Dutch Groceries, Cheese Products, Licorice, Indonesian Treats, Raisin Bread, Cookies, Koeks,

5 Page 5 Ready For Christmas Ready for Christmas, she said with a sigh, As she gave a last touch to the gifts piled high, Then wearily sat for a moment and read, Till soon, very soon, she was nodding her head. Then quietly spoke a voice in her dream, Ready for Christmas? What do you mean? Ready for Christmas when only last week You wouldn t acknowledge your friend on the street. Ready for Christmas, while holding a grudge? Perhaps you had better let God be the judge, Why, how can the Christ-child come and abide In the heart that is selfish and filled with pride? Ready for Christmas when only today A beggar lad came and you turned him away Without even a smile to show that you cared? The little he asked it could have been spared. Ready for Christmas? You ve worked, it is true, But just doing the things that you wanted to do. Ready for Christmas? Your circle s too small Why, you are not ready for Christmas at all! She awoke with a start and a cry of despair, There s so little time and I ve still to prepare. O Father, forgive me, I see what You mean, To be ready means more than a house swept clean. Yes, more than the giving of gifts and a tree, It s the heart swept clean that He wants to see; A heart that is free from bitterness, sin Ready for Christmas and ready for HIM.

6 Worship Services In Friendship Hall Upcoming Bible Study Meetings Page 6 Sunday, December 7th 3:00 pm In the Auditorium Pastor: Peter Slofstra Sunday, December 21st 3:00 pm In the Auditorium Pastor: Ed Lugtenburg Bible Study for All - Last two Tuesdays of the month: Tuesday December 23rd & 30th 10:00 am In the Providence Place Lounge New Men s Bible Study Every other Thursday December December 4th & 18th 2:00 pm In the Providence Place Lounge Monday Night 6:30 pm December 1st: Angel in the Family - Sisters separated by a lifetime of misunderstanding, find themselves brought back together for one amazing Christmas where a miracle will make you believe the impossible. December 8th: Music of the Heart Even after decades of success stories teaching music to inner-city youth, Roberta finds her violin program may be cut. December 15th I ll Be Home For Christmas A small community must convince its hometown hero to fill the position of local doctor.. Or risk losing the hospital Friday Night 7:00 pm December 5th: Sandals in the Sand Part One, Telling the story of Jesus through the eyes of Matthew & Christmas Music and Songs 60 minutes December 12th: No Movie Evening due to The Resident Christmas Dinner taking place. December 19th: Sandals in the Sand Part Two & more Christmas music; organ and song 65 minutes. December 26th: No Movie Today. December 22nd: The Christmas Shoes - A young boy tries to get a pair of Christmas shoes for his dying mother, while a lawyer tries to deal with the break up of his marriage. December 29th: Fielder s Choice - The uncomplicated life of a promising ad executive is disrupted when he s given custody of his autistic nephew. But as one learns from the other, two hearts open up and a future of unexpected possibilities await.

7 Page 7 Announcements: Community Concert Band: The Whitby Community Concert Band will be here to entertain us on Saturday, December 13th at 7:30pm. Please join us for an evening of music. G.E.M.S. Program: The G.E.M.S from Hebron Church will be here on Thursday, December 4th at 7:00pm to wrap gifts for you, play games and enjoy some Christmas treats. The G.E.M.S. group from Zion Church will be here on Monday, December 15th at 7:00pm as well. Please bring down any gifts you would like wrapped. Christmas Sing-along and Treats by the Fire: Join us on Monday, December 22nd at 10:30am for our Annual Christmas Sing-along and treats by the fire, provided by our Residents Council. Noreen s Creations Jewellery: If your still looking for that perfect gift, Noreen will be here on Wednesday, December 3rd and Thursday, December 11th with a variety of different jewellery for that special someone. Meal Program Schedule during the Holiday Season Week of December 8th: Meals will be offered on Monday, December 8th, Tuesday, December 9th and Wednesday, December 10th as our Chef needs to prepare for Resident Dinners on Dec. 11 & Dec. 12th. Week of December 22nd: Meals will be offered on Monday, December 22, Tuesday, December 23 and Wednesday, December 24th. Week of December 29th: Meals will be offered on Monday, December 29, Tuesday, December 30th and Wednesday, December 31st. Resident Christmas Dinners A very special thank you to our Floor Reps who worked so hard at selling tickets for our Resident Christmas Dinners. Thank you for your continued support! Metal Collection: Help our environment!! We now have a bin in Providence Place basement that is for metal collection. We are looking for donations of metal for our Annual Yard Sale and Fall Bazaar. All funds raised will go to our Residents Council. Thank you to everyone for all of your continued support in our fundraising efforts.

