THE SALVATION ARMY
Newsletter
February 2017
EVENTIDINGS
Edition
From the Major’s Desk
My Dear Friends:
The S.A Eventide Home
5050 Jepson Street
Niagara Falls, ON
L2E 1K5
(905) 356-1221
www.niagaraeventide.ca
THE HON. RAY &
HELEN LAWSON
EVENTIDE HOME
MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission of The
Salvation Army Hon. Ray
& Helen Lawson Eventide
Home is to provide
comprehensive services
for the spiritual, physical,
emotional and social
well-being of the
Individual.
The Salvation Army Hon.
Ray & Helen Lawson
Eventide Home, in
cooperation with the
Ontario Ministry of Health
and Long-Term Care, is
committed to providing
holistic care for people
requiring Residential
Long-Term Care or Respite
Care.
These services will be
embodied in Christian
principles, values and
ethics.
I guess most people as it is the month of ‘LOVE’ being it Valentine’s Day on the 14th will
be trying to come up with ideas to express love. ‘LOVE ‘ what does that really mean?
Love can mean many things. Sometimes it means romantic love and intimacy, sometimes
it’s family and friends, love of a pet and for some it’s spiritual. And the meaning changes
depending on who you ask. For me there is no greater love then the LOVE God has for
people. It’s the greatest example of love I have ever known—it’s so forgiving and
unconditional. Below is a story that reminds me of that. I hope enjoy reading it as much as I enjoy sharing it
with you!!
John 3:16
A little boy was selling newspapers on the corner, the people were in and out of the cold.
The little boy was so cold that he wasn't trying to sell many papers. He walked up to a
policeman and said, "Mister, you wouldn't happen to know where a poor boy could find a
warm place to sleep tonight would you? You see, I sleep in a box up around the corner
there and down the alley and it's awful cold in there for tonight. Sure would be nice to
have a warm place to stay." The policeman looked down at the little boy and said, "You
go down the street to that big white house and you knock on the door. When they come
out the door you just say John 3:16, and they will let you in." So he did. He walked up the
steps and knocked on the door, and a lady answered. He looked up and said, "John
3:16." The lady said, "Come on in, Son." She took him in and she sat him down in a split!
Bottom rocker in front of a great big old fireplace, and she went off. The boy sat there for
a while and thought to himself: John 3:16 ...I don't understand it, but it sure makes a
cold boy warm. Later she came back and asked him "Are you hungry ? " He said, "Well,
just a little.. I haven't eaten in a couple of days, and I guess I could stand a little bit of
food," The lady took him in the kitchen and sat him down to a table full of wonderful food.
He ate and ate until he couldn't eat any more. Then he thought to himself: John 3:16.
Boy, I sure don't understand it but it sure makes a hungry boy full. She took him upstairs
to a bathroom to a huge bathtub filled with warm water, and he sat there and soaked for
a while. As he soaked, he thought to himself: John 3:16 I sure don't understand it, but it
sure makes a dirty boy clean. You know, I've not had a bath, a real bath, in my whole life.
The only bath I ever had was when I stood in front of that big old fire hydrant as they
flushed it out. The lady came in and got him... She took him to a room, tucked him into a
big old feather bed, pulled the covers up around his neck, kissed him goodnight and
turned out the lights... As he lay in the darkness and looked out the window at the snow
coming down on that cold night, he thought to himself: John 3:16...I don't understand it
but it sure makes a tired boy rested. The next morning the lady came back up and took
him down again to that same big table full of food. After he ate, she took him back to that
same big old split bottom rocker in front of the fireplace and picked up a big old Bible. She
sat down in front of him and looked into his young face. "Do you understand John 3:16 ?"
she asked gently... He replied, "No, Ma'am, I don't. The first time I ever heard it was last
night when the policeman told me to use it," She opened The Bible to John 3:16 and began to explain to him about Jesus. Right there, in front of that big old fireplace, he gave
his heart and life to Jesus. He sat there and thought: John 3:16 -- don't understand it,
but it sure makes a lost boy feel safe. You know, I have to confess, I don't understand it
either, how God was willing to send His Son to die for me, and how Jesus would agree to
do such a thing. I don't understand the agony of the Father and every angel in heaven as
they watched Jesus suffer and die. I don't understand the intense love for ME that kept
Jesus on the cross till the end. I don't understand it, but it sure does make life worth living!
John 3:16- For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in
Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
I trust this story will remind us all of how much we are truly loved by God.
