BUCHANAN BUZZ
January 2014
Inside this issue:
January Updates, Executive Director
Hairdresser Update
Employment Opportunities/ Volunteers
Recreation and Volunteer Highlights
Devotional
In Loving Memory
2-3
4
5
6-11
12
13
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January Updates
From
DERLAND ORSTED
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
will include oversight for property, finances and human resources for the BC Division. I will
I cannot express how much the staff, volunteers, residents and families of Buchanan Lodge
mean to me. I started at Buchanan at the young age of 26 as the Business Manager and
over my 21 years, I have had the privilege of working with and serving so many different
Director for the long-
It is my prayer that we find a strong leader who will be an excellent fit for Buchanan Lodge
Buchanan Lodge is one of the most reputable homes in Fraser Health thanks to the good
team we have. We are not perfect, but we serve with care and compassion, upholding the
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January updates…….
Help for the Philippines
money will be matched by the Canadian government.
in the Philippines.
Facility Temperatures
to ensure that temperatures are within an acceptable range and for longBathing – Shower Rooms
Christmas Project
Our Christmas project to raise funds to replace the 17 year old carpet in the common areas
and hallways on the houses was very successful. Thank you to all who contributed to this
project. We raised almost $24,000.00 to-date. We will keep you posted should this amount
change significantly.
Resources for Families
Please visit our web site at: www.buchanan-lodge.com.
If there is anything we can help you with, please email us at [email protected]
Derland Orsted
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Buchanan Lodge
Hair Service Prices as of Jan. 2014
Ladies'
Shampoo only
Short/Medium Length Cut Only
Shampoo/set
Amount
$ 8.00
$ 21.00
$ 24.50
GST 5%
$ 8.96
$ 22.05
$ 25.73
Shampoo/blow-dry
Shampoo/cut/set
Shampoo/cut/blow-dry
Colour/set or blow-dry
Short with thin hair
Short with thick hair
Medium with thin hair
Medium with thick hair
Body wave permanent
Short with thin hair
Short with thick hair
Medium length with thin hair
Medium length with thick hair
Ladies' with Long Hair
Cut Only
Shampoo/set
Shampoo/blow-dry
Shampoo/blow-dry/braid
Color for thin hair
Color for thick hair
Body wave perm with thin hair
Body wave perm with thick hair
Special Treatment
Silver Shampoo
Fine hair
$ 26.00
$ 35.00
$ 37.50
$ 27.30
$ 36.75
$ 39.38
$ 52.00
$ 54.50
$ 60.00
$ 66.50
$ 54.60
$ 57.23
$ 63.00
$ 69.83
$ 68.50
$ 71.50
$ 75.00
$ 79.00
$ 71.93
$ 75.08
$ 78.75
$ 82.95
$ 25.00
$ 27.50
$ 29.50
$ 31.50
$ 72.00
$ 78 UP
$ 95.00
$ 120 up
$ 26.25
$ 28.88
$ 30.98
$ 33.08
$ 75.60
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Oily scalp
Gentlemen
Cut only
Beard or Moustache
Eyebrow
2.00
2.00
2.00
3.00
8.00
$ 17.50
$ 8.50
$ 2.00
$ 99.75
2.10
2.10
2.10
3.15
8.40
$ 18.38
$ 8.93
$ 2.10
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BUCHANAN LODGE
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteers
If you or someone you know is interested in
volunteering at Buchanan please call
Trish Foley, Recreation/Volunteer Coordinator
Direct Line:604-636-3654 or email
[email protected]
Tuck Shop
A change in Tuck Shop days and hours has taken effect at the end of November 2013.
Wednesday Mornings
Friday Mornings
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Afternoon at the Movies: Cats the Musical
Wednesday, January 1st
2:00pm
-Purpose Room
The musical tells the story of a tribe of cats called the Jellicles and the night
they make what is known as "the Jellicle choice" and decide which cat will
ascend to the Heaviside Layer and come back to a new life
Afternoon Drive
Thursday, January 2nd
1:30pm
Evening Bingo
Tuesday, January 7th
6:30pm
-Purpose Room
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Dinner Party—Robby Burns
Thursday, January 9th
5:00pm
-Purpose Room
Menu
Roast Beef
Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Neeps (Turnips)
Haggis
Dessert: Trifle
Resident Council Meeting
Wednesday, January 15th
1:45pm
Multi-Purpose Room
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A Hit and A Miss
Saturday, January 18th
2:00pm
Willow Creek
Evening at the Movies— “Live Free”
Saturday, January 18th
6:15pm
-Purpose Room
Evening at the Movies— “42: The Jackie
Robinson Story”
Monday, January 20th
6:15pm
The life story of Jackie Robinson and his history-making signing with the
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Evening Bingo
Tuesday, January 21st
6:30pm
-Purpose Room
Bus Outing—Lunch at Ihop
Wednesday, January 22nd
11:00am
Janet.
