HVC Community News March 2014

HUNTER VALLEY CARE

COMMUNITY NEWS March 2014

Celebrating St Patrick’s Day Playgroups In Action

March Activities Calendars Inside

Editorial Hello and welcome to the March edition of Community News! We hope our readers enjoyed the February instalment of the magazine. This month’s issue is even more jam-packed with photos, activity recaps, upcoming events, staff and resident profiles… and the list goes on!

The month of March heralds one of the most fun-filled days of the year: Saint Patrick’s Day on the 17th. In keeping with the mischievous spirit and humour of the Irish, Saint Pat’s is a day on which it’s OK to be a little bit silly – or even go a little bit mad, as our Waterview facility will be at their Mad Hatter’s Tea Party themed day! Find a preview of some other planned activities inside, and make sure to stay tuned next month for some photos and flashbacks.

About us Hunter Valley Care COMMUNITY NEWS is a monthly newsletter published by the Hunter Valley Care Family to promote communication with our residents, their families, our staff and the wider community.

For more information contact Kate Austen: 0448 102 488 or Claire Bradshaw: 0466 615 910.

Speaking of flashbacks: in this issue, we’ll be taking a look at some great activities hosted by our facilities over the last few weeks, including Chinese New Year celebrations at Fig Tree Point, Waitangi Day at Amaroo, and an inside look at regular Playgroup sessions at Waterview and Amaroo.

Finally, this month you’ll get to meet four more valuable members of the Hunter Valley Care community: residents Joan McMahon of Waterview and Claire Hunter of Fig Tree Point, as well as Mark Devlin, chef at Amaroo, and Helen Belcher, a volunteer with HVC. Our residents and staff are truly what make Hunter Valley Care such a special community, and we are so pleased to be able to showcase everyone’s unique stories through our profiles.

We would like to thank everyone involved in this month’s Community News magazine. We hope you enjoy reading it as much as we enjoyed putting it together!

On the cover Enid Woolley from The Sanctuary shares a moment with baby Christina, the grandaughter of staff member, Kerry.

Hunter Valley Care strives to set the future direction for life choices in the Hunter region.

We actively seek feedback from residents in our care as well as their families; this is a fundamental element that drives ongoing improvement to the quality of the services we offer.

For feedback contact us: Head Office Street: 78 York Street, Teralba NSW 2284 Post: PO Box 3310 Glendale NSW 2285 Phone: (02) 4955 6400 Fax: (02) 4955 6411 Email: info@huntervalleycare.com.au

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HVC Resident Profile

Joan McMahon A bookworm, a computer whiz, a mother and a friend – Waterview resident Joan McMahon is someone who appreciates the simple pleasures of the quiet side of life.

Having grown up in Sydney as an only child, Joan recalls a happy childhood that grew into a happy adult life, complete with a career as a ledger supervisor/machinist at a bank for seventeen years.

Joan has four children, three of whom live a couple of hours away, and one who lives all the way over in the U.K.!

Despite being scattered far and wide, Joan’s kids keep in touch regularly; she chats on the phone with at least one of them every day.

One of her sons, Damon, is a skilled pianist; Joan’s pride in his talents is obvious when she speaks about his beautiful playing.

Joan has lived at Waterview for around twelve months.

Her favourite thing about living there is the staff – she’s quick to comment on how lovely the nurses are, saying, ‘They make sure I don’t go without anything here!’ Joan loves the atmosphere at Waterview and is happy to be there to stay.

While often perfectly happy keeping to herself, Joan enjoys the occasional chat with her friends at Waterview, counting fellow resident Dorothy as a particularly close companion.

‘It’s nice to have one really special friend,’ she says.

An avid reader, Joan’s favourite type of books to read are novels – ‘nothing too silly, though,’ of course. She makes great use of the Waterview library, often finding herself halfway through three different books at the same time!

Joan is also something of a computer whiz. Taught

Saint Patrick’s Day On Monday, March 17th, Hunter Valley Care residents and staff will don their green garb and show some Irish spirit for Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations! The feast day of Saint Patrick, patron saint of Ireland, celebrates the history and culture of the country.

