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Shona McFarlane Retirement Village • Autumn edition 2019
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Meet Hazel
Diamond celebration
Classical journey
Greetings from Debbi... Hello and welcome to the autumn edition of Shona’s Artyfacts.
wonderful to see so many children enjoying the festivities with their grandparents.
It’s hard to believe time has flown and Christmas is now a distant memory. It was my first Christmas at “Shona” and I can now say we certainly know how to celebrate the festive season!
We are now looking forward to the NZSO’s Ryman-sponsored Classical Journey tour and incorporating their music into our activities programme.
Some highlights were the carols with our village choir and our Christmas lunches and dinner.
Please feel free to contact me if there is anything I can help with in and around the village.
Another high point over summer was our annual Children’s Party. This is a special day in our village as it brings together our residents and families to celebrate the start of the year and is a true reflection of our community spirit.
Kind regards,
The theme was Moana (from the Disney movie) so the day was full of fun with a barbeque, pony rides, face painting, a petting zoo and much more. It was
Debbi Fairlie Village Manager Ph: 04 577 1090
A note from Jacqui... It’s been a lovely start to the year. I have been keeping busy, welcoming our new serviced apartment residents into the village. Serviced apartments are a great option if you want to retain your independence but need a little bit of help with meals and housekeeping. We’ve recently had Bryce Williams, of Gibson Sheat Lawyers, speak about the importance of appointing enduring powers of attorney. Musical Director Zac Johns (pictured right) from the NZ Symphony Orchestra also joined us for a talk (read more on page 12). I love getting out into the community, so do let me know if you’re involved with a group that you’d like me to get touch with!
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Jacqui Clarke Sales Advisor Ph: 04 567 8725
Children’s Party There were plenty of happy families, hugs and smiles at our Children’s Party in mid-January. We’re not sure who had the most fun; was it the children, the parents or the grandparents and great-grandparents? Face painting was a favourite activity for our visitors, adding splashes of colour for the summer party. One trio of youngsters gathered keenly around a huge cake decorated with hundreds and thousands, waiting for a slice to enjoy. There was a chance to get up close and personal with animals including guinea pigs, which proved cute and irresistible to young animal lovers. An outdoors bouncy castle provided an outlet for those wanting an action-packed afternoon, while others were content to simply sit back and watch the celebrations. Pictured: Children made the most of time with their families at the annual party.
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Long Road Home brings team together Ryman supports veterans’ charity event A memorial service to celebrate the end of The Long Road Home charity trek brought a tear to the eye for many involved in the walk. The walk was organised to raise awareness for post-traumatic stress injury (PTSI), and was sponsored by Ryman Healthcare. The early new year trek from St Arnaud along 110km of high-country station roads ended in Hanmer, on January 12, with a memorial service at Soldier’s Block in the South Island township. Dozens of onlookers gathered at the block to hear accounts from the New Zealand Mounted Rifles Charitable Trust (NZMRT) team that took part in the horse-ride and walk. They had followed the route taken by soldiers returning from World War 1, 100 years ago, but with the benefit of blue-sky days and a support team.
The event remembered that soldiers returning from WW1 were often left to make their own way home. Many felt abandoned, hopeless and segregated from their fellow Kiwis after witnessing the horrors of war. The walk was a success and Ryman has signed on to support the trek next year, and the plan is to make it an annual event. The trust was also in contact with overseas groups, to help spread the idea of supporting those with PTSI. PTSI continues to impact the lives of soldiers that have served in arenas such as Korea, Malaya, Vietnam, Timor and Afghanistan. “I think 800 people a year are exiting our current armed forces … some of those will definitely be suffering from PTSI,” Mark said.
Organisers Bernard Shapiro, Murray Hill and Mark Appleton, president of the NZMRT, said the group was raising funds for people suffering from PTSI as a result of traumatic events.
The walk was a success and Ryman has signed on to support the trek next year, and the plan is to make it an annual event.
