Mayne Islanders reach out to their friends and neighbours who need a hand
Board members for 2019;
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We're here to help
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The Mayne Island Assisted Living Volunteer Program was developed by Mayne Islanders as a way of connecting people who need some assistance to remain independent with people who are willing to offer that assistance. Our services are not just for seniors, but are available to all Mayne Islanders.
Mayne Island Assisted Living Society
Welcome to September everyone! We hope that you have had an enjoyable summer. Last month, we announced funding support for our program Caring for your Emotional Health during the COVID-19 Pandemic; and invited your feedback via a brief questionnaire. Big THANKS to Carol Munro who volunteered her time creating our community survey, designing advertising posters; summarizing results and reporting back to us. We had great community response and intend to work quickly to formulate a plan in response to the feedback we received. However, should anyone need more immediate support, please contact Jessica Easton at jessica.easton@me.com. Finding the best time and method for holding our annual general meeting has proven to be a challenge but we have decided to take the leap into the virtual world! This year our Annual General Meeting will be held, via ZOOM, on October 1, 2020 at 9:30am. Please look for details in our Ad in this Mayneliner issue. In order to participate please register your attendance in advance with Bonnie Horsfall at 250-539-0626 or bonniehorsfall@gmail.com. All registered attendees will receive instructions on how to access the meeting and information on how to renew MIALS membership in order to vote. Should you need assistance in attending the virtual AGM please let us know so that we can try to help. We don’t want technology to stand in the way of participation, so will do our best to find workarounds! While our volunteer work has been quietened by COVID, we continue to receive recognition and donations from our community. We offer our sincere appreciation to those families, on and off island, who have extended thanks to MIALS for supporting their loved ones here. To our wonderful donors who never forget - Paul Church, Alan Guy, Harold Kasinsky, Patti Marshall, Vicki Turay,– many many thanks. Remember, we are here to lend a supporting hand should you be in need. May McKenzie can be reached at (250) 539-5400. Submitted by Deb Austin 
Mayne Island Assisted Living Society
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Thursday, October 1st 9:30 am On-Line via ZOOM To receive the meeting sign in information participants must register in advance at: bonniehorsfall@gmail.com or call 250 539 0626. COVID 19 UPDATEAs the months roll by we are anxiously waiting for things to settle back to normal (or somewhat normal at least!). We are still in a state of shutdown but are hoping things will have a turnaround in the fall. Please know that May McKenzie and Sue Duncan are available for any needs that we can meet while we wait. We will provide updates as soon as we possible can and hopefully it will be in the not to distant future. The board members are also available to answer any questions you might have regarding your needs.
Mayne Island Assisted Living Society – article for August issue
A lot has happened in relation to COVID over the past few months. With the help of our community business and services, and each other, we’ve survived the isolation and kept each other safe. Way to go Mayne Island!!! At the same time, it could be expected that many or perhaps even most of us, are trying to manage feelings of stress, anxiety and feelings of isolation in this difficult time. With this in mind, Mayne Island Assisted Living has accessed funding from the Government of Canada’s Emergency Community Support Fund to support our local project: Caring for your Emotional Health during COVID-19 Pandemic This program will allow us to offer free service to Mayne Island residents of all ages – group counseling, individual counseling, information and support – over a 6-month period. Our highly qualified counselors are ready to go! But first, we would like to hear from the community about how we can be most helpful. A brief questionnaire is posted online at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MIALS Please complete a questionnaire before August 16th. We hope to begin providing services in September. If you need more immediate support, please contact Jessica Easton at jessica.easton@me.com. Also, the Care Givers Support Group continues to meet; next session is August 13. For further information, please be in touch with Carol Munro at carolonmayne@shaw.ca or Jessica Easton at Jessica.easton@me.com. In light of our province moving to Phase 3 of their re-opening plan, our Board sought guidance from Dr. Losier regarding ways in which we might restart our regular programs. We consulted with the Centre for Disease Control and WorkSafe as well. We discussed risk and responsibility for clients, volunteers and MIALS. We reflected on Dr. Henry’s warnings about continuing to protect those who are vulnerable. Our decision to hold off on both the driving program and the lunch/social program was reinforced. There is no other option than family or friends at this time. Any meeting or visits with clients must continue to be conducted outside, socially distanced, sanitizing/hand washing in place and no shared food or drink involved. MIALS is extremely grateful to a very special group of volunteers for their extraordinary support this month: The Mayne Island Lions, The Mayne Island Firefighters, Mayne Island Building Centre, Lynn and Russ Weaver, Donna Williams, Maggie McKenzie and Carol Munroe. Remember, we are here to lend a supporting hand to the community. If you are in need of assistance please contact May McKenzie at 250-539-2530. Submitted by Deb Austin Mayne Island Assisted Living is looking for members and volunteers. Please research the good work we do and consider joining us. We are a non profit organization that tries to meet the needs of full or part-time residents on Mayne Island. Without our volunteers and our community support we could not exist.
