Keep Connected Winter 2023

to the Winter issue of Keep Connected Welcome

When we feel a sense of belonging, we experience a greater sense of happiness, contentment, and overall emotional well-being.

Belonging to a group or community also gives us a sense of identity and self-definition. It provides validation, acceptance, and a sense of purpose.

Fostering a community of belonging remains a constant priority for us at ECH. It is vital to us that you, our clients, residents and your families, feel a sense of connectedness to us and each other.

Throughout the year, we look for opportunities to encourage community, such as events we have hosted through our partnership with the Adelaide Festival. Our Festival itinerary included a morning tea for clients, residents and volunteers, before an exclusive performance by some of the wonderful talent that comes to Adelaide as part of the Festival; a tour of the Andy Warhol exhibition at the Art Gallery of South Australia, and attending some sessions at Adelaide Writers’ Week.

Encouraged by the positive feedback following these events, we will continue to offer further opportunities to bring our clients and residents together in tailored experiences.

Now, with the winter footy season in full swing, we have also been offering free match tickets to clients and residents through our association with the SANFL. We support Walking Footy, a fun ‘non-contact’ version of Aussie Rules footy. No prior playing experience is required. If you would like to get involved in Walking Footy or to sign-up to be included in offers for community events and tickets, let us know at communityengagement@ech.asn.au

Strengthening our community is one of our priorities in ECH’s new 5-year strategy. Other key areas are our long-term sustainability, continued re-investment into our property and independent retirement living villages as well as supporting quality services through our home care, Day Programs and Wellness Centres.

While the cold weather can reduce our motivation to move, it is still important. ECH Exercise Physiologist, Bridget shares her low-impact exercises to help us stay fit and warm

throughout the winter months on page 12. In addition to what we can do by ourselves, we have an array of exercise and movement classes that will not only help you maintain your fitness but also keep up your social connections during winter.

We also encourage everyone to get their flu shot. Our teams have certainly been doing that over the past couple of months to ensure we’re staying safe while being around our clients and residents.

I hope you enjoy reading this edition of Keep Connected as much as we have enjoyed putting it together. If you have any ideas about the magazine, or any of our services, please let us know at keepconnected@ech.asn.au

Warm

Regards, Claire Scapinello ECH Chief Executive

ECH volunteer Christine, ECH Chief Executive Claire Scapinello and ECH volunteer Cathy

CALLING ALL ARTISTS

If you’re an aspiring artist, or professional one, we’d love to see your work featured in our yearly ECH Calendar!

To enter, email photographs of your art to marketing@ech.asn.au with your name and contact number by 31 August 2023.

If your work is chosen, we’ll arrange to collect the original piece from one of our ECH sites or from you for photographing. Please note that the artwork needs to be in landscape orientation.

GIVING SO MUCH AND RECEIVING SO MUCH IN RETURN

We sat down with Emma to learn more about her first job as a Home Support Team Member (HSTM) and the key services she provided, as well as her recent appointments to more senior roles.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE SERVICES A HOME SUPPORT TEAM MEMBER (HSTM) PROVIDES?

We meet with clients to support them with what we call ‘personal care’, which means helping them to get dressed, shave, or perhaps prepare a meal or help them to do a load of washing or make their bed. We also offer social support, transport and medical administration including setting up Webster packs, applying topical creams and compression stockings. I’ve also done lymphedema compression pumps – no single day is the same as any other.

WHAT DOES A WEEK OF A HSTM ENTAIL?

As a HSTM, I worked in the western suburbs of Adelaide and visited a range of people each week, some of whom were in ECH villages and some in their own homes. I got to know the people I supported because I visited them regularly and had the chance to build relationships.

WHAT ABOUT YOUR NEW ROLE, HOW’S THAT GOING?

