THE WAVE Your V!

VA Community Newsletter

August 2010
Victory Garden 1
Official Opening
Casual Café with 2
Keeley & Sarah
Signature Cookie 2
Winner

Victory Garden Official Opening Intergenerational 3

Eldership Summer
The Waterside Retirement Community hosted yet another Camp
wonderful event celebrating the official opening of the community’s
outdoor Victory Garden located outside Paddles Pub at the rear of the
Highlighted August 3
building. Due to the extreme and persistent heat wave the ribbon cut- Activities
ting ceremony was quickly completed by our Community Director,
Marilyn Colton. Joining Marilyn were two of our Garden Club mem- Re-naming Happy 3
bers- Joe Dittmar and Bev Willis, as well as volunteer Doreen Duff. Hour
Once the ribbon cutting was complete members and guests en- 2nd Annual Apple 4
joyed a quick peak at the beautiful flower and plant beds before re-
treating back inside to cool off. All 50 guests completed the afternoon Meet and Greet 4
on the lower patio level enjoying a cold buffet style lunch while being September 14th
entertained by local pianist Bernie Costello. Thank you to Kathy from
Home Depot who graciously donated flowers for the planters dis-
played outside on the Waterside property.
"Summer is delicious,
Special thank you to ALL the dedicated Garden Club Members
rain is refreshing,
who have taken the time to plant, weed and keep the garden looking as
wind braces up, snow
beautiful as it does! You are all very knowledgeable and it is much ap-
is exhilarating;
preciated by those who are just learning the ropes.
there is no such thing
as bad weather, only
different kinds of
good weather."
- John Ruskin

1 Copyright V!VA Retirement Living Corporation,08/01/2010

Casual Café with Keeley and Sarah
Every Thursday morning at 10:00 a.m. volunteers Keeley and Sarah visit Perks Café and assist our
culinary Team with laying out snacks for our Members and guests. After their chores are finished these
two young ladies enjoy some social time in Perks visiting with Members passing by.
Keeley and Sarah love to play cards and board games and are always looking for people to join
them. I would like to encourage Community
Members to say hello to Keeley and Sarah
next time you see them on a Thursday morn-
ing and sit and enjoy a conversation with
these two lovely individuals. Please feel free
to challenge them to a game of cards too.
Volunteers Keeley and Sarah along with Community Member
Lee visiting in Paddles Pub after a game of cards.

We Have a WINNER! Waterside’s Signature Cookie Contest

Last month the Community Members at the Waterside voted for a
new signature cookie. A total of 5 entries were submitted, 3 from Patty and DON’T MISS OUT
the baking group, one from Culinary and a secret submission. Over 30 votes August Birthday
were cast and the end results were extremely close.
Celebrations
The results are as follows:
4th Place: Patty’s Rum Cookie Monday,
3rd Place: Craisin Oatmeal Cookie August 30th,
2nd Place: The BIG Zeno Double Chocolate Cookie @ 2:30 p.m.
The Granny G’s Ginger Cookie Join us in
1st Place: The Skillet Ball Cookie celebrating our
August birthdays!
Watch for the Waterside’s new signature cookie to be featured at
special events throughout the year and in Perks Café regularly too. Enjoy tea, coffee
& cake in the
Craft Kitchen.
Everyone
Welcome!

Eldership Summer Camp Games and Activities

Over the past month Arklan Day Camp has been visiting the Water-
side to participate in an intergenerational program between children and
older adults. The children are excited about the opportunity to come and
visit and play games with our Members as many do not have a grandparent
figure in their lives. This gives them an opportunity to interact and learn
from the older generations. Look for the children to visit every Wednes-
day @ 10:00 a.m. in Paddles Pub during the month of August.

2 Copyright V!VA Retirement Living Corporation,08/01/2010

Highlighted Activities August 2010 Community
Tuesday, August 3rd @ 2:00 p.m. - Bus Trip - SCOOP’s Ice Cream in
Pakenham; Enjoy an afternoon scenic drive to Pakenham and indulge in an ice Members’ Forum
cream @ the famous ice cream stop Scoop’s.

