August/September 2015
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Bethel Activities Officer Wendy and resident Betty Doss both dressed a little bit ‘French’ in honour of Bastille Day!
Feedback The management of Hunter Valley Care and Empowered Living Support Services actively seek feedback from residents as well as their families. This is a fundamental element that drives ongoing improvement to the quality of the services they offer.
Chaplaincy Services Chaplains play an integral role in our communities. They visit each facility on a weekly basis, assisting with the pastoral and emotional needs of residents, families and staff. If you would like a Chaplain or other minister to visit you or a loved one, contact: Rev. Delma Geary on 0412 684 698 or Pastor Sue Jenkins on 0422 086 760 chaplain@huntervalleycare.com.au
For feedback contact: Head Office Post: PO Box 3310 Glendale NSW 2285 Phone: (02) 4955 6400 Fax: (02) 4955 6411 Email: kate@hvcare.com.au
The views and opinions expressed in this newsletter are solely those of the editor and other individual contributors. These views and opinions do not necessarily represent those of the management, staff or residents of Hunter Valley Care or Empowered Living Support Services. 2
Editorial
SPOTLIGHT ON ACTIVITIES
Hi all, I hope you have been keeping warm and well in this mixed-up winter weather, which is cold and snowy one week, balmy and warm the next. It’s been a bit crazy, and it’s certainly keeping us all on our toes when deciding whether to pack a scarf or sunscreen in the morning – but I have to admit I’ve been enjoying the extremes!
August Amaroo 6th Maitland Art Gallery Lunch 13th Concert – Carter Edwards 26th Happy Hour
In this edition of Community News you will see a great selection of photos from Hunter Valley Care and Empowered Living Support Service facilities, showing what staff and residents have been getting up to in the last few months.
Bethel 4th Maitland Art Gallery 13th Men’s Club 20th Mad Hatter’s Tea Party
There have been parties and concerts galore, fundraisers and theme days, morning teas and bus trips, reptile shows and flower arranging… In fact, the winter activities have been as diverse as the weather!
Fig Tree Point 4th Italian Day 7th Concert – Adam Price (ES) 26th Concert – Peter Stefanson (NH)
As well as some great photos from facilities, you will also find eight new profiles to read, where we meet some of our favourite residents and staff who make up our gorgeous communities.
Waterview 5th All day bus trip 21st Tai Chi 28th Concert/Happy Hour
Coming up in the next few months we have an HVC/ELSS art exhibition (kindly hosted by Macquarie Life Café on the 17th of September – save the date); a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party at Bethel; Japanese and Asian theme days at Fig Tree Point; spring craft and concerts galore at Amaroo and bus trips and pampering at Waterview.
September Amaroo 8th Spring Craft 10th Cardiff School Visit 17th Art Exhibition
At the beginning of September, Father’s Day will be celebrated in all facilities with various special events including some great raffles, so be sure to get your tickets – I’ve seen the prizes!
Bethel 4th Father’s Day Afternoon Tea 9th Hawaiian Theme Day 23rd BBQ
As for Community News, I am afraid you won’t hear from us again now until early December! There will be no October/ November edition of Community News (ref. page 20!). We need a little holiday – but please be assured we will be back with more photos, profiles and news to ring out 2015 and welcome in 2016.
Fig Tree Point 1st Asian Theme Day (NH) 15th Japanese Theme Day (ES) 29th Concert – Wayne Rogers (ES)
Until then, happy reading and stay safe!
Waterview 2nd Concert 6th Father’s Day High Tea 30th All day bus trip
Editor
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Another success for Waterview
Doris Long, 101 years old, breaks abseiling record
Congratulations to the team at Waterview who passed their recent accreditation with flying colours, achieving all 44 out of 44 outcomes with no additional information. This outstanding result makes a royal flush for all three Hunter Valley Care facilities up for accreditation this year, with all achieving the highest possible outcome. Waterview assessors were highly impressed with the way staff supported each other, and commented favourably on everything from the information systems and Continuous Improvement program to audits and the excellent training program. These results are a credit to the hardworking staff and management of Waterview, who celebrated with their beautiful residents in a special Winter Wonderland theme day. Hunter Valley Care management would like to thank all staff for the commendable efforts that contributed to these outstanding 2015 accreditation results. Thank you for making our facilities the BEST in Newcastle!
A 101-year-old English charity fundraiser has broken her own world record for being the oldest abseiler, descending 94m. She last performed the feat on her 100th birthday in May 2014! The pensioner, nicknamed Daring Doris, first abseiled at the age of 85. ‘I don’t feel afraid and never have – I just have a placid nature.’ After this year’s abseil, she said: ‘It was very hard work, much harder than last year. It was so windy I swung about a bit but oh yes, I enjoyed it, I feel it’s well worth it. My legs ache like anything – and my right arm where I hold the rope – and my hair is all sticking out.’ Long added she was ‘living in hope’ to be able to repeat the challenge next year, when she will be 102. Doris hopes to raise £1,000 for the Rowans hospice in Waterlooville, England. (To sponsor Doris Long, visit www.justgiving.com/ DorisLong101.)
Steve Parsons/PA www.theguardian.com
Father’s Day On Sunday September 6th, people all around Australia will take a moment to celebrate fathers, grandfathers and other paternal figures, appreciating the important role they play in our lives and in society. 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 to remember those fathers who are no longer with us. Our HVC & ELSS communities are full of dads, pops, grandads, grandpas, great-grandpas and so on – and this Father’s Day, we’re going to do our best to make them feel appreciated! 4
ECM Bikes for Charity On the 11th of September, Waterview ECM Phil Ayre will swap his name badge and collared shirt for lycra and a stack hat, and ride a pushbike from Parliament House in Canberra to the Opera House in Sydney. Why, you may ask? To raise money for Lymphoma Australia, of course. And he won’t be doing it alone! Now in its sixth year, the three-day Paliament to Opera (P2O) charity bike ride is aiming to raise $100,000 to raise awareness and support for lymphoma patients and research. This is not the first charity bike ride our intrepid ECM has undertaken: previously, he has ridden from Sydney to Surfers Paradise, and next year he intends to ride from Sydney to Melbourne! (By the way: if anyone is interested in joining Phil on his ride to Melbourne next year, they are most welcome – he claims it’s downhill all the way!) We wish Phil the best of luck this Phil Ayre, pictured here with a resident back in February, time around, and encourage anyone will pedal from Canberra to Sydney for charity. that wishes to support him to visit www.lymphoma.org.au, click on Events then Parliament2Opera, and then Sponsor a Friend where you can type in Phil Ayre. GOOD LUCK, PHIL!