At Amaroo, residents can expect the facility to be decked out from floor to ceiling in green, with some sneaky sweet treats likely to make an appearance – including Trudy’s famous homemade Bailey’s Irish Cream! Something a little bit different is happening at Waterview this Saint Patrick’s Day: they’ll be hosting their very own Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, complete with crazy hats, wacky decorations, a high tea, and even (if the luck of the Irish is with them) a visit from the Queen of Hearts herself!

We’re looking forward to seeing the fun activities that all our facilities will be getting up to on Saint Pat’s Day. Be sure to grab a copy of next month’s Community News for an inside look at all the festivities!

by Damon how to surf the web, she has her very own computer, which she often uses to read about and download pictures of faraway countries – exploring the world right from her room!

We’re glad Joan has found such a happy home at Waterview – and with her sweet demeanour and bright smile, we think Waterview is lucky to have her.

Amaroo treated to Morning Tea On the 6th of March residents of Amaroo are to be treated to a special morning tea at Macquarie Life Cafe in Cardiff.

Hunter Valley Care residents have enjoyed Christmas concerts for the last two years at Macquarie Life Church, and in the interests of furthering this relationship volunteers from the church have offered to hold outings on a monthly basis.

The morning tea will be hosted by volunteers and hospitality students from Callaghan College.

The Macquarie Life Cafe is on the corner of Wentworth and Macquarie Roads in Cardiff, and morning tea will be from 10:00 - 11:30am.

For more details phone Pastor Sue Jenkins on 0422 086 760.

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HVC Staff Profile

Mark Devlin the big move with his partner, Christine, in July, 2009.

Mark began his culinary journey at the age of 12, when he began learning how to cook the basics: omelettes, homemade chips, and one dish that has a particular significance – soup. Mark reminisces on his grandmother’s tradition of making hearty homemade soup every Sunday, saying, ‘She would make enough soup to last the whole week!’

It’s often easy to forget what goes on behind the scenes in community care. Our kitchens, for example, are some of the hardest-working places in our facilities – and while Mark Devlin, head chef at Amaroo, might not be a face you see very often, he’s one of the most important members of staff!

Born and raised in Scotland, Mark has lived in Australia for almost five years. He cites boredom and the gloomy, grey Scottish climate as key reasons for his relocation.

After researching sunny Australia, he began the ninemonth process of applying for a visa, and eventually made

Mark went on to take Home Economics in high school.

While he excelled at the subject, he recalls that his teacher wasn’t exactly his biggest fan – in fact, she would send him out of the classroom almost every lesson! (Mark admits that his slight tendency to misbehave in class may have had something to do with this.)

Despite their differences, Mark’s teacher recognised his talent and was supportive of his endeavours; at age 17, he entered a cooking competition with her encouragement, and was awarded second place!

After spending three years at college to achieve his qualifications, Mark chose to forego the traditional path of finding a full-time job in his

The fish and chip van is on its way!

In the December edition of Community News, we introduced you to the fish and chip van. We are pleased to announce that the van is now up and running, ready to deliver delicious, fresh fish and chips to all our facilities!

As of the 24th of February, the van has started out on its weekly visits, stopping at one facility each day. Summer might have come to an end, but we think this traditional hot-weather favourite can be enjoyed anywhere, anytime!

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vocation immediately after graduating, instead taking on positions in a number of different industries.

Throughout this time, he also took up work in the kitchens of a few pubs, which he found enjoyable. However, Mark discovered his true culinary calling in 2006, when he entered the aged care industry.

Mark has worked at Amaroo since July, 2013. He enjoys the stable routine the role provides and finds his job very rewarding, appreciating the opportunity to give something back to the community.

As the Amaroo chef, it’s Mark’s job to devise and present meals that are both nutritious and delicious; he’s dedicated to the task, making sure residents are consulted on their preferred menu options and conducting taste tests to determine which meals are particularly well received.

When he’s not cooking up a storm, Mark enjoys movies, music (including playing guitar), and maintaining his fitness.

Hunter Valley Care is certainly glad that this Scotsman fancied a bit more sunshine in his life – after all, that’s what brought him (and his delicious food) to us!

HVC Resident Profile

Claire Hunter As a former teacher and principal, Claire Hunter, 76, from Fig Tree Point has had more opportunities than most to touch lives.