There were wreaths laid at the memorial on behalf of Ryman, a sponsor of the trust and its work.
Above: NZMRT members, Ryan Haigh and Anna Keehan, with their horses.
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Book review
Dust to Gold The compelling story of Bendigo station, home of Shrek. Written by John Perriam and photographed by Stephen Jaquiery. This fascinating history of Central Otago’s iconic Bendigo Station is illustrated with stunning photographs of a wild and rugged landscape. It also showcases the farms owners, the Perriam Family as well as stockmen, animals, wildlife and memorable characters including the legendary Shrek, filling the pages with vibrant colour. Shrek was the woolly hermit merino, whose story captivated the world when he was discovered high in a mountain cave after avoiding muster for six years. Read about his famous discovery and his subsequent travels throughout the country as an ambassador for Cure Kids. Incidentally, all profits from the sale of Dust to Gold will also go to Cure Kids, a worthy charity for sick children. As you read, you begin to feel part of this resilient family, joining them in their struggles and setbacks as they nurture the land in their care while also promoting their merino breed of sheep from “fleece to fashion”. I felt their pain as they watched their family’s original farm, brimming with memories and dreams, sink below the waters of Lake Dunstan: the trigger
for the eventual purchase of Bendigo Station. From droughts, weeds, gorse and rabbits to indifferent bureaucrats and meddling politicians, many battles were fought and not always won. The Perriam family story is a compelling one. “For me it was a nostalgic reminder of my roots in the nearby North Otago high country.” This is a book for rural and urban dwellers alike. For me it was a nostalgic reminder of my roots in the nearby North Otago high country. It is also an insight into the lives of those who work with and care for our land and country, a blue print on diversifying and a connection with the past for us all. John Perriam’s prose is easy and uncluttered, with the pages full of accurately drawn high country characters and the sometimes cruel events impacting on the lives of his family. Reviewed by Phyllis Thorby Edmund Hillary Retirement Village.
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Melbourne bowls challenge Ryman supports trans-Tasman bowls excursion A group of Charles Upham village lawn bowls enthusiasts have made the most of a trip across the Tasman making friends and enjoying some Ryman hospitality in Melbourne. The group of bowlers and supporters from the Canterbury-based village took on some of the best from Australia at Melbourne greens located at the Glen Waverley Bowls Club, not too far from where Ryman’s Weary Dunlop and Nellie Melba villages are based. They won the right to represent Ryman having topped a South Island Ryman village competition held at Charles Upham village in November. The bowlers Barbara McJarrow, Bruce McCorkindale, Alan Pegley and Frances McDowell plus supporters Trevor McJarrow, Anna Armstrong and Gill Small flew out on Boxing Day and stayed in Australia until New Year’s Day. Ryman is a major sponsor of the Glen Waverley club and bowls carnival. Alan says the team competed on four of the five days in the open competition. “The calibre of competition was of a very high standard with many of the locals having represented Victoria and Australia,” Barbara says.
“We won a few and lost more than we won,” Alan adds. Two days saw temperatures in the mid-30s, with more than 150 players at the club to contend with the sweltering conditions. The thermometer reached 36.4 degrees on the first day. Between them the group members have been bowling for a considerable number of years and have watched changes in the game including more modern bowls running on a ‘tighter draw’, meaning they don’t have to be played so wide. Nowadays the events are social, colourful and regularly held at most Ryman villages.
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Gemma wins the Cashin Scholarship Gemma Ballantyne’s year has got off to the best start possible thanks to the 2019 Cashin Scholarship.
Gemma has opted for a pharmacy degree after her first year, which adds another four years at university followed by an internship.
Gemma, 18, will use the scholarship to fund her pharmacy studies at the University of Otago in Dunedin.
Gemma’s looking forward to starting back at university and says the scholarship will be a big help with a busy year of learning ahead.
She was thrilled to get the news.
