FROM BINGO CALLS TO CHRISTMAS CHEER: CATCHING UP WITH THE TOTAS AT TSIIONKWANONHSO:TE

The awesome activities staff at Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long-Term Care (LTC) have been keeping our totas busy, active and smiling! Grab a cup of tea and catch up on all the fun our totas have been up to lately. 

A Lunch Box Bingo Full of Love 

On November 10, the family of Barbara George teamed up with the LTC recreation department to host a memorial lunch box Bingo in loving memory of Barb. Totas from both Tsiionkwanonhso:te and Iakhihsohtha Lodge were invited to join in the fun. Barb's family generously donated the Bingo prize money and shared a birthday cake, along with one of Barb's favourite meals. 

It was a day full of laughter and warm hearts, as the totas, staff and Barb's family came together to reminisce and share their favourite memories and stories. 

A special nia:wen/thank you to the activities staff and to the family of Barbara George for such a memorable and loving event. 

Pickles, Pine Trees, and a Visit with Santa

On November 12, the totas hit the road to check out the Christmas Enchantment setup at the Snye Recreation Center, and what a festive outing it was! The totas enjoyed an elder-exclusive preview of the trees, then gathered with community elders and the totas from Iakhihsohtha Lodge for a delicious lunch served by the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (AMPS) officers. 

Then the hunt was on! The totas searched high and low for the hidden pickles tucked among the trees, for a chance to win sheets of tickets toward winning one of the beautifully decorated trees. Best of all, they got to meet Santa Claus himself to check whether they made the Nice List or the Naughty List this year. 

Nia:wen to Our Activities Staff

Nia:wen/Thank you to the activities staff of our long-term care residences for keeping our totas active, busy and thriving! Your work is truly appreciated.