DECEMBER 2015
SUNDAY
MONDAY
LEGEND:
Craft Room (C)
Main Lounge (M)
Library (L)
Theatre (T)
2nd Floor Lounge (2fl)
Wellness Center 2nd floor (W)
Pool (P)
Main Patio (MP)
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9:00 Swimming group (P)
10:00 Puzzles (C)
2:00 Color therapy: Relaxation
(Adult coloring books)(2fl)
2:00 Bridge Club: all are
welcome!(C)
2:30& 7:30Sunday Movie Classics
(T)
3:00 Afternoon Tea Social (M) (2fl)
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9:00 Swimming group (P)
10:00 Puzzles (C)
2:00 Color therapy: Relaxation
(Adult coloring books)(2fl)
2:30 Bridge Club: all are
welcome!(C)
2:30& 7:30 Sunday Movie
Classics(T)
Hair Salon
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8:45 Mini aqua fitness class (P)
10:00 & 10:30
Shuttle Loblaws - Elmvale
10:00 Exercise Class (T)
10:30 Chair Exercise Class (2fl)
2:00 Tea & Nails (2fl)
3:00 Cards: Play Euchre (C)
7:30 Scrabble: French or English(C)
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9:00 Swimming group (P)
10:00 Puzzles (C)
2:00 Jersak Piano rehearsal.
All are welcome! (M)
2:30 Bridge Club: all are
welcome!(C)
2:30& 7:30 Sunday Movie
Classics(T)
3:00 Afternoon Tea Social (M) (2fl)
Hair Salon
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8:45 Mini aqua fitness class (P)
10:00 & 10:30
Shuttle Loblaws – Elmvale
10 :00 Exercise Class (T)
10:30 Chair Exercise Class (2fl)
2:00 Cards: Play Euchre (C)
3:00 Entertainment by Toronto
pianist Levon Wall (M)
7:30 Scrabble: French or English
(C)
Hair Salon
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8:45 Mini aqua fitness class (P)
10:00 & 10:30
Shuttle Loblaws – Elmvale
10 :00 Exercise Class (T)
10:30 Chair Exercise Class (2fl)
2:00 Cards: Play Euchre (C)
3:00 Concert with pianist
Robert Bourbonniere (M)
7:30 Scrabble: French or English(C)
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9:00 Swimming group (P)
10:00 Puzzles (C)
2:00 Way To Bake:
Mini Pecan Tarts (2fl)
2:30 Bridge Club: all are
welcome!(C)
2:30& 7:30 Sunday Movie
Classics(T)
Hair Salon
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8:45 Mini aqua fitness class (P)
10:00 OMS WALKER CLINIC (C)
10:00 & 10:30
Shuttle Loblaws -Elmvale
10:00 Exercise Class (T)
10:30 Chair Exercise Class (2fl)
2:00 French Catholic Mass (T)
3:00 Cards: Play Euchre (C)
7:30 Scrabble: French or English(C)
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
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8:45 Mini aqua fitness class (P)
10:00 New! Indoor Shuffleboard
10:00 Shuttle : Billings Bridge (BUS)
2:30 Crafty kitchen with Nathalie:
Come see and taste how she
makes her potato candies!
It’s a family recipe! (M)
3:00 Afternoon Tea Social (M)(2fl)
7:30 Play a game of Cribbage (C)
FOOT CARE
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8:45 Mini aqua fitness class (P)
10:00 New! Indoor Shuffleboard(M)
2:00 Crafty Corner: Make a
decorative wreath out of candy
canes for your door (2fl)
3:00 Afternoon Tea Social (M)(2fl)
6:30 OUTING: Christmas light tour!
THURSDAY
2
9:00 Swimming group (P)
10:00-2:00 Sale: Made from the
heart by Elizabeth (jewelry)
10 :00 Exercise Class (T)
10:30 Chair Exercise Class (2fl)
3:00 Tea & Trivia!