Hunter Nature
Melaleuca quinquenervia Anyone growing up in coastal New South Wales will be familiar with the humble Paperbark Tree. Paperbarks are common all along the NSW and QLD coast, and grow in areas too saline or waterlogged for many other species. As the name implies, the bark grows in soft, papery © ELSS 2015 layers that can be easily peeled off in long strips. The unique qualities of the bark made this tree very important to the Indigenous peoples of the area. They employed the bark for many purposes, such as sleeping mats, lean-to shelters, for wound dressings and bandages, and as a wrap to cook food in! Its soft, almost velvety texture also made it ideal for wrapping delicate objects – even babies. What a versatile plant! The wood of the Paperbark Tree is suitable for light construction, and was commonly used by settlers for fence-posts or shelters. However, it is also renowned for blunting saws, as it contains high levels of silica! As you can smell if you crush them, Paperbark Tree leaves contain cineole (the main component of eucalyptus oil), and so can be used for aromatic infusions or even as a mild antiseptic. Paperbark Trees flower in the spring and summer months. The flowers resemble creamy-white brushes (similar to a bottle-brush) and result in round, woody seed-pods. The blooms are highly attractive to birds and bees, and the trees are highly valued in the production of honey.
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Five Minutes with a Staff Member
Tanya Locking Amaroo’s Tanya Locking is an AIN who is well-known for her lovely smile and good sense of humour. She can always get the residents (and staff) laughing. This edition, we thank Tanya for sharing a bit of her story with us. Tell us a bit about yourself. I was born in Sydney in 1969, and grew up there until I started high school. That’s when I came to Newcastle. I went to Waratah High. I met my husband through our next-door neighbour, who was his uncle, so I was kind of the girl next door! I have four sons: the eldest, Korey, is 29, then Nathan is 22, Jake is nearly 20 and Brandyn is 14. They are all still at home and my dad lives out the back, so I’m surrounded by boys. Even the dog is a boy! What does your job involve? I’m an AIN and night duty nurse. I have been at Amaroo for seven years. What do you like about working at Amaroo? I love the residents and I’ve got good workmates. I guess I am the class clown – I like to keep everyone amused! I love the fact that I live around the corner, so it’s easy to get to work. What do you like to do outside of work? Play bingo, watch movies, and just enjoy being at home. My youngest son skateboards, so I run him around a bit. I also like to do jigsaws!
Our own art exhibition! How would you like to spend the morning with your loved one, enjoying a cuppa at a lovely local café, whilst
perusing a variety of artworks produced by artists all within HVC and ELSS facilities? Sound good? On the 17th of September, Macquarie Life Café will kindly host an art exhibition on behalf of HVC and ELSS. The event will exhibit a diverse selection of artworks that have been created by our own clever residents (and a few staff members) over the past 12 months. The exhibition will run for two hours and most of the artworks will be available for sale, with proceeds going towards activities funds for the 6
facilities. You will also have the chance to win a beautiful Aboriginal painting by one of our local artists, which has been generously donated for a raffle. The Macquarie Life Café will also be open for business should you wish to purchase morning tea, so save the date! 17th September 10 -12pm Macquarie Life Church Café Corner Macquarie & Wentworth Roads Cardiff NSW
Staff (and residents!) at Amaroo enjoyed a great party to celebrate their fantastic accreditation results.
One of the best things about Newcastle in winter is watching the whales swim up the coast, and in June that’s just what residents of Amaroo were able to do. There was much excitement as residents spotted whales and tails and fins and splashes from the comfort of their heated bus, parked at Bar Beach to take in the show. June also saw a few special birthdays at Amaroo. Sisters Ilma and Joy marked the occasion of their 102nd and 100th birthdays respectively (see page 34 and 35 for some great photos of the day), and at the other end of the scale, Amaroo’s favourite furry friend Bella Rose celebrated her first birthday! Bella’s special day consisted of a visit to the pet parlour, cupcakes, a ‘Happy Birthday’ song and then special room visits to lap up the attention! In other Amaroo happenings, ECM Shelley Haines threw a fancy-dress party to
acknowledge the consistent hard work by the staff and the outstanding results of the recent accreditation. All staff came dressed as a character starting with a letter from the word ACCREDITATION – which, as you can see from the following photos, left options wide open! We’re not sure who enjoyed the day more: the staff who dressed up, or the residents who got to watch them! While the cold weather may have hampered a few bus trips, residents have been keeping busy with lots of indoor activities, including concerts, art and crafts, music therapy, singa-longs, ten pin bowling and floral arranging. The resident computer continues to be popular, especially among the newer residents. There are quite a few male residents at Amaroo these days, so a new venture that’s caused some excitement is the formation of a Men’s Club. The club, which will be facilitated by 7
a male staff member, will run on Friday afternoons in the Orchid wing. Suggested activities for the new club have included quiz afternoons, carpet bowls, an outing to the club, and time spent just having a beer and watching the races or footy on TV. The Men’s Club is sounding so appealing that it’s got all the male staff members vying to get involved! We look forward to hearing about the activities the boys will soon be getting up to. In the coming months it’s all about art at Amaroo: residents will be visiting the Maitland Art Gallery for an outing, enjoying some new plaster art activities, and exhibiting their own artworks at a special Hunter Valley Care art exhibition (see page 6). They sound like great activities to keep occupied until the weather warms up! We also look forward to seeing the results of the gardening group, who have been keeping busy in these cooler months – bring on spring!
Doreen Sheedy with her husband, granddaughter and great-granddaughter!
New resident Emily Connelly enjoying a nice cuppa!
The lovely Simka Stamenkovski.
Welcome to Elizabeth McGilvray!
Doreen Feighan always has a lovely smile!
Nicole cheered all the way to the ACCREDITATION party.
Staff member James. He loves fancy dress.
ECM Shelley’s got a gun...