Our volunteers support Mayne Island residents by; driving to appointments (on or off island), delivering Meals on Wheels, helping with our Lunch Bunch Program, shopping trips or outings, home visits, walks and so much more. Please watch this site for upcoming information and events. MIALS strives to keep a presence in the community readily available. We are always open to any suggestions or ideas to improve this. Once again thank you Mayne Island for all the support!!!!
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MARCH 2020 Mayneliner Issue
Happy March Mayne Islanders!!! Spring is just around the corner and we would like to remind everyone that April bring showers! Oh wait…..wasn't that January and February… I digress. April brings Mayne Island Assisted Living our AGM on April 16th at 9:30 at the Firefighters Association recreational hall (aka the old schoolhouse). In the meantime, we are in a search for candidates for our board. If you are new to the island and looking for somewhere to volunteer please consider MIALS. You can contact any member of our board listed above for further information.
MIALS would like to welcome 3 new volunteers: Deb Cleland, Rose Marie McSherry and Vicki Turay. Volunteers are always needed and appreciated and for more information on volunteering please contact May McKenzie at 250-539-2530.
Lunch Bunch news: February 6th was our first luncheon at the Firefighters Association Hall and it was a huge hit. We had approximately 40 in attendance and everyone was amazed at the gorgeous restoration, huge congratulations to all the volunteers who contributed to this fabulous facility. It was a labour of love. Special guest in attendance was Ed Hunter who taught at the school in the 60s!! Also a heartfelt thank you to those who donated items to get us started. We had 12 card tables, 40 folding chairs, dishes, materials for tablecloths and sewing of same, in short everything we need for the time being, all donated by the generosity of members of the community, family and friends. If you would like to attend the Luncheons on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month, please reserve a spot by contacting Sue Duncan at 250-539-3640.
We are still waiting to hear a response regarding the gaming grant we have applied for and hope it will help us to continue to do the work needed for the community. MIALS does not receive any government funding and we depend almost solely on the generosity of the community, without this support we could not continue to function.
We would like to thank those who continue to generously support MIALS: In the last couple of months, Peter Askin, Pat Huhn and Andrew McKay, Garth Owen and Deb Foote, Helen and John O'Brian, W. Davies and M. Winterbottom, Terry Lynn Paterson, Donald Eadie, Kim Harris, David Larry Dorward and Maureen Pearl. There are many more who donate anonymously. Thank you all so much.
MIALS would like to welcome 3 new volunteers: Deb Cleland, Rose Marie McSherry and Vicki Turay. Volunteers are always needed and appreciated and for more information on volunteering please contact May McKenzie at 250-539-2530.