After being a HSTM for almost two years, I was promoted to be a senior HSTM and then I have recently been seconded to be a Home Support Lead. In the senior role, there is more mentoring of new staff and leading inductions as well as being involved in the interview process. We also go out on buddy visits to be that extra support to other HSTMs. I’m constantly learning, developing lots of skills and a broader knowledge base. I’m not on the road at all these days and I don’t have as much interaction with clients, however, I still receive feedback and liaise with Care Coordinator teams. Working with clients, you give so much but you get so much in return.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT YOUR JOB?

I love everything about my role because it gives me a feeling of giving back to the community. I have created lovely friendships with the clients. I find it’s the sort of job that is instantly rewarding; you speak with people, and they let you know how your actions make them feel. Now that I’m more involved in mentoring other team members, I get satisfaction from being able to share some of my experiences, that I hope will help them. It’s been great at ECH to have support to develop my career pathway.

If you know someone who is passionate about making a difference and is committed to supporting others, we encourage them to explore our employment opportunities at ech.asn.au/about-us/working-at-ech

Emma has been with ECH for almost two years and has experienced a variety of roles within our home care team.

Barry rocks his passion for guitar

ECH Clutterbuck Lodge resident

Barry was 10 years old when he first put his hands on a guitar and instantly fell in love.

It was a gift from a neighbour, and while it didn’t have strings, Barry spent hours in front of the mirror practising air guitar and his Elvis Presley moves.

Once strings were inserted, there was no stopping him.

“I taught myself how to play and as I practised, I got better, and my parents bought me a guitar,” he says.

Throughout his high school and early adult years, music was a priority until Barry started studying law at university and had to “put my rock and roll dreams on the shelf”.

After three years of study, Barry decided to take a 12-month break which turned into a five-year sabbatical, moving to the UK in 1968 and supporting himself by busking around London, England and Europe with friends, and later in Canada.

ECH resident Barry

“The music scene in the UK back then was huge. Whenever we needed to make money, we would just take out our guitars and busk,” he says.

By the early 1970s, Barry realised it was time to return home and settle down with a real job.

“I had no job, no money, but great life experience. Unfortunately, you can’t live off that, so I went back to university and qualified as a teacher, got married and had a couple of kids,” he explains.

“I was still able to play guitar, I never stopped, and I was in bands with friends, and I still am in a band called Midnight Shift.”

Now aged 78, Barry, who still plays guitar every day to “keep supple”, says living in an ECH Village means he has more time to devote to his passion.

“I love living here in the village; it suits me and lets me focus on my guitar playing. I downsized and don’t have to worry about maintenance.

“Playing music is a good thing mentally and physically. I was always torn between living the life of a rockin’ roller, but it has worked out nicely.”

Do you have a hobby you would like to share? Let us know by getting in touch at keepconnected@ech.asn.au

ECH residents Dave and Trish

A fairy-tale love story blossoms

ECH Rotary Village residents Trish and Dave are a testament that love can blossom when you least expect it.

While Trish has lived in the village for eight years, and Dave for five, it was not until 2019 that their paths crossed, and a friendship grew.

At first, they would see each other at Saturday morning group gatherings at the village’s gazebo. Then Trish noticed Dave regularly walking past a friend’s unit as she sat sharing Happy Hour with them.

One day the friends asked if he wanted to join them for a drink, and the rest they say is history.

Trish adds: “We didn’t stop talking that night. We were never stuck for conversation; we just seemed to click.”

Word quickly spread about the blossoming romance and soon the whole village knew.

“We tried to keep it quiet, but when people started to find out we were dating, it was like a bushfire, and news had spread. Everyone in the village was very supportive and it created a bit of a buzz,” Dave says.

After meeting Trish’s daughter and her family in Cairns, Dave proposed on a Port Douglas beach.

“They thought Dave was it and a bit; they took to him quickly. That was the most important thing to me that they loved and accepted him,” Trish says. The couple was married in Adelaide on 11 February this year at Trish’s daughter’s house in a ceremony performed by a niece who is a celebrant. Celebrations continued at the village’s hall, surrounded by 50 family and friends.