The ACCREDITATION theme left dress-up options wide open: Martin.
Josie looking lovely!
Staff member Doug and Shirley Carey.
Vicki, Trudy, Tanya, Sam and Michelle.
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Tamika and Kathy joined in the fun!
Angels in disguise? We’ve got plenty! Like staff member Lisa...
New resident Neville Tempest is wondering if this happens everyday!
Joan Dunn showing she’s still got it!
Nancy Vita doesn’t miss a thing.
The gorgeous Neva Wilson takes a shot.
Nancy, Cveta and Molly during floral arranging, an activity organised by AO and ex-florist Karen!
Elizabeth McGilvray tries her hand at floral arranging.
Audrey Fryer, Doreen Sheedy (and husband) and Carole Forster with their floral arrangements.
As does Cveta Lampl! 9
Betty Weston creates a flower masterpiece!
Introducing CAPPA – Turning ‘big ideas’ into functioning programs. On the 8th of November 2013, less than two Emily Millane says the response has been very months after it had been sworn in, the Abbott positive, with Per Capita being ‘sought out’ at Government abolished 21 non-statutory bodies both the federal and state government levels. ‘where activities are no longer needed or can ‘It’s about putting ideas on the table that, be managed within existing departmental yes, cost money, but [deliver] tangible benefits resources.’ for what is a growing proportion of the Among the bodies was the Advisory Panel electorate. That is something they should be on Positive Ageing, which was being chaired keenly aware of.’ by Everald Compton, and was some six months shy of submitting its blueprint on ageing. When the panel made a public appeal for support to continue their work, progressive think tank Per Capita responded, and a partnership was created. In November 2014, the reformed panel released its Blueprint for an Ageing Australia. At the launch, Compton declared: ‘The hard work now begins.’ He called on politicians at federal, state and local government levels to work with the panel. And so the seeds for the Centre for Applied Policy in Positive Ageing, or CAPPA, were sown. Per Capita ...the kids or grandkids sat down to watch The Brady describes the centre as a ‘do Bunch after school? tank within a think tank,’ one that The American sitcom of the blended Brady family aired can take recommendations from from 1969 to 1974, but the re-runs were endless! Who the blueprint, bring together the could forget Mike and Carol Brady, their boys, Greg, Peter and Bobby, and their girls, Marcia, Jan and Cindy? Not relevant government and sector to mention Alice, their long-suffering housekeeper! Did stakeholders, and broker programs anyone see any of the spin-off movies? The Brady Bunch to implement them. Variety Hour? The Brady Brides? A Very Brady Christmas? When asked about the feedback And who can remember the name of the dog?! (see below) to the new centre, from politicians and governments in particular, recently appointed executive director
Remember when...
(Tiger)
Did you know…? Fun science facts 1. There is enough DNA in an average person’s body to stretch from the sun to Pluto and back – 17 times. 2. The average human body carries 10 times more bacterial cells than human cells. 3. At over 2000km long, the Great Barrier Reef is the largest living structure on Earth. 4. There are eight times as many atoms in a teaspoonful of water as there are teaspoonfuls of water in the Atlantic Ocean. 5. The average person walks the equivalent of five times around the world in a lifetime. 6. An individual blood cell takes about 60 seconds to make a complete circuit of the body. (Taken from: www.zmescience.com/other/feature-post/10-quick-scientific-facts-will-blow-mind) 10
James Harrison: the man with the golden arm. According to the Australian Red Cross Blood Service, 78-year-old James Harrison has been donating blood every three weeks for the last 60 years, and has saved the lives of more than two million babies vulnerable to Rhesus disease thanks to his unique antibodies. When he was 14, Harrison benefitted from a life-saving blood transfusion during a lung operation, and started donating blood as soon as he was old enough. When it was discovered in the 1960s that Harrison’s blood carried rare antibodies, they used his plasma to create the Anti-D injection, which is now routinely used to help women safely carry Rhesus-positive babies to term. Every batch of Anti-D that has ever been made in Australia has come from James’ blood, and with more than 17% of Australian women at risk, James has helped save a lot of lives! To find out more about donating blood, go to www.donateblood.com.au
The sandwich generation It will come as little news to most of us that Australians are living longer than ever before. While this is great news, it does raise the issue of how we fund these extra golden years, and it is believed the so-called ‘sandwich generation’ is feeling increasing financial strain. The sandwich generation
is defined as those babyboomers caught between caring for elderly parents and supporting adult children who may be trying to study or saving for a start in life. To ease the strain on this generation, Paul Clitheroe from ipac Financial Care advises that those caring for an elderly parent may
want to consider a granny flat to enhance privacy for all, but still maintain the confidence of having help at hand. When considering an aged care facility, he recommends seeking the help of a good financial advisor who is familiar with aged care funding, to help identify the best option for your parents’ situation. With the added costs of supporting adult children, he suggests establishing some ground rules so everyone contributes to running the household – both practically and financially! And importantly, for those sandwiched in the middle, he suggests taking time out to care for yourself. Asking relatives for assistance or paying a service to help share the burden once in a while can provide a well-earned break.
Did you know…? The 2015 Intergenerational Report (IGR) predicts that by 2055 the average life expectancy of a male will be 95.1 years, and females 96.6 years. 11
HVC Resident Profile
Rob Henning
Rob Henning is one of The Sanctuary’s newer residents, and in this edition of Community News he was kind enough to share some of his stories with our readers. Rob was born in beautiful Dungog, but grew up in the heart of Newcastle. He started his schooling at Newcastle Primary School, eventually moving to Shore Grammar School in Sydney. When Rob was just 15 he was offered a traineeship position by his next-door neighbour, who happened to be a senior partner at the respected real estate agency, Creer & Berkeley (now operating as Creer Property). Rob had to make the important decision whether to
continue with his schooling or pursue the traineeship, and he chose the latter. Aside from a three-year stint in the Air Force between the ages of 18 and 21, Rob spent his entire career at the esteemed Creer & Berkeley. Rob married a Newcastle girl named Joan. They lived at Bar Beach in a house they purchased on Wrightson Avenue – a house Rob knew well, as it was previously owned by friends he used to visit as a child. Together he and Joan had six children (four remaining), and happily there are now nine grandchildren and even a great-grandchild on the way! Tennis has always been one of Rob’s great loves. He started playing at the age of six and continued to play throughout his life, passing on his love of the sport to his children. Always involved with the Newcastle Tennis Club, Rob was also its president for many years. In addition, he was president of the Newcastle Tennis Association and the Tennis Trust. Rob reluctantly had to
stop playing just six months ago, but that won’t stop his involvement! He still visits the club every Saturday to catch up with the news and have a beer with the boys. Rob lived at his beloved Bar Beach for 57 years, claiming that it was a great spot, so there was no need to go anywhere else! In fact, the only time he went overseas was to see Wimbledon. Unfortunately, it rained the whole time, and Rob says he would rather have watched it on TV! After Wimbledon, though, they had a lovely time travelling around Europe, so it wasn’t a wasted trip! These days, Rob stays very busy. He continues to have business interests, which he resides over from his rooms at The Sanctuary, and he enjoys almost daily visits from family and friends. He also has an arrangement with the taxis that allows him to remain independent. We are so happy that Rob has joined us here at The Sanctuary, and we appreciate him sharing this introduction with our Community News readers.