“I’m thrilled to win and I’m honoured that the Cashin family selected me,” Gemma says.
“I’m thrilled to win and I’m honoured that the Cashin family selected me.” “It’s awesome to win. It means that it will ease the financial stress this year and allow me to focus on my studies so that I can be the best that I can be.” Gemma has been part of the Ryman family since 2016, when she was a part-time receptionist at Anthony Wilding Retirement Village in Christchurch. She says she loved the job from the very start. “I was 16 and it was my first job and I couldn’t have had a better place to work. I loved talking to the residents, they were always interested in what I was studying and it was like having 200 grandparents.” In 2018 she began her first year at university, studying health sciences at Otago University. She worked at Yvette Williams Retirement Village in Dunedin part-time to support herself.
“I’m really grateful.” Blair Cashin, Mike Cashin’s son, said the family wished Gemma all the best with her studies. There were 100 applicants this year, a record for the scholarship.
The Cashin Scholarship The Cashin Scholarship was established to honour the memory of former Ryman director Mike Cashin. Mike was a strong believer in the power of education to change lives and was a great advocate for Ryman Healthcare and its staff. The scholarship is designed to provide a helping hand to members of the Ryman family who are taking on tertiary study. Each year the Cashin family help select the winner of the $5,000 grant, which is intended to help with study costs.
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Independent resident profile
Meet Hazel
I have worked as a doctor’s nurse and receptionist, a school nurse, and oncology care in private homes. I worked here at Shona McFarlane as a RN for seven years from when it opened in 2000. In 1963 I met and married a New Zealander and came to New Zealand. We mainly lived in Upper Hutt. I have four children, my two sons live in Buenos Aires, Argentina. One daughter lives in the Wairarapa and my other daughter lives in Hope, Nelson. I am also blessed to have eight grandchildren. I enjoy sharing time with family and friends, playing bridge, doing volunteer work, walking, gardening and writing. I have been very fortunate to have travelled widely, sharing special time with family and friends in different parts of the world, and very often on visits to my beloved England.
In 1963 I met and married a Kiwi and came to New Zealand. We mainly lived in Upper Hutt.
So, when my health meant I had to change my lifestyle, I did not hesitate to come here to this attractive, caring village.
Hello, my name is Hazel Herbert and I’m a townhouse resident here at Shona McFarlane. I grew up in a small country village in Somerset, England. I trained as a registered nurse at St George’s Hospital, on Hyde Park corner, in London, spending my last year specialising in neurosurgery and psychiatry.
One of my best working experiences was working for Ryman, so now I’m enjoying the benefits of the Ryman philosophy of “it’s got to be good enough for Mum”. I am very happy living here.
Diamond celebration Townhouse residents Elaine and Jack Ward have recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Before they met Elaine Taylor lived with her parents in Ariki Street, Lower Hutt while Jack Ward boarded nearby. Introduced by friends, they both attended Knox Presbyterian
Church and married on February 7, 1959. Elaine worked in the church office for 22 years, while Jack studied accountancy and became church treasurer. Their first-born Judith arrived in 1963 and Gary in 1967. They have six grandchildren. Congratulations!
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News from independent residents
News from our care centre residents
News from our independent residents
Summer colour
Out & About
The summer growth has been amazing in our village gardens, with the yellow and orange marigolds particularly stunning.
When we took townhouse residents on a Palmerston North day trip they chose to visit the Te Manawa museum, learning about rugby, science and the art collections.
Our hospital residents’ vegetable garden is also benefiting from the warm weather – we are onto our third crop of beans and have lettuces growing madly. Pictured: Debbi Fairlie with Lesley MacLean, whose husband is in the village, harvesting beans.
We had huge burgers for lunch and stopped to buy fresh produce and ice cream on the way home. Pictured: Van Driver Kevin Taylor with Jocelyn Gell and Wally Wolstenholme.
