MEMO: PG Community Meeting Minutes – Feb 23 2022
Primrose Gardens Community Meeting Minutes
Facilitators: Trish, Leonard, Timea, John Date: February 23, 2022
PG Tenants in Attendance: 36
- Welcome (Trish) – Trish took over for Cheryl as the Manager of Community Enrichment. Her office is in the Wellness Center.
- Recreation (Timea)
- In-person group activities on Wednesdays and Fridays: exercise and bingo in morning, socials in afternoon.
- Bus trips will re-start March 10th with a simple scenic drive to start, more in future.
- Exercise room will re-open March 1st. Timea will be on-site to refresh and demo how to use the equipment. Sign-up sheets with will be posted soon. Reminder to sanitize equipment after use.
- Walking Club – coming soon! This will be a great way to socialize and stay active.
- Exercise Room Protocol (Trish)
- Masks will not be mandatory during exercises, but please wear a mask pre & post workout. These are similar rules in public gym facilities.
- Please do not use the exercise equipment if symptomatic or not feeling well.
- Elevator Safety (Trish)
- A recent generator test involved an elevator malfunction and a resident was stuck in the elevator, unfortunately. Repairs are being made and adjustments being done to ensure this does not happen again. Residents will be informed prior to future testing.
- Please be mindful of the number of people and walkers in the elevators. Avoid cramming into the elevators. Do NOT hold elevator doors to avoid potential injury.
- Please do not press the elevator buttons with canes for sanitary reasons and to avoid damaging the buttons.
- AWAY Signs (Trish) – Please hang these tags on your door when leaving the building i.e. going to church, doctor appointment, outings with family, visiting at Menno Home.
- TV Programs, Prayers, and Bible Studies (John)
- Easter Communion will broadcast on Channel 10 on Thursday, April 14th. Ingrid Schultz and Ingrid Stahl will lead the service. Communion cups will be distributed to each suite.
- TV programs weekly on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Chaplain contact info on back of Activities Calendar.
- Official Introduction of LEAs, Tamara and Judith (Trish).
- Updates from Leonard
- Leonard’s primary role is occupancy, with support from the LEAs.
- New Resident Orientation (including invites for family to attend) – coming soon!
- Leonard will continue TV Campus Updates with John Dyck.
- Rapid Tests – we now have ample supply of Rapid Tests for residents and visitors. All visitors must be double vaccinated.
- Round-table Discussion from Residents:
- Bistro – Will not re-open at this time due to COVID protocols
- Used batteries – There is a collection box inside the Wellness Centre for used, small batteries (AA, AAA, etc.). Maintenance will collect these once the bag is full.
- Carpet cleaning – Carpet cleaning for apartments is available ($80 fee per suite). Contact reception if you’d like to have your carpets cleaned.
- Canada Post mail – Canada Post still not delivering mail to individual mail boxes within a campus of care. Canada Post is currently delivering 2x per week with big bags of unsorted mail for Menno staff to sort.
- Walkers not allowed in Dining Room – There are a few walkers still in Dining Room creating obstacles for the dining service carts.