The Sanctuary News It’s been an exciting few months for the staff and residents at Tingira Heights’ The Sanctuary. Not only has the first of the two new houses filled up with residents, almost doubling the population of the assisted living facility, but the second house is almost ready to go – with more rooms, a bigger kitchen, spacious dining and living areas, a fully equipped theatre room, a new hair salon, a heated pool, and more outdoor patios and garden areas (just in time for spring!). Meanwhile, winter has settled in the little valley, but that doesn’t means things have been quiet. When residents aren’t involved with their own social activities, they’ve been busy (Continued over) 12
HVC Resident Profile
Blanche Forbes The lovely Blanche Forbes is a resident at Hunter Valley Care’s assisted living facility, The Sanctuary. The Sanctuary is located under a canopy of leafy treetops in Tingira Heights, but Blanche’s story began in quite a different-looking place! Blanche was born in Nyngan, a small agricultural and sheep town in the centre of New South Wales, and many of the significant happenings in her life were to take place in this beautiful part of the country. Blanche was raised and completed all her schooling years in Nyngan, and there she developed a love of dancing, regularly attending the local dances in town. It was at one of these Nyngan dances that she met a young man by the name of Ronald Forbes (who, strangely enough, actually came from Forbes, another small town three hours to the south!). And it was in Nyngan that Blanche and Ronald married before finally moving to
Newcastle, in search of better opportunities for their children. Upon moving to Newcastle, Blanche still enjoyed dancing, and says she would have gone out five nights a week if she could! (Luckily, Ronald was also a great dancer!) Blanche remembers local dances being held frequently at places like The Palais, especially during wartime. Blanche and Ronald settled in Charlestown, where they built a house and raised their three children: Peter, Colleen and Bruce. Blanche says her children were all ‘great kids’. These days, Colleen lives in Queensland, Bruce lives in Newcastle and Peter lives in Sydney. Blanche and Ronald were to stay in their family home up until a few years ago, when Ronald sadly passed away. It was then that Blanche came to live at The Sanctuary, and has been happy here ever since. These days, Blanche stays busy trying to keep upto-date with her seven grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren! Blanche smiles warmly as she talks of her family, and loves to see them whenever she can. ‘They’re good kids, and I’m pleased they’re good kids.’ Of her life in Tingira Heights, Blanche says, ‘I like it here at The Sanctuary. The staff are very good to me, and the area is nice. I have bad legs so I don’t go out on too many trips, as I hold everyone up! The other people here are very nice and we all get on. It’s also very convenient to be able to just walk across to the dining room!’ Staff and residents are also very happy this delightful lady is part of our community here under the tree-tops.
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joining the various facility-organised events – such as mystery bus rides (every Friday the bus goes somewhere for a surprise lunch), Wednesday morning coffees and walks on the shores of Lake Macquarie, regular shopping trips, and weekly pampering afternoons with the visiting alternative therapy team. While residents generally enjoy lunch together, the cold weather has seen many choose to have dinner in their own houses. However, once the warmer weather returns, community meal times will once again be enjoyed in the new house at the top of the hill. We can’t wait until spring! 13
ELSS Resident Profile
Barry Tull
The amiable Barry Tull has been residing at Bethel for six months now, and recently took time to chat with us about his story. The son of a truck driver and a stay-at-home mum, Barry grew up in Wallsend. He is one of three children, with one brother and one sister. Barry went to school at Wallsend High, where he attained his Intermediate Certificate. He would have liked to have gone to university, but said there was little opportunity to do so. Instead, the free-spirited Barry embarked on an adventure that was to last a lifetime, constantly fulfilling
his desire to travel and taking jobs where he found them. He never settled in one place for very long, and over the years has accrued a travelogue that would be the envy of many a nine-to-five businessman! After working in Newcastle for a few years, Barry decided to head to Melbourne, just for something to do. The travel bug must have bitten him there; over the next few years, Barry’s permanently itchy feet had him travelling around nonstop. Working all sorts of jobs in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney and Newcastle, Barry also made frequent visits to New Zealand and even had a short stint in Canada. Sometimes he was out of work, but most times he found it; either way, though, he rarely stayed in one place for too long. Some of Barry’s jobs included working for the National Insurance Company (his first job), Nestlé, BHP and the Williamtown RAAF
Base; as a storeman and a labourer; at a law book company; and many other positions in between. With all his travelling, Barry certainly has some interesting stories to tell – but when asked which is his favourite place to live, he struggles to answer! According to Barry, Brisbane is great in winter, but too hot in summer. Perth is lovely but a little too isolated. In the end, it seemed to be a tossup between Melbourne and Adelaide for Barry, as they both have beautiful beaches! Moving into Bethel six months ago hasn’t slowed Barry down too much. He still likes to get out on bus trips whenever he can, and is so well-travelled that he has a long list of places to reminisce over in between trips! The softly spoken Barry is good-natured and very interesting to talk to, and we are so glad he has come to join our lovely community here at Bethel.