However, it is only as I listen to Claire speak of her many passions - including travel, opera, theatre, ballet, National Trust, Legacy, photography and more - that I begin to comprehend the great number of children she has not only educated, but lives she has inspired and perhaps transformed.

With three brothers, Claire grew up mainly in Armidale NSW, before moving to Newcastle as a young adult to care for her father.

At school, Claire intended go into nursing; however, as it turned out, she was destined to become a teacher.

Initially enrolled in infant teaching, Claire was convinced to change as she had never had chicken pox, measles, mumps or rubella. In those pre-vaccination days this would have led to too much time off in her early teaching years.

As it turns out, everyone underestimated her immune system, and Claire has a chuckle that she made it through 36 years of teaching without ever suffering any of these illnesses.

After working in Glen Innes, Narrabri, Armidale, Gateshead,

The colour originally connected with Saint Patrick was blue.

Green eventually became associated with Saint Patrick’s Day as it was worn by fairies in Irish legends, and people to encourage their crops to grow.

Jesmond and Wallsend, Claire was eventually placed as Principal of Maitland Grossmann Girls High School.

As Principal, Claire was to guide the 106-year-old all-girls school through the challenging introduction of co-education.

Claire loved her time at MGHS. Like all great teachers, she derived great satisfaction encountering past students and witnessing their achievements, such as the little Peter Woolnough (later known as Peter Allen) and Graham Gibson, DJ on 2HD. Claire has an adventurous soul, and has travelled extensively both overseas and in Australia.

Not one for the deluxe treatment, she has wonderful memories of sleeping rough in the Gulf of Carpentaria and visiting ancient Aboriginal artworks in the most remote parts of the Kimberley (before they became accessible to regular tourists).

She also recalls going out on one of the last whaling boats from Albany, Western Australia - relieved that no whale was caught on the day.

A passionate photographer, she has volumes of photo albums documenting these, and many more adventures.

Her other great loves are tapestry, needlework, patchwork quilting (which she does entirely by hand), and the

St Pat’s Trivia

The official Saint Patrick’s Festival is held in Dublin and lasts for four or five whole days!

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theatre, including ballet and the opera.

Recently Claire has had to suspend her pleasure in these pastimes, as she is recovering from a fall. She is looking forward to the day she can get back to them.

Meanwhile she is thankful she has one of the best views at Fig Tree Point, where she takes comfort in the familiar waters of Lake Macquarie, a view she has lived with most of her adult life.

While Claire has no children of her own, to this day she remains very close to her brothers’ families.

Claire is fortunate to have some of her younger family members living close enough to visit.

Her fascination with and love for them is evident, and I have a feeling that Claire Hunter is still inspiring the lives of certain children.

According to legend, Saint Patrick used the three-leaved shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity to the pagan Irish – hence today’s use of the plant as a national symbol and a feature of Saint Patrick’s Day.

HVC Volunteer Profile

Helen Belcher a young age. It was in while living in London for three years that she met and married her husband. He was ‘fully imported’ shortly after, and they have lived in Newcastle ever since.

Helen speaks proudly of her two adult sons, and feels blessed they are both happy. Whilst there are no grandchildren (yet), she is occasionally called on to babysit the ‘grand-dogs’.

Helen Belcher has been a familiar face at Fig Tree Point for over five years, as it was home to both her mother and father. Her father, Fred O’Leary, was a keen artist, and a few of his beautiful artworks can still be seen adorning the walls of Fig Tree Point today.

Three years ago, Helen began volunteering with weekly painting classes as a way to give back to the community that embraced her aging parents. These days, however, she seems to derive just as much pleasure from her work as those on the receiving end of her talents.

Newcastle born and bred, Helen had the travel bug from

Although officially semi-retired, Helen still has the energy to work part-time for the not-forprofit organisation, Firstchance, which she loves. She has long been involved with charities and fundraising - working particularly with the Hunter Breast Cancer Association for many years in a volunteer capacity.

Her love of travel has never diminished, and she is constantly planning trips with her husband. The next one is Africa in September amazingly, this is one of the few places she hasn’t been.

Helen’s curiosity has led her all over the world: through the UK and most of Europe, Dubai, Egypt, Cambodia, Vietnam and Noumea - to name just a few.

