Stoddart Sparks Margaret Stoddart Retirement Village
Winter edition 2018
Celebrating 25 years Activities coordinator Ariana Harper at our village’s anniversary celebration
Victorian birthday bash
Meet Brian Taylor
A visit from toddlers
Greetings from Merrin... Hello and welcome to Stoddart Sparks. The last few months flew by as we have been very busy planning and celebrating our 25th anniversary. Residents and staff welcomed Ryman Chief Executive Gordon MacLeod and chief operations manager Barbara Reynen-Rose for the birthday party, as well as special guests ‘Margaret Stoddart’, her mother, and even the ‘Queen’! When I think of something 25 years ago, I am thinking about 70s or 80s only to realise that the village was built in 1993! Our newest staff member was born in the 2000s, hard to believe. The village has had a new permanent generator installed. The generator will kick in automatically if there is a power outage to ensure that we have
the power to keep essential services running in the village centre and care centre. We have quite a few activities coming up, so please keep an eye on your calendars. With winter here, wrap up and keep warm! As always, if there is anything you would like to talk about, please pop in and see me in my office. Kind regards,
Merrin Jack Village Manager
Glaucoma presentation During May, a guest speaker from Glaucoma NZ came to the village. The presentation was very informative and provided excellent information on the silent disease. It proved to be very valuable for our residents. Keep an eye out for more interesting speakers coming up! From Susie
Merrin Jack Village Manager Ph: 03 348 4955 Call Merrin for general enquiries, or information about resthome care.
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Susie Cowles Sales Advisor Ph: 03 337 6500 Talk to Susie for more information about independent townhouses or serviced apartments.
Our 25th birthday bash A surprise royal visitor made a special appearance at our village’s 25th anniversary birthday bash. The Queen, aka townhouse resident Veronica Shepherd, joined Chief Executive Gordon MacLeod, chief operations officer Barbara Reynen-Rose, village staff and residents for a special afternoon tea celebration. Staff dressed in Victorian outfits in honour of the village’s namesake and residents Janet Emeleus and Audrey Burton took the theme to heart appearing as Margaret Stoddart and her mother respectively. As Gordon said, our village is a very special place and we look forward to many more fantastic years together. Above: The fabulous staff of Margaret Stoddart. Inset: Barbara Reynen-Rose and resident Joyce Walker. Right: Her Majesty the Queen, aka resident Veronica Shepherd at the party.
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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 our 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 is 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. Chef Lawrence with resident Enid McCauley
Resident Profile
Meet Brian
My grandfather worked for the post office. He also received an award for being in charge of a work gang who laid the cable for the Cook Strait. I grew up in a residential area, with my stayat-home mum who looked after us. My father travelled quite a bit as a sales representative for Scott Brothers who made electric stoves. I left school and went straight into work. I’ve enjoyed playing golf and played competitively at interclub level and presidents grade for Harewood golf club. My late wife was Dawn, whom I met in the Latimer dancing hall. Sadly, she passed away two years ago due to kidney failure. She loved riding and showing horses. We have two children that we adopted. Christopher and Justine. Christopher is a salesman and Justine is a bar manager.
My greatest achievement is providing a good education for my children.
My greatest achievement is providing a good education for my children, sending them to Rangi Ruru and St Andrews.
Hello, my name is Brian Taylor and I was born in Christchurch in 1937. I have an older brother, Derick, and a sister, Natalie, who lives in Tewantin, Queensland, Australia and is now 78 years old.
I now live in my serviced apartment at Margaret Stoddart. My family feels very welcome here when they visit and the food, especially, is great! It is nice to be living worry free, not having to do housework!
Easter celebrations This year we celebrated the Easter holiday in various ways. We had a visit from the St Teresa School choir who serenaded our residents with fantastic music in the dining room. We also held a Catholic Easter communion on Easter Sunday. Finally, some members of the resthome painting club created a stunning Easter display to mark the holiday. Residents Marie Edwards, Doris Burnett and Phyllis Brown with the Easter artwork they created.
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Anzac Day
Men’s club
To commemorate the fallen and the brave men and women who served in the war, we held an Anzac Day service at the village. The service was led by Jill van Degeer from the Methodist Church and residents spent the afternoon sharing their wartime stories. Our painting club also contributed a fantastic memorial board.
Recently the resthome men headed to Bishopdale Men’s Shed to make a bird feeder and bird house. Later on, we completed the bird feeder by staining the wood and painting the bird house. Once it’s done, it will hang from the tree and the men (and the rest of the village) can’t wait to see the birds eat from it!
Murray and Janet Drury at the service.
The men hard at work building the bird house.
Staff Profile
Introducing Jeshiel
Kia Ora! My name is Jeshiel “Jee” Manipis. I am a registered nurse from the Philippines and a new senior caregiver at Margaret Stoddart Retirement Village. New Zealand, the land of the Long White Cloud, is the first country I have ever visited. A multicultural country that has so many things I love. Its culture, delectable food, picturesque places and the people here, are truly amazing!
I am always on board in embracing a new environment and learning new things.
Living in a foreign country has been quite challenging for me. I ventured on a new journey; a
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thousand miles away from my family so that I could grow as a person and learn more about myself, my capabilities and to become more independent. I have met and gained new friends and I consider them as my family. I am privileged to be working at Margaret Stoddart where I find the people to be very kind and welcoming. I am always on board in embracing a new environment and learning new things. My goal is to travel the world alongside my family.
A visit from toddlers Every month our resthome and serviced apartment residents look forward to a visit from the EduKids toddlers from Kilmarnock. The preschool is made up of children, parents, family members and teachers from all around the world. The school is not only multicultural but also has teachers who speak many languages. Residents get to meet the children when they bring their own books to share and love reading to them. The visits always bring out great smiles and laughter for residents, staff and children alike. Residents Doreen Ridgen and Charlotte Verdellen reading to one of the kids from EduKids school.
Upcoming events Jun
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St Teresa’s school kapa haka
Midwinter solstice celebrations
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International month activities
Wellness month
23 Bartlett Street, Riccarton, Christchurch
www.margaretstoddart.co.nz