Ashbourne Gazette
August 2023
Eid-al Fitr
Eid-al Fitr is a three-day celebration that takes place after the month-long dawn to dusk fasting of Ramadan. During this time, people pray together in mosques and then gather with family and friends to enjoy a delicious feast! During Eid-al-Fitr, presents are given, new clothes are worn, and the graves of relatives are visited. People are greeted with “Eid Mubarak” which translates to “Blessed Eid” and with formal embraces.
Join us in the Assembly Hall on Wednesday, August 2nd at 1:00 PM for a special presentation, and to learn more about Afghanistan!
See you there!
August Dates
Dog Month
Farmers Market Week
August 6–12
Senior Citizen’s Day
August 21
Be Kind to Humankind Week
August 25–31
Across the street
Building ONE12 is on its way up!
Our neighbours across the street have been busy! A lot of progress has been made this month. Soon there will be retail spaces and diagnostic services just a few steps away from Ashbourne.
The Life and Work of Garneau United Church
Office Hours:
August Hours will be flexible due to some changes but feel free to call or email at
780-439-2501 or
garneauuc@shaw.ca
Evening Services for the Summer!
Evening Service will continue for the month of August.
They will return to 10:30 am on Sunday September 3.
We hope to see you at our Evening Summer Services.
August Service Schedule
Aug 6 - Communion Service with Rev. Mickey Wilson
Aug 13 - Drumming Worship Service with Maureen Aytenfisu Aug 20 - Worship Service with Rev. Mickey Wilson
Aug 27 - Community Worship Service with Maureen Aytenfisu
Summer Services take place at
7:00pm.
All are Welcome!!
Fundscript!
Our Summer fundraiser is well underway.
Funsdcrip is an easy way to support the life and work of Garneau UC without making changes to your budget!
All you have to do is buy gift cards for places you would already be spending money or buy some as gifts for family and friends.
Please find your information package and order forms on the vestry cart on Sunday’s, in the church office or attached to your weekly emails.
Get your orders in asap to help support GUC.
An Invitation from St. Stephen’s College
St. Stephen’s College Gala
Friday September 15, 510 p.m
Reception, 3-Course plated Dinner, 2 drink tickets per guest, Guest Speakers, Live Jazz Music, Silent Auction which includes Live Painting with Fine Artist, Giselle Denis, as well as a chance at a week-long vacation in Port Rush, Ireland!
Gala location: JW Marriott Edmonton Ice District - 10344 102 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 0K9.
All attendees wishing to stay at the JW Mariott will receive 20% off their room on the night of the gala.
Tickets are $250 per person (tax receipts for a portion of the ticket price, will be sent out after the event). For more details, please
click here!
Readers , Hosts & Counters needed!
If you would like to read scripture or Minute for Mission or are interested in helping with hosting or counting cash after worship please let Nichole or Gail know at garneauuc@shaw.ca.
Farewell
It is with mixed emotions that | wish to inform you that | will be leaving my post as Administrator of Gameau United Church at the end of August. lt has been a pleasure serving both Garneau and the residents of the Ashbourne for the past 4 years. | hope to continue to be involved with both communities in the future.
Nichole
We can shop for residents
Ashbourne has a grocery service available once a week. Residents can give their list to Carrie, at the front desk, on Tuesday, and they will be delivered right to the resident's suite on Wednesday. For more information, call Carrie at 780 430-5800.
Calling all Volunteers!
GUC is a small but mighty group. We are hoping to ramp up our activities and get back the family back together. To do that we need you!
We are still looking for some help with Pastoral Care and the occasional Sunday counter. Have another idea? Let us know!
If you are interested in taking part in a small or big way, please contact Nichole in the GUC office at 780-439-2501 or by email at garneauuc@shaw.ca.
Family Council Corner
Our Family Council has gotten pretty small lately! We need more members. This is a fabulous opportunity to assist Ashbourne in being the best place it can be. The group meets every two to three months, delicious lunch provided, for approximately 1½ hours. Lunch times don't work for you? Our meeting times are flexible. If you would like more information, email Laurie Winder. We would love for you to be part of our group.
