Gunther News— Issue 43 - February / March 2013 Contents Page 1 Message from the Executive Manager Page 2 It’s a boy! Education Meetings Policy of the Month Our Values Page 3 Activities Getting to know staff Page 4 & 5 Activities News Coffee on Capper Page 6 & 7 What’s cooking Puzzle Page Page 8 & 9 Calendar - Feb 2013 Page 10 & 11 Calendar - Mar 2013 Attached Comments, Concerns & Compliments Form “Anyone can give up, it's the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that’s true strength” I would like to start by expressing my sincere gratitude to all the staff of Gunther Village for their support, strength, and to be honest, endurance, during and after the January floods. We had many staff adversely effected by the floods, countless stranded, others had partners who had lost employment and many had either their homes or family member’s homes inundated with water. Their ability to dust themselves off and get back on their feet has been truly inspirational. Several staff still arrived to work even when they had lost everything, one member stating to me ‘what can I do, sitting and watching it happen isn’t going to change it, our residents need us here’. I often divert from mentioning any particular people when expressing gratitude, as success is never achieved by merely a few, but achieved by all members of the team holding an integral part of the outcome. In the hope of not offending, I must take this moment to recognise and personally express my sincere grati- tude to the following people. Jason Thompson (catering manager) - who worked tirelessly supporting me to implement the facility’s disaster management plan, whilst still managing to prepare and deliver meals to our residents; Charla Spelta, Julie Knapton, Rose Bernie, Kristy Drayton, Wendy Markwell, Brenda Walker, Kerry Cutler, Janet Coleman, Divena Grealish, Tersita Peatey, Angela Hunsley, Alison Cafe, Peggy O’Sullivan, Conny Webb, Anita Churchward, Thanom Mann and Jamelah Valera who all worked tirelessly during the floods. And finally Mayor Don Waugh and the entire Local Disaster Management team— I would like to praise the efforts of all the people involved including SES, Fire department, Police and volunteers for their support. I would like to finish by wishing you all a safe and enjoyable easter. Kind regards Chantele Nelson Gunther Village Issue 43 February / March 2013 www.cubdha.org.au
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Gunther News— Issue 43 - February / March 2013
ContentsPage 1 Message from the
Executive ManagerPage 2 It’s a boy! Education Meetings Policy of the Month Our ValuesPage 3 Activities Getting to know
“Anyone can give up, it's the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold ittogether when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that’s true
strength”I would like to start by expressing my sincere gratitude to all the staff of GuntherVillage for their support, strength, and to be honest, endurance, during andafter the January floods. We had many staff adversely effected by the floods,countless stranded, others had partners who had lost employment and manyhad either their homes or family member’s homes inundated with water. Theirability to dust themselves off and get back on their feet has been trulyinspirational. Several staff still arrived to work even when they had losteverything, one member stating to me ‘what can I do, sitting and watching ithappen isn’t going to change it, our residents need us here’.I often divert from mentioning any particular people when expressing gratitude,as success is never achieved by merely a few, but achieved by all members ofthe team holding an integral part of the outcome. In the hope of not offending, Imust take this moment to recognise and personally express my sincere grati-tude to the following people. Jason Thompson (catering manager) - who workedtirelessly supporting me to implement the facility’s disaster management plan,whilst still managing to prepare and deliver meals to our residents; CharlaSpelta, Julie Knapton, Rose Bernie, Kristy Drayton, Wendy Markwell, BrendaWalker, Kerry Cutler, Janet Coleman, Divena Grealish, Tersita Peatey, AngelaHunsley, Alison Cafe, Peggy O’Sullivan, Conny Webb, Anita Churchward,Thanom Mann and Jamelah Valera who all worked tirelessly during the floods.And finally Mayor Don Waugh and the entire Local Disaster Managementteam— I would like to praise the efforts of all the people involved includingSES, Fire department, Police and volunteers for their support.I would like to finish by wishing you all a safe and enjoyable easter.Kind regards
Chantele Nelson
Gunther VillageIssue 43
February / March 2013www.cubdha.org.au
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It’s a boy!
Education for FebruaryCaring for a person after a stroke - Wednesday 20th February at 1300hrs
Find out about the signs & symptoms of stroke. Learn about its physical, psychological &emotional effects & how to provide better centred care.
Best Practise for Documentation - Nurse for Nurses will be delivering an education, pleasewatch the Memo folder as dates are yet to be determined.
