Valley Manor Winter Newsletter 2025
Valley Manor Winter Newsletter 2025
Valley Manor Winter Newsletter 2025
A MESSAGE FROM OUR ACTING CEO
Welcome to Valley Manor Matter’s 2025 winter newsletter. Kindness is like the snow. It beautifies everything it covers. Just as every snowflake is different, so too are each of our residents and each of our staff. It is in the uniqueness of the person that we see the kindness being spread within our Valley Manor community. Winter can seem long, but the time within the walls of our Home, goes by fast. It seems we were just celebrating Christmas. Residents got into the spirit by enjoying many activities including the Festive music and games. As per usual, the Home was beautifully decorated. Santa visited and gifts were presented to each of our residents. The feast of the Epiphany was celebrated by staff on January 6th. Long-service awards were presented to staff who have been employed at Valley Manor for 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years. Collectively, 18 staff were recognized for a total of 335 years. This is a truly remarkable testimony to the dedication of our staff. Congratulations to all!
Newest Team Members
Gail Yantha is retiring effective June 1, 2025. Chantel Brown is the new Director of Care. She is “settling in nicely” to her new role. Chantel’s previous position as Nursing & CQI Coordinator is now filled by Lynn Strack. Lynn brings energy and expertise to the role. Sheila Lorbetskie is the new Administrative Coordinator. There have been some new staff appointments as well, including part-time unit clerks Joe Whitmore and Jodie Jeffrey. Valley Manor's License to operate is extended by five years, and the home has had positive inspections by regulatory bodies. The newsletter concludes with warm wishes for the upcoming Spring season.
Meet the Newest Members
Sheila Lorbetskie, the Administrative Coordinator, shares her background and enthusiasm for her role at Valley Manor. Khashayar Amirhosseini, a Registered Dietitian, brings a wealth of experience to his position. Jenna Stothers transitions to the role of Resident and Family Service Coordinator with dedication and passion. Infection Prevention and Control remains a top priority at Valley Manor, with a focus on continuous improvement and adherence to guidelines to ensure the well-being of residents and staff.