Thursday, August 5th @ 9:30 a.m. - Bus Trip - Carlingwood; Sign up early to Thursday,
get your shopping needs completed.
August 19th
Tuesday, August 10th @ 9:30 a.m. - Bus Trip - Merrickville; Hop on Water-
side’s bus and participate in this all day bus trip. Please note a lot of walking. @ 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, August 12th @ 10:00 a.m. - Bus Trip - Almonte; Shop the main The Community Members’
street of beautiful small town Almonte, only 15 minutes from Carleton Place.
Please Note a lot of uphill walking! Forum is held the 3rd
Saturday, August 14th from 10:00 to 2:00 p.m. - Silpada Jewellry Show; Invite Thursday of every month.
your friends and family to come and shop in Paddles Pub. Large selection of
sterling silver jewellry. All Community Members are
Thursday, August 19th @ 10:-
10:-00 a.m. - Food For Thought Meeting & August encouraged to attend these
Community Members Forum;.
Forum; All Community Members are encouraged to at- informative meetings.
tend to discuss and learn about current issues at the Waterside.
The meetings give Members
Tuesday, August 24th @ 10:00 a.m. - Bus Trip - Perth, followed by picnic an opportunity to participate
lunch in Stewart Park; Stroll along the main street in Perth and visit many
unique stores. Before heading home Members will gather in Stewart Park to en- by ask questions and
joy a picnic lunch along the Tay River.
providing feedback to the
Tuesday, August 24th @ 7:00 p.m. - Musical Entertainment with John Henry; Waterside Team.
New musician here to perform at the Waterside, come out and cheer him on!

Wednesday, August 25th @ 4:30 p.m. - Bus Trip - Rideau Carleton Race
Track Cruise Night; Waterside’s bus will be heading to the race track and will
drop you off to enjoy a buffet dinner in the dining lounge and an opportunity to We need your help…
meander about and enjoy classic automobiles on cruise night!

Thursday, August 26th @ 100:00 a.m. - Shoppers Drug Mart Seniors dis- T.G.I.F. (Thank Goodness Its Friday)
count day; Don’t miss out on the added discounts at Shoppers Drug Mart, sign Happy Hour
up at concierge. is looking for a NEW name
Friday, August 27th @ 11:00 a.m. - Banking Bus; Waterside’s bus driver Peter and we want your input.
will shuttle you to all the local Carleton Place banks for you to complete your
banking needs. Please visit Paddles Pub
Sunday, August 29th @ 1:00 p.m.–
p.m.– Bus Trip - Perth Theatre “The Voice of anytime during the month
the Turtle”; MUST register by August 5th, tickets $30.00. Please see Alison for of August and fill out
details. a ballot suggesting a NEW
Monday, August 30th @ 3:00 p.m. - August Birthday Party Celebration; ALL
name for our
Community Members are invited to attend the monthly birthday celebrations. Friday Happy Hour!
Come and wish your fellow neighbor a happy birthday! Musical entertainment
and cake provided.

Tuesday, August 31st @ 4:00 p.m.–

p.m.– Musical Entertainment with Jean Guy
Benard; Tipsy Tuesday will never be the same with pianist and singer Jean-Guy.
Don’t miss out, come and join in!

3 Copyright V!VA Retirement Living Corporation,08/01/2010

 Meet & Greet 2nd Annual
Wednesday, Apple Bake-
Bake-off
September 14th, 2010 hosted by the
Waterside Retirement
Come mingle Community
Thursday, September 23rd, 2010
and @ 2:30 p.m.
meet new friends! Come and join us in the Craft Kitchen to
test taste a variety of apple desserts and find out this
2:00 p.m. - Musical Entertainment year’s WINNER!
provided by Roxy Swan This year’s judges include:
3:00 p.m. - Meet and Greet with Sean Zukowski, Executive Chef,
Team & Community Wendy LeBlance, local councilor,
Members Tera Gesner, EMC Repoter
&
last year’s bake-off WINNER!

* One complimentary drink per person

Proudly managed by
Waterside Retirement Community | 105 McNeely Ave. Carleton Place, ON
www.thewaterside.ca | 613-253-2010
4 Copyright V!VA Retirement Communities,08/01/2010