8 Ongoing Activities Bowling Meet in the main lobby on Mondays at 12:30 pm to car pool rides for 5 pin bowling in Oshawa. If you are a new resident or have just never tried bowling, we encourage you to come out and join the fun! If you have any questions regarding our DCH bowling group, please contact Thea Verrydt at New bowlers are most welcome. Winners for November: Nov 3rd Norma Krabbendam Nov 10th Norma Krabbendam & Kryn Duivesteyn Nov 17th Kryn Duivesteyn Nov 24th Kryn Duivesteyn Exercise This fitness program is offered to assist with balance and muscle toning with Melanie Munro leading. Classes run: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays at 9:20 am till 10:00 am in the auditorium. If you are just joining these classes, please ask for a form to be signed by your doctor. There will be no classes on Dec 12th, 26, 31st or Jan 2nd Bingo Mondays from 2:30 pm-3:30 pm meet up with bingo players in the Providence Place Lounge. Congratulations to all the players who won throughout the summer. If you are a new resident or haven t played before come out and join in the fun! Crafts For those who like to work with their hands, join fellow residents on Tuesdays from 2:00-4:00 pm in the Providence Place Lounge on the 1st floor, second door down from the Activities Room. Be sure to bring along your latest knitting or crocheting project. Progressive Euchre Meet fellow Progressive Euchre players on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm in the Auditorium. Bring $1. to play. If you are new to the game, let convener Doug Gray know, and he will sit with you. Bid Euchre meets Thursdays from 1:30-3:30 pm in the Activities Room. Winners for November: Nov 5th Mary Fitzsemmons Nov 12th Veronica Anquetil Nov 19th- June Anderson Nov 26th Joyce Shaw Shuffleboard Page 8 The shuffleboard playing area is found in the Providence Place basement. Scheduled games will soon resume on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings If you d like to play, please contact John Vandepol (T-501) at for more information. New players are most welcome! Darts Would you like to play darts on a regular weekly basis? Currently there are a few residents who like to play on Thursdays at 7:00 pm in the Providence Place basement. If you d like to borrow darts to try out or practise your dart playing skills please contact Ann Flood at for more information. Residents who would like to come out to play darts are encouraged to contact Ann to indicate their interest. Winners for November: Nov 6th Roderick Buttle Nov 13th Vonie Flight Nov 20th Roderick Buttle Nov 27th Vonie Flight Vendor Days: Noreen s Creations Jewellery will be here on Wednesday, December 3rd from 10am 2pm and Thursday December 11th from 11:00 am 3:00pm. Noreen has lots of great jewelry at affordable prices. Don t miss out!!! Hymn Sing The hymn singers will gather in the auditorium around the piano every other Friday morning. This month they meet: Friday, December 5th & 19th at 10:30am.

9 November 2014 Upcoming Activities/Events/Trips Oil Painting Classes Please be advised that Oil Painting classes will resume on Wednesday in the Providence Place Lounge. If you would like to learn more about these classes which are offered to beginners, intermediate and advanced painters, please contact Jodi Brydon at Coffee Social and Meditation Will take place this month on Tuesday December 9th at 10:00am in the Auditorium. Christmas Liturgy, Reading and Singing!! Page 9 Christmas Decorating Day Mon, December 1st. I am looking for volunteers to assist with the Christmas Decorations. Please see Shauna or show up at 1:00pm in the Lobby!!!! Legend Diamond Jewellery & Watch Repair Legend Diamond Jewellery and Watch Repair will come in to our main foyer to repair watches and jewellery and/or changes batteries. They will come in once there are enough residents needing their service. You may have your watch battery replaced or have minor repairs done at minimal cost! Please sign up in the Activity Room. A posting will be put up with the date. Bible Study with Henny Wonder, will not take place in December but will resume in January. Book Club The Book Club will resume in January. Please watch for postings. Any residents wishing to assist with this program is asked to see Clarence Alkema (T-806). Bible Study: Grace Encounter Group Bible Study will not take place in December but will resume in January. The day and time will change for next year. We would like to try and have this Bible Study on the first Tuesday of each month at 11:00am. Everyone is welcome! Ladies Bible Study A Ladies Bible Study will meet alternate Thursdays at 2:00 pm in the Providence Place Lounge. Date for December is the 11th. Bible Study will not take place on December 25th. Thank you to Berta Hosmar for being the contact for this group. You are encouraged to attend.

10 Note from your Editor: You are invited to drop off your suggestions for January s to the office by Monday, Dec.29th Servery News Coffee Service 10:00am - 11:30am Sandwiches from Servery on: Mondays & Fridays Meals Program Service Program Cancellation Unfortunately, due to their very busy schedules, both Christine Elliott (M.P.P) and Pat Perkins (Conservative Party) will not be able to join us this year for a Christmas Tea. They send their regrets and would like to come for visit in the New Year. Advance Notice Up & Coming Bus Trips: Page 10 Tripsetters: has organized a Best Of The Holiday-Shops, Treats and Lights bus trip on Thursday December 4th. The bus will pick up around 9:00am and return at approximately 6:00pm. Whitby Walmart Shopping Trip: on Tuesday December 16th. Sign up in Activity Room. Bus will leave at 10:00am and pick up will be 1:30pm at the Main Doors. Bus will only go if there is enough interest. Cost of the bus is $10.00 per person. Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 12:00 noon- for Pick-up & 12:20 pm- Dining Room Service $7.85 per meal for enrolment in the 3-day meals program or $8.50 per meal for occasional meal purchase. The cut-off time for ordering meals is: Fridays by 2:00 pm PLEASE ORDER EARLY For the Funny Bone Father John and His Young Parishioner: When God Shows Up: A Pastor s Journey The Author of this book, Pastor Henry Wildeboer would like the opportunity to come to Durham Christian Homes in early January to discuss his book. The book is for sale in Shauna s Office at the cost of $15.00 and all proceeds will go to World Renew. If you choose not to read the book you are still more than welcome to join the discussion in January. January. It was the Sunday after Christmas at St Peter and Saint Paul s Church in Borden, Kent, England. Father John was looking at the nativity scene prior to packing away the figures when he noticed the baby Jesus was missing from the scene. Immediately, Father John turned towards the vicarage in order to call the police. But as he was about to do so, he saw little Harry with a red wagon, and in the wagon was the figure of the little infant, Jesus. Father John walked up to Harry and said, Well, Harry, where did you get the little infant? Harry replied honestly, I took him from the church, Father John. And why did you take him? With a sheepish smile, Harry said, Well, about a week before Christmas I prayed to little Lord Jesus. I told him if he would bring me a red wagon for Christmas, I would give him a ride around the block in it.