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q Sunpyside residents agree; Life really does begin "at 60 i resin-m news and Views / by Paul Morel: .. Residents and staff alike of .Kitchener's Sunnyside Home have a motto they're trying to live try: life begins at so. Bygon’s largest senior citizen community Keeping that concept in mind you can see-what the regirm's largest retirement home is accomplishing, with a great deal of success. Poster contest for Games Aspirant artists have an opportunity to show their wares as the Waterloo Re- gional Sports Council is sponsoring a post- er contest in conjunc- tion with the Ontario Games for the Physi- cally Disabled. The Games will be held in Cambridge from June 19 to June 21. TH E Hockey Sticks UO N r' "ik: a Rog. to 349 Factory! if v 1.49 ’00t'e‘ '., WALL PAPER The idea is to ob- tain a design for an original poster but those entering the contest, which is open to all, should 'bear in mind the Games will have three cate- gories of athletes competing - wheel- chair, amputee and the Mind. LEO CLEAR BUT SPECIES The rules call for design only (lettering will be added at a later date); size II" by IT"; light blue should be the main color and all artwork mustbeclean. GALT (Hwy. 24 a. 97 621-3300 More than one sub- mission or a com- bination of submis- sions may be chosen by the committee as the final design. All entries will become the property of the Games council and top entries will be exhibited. 132 Water St. S. MG, Deadline for en- tries is March 14. 1975 and those wishing to enter are asked to submit artwork to: 156 Argyle St.. Cam- bridge (Preston) or call 653-1733. The Games are be- ing hosted by the Waterloo Regional Sports Council in co- operation with the Mutual Life Assur- ance Company and the City of Cambridge. Double Ron 2.79 "We're building a city within the city, a senior citizen community rather than an institution," said Stanley E. Young, admin- istrator of Sunnyside. When old age homes came into existence under provincial sponsorship in the mid 1950's, they were more like institutions for'the feeble and senile, quite unlike today's faci- lities full of active, inde- pendent older people. Mr. Young describes Sunnyside as "a com- pletey new world. but a world that's' designed for seniors. "it's not a rooming house, a home for the aged. A retirement home is for seniors to spend their last years productively and actively-We have to deal with an active type of sen- ior...before we had to acti- vate them," Mr. Young explained. As a result of the emphasis being put on activities for seniors, Sunnyside has gained approval for exten- sive renovations to some of its facilities. These in- clude expansion of the cha- pel as well as the creation of a theatre of'the arts, complete with portable stage and walls to ac- comodate the homes of 350 residents. The venture is to be jointly funded by the pro- vincial and regional govern- ments. Once completed, the theatre area will adjoin a patio for indoor- outdoor use in the summer. Mr. Young said it is be- cause of the facilities many people transfer from other homes in the area to Sunny- side. Limited Quantities However, he said much of the credit for Sunny- side's success must go to the 165 nurses. housekeepers and kitchen help that make up Sunnyside's Staff. A six man team instructs and helps residents with the many crafts and clubs the home has. These include camera, art and garden- ing clubs among other assorted activities. Out- side of the crafts room seniors busy themselves in the home's greenhouse, flowershop. and tuck shop. A resident-run monthly newspaper and radio sta- tion that broadcasts for a few hours each day keeps everyone informed of acti- vities and special events in the home. Sherwin Williams BROADLOOM Reg. 13.95 Gal 3.99 gal. PAINTS 1.49 yd. as low as But oldsters don't Just bide their time with hobbies and leisure activities. For some of them that are capable of it and have am- bition. there are several jobs within the home it- self that are available. In- valid residents who can't get around on their own oi- ten call upon the home's "richshaw service", where