Stretch those grey cells! (M)
7:30 Documentary (T)
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9:00 Swimming group (P)
10:00 Shuttle to Giant Tiger
10 :00 Exercise Class (C)
10:30 Chair Exercise Class (2fl)
2:00 Chef Demonstration with
Patrick: Christmas Log (C)
3:00 Afternoon Tea Social (M)(2fl)
7:30 Documentary (T)
FRIDAY
Hair Salon
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10:00 New! Card game:
Learn to play Michigan Poker! (C)
11:00 Resident meeting (T)
2:30 Entertainment by the
Vintage Fiddlers! (M)
7:30 Play Bridge! All are welcome(C)
Hair Salon
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9:00 Swimming group (P)
10 :00 Exercise Class (T)
10:30 Chair Exercise Class (2fl)
11:00 Anglican Church Service (L)
2:00 Laughter Yoga with Sylvie! (T)
3:00 Afternoon Tea Social (M)(2fl)
7:30 Documentary (T)
Hair Salon
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5:00-7:30 Resident Christmas party
with entertainment by the Polished
Brass Quintet! (M)
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Hair Salon
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10:00 English Catholic Church (T)
2:00 New! Card game:
Learn to play Michigan Poker! (C)
3:00 Afternoon Tea Social (2fl)(M)
7:30 Play Bridge! All are welcome(C)
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8:45 Mini aqua fitness class (P)
10:00 OUTING: Visit the Trees of
Hope at Chateau Laurier (T)
2:00 New! Indoor Shuffleboard (M)
3:00 Afternoon Tea Social (M)(2fl)
7:30 Play Bridge! All are welcome(C)
9:00 Swimming group (P)
10:30 Shuttle to Trainyards
10 :00 Exercise Class (T)
10:30 Chair Exercise Class (2fl)
2:30 Food for thought meeting with
Denis and Cecilia (M)
7:30 Documentary (T)
NEW YEAR’S EVE!
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10:00 New! Card game:
Learn to Michigan Poker! (C)
3:00 New Years Eve celebration
wiith bilingual singer Chantal
lariviere! Get ready to dance! (M)
7:30 Play Bridge! All are welcome(C)
Dental Hygienist Rosemary
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8:45 Mini aqua fitness class (P)
10:00 Shuttle : Billings Bridge (BUS)
10:00 New! Indoor Shuffleboard(M)
11:00 Protestant Church Service (T)
2:00 Christmas sing along with the
Russell Male Choir! (M)
3:00 Afternoon Tea Social (M)(2fl)
7:30 Play a game of 500 (C)
FOOT CARE
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8:45 Mini aqua fitness class (P)
10:00 New! Indoor Shuffleboard
12:30 OUTING:
NAG Monet special exhibit (T)
3:00 Afternoon Tea Social (M)(2fl)
7:30 Play Bridge! All are welcome(C)
9:00 Swimming group (P)
10:00 Shuttle: St. Laurent Mall
10 :00 Exercise Class (T)
10:30 Chair Exercise Class (2fl)
3:00 Sing along with Lila Aranze
on the piano! (M)
7:30 Documentary (T)
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5
9:00 Swimming group (P)
10:00 New! Indoor Shuffle board! (M)
2:00 Bean Bass Toss (2fl)
3:00 Afternoon Tea Social (M)
7:30 Movie Night:
The Polar Express (T)
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9:00 Swimming group (P)
10:00 New! Indoor Shuffle board! (M)
2:00 Way To Bake:
Chocolate Chip Cookies (2fl)
3:00 Afternoon Tea Social (M)
7:30 Movie Night:
Holiday Inn (T)
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9:00 Swimming group (P)
10:00 New! Indoor Shuffle board! (M)
3:00 Word Scramble (2fl)
3:00 Afternoon Tea Social (M)(2fl)
7:30 Movie Night:
A Christmas Story (T)
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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JOYEUX NOЁL!