“The day was everything we wanted, and everyone had a good time,” Trish says.

The couple has loved the support and community feel from residents in the village, always chatting with friends as they play bowls and Bingo weekly.

“We have developed a nice friendship with a lot of the residents. We get together and have lots of laughs and good times,” Trish says.

Have you recently celebrated a special occasion? If you would like to share your story, let us know at keepconnected@ech.asn.au

We found we had a lot in common, and then I finally got the courage to ask Trish out for dinner in 2020, and we went to the Blue Gums Hotel.

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2023 Gardening Competition Winners

Green thumbs from all around the ECH community have come together to showcase their horticultural talents in the 2023 gardening competition.

From vibrant floral displays and thriving pot clusters, to hidden oasis patios and fairy-tale gardens, the competition highlighted a vibrant display of botanical brilliance.

We would like to thank everyone who entered and shared their dedication and love for gardening and for inspiring others to nurture their green havens.

Be sure to keep an eye out for new and exciting competitions in future Keep Connected editions.

Large Garden

Patio Garden

Small Garden

SHIRLEY LANE

ECH ARDROSSAN RETIREMENT ESTATE SUBMITTED BY ROB AND GLENYSE

BEVERLEY AND JOHN COUZNER

Honorable Mentions

AUDREY FRANCES

ANDREA MCGREGOR

ECH CRICHTON COURT

DOROTHY STASKA

LYNETTE THOMAS

PATRICIA DUKE ROB AND GRAEME SQUIRE

AND SUZANNE WILLIAMS GLENYSE NICHOLS

Leslie’s passion takes flight “

Without the support of ECH, Leslie would not be able to fulfill his twin passions for technology and flying.

As an ECH client, Leslie, 90, worked collaboratively with his Care Coordinator Constance to personalise his care plan.

Constance, who has worked with Leslie for nearly two years, says one of his social goals was to have meaningful conversations and company, and to participate in activities he enjoyed, which included flying drones.

Leslie was matched with ECH Home Support Team Member Wendy, and with her support of transport and assistance, Leslie has been taking his hobby to the south coast, flying his drones near Victor Harbor and The Bluff.

Flying is in my blood. I’ve been flying model aircraft since I was 14 and I’ve also flown control line jets.

ECH client Leslie and Home Support Team Member Wendy

“I wouldn’t be able to do what I love if it weren’t for my ECH social visits. I love going out and flying my drones with my Home Support Team Member Wendy. We get along extremely well, and she enjoys seeing me fly my drones.”

Constance adds: “Having a personalised care plan has made a significant difference to Leslie’s life – he is able to have those meaningful conversations and company with Wendy, and fly his drones which he has a big passion for.”

Leslie also took up painting at the end of last year and is enjoying his time with a paint brush in his hand.

“I never considered myself an artist but recently I was fascinated to learn about (former US) artist Bob Ross’ painting method where his paints can be mixed together to create affects,” Leslie says.

“I find it relaxing, it’s relatively simple and you don’t use tiny brushes. My next project is to paint mountain ranges with trees and a lake.”

Leslie also receives other ECH services including personal care and cleaning through his Level 4 Home Care Package.

Having those extra services allows Leslie, and other clients like him, to focus on what he loves doing most, which has a positive impact on his health and wellbeing.

If you would like to learn more about Home Care Packages and the services you can access, visit ech.asn.au/home-care/home-care-package

Leslie’s painting

WINTER WARMER TIPS

• Each time an ad break comes on whilst watching TV, straighten your legs out in front of you five times each side.

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While turning up the heater or snuggling up with a blanket are obvious ways to keep warm, staying active can also be an effective strategy for fighting off the cold.

Being active doesn’t mean you have to put on your gym gear and break a sweat, there are many simple activities you can do at home that can help get your blood moving.

