Bob's register Autumn18

Activities coordinator Lyn Nickel with her family at our annual Children's Party

Inside this issue: • Children’s Party • Cashin Scholarship winner announced • Asian taste test • Meet Albie Bob Owens Retirement Village Autumn Newsletter 2018

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Greetings from Brian...

Hello and welcome to the first edition of Bob’s Register for 2018. The year has started off well after a busy festive season!

It has been a delight to start the new year with our annual Children’s Party.

The children had a wonderful time and the compliments from families were lovely. After the fun day for the children we celebrated Valentine’s Day and what is a kiwi summer without a summer BBQ and fish and chips Bob Owens style?

goals. I am passionate about making a positive difference and dedicated to safeguarding quality service delivery.

I love being here and look forward to many more years.

Have a look at the photos and stories in this newsletter – there’s much to enjoy!

I have now been in my role as village manager for three years and what a wonderful time it has been. I strive to ensure our residents receive individual quality attention and care that meets their lifestyle preferences, needs and

Kind regards,

Brian Bark Village Manager

The Ryman Season of The Nutcracker The Royal New Zealand Ballet is hard at work to bring the new production of the muchloved Christmas classic, The Nutcracker, to New Zealand’s stages. The Ryman Healthcare Season of The Nutcracker will be the RNZB’s biggest tour of 2018, opening in Wellington on 31 October and touring to Blenheim, Invercargill, Dunedin, Christchurch, Palmerston North, Napier, Auckland and Takapuna, through to 15 December.

The Nutcracker is the third tour sponsored

by Ryman, following the sell-out success of The Wizard of Oz and Romeo and Juliet.

Brian Bark Village Manager Ph: 07 579 3041

Jan Corbett Sales Advisor Ph: 07 579 2519

Call Brian for general enquiries or any information about resthome, hospital or dementia care.

Talk to Jan about retirement living options and availabilities in the village.

112 Carmichael Road, Bethlehem, Tauranga • www.bobowens.co.nz

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It was a fantastic summer’s day for our annual Children’s Party. The kids were entertained by Circus in a Flash and we saw some fantastic jugglers, acrobats, hula hoopers and balloon twisters!

A magic show peaked the interests of many and a treasure hunt for chocolate eggs was the highlight of the day. Everyone stocked up at the sausage sizzle and of course ice cream was a must in the heat.

It was a magical day and we are looking forward to next year!

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<generic recipe> Bob Scott bowlers take on Melbourne While most of us were sleeping off our Christmas feasts on Boxing Day, four residents from Bob Scott Retirement Village were heading to Melbourne.

The winners of the Ryman lower North Island regional bowls tournament, Arie Molenaar, Shirley Wilson, Ron Scott and Reta Morris, were eager to take on Australian bowlers in the Glen Waverley Bowls Carnival.

“The atmosphere was brilliant. There was a lot of interest in us and people asking how we were doing,” Arie says.

The team also enjoyed their visit to Ryman’s 1st Melbourne village the Weary Dunlop Retirement Village where they had a tour and morning tea with the residents.

ta t, Shirely Wilson and Re Arie Molenaar, Ran Scot a ent Bob Scott in Australi es pr re to d ou pr re we Morris talk there. It’s a social spot,” Arie says.

“Sometimes we’re there for half an hour and we don’t play bowls we just talk!”

They all agree that it is the best thing to have a bowling green in a village as it brings people together.

They all give a very big thank you to Ryman and Denise Thompson, Ryman community and relations team leader, and Russ Nicholls, from the Glen Waverley Bowls Club.

“A lot of people go there just to sit and

“We’re just so proud to be part of Ryman.

Cashin Scholarship Winner 2018 Emma Glasson is all set to pursue her dream career after winning the $5,000 Cashin Scholarship.

The 18-year-old from Invercargill has started her first year studying for a Bachelor of Commerce and she says the scholarship has eased the pressure on her family.

Emma’s mum Deanna is a senior caregiver at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village in Invercargill and started there in 2012 after the family moved south from Christchurch.

Emma says the earthquakes were tough on the family.

“The earthquakes took a toll on us all and mum and dad decided that Invercargill would be a good place to move to.’’

Emma is the seventh winner of the scholarship established in honour of

Ryman director Mike Cashin.

Blair Cashin, Mike’s son, said Emma was a deserving winner.

“We were delighted to support Emma’s ambitions to study accountancy.

She’s part of a family whose lives were disrupted by the earthquakes but she is a determined character who has done well at school through her hard work.’’

The scholarship is open to all Ryman staff and their families.

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Resident Esma Rastrick with New Zealand Women’s Weekly editor Alice O’Connell

The hunt for fantastic grandparents is on!

Ryman Healthcare has joined forces with New Zealand Women’s Weekly magazine in the search for the nation’s Grandparents of the Year.

To help launch this year’s search, Ryman invited magazine editor Alice O’Connell and her team to a lavish high tea at its Bert Sutcliffe retirement village where residents gave them a very warm welcome.

“With so many wonderful grandparents amongst our residents alone I just know choosing the winners is going to be extremely tough – I will have my tissues at the ready too!”