Lunch Bunch news: February 6th was our first luncheon at the Firefighters Association Hall and it was a huge hit. We had approximately 40 in attendance and everyone was amazed at the gorgeous restoration, huge congratulations to all the volunteers who contributed to this fabulous facility. It was a labour of love. Special guest in attendance was Ed Hunter who taught at the school in the 60s!! Also a heartfelt thank you to those who donated items to get us started. We had 12 card tables, 40 folding chairs, dishes, materials for tablecloths and sewing of same, in short everything we need for the time being, all donated by the generosity of members of the community, family and friends. If you would like to attend the Luncheons on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month, please reserve a spot by contacting Sue Duncan at 250-539-3640.
We are still waiting to hear a response regarding the gaming grant we have applied for and hope it will help us to continue to do the work needed for the community. MIALS does not receive any government funding and we depend almost solely on the generosity of the community, without this support we could not continue to function.
We would like to thank those who continue to generously support MIALS: In the last couple of months, Peter Askin, Pat Huhn and Andrew McKay, Garth Owen and Deb Foote, Helen and John O'Brian, W. Davies and M. Winterbottom, Terry Lynn Paterson, Donald Eadie, Kim Harris, David Larry Dorward and Maureen Pearl. There are many more who donate anonymously. Thank you all so much.
A HUGE THANK YOU FOR THE GENEROUS SUPPORT OF THE VICTORIA FOUNDATION
Media Release for the Victoria Foundation announcement of MIALS Lunch Program receiving a $15,000 Victoria Foundation grant. MIALS is extremely grateful for the support of the Victoria Foundation.
"Our community is very appreciative of this grant and the support of Mayne Island seniors from the Victoria Foundation,” said Jody Waldie, President of the Mayne Island Assisted Living Society which received a $15,000 grant. “MIALS, in partnership with the Mayne Island Health Centre Association, provides a twice monthly lunch and education/activities program which engages community volunteers and targets seniors who are at risk of social isolation. The feedback for this very popular new program has been phenomenal. Receiving this grant allows us to secure the continuation of "Lunch Bunch" for a minimum of three years with potential for growth in both number of attendees and program expansion. We are thrilled. Thank you, Victoria Foundation!"
"Our community is very appreciative of this grant and the support of Mayne Island seniors from the Victoria Foundation,” said Jody Waldie, President of the Mayne Island Assisted Living Society which received a $15,000 grant. “MIALS, in partnership with the Mayne Island Health Centre Association, provides a twice monthly lunch and education/activities program which engages community volunteers and targets seniors who are at risk of social isolation. The feedback for this very popular new program has been phenomenal. Receiving this grant allows us to secure the continuation of "Lunch Bunch" for a minimum of three years with potential for growth in both number of attendees and program expansion. We are thrilled. Thank you, Victoria Foundation!"
we are in the latest issue of Pulse Magazine on page 13.
https://victoriafoundation.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Pulse-2019_lr.pdf
https://victoriafoundation.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Pulse-2019_lr.pdf
Mayne Island Assisted Living would like to thank everyone who made our summer fundraising such a HUGE success. If it were not for the generosity of all the people involved volunteers, community, especially the LIONS, the Community Bus, Home Hardware, home owners and so many others to numerous to mention but you know who you are we could not have done so well. Please know we are so so thankful and if ever MIALS can do anything to help please do not hesitate to reach out
May Mayneliner Issue
Mayne Island Assisted Living Society
Finally, daytime temperatures are rising, veggie gardens can be planted, and blossoms are out. Our island community is getting busy with AGM’s, concerts, and neighbourhood get-togethers.
May is a great month to air out the house, clean up the workshop, freshen up the space and get rid of the excess! Decluttering your space really helps to lighten your “mental” load. AND upcycling and recycling your gently used stuff is a responsible way of disposing of things no longer feeling the love in your home!!
So, keeping your good health in mind, MIALS invites you to join us at our really big
YARD SALE
Sunday, July 7, 2019
Dinner Bay Park, 10a.m. to 3p.m.
There are many ways you can participate in this fundraising event.
