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 2^nd for Long Term Care and Supportive Living, a trip to the Calgary Corn Maze open for residents from each floor on the 11^th, and a Haunted Tour of Calgary for our Whitehorn residents on the 30^th. 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 10^th for Thanksgiving and a KFC in house on the 24^th. 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 5^th with our 2^nd 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 17^th. Residents and family members will be notified for consent.

SkyPointe will be hosting its annual Pumpkin Carving and Decorating Competition on the 31^st. 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: 

Pineridge

Sunridge

Rundle

Whitehorn West 

Whitehorn East

Taradale

Martindale

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

5^th Tailgate Party

9^th Oktoberfest Celebration

10^th Swiss Chalet In House Lunch

16^th SkyPointe Memorial Service

19^th CC German Dancers

21^st Fell-o-ship Men’s Group

23^rd Sox and Sax Musical Entertainment

24^th KFC In House Lunch

26^th Heart to Heart Musical Entertainment

28^th Golden Gal’s Women’s Group

29^th Pumpkin Carving Day

31^st Dwayne Fettig Musical Entertainment

31^st Pumpkin Carving Contest

31^st 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 14^th 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 6^th

2:00 pm Matinee for Sunridge and Pineridge

October 13^th

2:00 pm Matinee for Rundle and Martindale

October 20^th

 2:00 pm Matinee for Whitehorn and Rundle

October 25^th

10:30 am Catholic Mass Service

By: St. Thomas More Church

October 27^th

2:30 pm Baptist Service

By: Cabalsa Family

October 30^th

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!