Staff profile
Introducing Abhishek
I grew up in the small hometown in Ambala, close but not too close to New Delhi.
Hello, my name is Abhishek Kochar and I work as a chef at Shona McFarlane. I have been here for four months, and the work-life balance is remarkably good.
I worked in as a chef. I then had two months travelling around Asia, trying things such as surfing and diving in Bali, kayaking in Ha Long Bay and much more.
I focus on my computer science studies during my days off. I also enjoy exercising and seeing where the day takes me.
I am a big fan of personal growth and have also read many books to make life better for me and people around me.
I grew up in the small hometown in Ambala, close but not too close to New Delhi. I used to play football lots back home, and still do here occasionally.
Other restaurants I have worked in include the Steer & Beer (as senior sous chef), and Wellington’s The Old Bailey bar.
I’ve worked in a few restaurants. Soprano was the first eatery
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Even with these various skills I still don’t come close to my mother’s cooking ability!
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Savoury or sweet profiteroles fi Ingredients ¾ cup water 125g butter 1 cup high grade flour
Pinch of salt 4 eggs
Savoury filling 150g middle rindless bacon
Sweet filling 200g fresh or frozen raspberries 3 tbsp icing sugar 2 tbsp lemon juice 200ml double cream 150g white chocolate 50g shelled pistachio
(diced)
500g smoked chicken breast (diced)
125g sour cream 125g mayonnaise ½ cup spring onions
A note from Ryman chef,
Timothy Garlick This makes a delicious finger food as it’s small and easy to eat. It’s always a big hit with everyone and you can change it up and serve it as an entrée or dessert. This is on the menu at Jane Mander Retirement Village and the residents absolutely love it!
(finely chopped)
Profiterole method
Sweet filling
• Preheat oven to 180˚C. • Bring water to the boil in saucepan, add butter and stir until melted. Sift in flour and salt, and mix with a wooden spoon over a low heat until the paste starts to dry out. Allow to cool. • Place paste in a bowl and beat in eggs, one at a time, mixing really well after each egg is added. • Place tablespoonfuls of mixture onto a tray lined with baking paper. Bake for 20 minutes. Cool profiteroles on a wire rack.
• Put the raspberries, icing sugar and lemon juice into a food processor or mini blender and blitz until smooth. Press through a sieve into a bowl. • Whip the cream until stiff, then fold in 4tbsp of the raspberry sauce. Spoon the filling into a piping bag and make a hole in each profiterole. Make sure the profiteroles are cool before piping in the filling. • Break up the chocolate into a small bowl and melt in the microwave on low for 1½-2 mins. Leave to cool briefly until slightly thickened. • Carefully spoon the melted chocolate over each filled profiterole and sprinkle with pistachios. Leave to set. To serve, drizzle the remaining raspberry sauce over the profiteroles.
Savoury filling • Fry the diced bacon and place in a bowl to cool. Add the diced chicken with the sour cream, mayonnaise and spring onions. Slice the top off the puff, add the filling and put the lid back on top. • Serve with your favourite chutney.
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Village news Living Option
Classical journey Musical director Zac Johns recently gave an entertaining talk to residents and guests with stories of touring with the NZ Symphony Orchestra. The audience was able to listen to a sample of pieces played in the NZSO’s Ryman-sponsored Classical Journey. He also gave a behind-thescenes glimpse of what it is like to belong to the orchestra, which he described as a family. Zac talked about the trials of touring with such precious instruments, and the logistics of getting them to the venue at the same time as the players! Classical Journey is the orchestra’s biggest tour of the year and features four 18th century composers. Above: Zac with resident Ruth Andrew and Sales Advisor Jacqui Clarke.
Debbi Fairlie Village Manager Ph: 04 577 1090 Call Debbi for general enquiries, or any information about resthome or hospital care.
Jacqui Clarke Sales Advisor Ph: 04 567 8725 Talk to Jacqui for more information about townhouses or serviced apartments.
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