‘Extinct’ baby names making a comeback Sometimes names are used so rarely they appear become ‘extinct’. According to Nameberry these twelve have been making a comeback in recent years. Do you know of anyone whose name appears among this group? 1. Bonnie 2. Clementine 3. Cordelia 4. Emmet
5. Faye 6. Ford 7. Judson 8. Khalid 14
9. Leif 10. Rosalyn 11. Louisa 12. Thea
Five Minutes with a Staff Member
Suzan Hayes The lovely Suzan Hayes has been working at Bethel for nine and a half years now, and in this edition of Community News we find out a little more about her. Tell us a bit about yourself. I’m a Newcastle girl – I grew up in Booragul and Wallsend. These days I have a big family, Brady Bunch-style – it had to be said! My partner and I both have four children, so that’s eight, and now we have one together, Ruby [Bethel’s baby!], who makes nine! The kids don’t all live with us, but even so, my life is pretty full on. It still revolves around the kids, taking them to their sporting activities and other things. What does your job involve? A bit of everything! I’m an AIN, Medications Nurse and Facilitator. What do you like best about your job? I love the residents, and the act of caring for them – doing something for someone else. I love the people I meet, and my colleagues. I enjoy the social side of coming to work. What do you like to do outside of work? I love travelling and getting away for weekends, either camping or going to stay at my dad’s farm at Gilgandra. When I’m home (and have time) I enjoy crocheting!
A few facts about the internet… • Around 40% of the world’s population has internet access. That’s 2.4 billion people! • The internet is not the same thing as the World Wide Web. A simple analogy is that the internet is like the railway tracks, and the WWW (a communication application) is just one type of train that uses it. • The inventor of the WWW, Tim BernersLee, is the first man to have transformed mankind’s communication environment since Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press in 1455. • The first website went online in 1991. • The web is the single fastest-growing communication medium of all time. The web took four years to reach its first 50 million users, while it took broadcast radio 38 years and television 13 years. • It is estimated that by the end of 2015, around 15 billion gadgets (smartphones, tablets, desktops, servers, wireless routers and hotspots, car GPS units, watches, etc.) will be connected to the internet. By 2020, it’s believed to be 40 billion gadgets. 15
Noel Landenberger enjoying a sunny day out at The Entrance.
Staff and residents at Bethel have been keeping warm and cosy throughout the winter months with a host of indoor activities and theme days. Back in early June, residents celebrated the Queen’s Birthday with a royalthemed High Tea, wearing fun crowns of all kinds. Then in July, Bethel was treated to a scaly visit by some cold-blooded critters from Hunter Wetlands on Wheels. Residents had the opportunity to make friends with a snake, a blue-tongue lizard, a freshwater turtle, a spiky water dragon and a small but toothy freshwater crocodile! As you can see from the photos, all the residents enjoyed the interesting and informative visit, although we hear some of the staff found the snake a little scary (Mr Bramble?). Towards the end of July, Bastille Day was celebrated with a French-themed event,
including French-style dress, decorations, music, trivia, food and a concert. Also in July, staff and residents banded together for a very special pinkthemed event for visiting staff member, Wendy Lowe, who is recovering from surgery. Wendy was intending to surprise residents by popping in, but had her surprise completely hijacked. When she arrived, the activities room was filled with staff, residents and visitors, all sporting pink from head to toe! A lovely couple of hours were spent socialising and taking part in the pink-themed festivities. Staff went above and beyond to support the event, baking delicious treats and donating beautiful items for the raffle and lucky door prizes. Special mention must be made of Suzan Hayes’ 16
beautiful hand-painted glasses. Thanks also to Suzan, Mel and Neenie for their part in organising the surprise – and let’s not forget Shane, Wendy’s partner, who admirably played his part in the subterfuge, gaining some lovely painted fingernails for his trouble! Everyone put in a lot of work to raise funds during the day, of which 100% went to Wendy to assist with her treatment and recovery bills. Coming up in the next few months, Bethel residents can look forward to another PinkThemed Day, a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party (we can’t wait to see photos from this!), a Hawaiian theme day and, of course, Father’s Day. There will also be singa-longs, art exhibitions and bus trips galore – and, as the weather warms up, some outdoor barbeques. We’re already looking forward to a few snags!
Marion Clement - fearless!
Geraldine McNeil man-handles a baby crocodile!
George Kraukst gets friendly with the large python.
Thomas Turnbull looks a little tied up...
Kathleen and Colleen don’t look too sure about the turtle.
Brave Betty Doss doesn’t seem to mind the dragon.
Wayne and Patricia on a day out at The Entrance.
Also at The Entrance: Helen Wakefield;
and Catherine Austin.
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HRH the Queen. On Her birthday!
Barry Tull receiving some sort of blessing from HRH.
Barry and Diane!
Nancy and staff member Mary.
Residents enjoyed a dancing performance in June.
Bobby Botham and AO Neenie on Bastille Day.
Bastille day fun...
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‘We’re all in the Activities room, Wendy. No... I haven’t told them a thing!’
‘SURPRISE!’
Surprise party planners: Mel, Neenie and Suzan with Wendy.
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What is an Emoji? Have you seen people type a little smiley face at the end of their sentences? :-) This is called an emoticon (emotion icon), and was originally credited to Kevin Mackenzie in 1979. Emoticons are used to convey the tenor of a written message in the absence of body language or vocal inflection, i.e. happy :-), sad :-(, cheeky ;-), surprised :-0, and so on. Traditionally a series of punctuation marks, emoticons have evolved to become stylized pictures (or ‘emoji’) that can convey so much more than words and punctuation marks alone. For example, see how emoji change the tone of the following sentence to soften workplace or student criticism. ‘This paragraph is confusing – rewrite.’ ‘This paragraph is confusing - rewrite.’ As digital communication has become widespread, emoticons are playing increasingly significant roles in communication through technology. See below and learn how to impress your grandkids with your knowledge of commonly used emoji!
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Happy.
Happy/love.
Blowing a kiss.
Laughing.
Frowning/ sad.
Exasperated.
Smirking.
Crying.
