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Autumn edition 2019
Piirates and princesses brought smiles to our annual event
Meet Stan and Patricia
Greeting cards
Pantomime time!
Greetings from Cathy... Hello and welcome to the autumn edition of Bob’s Banter. I hope that you enjoyed a relaxing break with your family and friends over the festive season. Just before Christmas we had the pleasure to listen to the wonderful Wainuiomata Choir who wowed everyone with their beautiful carols. It was a highlight of the year for me.
Remember our wearable arts showcase last year? Well this year we are doing it bigger and even better, if that’s at all possible! The initial planning is already underway. If you want to be involved in this, please feel free to come and see me. Until next time take care, stay well and I look forward to seeing you soon. Kind regards,
We started the year with a bang at our annual Children’s Party. This year’s theme was pirates and princesses, and everyone had a fantastic time. Read more on this on page 3. Cathy Hiku Village Manager Ph: 04 570 5800
We also held our very own pantomime ‘Forty Winks Beauty’, which was a huge success. Our village is full of amazing talent and I’m so proud of everyone involved.
A note from Debbie... Who would believe we are nearing a quarter of the way through the year! We have been so busy here at Bob Scott, hosting our enduring power of attorney talks, a selling your home presentation, Carl Doy’s musical afternoon, just to mention a few. I have also been playing in the business house bowls team at Petone - so much fun. Bob Scott has been involved with both clubs sponsoring some of their tournaments. Look out for more events coming up!
Independent apartment available now!
The new Trimmer block is looking great. All progress is now inside, so we are really excited. There are still a final few apartments available so if you would like to secure a brand-new apartment, now is the time to give me a call.
Debbie Komarkowski Sales Advisor
Ph: 04 568 2250
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Village news
Pirates and princesses! Our annual Children’s Party was such a hit! Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of our residents and staff turned up to spend a fabulous day at the village. The theme this year was pirates and princesses, and it was fantastic to see so many dressed up. We had the usual games; plinko, splat-the-rat, giant kerplunk, a bouncy castle and face painting. Zappo the Magician amused both the children and the grownups, with his fun magic show, balloon twisting and hilarious shark puppet. The gardeners also had a market stall, selling their Bob Scott home grown produce, with proceeds going to our annual charity partner, Stroke Foundation NZ. After the many exciting events everyone got to sit down and enjoy a fabulous barbeque. Pictured above: Zappo entertains the children. Inset: Levi Wrathall and his son Levi.
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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.
“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
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.
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 Stan and Patricia
spent her formative years in the county’s historic main town. Stan was born in Wellington. While growing up Patricia felt the pull to travel and see the other side of the world. She took on two jobs to save up enough funds for her travels. One day Patricia saw an advert with a very impressive New Zealand coat of arms calling on young people to emigrate to the country. Patricia and her friend decided to embark on their adventure in 1963. One of the main things Patricia remembers from her first days in Wellington is hearing the news of the assassination of US president John F. Kennedy. Patricia became firm friends with Annette Dearmer and her fiancé Peter Hill and they shared a flat together in Brooklyn. Patricia’s promise to her mother to return to England after two years was negated when she met Stan and was introduced to the wider wonderful world of Greek dancing, ethnic food and general fun and laughter, culminating in being queen for a day at her own ‘big fat Greek wedding’.
While growing up Patricia felt the pull to travel and see the other side of the world. Independent apartment residents Stan and Patricia Andis love living at the village. The couple moved into their apartment in 2017 and are very happily settled. Patricia, who was born in Hertfordshire, England,
Prior to their marriage Patricia and Stan attended the wedding of their friends Peter and Annette. After a busy 52 years in Strathmore Park, the couple moved to Bob Scott and lo and behold their new neighbours are none other than Peter and Annette!
Village news
Card fundraiser! Two of our very creative independent residents, Jan Hawthorn and Patsy Hughes spend many an hour making greeting cards. They sell the cards at the Bob Scott Café at the village. All of their proceeds have gone to Wellington Free Ambulance. The ladies wanted to give something back to the wider community.
They have so far made $1,400 in the two-and-a-half years since the village opened, selling a total of 500 cards in the last year alone. They are both very proud of their achievements, and are also grateful to all the residents and families who bought cards in support.
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News from our care centre residents
Summer BBQ
Musical moment
During February the special care unit’s summer BBQ was fun and laughter as we dressed up as cowboys! Our scarecrow named Bobby, who was created by the residents, was the star attraction. Everyone enjoyed the sausages, chicken kebabs, salads and more!
A major highlight for the hospital residents was Carl Doy’s performance. We were honoured to be serenaded and mesmerized by his magical fingers as he performed a variety of favourites including songs from Cats and ABBA, as well as many others.
Pictured: Residents love the BBQ entertainment.
Pictured: Carl Doy gives a show to remember.
Staff profile
Introducing Amelia
Hello, my name is Amelia Denzel and I recently started as the Assistant to the Manager here at the village. I come from an insurance background and dealt with numbers and policies, so I’m really enjoying the change and the variety of tasks. I like getting to know the residents and enjoy working in such a lovely environment.
I like getting to know the residents and enjoy working in such a lovely environment.
I was born in Wellington but moved north after 20 years. I spent the past six years working and living in Mount Maunganui
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and Palmerston North, but I am happy to be back in Wellington. I love winter as my partner and myself are very keen snowboarders. In my spare time I also enjoy sewing, bush walking, and baking yummy treats. I am really enjoying working for a company that truly appreciates and values its residents and staff members, and I look forward to getting to know many more of you in the future!
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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
Pantomime time! Everyone loves a pantomime and in January our very own Forty Winks Beauty (a spoof on Sleeping Beauty) debuted to an appreciative crowd. There was much audience laughter, and heckling of the baddies. Resident Kathi George directed the cast of professional amateurs. Our resident compère for the evening was Don, who did a superb job of guiding the audience through the play. The cast included two princes, one of whom eventually won the hand of the princess. Pictured: Our staff and residents love a panto!
Cathy Hiku Village Manager Ph: 04 570 5800 Call Cathy for general enquiries, or any information about resthome, hospital and dementia care.
Debbie Komarkowski Sales Advisor Ph: 04 568 2250 Talk to Debbie for more information about independent apartments or serviced apartments.
25 Graham Street, Petone, Lower Hutt
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