Purchase your own table for $20 from any one of the MIALS Board members; proceeds go directly to MIALS. Then go ahead and sell your items.
To keep your energy up – hamburgers, hotdogs, and a vegetarian option will be available, as well as drinks. We are hopeful that we can encourage some local musical talent to round out the day.
Please support us and book your table as soon as possible. A surprise gift awaits one of the early birds!
Contact: Bonnie Horsfall at bonniehorsfall@gmail.com; Jody Waldie at jody.waldie@gmail.com; Deb Austin at deborah33@shaw.ca; Kathie Warning at kwarning@shaw.ca; Ruth Curran at r.curran@shaw.ca .
Come on out and support us by shopping and snacking and simply enjoying the day!
We are also very fortunate to be one of the community services chosen to receive funds from the Mayne Island Home & Garden Tour schedule for June 30, 2019.
Huge thanks to Brenda Dean at Remax for sponsoring the show and organizing the VIP Tour, along with Jody Waldie, Bonnie Horsfall, Colleen Ming and Ingrid Marsh for planning and organizing the day.
Please see the large ad in this Mayneliner issue and purchase your tickets asap. This event is wonderful and sells out quickly each year!
We are looking for volunteers to help with ticket taking and parking at the homes so if you have time to give to this event, please be in touch with Jody Waldie, Bonnie Horsfall or Colleen Ming.
Please remember that Mayne Island Assisted Living is “here to help”. The program was developed by islanders as a way of connecting people who need some assistance to remain independent with people who are willing to offer that assistance. If you have a need or with to offer support please be in contact with May McKenzie 250-539-2530.
Mayne Island Assisted Living Society
Finally, daytime temperatures are rising, veggie gardens can be planted, and blossoms are out. Our island community is getting busy with AGM’s, concerts, and neighbourhood get-togethers.
May is a great month to air out the house, clean up the workshop, freshen up the space and get rid of the excess! Decluttering your space really helps to lighten your “mental” load. AND upcycling and recycling your gently used stuff is a responsible way of disposing of things no longer feeling the love in your home!!
So, keeping your good health in mind, MIALS invites you to join us at our really big
YARD SALE
Sunday, July 7, 2019
Dinner Bay Park, 10a.m. to 3p.m.
There are many ways you can participate in this fundraising event.
Purchase your own table for $20 from any one of the MIALS Board members; proceeds go directly to MIALS. Then go ahead and sell your items.
To keep your energy up – hamburgers, hotdogs, and a vegetarian option will be available, as well as drinks. We are hopeful that we can encourage some local musical talent to round out the day.
Please support us and book your table as soon as possible. A surprise gift awaits one of the early birds!
Contact: Bonnie Horsfall at bonniehorsfall@gmail.com; Jody Waldie at jody.waldie@gmail.com; Deb Austin at deborah33@shaw.ca; Kathie Warning at kwarning@shaw.ca; Ruth Curran at r.curran@shaw.ca .
Come on out and support us by shopping and snacking and simply enjoying the day!
We are also very fortunate to be one of the community services chosen to receive funds from the Mayne Island Home & Garden Tour schedule for June 30, 2019.
Huge thanks to Brenda Dean at Remax for sponsoring the show and organizing the VIP Tour, along with Jody Waldie, Bonnie Horsfall, Colleen Ming and Ingrid Marsh for planning and organizing the day.
Please see the large ad in this Mayneliner issue and purchase your tickets asap. This event is wonderful and sells out quickly each year!
We are looking for volunteers to help with ticket taking and parking at the homes so if you have time to give to this event, please be in touch with Jody Waldie, Bonnie Horsfall or Colleen Ming.
Please remember that Mayne Island Assisted Living is “here to help”. The program was developed by islanders as a way of connecting people who need some assistance to remain independent with people who are willing to offer that assistance. If you have a need or with to offer support please be in contact with May McKenzie 250-539-2530.
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