Fig Tree Point Fitness Finders - update After three months working at Bethel, and so unable to hold her usual meetings, Jan Lloyd has returned to Fig Tree Point ready and rearing to go! Meetings will resume ASAP (see Jan for more info), but in their absence things have continued to tick over nicely, as Jan demonstrates in her below interview with FTP’s Natalie! When did you start on the eating plan you are on now and why? I started about mid-January, around the time the Fig Tree fitness group started. I began because I was the heaviest I had ever been. In 2000 I was 94kgs, and I was that weight again in December 2014. I started having trouble with my knees again (I had a right knee reconstruction about 15 years ago) and a few other health problems. I decided that was most likely due to my weight and that it was time to tackle that issue again. I was feeling a little down coming into Christmas 2014, but was determined that come the new year I would be making positive improvements to my diet and exercise regime. What did you do and why did you choose that path? Back in 2000 I lost 23kgs. I did it then by walking and eating less and being wiser about my food choices – you know, less takeaway, if any, and more veggies. I 20
thought, since it worked for me then, why not now? Though back in 2000 I was very strict with my diet, and this time I thought I would be kinder to myself. I am older now, and don’t want to lose weight too fast because of the risk of looking gaunt – there is a risk to losing weight too quickly especially as you get older. So now I eat mostly fresh and no takeaway. No sugar and less meat. And I walk. I hadn’t walked for a long time. I started out by walking on the flat for about 30 minutes, doing that three to four times a week. I wear a knee guard and I can tell you, I got very breathless at the start and had to really push myself to finish. But I have persisted, and now I walk for up to two hours most days and do not feel very breathless at all. At the beginning I didn’t like walking, but now it has become a part of my life. I walk my dog as well. Now I find walking actually relaxing and a time for myself to think and process life events. I would miss not walking now. (Continued over)
Five Minutes with a Staff Member
Robyn Buckley The generous and insightful Robyn Buckley worked in aged care long before she came to Fig Tree Point, over 17 years ago. Tell us a bit about yourself. I’ve been involved in aged care for a long time! I started as a cleaner at Bingara Hospital many years ago, then worked for a time at Governor Phillip Hospital in diversional therapy [with dementia patients]. I started at Fig Tree Point in 1997 (when it was Palm Shores) as a personal carer. I did my AIN Certificate IV when this place became FTP. I have also worked here as a qualified Massage Therapist, Fire Officer and QAT! Unfortunately, nine years ago I was diagnosed with lupus, so that’s when I dropped down to part-time work. What does your job involve? These days I work part-time in Activities, mainly helping out with bus trips. What do you like best about your job? I just love working with the residents. They are so wise and they give you so much insight into life. You learn something every day from an older person. I also love this place. When I was initially diagnosed with lupus I had to take lots of time off for tests and treatment, and as a workplace, FTP was so supportive. I love my job and I plan to remain working here until I’m 70! What do you like to do outside of work? Patchwork, quilting, crotchet, embroidery, card-making, knitting… And tennis! I’ve only recently taken up tennis and love it. I also love fishing, and we go away for two months every year, fishing to South Australia.
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How much weight have you lost and do you have a weight goal? I have lost 9kgs since mid-January [this interview was done at the end of April]. I just want to be healthier as I get older and maybe lose a bit more weight. If I lost another 5kgs, I would be ecstatic. I don’t worry about the BMI, because trying to get down to my healthy-range BMI I would look too gaunt and would probably feel very pressured to stay there. I am going to be content at the weight I feel good at – whatever that weight may be. I want to continue walking, even if it is only for two or three days a week, and I am happy to stay eating the way I am.
Anything you would like to add? Well, it was really good having a group I could go to at work. It was a bonus to be able to get together with others and talk about the issues involved in weight loss and healthier lifestyles. I have also been able to involve my family this time. They all eat what I supply – I just eat smaller portions. I think portion control is very important. I am much more conscious these days about the amount I am eating and what I am consuming. These days, I am a much happier person. This means I am a happier nurse – so it’s all good! 21
Out on the water at Fig Tree Point, staff and residents have been embracing the cold weather with open arms and refusing to let it cramp their style! In early June, some residents enjoyed a trip to the movies to see Woman in Gold, which was enjoyed by all. On the way home they stopped by the Diggers at Mayfield for a delicious lunch. Of course, the Queen’s Birthday in June was celebrated with a traditional high tea, fit for royalty. Many residents and staff dressed up for the day – and a good thing, too, as they were graced by an impromptu visit from HRH and the Duke of Edinburgh! (See photos below!) We’d like to take this opportunity to thank HRH
and The Duke for taking time out of their (no doubt) busy schedule to attend our high tea! To celebrate a very successful accreditation, staff were treated to a party organised by ECM Nila (Cleopatra) Smith. Fancy dress was encouraged (mandatory!) and everyone had a fantastic time. On a cold and windy day on the 8th of July, one busload of intrepid residents braved the weather for a trip to Morpeth, refusing to let the chilly wind stop their BBQ lunch, or their visit to the lolly shop! Another bus trip to Swansea RSL for lunch was a little warmer, with residents sitting in the sun-drenched dining room, watching the water flowing under the 22
bridge and being entertained by a friendly group of locals – some cute little willie wagtails! Residents who took the next bus tour to Heatherbrae didn’t have as much luck with the local birdlife. While the famous Heatherbrae Pies were enjoyed by all, when the bus stopped at Raymond Terrace to feed the ducks, not only had the ducks flown away, but the few remaining geese contemptuously turned their backs and waddled off. How rude! With residents not to be deterred, there are some great bus trips planned for August and September, including an excursion to the Potters Brewery in Cessnock for lunch by the open fire, and an outing to the fantastic Club Macquarie in Argenton.
Staff dressed up for their Accreditation party in June.
Staff enjoyed a BBQ on the sunny promenade for their party.
ECM Nila Smith looks the part!
After making a grand entrance on Her birthday, Her Majesty The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh and, um... their pet corgi (?) graciously visited all the residents!
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A friendly kangeroo tried to steal David Duckworth’s afternoon tea!
Ron Lilliss in action.
A lovely smile from Joy Granger!
An enjoyable way to pass the time painting at FTP.
Joy Granger making a furry friend!
The gorgeous Mary Wukowic always looks colourful!
Jean Sunol got musical back in May!
Marianne also tried her hand at the guitar.
Marjorie Drysdale’s beautiful smile.
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Looking lovely! Connie McKeown.
Verlie Wells gets a’cooking!
Dorothy Jack stirs something chocolatey!
Needle in a haystack? Betty Anderson just found hay!
