Recreation & Leisure
The recreation and activities department is organized to provide age appropriate recreational, creative and educational opportunities based on and responsive to the abilities, strengths, needs, interests and former life style of the resident. Residents are also encouraged to remain active in any clubs or activities with which they were previously associated. Within the Home there is a daily program of activities such as fun & fitness, card parties, bingo, music, sing-a-longs and parties for special events. A handicap accessible bus is available for staff to take residents on outings away from the Home. These outings include scheduled regular shopping trips and luncheons. Please check our Activity calendars - click here to view them!
Craft/Activity rooms are available in each resident home area for resident use and are geared to individual abilities of the residents. The programs operate every day and offer a variety of crafts and activities.
A monthly newsletter, "Home Happenings", is prepared to provide residents and families with schedules of events and interesting news items and information.
Personal Entertainment
Residents may arrange for telephone service in their room. This service is provided by the home at a monthly cost of $22.00. Unfortunately, it is not possible to transfer your existing service or retain your current telephone number. The basic cost plus any long distance charges are billed to the trust account on a monthly basis. Residents may choose to have the Sault Star delivered to their room at the available standard rates determined by the supplier. In room cable tv service is available for $12.00 per month. Please note all costs are subject to change.
Outgoing mail and courier services are available at the Reception Desk at rates determined by the supplier. Incoming mail is delivered to resident rooms.
Libraries are located in several areas of the Home and are for the use of all residents.
Consistent with the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, the policy of the Home is to prohibit smoking anywhere within the building at any time. All parties must cooperate to provide a safe environment.
Outdoor Designated Smoking Areas:
• Residents assessed and determined not at risk, are permitted to smoke in the designated smoking shelter outside, located to the left of the main entrance. Smoking outside the Home is prohibited within nine (9) meters of any entrance to the building and under any canopy attached to the building.
• Visitors smoking outside are restricted to the designated smoking shelter, only when there is sufficient space, as priority is given to our residents.
The Tuck Shop is open daily from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. It is operated by the Home’s Auxiliary with the assistance of church groups and other organizations. Concessions, crafts, health and beauty aids and small gift items may be purchased during this time.
Alcoholic beverages, subject to Doctor’s approval, are available Monday through Friday from 2:30 p.m to 3:30 p.m in Maple Court, level 1. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted outside of this area.