The Sanctuary herb garden Mint, oregano, rosemary, parsley, chives, pineapple sage, lemon basil: you name it, our green thumbs over at The Sanctuary grow it in their flourishing herb garden!

Tracey, Kerry, and Corina, the wonderful allrounder staff members at The Sanctuary, often use fresh home-grown herbs in their preparation of residents’ meals.

As you can see from the photo, the little garden is thriving – in fact, it’s turning into something of a herb forest!

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Helen has also visited India three times - and it seems to hold a special place in her heart. During her first visit to India in 1975, a journal entry reads that she was very ‘impressed’ with the Sikh religion.

This first impression turned out to be rather prophetic, as over 30 years later Helen and her husband were to take in two Sikh boarders. She was privileged enough to get to know them quite well, even attending the wedding of one in India’s Punjab region three years ago. To this day she remains impressed by the Sikh religion.

Helen Belcher is unreservedly a people person. She loves talking to and spending time with people, and learning about their lives. In return, she openly shares stories from her own life and travels.

Like a ray of sunshine, this generous soul brightens the day for many residents, who greatly appreciate her willingness to share her time and talents.

Hunter Valley Care is privileged to have someone like Helen Belcher as part of our community.

Ita Buttrose envisions a better future for community care and dementia support Ita Buttrose, 2013 Australian of the Year and president of Alzheimer’s Australia, continues to work tirelessly for the betterment of Australian community care in 2014.

In her valedictory speech as outgoing Australian of the Year, Ms Buttrose expressed ‘hope and optimism’ in relation to changing attitudes and policies concerning older people. She believes that a shift in the way older Australians are viewed is necessary to improve their wellbeing, lifestyle, and care.

investment could enable the introduction of dementia advisors for vulnerable groups in society, as well as the establishment of dementia-friendly communities and organisations – all vital measures to improve care and support for Australians with dementia.

If you would like to find out more about the campaign, visit www.fightdementia.org.au

Ms Buttrose’s aged care advocacy didn’t end with her term as Australian of the Year. She continues her work through Alzheimer’s Australia, which has recently launched a new phase in its Fight Dementia Campaign: Creating a Dementia-Friendly Australia.

The new campaign document demonstrates the achievements that could be made through increased government funding over the next three years. A government

Hunter Nature

Groups of glossy, black swans are a common and picturesque sight on Lake Macquarie, which provides them with shallow waters, and large open areas - the perfect feeding and breeding environment.

Black swans need shallow water to feed, as unlike many other waterfowl, they do not dive for food. Entirely vegetarian, they dine on algae, weeds and seagrass - but only as deep as they can stretch their necks.

Open areas are also important, as the business of taking flight can be tricky when you’re such a large bird. Swans need at least 40m of clear water to get airborne!

While undeniably beautiful,

© The Australian Museum

Black swans.

Cygnus atratus

one shouldn’t be fooled by their elegant swimming and graceful movements. Their long, arched necks are very powerful, and able to uproot plants too tough for other waterfowl.

In addition, they can be aggressively territorial around breeding season. They may be clumsy on land, but that won’t stop them attacking the hapless intruder in a terrifying display of flapping wings and snapping bills!

Despite these occasional rude displays, black swans have often been used as a symbol of devotion and fidelity, as they pair for life. Their messy nests are placed on small islands or 7

floated in deeper water to keep them safe from predators. The cygnets are covered in grey down and are cared for by both parents.

Found throughout Australia, with the exception of Cape York peninsula, black swans have shiny black feathers, white wing tips, and a red and white bill. They can grow to have a wing span of almost 150cm.

Playgroup - helping bridge the generation gap Amaroo and Waterview care facilities have a unique arrangement with Playgroup Australia to host Intergenerational Playgroups.

These weekly events provide seniors, children and their parents the opportunity to interact through play.

is a constant stream of staff and residents to the Playgroup area, and many are greeted like old friends.

Caitlin also appreciates the help she gets from Waterview staff setting up, helping with tea and coffee, welcoming the children and new members: ‘They are so accommodating,’ she adds.

So while Intergenerational Playgroups work to lessen the feeling Maya Moore (2 1/2 yrs) and Phoebe Anthoney (4 yrs) of social isolation playing on the water tables at Waterview. often experienced by the elderly, they children play. They take it all in as also provide a similar service for the children discover new things the parents of young children, through play, and chuckle along who commonly suffer the same with their little personalities and problem. games.