2:00 BINGO! 25 cents a card (C)
3:00 Wine & Cheese Social (M)
7:30 Euchre (C)
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9:00 Swimming group (P)
10:00 New! Indoor Shuffle board! (M)
2:00 Crafty Corner:
Sock snowmen (2fl)
3:00 Afternoon Tea Social (M)(2fl)
7:30 Movie Night:
It’s a wonderful Life (T)
8:45 Mini aqua fitness class (P)
10 :00 Exercise Class (T)
10:30 Chair Exercise Class (2fl)
2:00 BINGO! 25 cents a card (C)
3:00 Wine & Cheese Social (M)
7:30 Euchre (C)
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10:00 English Catholic Church (T)
3:00 Entertainment by singer and
guitarist Stanley Frank (M)
7:30 Play Bridge! All are welcome(C)
Saturday
8:45 Mini aqua fitness class (P)
9:45 OUTING: Nutcracker Play!
10 :00 Exercise Class (T)
10:30 Chair Exercise Class (2fl)
2:00 BINGO! 25 cents a card (C)
3:00 Wine & Cheese Social (M)
7:30 Euchre (C)
8:45 Mini aqua fitness class (P)
10:00-2:00
Sale: Pam’s Travelling Shop
10 :00 Exercise Class (T)
10:30 Chair Exercise Class (2fl)
2:00 BINGO! 25 cents a card (C)
3:00 Wine & Cheese Social (M)
7:30 Euchre (C)
Dining Room Hours
Breakfast: 8am – 9:30am
Lunch: 11:30am – 12:30pm
1:00pm -2:00pm
Dinner: 4:45pm – 5:45pm
6:15pm -7:15 pm
Snack Bar Daily @
10am, 3pm & 8pm
SHUTTLES
&
OUTINGS
PLEASE BE SURE TO SIGN UP
AT RECEPTION AT LEAST
48 HOURS IN ADVANCE
OUTINGS
Tuesday December 8th
Christmas Light Tour
Staff Fund for Employees at Christmas time
Dear Residents,
As you know, our employees work hard all year. They are dedicated to make Maplewood a
great place to live and contribute significantly to customer satisfaction. Often throughout the
year we are asked by residents if they can give a tip to the staff because they have gone the
extra mile to make our residents feel at home. It is our policy that we don’t allow staff to
accept gifts/tips from residents (and/or families). We do however give residents or their
families the opportunity once a year to give to a staff fund that is then split among all staff in a
fair manner at Christmas time. There is NO obligation to donate to this fund it is entirely
voluntary.
There is a donation box available at the front desk if you wish to donate. You can donate by
cash or cheque. Please make cheques payable to MW Staff Fund. All Cheque donations will
be accepted up to Friday Dec. 4th. All Cash donations will be accepted up to Friday Dec.
11th.
Sincerely,
Management
Ottawa sparkles and shines during the Christmas season with Christmas Lights Across Canada. From
early December to early January, thousands of colourful lights illuminate the National Capital Region’s
winter landscape. The radiant event, which began nearly three decades ago, became such a hit
that cities across Canada now participate in what’s become a national tradition.
Fast Facts
400,000 dazzling Christmas lights glow throughout downtown Ottawa.
Parliament Hill is a must-see stop on any tour of the lights, with tens of thousands of bulbs lighting its
historic buildings.
New this year: There is an evening sound and light show that will be projected onto Parliament Hill’s
Centre Block. This 13-minute show will run each night.
Departure: 6:30 PM
Friday December 11th
Nutcracker Ballet performance at Algonquin College
Join us as we watch a local Dance Company who are presenting our 20th Anniversary performance
of the Nutcracker Ballet. Attending this performance is a great way to celebrate the Christmas season
and to support youth in your local community. Over 100 dancers, aged 7 to 17, from the Linda
Jamieson School of Dance in Kanata perform in The Nutcracker Ballet. The Nutcracker Ballet is a
professional level production with lavish costumes, magnificent sets and superb dancing.
Tickets are $15.00 each including HST (regular price $28.50.
Departure: 9:45 am. Show begins at 11:00 am. There are two 45 minute Acts with a 15 minute
intermission. The show should be over at 12:45 p.m.
