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Wildwood Care Centre staff members are seen here wearing Toronto Blue Jays gear to show their support for the team, which finished first place in Major League Baseball’s American League East. The long-term care home hosted a Blue Jays day as part of its 21st birthday celebrations.
Wildwood Care Centre gave thanks to its employees as part of the St. Marys, Ont. long-term care home’s 21st birthday celebrations Sept. 20 to Sept. 26.
Each day saw a different activity to celebrate the home’s birthday and to say thanks to staff members. Pizza was ordered for the team on Monday; there was a barbecue on Tuesday; administrator Scott Walsh made breakfast for everyone on Wednesday; there was a chicken lunch on Thursday; and staff members were treated to coffee and doughnuts from Tim Hortons on Friday.
There were also daily prize draws and games, including the annual “bubble-gum draw,” where pieces of gum and sweets are placed into a container and staff members guess how many pieces of a particular candy are inside.
This year registered practical nurse Stephanie Bauman was awarded the grand prize – a paid day off and all the candy in the container – for the best guess. There were 82 Jolly Ranchers in the sweets container and Bauman guessed 77.
On Friday, staff members paid tribute to the Toronto Blue Jays, who finished in first place in Major League Baseball’s American League East division. Staff members showed up to work wearing Blue Jays uniforms and caps to show their support.
Activities were held on every shift to ensure all staff members could participate.
Wildwood Care Centre administrative assistant Lisa Schellenberger says the home’s birthday and Employee Appreciation Week are important celebrations for the home.
“This is a great way (for the home’s management) to say thanks to the staff for all the hard work they do,” she says.
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