Trudy Payten, Activities Officer at Intergenerational Playgroups Amaroo, says, ‘Many residents will be expanded into The don’t have families with young Sanctuary and Fig Tree children, so this gives them a Point in the coming year. To chance they wouldn’t normally become involved in a current have to interact with them.’ And Intergenerational Playgroup, the children love the opportunity contact Amaroo or Waterview of playing with the big people too! ‘They pretend to make them care facilities, or Playgroup Australia. cups of tea, and dinner with plastic fruit and vegetables.’

Costs are: two weeks free trial,

Playgroup parents also like the feeling of being included in the Waterview community.

Throughout the morning there

She adds that even residents who are hearing impaired or have reduced mobility can derive great pleasure just from watching

Caitlin Dyer is the co-coordinator of the Teralba Intergenerational Munchkins, the playgroup hosted by Waterview. The Munchkins meet each week on a Friday morning and regularly get around 10 children.

Caitlin sees several benefits of the Teralba playgroup’s association with Waterview.

Importantly, Waterview provides the venue, negating the need for fundraising to cover the rent of another facility.

then $39 yearly membership to PGA for insurance + gold coin donation/week (varies with group).

BELOW: Three generations at Amaroo playgroup. Residents can get involved as little or as much as they wish.

ABOVE: Melva Hannerstan of Waterview having a cuddle with baby Josephine Dyer.

LEFT: Maya Moore (2 1/2) showing her hula style.

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International Theme Days Over the past month, our facilities have hosted some fantastic international theme days, complete with fabulous feasts, festive decorations, and entertaining activities.

Residents at Fig Tree Point celebrated Chinese New Year in style with a delicious lunch banquet: spring rolls, fried rice, honey ginger chicken, honey king prawns, pork in plum sauce, and banana fritters were all on the mouth-watering menu!

Seated in dining halls festooned with lanterns and cherry blossoms, residents received little red envelopes with coins inside – a Feng Shui tradition said to promote good fortune.

Noodle boxes filled with fortune cookies were also a fun treat, as was a calendar of Chinese zodiac signs. Residents had a great time finding out their birth year’s zodiac animal – there were Monkeys, Roosters, Dragons, and more!

Over at Amaroo, residents celebrated an important occasion for our Kiwi neighbours: Waitangi Day. This New Zealand public holiday commemorates the signing of the nation’s founding document, the Treaty of Waitangi, in 1840.

Amaroo activities officer Karen, a native New Zealander, organised the day’s activities and provided an authentic, informative, and enjoyable experience for residents and staff alike. With the New Zealand flag flying, silver fern decorations adorning the room, and fact cards on the tables, residents were taken on a historical journey through a timeline of significant events leading right up to the present day.

Karen and some other New Zealand staff members brought in lovely samples of greenstone (jade found in southern New Zealand) and a Maori piupiu (grass skirt).

Residents enjoyed an authentic feast of seafood, lamb, and roast vegetables including kumara and corn, finishing it all off with New Zealand’s most popular flavour of ice cream – Hokey Pokey!

© James Shook

Pet Therapy Get ready, residents of Amaroo – a permanent four-legged friend might be the newest resident at your facility!

wonderful companions, and have been proven to assist in the following areas: • Decreasing blood pressure and stress

Activities Officer Trudy Payten is soon lodging a proposal for a live-in therapy dog to reside at Amaroo for the benefit of all residents.

• Improving communication and reminiscence

Pet therapy is an activity proven to boost the health and general well-being of community care residents. Animals that are specially trained to interact with the elderly make

While Amaroo’s live-in dog is only a proposed idea as yet, we will be sure to keep you updated on any developments in upcoming issues of Community News.

• Providing comfort to and raising the spirits of residents.

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Helen’s Hunter Valley Monets When the ‘China Painting’ night class teacher had some time off in the early 1980s, Helen Belcher ‘temporarily’ took over the class. She continued teaching China Painting for 17 years!

Helen now visits once a month, and the next project for Helen’s Amaroo group is designing and hand-painting their own coffee mugs!

