HVC Community News September 2014 by Hunter Valley Care

HUNTER VALLEY CARE

COMMUNITY NEWS September 2014

Four New Profiles

News and photos from August

Editorial Welcome to the September issue of Community News! The past month has simply flown by, and we’re excited to share some insight into what’s been happening around all our busy facilities. Inside this month’s mag, we introduce you to new ECMs at Fig Tree Point and Amaroo and provide some updates about the renovations currently taking place. We showcase Doll Activities Day at Waterview and a lovely new activity across all facilities called ‘Memory Lane’. There’s also a short story by one of our staff members and, of course, stacks of photos of activities, birthday celebrations and more! As usual, this month also features some new profiles on four valuable members of the HVC community. You’ll find out all about the interesting life of Amaroo resident Betty Weston, and for something different this month we have included a short story written by our insightful bus driver Don Meloche, which tells us a little about gorgeous Waterview resident Mary Rutherford; you’ll also meet two awesome staff members, Greg Slevin of Fig Tree Point and Gary Brassington of Amaroo. We hope you are enjoying getting to know the wide variety of staff members and residents that make up our wonderful HVC family. And if you’d ever like to be featured yourself, please put your hand up – we would love to have a chat with you! We hope you enjoy the September issue. We’re looking forward to some great features in the next three months as the warmer weather sets in and we draw closer to the end of the year.

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: kate@hvcare.com.au Claire Bradshaw: claire@hvcare.com.au

Waterview’s lovely Doreen Fraser on the occasion of Rita Turner’s 100th birthday dressed in the era of 100 years ago!

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HVC Resident Profile

When we set out each month to find new residents to profile, we often come across those who think their stories aren’t worth sharing. But we disagree: we want to hear everyone’s stories, because everyone’s life journey has been unique and interesting! A great example is Amaroo resident Betty Weston, who we had the pleasure of getting to know this month. Betty grew up and went to school in Singleton, where she lived up until she got married. Singleton was where she met her husband, Father William (Bill) Weston; then a curate of the Anglican Church, Bill approached Betty to see whether she would be interested in organising a ball for the church. The two got chatting, and Bill mentioned that he had plans to travel. Betty joked, ‘Put me in your pocket and take me with you’ – and funnily enough, that’s exactly what ended up happening! Now married, Betty and Bill travelled around Australia quite a bit. However, the couple also travelled all around Europe, where Bill preached in several different countries. Their destination list included France, Germany, Holland, Norway and Austria, to name a few. And now, thanks to Amaroo’s Armchair Travel activity, Betty has been able to revisit some of her favourite destinations via Google Maps! She has particularly enjoyed being able to admire the beautiful mountains of Austria again. Activities Officer Trudy is organising a computer to be

brought downstairs near Betty’s room so she can go on a virtual tour whenever she likes. When she wasn’t travelling, Betty could be found doing volunteer work. Living in Sydney, Betty originally visited the Avalon Community Library to see if Bill would like it there (he was an avid writer). However, Betty ended up obtaining herself a volunteer position at the library, which she retained for 18 years! Betty describes the library as ‘the perfect place to work’. With its large but close-knit staff base, she made some special lifelong friends with whom she has kept in touch to this day. Upon leaving the library in 2010, Betty was presented with a beautiful handmade memory book containing photos and stories from her time there, and she still enjoys flicking through its pages and reminiscing.

(We should note that Betty’s librarian instincts are still with her: she has helped to rearrange and organise the Amaroo library, and it’s looking great! She is also willing to take books around to other residents – all they need to do is ask.) Impeccable book organisation isn’t Betty’s only skill; she is also quite the green-thumbed 3

gardener. From a young age, Betty tended to the beautiful orchids her father grew, which have now been inherited by Betty’s granddaughter Sally (and they’re still flourishing!). Betty’s back garden in Sydney, pictured below, was originally bare of anything but gum trees, but Betty’s own hard work transformed it into a colourful, flowering oasis filled with plants and native birds. What a proud achievement! However, we’re sure that if you asked Betty what she is most proud of, it would be her wonderful family. She and Bill had three children, and she has several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Pictured above is Betty with her granddaughter Sally, Sally’s husband Steve, and Billy and Alvey, two of their four children. (Betty shares a particularly close bond with little Alvey.) Sally and Steve live just down the road from Amaroo, and Betty spends plenty of quality time with them, as well as the rest of her loving family. We are so pleased that Betty shared her stories with us and that we have such a lovely lady as part of Amaroo’s community! CB

HVC Staff Profile

Care Manager at an inner-city refuge for the homeless.

