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MOUNTAINVIEW
NEWS
AND REVIEWS
2022
A BRIEF HISTORY OF FATHERS DAY
Interestingly, Father’s Day was not immediately accepted when it was proposed.
Why not? Mother’s Day came first (it was officially recognized in 1914), so men in the
early 1900s associated such a tribute to women and found the idea too effeminate to
their liking. Men viewed the idea of Father’s Day as similar to Mother’s Day, which
was popular with florists; for fathers it didn’t have the same sentimental appeal. As
one historian writes, they “scoffed at the holiday’s sentimental attempts to domesticate
manliness with flowers and gift-giving, or they derided the proliferation of such holi-
days as a commercial gimmick to sell more products.”
The first known Father’s Day service occurred in Fairmont, West Virginia, on July 5,
1908, after hundreds of men died in the worst mining accident in U.S. history. Grace
Golden Clayton, the daughter of a dedicated minister, proposed a service to honor all
fathers, especially those who had died. However, the observance did not become an
annual event, and it was not promoted; very few people outside of the local area knew
about it. Meanwhile, another woman was inspired to honor fathers. In 1909, Sonora
Smart Dodd of Spokane, Washington, was inspired by Anna Jarvis and the idea of
Mother’s Day. Her father, William Jackson Smart, a farmer and Civil War veteran, was
also a single parent who raised Sonora and her five brothers by himself. While attend-
ing a Mother’s Day church service in 1909, Sonora, then 27 years old, came up with
the idea.
Within a few months, Sonora had convinced the Spokane Ministerial Association and
the YMCA to set aside a Sunday in June to celebrate fathers. She proposed June 5,
her father’s birthday, but the ministers chose the third Sunday in June so that they
would have more time after Mother’s Day (the second Sunday in May) to prepare their
sermons. Thus, on June 19, 1910, the first Father’s Day events commenced: Sonora
delivered presents to handicapped fathers, boys from the YMCA decorated their la-
pels with fresh-cut roses (red for living fathers, white for the deceased), and the city’s
ministers devoted their homilies to fatherhood.
The widely publicized events in Spokane struck a chord that reached all the way to
Washington, D.C., and Sonora’s celebration put the idea on the path to becoming a
national holiday. However, the holiday did not catch on right away, perhaps due to the
perceived parallels with Mother’s Day. However, today, Father’s Day is celebrated
around the world! Happy Father’s Day to all our amazing fathers at Mountainview!
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JUNE BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS
TERRACE STAFF RESIDENCE
June 5– Elvi Vetland June 4– Harleen Nurse June 4– Muriel Schwass
June 6– Audrey June 6– Alexis Dietary June 11– Helen Jocque
Colbourne June 6– Teralin Nurse June 12– Barb Crawford
June 18– Dick Crichton June 8– Natalie Dietary June 23– Anne Gauntley
June 11-Lauren Dietary
June 12– Brenda Hskpg
June 18– Anne DOC WILLOW LANE
June 25– Tom Maintenance June 3– Phyllis Hauver
June 8– Debbie Knoepfli
June 14– Jean Longman
Mountainview Service Hours
Please Welcome:
Hearing Clinic: Every Second Wednesday
Care Wing: Glenn Laidlaw
Hair Salon: Wednesday—Friday
Residence: Gail Miles
Foot Care: Every Monday
Visiting Policy Update
A friendly reminder for all visitors to please book your visit ahead of time as we con-
tinue our screening process. Thank you for your co-operation. Please continue to self
screen and test before your appointment, then show your results to reception.
Additionally, when you are taking your loved one out for a visit, please sign them out
at the front desk so we are able to account for everyone in case of emergency.
IN REMEMBRANCE
It is with our deepest sympathy and condolences to the family and friends of
Bill Anderson who passed away on May 10th at the age of 74
Lina Borsatto who passed away on May 11th at the age of 86
Wishing family and friends peace to bring comfort, courage to face
the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
MOUNTAINVIEW RESIDENCE AND TERRACE VOLUME 11 ISSUE 6 page 3
SPECIAL DAYS IN JUNE
June is seniors month! We have a variety of special events and activities planned to
celebrate all our incredible seniors at Mountainview! We hope you enjoy them
June 2nd– Chinese High Tea in celebration of the Queens Jubilee 2:00 in the activity
room, a small shop will also be open to purchase Tea items from 2:30-3:30
June 3rd –Royal Horse Race Derby at Epsom Downs— 3:00 in the Activity Rm
June 7th– Ladies Luncheon—Please sign up ahead of time in the activity room. the
cost for this Activity is $10
***June 9th– Thursday at 9:45 Town Hall meeting in the residence dining room ****
June 9th– Gospel Hour with Doug & Karen Yool– Chapel
June 9th– Birthday Bash with Robert and Martin 5:30
June 11th– Saturday at 2:00—The Sentimentals return to perform in the activity room
June 14th– Spiritual Songs with Eric—Tuesday at 10:00 am in the Chapel
June 16th– Walker wash with Glen Williams Public School 9:30 in the Activity Room
June 19th– HAPPY FATHER’S DAY– Welcome The Missing Link (Formally called
Friends from the Hill) 1:00 outside the front of Residence with a motorcycle show
June 21– National Indigenous day—Moccasin Identifier Program- Act Room / First
Day of Summer
June 28th– Men’s Lunch Club. Come enjoy some BBQ and good company– The fee
for this activity is $10 Sign up in the Activity Room
June 30– Canada Day Celebration Gourmet Night with Kevin Coates and Gerry
Larkin in dining room
Terrace Activities
June 16th– Terrace Town Hall will be held on Thursday June 16th in the dining room
at 9:45 am
June 20th– Monday at 3:00 is the June Wine tasting. This month we will be exploring
wines from Canada The fee for this activity is $10. Please sign up ahead of time with
Meaghan
Thursdays at 3:00: Join us for some fun in the sun. Lawn games resume on the
terrace front lawn! Beginners Welcome!