ECH Exercise Physiologist Bridget shares her low-impact exercises to help stay fit and warm throughout the winter months:

• Try walking up and down your hallway whilst you wait for the kettle to boil, see how many laps you can do.

• When you sit to eat a meal, try standing up and sitting back down five times before you settle to eat.

• If possible (and safe), go for a little walk each day! It may be to the letterbox and back, it may be all the way around the block, whatever works best for you.

Bridget says incorporating simple activities into your daily routine keeps the blood moving around your body, which keeps muscles strong and your body warm. Exercise is good for your heart and lungs and it’s also great for your brain. Moving around and being active can give you a mood boost, improve mental health and helps to improve thinking and memory.

Keeping fit and strong allows you to do more and stay independent for longer. ECH Exercise Physiologists help people stay active, so whether it’s running around after the grandchildren, mowing the lawn or just getting around the supermarket, they can help you achieve your fitness goals.

For more information, visit ech.asn. au/wellness/exercise-physiology

As the winter months approach, it’s important to take measures to stay warm and comfortable at

Community fun at ‘The Cumby’

Looking to get some excitement into your winter routine? Then look no further!

The Cumberland Park Community Centre, lovingly known as ‘The Cumby’, has a wide variety of activities to allow you to try something new, share your skills or simply meet new people. Supported by ECH and The City of Mitcham, every Wednesday there is always something new to try out.

FLOWER ARRANGING

Enjoy a unique workshop where you can let your creativity run wild by making your own beautiful bouquet of freshly picked native flowers. You will be able to take everything you make as a beautiful decoration for your home or a gift for someone else.

ALCOHOL INK ART

Creating artwork using alcohol ink is a popular and unique trend that is sweeping the art community in recent years. Experiment and create an amazing piece of artwork for your home with ECH Complementary Therapies Coordinator Koruna. No previous experience with art is required.

WOOLWORTHS FOOD RESCUE PROGRAM

Partnering with Woolworths, this program is helping to divert surplus fresh food away from landfill. Collecting fresh food from Woolworths in the morning, ECH volunteers cook nourishing, healthy meals with the donated food. Everyone who attends ‘The Cumby’ will receive a free morning tea, light lunch and often leftovers to take home with them.

KNITTING FOR CHARITY

FASHION SHOWS

Pick up some affordable pre-loved clothing and watch the fashion parade! Mid-Coast Styling, a mobile women’s fashion retail business, will also be visiting the Centre soon to do a fashion parade, showing the latest women’s winter fashions.

DEMENTIA AUSTRALIA QUIET ROOM

If you have an interest in knitting and creating items for a good purpose then this group is for you. From knitting bed socks for women’s shelters and rugs for the homeless to sensory blankets for people living in residential care, this group has a passion for making a variety of handmade items for charities.

UKULELE GROUP PERFORMANCE

If you enjoy music and a sing-a-long, come and join in on the festivities and watch Southern Strummers –a 12-person ukulele band. Please bring along a gold coin donation for the band.

Partnering with Dementia Australia, there is a quiet, friendly space at the Centre for carers and those living with Dementia to connect with other people in a similar situation. A volunteer from Dementia Australia will be present to help facilitate connections.

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

ECH Wellness client Barry and Physiotherapist Laveena

BARRY IS MOVING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION

ECH Wellness client Barry knows the importance of keeping active.

A former physical education teacher and later fitness advisor for 13 years to the Richmond VFL Football Club in the late-1960s and early-1970s, fitness was his daily bread.

Throw into the mix Victorian and National athletics championship wins and the role as Head of Education and Sport at the South Australian Education Department, and it’s easy to see Barry has had a long and rich career tied to physical activity.

So, after Barry had a fall and fractured his femur at the end of last year, he knew it was necessary to lean on some extra support from ECH to get back on his feet.

When he returned home from a hospital stay and rehabilitation, Barry was admitted to a Transitional Care Package (TCP) receiving support from an ECH Occupational Therapist, Nurse and Physiotherapist, visiting at home as well as in the Henley Beach Wellness Centre.