Around our facilities, there are certain staff members who personify the cornerstone values of Hunter Valley Care. Gary Brassington, Registered Nurse at Amaroo, is definitely one of those people. Originally from Dubbo, Gary’s career in the healthcare industry began when he moved to Sydney and became a surgical dresser at Prince Henry Hospital. He then went on to become a personal care assistant at Sydney City Mission, and was soon promoted to Acting Residential

After a time, Gary decided it was time for a change of pace, scenery and industry – and quite the change it was: he left Sydney and bought two ‘bush hotels’ in Tamworth and Gunnedah! He ran these country pubs for five years. Gary recalls quite a gruelling lifestyle filled with early mornings and very late nights, which eventually led him to lease the pubs and make the move to Newcastle. Here, Gary gained his Certificate III in Aged Care and became an AIN. He completed two weeks of work placement at Amaroo in 2006 – and he’s never looked back, having worked there ever since! His passion for working with aged care clients led him to further his education in the field of nursing; he studied to become an Endorsed Enrolled Nurse and, in 2010, a Registered Nurse. But Gary’s education did not stop there: he is currently undertaking a Masters in Health Science (Dementia Care), which he is due to complete in December.

As you can probably tell from all of the above, Gary is definitely a hard worker! But with hard work comes well-deserved rewards. A particularly special reward Gary recalls is one to which he treated himself after completing his Bachelor of Nursing: a 101-night world cruise that took him to 57 countries. (How amazing does that sound?!) A true lover of travel, Gary has been on over 20 cruises and has been around the world about four times. He also loves to go bushwalking in his spare time. In Gary’s eight years at Amaroo, his favourite part of the job has always been the interaction with residents and their families. Passionate about people, Gary believes that person-centred care is absolutely vital. He works hard to acknowledge and address each individual’s own needs and preferences, creating an environment in which care is adapted to the resident, not the other way around. And that’s exactly why Gary embodies all we stand for at Hunter Valley Care. We’re extremely grateful that he is part of our team! CB

Construction Work Continues at Amaroo

New Activity: Take a walk down Memory Lane

Visitors to Amaroo may have noticed some construction work over recent months, where twelve new resident bedrooms and a lift are being built above the main entrance. We hope no-one has been inconvenienced! Interruptions at the entryway have been minimal, and inside the building, all has been progressing smoothly with no noise or interruptions to the activities of residents.

A new activity has recently been introduced across all our facilities, and it involves taking a stroll down old Memory Lane. In a group or individually, residents can sit down with AOs and be taken through a series of large ‘memory cards’, each of which depicts a certain topic: holidays, houses, and special events, to name a few. Residents will be prompted with questions about their experiences of each topic – and the conversation flows from there!

We look forward to the opening of the new section of the building around Christmas.

So far the cards have been overwhelmingly successful at all facilities, and we expect that many lovely afternoons of story-sharing and reminiscing will be enjoyed thanks to this new activity. 4

HVC Resident Profile

This month’s resident profile is actually a short story written by Don Meloche, one of Hunter Valley Care’s fabulous bus drivers. Don is a former primary school teacher who has been writing short stories for over ten years. This story is based on a conversation he had with Waterview resident, Mary Rutherford.

We were close to the stage and the music was too loud at the bowling club, so I left the room after a half dozen songs. Fifteen minutes later I was joined by Mary. We talked for an hour or so and the story I liked best was the one about the little boy who had lived next door. He was often over at Mary’s, playing in the backyard. Kids were drawn to Mary. If Mary was down at the jetty and throwing a fishing line into the lake, she’d soon be surrounded by kids wanting to see what was happening. Mary and the boy were a good fit. He was seven years old and

didn’t care for school all that much. Mary had probably felt the same way when she was little. All he was interested in was cooking, and Mary loved being in the kitchen. And by the time that school had finished for the day and he’d raced home and over to Mary’s, and more and more often up the steps and inside the house, that was the same time when Mary was in the kitchen and getting everything ready to cook. And then one day, during all of those days of being with Mary and seeing the many wonderful things that were happening, he asked, “Mary, can I cook with you?” Mary had two conditions. First, the boy would have to promise to always try his best at school; it was crucial that he be able to read really well if he wanted to accurately follow the recipes. Second, he’d always have to help with the clean-up, no matter how weary he was or how great the load of utensils to be washed.