*RESERVE YOUR TICKET BY THURSDAY DECEMBER 3rd*
Tuesday December 22nd
National Art Gallery
Special Exhibit: Monet: A Bridge to Modernity
Departure: 12:30PM
Return: 3:30PM
Cost: $10 (pay at the museum)
Tuesday December 19th
Trees of Hope at Chateau Laurier
The halls of the Fairmont Château Laurier sparkle each holiday season thanks to the wonderful
companies, organizations and families who take part in the annual Trees of Hope for CHEO.
Departure: 10:00 AM
Return: 12:00 PM
Have you met our new tenants? The fishies are in for the winter!
We have 3 on the main floor and 2 living on our second floor.
Get ready for the name contest! From December 1st until December 16th you will be able to
fill out a ballot to give our fishies a name. After all they are part of our Maplewood Family.
After the 16th ballots will be reviewed and names will go to vote on
MONDAY DECEMBER 21st. MAY THE BEST NAME WIN!
ARE YOU OUT FOR LUNCH OR DINNER ON CHRISTMAS DAY?
PLEASE LET RECEPTION KNOW BY FRIDAY DECEMBER 7th
SO THE KITCHEN CAN PLAN ACCORDINGLY.
THANK YOU
At Maplewood there are plenty of opportunities to
stay active and have fun! Open to community members 65 +
MONDAYS:
WEDNESDAYS:
10:00AM EXERCISE CLASS
IN THE THEATRE
(STANDING)
10:30AM CHAIR EXERCISE CLASS
SECOND FLOOR
(CHAIR EXERCISE)
FRIDAYS:
10:00AM EXERCISE CLASS
IN THE THEATRE
(STANDING)
10:30AM CHAIR EXERCISE CLASS
SECOND FLOOR
(CHAIR EXERCISE)
10:00AM EXERCISE CLASS
IN THE THEATRE
(STANDING)
10:30AM CHAIR EXERCISE CLASS
SECOND FLOOR
(CHAIR EXERCISE)
All classes run for 30 minutes. Don’t hesitate to see Nathalie Bartlett (Activity Director) if you
would like an orientation of the Exercise Equipment in the Fitness centre or the pool area.
Call or stop by her office to make an appointment.
Interested in using
the pool but you
don’t want to go by
yourself?
Join the swimming
group or the mini
aqua classes.
This is a great
opportunity to get
exercise and meet
new friends.
New in January!
YOGA WITH GEORGIA
MORRISETTE
JAN 7th & JAN 21st @ 10:45 am
If there is enough interest we will
continue the classes throughout the
year!~
CHURCH SERVICES AT MAPLEWOOD
English Catholic Service
Anglican Church Service
With Father Murray
Thursday December 10th & 24th @10am
In the Theatre
With Rev. Bob Graham
Wednesday December16th @ 11:00 am
In the Theatre
French Catholic Service
Protestant Church Service
With l’Abbé Gilles Lavergne
Monday December 14th @ 2:00 pm
In the Theatre
With Rev. Georgina Fitzgerald
December 15th @ 11 am
In the Theatre
ALL ARE WELCOME!
ENTERTAINMENT
Thursday, December 3rd :
Entertainment by the Vintage
Fiddlers.
2:30pm (M)
Thursday, December 10th:
Entertainment by singer & guitarist
Stanley Frank.
3:00pm (M)
Tuesday, December 15th:
Christmas singalong with the Russel
Male Choir.
2:00pm (M)
Resident Meeting:
Maplewood updates
Thursday DECEMBER 3rd
Time: 11:00 am
In the theatre
MEDICAL DRIVES
Sunday, December 20th:
Jersak Piano Rehearsal. All are
welcome.
2:00pm (M)
Medical drives are available Mondays,
Wednesdays. Limited availability
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
Return fare of $9.00 (+HST) which will be
charged to your suite.
Monday, December 21st:
Entertainment by Toronto Pianist
Levon Wall.
3:00pm (M)
Please book your medical drive through
reception at least 48 HRS prior to
scheduled appointment to ensure
availability.
Wednesday, December 23rd:
Singalong with Lila Aranze on the
piano.