Bed in Summer
In winter, I get up at night
And dress by yellow candlelight.
In summer, quite the other way,
I have to go to bed by day.
I have to go to bed and see
The birds still hopping on the tree,
Or hear the grown-up people’s feet
Still going past me in the street.
And does it not seem hard to you,
When all the sky is clear and blue,
And I should like so much to play,
To have to go to bed by day?
Robert Louis Stevenson
1850–1894
Need to Know Information
Civic Holiday Stat. Please note Recreation program changes below:
Monday, August 7th:
- 10:00 YouTube Exercise Video (AH)
- 2:30 PM Netflix Movie Matinee: Mamma Mia OR The Queen.
The next Resident Executive Meeting will be held on Thursday, August 10th at 1:00 PM located in the Forum Room.
Join us in the Assembly Hall on Thursday, August 17th at 1:00 PM to celebrate our August Birthdays! With entertainment from Kay Da Silva! There will also be cake, fruit and coffee served. See you there!
Millwoods Senior Crafters Vendor will be here in the Assembly Hall on Thursday, August 3rd from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM! Come by and check out beautiful hand-crafted items for sale! Cash only please!
The next All- Resident Meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 16th at 1:00 PM located in the Assembly Hall. See you there!
New library books from the Edmonton Public Library have arrived! Stop by the Recreation Office located on the second floor to sign out a book!
What’s Happening in August?
This month’s Ladies Afternoon Mocktail Hour will be on Thursday, August 10th at 2:30 PM Located on the Patio. Please call Recreation at 780-431-8953 if you are interested in signing up. Deadline to sign up: Wednesday, August 9th.
This month’s Ladies Afternoon Mocktail Hour will be on Thursday, August 10th at 2:30 PM Located on the Patio. Please call Recreation at 780-431-8953 if you are interested in signing up. Deadline to sign up: Wednesday, August 9th.
Join us on the main floor patio on Tuesday, August 8th at 1:00 PM for ice cream treats on the patio with friends! No cost. See you there!
This month’s Gentlemen’s Breakfast will be on Friday August 11th at 8:30 AM. Located on the main floor patio, please call Recreation at 780-431-8953 if you are interested in signing up. Deadline to sign up: Thursday, August 10th.
Come on out to the Patio on Tuesday, August 22nd at 1:00 PM for delicious popsicles and pop tunes! No charge. See you there!
Join us on the Patio on Thursday, August 31st at 2:30 PM for a delicious root beer float and delicious snacks! No charge. See you there!
This month’s Chinese Food Lunch will be on Thursday, August 31st at 11:45 AM on the Patio. Please see the last page of our Recreation newsletter for more information, and to order. Please submit order and payment to Reception. Deadline to sign up will be Tuesday, August 29th. Sorry, no refunds after deadline date.
August Fun Facts
The name August is derived from the name Augustus—meaning “exalted” and “venerable”— this baby name was first associated with the Roman emperor Augustus Octavian.
August Birthstones
Peridot: Known for being formed under extreme conditions and can be found in the hardened lava.
Spinel: Comes in intense red, vibrant pink, orange, purple, blue, and bluish green.
Sardonyx: Combines alternating layers which creates a reddish zebra stripped gemstone with white bands.
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August Zodiac Signs
Leo (July 22nd – August 22nd): Like fire, Leos tend to be warm, passionate, and dynamic. Like the lion that represents them, they are also strong, brave, and ready to dominate in everything they do.
Virgo (August 23rd- September 22nd): Virgos are logical, practical, and systematic in their approach to life. They are also known for being perfectionists.
In 1950, Echo 1A, NASA’s first communication satellite was launched.
Ashbourne is committed to enhancing the quality of care and service it provides to residents and encourages open communication with all stakeholders.
Compliments, concerns, requests and complaints received will be addressed and investigated in a fair and timely manner, ensuring a process consistent with the Continuing Care Health Service Standards.