Elderly-friendly Mobile Phone A Melbourne company has recently developed a new mobile phone that simplifies mobile communication, providing an option for those with low vision, dementia, arthritis, or technological difficulties. The KISA phone, pictured below, is customised for each user. It keeps things simple with large contact and SOS call buttons, and no screen and no confusing menus to navigate. The phone can be further personalised to include medical information on the back, contact photographs, and even Braille. The new phone is a great example of a way to integrate elderly people into today’s technological jungle. For more information, visit www.kisaphone.com.au or call 1300 557 453 5

I suppose they shook on it, because afternoon after afternoon they were together making pies and cakes and pickles and jams, the boy joyfully mixing ingredients, rolling out a crust, and washing up. Then one day he had to move away. Years later Mary was at a function in town when she was approached by an excited young man, calling out her name. She looked up and it was him, grown tall and strong and now the proud owner of his own bakery business.

HVC Staff Profile

Newcastle, where he completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts followed by Honours in Plant and Wildlife illustration.

Greg Slevin has worked at Fig Tree Point for over five years now, and in an industry where men make up just 10 per cent of the workforce, he is a bit of a minority! This statistic doesn’t bother Greg though. In fact, there’s not much that ruffles the feathers of this calm and thoughtful Activities Officer. Born in Toronto (the one in Canada) to an Aussie mother and Irish father, Greg moved to Australia when he was 21. Always interested in art, he attended the University of

Greg first came to Fig Tree Point several years ago as a volunteer, and found himself helping out with Activities. The staff at Fig Tree Point discovered that not only did he suit the role, but that the residents really took to him, and he was offered a job. When asked what he likes about working in Aged Care, Greg says he loves talking with the residents and discovering their stories. There is such an amazing diversity of people with experiences from all walks of life. And as for being a minority at work, Greg says that there are some advantages. While most of the staff are female, so are most of the residents, and many of them miss male company. Simply being able to relate to them as a male can contribute

to their overall emotional wellbeing. It’s a role he finds most rewarding, and he walks out of work each day simply feeling happy! Out of work, Greg’s ‘other’ job still revolves around his love of art. He specialises in painting and illustrations, and has won several local and national awards. His most recognisable works are the original artwork for the Bluetongue Beer logo (pictured) and several largescale murals in Kurri Kurri. Greg has even done a portrait of one of the Fig Tree Point residents for her family, pictured below. As an artist, Greg had the unique advantage of knowing Amy Burns quite well, and so was able to let her personality shine through the portrait. Even though Greg is statistically a minority, we think there should be many more like him in the aged care industry. His unique talents and natural rapport with residents make him a great example of the kind of person who makes the HVC community so special. KA

Hunter Nature

HVC Staff Updates

An updated role for Kim Jones

Phascolarctos cinereus Koalas in the Hunter Region

A familiar face residents and visitors may encounter is longtime Hunter Valley Care staff member, Kim Jones.

It is estimated there are only around 100 - 150 Koalas in the Newcastle region, and most of these live in the Port Stephens area. Despite there being a Management Plan in place in Port Stephens, koala numbers there continue to decline and it is feared that within eight to ten years there won’t be any left.

Kim is now responsible for reviewing all work logs and clinical data entered into eCase – the allin-one computer program that encompasses administration, clinical care and management functions of all Hunter Valley Care facilities.

Koala Facts

• An adult Koala can eat up to one kilogram of leaves each night, but is only able to absorb 25% of it.

• They may sleep for up to 20 hours each day, as it requires a lot of energy to digest their toxic, fibrous, low-nutrition diet.

• Each Koala’s ‘home’ is made up of several

Kim also acts as the liaison officer for Workers Compensation and guides staff through the Return to Work Program. This ensures all Hunter Valley Care staff receive the appropriate treatment and benefits, including assistance in returning to their normal duties in the event of a workplace injury or illness.

trees called Home Trees. They visit these same trees regularly.

• Koala young are known as ‘joeys’, and when born, are only about two centimetres long.

• Females usually give birth to one joey each year, however some females will produce offspring only every two or three years.

• Habitat loss is the greatest problem

Introducing Shelley Haines

• Australia has one of the highest land clearing

At the end of July Amaroo welcomed their new ECM, Shelley Haines.

facing koalas. The estimated koala habitat remaining in the Newcastle Region is 27.7%. rates in the world. Eighty per cent of Koala habitat has already disappeared.

