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UPA HOSTING VALENTINE’S DAY WITH STYLE

It was a day of roses, cakes, cut sandwiches and smiles…

On Tuesday, February 14, the lovely women of the Ladies Social Club, run by the UPA Central West Home Care Service, were spoiled with a Valentine’s Day high tea and a red rose courtesy of Jenisa Florist.

Held at the Synergy Centre in March Street, the women enjoyed getting together with friends and sharing delicious treats supplied by the manager, Karen Redman.

The high tea was a welcome opportunity to reminisce about romance, family and loved ones, especially given that the COVID pandemic has cut o many social opportunities for people in aged care.

But passionate sta members are doing all they can to make sure the events kick o again with a bang.

“We thought we’d do something special for the ladies to kick o the year and we hope this will be the start of many social events we run for them,” Home Care manager and organiser of the event, Mary Therese Carey explained.

While the Valentine’s Day event was exclusively run for the ladies using their Home Care services, Mary Therese said they look forward to bringing back more events that will include friends and family members.

“The social side of what we do, and getting people involved in their community and getting people together is very important,” she said.

And the women enjoying the high tea on Tuesday all agreed.

“It’s wonderful. I don’t know what I’d do without these events and the support I get. I spend a lot of time on my own so it’s my social outing. It’s nice to have people the same age as me and with things in common. It’s just a terrific service,” said Lily Culverson, a UPA home care service client.

“This service is everything. UPA really does provide a wonderful service and we’re all very grateful,” added another client, Judy Parkins.

HAPPY 70TH SHIRLEY!

Shirley Davis celebrated her 70th birthday surrounded by family and friends at the Waratahs Sports Club on Sunday, February 12! A Manly tragic, guests donned the maroon and white in tribute to Shirley on her big day. Happy Birthday Shirley!

Bob

Jan and