Now, Barry is on a Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) and visits the Henley Beach Wellness Centre for weekly physio sessions with ECH Physiotherapist Laveena to improve his mobility, balance and strength.

“I need to improve the strength in my legs and my exercises are doing that. They are absolutely required and beneficial,” he says.

“In the beginning, there was an exercise I found quite challenging - sitting in the chair, crossing my arms and standing up while not holding anything - but that is getting easier to do. I’ve definitely seen improvement.”

During his half-hour sessions, Barry also rides the immobile bike, does leg presses, step ups, sideway walking, upper arm stretches on a machine and with rubber stretch bands as well as lifts axel bar weights.

Working closely with Barry, Laveena has seen his confidence grow.

“Barry was very weak when he first started in November, but now he is a different person and he has improved immensely,” Laveena says.

“It’s been a long journey for Barry, but he’s been patient and hardworking.

“He has achieved progress, goals and functions, but now it’s about maintaining them. With a client like Barry, I have no doubt he’ll continue to do the work required to get the results.”

If you would like to learn more about ECH Wellness Services, visit ech.asn.au/wellness

Safe food storage

STORING FOOD IN THE FRIDGE

Your fridge temperature should be at 5°C or below and the freezer temperature should be below -15°C. To allow chilled air to circulate, don’t overstock your refrigerator.

STORING COOKED FOOD SAFELY

When you have cooked food and want to cool it, put hot food into shallow dishes or separate into smaller portions to help cool the food as quickly as possible. Don’t put very hot food into the refrigerator. Wait until steam has stopped rising from the food before putting it in the fridge.

AVOID RE-FREEZING THAWED FOOD

Food poisoning bacteria can grow in frozen food while it is thawing, so avoid thawing frozen food in the temperature danger zone (5-60°C). Keep defrosted food in the fridge until it is ready to be cooked. If using a microwave to defrost food, cook it immediately after defrosting.

TAKE SPECIAL CARE WITH HIGH-RISK FOODS

Food poisoning bacteria can grow on some types of food more easily than others. High-risk foods include raw and cooked meat, dairy products, eggs, smallgoods, seafood, cooked rice and pasta, prepared salads and ready-to-eat foods like sandwiches and pizzas. Bacteria grows fastest on these foods in the temperatures between 5°C and 60°C.

IF IN DOUBT, THROW IT OUT!

Throw out high-risk food left out of the fridge for more than four hours. Check the use-by dates on food products and discard out-of-date food. If you are uncertain of the use-by date, throw it out.

The last thing we want to do in winter is leave our warm homes to fill up our kitchen supplies. Freezing and refrigerating foods are great ways to reduce shopping trips and can help us save money, but it’s important to store it properly to prevent food spoilage and food poisoning.

ECH Dietician Deepti, shares her food storage tips to keep you safe this winter.

Chicken, Potato and Coconut Curry

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Cooking time: 30 minutes

Serves: 2

To serve Jasmine rice Broccolini

Ingredients

1/2 tsp vegetable oil

1/2 tbsp yellow curry paste

200ml coconut milk

1/2 tbsp light brown sugar

1/2 tbsp fish sauce

200g baby potatoes, halved

250g skinless and boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite sized pieces

2 tbsp cut coriander leaves, roughly chopped Juice of a lime

METHOD

1. Heat oil in a medium non-stick saucepan over a medium heat. Add curry paste and cook for 2 minutes or until aromatic.

2. Add coconut milk, sugar, fish sauce and lime juice, stirring to combine and bring to the boil.

3. Add potatoes and chicken, cover and cook for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Add coriander, stirring to combine.

4. Serve curry with steamed rice and broccolini.

WHAT’S ON Winter

1 JULY - 20 AUG

MARY POPPINS

Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s supercalifragilistic new production of Mary Poppins flies into Adelaide Festival Theatre for a strictly limited season. Adapted from the beloved stories by PL Travers and the original film; the world’s favourite nanny comes to life on stage in a spectacular and unforgettable production.