another senior will wheel him about in the bright green and yellow wheelchairs. Some seniors also help out in the laun- dry room, sorting personal belongings and folding clothes. The atmosphere is re- laxed. No one is compelled to do anything if they don't want to. but activities and small jobs are there for those who want them. Mr. Young said this is in an effort to "find a niche" for senior citizens who enter the home, used to a job-orient- edlife. We don't label people but rather its a process of continually assessing them ... everything's geared to their level. Senior citizens are no different than you or I. They're peopie...they're just older. that's all." The programs at Sunny- side aren't just for resi- dents though. There is a senior citizens day care program two days a week on a drop-in basis, as well as a diners club. In this aspect of the program, an outsider can come into one of the spacious bright- ly decorated dining halls for lunch. on a day's notice. For the drop-in citizens, there are daily activities coupled with those of resi. dents, which include sing- songs, bingo, cards and later in the afternoon pos- siblity of having a beer in the home's refreshment centre. However, one of the big- 2925;;3 gest features of the home iieti?it is the monthly dance in the auditorium, which is converted into "The Top Hat", Sunnysides own night-club. Mr. Young hopes when renovations are com- plete, a marquee will be constructed as well. to announce upcoming shows andevents. Future plans also call for the Ontario Housing Corp- oration to’ build 120 senior citiaensapartments on some of Sunnyside’s 15 acres of land. and plans for a com- munity mini-golf course is being considered. Mr. Young said there is also a possibi- lity of the home's two-lane bowling alley being ex- panded to accomodate the many residents that use thefacility. One of the newer pro- grams initiated at Sunny- side is the Senior Reality Program to accomodate those who have suffered strokes and heart attacks and want to regain their mobility. As well. Mr. Young explained there's an entire "geared down pro- gram" for seniors who have to take the pace of life slower because of disease, senility or motor impairment. For the bene- fit of all residents there is a doctor o.n call for Sunny- side all the time. with weekly visits by a dentist podiatrist and optomet- rist as well. "We're not just a home in the community. but a community home. The facility is only a tad We want to be part of the com- munity," Stanley Young said, to emphasize the fact Sunnyside is not a nursing home. Ws a se1rctmtained community to retire to in your later years. After all, life just be- gins at sixty. _ A \ . l, 1T.ra'a't, ..,1, oiltittlisi,'s;i.i_i','.,i".),'i,'.r.,i.'r-.c' 'r-'-')', , (7.1}? vis,.; ”73:1 . " "r.iti?i'ii', "rw' . ' jiueic) 's, . - (ii-Cris:; 'v, I Fr'ici: Gr, F' a] JLie'. " _ N ",irrj?j,rea:.' ...::‘.3 ‘ .4- e",ltfrrig. 'i?stit"iti, “v. - "fiirii?Cr,l'ir?, a .";/r)cciiijiti? “S .. M‘». iug Br" Waterloo Chronicle, Wodnudav. Mach 6, 1975 . Pay " 630 Belmont SLW. Kitchener caste,' tsis. ONTARIO GAMES FOR THE PHYSICALLY DISABLED including wheelchair amputee and blind Design Rules TOP ENTRIES WILL BE EXHIBITED Entry Deadline- MAR. 14, 1976 FOR YOUR FIRST LEISURE OR PERMANENT HOME, WE INVITE YOU TO SEND FOR YOUR FOLDER TO REVIEW OUR POPULAR MODELS. COST $1.00. Water Softeners for new home a budget " Portable Exchange ' Rental with option to buy . Purchase (MORTGAGE FUNDS AVAILABLE) EARL McLEAN - Box 34, Wanda, Ont. Games hosted by 0 Waterloo Regionai Sports Council . Province of Ontario . Mutual Life Assurance Company 0 City of Cambridge AQUASOFT 0 Anyone may enter 0 Size 11"): 17" _ 0 Design only. Lettering will be added at a later date. 0 Light blue should be the main colour. 0 ALL work must be clean. More than one submission or a combination of submissions, may be chosen by the committee as the final design. ALL entries will become the property of the Games Council. Design Your Own POSTER Set): ice Ltd. "The all Canadian Company " Send artwork to 166 Argyle St. Cambridge Ont. THE ELDORADO to promote voonoumvonmmcoum 744-2248