Feedback forms are available all around Ashbourne, from the concierge, in the main office, in each dining room or can be requested from any staff. The documents must be used to have a written record on which to base our inquiries.
If you want more information or want to see the policy, please speak to Laurie, Carrie or Sherry at Ashbourne.
Recent Events
From celebrating Canada Day with delicious Canadian treats & entertainment at our Canada Day Party to a lunch outing to The Canadian Brewhouse. Truly Canadian!
Within the last 8 months we’ve A LOT of residents move into Ashbourne! What better way to welcome them than with our New Resident Welcome Tea!
What an eventful July! With an outing to Peaceful Valley, and Ashbourne’s 2023 Summer BBQ!
You have a standing invitation to our events!
Family members and friends of residents are always welcome to attend our in-house activities, events and outings with their loved ones. You can check out this link to see if something is going on that you would like to attend with your loved one. If registration is required: call us at 780 430-5800 to add your name to the list. Please note some events that use our bus might have limited seating, so call early or meet us there.
We would love to see you!
August Bus Outings
- Friday, August 11th: Outing to The Royal Alberta Museum. Bus departs Ashbourne at 11:15 AM. Admission fee: Senior: $14.00. Adult: $21.00.
- Tuesday, August 15th: Shopping outing to Kingsway Mall. Bus departs Ashbourne at 11:00 AM.
- Monday, August 21st : Lunchtime Concert outing to the Stanley A. Milner Library. Bus departs Ashbourne at 11:30 AM and returns by 2:00 PM. Bagged lunches will also be provided to residents.
- Friday, August 25th: River Cree Casino Outing. Bus departs Ashbourne at 10:30 AM and returns by 3:30 PM. Trip includes a $5 slot voucher and a complimentary meal voucher to Tap 25 restaurant.
- Wednesday, August 30th: Country Drive to Elk Island National Park. Bus departs Ashbourne at 10:30 AM. Bagged lunches will also be provided to residents.
Please see Reception to sign up and pay for for any outings.
Companion Care
Professional companion care provided by Ashbourne staff when you or your loved one just needs a little extra help.
Call 780-430-5855 or email us to find out more about this service.
We can provide the following individualized services:
- Accompaniment ot appointments or recreation activities in or outside of Ashbourne
- Companion care
- Shopping
- Extra care after hospitalization
- Additional care after AHS hours have been exhausted
- Customized care to meet a range of need
- Assistance with exercise routines
Ashbourne has established an Endowment Fund with Edmonton Community Foundation, and it is now accepting donations. This Fund is an enduring investment created to enhance the care that is offered to our residents. The Fund will assist in special programs and projects and support residents who are experiencing financial hardship. Donations to the Ashbourne Endowment Fund will assist in maintaining the excellent, compassionate and supportive community that Ashbourne has become. For more information, visit our page on the Edmonton Community Foundation website.
By including charitable gifts in your financial planning, not only do you support this wonderful organization, but you may also be eligible for charitable tax credits that can eliminate a significant amount of taxes payable. This gift can mean big savings on your annual tax return. If you include a gift to Ashbourne in your estate plans, you may also eliminate significant taxes payable upon your death. This would leave a more substantial portion of your estate to your loved ones and other beneficiaries.
The funds donated to Ashbourne's Legacy Fund will be invested in a term deposit account. A Legacy Fund committee will determine when and how the funds will be used. Legacy funds will only be utilized for the following purposes.
- To enhance the facility for the benefit of the residents, i.e. major repairs that, if not covered by elsewhere, could impact cost passed on to residents.
- Equipment purchases that will benefit the residents' quality of life, i.e. accessible transportation, recreation equipment, etc.
- Expansion of services to seniors, i.e. the creation of new services or programs that would enhance the quality of life of seniors.
Choosing to remember Ashbourne with a gift in your Estate is the perfect way to let your care and compassion for other seniors continue in years to come.
FYI
Our staff is here to provide emergency and non-emergency assistance to all of our residents. If you need us, use the telephone numbers below, that best applies to your situation. We are here for you 24/7!