Afternoon at the Movies— “National
Geographic: Endangered Species”
Wednesday, January 22nd
2:00pm
-Purpose Room
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Birthday Tea
Wednesday, January 29th
2:30pm
-Purpose Room
Entertainment by: Thomas MacKay
Enjoy a delicious slice of cake and a hot cup of tea or coffee.
January Birthdays
Amalia Leyland
December 2
Doreen Favor December 24
Caroline Miller
December 4
Laila Ezzat
December 26
Andrew Humphrey
December 9
Bruce Scott
December 26
Hong Li
December 10
Doreen Favor December 24
Anne Davidson
December 12
Dot Asher
December 29
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Bus Outing—Lunch at New China Kitchen
Thursday, January 30th
11:00am
If you are interested in going out to New China Kitchen for lunch, please
speak with Janet.
Cards and Games
Thursday, January 30th
6:30pm
Rose Garden
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January Devotional
Meaningless?
Meaningless?
“Everything is meaningless,” says the Teacher, “completely meaningless!”
Ecclesiastes 1:2
In January we bid farewell to the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season and move
forward to enjoy a brand new year. Sometimes, however, the seemingly abrupt end of
the holiday season has an effect on our thoughts about life in general. Perhaps at
times we might even feel the way Solomon did.
So I came to hate life because everything done here under the sun is so troubling.
Everything is meaningless—like chasing the wind.
Ecclesiastes 2:17
Before I knew Jesus I wondered a lot about life. I wondered what the purpose is in life.
I had everything this world could offer and yet felt like I had nothing. I wondered, like
Solomon, if life was simply “like chasing the wind.”
Ecclesiastes 2:24-25 tells us that without God, life has little meaning.
So I decided there is nothing better than to enjoy food and drink and to find
satisfaction in work. Then I realized that these pleasures are from the hand of God. For
who can eat or enjoy anything apart from Him?
When God walked into my life, He brought with Him a sense of purpose and meaning.
I wanted to live for Christ and work in partnership with Him in ministry. Jesus led me to
work that brought me joy. The Holy Spirit put people into my path who touched my
heart – friends, family, church and so many others.
What can we do to help God make this world a better place? What exciting things can
we put in place that will help us look forward to each new day? Life holds many
wonderful challenges just waiting to be discovered. What are our interests? What
activities have we thought about trying but never did? Gardening? Art? Helping the
sick? Companioning a lonely person?
Each of us has unique God-given gifts that allow us to respond to needs in a way that
nobody else can. God longs for us to join Him in the work He’s doing and to benefit
from the joy we will surely receive as a result.
May God bring you joy and satisfaction in life. I pray that as 2014 unfolds you will
feast on all of the goodness He has to offer.
Chaplain Laurel Lafaut, MACS
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In Loving Memory
Of
Thomas “Doug” Bascombe
November 24, 1918 – December 19, 2013
Thomas “Doug” Bascombe was born in England on November 24, 1918. His
father Thomas was an engineer and his mother Henrietta was a homemaker.
Doug had a younger brother, Bill, who lives in New Westminster. Shortly after
Doug’s birth the family moved to Burnaby, BC.
Doug completed high school and technical training in construction. He then
joined the Royal Canadian Air Force and served overseas during World War 2.
While in England, Doug married and had one child, Ann, who lives in England.
The marriage ended at the conclusion of the war and Doug returned to Canada.
It was at a dance at Legion Hall that Doug met Margaret. They married in 1949
and had 3 children, Tom, Diane and Ed. Doug had 10 grandchildren. Family
was important to him. When he retired in 1983 Doug was a project manager for
Commonwealth Construction, a large international company. He was well
regarded in his field and called out of retirement a number of times to assist in
jobs that required his expertise.
Doug was always outgoing. He played a lot of sports in his younger days and
continued to refer to himself as an athlete. Soccer was his game of choice but
he also enjoyed track during his school years. When he wasn’t playing sports
Doug would enjoy a good hockey game on television. He took pleasure in the
out-of-doors and, whenever possible, would fish and hunt. Keeping busy was
never a problem for Doug as he found pleasure in a round of golf, gardening
and building things. He kept up-to-date on what was happening in the world by
reading the daily newspaper.
During his time here at Buchanan Doug loved to walk and speak with the people
he met on his journey. He had a good sense of humour and enjoyed being
playful. When children or dogs were around Doug would light up. Doug had a
faith in God and was connected with the Anglican Church. He found hymn music
comforting.
Our prayers are with Doug’s family in these days.