Diana's Journal Autumn 18

Diana’s Iournal Our residents made us proud at the inter-village golf tournament in March

Inside this issue: • Children’s Party • Cashin Scholarship winner announced • Out & About • Meet Pamela Diana Isaac Retirement Village Autumn Newsletter 2018

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Greetings from Liz...

Hello and welcome to the autumn edition of Diana’s Journal.

As we said farewell to George Smith last week at a special afternoon tea, I was reminded what a fantastic team of staff and residents we have at Diana Isaac.

There was a huge turnout to see George off and I know that he will be missed. But, I was pleased to see the village is in very good heart!

I was so pleased to announce the new village manager for Diana Isaac, Nicki Brown. Many of you may remember Nicki from the early Triple A days and I know you are looking forward to welcoming her back. Nicki has been working with the operations team as a regional manager.

Nicki is delighted to join the team at Diana Isaac and will start in her new role after Easter.

I want to say a big thank you to Glenys, Adrienne and Anna who have done a fabulous job of looking after the village in the interim.

Kind regards,

Liz Dilger Deputy Operations 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 the rest of the country. The Nutcracker is the third tour sponsored by Ryman, following the sell-out success of The Wizard of Oz and Romeo and Juliet. For information on the discounts available for Ryman staff and residents – talk to your village manager.

Nicki Brown Village Manager Phone: 03 386 3018

Adrienne Todd Sales Advisor Phone: 03 385 3518

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

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

1 Lady Isaac Way, Mairehau, Christchurch • www.dianaisaac.co.nz

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It was a stunning summer day for our annual Children’s Party. We had a massive crowd of 260 children on the day having fun. Our activities included a Mickey train, a super slide bouncy castle, face painting and many more. The Lolly Twist Balloon Lady proved to be very popular amongst the youngsters. Sausages and bacon butties hit the hunger spot, followed by candy floss and ice cream, while Neville Barry entertained the crowd. What a fantastic day!

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Dot’s high tea We have started a new tradition where our serviced apartment residents go out for a lovely afternoon at resident Dot Rice’s daughter Penny’s house. The gardens were spectacular and we had a great time socialising while eating homemade sandwiches and delicious slices. We can’t wait for next year.

Our residents loved the high tea Penny's serene garden

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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 first 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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Ryman Healthcare is proud to be partnering with Child Cancer Foundation in the Haier Big Hoot.

From 3 March till 6 May, 47 owl sculptures decorated by New Zealand and international artists will be displayed across Auckland. One of these owls has been sponsored by Ryman Healthcare.

There will also be 60 owlets mostly decorated by children on display.

Auckland sculptor Jeff Thomson has created the Ryman owl, which has landed at a location in Birkenhead. Jeff’s Tin Owl is made from corrugated iron and is quite striking against the other painted fibreglass owls.

If you live, or find yourself in Auckland, grab some friends and go on a wander around the beautiful city and see if you can find Ryman’s Tin Owl! For a trail map and more information about the art trail, please visit www.thebighoot.co.nz

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Out & about

Rangiora A summer picnic at Victoria Park in up of gro a proved to be a fantastic day for the old independent residents. They loved lunch erb sup English setting while enjoying a pie and a of chicken croissants, bacon and egg n had cake! selection of summer fruit. We eve A lovely afternoon at Victoria Park

Orton Bradley park

Our independent residents enjoye d a beautiful outing to the Orton Bradley Park.

The park, which offers great picnic areas also has a famous rhododendron garden. After the wa lk, there was a talk on the history of Orton Bradley Park, followed by a delicious picnic lunch.

Residents Alva Morgan, May Hogg, Margaret Large and Heather McCar thy

Introducing Zandra Kaye Hello! My name is Zandra Kaye Soriano and I am a caregiver at Diana Isaac.

I am originally from Manilla, Philippines. I live with my husband, Robin, a few good friends and a stray cat!

I was a full-time nurse in the Philippines before I decided to venture abroad. My first stop was Osaka, Japan, as a nurse candidate. During the Japanese training classes I met Robin. After we finished our contracts we got married, and I supported Robin when he decided to take a Health Service Management course in New Zealand.

For years, healthcare has been a big part of me and what I do. I am focussing on the world of health sciences, nursing and reaching out to the elderly. So, it wasn’t

a surprise to find myself pursuing a career as a caregiver.

When I am not working, I enjoy going for walks with my husband. I also love reading and experimenting with new dishes.

I thoroughly enjoy working in aged care.

For me, it is not just a job but showing kindness and respecting people’s dignity.

It is about touching people’s lives, and their lives touching mine. It is an honour to care for the residents at Diana Isaac.

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I met my future husband Martinus Andreas Bruin at a dance and it was love at first sight! We were married for 60 years and have three children; Andrew, Stephen and Jacqueline. All my children are married and they have given us nine grandchildren. Martinus was a market gardener and we lived in the Marshlands.

We later bought our own farm in Winter’s Road.

ruin B y a M la e m Meet Pa Hello, my name is Pamela May Bruin.

I was born in Greymouth in 1935. My parents were Hugh and May Brown. I attended St Patrick’s Primary school and later St Mary’s Secondary school.

In 1952, after I left school, I studied nursing at Greymouth hospital and graduated in 1956. To further my career, I started working at the Burwood Hospital as a nurse.

Our children went to St Joseph’s primary school, the boys attended St Bede’s and Jacqui went to St Mary’s. While my children were growing up I worked as a practice nurse at Redwood Clinic for a few years.

When we retired we moved into a townhouse at Diana Isaac Retirement Village and enjoyed life there for five years before Martinus sadly passed away at 88 years old.

I then moved into my serviced apartment and I really enjoy the company and assistance from the wonderful staff who are always willing to help.

Thank you so much to the staff here and to my friends who have made my life very comfortable and enjoyable. And to my daughter, who has been a guiding light.

Shortbread The Ralph Family Recipe Makes approx 30 pieces Ingredients: 250g 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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Dianaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Journal Residents Murray Daniels, Hokowhitu and Glenda Ria with the students

A visit from St Francis Assissi Late last year our residents got a special treat when the children of the St Francis Assissi school came to the village to help them learn computer coding. The residents got to see the studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own work while munching on chocolate chip cookies which were still warm.

One of the residents was so interested in their coding that she has decided to follow their progress online.

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