June 5, 2020 - UPDATED
Dear Copernicus Lodge Community Members:
Copernicus Lodge remains COVID-19 free.
At this time, all residents and staff test results are negative. We are in active discussions with our health system partner (Unity Health) to test all apartment tenants and the newly government encouraged twice per four week testing of our staff.
June is Seniors’ Month! This year’s theme is stay safe, stay in touch. It is a time when we recognize the contributions that older adults have made in communities across our province. Our residents and tenants each make unique contributions to the community life they share here at Copernicus Lodge.
A full social calendar (CLICK HERE) is planned for the month. We will post regular updates and photos here on the website. From birthdays and mock weddings to Father’s Day and anniversaries, we have plans to celebrate both the special and everyday occasions that mark the first month of summer.
We are focusing on creative, safe and innovative ways to celebrate the positive impact that our loved ones have on our lives. A big part of those celebrations involve being able to visit.
VIRTUAL VISITS
Given the popularity of Zoom, Skype, FaceTime and phone visits, please understand a call may not begin at its scheduled time. We ask for your patience in waiting for a visit to begin. For questions related to scheduled calls/visits, please call our LTC Director of Programs & Services at 416-536-7122 ext. #253 or Tenant Community Program Manager at 416-536-7122 ext. #263. Please email us to book a visit:communications@copernicuslodge.com
WINDOW VISITS
To make virtual visits more enjoyable for everyone, we have relocated these sessions to the long term care ground floor entrance door by the parking lot. This new location is quieter, protected from the weather, allow for social distancing and will provide everyone more privacy during their visits.
- Please enter off of Marion Street and look for the Helen & Murphy Hull Wing sign.
- Wait in the area between the glass doors until your loved one arrives, there is no need to buzz reception.
- Please call or message our Activation Staff with any questions or to reschedule a visit.
We are in the process of adding a second visitors’ location by the gated ground floor courtyard off of Marion Street. Details to follow shortly.
FAMILY COUNCIL WEEK JUNE 6-10
Next week (June 6 to 10) is Family Council Week in Ontario. At Copernicus Lodge, an active Family Council is made up of family members, friends, next of kin or Power of Attorneys who advocate on behalf of all residents living in our long term care facility. We thank them and recognize them for their efforts and commitment in helping us make the Lodge a warm, safe and healthy living environment.
SAVE THE DATE TO CELEBRATE ALL THNGS COPERNICUS
Our Fall 2020 Gala, originally scheduled for DATE, is rescheduled for Fall 2021. We look forward to being able to gather together once again and celebrate our past, present and future.
GIFTS
If you plan to mark any special June occasions by dropping gifts including Father’s Day (Sunday June 21st,) please keep the following in mind dropping gifts or treats:
- Non-food, non-perishable gifts preferred.
- Wash your hands thoroughly before wrapping a package.
- Label the gift with the name of the recipient ,their room or apartment #
- Please maintain a safe physical distance from others at our main entrance.
- Leave the gift on the Table at the designated Drop Off Area outside the main entrance.
- Wrapped packages and gifts will be disinfected before delivery to your loved one.
If you have any questions or concerns about our efforts to keep everyone at Copernicus Lodge safe and healthy -- whether they be a long term care residents or apartment tenants -- please send us an email to communications@coperncuslodge.com
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