Century Park Resident Enjoys Lively Discussions with Local Girls
Century Park’s Genie Wenzel-Bill is enjoying the afternoons she spends getting to know a group of grade six girls taking part in an onsite discussion group.
The group meets weekly as part of a community initiative that asks participants to reflect on what it means to be a girl today and in the good old days.
LPN Manager Sees Nursing as Career Option for Boys
Todd Fallen is hoping to encourage local highschool students to consider a career in geriatrics.
The Century Park LPN Manager is particularly interested in reaching Vegreville boys who may see the oil patch as their only option.
Sasquatch Roaming Points West Living Halls
Sasquatch sightings have been reported at Points West Living Century Park where residents routinely meet the mythical creature in the halls and dining room.
Resident John Wagner is the gentle 82-year-old Vegreville man who likes to tease fellow residents by pretending he is the legendary beast.
Vegreville's Heritage House to Expand
Construction continues on Vegreville’s Heritage House, where 16 new suites are being added to the existing 44-unit building.
Staying Busy Essential, Vegreville Man Says
One of Century Park’s newest residents hails from a grain farming family that continues to live off the land to this very day.
Mike Motiuk, 84 moved to Points West Living in Vegreville after his son took over the family farm in Mundare. One of his daughters lives nearby on a quarter acre share of land.
Vegreville's Walter Hyriciw to be Missed
Residents and staff at Century Park said goodbye to Walter Hyriciw, a long-time resident who passed away suddenly on November 11.
November Is Upon Us
From Todd Fallon, LPN Manager Century Park - Vegreville
November is upon us, summer is OVER!!! I'm from southern Alberta, land of chinook winds and (usually) mild winters. Yikes! I'm trying to be optimistic! ~
People Before Paperwork, LPN Manager Says
Century Park staff are learning to incorporate spontaneous recreation in the lives of seniors who make their home at the Points West Living facility.
“Spontaneous recreation could be going for a walk, playing a game of cards, or setting up a tea party for a couple of residents and sitting down with them,” said LPN Manager Todd Fallen. “That’s the most important part. Being part of it and including the staff, not just standing back and watching.”
Vegreville Is Ready To Attract Physicians
Taneen Rudyk is a Town of Vegreville Councillor and a member of the Vegreville region Physician Attraction and Retention Committee (PARC).
Vegreville has recently seen two Physicians leave town and this has caused a number of groups to contact the Town of Vegreville with their concerns. Rudyk says, “The Town is on the upswing and is ready to attract Physicians. Healthcare isn’t a municipal responsibility, but we’ve had to answer that call from our citizens.”
Vegreville Centennial Library Reaches Out To Seniors
Donna Williams, Program Coordinator and Assistant Manager for the Vegreville Centennial Library. says that the library has a Senior’s Outreach Program. A volunteer will come to the library, pick up books and deliver them to any senior or to a senior’s caregiver. “We have an extensive collection of large print books. We have a large DVD collection and audio books.” Williams says.
Century Park Resident Enjoys Lively Discussions with Local Girls
May 2nd, 2012
Century Park’s Genie Wenzel-Bill is enjoying the afternoons she spends getting to know a group of grade six girls taking part in an onsite discussion group.
The group meets weekly as part of a community initiative that asks participants to reflect on what it means to be a girl today and in the good old days.