For more information, visit marypoppinsmusical.com.au

1 JUNE - 21 JULY

HOLDEN HEROES

Holden’s finest and most important machines, never before seen under one roof! Holden Heroes: 1948 to 2017 A Retrospective is a showcase of 18 of the most special vehicles from Holden’s Heritage Collection on display at the National Motor Museum. The National Motor Museum has partnered with General Motors to exhibit some of Australia’s most significant motoring history.

For more information, visit motor.history.sa.gov.au/ events/holden-heroes-a-retrospective-1948-2017

28 JUNE - 30 JULY

ILLUMINATE ADELAIDE

A celebration of art, light, music and technology. Australia’s newest major winter event is a beacon, an invitation, a city-wide spectacle of art, light, sound, and imagination, daring you to shake off the winter blues and rekindle a sense of wonder.

For more information, visit illuminateadelaide.com

28-30 JULY

WINTER REDS 2023

Experience the warmth of the Adelaide Hills with open fires, red wines and rustic fare. Celebrate day and night at the region’s wineries and iconic venues, from cosy long lunching and fireside feasts to live music, art, trails and family-friendly affairs. There’s something for everyone.

For more information, visit adelaidehillswine.com. au/events/winter-reds

1-31 AUGUST

SALA 2023

SALA Festival is an annual celebration of South Australian living visual artists. Held every August, thousands of artists exhibit in hundreds of venues throughout metropolitan and regional South Australia. The extraordinary range of exhibition venues, including online exhibitions, means that you can find art just about anywhere around the state, from traditional galleries to cafes, hairdressers, pubs and other unexpected places.

For more information, visit salafestival.com

2 AUG - 6 SEPT

ECH AND SANFL WALKING FOOTY

Whether you love footy or are just looking for a fun way to stay active, Walking Footy might be the ideal activity for you. Walking Footy is a fun, modified Australian Rules Football program created for people aged 50 or over. Played in small teams on a field the size of a basketball court, Walking Footy is a fun, inclusive and safe game with no running, tackling or bumping involved.

For more information, visit ech.asn.au/walking-footy

31 AUG - 3 SEPT

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL CRYSTAL

Experience Cirque du Soleil’s signature style of acrobatics in uncharted territory with Crystal – a breakthrough ice experience that blurs the boundaries between gliding sports and circus arts. Crystal invites you to suspend reality and glide into a world that springs to a colourful life with astounding visual projections, and an original score that seamlessly blends popular music with the signature sound of Cirque du Soleil.

For more information, visit adelaideentertainmentcentre.com.au

ECH Events

ECH offers a wide range of social events, activities and experiences so you can meet other likeminded people, learn new skills and share your hobbies and interests.

Discover all our current events and experiences at ech.asn.au/ events or scan the QR code.

Community news

Neighbour Day 2023

Residents at ECH Encore Apartments, our team members and the local community recently celebrated Neighbour Day in the Encore Community Garden. Neighbour Day is Australia’s annual celebration of community, bringing people together who live close by to one another.

It was a great day where people were able to enjoy art and craft displays, trading tables, gardening, outdoor games and music. They were also able to learn more about a range of interesting areas including horticulture, wellness, retirement living and receive digital mentoring advice.

Another exciting development was a pop-up art gallery. We heard that everyone had a great time and will be looking forward to next year’s event.

Adelaide Festival

We were delighted to be a leading sponsor of this year’s Adelaide Festival. As part of our sponsorship, Chief Executive Claire hosted some of our clients and residents at a series of small events.

These included a morning tea by East End Cellars before guests were escorted to different Adelaide Festival experiences including a tour of the Andy Warhol Exhibition, watching the Escolania de Montserrat ensemble, and Writers’ Week talks. There will be more opportunities for ECH clients and residents to attend these types of events next year, so please watch this space!

