A MESSAGE FROM...
THE CEO
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
D ear Team,
G reetings from the Board of Directors!
This year we are marking 60 years since the opening of the first Parkview facility. This is an exciting time, and a moment to reflect on what this place has become. I’ve been thinking about the many ways that we are connected to Parkview and have come to value this place and the people who make it a community. For some, it may be through visiting friends and family here, or taking a tour and getting on a waiting list, or walking in for a job interview. There are many Pathways to Parkview – one for each of us who are connected to this community. I first heard about Parkview in 1979. I was working as a volunteer with a Mennonite organization in the US, and was introduced to six young folks from the Stouffville region who were also there doing service work. They had names like “Reesor” and “Drudge” and “McDowell.” We ended up joining forces, and toured the Midwest US and Ontario doing music and drama. And they became life-long friends. They were connected to many of the folks who dreamed up the idea for Parkview, and who saw it through to fruition, and so it was just a part of our regular conversation. (Four of the seven of us have served on the Parkview Board.) Over the years I came to know a Parkview through these folks and their families, and their experiences of this community. I was also learning about the philosophy behind the place and the initiating vision for a space that affirmed people of all backgrounds. It was to be driven by convictions and a quiet faith, a place where those who were aging could do it in supportive and affirming surroundings, and those who assisted them could be acknowledged in their very important work. Years later, when I finally moved back to Ontario, and settled in Stouffville, the loop continued to close when I agreed to serve on the Parkview Board. So my path here is quite individual, but so are your paths as well. As you are reading this, I hope that you reflect on your own Path to Parkview, and that you can also see it with wonder, amusement and appreciation. In this year of celebrations, think of your own relationship to Parkview.
As we move into spring, I want to recognize the dedication and commitment each of you brings to Parkview Services for Seniors. Your hard work continues to drive improvements across our organization, from enhancing operations to expanding wellness programs and strengthening staff development. We remain focused on recruitment and retention, particularly for Registered Practical Nurses, while seeing positive trends in Personal Support Worker retention. To celebrate and support our team, our 60th Anniversary celebrations will highlight staff contributions. On May 28, 2025, we will host our Staff Awards Ceremony to honour your dedication. We are also upgrading the staff room at the Home to enhance your workspace. Additionally, we encourage staff to apply for 60 professional development bursaries of $500 each, with a deadline of May 1, 2025. Key initiatives are also moving forward. The Gardenview Café expansion launches in April, operating Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays with an updated menu. Capital projects, including the nurse call system upgrade and roofing improvements, remain on track, and we are actively managing the impact of potential tariffs on new bed orders. Our 60th Anniversary celebrations will continue throughout the year, with key events each month. Please check the calendar of upcoming events to stay informed and participate.
Thank you for your dedication—I look forward to celebrating our achievements together!
What was your Path to get here?
Hamlet Hamlet Nation, CEO
Ivan Emke Board Chair
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