Community news

WIN Tickets to the Theatre

As part of our sponsorship with State Theatre, we have 13 double pass tickets we would like to giveaway to our ECH clients and residents to the show Every Brilliant Thing on Friday 5 May, 8:30pm at the Adelaide Festival Centre.

The show Every Brilliant Thing follows a young boy who attempts to bring his mother out of depression by making her a list of every brilliant thing in the world. Decades pass, the list grows, and what was once a game eventually becomes a new way of looking at the world – a world where there is joy to be found in every corner of our world if we can open ourselves to the possibility.

To go into the draw to win tickets, please email keepconnected@ech.asn.au with your full name and email address by Friday 28 April. For more information on Every Brilliant Thing, please visit statetheatrecompany.com.au/shows/every-brilliant-thing

Halifx Cafe Book Launch

At the end of 2022, volunteers and participants of the community café, Halifax Café launched the release of their beautiful book ‘Our Adelaide’. In partnership with the City of Adelaide, Halifax Café and ECH, the group have been developing the book for 18 months and are extremely proud of the result.

ECH resident and volunteer Ros, who was the driving force behind this project, said in her speech, “This little book may only have 40 pages, but the memories it evokes are endless. The memories in here are sure to awaken all of your five senses.”

A copy of the book is now proudly on display in the Hutt Street Library.

Christmas Celebrations

Connecting the Community

Residents from Henderson Lodge wrapped up the end of 2022 with Christmas lunch at the Lockleys Hotel. Arranged by Margaret, the village’s social organiser, the group enjoyed great company and had an afternoon full of laughter.

A Back Pack

Full of Kindness

Residents at Encore Apartments partnered up with Back Pack 4 SA Kids for the first time to run the Christmas toy donation charity. From gifts for a newborn to an eighteen-year-old teenager, the village collectively donated up to 113 presents within three weeks! It’s something truly sensational to see residents and the community donating so much for a worthy cause.

In early December, residents at Encore Apartments formed a resident committee called the ‘ECH Encore Association’ and held their first village-wide event, ‘Meat and Greet’. As the name suggests, it was a BBQ held in the community garden and an opportunity to meet their fellow neighbours. The event was a roaring success with 80 residents attending. With eyes set on the future, the group has already begun planning their next events for the year.

Festive Wonderland

Encore residents Rob and Jan were busy spreading joy and festive cheer to their village and community with their amazing Christmas display. The woodland themed display had running model train, little animal villagers and an abundance of lights and music.

A Splash of Colour

As part of ECH’s sponsorship with the Centre for Creative Health, a wonderful mural was painted on an outside wall of ECH College Grove. The mural is inspired by flora and fauna and creates connections to a calm night sky with moonlight shining through the eucalyptus leaves. Next time you are in the area, come check it out!

Glistening lights

During Christmas, residents at Winzor Retirement Estate pulled out all the stops to festoon the village with bright and cheery Christmas lights! An amazing 43 of the units in Winzor were decked in Christmas glory. 37 of these units, the hall and two community gardens were all decorated by one resident –Alan. Well done Alan!

Growing a Community

During the Christmas period, visitors at The Organik Café in Glenelg South spent some time making wreaths guided by ECH volunteer Tevor. With a shared love of gardening, Café owner Lee encourages this group to experiment and share their knowledge with each other. Meeting fortnightly on Thursdays at the café the group welcomes newcomers.

The sunflowers at our Henley Beach community garden have been soaking up the summer sunshine!

The garden, located out the front of our Henley Beach Day Program, provides a welcoming space for people of all ages and abilities to come together and enjoy spending time outside. If you love gardening then we would love to see you here!

For more information visit ech.asn.au/community-connect/community-gardens

Bring on the Sunshine Beautiful Bouquets

The crew at Cumberland Park Community Centre spent the morning flower arranging with ECH Horticulturalist Dean. With his guidance, the group learnt that with a bit of planning and careful preparation it is easy to create a beautiful flower bouquet or centerpiece that maintains colour and freshness.

To learn more about the activities on at the Cumberland Park Community Centre, visit ech.asn.au/communityconnect/cumberland-park-community-centre

Putting the Tea in Terrific

ECH client, Sarah recently spent the afternoon out enjoying the fresh air with her Home Support Team Member, Jodie. As part of Sarah’s social support, the pair go out every Wednesday to find a nice place to have lunch, a cup of tea and enjoy each other’s company. Jodie knows that Sarah is very fond of her tea so she researches in advance new places to try a pot of tea. On this occasion, Sarah decided to have breakfast for lunch and enjoyed some delicious pancakes. The happy afternoon was photographed and shared to Sarah’s son.

Join the ECH Community

ECH offers a great range of social events, activities and experiences so you can meet likeminded people, learn new skills or share your hobbies and interests. Some of our current group activities include gardening, playing board games, singing, making art and crafts, and a simple coffee and chat. All of these groups welcome newcomers.

To learn more about these activities including dates and times, visit ech.asn.au/events or scan the QR code below.