It has been a long time since I have written a newsletter from Hill View Manor, sharing some of the activities our residents enjoy.
We are in the midst of, once again, a change of seasons. Though our summer seemed like only a brief moment in the scheme of things, we now see fall peering around the corner.
The leaves are beginning to have the hint of reds and oranges. In a short while they will be covered with a kaleidoscope of colours, offering up a feast for our eyes. I love fall and all of its beauty, though I am sad to say farewell to our all-too-short summer.
Our gardens here at Hill View have been prolific this year. Cucumbers, tomatoes, squash, beans and potatoes are some of the fresh produce we have enjoyed. I consider myself a pretty good gardener but I can't begin to compete with our tomato patch that Gordon Loustel takes care of.
The flowers and vegetables bring much pleasure to a lot of our residents. Several of them sit outside in the gazebo, visiting and enjoying the beauty that surrounds them, affording some moments of peace in this busy world we live in.
Our August calendar was filled with activities and outings that kept everyone busy. Every week through the summer we took a different group to Woodlawn where they rode on golf carts and had a tour of the course, followed by lunch in the clubhouse.
We went on Walmart trips so the residents could enjoy shopping for themselves, had walks around the track at Affinity Place, took part in high tea at the Souris Valley Museum and went country cruising to check out the crops with the SMILE Services van. We hope that the weather will co-operate so our farmers can carry on with harvest and get the crops in the bins.
Entertainment included The Freebies, Caragana Ramblers, Susan Moser, Keith and Garry, Szakacs Family and Susan Shepherd. She played at our monthly birthday party on Aug. 29, with the only recipient being Gordon Loustel who turned 94.
Many other activities are offered for our residents to keep as busy as they choose to be. Games, Bingo, devotions, exercises, movies, baking, wine and cheese, manicures, church services, mass, etc. We encourage the residents to take part in what they enjoy and still have time for their families and just quiets moments alone.
We are sorry to announce the passing of our Ed Taffelmeyer, who passed away peacefully here at the manor on Aug. 3. We offer condolences to his wife Laura, who resides here with us, and his daughter Dana. Ed lived here for 2 1/2 years and did his best to stay strong and enjoy life. We pray that God's comfort and peace will encompass the family as they move forward without their husband and father.
This should be enough information to let you know that we are still a busy and happy home here at Hill View Manor. We look forward to new people moving in and are saddened by the loss of those who leave us. Not one resident who has lived here has failed to make an impact on our lives.
We glean a wealth of knowledge from each one as they share their history with us and the many lessons learned by them during their lifetime. We are privileged to be able to share God's love for each of them through our hands.