From our home to yours
The Eventide Family Council is made up of residents’ family members. We meet once a month to discuss ideas and concerns that affect the residents’ quality of life and act as a support network for each other. Our goal is to make residents’ lives better. Next meeting is Monday, February 6, 2017 Come check us out. Can’t make it but have questions, concerns or
comments?
Contact John Carson at: [email protected] Resident/ Food Council
All residents are invited to attend the
monthly Resident/ Food Council
meetings. Minutes to the meeting
are posted on the Recreation Bulletin
board across from the elevators on
1st floor.
The Next Resident/ Food Council
Meeting will be taking place in
February. Check out the monthly
calendar for day and time. All
residents are invited to attend.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Eventide Café Volunteers
For more information Contact
Aurika Bennett
Director of Activation
ext. 248 or
[email protected]
In Loving memory of those who passed away in
December 2016
&
January 2017
Anne Gallant
Rosaria Patene ‘Rose’
Marion Grantham
Michael Cassano
Betty Campbell
Gordon Brown
Mary Griffth
Pauline Kuryluk
John Evans ‘Jack’
1. When did Wiarton Willie, the elder statesman of Canadian groundhogs, make his first weather prediction?
1.
1935
2.
1955
3.
1965
4.
1975
Eventide Christmas Service 2016
Our Executive Director Major
Charles Granter shares with us a
Christmas message.
Elliot Metcalf looks on as he
anticipates singing with his
family ‘Away In A Manger.”
The service was followed by a lunch
with the staff, family & residents.
Enjoyed by all. The pictures reflect
the joy at Christmas. Thank you to
all who made it a happy time.
Here at Eventide
we collected
Christmas Toys and
food to help those
who were in need
during the
Christmas season
Getting to know you…
Aurika Bennett
Director of Activation
1. What is your favorite food? I love soups, especially chicken noodle. I am also a potato
lover, call me “spud”
2. What chore do you absolutely hate doing? Folding whites, too many little items
3. If you could learn anything what would it be? To play the accordion first and then another
musical instrument.
4. What do you miss about being a kid? Being in high school, playing sports as part of a
team
5. What’s your favorite type of music? Merengue, latino, language of love- POLKA
6. Would you prefer summer or winter? Summer, I love yarding and gardening
7. What magazine so you look for when stuck in a waiting room? Recipe Magazines or Woman’s World
8. What’s your favorite indoor/outdoor activity? I love to curl up and watch movies for relaxation, art doodling. Outdoor- biking, walking, gardening
9. What was the first thing you bought with your own money? My clothes, big purchase was
my car.
10. What is your favorite time of day? Morning, I am a morning person, slogan “I get more
done to noon then some people get done all day”
Below are pictures when the Niagara Falls Concert Band visited at Christmas.
Help us show appreciation to our staff.
Monday February 27—Friday, March 3. We will be doing
something different everyday for 5 days—got any ideas—let us (Major Renée or Aurika) know.
Bingo Game Scores
Beatitudes For Friends of the Aged
Barb Fergurson
my faltering step and palsied hand.
Ellie Messer
Blessed are they who know that my ears today
Ruth Cowie
must strain to catch the things they say.
Bill Ralph
Blessed are they who seem to know
Gordon Heath
that my eye are dim and my wits are slow.
Emma Lockhart
Blessed are they who looked away
Kathleen Bean
when coffee spilled at the table today.
Winners are :
FYI
For spouses of residents
within the home you are invite to join your sweet heart
for lunch on Tuesday Feb.
14th. Call Aurika if you
need more information.
The mad science will be
coming in for experimental
demonstrations on Thursday, February 16th at
2:00 join us for some fun.
Blessed are they who understand
Blessed are they with a cheery smile
who stop and chat for a little while.
Blessed are they who never say,
you’ve told that story twice today.
Blessed are they who know the ways
to bring back memories of yesterdays.
Blessed are they who make it known
that I’m loved, respected and not alone.
Blessed are they who know I’m at a loss
to find the strength to carry the Cross.
Blessed are they who ease the days
on my journey Home in loving ways.
By Esther Mary Walker
When did Wiarton Willie, the elder statesman of Canadian groundhogs, make his first weather prediction?
□ 1935
□ 1955
□ 1965
□ 1975
OUR TEAM
Executive Director: Major Charles Granter
Director of Spiritual Care: Major Renée Clarke
Director of Care: Doreen Green RN
Director of Activities: Aurika Bennett
Director of Environmental Services: Greg Blonski
Food Services Manager: Melissa Rewbury
Senior Employee Relations Advisor: Lisa Young
Medical Director: Dr. Goodwin
Answer: 1955