HOME SAINT MATHILDIS ACTIVITIES STAFF MEMBERS CONTACT LEFT Departments Origin names of departments In 1994 the names were chosen for the 3 residential care departments in Sint-Mathildis. We hereby quote Mr. Jos Van Uytsel , formerly General Director of Sint-Mathildis (article in 'Echo from St. Mathildis' no. 43, 1994). Department Laburnum (ground floor) : In this we distinguish two words, namely "gold" which indicates great wealth, in addition to the word "rain" . Rain means water and therefore also means life force. In summary, we can therefore say that this is about “rich life force” . When we look at the residents of this department, we can only be happy with this choice. These residents have indeed built up a "rich life force" during their long lives and now enjoy this accumulated life force from day to day and share it in wisdom with staff and visitors. We will try to give this service as a symbol a “golden rain flower” as a sign of recognition within the house. Department The Bunderkes (1 e floor) : This is a historical, old place name in Boechout that is known by all residents, and located to the right of the Boshoek, where the municipality's playgrounds are located. In the old books we find under “bunder”: unofficial Dutch flat size, equal to 100 square rods or 1 hectare. When we speak of Bunderkes in the plural, this must be a large area that is referred to here. This name implies a playful infinity and a mature power. When pronouncing this name, who does not think of a painting by Breughel where the land extends in gentle lines to the infinity of a distant horizon. The ripening corn draws its strength from the depths of this soil to grow and bear full fruit. This also applies to our residents who, after a lifetime of working, caring and building, are able to share their wisdom and experience with their fellow human beings. Giving themselves without demanding much in return is their pleasure and joie de vivre, the life force of every day. Happy for what the day gives and brings them and grateful for the care and affection they receive. Section Kastanjehof (2 e floor) : Vanuit de tweede verdieping heeft men een prachtig uitzicht over al de kastanjebomen rondom ons terrein. In de herfst staan deze kastanjebomen er groots en pronkerig bij. Deze majestueuze boom begint dan stilaan zijn bladeren te verkleuren van diepgroen naar geel en oker, en beginnen deze bomen ook hun vruchten af te werpen. Het lag dan ook voor de hand dat onze medewerkers hier kozen voor “Kastanjehof”. These ranchers and their companions look out over their lands and enjoy the rich fruits that the new harvest offers them. So are our residents. For years they have drawn strength from their diligent work. Now they are somewhat discolored (they have grown gray hairs) or have lost part of their leaves (the beautiful, shiny bald-headed hairs), but can still communicate in full force of their rich past. You can expect help, supervision and warm affection in their “Kastanjehof”. These were immortalized in beautiful stained glass windows, specially designed for Sint-Mathildis and can be found in the respective department in our new building. Below you can see a photo of these artworks. Golden Rain The Bunderkes Chestnut Court VACANCIES Nursing day shift Half-time care worker replacement contract © Residential care center Sint-Mathildis (Boechout) - Design by STALEM PRODUCTIONS