The lovely Jean McNamara.
Needle in a haystack? Amy Crocker found a lotto ticket...!
Moritz - ‘Pizza Man’!
John Baird on Italian Day!
John Keller enjoying his vino at room temperature - of course!
Peggy, Brian and Scott at Potters Brewery, Nulkaba.
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There’s nothing better than a roaring fire in winter! David Duckworth.
What’s on at the Movies: August/September Last Cab to Darwin ‘When lonely taxi driver Rex (Michael Caton, The Castle) is informed he doesn’t have long to live, he embarks on a colossal drive through the outback, from Broken Hill to Darwin in this Australian drama. Co-stars Academy Award-nominee Jacki Weaver (Animal Kingdom).’ Starting August 2015 A Walk in the Woods ‘Screen legends Robert Redford and Nick Nolte hike together along the 3,500km Appalachian Trail in this odd-couple comedy from the director of Dunston Checks In.’ Starting 3rd September 2015
What’s on at the Civic Theatre? Swan Lake 12th September ‘The Imperial Russian Ballet Company return to Australia with Swan Lake...the most loved classical ballet of them all. This masterpiece ballet is presented in three acts and follows the original storyline. Subtle revisions and variations have been introduced by Gediminas Taranda, Artistic Director of the Imperial Russian Ballet Company.’ From $59 Frank Sinatra – The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra 13th September ‘ATA Allstar Artists is pleased to present, for the first time ever in Australia, a very special concert starring the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. The concert will celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Frank Sinatra with the band that made Sinatra a star. The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra is recognised as one of the greatest Big Bands of the 1940s. Affectionately known as the Sentimental Gentleman of Swing, Tommy Dorsey groomed a young Sinatra into becoming an American legend.’ Concession from $89 Celtic Woman 16th September ‘International music sensation Celtic Woman returns to Australia in 2015 with a concert tour celebrating the group’s 10th Anniversary together. It was a decade ago that Celtic Woman first introduced millions of new fans to the group’s fresh fusion of Irish musical tradition, contemporary song craft and state-of-the-art stage production. The 10th Anniversary World Tour showcases four gifted Irish women – three world-class vocalists and a brilliant Celtic violinist – whose talent and charisma bring centuries of musical and cultural tradition to vibrant life.’ Prices from $89
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What’s coming up in August/September? Event: RSPCA Cupcake Day Date: Monday 17th August Description: Host a Cupcake Party to raise vital funds for the RSPCA. www.rspcacupcakeday.com.au Event: Cancer Council Australia – Daffodil Day Date: Friday 28th August Description: Every daffodil and every donation grows hope – support all Australians affected by cancer. www.daffodilday.com.au Event: Wattle Day Date: Tuesday 1st September Description: Wattle Day is oriented towards the future, encompassing positive virtues in the celebration of Australia and the Australian spirit. www.wattleday.asn.au Event: Parkinson’s Awareness Week Date: First week of September Description: A week focused on providing information and raising funds for research and vital support services. www.parkinsonsnsw.org.au
Event: Badge Day – Legacy Date: Saturday 5th September Description: Iconic badges are offered as a token of appreciation for the donation made by the public. www.legacy.com.au/LegacyWeekMerchandise Event: Father’s Day Date: Sunday 6th September Description: The best day to celebrate all fathers across the world and to show your appreciation for them. Event: International Day of Older Persons [Yay! That’s us!] Date: Thursday 1st October Description: The International Day of Older Persons is a celebration of the older people in all societies, and a reminder to continue developing a society for all ages. www.un.org/en/events/olderpersonsday
Event: Dementia Awareness Month – Alzheimer’s Australia Description: There will be events and activities held around the country to broaden understanding of dementia-friendly communities during Dementia Awareness Month. www.fightdementia.org.au
Do You Know Me? – New stage play tackles the issues of aged care How can staff from residential aged care better communicate with each other and those in their care? That’s a question that Do You Know Me?, a new play commissioned by the Australian Institute for Patient and Family-Centred Care, attempts to answer. Do You Know Me? was produced with the support of Mercy Health and was written by acclaimed actor and playwright Alan Hopgood. Utilising comedy, pathos, and some bits that will just make you cry, Do You Know Me? is designed to make the audience think hard about the issues. The novelty of the play can help providers
facilitate robust discussions about issues that may not otherwise be talked about openly. As it has few stage requirements, Do You Know Me? can be performed in almost all facilities, and is touring around the country. If you are interested in hosting a performance of Do You Know Me?, email plays@aipfcc.org.au.
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HVC Resident Profile
Nona Kesby
You may have seen the beautiful photo of Waterview’s Nona Kesby in the June/July edition of Community News, being introduced to her 26th great-grandchild, little Lucy Amelia. In this edition, we take the opportunity to tell you a little more about Nona’s story. Nona Jean Kesby (nee Burton) was born in East Maitland on the 21st of December, 1930, to Bill Burton, a worker at Maitland Gaol, and Jean Burton, a stay-at-home mum. Nona was one of three, with two brothers: Neville and Barry. Sadly, however, Neville passed away when he was 23 years old after a motorbike accident. Nona went to school at East Maitland, and from all accounts was known for her reluctance to play sport! In fact, she would often wag sports lessons and could be found hiding around the corner, knitting
something instead! Knitting and dressmaking were to be the real passions of Nona’s life, as you’ll see below. When she was still quite young, Nona’s parents took her to Kempsey to visit her uncle, and it was there that she met Jack Kesby, a local builder. Jack was smitten and invited Nona to a dance at Nambucca Heads. The pair married in 1952 and moved to Kempsey, where they were blessed with five children: three girls and two boys. As well as enjoying fishing and going to the beach, Nona was a beautiful dressmaker, able to make a variety of clothing including wedding dresses. She not only made her own wedding dress, but all her daughters’ – including bridesmaids’ dresses – and many others over the course of her career. As we mentioned above,
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Nona was also an avid knitter, starting at a young age knitting socks for the war effort. Whenever she wasn’t at the sewing machine, she had the knitting needles clacking. After her family had grown up and left home, Nona also developed a keen interest in doing tapestry and making teddy bears. Sadly, after 22 years of marriage, Nona’s husband Jack passed away. Ten years later, Nona was set up on a blind date with a man named Peter, with whom she went on to enjoy 25 years full of fun and laughter. The amazing Nona has 15 grandchildren and an impressive 26 greatgrandchildren (some of whom are pictured below). She moved into Waterview in 2010 and has been brightening the place with her gorgeous smile and gentle personality ever since.