Giving Back on Mother’s Day

In honour of Mother’s Day, women involved in various ECH community groups have been knitting gorgeous bed socks as part of the Purple Bin Project. These bed socks were included in a Mother’s Day Pamper Pack and delivered to young women who are pregnant and experiencing homelessness.

A big thank you to all the women who contributed, and to Eleanor who coordinated the knitting project – we ended up with 59 pairs!

Celebrating

10 Years!

In April, our Day Program at Henley Beach turned 10! Originally named Seasiders, our Henley Beach Day Program was officially opened on 5 April 2013 by Steve Georganas MP with clients and their families, staff and other special guests. Staff and clients celebrated the decade milestone with cake, balloons and laughter. Here’s to many more years!

Fun at Any Age

ECH client George and Home Support Team Member Jodie went on an outing to Million Fun arcade. Indulging their inner child, the pair played claw games and tried their luck to win a colourful plush toy. Although no toys were won, the pair thoroughly enjoyed their visit.

Coffee, Chats and Crafts

ECH residents and community members have been participating in a range of art activities and history talks at The Spare Room café in Grange. Meeting weekly during school terms for a cuppa and a chat, the group has been making personalised cards and creating artworks using botanical inks. Some participants have begun sharing their other skills and interests with the group and we look forward to seeing more of their wonderful creations.

ANZAC Day Tributes

In honour of ANZAC Day, and in conjunction with the City of Mitcham, attendees of the Cumberland Park Community Centre crocheted a light shade as a beautiful tribute to the ANZACs. The light shade is currently displayed in the front window of the Mitcham Civic Centre. It was crocheted using the colours of ANZAC: red for remembrance and hope, white for all the casualties, including nurses and medics, and purple to remind us of the animal victims.

The light shade will be on display each year in the weeks leading up to both ANZAC and Remembrance Days. Clients at our Henley Beach and Smithfield Day Programs also commemorated ANZAC Day by crafting magnificent wreaths to thank those who gave their tomorrow for our today.

Volunteer and Community Engagement Lunch

In celebration of National Volunteer’s Week, we held a lunch to say thank you to all our wonderful volunteers, whose kind contributions enable us to help more clients and run many of our social activities.

We’d like to say a heartfelt thanks to all of our volunteers and to acknowledge that their efforts are sincerely appreciated. We are truly grateful for all that you do!’

Busy Bees

Children from Montessori House Morphettville joined regular ECH community members and garden enthusiasts for some nature inspired craft at The Organik café in Glenelg. Working alongside each other, they decorated banksia seed pods with jacaranda seed wings to make colourful bees for their gardens.

Walking Footy

A bit of rain didn’t stop our Walking Footy players from enjoying their games in terms two and three of the 2023 season! Walking Footy is non-contact, safe and fun for those aged 50 and over. You don’t need to have played football before to be able to learn the game. If you are interested in joining so you can keep fit and meet some great people, please visit ech.asn.au/walking-footy

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.

Winter PUZZLES

WORD SEARCH

WIN!

Once you have found all the words in the word search, use all the remaining letters in the order they appear to discover the secret sentence. Send this sentence to keepconnected@ech.asn.au or call 1300 275 324 by 28/7/23 and two winners will be drawn at random, each win a $50 EFTPOS gift card.

Winners will be announced in the next issue. Last issue’s winners were Ian Claude Ide and Thelma Mason.

BRAIN TEASERS

• I come in many varieties and many colours, you can also eat me or drink me and I can also keep the doctor away. What am I?

• What can you catch but never throw?

• A boy fell from a 30-metre ladder without being injured.

PASS

ANSWERS

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At ECH we are constantly looking at ways to reduce our ecological footprint on the planet. This is why we ask that once you’ve enjoyed this magazine you pass it on to a friend, family member or even your local café so that it gets a long life. This magazine was printed on Forest Stewardship Council certified paper which supports the growth of responsible forest management worldwide.