Shona’s
Shona McFarlane Retirement Village • Summer edition 2019
Rebecca Nelson’s return performance Singing songs from her latest album
Meet Margaret
Father’s Day event
Vintage cars
Greetings from Debbi... Hello and welcome to the summer edition of Shona’s Artyfacts. Rugby World Cup fever stormed the village with residents and their families gathering to watch various games in our village centre lounge. While we couldn’t influence the rugby score, we added some atmosphere with decorations in reception and our lounges. A calendar highlight was our annual Market Day in October. The event is led by our activities team and a volunteer group of residents who donate goods and run the stalls alongside external craft suppliers.
It is nice to have the longer, sunnier days; our gardens have looked beautiful over the last few months with our winter flowers in bloom. Our gardeners have been busy planting our next collection of annual plants, creating something for you all to enjoy as we approach Christmas. Please feel free to contact me if there is anything I can help you with in and around the village. Kind regards,
It was a great opportunity to pick up some bargains, enjoy a Devonshire tea and support a good cause – all funds raised went towards our annual charity partner for 2019/20, the Breast Cancer Foundation.
Debbi Fairlie Village Manager Ph: 04 577 1090
A note from Jacqui… Well, we are getting towards the end of the year – incredible how fast it flies by! We’ve had a very busy time here at the village. Lots of people are choosing to live in our lovely village, particularly in our serviced apartments. You just can’t beat the convenience of having all your housekeeping taken care of, while enjoying the independence of your own apartment! We were lucky enough to have Vicki Lee come and perform her wonderful Vera Lynn tribute show in August, we then welcomed back singer Rebecca Nelson (cover page) who performed songs from her latest album – what a treat!
Serviced apartment available now!
Our Art Expo weekend in late October, held in conjunction with Hutt Art, was a huge hit as usual. Have a lovely lead-up to the festive season, and I hope to see you soon.
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Jacqui Clarke Sales Advisor Ph: 04 567 8725
Village news
Tea fundraiser for Breast Cancer NZ Recently we held a morning tea fundraiser for the Breast Cancer Foundation, our charity partner for 2019/20. Our townhouse, serviced apartment and care centre residents were invited to join us for a yummy morning tea followed by harpist Tiffany Baker’s solo performance on her lever and triple harps. Tiffany has been playing the harp since 1999 and has had great success as a performer and teacher over the last few years. We thoroughly enjoyed her performance. Tiffany gave an informative narration on the pieces of music she played and told us of the research into how beneficial harp music is for physical, mental and emotional health. Our morning tea was a huge success, enjoyed by all. Pictured: Tiffany performs for a good cause. Inset: Molly and John Andreae with Tiffany.
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Serviced apartment resident profile
Meet Margaret
lovely wooded area and is well known for the rock formation, Robin Hood’s Stride. My father had his own business, working as a surgical boot repairer and I recall he helped to design shoes for children with foot issues. My mother was a housewife, and I was number three of six children. I had a very happy, carefree childhood, with fond memories of playing in the woods and swimming in the local rivers and dams. When I left school, I worked in a general store and remember one of my duties was to count the rationing coupons. I then became a nanny. When I married my husband, Trevor, we moved back to my birth town where we raised our two daughters. In the early 1970s our family emigrated to New Zealand as Trevor took up a position with Exide batteries. We settled in the Hutt Valley. I re-entered the workforce as a store manager for a shoe specialist, which was part of Hannahs shoes.
I really enjoy village life, and the staff have helped me settle in.
In New Zealand we spent many wonderful holidays in our caravan.
Hello, my name is Margaret Turner and I’m a serviced apartment resident here at Shona McFarlane. I was born in Bakewell, England, though spent most of my childhood in the picturesque country town of Youlgreave. Our village was surrounded by a
I hadn’t been planning to come and live here at the village, but out of the blue a serviced apartment became available and I decided to take it. I really enjoy village life, and the staff have helped me settle in. There is a lovely community spirit here.
Father’s Day entertainment On Father’s Day we were entertained by musician John Scott. John played the organ, giving us a few tunes and helped us celebrate a family event. John is a regular and very popular visitor to our serviced apartment lounge, and our men insisted the ladies attend the show too.
John played a variety of musical styles for us all to enjoy. A special afternoon tea followed the concert with an assortment of delicious food. A good time was had by all. Pictured: Our Father’s Day residents enjoyed the atrium performance.
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News from the serviced apartments
News from our care centre residents
Vintage cars
Tulip Garden Club
Vintage cars went off with a ‘bang and a toot’ for some of Shona McFarlane’s care residents. Vintage car club members joined us for a BBQ and gave us the opportunity to view their cars. The treat was enjoyed by all, including the residents’ families.
Two years ago, our care residents were treated with a purpose-built raised garden so they could join in actively as part of a garden club. Everyone has had fun with many hours of planting and weeding, then eating the produce.
Above: Residents said it was a perfect day to rediscover the joys of older vehicles.
Pictured: Residents have grown a wide array of vegetables from tomatoes to lettuces and corn.
Staff profile
Introducing Cynthia
Hi, my name is Cynthia Pearse and I am fortunate enough to live only a two-minute walk from my new job here at Shona McFarlane, where I am the Independent Townhouse Activities Coordinator. I live with my husband and 12-yearold son. I am originally from Auckland but have lived in Lower Hutt now for just over 13 years.
Everyone has been so welcoming and lovely here at Shona.
My parents live independently in Ryman’s Evelyn Page village. I visit them as often as I can, so I had an idea of what a Ryman village was like before starting my role with Shona McFarlane in July.
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When I had my son in 2007, I started work as a childcare educator, then worked for a dog boarding and grooming facility. I thoroughly enjoyed this job and I was a big part of growing the business over eight years. This year I was ready for a change and approached the village looking for work. From that moment on it all just fell into place. Everyone has been so welcoming and lovely here at the village. Outside of work I enjoy watching my son, a keen young sportsman, take part in his many endeavours.
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Village news
Opera opening night A group of townhouse residents were enthralled with the opening night performance of The Turn of the Screw in Wellington. The performance of the famous Benjamin Britten opera was attended by Diane and Ray Howe, and John and Molly Andreae. They met up with Dame Malvina Major Foundation trustee Jenny Wollerman, having received tickets from the foundation. The four enjoyed dress circle seats in the Opera House for the performance. Ryman is a long-time sponsor of the Dame Malvina Major Foundation, which often supports New Zealand opera productions. Pictured: Ray, Diane, Jenny, John and Molly.
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.
66 Mabey Road, Lower Hutt
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