Five Minutes with a Staff Member
Lyn Barry Better known as ‘Aunty Lyn’, Lyn Barry has been working at Waterview (and its predecessors) for over 30 years! In this edition of Community News, we are thrilled to feature this gorgeous lady for our readers – and learn a bit of Waterview history in the process. Tell us a bit about yourself. I was born in Nabiac. Most of my young life was spent on a dairy farm, where I quickly learned the meaning of hard work. I was married in 1966 and moved to Newcastle. I’ve been working at Waterview for almost 31 years. When I first started, it was called ‘Blair-Athol’; it had 32 residents and was owned and run by Matron Ivy King. When Matron King sold it to the current owners, the name changed to Lakeside Lodge, and then finally to Waterview. I’ve met some wonderful people over the years: residents, their families and staff. What does your job involve? I’m an AIN, which involves assisting the residents with their daily care. I love my work! I remember my first day training as an AIN with Matron King. We were assisting with a resident’s shower, and she said to me: ‘When you attend these residents, you treat them like you would your own parents,’ and I have never forgotten that! What do you like best about your job? I enjoy my role as an AIN, and I am very passionate about the care that I give. I love listening to the residents’ stories about their lives. What do you like to do outside of work? I enjoy spending time with my family and grandchildren; my grandchildren are the most important thing in my life. I have eight of them and have minded them all at various stages before they started school. We also have a caravan and go away when we can, and I like catching up with friends over a few red wines!
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. HVC and ELSS have Chaplains available for the support of residents and their families. Should you feel you need some help in these times, do not hesitate to contact a Chaplain.
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Waterview news Waterview has had a lovely few months rugged up against the chilly weather. They have been entertaining themselves with concerts, crafts and theme days for every occasion – as you’ll see from the following pictures! The Biggest Morning Tea was celebrated at the end of May, with staff and residents dressing up as fairies and princesses (and a few fairyprincesses)! Over $200 was raised to support cancer research: an awesome effort by residents, visitors and staff. Well done! June kicked off with a visit from Waterview regular Wayne Rogers, who continues to amaze us with his diverse wardrobe of gorgeous frocks! The lovely Wayne always puts on a great show, and we look forward to seeing him return again in October and then for
and bus trips, residents have Christmas. been keeping active in this Waterview residents were cold weather with indoor also entertained by the carpet bowls and Tai Chi, and magnificent voices of the as the following photos show, all-male Rathmines Wangi they are both great winter Singers, performing their activities! collection of songs from the 1920s to the 1960s. In July, the Winter Wonderland theme day was an enjoyable experience for all. The event involved as many residents and staff as possible, and included snowman-making, guessing competitions, best-dressed awards and a lovely morning tea. The event was organised to acknowledge the great result Waterview achieved in its recent accreditation, as well as all the hard work done by staff on a daily basis. Phil Ayre: ECM, long-distance cyclist and Frozen fan! As well as concerts 30
Scott - intrepid tour guide/bus driver extraordinaire!
On the way to Kurri Kurri...
...to watch the artists at work.
Jack and Doreen Radford enjoy a day out.
Don Thompson being cheeky at The Biggest Morning Tea.
Staff members Brin and Natasha show off their fairy style.
“OLAF!� Members of the Charlton Christian College Junior Choir visited Waterview in July.
Family and friends at The Biggest Morning Tea.
Warming up for the Winter Wonderland theme day.
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Staff and residents pulled out all stops when it came to creating some amazing snowmen for the theme day!
The judging of the snowmen! See below for more Winter Wonderland fun...
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Wayne Rogers entertaining the lovely Kathleen Lawson.
Both looking gorgeous in blue Wayne and Mary McGregor.
Loving the music - Flo Hingston sings along.
Marie Brain is please to see Wayne...
...and poses for a happy snap!
Entertaining the troops!
Wayne and the beautiful Nona Kesby.
Wayne and sweet Geraldine Moore.
Jean Delore also has a photo with her old friend, Wayne.
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Birthday Celebrations? MAKE IT TWO!
100 &102 In July, inspirational sisters Ilma Race and Joy Parkinson marked the occasion of their 102nd and 100th birthdays respectively with a rather swish, purple accented, high tea-themed party thrown by family, friends and staff at Amaroo. Ilma and Joy were surrounded by a room full of loved ones and it was truly an occasion to remember. Speeches were made, photos were taken, the sisters were interviewed by the paper, letters were read and flowers were presented. Then, as Sam Franze and Peter Cosimo entertained the crowd, the inspirational sisters cut their AMAZING cake (pictured below) made by Joy’s neice and Ilma’s granddaughter, Elke. What a milestone! Congratulations, Ilma and Joy!
The table of honour, right in front of the band!
Local MP Jodie Harrison presented the sisters with lovely flowers.
The beautiful sisters at their party.
Speeches were made and letters were read aloud by family.
Ilma with a family member.
Many family members attended the two matriarchs’ big day.
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The sisters hold a lifetime of memories between them.
Shelley and Doreen came to honour the sisters.
Also attending the party was: Margorie Birt;
Nola Toms;
and Kath Dodd.
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Amaroo Aged Care Facility
The Sanctuary
Fig Tree Point Aged Care Facility
Waterview 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: admin.amaroo@elss.com.au
Bethel Aged Care Facility
30 Lorna Street,Waratah NSW 2298 Post: PO Box 3310 Glendale NSW 2285 Phone: (02) 4967 7665 Fax: (02) 4967 7553 Email: admin.bethel@elss.com.au
Street: 7 Harris Street, Toronto NSW 2283 Post: PO Box 3310 Glendale NSW 2285 Phone: (02) 4950 4133 Fax: (02) 4950 5078 Email: admin.figtree@elss.com.au
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 Street: 16 Cumberland Street, Teralba NSW 2284 Post: PO Box 3310 Glendale NSW 2285 Phone: (02) 4941 7000 Fax: (02) 4958 5276 Email: admin.waterview@elss.com.au