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AgeCare SkyPointe
Recreation Newsletter & Program Calendars
October 2019
It’s time to break out the scarves and mitts because fall has officially arrived!
Community outings are now being offered to the entire SkyPointe community. During the month of October, residents will have the opportunity to choose from a few different outing options. There will be a Stay on the Bus Drive on October 2nd for Long Term Care and Supportive Living, a trip to the Calgary Corn Maze open for residents from each floor on the 11th, and a Haunted Tour of Calgary for our Whitehorn residents on the 30th. Each resident must meet the Community Outing policy qualifications and have a signed consent form to attend an outing.
Residents can sign up for two different in house lunches. There will be a Swiss Chalet dinner on the 10th for Thanksgiving and a KFC in house on the 24th. Limited seating is available. Residents are encouraged to sign up with the recreation department as soon as possible.
The recreation department is celebrating the fearless Calgary Stampeders on October 5th with our 2nd Annual Tail Gate Party. Residents, family members and staff can enjoy a Hot Dog BBQ at 12:00 p.m. and watch the Stamps take on the Alouettes at 2:00 p.m. in the theater. Residents wanting to enjoy the BBQ must sign up with the recreation department or be accompanied by a family member or friend.
Flu season is upon us. To protect our residents and yourself this flu season please do not visit if you are sick. Residents have the option to receive the flu vaccination on October 17th. Residents and family members will be notified for consent.
SkyPointe will be hosting its annual Pumpkin Carving and Decorating Competition on the 31st. Residents and staff will compete for the spookiest, show stopper, and most creative pumpkin. Everyone is welcome to vote during the day!
Please, take a look at our September newsletter (below) and program calendars for upcoming programs and events. If you have any questions or concerns, please, contact (587)619-6317! Or stop by the recreation office. Our general office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday.
Yours sincerely,
Marlee Dukart, Recreation Therapy Manager
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CHECK YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD CALENDAR FOR MORE FUN AND EVENTS!
Download the Recreation Calendar here:
Download Resident Sign Up Sheet here:
October Program and Community Outing Sign Up Sheet
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One Minute of Learning
SkyPointe Safety Awareness
Each month, there will be a different code posted. This reviews the different safety standards and techniques used at SkyPointe.
Code of the Month: Code Red
- Code Red is the designated phrase to alert personnel to smoke / fire and details the actions to be taken by staff to ensure the safety and security of themselves, their clients and visitors.
For more information, ask your neighbourhood nurse or one of SkyPointe’s onsite educators.
Safety is everyone’s responsibility!
Special Events & Programs
5th Tailgate Party
9th Oktoberfest Celebration
10th Swiss Chalet In House Lunch
16th SkyPointe Memorial Service
19th CC German Dancers
21st Fell-o-ship Men’s Group
23rd Sox and Sax Musical Entertainment
24th KFC In House Lunch
26th Heart to Heart Musical Entertainment
28th Golden Gal’s Women’s Group
29th Pumpkin Carving Day
31st Dwayne Fettig Musical Entertainment
31st Pumpkin Carving Contest
31st Halloween Celebration
Resident and Family Food Council
- Date: October 25, 2019
- Time: 2:30 pm
- Location: SkyPointe Atrium
Introducing the Fall and Winter Menu
SkyPointe is excited to announce the Launch it’s new Fall & Winter Menu starting October 14th 2019. Residents can look forward to new Comfort Foods for breakfast, lunch, dinner & snacks. All resident meals and snacks are prepared in-house form scratch and our talented chefs and hospitality staff have the ability to accommodate a wide variety of allergies or dietary restrictions. At SkyPointe, we believes that food is best served when you get a choice- and we look forward to providing our residents just that.
SkyPointe’s 2019 Fall & 2020 Winter Menu
For more information or questions about the council contact:
Ravi Yadav, Hospitality Manager
P: (587)619-6326 | E: ryadav@agecare.ca
Pegasus Theater October Schedule
October 6th
2:00 pm Matinee for Sunridge and Pineridge
October 13th
2:00 pm Matinee for Rundle and Martindale
October 20th
2:00 pm Matinee for Whitehorn and Rundle
October 25th
10:30 am Catholic Mass Service
By: St. Thomas More Church
October 27th
2:30 pm Baptist Service
By: Cabalsa Family
October 30th
2:00 pm Halloween Feature: Hocus Pocus
Residents must sign up for holiday feature
Stay in Touch
Stay in touch with what is happening at SkyPointe. You can receive SkyPointe general announcements, receive the monthly newsletter and calendars, and get event invites through email. To sign up today please visit: Email Sign Up.
- You may change or withdraw your consent at any time. The information submitted will be used to ensure you receive the information you wish to. Nothing more, nothing less.
For any questions or if you would like to sign your loved one up for something special – contact Marlee Dukart (Recreation Therapy Manager) 587-619-6317, mdukart@agecare.ca or stop in to Recreation and speak to a member of the team!
*Recreation programs and activities are subject to change in some extenuating circumstances.
We will work our hardest to make sure this does not happen!