Ernest’s Editorial Ernest Rutherford Retirement Village
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Winter edition 2018
Anzac Day Residents Hazel and Laurie Rollison at our Anzac Day commemorations
Meet Bruce Haycock
Flower arranging
A gift for the neonatal unit
Greetings from Durham... Welcome to our winter edition of Ernest’s Editorial for 2018.
The total amount raised by all villages and Ryman came to $390,000. Well done everyone!
I hope that you had a wonderful summer and autumn and enjoyed our driest and warmest six months on record. We are now in the midst of long evenings, warm beds and hot drinks!
I would like to thank all the residents who volunteer at the village and those who look out for and help other residents. This is a great indicator of our fantastic culture and what makes our village stand out.
At the village we have enjoyed many functions and celebrations. So far this year, we have held events for our annual Children’s Party, Easter, Anzac Day, Mother’s Day, midwinter solstice, the Queen’s birthday and many more. I would like to thank the activities team who have worked so hard to make these events such a success! Our fundraising for Alzheimer’s New Zealand went very well and we raised $5,300 which Ryman Healthcare then matched dollar for dollar.
My door is always open if you would like to pop in for a chat. Kind regards,
Durham Quigley Village Manager
A great day on the green The tournament we sponsored at the Nelson Golf Club (pictured) was a fantastic day spent on the green. The company was great, complemented by delicious food. There was much talk about how bad many played golf on the day! However, when the results were announced and the truth emerged on how well some played, everyone applauded. The winners were rewarded with Pestell Meat Packs. A great day was had by all. Debbie
Durham Quigley Village Manager Ph: 03 538 0880 Call Durham for general enquiries, or for information about resthome, hospital and dementia care.
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Debbie Edwards Sales Advisor Ph: 03 538 0882 Talk to Debbie for information about independent apartments, townhouses or serviced apartments.
Commemorating Anzac Day This year our residents gathered in the village centre to commemorate the men and women who fought in the war. The atrium was filled to the brim with residents, their families, and staff, and everyone thought that it was a very moving ceremony. We concluded the event with a high tea, where residents shared their stories. Residents also engaged in wreath-making for the Nelson RSA. We created about 20 wreaths to commemorate the fallen. Everyone really enjoyed gathering together to clean the leaves and to attach them together with flowers and ferns. Above: Resident Max Sladen with his family at the ceremony. Right: Residents Pam Wildermoth and Zoe Naqmay helping to make the Anzac wreaths.
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It’s got to be
good enough for Mum In May 2018 Kevin Hickman announced he was standing down from the board of Ryman, ending 34 years of service at the company. There is no doubt that Ryman Healthcare would not be the company it is today without Kevin, and everyone at Ryman wishes him all the best with his retirement. The Ryman story began back in 1983, when Kevin was a former policeman turned private detective. He was asked to investigate a resthome fire in Christchurch, and he did not like what he saw. “The fire was in an old villa and there were four people to a room all with shared toilets,’’ Kevin recalls. “To me it was crazy, the standards were so poor. But that’s how resthomes were in those days.’’ Kevin would never dream of putting his mother into a place like that if she needed to go into care. “I thought, what would I want for Mum?” And so, Ryman’s philosophy that care has to be “good enough for Mum” was born. Kevin teamed up with John Ryder, an accountant, and together they made a dynamic pair. Ryman – a combination of Ryder and Hickman – Healthcare was registered and they bought their first property to convert into a resthome in 1984.
“I thought, what would I want for Mum?” As well as providing care that was better than anywhere else, the company had to be sustainable, with its systems constantly refined and improved upon. The size of the villages and the facilities offered may have changed over the past 30 years, but Ryman’s core philosophy remains the same. Care is still at the heart of what we do. And it’s got to be good enough for Mum. Or Dad!
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Italian meatballs Meatballs 500g Mince beef 1 Onion diced 2 tbsp Fresh thyme 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1 Egg 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs Salt & Pepper
A note from Ryman chef,
Sugo sauce 1/2 Onion, diced 1tbsp Garlic 1 tbsp Basil, chopped 1/4 cup Red wine
400g Tinned crushed tomatoes 1 Bay leaf 500ml Beef stock
Method • Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. • Combine all the meatball ingredients with the beef mince and mix well, then roll them into golf ball size portions. • Fry all the meat balls in a semi deep fry pan to seal the meat, and place them onto a baking tray. • Use the same deep fry pan to sauté the onion, garlic, basil and bay leaf, then deglaze with red wine and add the crushed tomatoes and beef stock. • Once the sauce starts bubbling, pour over the meatball tray. • Cover with baking paper and foil and cook for 2 hours. • Serve hot on a bed of mashed potatoes. • Serves 4-5.
