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Rowena Jackson Retirement Village • Autumn edition 2019
Young princesses Amelia and Olivia a Thomas enjoy the Disney theme
Meet Warren
Raising salmon
Carl Doy performance
Greetings from Nicola... Hello and welcome to the autumn edition of Rowena’s Rambler. It is hard to believe that I have been here for what has been a very busy first year.
entire college was roadside to cheer him on. Our residents and staff urged him on with flags and cheers as he flew past Rowena Jackson.
Driving into the village each day, I continue to be amazed by how beautiful the grounds and gardens are. They are a true credit to Linda, Leesa, Cliff and Sol – our gardening team. The garden brings joy to residents, staff and our many visitors.
My twins Oliver and Lily are now year 5 at primary school and appear to have also taken up the need to ride a bicycle!
This year is sure to be another busy one with activities, upgrades and events!
Until the next newsletter, take care. Kind regards,
On a personal note the previous year saw my eldest son complete his final year of schooling at Central Southland College, and also race in his first Tour of Southland.
Nicola Keast Village Manager Ph: 03 215 9988
It was an emotional day for me when he cycled through Winton with his PlaceMakers team. The
A note from Julie... Life at the village can be very busy and recent months have been no exception. We have had some great events and still have many to come. In April, look out for a musical afternoon with Riversong and a presentation on how to prepare for winter. During May, we look forward to a movie afternoon and our annual art exhibition. On a personal note, my husband and I are excited for our upcoming trip to visit our son and daughterin-law in Germany. We will be visiting a number of cities and countries along the way.
Serviced apartment available now!
We currently have a lovely studio serviced apartment available. It is close to the village centre and is perfect for someone who would like to keep their independence but needs some help with meals and housekeeping. I encourage you to give me a call and would love you to join me for a hot drink in our village café.
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Julie Crofts Sales Advisor Ph: 03 215 9752
Village news
A Disney celebration On a beautiful sunny January day, we held our annual Children’s Party. It was Disney themed, so we had princesses all over the village - plus a villain or two! The day was filled with fun and laughter. Children enjoyed the bouncy castle and spinning chairs. There were also pony rides and trips around the village on the golf cart. Our residents smiled as they looked on to all of the children enjoying the activities. Our Frozen themed room was a hit, with face painting, glitter nails and a piñata on offer. The boys and girls loved the courtyard play area. Mary Poppins helped them to make chocolate spoons and iced cookies. A fabulous day was had by all. Pictured: Resident Robert Donnelly’s wife Jan and their grandchildren. Inset: Assistant Manager Rebecca Wells got in the action by dressing up in a great costume!
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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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Serviced apartment
resident profile
Meet Warren
I come from a family of watchmakers, so when I left school I started a watchmaking apprenticeship. My early career was interrupted by World War II. I served in Italy for nearly 30 months and rose to the rank of corporal. I was discharged on Christmas Day in 1945. We had to wait a long time for a boat to bring us home, and it took more than a fortnight to get back to New Zealand. I then finished my apprenticeship. My two brothers and I took over the family business. I had two jeweller shops in town; Campbells and Warburtons. I retired in 1981 after more than 30 years in the business. I met my wife Freda when she came to work in the jewellery shop, and we have been happily married for 70 years. For 50 years I have been a Rotarian, and I’m a lifetime member of the Invercargill Rotary Club. I received the Paul Harris Fellow Award during my service.
For 50 years I have been a Rotarian, and I’m a lifetime member of the Invercargill Rotary Club. Hello, I’m Warren Warburton and I am a serviced apartment resident here at the village. I was born in Invercargill in 1921 and raised as one of 11 children including seven boys and four girls.
I am also a friend of the Southland Museum and a member of a Southland Medical Foundation. In my younger days I played cricket, and I really enjoyed golf until the age of 92. Now, I spend my time enjoying village life.
Village news
Raising salmon This year our independent and serviced apartment residents were part of the ‘fish in schools’ programme, where we grew and nurtured baby salmon until release. The salmon raising project was done in conjunction with Southland Fish & Game. We had to feed the fingerlings, change the tank water on a daily basis
and monitor temperatures. We released the young fish into the Oreti River. Hopefully they will return to spawn in a few years. Inset: Flora Carson, Marie Lindsay, Shirley Keyse, Rona Crosby and Ernie Nicholson, ready to release the young salmon.
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News from our Care centre residents
News from our Townhouse residents
Carl Doy on song
Townhouse cycling
In the hospital lounge we enjoyed a special performance from a very accomplished musician, Carl Doy.
Recently our townhouse residents visited the Southland Velodrome. They spent the afternoon listening to Bruce Ross of Cycling Southland give a very informative talk on the building of the velodrome. The residents loved getting the chance to ride three-wheeled trikes.
Our residents enjoyed the incredible but humble piano player. He impressed every single person in the crowded room. Above: Carl Doy entertains residents and families.
Above: Resident Noelene Acker loved the ride on the Velodrome’s three-wheeled trikes.
Staff profile
Introducing Nolene
Hello, my name is Nolene Percy and I am the barista at Rowena Jackson. I was born in the small town of Te Aroha, and in later years lived in Hamilton and Tauranga before moving south. I love to cook, and I have owned lunch bars and cafés. I have also worked as a resthome caregiver and cook, and as a school driver for special needs children.
I moved to Invercargill to be closer to my eldest daughter and her family.
Last year I lost my husband to cancer and was looking for a change. I moved to Invercargill to be closer to my eldest daughter
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and her family. I have three children and 13 grandchildren! I also started work at Rowena Jackson’s café, which has been an absolute pleasure. I have formed some fantastic friendships that I hope will last for a long time. When I am not working, I enjoy gardening, reading, walking and meeting up with my friends.
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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 Village news news
A love for bikes Men’s Club members loved meeting and chatting with the owners of motorcycles that had taken part in the recent Burt Munro Challenge event. Our village group got to see the bikes ‘up close and personal’. The owners were more than happy to tell us all about their bikes and how the racing had gone. The challenge includes a series of races along the sands of Oreti Beach. A lot of people came to Invercargill for the motorbike event. Village residents thought it was great the town and district was buzzing. The rally has seen participant numbers swell in recent years. Above: Residents loved the big bikes.
Nicola Keast Village Manager Ph: 03 215 9988 Call Nicola for general enquiries, or information about resthome, hospital and dementia care.
Julie Crofts Sales Advisor Ph: 03 215 9752 Talk to Julie for information about townhouses or serviced apartments.
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