• The Australian Koala Foundation estimates

Shelley is a real asset to the team at Amaroo, bringing with her loads of experience in Aged Care. She has worked for 15 years in various aged care facilities around the Central Coast, as well as completing a recent 18-month stint in the disabilities sector at Morisset Hospital.

that as a result of the loss of their habitat, around 4,000 Koalas are killed each year by dogs and cars alone.

Shelley has been super busy since starting midJuly, focusing on streamlining staff practices and optimising training, with the outcome of increasing the quality of care for all residents. She is slowly getting to know residents as well! If you haven’t already met Shelley, give her a wave of welcome or introduce yourself next time you pass by her office.

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

HVC Staff Updates

Welcome new ECM Caroline Hardwick This month, Fig Tree Point welcomes a new ECM, Caroline Hardwick. Caroline is a Newcastle girl who gained her general nursing qualification at Royal Newcastle Hospital. She furthered her training later on at Morisset Hospital, so she is also a qualified psychiatric nurse. She has held a variety of management roles in private and public facilities throughout her 37-year career, and so has a diversity of experience. The Fig Tree Point community is so happy to have her on board! Caroline has a busy time ahead of her, and is looking forward to getting to know staff, residents and their families. If you haven’t already met Caroline, please make her feel welcome by saying hello next time you wander past the new ECM office near the front desk.

Fig Tree Point Renovations Visitors to Fig Tree Point will have noticed our renovations are coming along rapidly! All the walls, ceilings and railing have been painted in Extra Services, and workmen are already more than halfway through painting the Nursing Home. Very soon, wood paneling will be installed on the walls below the rails in hallways and bedrooms of the Nursing Home. This should signal the end of any significant interruptions experienced by residents. All new soft furnishings have been ordered, including tables, chairs and recliners. Eventually, the curtains will also be replaced by blinds and pelmets to compliment the new decorating scheme. Work has also begun on the entrance to Fig Tree Point, with the tiles and fishpond soon to go! Visitors will soon be greeted by the new nurses station. In addition, the ECM’s office is moving to a more central location behind the nurses station (opposite the hair salon). Although work has progressed smoothly and all care been taken to keep interruptions minimal, we take this opportunity to thank residents and their families who have been very tolerant throughout this time. We promise the results will be worth your patience!

Calling All Entertainers!

Maree Trotter’s new role - the Pain Clinic Residents and visitors will see a new face around the traps in the coming months. Maree Trotter, formerly the ECM at Fig Tree Point, has moved into the role of Pain Clinic Manager.

Is there anyone in your family who can tickle the ivories? Play the fiddle? Dance a jig? If so - our Hunter Valley Care residents would love a visit! Whether you are a professional, an amateur or a novice, our staff and residents will provide you with a warm welcome, a cup of tea and most importantly - a very appreciative audience!

Maree will be responsible for the activities of several dedicated pain management AINs throughout the Hunter Valley Care facilities, as well as overseeing pain assessments and medications, and liaising with doctors and specialists.

No matter your age, even if you are just learning, playing in front of an audience can increase confidence and help battle those performance nerves. And as for our residents, many who just can’t get out anymore, music is tremendous therapy. It lifts the spirits, and touches parts of the mind and soul that make you feel alive.

This newly created position will ensure all Hunter Valley Care residents receive the most effective method of pain management available.

If you or someone you know are interested in sharing your talents, please contact any of our facilities listed on the back page, or Kate Austen on kate@hvcare.com.au

HVC Staff Updates

Dementia Awareness Month

Have you met Janean Cole?

This year, the whole of September is National Dementia Awareness Month. Run by Alzheimer’s Australia, the nationwide event will feature activities such as Memory Walks and Jogs and a Dementia Symposium with a touring guest speaker.

For those who haven’t been formally introduced, Janean Cole is another face you may see wandering the facilities of Hunter Valley Care.

The national Fight Dementia campaign maintains ‘a focus on creating dementia-friendly communities and initiatives to improve inclusiveness for people living with dementia, their carers, family and friends’. At all Hunter Valley Care facilities, we dedicate ourselves to a similar focus, ensuring that residents living with dementia are provided with the best possible support, care and activities.

www.fightdementia.org.au

NATIONAL DEMENTIA HELPLINE

1800 100 500

Janean is not only the very experienced Nurse Practitioner in Palliative Care; she is also the Clinical Care Coordinator for the Hunter Valley Care facilities, ensuring all areas of clinical care are being addressed.

