Wilding’s Rallies Anthony Wilding Retirement Village • Autumn edition 2019
Kids and residents lo oved our ‘wild west’ theme an nd the warm summer weath her
Meet Jack and Helen
Chinese New Year
Race day glamour
Greetings from Sharon... Hello and welcome to the autumn edition of Wilding’s Rallies. While the summer weather has been hot and sometimes windy, the team here has ensured that residents are enjoying a range of indoor and outdoor activities.
We had a very excited group of children come in with their parents for our country and westernthemed Children’s Party.
Our gardeners have been keeping our gardens looking beautiful in these conditions. Thank you team!
Cowboys, cowgirls and farm animals were everywhere, Our food options included burgers, chips and of course cupcakes. Our residents loved the experience and having their families there. My thanks go to the activities and kitchen team for a wonderful afternoon.
It is always a highlight to have volunteers come into the village to spend time with our residents.
I look forward to 2019 and the many more fun events it will bring.
Just prior to Christmas, we invited these wonderful people to a function to thank them. They all make such a difference to the lives of our residents.
Kind regards
Sharon Armstrong Village Manager Ph: 03 338 5820
Other heart-warming moments included seeing residents and staff enjoying each other’s company over this busy month. Thank you all.
A note from Susie What a summer we have had! I hope you are now enjoying these autumn days. I have taken over from the lovely Claire Poulsen as sales advisor at the village, and thought I should let you know a little about myself. I was the sales advisor at both Essie Summers and Margaret Stoddart villages before I moved to Anthony Wilding to be closer to the community I call home. I have two wonderful sons aged 24 and 26. The oldest boy is getting married in October, so that’s very exciting for our family.
Two-bedroom townhouse available.
At the village in February we had Carl Doy perform, and a local lawyer came in to talk about Enduring Power of Attorney. We have a two-bedroom townhouse available now. If you would like to view this beautiful home please call me to arrange a time that suits you.
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Susie Alayne Sales Advisor Ph: 03 338 7696
Welcome to the Wild West! There was a wonderful atmosphere at Anthony Wilding in January as youngsters soaked up the sun at our wild west-themed Children’s Party. Everyone, including the hardworking chefs, felt the heat, not that those attending the annual event minded too much - there was fun to be had! Residents, parents and children mixed and mingled and made the most of the treats on offer. A balloon master showed off some party tricks, and our Wild West party theme was brought to life with hay bales, cowboy boots and saddles. There were plenty of cowboy hats on show by staff and children alike. Watching the children’s faces was perhaps the best magic show. Their delight was enjoyed by all. Pictured above: Margaret Early with Alba, Maud, Flynn and Freya. Pictured right: Village staff in their wild west gear.
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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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Townhouse Resident Profile
Meet Helen and Jack
Jack and Helen moved into their townhouse at the end of last year and even though ‘home’ was a farm down Ashburton way for most of their lives, Jack and Helen settled into the community easily. “We’re farmers, so it’s a wee bit strange to come to Christchurch when such a big part of our lives was spent in mid-Canterbury and Ashburton,” says Jack. “But we like the ambience of Anthony Wilding and it’s on the right side of Christchurch for us.” The move from the farm was prompted by thinking of the future. “We’re both getting to that age and we’re trying to be proactive,” says Jack. For Jack and Helen, the fact that they can visit their friends in the city and go play tennis, without ever having to worry about their home is what retiring is all about.
It’s a nice balance here... not too busy but not too quiet. It feels like home.
“It feels like home,” says Jack.
For Jack and Helen Allan, Anthony Wilding’s fantastic views isn’t what they love most about the village. “It’s a nice balance here for us, not too busy but not too quiet,” says Jack. “It feels like home.’’
The couple are enjoying life and participating in as many activities as they can. “While we enjoy our independence, we do feel part of the community,” says Helen. “We’re very lucky,” Jack adds.
Village news
Chinese New Year Kunekune pigs stole the show during Chinese New Year celebrations at our village. We were lucky to have the two lovely animals visit our main lounge; and they fitted in with the theme – 2019 is the year of the pig. Residents helped the village celebrate the occasion,
bringing out colourful New Year decorations and dressing up. The pair of Kunekunes got so comfortable with the attention, they just had to let their hair down by snuggling down on the carpet to get petted. Inset: Hospital resident Teresa Wong pats the Kunekune pigs.
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News from our Care Centre Residents
Gingerbread crafts
A joyful season
During December some of our residents made gingerbread houses for a crafts morning, with everyone happy with the tasty result.
Christmas is the season when the world remembers the birth of Jesus and when families gather together. At the village we celebrated this wonderful event with beautiful meals, gifts, and parties. Santa got involved too!
The decorations kept with a festive theme and combined sweets, sugar and spice. Pictured: Residents continue a sweet tradition.
Pictured: Eve Riley with Santa Claus at the celebrations.
Staff Profile
Introducing Donna
Hello, my name is Donna Bradford, and I came to New Zealand with my family back in 2011. I moved here from outside of a small town in West Sussex called Bognor Regis. I spent my early holidays in Cornwall and Devon.
I love helping the residents and cooking healthy food for a healthy mind.
I originally started here at the village in 2012 as a night caregiver. I am now enjoying the role of Assistant to the Manager. I have three children, two of which also work within Anthony Wilding.
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On hot days our family goes to the lake. We also enjoy camping, even when the inflatable bed goes down and I end up sleeping on the ground! I do enjoy watching football and stopping Laura, our receptionist, talking about the cricket. At home I’ve managed to grow some vegetables. Considering I grew up on a farm I should have tried it sooner… but I really haven’t got green fingers!
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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
Trotting Cup glamour New Zealand Trotting Cup Day provided the backdrop for one of the most glamorous and highly anticipated social events of the year. Residents went ‘all out’ for our celebrations, with gents in their best ties and ladies rocking the village with their fascinators and stylish hats. There were winners and losers on the day, particularly at the race track, but at Anthony Wilding everyone was coming up smiles. There were a few prizes to be had too, particularly for the best dressed! This spectacularly fashionable day was nicely rounded out by cakes and fun. Pictured: Resthome resident Ron Wright, one of the best dressed men, with Senior Carer Beth Capistrano.
Sharon Armstrong Village Manager Ph: 03 338 5820 Call Sharon for general enquiries, or information about resthome, hospital and dementia care.
Susie Alayne Sales Advisor Ph: 03 338 7696 Talk to Susie for information about independent townhouses or serviced apartments.
5 Corbett Crescent, Halswell
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