Congratulations to theThompson family onthe arrival of theirbeautiful baby boy!H u d s o n W a y n eThompson was bornon Saturday 16thMarch at 8.50pmweighing 8lb 12 1/2 oz& he’s 54cm long!
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Activities
Getting to know staff
Name: Kirsty SpryPosition: Assistant NurseTime worked at Gunther: 18 monthsBest thing about working at Gunther: Family orientatedFamily: 2 childrenFavourite Food: PizzaBest Holiday: BaliSpecial Interests: Scrapbooking
Eden & Yvonne SmithYear 2/3 children fromSaint Joseph’s sharingtheir work with Evelyn
Shaye & Rob have beenbusily preparing for our herbgarden.
Paddy & Marie enjoying aglass of wine during HappyHour
Saint Patricks Day was enjoyed by all who attended
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Activities News
Greetings all,Firstly the lifestyle team would like to say ‘Thank you’ to our facility staff for keeping our residentscalms & safe during the 2013 floods. This has been a grave time for many & our thoughts arewith our staff and the community who were affected during this time.‘Happily’ we are a great bunch of people who are ensuring that life at Gunther Village will functionwell under any circumstances; and as things settle, we are doing our best to serve you &organise our scheduled activities program.Our Lifestyle Co-ordinator Jenny Thompson is away on maternity leave. We wait with anticipationfor the arrival of her baby & look forward to celebrating this.We hope you can all attend the Resident / Relative monthly meetings to have your say & put yourideas forward. This is a great opportunity to make improvements & to be actively involved in whatgoes on around Gunther Village. We look forward to greeting some of our new residents at thenext meeting.One of our nurses Ellie Turner is our Orange Festival Queen Entrant this year & we willshowcase our talents with our Orange Festival Float. The theme this year is ‘Tutti Fruitti’, atpresent, we are busy making paper flowers to decorate our float. Shaye has been appointed asour ‘Project Manager’. This will be taking up most of our time over the next few weeks as wehave a lot to do.Cheryl is ‘Project Manager’ for our Easter Baskets. This is coming along well & we should haveEaster baskets ready for the children of Saint Josephs & Gayndah State Primary School, tocollect on one of their visits.
Up & coming events include: Saint Patrick’s Day - Sunday 17th March Easter Good Friday - Friday 29th March Easter Sunday - Sunday 31st March Anzac Day - Thursday 25th April
We are keeping in mind the above dates & will keep you informed about what we have planned.
Anglician & Uniting Church services are all as normal - Thank you to our friends who conductthese services for our residents.
Until Next Time!Jenny, Marama, Shaye & Cheryl.
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Coffee On CapperHot Beverages English Breakfast Tea $2.50
Something for the Sweet Tooth A range of cakes & slices available - see display fridge $2.50 - $3.50
Daily Special’s Available
To pre - order phone: 07 4161 3636
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What’s Cooking!
Ingredients:
1. 1 Cup of Oats2. 1/2 Cup of Self Raising Flour3. 1/2 Cup of Raw Sugar4. 125g of Melted Butter5. 1 Tablespoon of Honey
Method :
Place oats, flour & sugar in a bowl. Melt butter & honey together then mix into your dryingredients. Press into a greased slice tin. Bake at 180 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
Optional additions:
2 Tablespoons of sultanas or 2 tablespoons of chopped dried apricots.
Tips:
This is great for kids to make with parental assistance and a great addition to school lunches.
Coffee on CapperOpening Hours
9am—3pmMonday to Friday
Ph: 07 416 1 3636
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Puzzle Page
D I N G H Y J D Z H T J U N K N LL L I N E R R V O R L E Z T A K T
Comments, Compliments & ConcernsAs part of our commitment to Continuous Quality Improvement, we genuinely value your ideas and suggestions. Whether youhave a concern you would like to raise, make a suggestion that may improve services or simply acknowledge the good thingswe do, we encourage you to tell us. I am very aware that due to the fact that we promote a culture of open and transparentcommunication, many suggestions or issues raised, are done so verbally. However, it is important that we have options and thatthere is a system that enables people to put something forward anonymously, should they wish to do so. (keeping in mind thatthis will prohibit feedback at a personal level)
FEEDBACKIn line with our policy, we are committed to providing feedback in relation to issues raised within 10 working days, howeverplease do not hesitate to contact me if further information is required, following reply.