3:00pm (M)
Monday December 28th:
Mini concert by pianist Robert
Bourbonniere
3:00 PM (M)
Thursday, December 31st:
New Year’s Eve celebration wiith
bilingual singer Chantal Lariviere!
Get ready to dance!
3:00pm (M)
DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS
AT MAPLEWOOD
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL OF THE SPECIAL
PEOPLE CELEBRATING THIS MONTH!
Mr. Doucette
Mrs. Liss
Mr. Hughes
Mrs. Hughes
If we missed your birthday we sincerely
apologize…please tell us, so we can help you
celebrate!
A parent's night before Christmas
WAIT! DID YOU SIGN UP FOR
ANY OUTINGS OR FOR
SHOPPING SHUTTLES?
'Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house
I searched for the tools to hand to my spouse.
Instructions were studied and we were inspired,
In hopes we could manage "Some Assembly Required."
The children were quiet (not asleep) in their beds,
While Dad and I faced the evening with dread:
A kitchen, two bikes, Barbie's town house to boot!
And, thanks to Grandpa, a train with a toot!
REMEMBER THAT YOU HAVE TO
SIGN UP AT RECEPTION AT LEAST
48 HRS IN ADVANCE OF OUTINGS
AND SHUTTLES UNLESS SPECIFIED
FOR RESERVATIONS.
Christmas Santa
We opened the boxes, my heart skipped a beat....
Let no parts be missing or parts incomplete!
Too late for last-minute returns or replacement;
If we can't get it right, it goes in the basement!
When what to my worrying eyes should appear,
But 50 sheets of directions, concise, but not clear,
With each part numbered and every slot named,
So if we failed, only we could be blamed.
More rapid than eagles the parts then fell out,
All over the carpet they were scattered about.
"Now bolt it! Now twist it! Attach it right there!
Slide on the seats, and staple the stair!
Hammer the shelves, and nail to the stand."
"Honey," said hubby, "you just glued my hand."
And then in a twinkling, I knew for a fact
That all the toy dealers had indeed made a pact
To keep parents busy all Christmas Eve night
With "assembly required" till morning's first light.
We spoke not a word, but kept bent at our work,
Till our eyes, they went bleary; our fingers all hurt.
The coffee went cold and the night, it wore thin
Before we attached the last rod and last pin.
Then laying the tools away in the chest,
We fell into bed for a well-deserved rest.
But I said to my husband just before I passed out,
"This will be the best Christmas, without any doubt.
Tomorrow we'll cheer, let the holiday ring,
And not have to run to the store for a thing!
We did it! We did it! The toys are all set
For the perfect, most perfect, Christmas, I bet!"
Then off to dreamland and sweet repose I gratefully went,
Though I suppose there's something to say for those selfdeluded...
I'd forgotten that batteries are never included!
OUTINGS WILL BE CANCELLED IF
THERE IS LOW INTEREST OR BAD
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
SHUTTLE SCHEDULE
NEW DAYS AND TIMES!
SHUTTLE: Now every Monday at
10:00am & 10:30am:
Elmvale Shopping Centre
(Royal Bank, Loblaws, Public
Library, Pharmacy, Tailor, etc.)
SHUTTLE: Tuesday December 1st & 15th
at 10:00am:
Bus shuttle to Billings Bridge
SHUTTLE: Wednesday December 9th at
10:00am:
Giant Tiger
SHUTTLE: Wednesday December 23rd
at 10:00am:
St- Laurent Mall
SHUTTLE: Wednesday December 30th
at 10:30am:
Trainyards
(Marshalls, Walmart, CIBC,
LCBO, Farm Boy)
From the Desk of the Director of Care
Flu season is HERE!
The flu and cold can be easily spread and you can take the following important
steps to help slow and prevent the spread of infections to others. Please remember
to always:
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. If you don’t
have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your elbow or shoulder; not into your hands.
Regularly wash your hands with soap and water, especially after coughing or
sneezing. If soap and water are not close by, hand sanitizers are located all over
the building and can be used. Remind family members to wash hands and use the
hand sanitizer as needed.
