Venta Cares News Events Information March 2014

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1 Recreation Department - Recreation Programs Wow, this year seems to be flying by. Thankfully, because the weather has been so cold this winter. During the month of March, we have a lot going on. Christ City Hymn sing will be on March 9 th to perform. We have Ada Watsons school of Highland dancers coming in on the 15 th.we have outings this month to the Imax theatre, the museum, a restaurant and a country cruise, so if you would like to attend, let the recreation staff know. We will do our best to get you on. We will celebrate our monthly birthday party on March 13 th, with a performer named Dwayne Cannan. We have the Faith and Action choir coming on the 16 th. As well on the 16 th, we will have a 4-leaf clover hunt to celebrate St. Patricks day.please refer to the Recreation calendar for more program information. Recreation Calendars are available online and at the front foyer of Venta Care Centre. Family members are always welcome and encouraged to join in on the recreation programs! St. Patrick s Day-Little is known of Saint Patrick's early life, though it is known that he was born in Roman Britain in the fourth century, into a wealthy Romano-British family. His father was a deacon and his grandfather was a priest in the Christian church. At the age of sixteen, he was kidnapped by Irish raiders and taken captive to Ireland as a slave. It is believed he was held somewhere on the west coast of Ireland, possibly Mayo, but the exact location is unknown. According to his Confession, he was told by God in a dream to flee from captivity to the coast, where he would board a ship and return to Britain. Upon returning, he quickly joined the Church in Auxerre in Gaul and studied to be a priest. In 432, he again said that he was called back to Ireland, though as a bishop, to Christianise the Irish from their native polytheism. Irish folklore tells that one of his teaching methods included using the shamrock to explain the Christian doctrine of the Trinity to the Irish people. After nearly thirty years of evangelism, he died on 17 March 461, and according to tradition, was buried at Downpatrick. Although there were other more successful missions to Ireland from Rome, Patrick endured as the principal champion of Irish Christianity and is held in esteem in the Irish church. St. Patricks day is generally characterised by the attendance of church services, wearing of green attire, public parades and processions, and the lifting of Lenten restrictions on eating, and drinking alcohol, which is often proscribed during the rest of the season. March Events March 6 Valentine March 13 Dwayne cannan March 20 Essotones March 27 Jukebox All shows begin in the 1000 dining room at 1:45 pm. Venta Cares Newsletter Page 1

2 More from Recreation Residents Council Society Dear Venta Family, Friends, Visitors and Staff, The Resident Council meeting for this month will be held on March 5 at 3:00pm in the Recreation Area. If you have any comments, or suggestions, or if you just want an update from the council, please join us for this meeting. The Family Discussion group will happen directly after the Resident Council Meeting. Venta Volunteers Venta Care Centre is looking for volunteers to assist with daily programs. If you or anyone you know enjoy making crafts, singing, baking, visiting, helping with Physiotherapy, helping with outings, or in the hair salon, and would like a volunteer position, See Carmen, Therapeutics Manager at (780) ATTENTION RESIDENTS AND FAMILIES DO YOU NEED HELP WITH TAX PREPARATION? Claudette Reid Can help. Book an appointment with her by calling (780) or (780) $35.00 for income under 35,000$ per year, and $50.00 for income over 35,000$ per year. Church Services at Venta Care Centre Ukrainian Catholic Mass March 4, 2014 Christ City- Sunday March 9, 2014 at 1:45pm in 1000 dining room Pilgrim United Church Services-Wednesday March 5, 12, 19, 25 in the Chapel at 10:30am.

3 Recipes Recommended by Recreation Irish Cream Chocolate Cheesecake Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup butter 1 1/4 cups white sugar 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 eggs 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup Irish cream liqueur 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a large bowl, mix together the cookie crumbs, confectioners' sugar and 1/3 cup cocoa. Add melted butter and stir until well mixed. Pat into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes; set aside. Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). 2. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, white sugar, 1/4 cup cocoa and flour. Beat at medium speed until well blended and smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in the sour cream and Irish cream liqueur; mixing on low speed. Pour filling over baked crust. 3. Bake at 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) for 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C), and continue baking for 60 minutes. 4. With a knife, loosen cake from rim of pan. Let cool, then remove the rim of pan. Chill before serving. If your cake cracks, a helpful tip is to dampen a spatula and smooth the top, then sprinkle with some chocolate wafer crumbs. Venta Cares Newsletter page 3

4 V Venta Cares LUCKY SEVEN CROSSWORD ACROSS 2. Young dogs 4. Type of bear 5. Flapjack 7. Domestic fowl 9. Billionaire s home 10. Coleslaw ingredient 12. Place to wipe your shoes 15. Expensive shellfish 18. Type of pudding 19. Finger joint 20. Shopping deal 21. Tallest living animal DOWN 1. A, C, or B complex 3. perfect 6. Not lowercase 8. Quilt or cover 11. Teakettle sound 12. A shortage of water 13. How Dorothy got to Oz 14. Poseidon s weapon 16. Arch of colors 17. Espresso preparer Downtown Hearing Centre We have some new residents we would like to welcome to Venta Care Centre Angela D. Sarah Z. Sophie G. Stanley S Comes here on third Thursday of every month at 10:00am Don t hesitate to call if you have any questions or concerns Evelyn S. Venta Cares Newsletter Page 4

5 IT S NUTRITION MONTH Nutrition Services National Nutrition Month is here again. This March, Dietitians of Canada and Dietitians from AHS aim to show Canadians that eating healthy does not have to be complicated. As usual, Venta Care Centre will set up a Nutrition Information Display at the front foyer to serve you with practical advice and delicious recipes to help bring home the message that healthy eating is simply the best. Nutrition Month 2014 in Alberta Health Services has the theme: Inspiring Healthy Meals. Have a Happy, Healthy Month and learn some more eating tips by visiting the display. Marina Chu RD Here are some TIPS for Healthy Eating to start you off!-from the Rec Department 1) Try not to eat Fast foods like McDonalds, Kfc, Pizza, Chinese food, etc., as these foods are full of fat and extra calories. If you don t feel like cooking, try places like Pita Pit, or Subway, etc. They taste good, and are good for you! 2) Are you a snacker? Do you feel really hungry in between meals? Plan your weeks worth of snacks at a time. You can stock up on things like: a. Veggies and low fat dip (you can get in individual packs) b. Pita chips and hummus c. Granola bars d. Fruit e. Yogurt or pudding or jello f. Boiled eggs with yolks removed g. Pickles (although high in salt) h. 100 calorie bags of popcorn i. Freezies and Popsicles j. Beef jerky (although high in salt) k. 100 calorie snacks by Nabisco (include cookies, Ritz crackers, etc.) 3) Stay away from Soda Pop, its high in calories, sugar and fat! 4) Go for whole grain breads, buns, wraps, etc. 5) Choose low fat dairy products when buying cheese, milk, sour cream, etc.