How to enter

Radio presenter Lorna Subritzky, was the MC for the event.

Describe in 500 words or less why you or your nominee deserves to be a winner

“With more mothers working and under so much pressure it’s grandparents who end up picking up the slack either with childcare or financially - they are the unsung heroes,” she said.

For more information head to: nowtolove.co.nz/grandparentsoftheyear for more information

“So we need to celebrate these people and say they’re doing something wonderful.”

Alice said more judges had been brought on board to choose each category winner this year, including Ryman’s own Group Sales Manager Debbie McClure, who grew up living next door to her grandparents.

“I know from first-hand experience just how special the relationship between grandparents and grandchildren can be and I’m thrilled that Ryman is involved with New Zealand Women’s Weekly to celebrate that.

The four categories are: Gran of the Year, Granddad of the Year, Honorary Grandparent of the Year (to recognise those who may not be bloodrelated but whose love is no less strong), and Grandparents of the Year.

Closing date for entries is Sunday March 4, 2018. The competition is open to Ryman Residents.

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Asian taste test

treat just The independent residents had a rare nt Ayu Hardy before Christmas, as physio assista ge of Asian provided them with a delicious ran t, and she dishes. Ayu is a superb cook and hos day, Ayu the is loved by all our residents. On rice, beef made soto (chicken) soup, yellow on ricarica. rending, stir-fry vegetables and salm dessert.

Everyone loved the delicious kolak r chef!

Our residents agree Ayu is a maste

Vintage car

During December, the petrol heads at our village had the opportunity to view cars from the Vintage Car club. The cars we re decorated and displayed at the village during the morning.

There was a good turnout with hal f the village coming along to see the cars! It wa s a great look back into the history of motor cars.

Residents Ngaire and Kerry Bentley loved the bug!

Introducing Jasvir Kaur Hello, my name is Jasvir Kaur. I was born in Punjab, India.

In 2016, my family moved to New Zealand. I live together with my husband, my father and mother-in-law, and my sister-in-law. I decided to come to New Zealand to improve my education.

New Zealand is such a peaceful country with spectacular sceneries and I love living here.

I studied general nursing and midwifery and have experience as a nurse in India.

I decided to study further and obtained a diploma in Health and Rehabilitation Level 7 at Toi-ohemai Rotorua.

I love to spend time with my family and friends. I like cooking and playing games.

Of all the places I wanted to visit, New Zealand was top of the list, so my dream destination has been ticked off!

I joined the Bob Owens team more than a year ago and it feels great being part of such an awesome team. I plan to further my studies andStwant to do a Bachelor Patrick's Day was a lot of of Nursing after another few years with as fun at Edmund Hillary a healthcare assistant. green outďŹ ts, green food, and of course, Guinness!

A big thank you to my Bob Owens family for making me feel part of the team.

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representative. I worked my way through sales and repairs and was then offered a management position in Oamaru. However, a Palmerston North position opened and as we loved the house there, we decided to move there instead.

vey r a H e i b l A Meet Hello, my name is Albie Harvey.

I am married to Merle.

I was born in Christchurch in 1937 in a Christian family of four. I still try to live up to those ideals! At 15, I was apprenticed to a chair and frame maker (frames that make up your lounge suite) and I gained my tradesman certificate. I also worked for A.J. Whites, making antique chairs.

After a while, I started working for Singer Sewing Co. as a sales and service

I loved the job there but with five children Tauranga worked better for us. After settling down I started a Colonial and Antique Repair workshop.

Almost six years ago, we arrived at Bob Owens village and have not regretted one moment of it. We were privileged to see the village grow and attended the grand opening in 2012.

At the time, I volunteered in morning/ afternoon tea, doing the dishes, and bar duties with John Corbett. The bar was open for far longer than it is now!

I thought I had come to the village to retire, but then the Men’s Shed was started and it kept me from frequenting the milk bars!

I want to thank everyone at Bob Owens for looking after us in such a happy family atmosphere.

Shortbread The Ralph Family Recipe Makes approx 30 pieces Ingredients: 450g butter 3/4 cup caster sugar 1/2 cup cornflower

2 cups flour 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method: • Cream butter and sugar well.

• Add sifted flour, cornflour and salt.

• Knead well, roll out fairly thick (1cm).

• Cut into pieces, place on cold greased tray and prick with a fork.

• Bake for 15-18 minutes 180°C. • Leave to cool.

Enjoy!

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Christmas festivities Our village was busy over the festive season with a Christmas happy hour where residents had to dress up as Christmas trees with hilarious results. Our independent and serviced apartment residents also produced and performed their own concert â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bob Owens Glee Club Christmas Concert. It was a wonderful production enjoyed by everyone. Residents also got crafty by creating their very own crackers. The residents created crepe paper hats and put them in the crackers together with chocolates, mini candy sticks and cracker snaps. It was a special and unique treat.

Finally, we held our Christmas dinner where everyone gathered to share in the spirit of the holiday season.

Upcoming Events

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Kay Thomsom an d Jeryl Arche wit h their Christmas tree Keith Costel lo at the happy hour