ENGLISH EDITION
Quarterly Newsletter
ISSUE #10
Welcome to the spring edition of Villa Dalmacia Day Centre’s quarterly newsletter! As spring arrives, so does another season of joy and social at Villa Dalmacia. Over the past few months, we've enjoyed wonderful outings to Kwinana Golf Club Bistro and Somerville Chinese Restaurant, explored Portugal and Croatia through our Armchair Travel adventures, and welcomed the return of Michael Barbaro for a much-loved sing-along. We've also kept busy with hands-on creative activities, including spring pot planting, terrarium building, and a special Father's Day family tree project that brought many treasured memories to life. Along the way, we welcomed Brooke to the Villa family and said a fond farewell to Nenada, thanking her for the kindness and care she shared with so many.
Thank you for being part of our Villa Dalmacia community. It is always a pleasure to share these special moments with you, and we look forward to creating many more happy memories together in the months ahead.
In this newsletter you will find:
Community Updates
Upcoming Activities
Event Details Warm regards,
Treasa
Recent Happenings
Puzzles
Staff Profile Highlights Treasa Lonergan General Manager
Recent happenings at Villa Dalmacia The past few months at Villa Dalmacia have been filled with lots of fun and creativity. We welcomed new Day Centre Attendee, Brooke Haworth, to the team and farewelled Nenada, thanking her for her exceptional care and support over the years. Our attendees enjoyed outings to Kwinana Golf Club Bistro as well as Somerville Chinese Restaurant, and the sunny winter weather was perfect on both occasions. Our popular Armchair Travel sessions took us on virtual adventures through Portugal and Croatia, sparking fond memories for many of our attendees.
Music brought plenty of joy when singer Michael Barbaro returned for a fun sing-along session, while our Bunnings gardening incursions saw attendees planting colourful spring pots and building beautiful terrariums to take home. We also celebrated Father's Day with a special family tree activity, where attendees shared treasured photos and stories of their loved ones. From outings and music to creative projects and special celebrations, Villa Dalmacia continues to be a place of connection and joy.
Farewell, Nenada After 20 wonderful years at Villa Dalmacia Day Centre, we recently said a heartfelt goodbye to our much-loved Day Centre Attendant, Nenada. For two decades, Nenada has been a caring and familiar presence at the Villa, building special friendships and bringing warmth, kindness, and laughter to each day. Her genuine care and support have touched the lives of countless clients, families, and colleagues, making Villa Dalmacia a welcoming and happy place for so many. While we are saddened to see her leave, we are grateful for the lasting impact she has made on our community and the many cherished memories she leaves behind. Thank you, Nenada, for your dedication, friendship, and everything you have done over the past 20 years. We wish you every happiness and success in this next chapter of your life. You will be greatly missed by everyone at Villa Dalmacia.
Attendee Spotlight: Mario and Silvana For Mario and Silvana, the Villa Dalmacia Day Centre feels a little like coming home. The couple migrated to Australia together from northeastern Italy—an area that is now part of Croatia—in the 1950s and have built a wonderful life here ever since. Today, they attend the Villa every second Wednesday and enjoy catching up with friends, meeting new people and being part of the welcoming community. The Villa also holds special memories for both of them. When the Villa Retirement Home was first built, Mario volunteered as a gardener, helping to care for the grounds, and his father later became a resident. Silvana also worked in the laundry, so both were already familiar with the Centre and its warm atmosphere. Having such a strong connection to the Villa, they decided to give the Day Centre a try—and they are so glad they did. Since joining, Mario and Silvana have made many new friends and thoroughly enjoy the activities, companionship and sense of community the Centre provides. We are delighted to have Mario and Silvana as part of the Villa family and always look forward to seeing them each fortnight. For Mario and Silvana, the Villa Dalmacia Day Centre feels a little like coming home.
Welcome to the Villa Team, Valentina! Many of our attendees will already know the friendly face of Valentina, who recently joined the Villa Dalmacia Day Centre as an Attendant. Valentina first started with White Oak as a Support Worker and quickly became a favourite with clients thanks to her warm, bubbly personality and genuine caring nature. It wasn't long before she won people over with her positive attitude, kindness and willingness to help wherever she could. Originally from Rome, Italy, Valentina moved to Australia and now enjoys life here with her eight-year-old son. She is delighted to be part of the Villa team, where she can spend each day engaging with attendees, sharing conversations and supporting activities in our vibrant multicultural community.
Puzzle Time WORD SEARCH
SUDOKU
FLOWERS
GREEN
BIRDS
BLOSSOM
HAPPY
SUNSHINE
JOY
HAYFEVER
GRASS
Upcoming Activities There’s plenty to look forward to at Villa Dalmacia over the coming months. We’ll be celebrating Halloween with some spooky fun and festivities, while our popular Armchair Travel series will transport us to the beautiful sights and culture of Greece. We’re also looking forward to another visit from Father Giancarlo for Mass, providing a special opportunity for reflection within our community. For those who enjoy getting out and about, we have outings planned to BBQ at Bibra Lake and The Local House, offering delicious food with a change of scenery.
We’ll also celebrate Portugal Republic Day with themed activities, music, and cultural traditions, while the much-loved Accordion Man will keep our toes tapping with his fabulous musical performance. With so many exciting activities ahead, there will be plenty of opportunities to connect and enjoy time together at Villa Dalmacia.
Thank you for reading!
Villa Dalmacia Day Centre: 27 Gorham Way, Spearwood WA 6163 Phone: 08 9418 5222 www.whiteoak.com.au