This is just one of the skills volunteer and artist Helen has shared with her friends at Fig Tree Point during their weekly art classes. For Christmas last year they raffled off a beautiful coffee table, covered with tiles hand-painted by the residents. It was such a success that there’s another table in the planning stages.

In February, Helen also visited The Sanctuary and spent a lovely introductory morning painting with the ladies. It was so enjoyable she’s returning next month to help them each paint a canvas for their homes.

When the staff at Amaroo saw the lovely artworks and enjoyment generated by Helen’s weekly classes, they asked her if she might be interested in holding a session for them.

You don’t need to paint like Monet to enjoy Helen’s art activities; you just need to have a go. Many residents have rediscovered their enjoyment of art, while others have uncovered new pleasures. We can’t wait to see the beautiful creations 2014 will bring!

Joan Ross halfway through an introductory painting at The Sanctuary.

Marjorie Jack from The Sanctuary rediscovering a enjoyable pastime.

Feeling the credit crunch?

Many people face a financial crisis at some point in their lives. Whether the crisis is caused by personal or family illness, the loss of a job, or overspending, it can seem overwhelming.

So common is this problem, that everywhere you look there are options - debt relief services, credit counseling, debt settlement, debt consolidation and more.

However, it is wise to use caution when shopping for debt relief and councelling services. But be aware that ‘non-profit’ status 10

and ‘no-fee’ claims don’t guarantee that services are free, affordable, or even legitimate.

The Australian Financial Security Authority is a federal government service dedicated to providing access to reputible, free financial councelling to suit your particular situation.

You can telephone a financial counsellor from anywhere in Australia by ringing 1800 007 007, or visit: www.afsa.gov.au/debtors/financial-counsellors

Fig Tree Farewells

Remember when... © Ron Morrison

This last month the community of Fig Tree Point said farewell to Sharon Smith. Sharon started as an Assistant In Nursing 15 years ago, before moving into the role of Placement Officer. We wish her the best on her new path.

Fig Tree staff and residents also wish Amanda Osmand and partner Caiden Hickey all the best on their new journey and imminent roles as parents.

...Hunter Street looked like this?

This photo, taken in 1968 shows a mix of shops, some long gone and some still around today; Fletcher Jones, Palings, Lowes, Caltex, Margo’s Frocks. Whose eyes are good enough to spot what time of day it was?

After 15 years Fig Tree Point said farewell to Sharon Smith, Placement Officer.

Saint Valentine’s Day

LEFT: The staff at Waterview pulled out all stops on Valentine’s day, transplanting an ‘Old Oak Tree’ to the dining room.

ABOVE: Wrapped in a yellow ribbon, and surrounded by a thriving garden of all-things-Valentine’s, it set the stage for the Valentine’s day concert with Peter Stefanson.

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Hunter Valley Care Contacts Amaroo Aged Care Facility Street: 66 Dudley Road, Charlestown NSW 2290 Post: PO Box 3310 Glendale NSW 2285 Phone: (02) 4943 3675 Fax: (02) 4942 3075 Email: reception@amarooagedcare.com.au

The Sanctuary – Independence with Care Street: 31 Tinglewood Close, Tingira Heights NSW 2290 Post: PO Box 3310 Glendale NSW 2285 Phone: (02) 4947 1010 Fax: (02) 4914 8704 Email: thesanctuary@huntervalleycare.com.au

Fig Tree Point Aged Care Facility Street: 7 Harris Street, Toronto NSW 2283 Post: PO Box 3310 Glendale NSW 2285 Phone: (02) 4950 4133 Fax: (02) 4950 5078 Email: reception@figtreepoint.com.au

Waterview Aged Care Facility Street: 16 Cumberland Street, Teralba NSW 2284 Post: PO Box 3310 Glendale NSW 2285 Phone: (02) 4941 7000 Fax: (02) 4958 5276 Email: ecm@waterviewagedcare.com.au

Star Pics

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A photogenic pair! Jean Delore at Waterview got friendly with a blue tongued lizard during a reptile show late last year.

On the Balloon Tennis circuit: Enid Cox and Kit McMullen limber up in the marshalling area.

Including fun commentary from the staff balloon tennis is a popular activity.

Staff member Kay Steele holding 5m old baby Josephine Dyer at the Waterview-hosted Playgroup.