MOTHER’S DAY RAFFLE WINNERS
Thank you to all who donated to our Mother’s Day raffle in support of CASHH!
Together we raised $500 to help families in need! Congratulations to the winner
of the Mother’s Day Coffee & Tea Basket—Mrs. Lorraine Emerson & the winner
of the Christian Dior & white Safire ring, Meaghan!
MOUNTAINVIEW RESIDENCE AND TERRACE VOLUME 11 ISSUE 6 page 4
SENIORS MONTH
The Roots of Your Family Tree
Happy Senior’s Month to all of our won-
Kelly Ropper
derful seniors at Mountainview! We are
honored to spend our days with you. Think of your family's elders
This June celebrates the 37th anniver- As the roots of your family tree.
sary of Seniors Month in Ontario. This They created a strong foundation
is a time when we recognize our amaz- For the fruits that were yet to be.
ing older adults and the
contributions they‘ve made in commu- There's that strong old trunk
nities across Ontario. This year’s Which branches in every direction,
theme is Stay safe, active and con- And leaves which represent family members
nected. With the recent years being full For whom you hold affection.
of changes and uncertainty, we look
forward to brighter times ahead and If not for the roots your elders put down,
keeping everyone connected! None of this would have been conceivable.
So thank them for their love and care,
In honour of you, the residents, we Because with these gifts,
have a multitude of activities planned to anything's achievable!
make this month one to remember.
Happy Seniors Month we hope you en-
joy it!
THE BEAVERS COME TO MTV
Thank you to our little friends, the Beavers for joining the annual walker
wash! Together, they washed about 30 walkers belonging to the Residents
at Mountainview with 3 stations. We appreciate your help, hard work, songs
& company. Looking forward to the next visit!
MOUNTAINVIEW RESIDENCE AND TERRACE VOLUME 11 ISSUE 6 page 5
MAY HIGHLIGHTS
We kicked off May with a Cinco de Mayo
celebration with margaritas and a Piñata!
We also welcomed our new furry friends
from Sit Happens for a dog show. We
celebrated Nurses week with our Annual
nurses tea. Thank you to all our nurses
for all your hard work and dedication.
Lastly but certainly not least, we had a
very special celebration on the 25th.
Happy 65th Anniversary to Mr. & Mrs.
Howe! Here’s to forever!
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Sunshine
& Smiles
Craft Corner
During nurses week (May 9th-13th), the residents
(and staff) in Willow Lane wanted to say a very
special thank-you to the nurses and PSWs who care
for us every day. You are such important members
of our wonderful team. Above and below you can
see pictures coloured by Alf Robinson, Janet
Bridgeman, Peggy Jensen and Nora Winterflood.
Pictured are Margo McVittie
and LE Staff Riley out on the
patio, enjoying the warm
weather.
Cinco de Mayo Happy Birthday Janet!
Willow Lane wants to wish Janet
Bridgeman a very happy 88th Birthday.
Pictured below is Janet with staff
members Sukhi, Riley and Brenda.
Residents enjoyed chips, salsa and margaritas on
May 5th to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. After refresh-
ments, residents played rope toss and took turns
trying to break open the piñata. Above you can see
Alf Robinson (left) and Phyllis Hauver (middle) with
LE Staff Meaghan playing rope toss.
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Maize Hay enjoyed
some baked treats at
the Mother’s Days
social.
Pictured above is Charles
Grabner enjoying his 82nd
birthday! Stephanie Midzan
Louise Lang proudly participated in flower
showed off her 90th arranging for the dining ta-
birthday certificate given bles and was thrilled with
to her by the governor. the results!
Erika Botz was thrilled to have
a visit from her great-grandson.
3 generations of family together
for a beautiful moment.
Pictured to the right, the baby Jae Egan celebrated his
Robins stayed long enough to birthday with a huge smile
celebrate Mother’s Day, then on his face while sur-
flew the coup the rounded by family and
following day. friends.
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Live action shot
of resident Jean
Cinco De Mayo
Pitt during the
bowling activity
in the activity
room.
STRIKE!!!!
Sunny weather calls for
Sun Flowers!
Pictured to the
left is resident
Tony DaSilva Jean Pitt
celebrates his 81st painting a flower
birthday. Happy Birthday pot before sun-
Tony! flower planting.
Well done Jean!
Mother’s Day!
Jenny McAlpine (left)
and Rhonda Penney
(right)
enjoying Mother’s day
treats and
presents!
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