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Lawrence Slow cooked Italian meatballs are a resident favourite at our Weary Dunlop Retirement Village. It’s a hearty dish that blends well with our new Harvest menus, and residents love the texture and flavour. Furthermore, it’s a healthy option and is easy to prepare. You simply combine the ingredients and let the oven do the cooking – leaving more time to spend with your loved ones. Weary Dunlop chef Lawrence with resident Enid McCauley
Resident Profile
Meet Bruce
When I was younger I rang the bells at church for two years. I greatly enjoyed it but after I met my future wife Lorna, other duties took up my time. I married Lorna in 1949 and we had a wonderful 30 years together before she sadly passed away. We had two children, Bevan and Wendy who are now also parents - I have four grandchildren! During my lifetime, I enjoyed playing sports, particularly bowls and cricket and I even represented Nelson in the 40s and played against Buller before I hung my boots up. I worked on the exchange at the Post Office and I also went out on deliveries. From 1941-1979 I worked at Turfnell’s, which I very much enjoyed. After I retired, I delivered meals for the Red Cross. During that time, I made many friends. I moved into my serviced apartment in 2010 and I love it here. The village is fantastic, especially the gardens. I love flowers and delight in giving people bouquets when I can. So much so that two years ago I got nominated (and won) the nationwide pharmaceutical Good Sorts competition!
During my lifetime, I enjoyed playing sports, particularly bowls and cricket. Hello, my name is Bruce Haycock and I was born on 22 November 1925.
My walker at the village is also decorated with flowers, lights and musical toys, which I use to entertain my grandchildren and those of other residents.
Art class Village lifestyle assistant, Rose Shepard, decided to start painting classes in the village and invited the independent residents to try their hand at painting. For our inaugural painting class our independent residents learned about complimentary colour. The subject for this class was shells and the residents
explored expressionist and impressionist artistic techniques. It was a fantastic afternoon learning about painting and we can’t wait for the next one! Right: Residents Gerrit van der Lingen and Eileen Wopereis creating their masterpieces.
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Easter celebrations
Flower arranging
For Easter this year our resthome residents held an Easter Make & Create class. We created a small hole in the eggs, let the yolk run out and then dunked them in a ‘bath’ of paint. Once dry, we stuck them on to a stick and tied a bow to them. What a great way to celebrate Easter!
We had a special afternoon of flower arranging recently with independent and serviced apartment residents. The residents created arrangements from flowers and foliage gathered by flower enthusiasts Jean Southward and Rose Shepard. Jean also shared her vast knowledge of flowers!
Above: Residents loved the activity and showing the finished eggs to their friends.
Above: Residents Helen Lee, Annabelle McQueen and Rosie Galvin arranging their bouquets.
Staff Profile
Introducing Jessie
Hello, my name is Jessie Tang and I am the clinical manager at Ernest Rutherford. I was born in Malaysia, but completed my nursing studies in the UK. I decided to make the UK home and worked there as a nurse. However, after 15 years, I immigrated to New Zealand in 2003. For the last 14 years I have worked in aged care. I have also worked at Jack Ingles Friendship Trust in Motueka.
I like to take on challenges which this role provides.
I like working at the village, as every day is different. I like to
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take on challenges which this role provides. Another great thing about working at the village is the interaction with our residents. The village has a great team who deliver excellent care to the residents. I am a single mum with two children, both teenagers. When I am not working, I love to be outdoors – except for camping! I am an amateur gardener as well. Finally, I love to exercise and take part in body combat classes!
Knit & Natter On Wednesday afternoons, the village lounge is the sole domain of the Knit & Natter group. The amount of nattering sometimes exceeds the crafting, but they always manage to create stunning projects. This time, the ladies created clothing for the Nelson Hospital’s neonatal unit and what a great cause it is to support. The group delivered their first package to the unit and Maree Arps, a registered nurse from the special care baby unit at the hospital was especially pleased. She said that every piece of clothing will find a home and it will definitely benefit all the babies going home during the winter months.
Upcoming events July
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Volunteer Nelson
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Scam Savvy
Village
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Above: Resident Barbara Newton knitting away.
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