Father’s Day

Father’s Day is celebrated on more than 25 different dates around the globe! Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Papua New Guinea mark the first Sunday in September as Father’s Day each year. In Germany, it is traditional for groups of men and teenage boys to undertake a hiking tour on Father’s Day. However, it’s not your ordinary hiking tour – those involved pull along small wagons filled with wine and beer, turning it into more of a drinking tour!

On Sunday, September 7th, people all around Australia will take a moment to celebrate fathers, grandfathers and other paternal figures in their lives. The role of the father is such an important one in the life of every child: the name ‘Dad’ is often synonymous with ‘protector’, ‘carer’, ‘role model’ and ‘friend’. Father’s Day is a great opportunity to show appreciation for all paternal figures, to reflect upon their hard work and dedication, and to take a moment in remembrance of those fathers who are no longer with us. The HVC community is full of dads, pops, grandads, grandpas, greatgrandpas and so on – and we’re certainly going to be making sure we celebrate them!

In Thailand, people traditionally celebrate Father’s Day by giving their father or grandfather the gift of a Canna flower, which is considered a more ‘masculine’ bloom.

FTP News - Siestas and Bootscooters Fig Tree Point had planned a very big event for their Mexican theme day in August, and spent more than a few late nights working on papier-mâché masks, posters and decorations. At 10.30am on the designated day, everyone was dressed and waiting for the Mariachi band and dancers to arrive. But they didn’t. A quick

The Coastal Bootscooters with Verlie Wells’ daughter in the back row.

phone call revealed they were all still in bed! How Mexican of them! They thought the show was at 10.30pm! (Fig Tree Point residents must have quite a reputation if performers assume they hold shows at 10.30pm.) While disappointing for everyone involved, the show has been postponed until October, by

which time renovations will be finished and the Mexican theme day can be bigger and better. Luckily we still have some great photos from July (below) taken by staff member Sharon, of a visit from the Coastal Bootscooters (with Verlie Wells’ daughter) in Fig Tree Point Extra Services.

Monica and Kathleen Kirkby.

Maureen Alexander and family.

Mary Wukowic.

Ken and Mary Perry.

Betty Tansey.

Robyn and June Taylor.

Constance McKeown.

Congratulations to FTP’s Walter and Connie Stuart who recently celebrated their 62nd Wedding Anniversary!

Amaroo News - Bus Trips and Morning Teas Amaroo residents have been on some great bus trips in the last few months: to Kurri Kurri to view some of the town’s 50 outdoor murals showcasing the area’s history, heritage and uniqueness; to Wangi Wangi to see the pelicans and take a walk on the waterfront; and to the sheltered shores of Horseshoe Beach, where residents enjoyed watching the dogs frolic on the leash-free beach against the

beautiful backdrop of Newcastle Harbour. Residents also enjoyed the monthly morning tea at Macquarie Life Cafe (see pictures below).

an exhausting day at her new ‘work’! The name and photos of the puppy’s first month at Amaroo will be published in October’s Community News!

Coming up in September, residents are looking forward to getting to know the new Bichon Frise therapy dog who made her debut on August 25th. At the time of going to print a name had been chosen, and she had already spent

Also coming up in September, there will be a special morning tea on Friday the 5th to celebrate Father’s Day. All family members are welcome to come along, and we hope to see many more popping in throughout the rest of the weekend!

Helen Whitman turns 90!

Sue Oakley at Macquarie Life Cafe.

Bill Wade at Macquarie Life Cafe.

Audrey Fryer at Macquarie Life Cafe.

Neva Wilson at Macquarie Life Cafe.

June Faulder and her daughter.

Cveta Lampl enjoying High Tea.

Vikki Atanassoff enjoys High Tea.

Joan Dunn celebrates the Queen’s Birthday with ‘the Queen’ and a lady in waiting.

Doll Collections at Waterview At Waterview, residents regularly enjoy looking over the facilityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beautiful collection of dolls. For many, the collection brings back fond

Edna Grant.

memories of childhood toys, and always leads to a lovely afternoon with many opportunities for reminiscence and conversation.

Iris Conway.

Doreen Hill.

Eyvonne Browne.

Edna Grant. (Again!)

Doreen Fraser.

Jessie Lindenberg.

