Our Gift Store...

Ina's Nooks & Crannies is open from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., four days a week. It is run by our very dedicated volunteers. We are open to our residents, families, friends and staff. You may purchase stationary, pens, cards, stamps, or personal necessities, as well as craft items and a variety of snack items. The proceeds will be used to purchase equipment for our residents.

Library Facilities...

Once a month the East York Library comes in to deliver books to those residents interested in reading. A volunteer picks up the last month's books from the residents' rooms and will bring in the new month's supply. Contact the Activity Director if you would like to make use or this service and she/he will pass on to the librarian your specific tastes in books.

The Ladies Auxiliary...

The Home is fortunate to have a Ladies Auxiliary. These ladies organize Birthday Parties (every 3 months), Strawberry Social and a Christmas Tea. They welcome our new residents with a plant and provide a Christmas gift to each. Once a year they hold an "OPEN HOUSE" and welcome visitors into the Home. Family and friends of residents are encouraged to join the Auxiliary to give input and assistance.

Resident's Council...

Every other month our Council is held for all residents. A representative of one of the following departments is invited: Nursing, Housekeeping/Maintenance/Laundry, Dietary/Food, Chaplaincy or Recreation. Residents have the opportunity to give input and ideas into improving how they can be served to meet their needs. Meeting minutes are posted and will be responded to by the appropriate discipline within the following week.

Family Council...

Our Family Council consists of families and friends of Ina Grafton Gage residents, dedicated to ensuring their best quality of life, and working with all staff to accomplish this goal. Meetings are held on the second Saturday of each month at 1:30pm in the boardroom. Periodically guest speakers attend and provide interesting topics which may be of interest to you. Notices reminding you of the date will be posted on the Family Council bulletin board located at the 1^st floor west. Everyone is welcome to attend..

Church Services and Communion...

Church Services are held every Sunday afternoon at 2:30pm. The lists of ministers who will preach for the month are in the monthly calendar. Catholic Communion is held on the third Friday morning of each month. An United Church Communion is held 4 - 5 times a year as part of the Sunday Church Service. Our Chaplain does a Spiritual Reflection Group on each floor. She is available to visit with residents in the home as well as those in the hospital.

Our Beautiful Grounds...

One of the distinct advantages of your new Home is its park-like surroundings. If ever you should be feeling a bit blue, there is always a window that looks out on tree and sky. For those who are able, the grounds are available to sit or stroll on as you please.
As the poet once said:

The touch of the sun for pardon The song of the birds for mirth You're nearer to God in a garden Than anywhere else on Earth.