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Celebrating Seniors in Ontario — Stay Safe, Stay in Touch
ByReagan Morgan June 5, 2020June 5, 2020

In Ontario, the month of June is considered Seniors’ Month and is a time to reflect and celebrate all seniors from across the province. This year’s theme is “Stay Safe, Stay in Touch” and it focuses on keeping our seniors safe, connected, and engaged at their home during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Minister…

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Share The Love Week – Valentine’s Day at Bay Haven 2020
ByReagan Morgan February 21, 2020February 21, 2020

The entire Recreation Department and Marco, the Marketing Specialist, worked hard to create a two-week long Valentine’s Day event for the residents at Bay Haven Care Community. The Recreation Department organized Valentine’s Day themed programs throughout the first and second week of February. Some of the programs included creating a Valentine’s Day posters, arts and…

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Reflecting on Bay Haven’s 2019
ByReagan Morgan December 27, 2019January 7, 2020

2019 was an incredible year for Bay Haven. Since this is the last blog of this year, I would like to take a moment to reflect on some of the activities and events that we had throughout the year. During the year, Bay Haven staff and recreation team did an absolutely great job providing so…

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Halloween At Bay Haven Care Community
ByReagan Morgan November 1, 2019November 1, 2019

Here at Bay Haven Care Community, we know how to celebrate Halloween! On October 30th, the residents from the Retirement Home side of Bay Haven dressed up and had a Halloween dance party! Not only that, they also baked and decorated Halloween cookies, and ate some candy. The Bay Haven building was fully decorated with…

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Bay Haven’s Third Annual Summer Hoedown
ByReagan Morgan August 30, 2019August 30, 2019

Bay Haven Care Community’s third annual end of summer party hoedown will be taking place on Wednesday, September 4th for the residents on the retirement side. This is a party that the Bay Haven recreation and dietary team like to provide for the residents before the summer is over. The purpose of this party is…

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I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream For Ice Cream
ByReagan Morgan August 2, 2019August 2, 2019

Every year, Bay Haven Care Community collaborates with the Collingwood Ice Cream Company to provide FREE ice cream to all the residents right at their home. The recreation team and volunteers work together to bring all residents outside to enjoy their free ice cream right in front of the Collingwood Ice Cream Company truck so that each…

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Happy Canada D-Eh!
ByReagan Morgan July 5, 2019July 5, 2019

On July 1st, 1867, Canada officially became its own country when three colonies (Province of Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick) united into a single Dominion called Canada. 152 years later, we continue to celebrate this beautiful country for its rights, freedoms, expressions, and laws that make Canada such a great country. At Bay Haven…

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Let’s Go On An Excursion!
ByReagan Morgan June 21, 2019June 21, 2019

Excursions are an important part of Bay Haven’s culture and programs. The Bay Haven Excursions Committee Members organizes excursions with residents in order to provide the best outing for them throughout the entire year. The Bay Haven Excursions Committee is comprised with the Chairman – Scott Strandholt, the Treasurer/Secretary – Cynthia Landriault, the Recreation Manager…

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What is Snoezelen? A Breakdown of Snoezelen and Its Sensory Impact
ByReagan Morgan May 3, 2019June 14, 2019

Snoezelen is a form of non-directive therapy used for our sensory stimulation programs for residents who have cognitive dissonance. Discovered in the 1970’s by two Dutch therapists named Jan Hulsegge and Ad Verheul, their goal was to successfully increase enjoyment and relaxation by developing a new sensory experience for those with cognitive dissonance. The experiment…

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The 4 Things That I Learned On My First Week As A Recreation Assistant
ByReagan Morgan April 5, 2019June 14, 2019

I am always astonished to see how influential recreation activities can keep residents engaged. As someone who has recently joined the recreation team at Bay Haven Care Community, I am already beginning to see how activities such as Bingo, happy hour, musical performances, outings, and trivia games can enhance a resident’s overall experience at their…

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Reflecting on Bay Haven’s 2019

Halloween At Bay Haven Care Community

Bay Haven’s Third Annual Summer Hoedown

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream For Ice Cream

Happy Canada D-Eh!

Let’s Go On An Excursion!

What is Snoezelen? A Breakdown of Snoezelen and Its Sensory Impact

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