Stella Jones.

Rita Turner’s 100th Birthday Last month Waterview’s lovely Rita Turner turned 100 years old! To celebrate this very special occasion staff and residents dressed in the era she was born - 100 years ago. Everyone at Hunter Valley Care wishes Rita a very happy and healthy 101st year! Rita Turner cuts her 100th birthda y cake, assisted by Peter Woolnough.

WHAT IS A CHAPLAIN? A Chaplain is a trained person who offers care and acceptance to all, regardless of race, gender or cultural background.

Covergirl, Doreen Fraser.

CHAPLAINS: • Listen • Provide a safe environment for people to share their feelings

• Help people through

Staff members Miraluna and Kerry.

life issues

• Are confidential and caring

Iris Conway.

• Assist in time of crisis

support • emotional • spiritual • grief • personal • family There is no easy way around grief… it is the natural response to the loss of someone special. Likewise, major life events such as change of circumstance or illness can leave you distressed. Hunter Valley Care has Chaplains available for the support of residents and their families. Should you feel you need some help through these times, do not hesitate to contact a Chaplain.

University of Newcastle Cultural Collections

...the Hunter River flooded Maitland in 1955?

Rev. Delma Geary 0412 684 698 Pastor Sue Jenkins 0422 086 760 chaplain@huntervalleycare.com.au

Widespread heavy rains caused the Hunter River to reach levels quite unprecedented since measurements were first taken about 100 years earlier. In Maitland some homes were flooded with as much as five metres of muddy water. The floods took altogether the lives of 25 people. 13

Hunter Valley Care Photo Gallery Pages

WANTED: Waterview staff in Country and Western coustume!

Adam Price performs at Waterview for a Country and Western concert.

FTP’s Greg Slevin dances with Gwen Summers at her 90th birthday party!

Amaroo congratulates staff member Judith Fitzsimmons on her retirement.

Amaroo’s Angela Stephens tries her luck at Chockie Pong.

That must be in! Amaroo’s Myra Wilkinson plays Chockie Pong.

Happy Birthday to HVC’s favorite bus driver - Scott!

Jean Delore on a bus trip with the birthday boy!

June Purvis and Irene Casey get into the party spirit.

(Bus trip continued) Judith Wright (in front) and Mavis McCauley.

Jessie and Jack Sobb.

Bob Hill (See also back page...)

Are you, or is someone you know, seeking an alternative to residential aged care?

offers a boutique assisted living environment for the active and young-at-heart. Located in the quiet, leafy suburb of Tingira Heights, The Sanctuary provides quality group accommodation, where residents are free to maintain their active, independent lifestyle. However, they also enjoy the advantages of companionship and live-in support as needed. It’s the best of both worlds! All of The Sanctuary’s residents enjoy the comfort of a private suite in a beautifully appointed modern house. Residents can choose to prepare their own meals, do their own laundry, clean their own suites, and organise their own appointments and outings – or this can all be done for them. Our flexible staff enable residents to select options that will best suit them on a day-to-day basis. The concept of community living is integral to the design of the Sanctuary and there are many beautiful shared spaces for residents to enjoy. Residents are encouraged to utilise communal lounge and dining areas, quiet outdoor sitting and BBQ areas, and gentle walking paths through the beautiful native gardens.

Suites at The Sanctuary are now available!

For more information contact Tez Wrathall p 0450 475 288 • e tez@hvcare.com.au

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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

Is that the King?! No, it’s Robert (Bob) Hill helping out performer Susie from Woollongong in one of her concerts.

Amaroo and Waterview residents meet at Macquarie Life Cafe for a lovel y morning tea.

Good friends at Waterview: y Ken Harvey and Marie McKendr

Fig Tree Points Peggy Dewey and Joan Webb enjoy a visit from The Coastal Bootscooters.

SPOTLIGHT ON SEPTEMBER ACTIVITIES • • • • •

5th Concert - Mel Summers 7th Father’s Day Celebrations 25th Concert - Busy Bees 26th Hawaiian/Polynesian Day 27th Concert - Steve Condon

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3rd Father’s Day stall 7th Father’s Day concert 18th Popcorn and Milkshakes 23rd Dutch Pancakes and Milkshakes 24th All Day Bus Trip

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12th Baby Shower 16th Concert - Whitebridge Preschool 23rd Concert - Suzy J 25th Concert - 3 Girls 30th All Day Bus Trip - Stockton