Remember to inform family members and your visitors to refrain from coming to the
home for a visit if they are sick, as they can spread the infections to others.
If you feel like you may have a cold or flu-like symptom, please inform nursing RIGHT
AWAY so that proper precautions can be put in place to reduce the spread of
infections
REMEMBER: Proper hand hygiene/hand washing is key in preventing the spread of
infections to others in the home.
Rosalind Gyasi, Director of care
A Very Warm Welcome to the
new Residents of Maplewood!
Mme. Charbonneau
Michele Durand
Mme. Latremouille
Mr. MacEwan
Mr & Mrs. Maguire
Mrs. Meagher
MEET YOUR WELCOMING
COMMITTEE!
If you have any questions,
please don’t hesitate to ask
for them!
They are happy to help.
Mr. Allard
Mme. Dulude
Mr & Mme. Lacroix
Mr. Laverdure
Mrs. Mundle
Mr. Smith
December Fun Facts:
Birth Stone for Someone Born in December?
Birthstones for the calendar month of December are turquoise, blue topaz, tanzanite, zircon, lapis,
onyx, ruby, and chrysoprase.
What is Decembers Zodiac Sign?
Sagittarius: December 22 – December 21
Capricorn: December 22 – January 19
How Many Days in December?
There are 31 Days in December
What is December’s Flower?
December’s birth flower is the Paper White Narcissus. The narcissus, which symbolizes self esteem
What Holidays Are in December?
Christmas
Kwanzaa
New Year’s Eve
Hanukkah
History:
December is the last month in the Gregorian calendar. Its name is based on the Latin term for
ten. In the Roman calendar, December was the tenth month until the addition of January and
February at the beginning of the year. In the Northern Hemisphere December has the shortest
daylight hours and marks the beginning of winter. December provides the longest days in
Southern Hemisphere, as it is the beginning of summer. December is a month home to many
religious holidays.
ADDITIONAL HEALTH SERVICES AVAILABLE AT MAPLEWOOD
An ounce of Prevention is worth a pound of Cure!
Come to the Wellness Centre the
First Thursday of every month between
10 am and 11 am
to have your blood pressure taken.
It is quick and easy, and it can save your life! It is important to be
vigilant when it comes to blood pressure (BP) monitoring.
Elevated blood pressure can be insidious--often one is not
experiencing any negative symptoms--but in fact,
your BP might be creeping up.
HAIR SALON & ESTHETICIAN
OPEN EVERY
MONDAY & THURSDAY!
Regular monitoring of blood pressure helps us identify
such trends before real health problems like stroke or heart
attack develop. Regular monitoring also allows us to assess
the effectiveness or impact of any medications changes ordered
by your physician.
PLEASE BE SURE TO BOOK YOUR
APPOINTMENT THROUGH
RECEPTION.
We can provide a log of your blood pressures which you can
later provide for your family physician. So drop by and see us in
the Wellness Centre every first Thursday of the month and we
can help keep you in tip-top condition!
HAIR SALON IS LOCATED ON THE
MAIN FLOOR ACROSS FROM THE
POOL AND THE FITNESS ROOM.
FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC
Thursday December 3rd
TIME: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
IN THE WELLNESS CENTER
2nd floor
The Perfect Smile Dental Clinic
Rosemary in house dental hygienist. Dental insurance
welcome. Mobile dentist and denturist also available.
FOOT CARE SERVICES
Book your appointment 613-898-2292.
Rosemary’s next visit to Maplewood
with be on:
Foot Care clinics are available by
appointments on the following
dates:
Tuesday December 15th from 9am-4 pm
Tuesday December 8th
&
Tuesday December 29th
Hearing Specialist Ian Murray
All appointments are held in the
Wellness Centre on 2nd floor.
The cost for visits in clinic $28.
Extra $5 fee for room visits.
To book your appointment, please
contact Reception.
IN THE WELLNESS CENTRE
Free consultations available
He can provide: Hearing tests, hearing aids, repairs,
batteries, ear cleaning & more.
To book your appointment call 613-759-4327
On call basis.