Jean’s Register Jean Sandel Retirement Village
Winter edition 2018
Royal wedding Meghan Markle (Pat Baker) and Prince Harry (Mark McDonald) with Coral Ogle at the celebrations
A royal wedding
Meet Neville
Anzac Day commemorations
Greetings from Izak... Hello and welcome to the winter edition of Jean’s Register.
The activities team have been hard at work keeping our residents moving and engaged.
I have been working at the village for a few months now and I am amazed at how friendly and welcoming everyone has been. I am very proud to be part of this great community.
The nursing team are working hard in preparation for the myRyman care app. This innovative app will store residents care plans on a tablet in their room, this will reduce our paper based system and our nursing and care staff will now have more time to spend with our residents.
Winter is now truly upon us and the snow on the mountains is a lovely sight. Feel free to join us for tea or coffee in our warm lounge next to the fire. However, make sure to wrap up before going outside! During the last few months we have hosted a wide variety of activities and entertainers, including a fashion show, royal wedding celebrations, and a cocktail party.
My door is always open if you have any queries. Kind regards,
Izak Luther Village Manager
Musical moment Music is a balm to the soul, and this was certainly the case for our residents who recently had the chance to listen to classical violinist, Wellington de Jesus Silva (pictured). Wellington entertains the residents with his exceptional skills and musical aptitude. We can’t wait for his next performance. Jane
Izak Luther Village Manager Ph: 06 751 4420 Call Izak for general enquiries, or any information about resthome, hospital and dementia care.
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Jane O’Connell Regional Sales Manager Ph: 06 751 4504 Talk to Jane for more information about independent apartments, townhouses or serviced apartments.
Royal wedding In honour of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s royal wedding we decided to have our very own ‘wedding’ to celebrate in the resthome. Pat Baker, 95, decided to be our beautiful bride, while activities assistant Mark McDonald took on the role of the groom. The wedding would not have been complete without a fantastic banquet, speeches and entertainment. Our master chef, Lynda Bennett, also created a stunning cake. The residents loved posing for photos with the royal couple and the delicious food! Above: Resident Pat Baker and activities assistant Mark McDonald in the masks of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Right: The stunning cake made by chef Lynda.
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It’s got to be
good enough for Mum In May 2018 Kevin Hickman announced he was standing down from the board of Ryman, ending 34 years of service at the company. There is no doubt that Ryman Healthcare would not be the company it is today without Kevin, and everyone at Ryman wishes him all the best with his retirement. The Ryman story began back in 1983, when Kevin was a former policeman turned private detective. He was asked to investigate a resthome fire in Christchurch, and he did not like what he saw. “The fire was in an old villa and there were four people to a room all with shared toilets,’’ Kevin recalls. “To me it was crazy, the standards were so poor. But that’s how resthomes were in those days.’’ Kevin would never dream of putting his mother into a place like that if she needed to go into care. “I thought, what would I want for Mum?” And so, Ryman’s philosophy that care has to be “good enough for Mum” was born. Kevin teamed up with John Ryder, an accountant, and together they made a dynamic pair. Ryman – a combination of Ryder and Hickman – Healthcare was registered and they bought their first property to convert into a resthome in 1984.
“I thought, what would I want for Mum?” As well as providing care that was better than anywhere else, the company had to be sustainable, with its systems constantly refined and improved upon. The size of the villages and the facilities offered may have changed over the past 30 years, but Ryman’s core philosophy remains the same. Care is still at the heart of what we do. And it’s got to be good enough for Mum. Or Dad!
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Italian meatballs Meatballs 500g Mince beef 1 Onion diced 2 tbsp Fresh thyme 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1 Egg 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs Salt & Pepper
A note from Ryman chef,
Sugo sauce 1/2 Onion, diced 1tbsp Garlic 1 tbsp Basil, chopped 1/4 cup Red wine
400g Tinned crushed tomatoes 1 Bay leaf 500ml Beef stock
Method • Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. • Combine all the meatball ingredients with the beef mince and mix well, then roll them into golf ball size portions. • Fry all the meat balls in a semi deep fry pan to seal the meat, and place them onto a baking tray. • Use the same deep fry pan to sauté the onion, garlic, basil and bay leaf, then deglaze with red wine and add the crushed tomatoes and beef stock. • Once the sauce starts bubbling, pour over the meatball tray. • Cover with baking paper and foil and cook for 2 hours. • Serve hot on a bed of mashed potatoes. • Serves 4-5.
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Lawrence Slow cooked Italian meatballs are a resident favourite at our Weary Dunlop Retirement Village. It’s a hearty dish that blends well with our new Harvest menus, and residents love the texture and flavour. Furthermore, it’s a healthy option and is easy to prepare. You simply combine the ingredients and let the oven do the cooking – leaving more time to spend with your loved ones. Weary Dunlop chef Lawrence with resident Enid McCauley
Resident Profile
Neville Spicer
with high marks and at fifteen I was sent to the naval base at Motuihe Island for three weeks. At 16 years old, a friend and I, drove a 1928 Austin 7 to Ardmore to watch Stirling Moss win the big race. Later, I wrote a story about that trip, which to my pleasure was printed in the Classic Driver. I intended to join the navy, however, I met Thelma and everything changed. I courted Thelma for a few years and it took a while to convince her that I was worth marrying! I spent most of my early years working in concrete plants and car factories, which is where I learned to spray paint and restore vintage cars. I took on an adult apprenticeship as a fitter and turner and worked for a big engineering company for a number of years. I still painted cars and I painted the first fire engine in New Zealand!
I intended to join the navy, however, I met Thelma and everything changed.
Hello, my name is Neville Spicer. I was born in the Hutt Valley towards the end of 1938. In my early teens, I became a sea cadet and after a couple of years I sat my seaman’s exams. I passed
Over the years I have been involved in several business ventures and my oldest son runs an engineering shop I started several years ago. Later, I restored and rode British motorbikes until age put a stop to that! Moving into our townhouse at Jean Sandel has been great. The staff are fantastic and we wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.
Mother’s Day During May, the hospital residents attended a special high tea in honour of Mother’s Day. The residents were joined by their families and staff for the occasion. Residents and guests spent an amicable afternoon together chatting and laughing.
day memorable, and also to the kitchen team for their wonderful and tasty high tea. Right: Resident Patricia Owen with her daughter Caroline McBride.
Thank you to the activities team who worked hard to make the
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A cheesy afternoon
Commonwealth games
We are always looking for ways to have fun in the resthome. Recently a resident shared their recipe for cheese straws and we decided it would be fantastic to make it together! What a great way to spend time together and have a treat!
We decided to hold our own games. The care centre residents enjoyed participating in javelin, shot put, bowls, and last but not least, nerf gun shooting! Our residents were awarded medals on the day and we couldn’t have been prouder!
Above: Residents Mavis Riddick, Amelia Rowlands and Coral Ogle.
Pictured Mavis Riddick, Pat Baker and Gwen Chapman receiving their medals.
Staff Profile
Introducing Nilufah
Bula! My name is Nilufah (Nicky) Morse and I am the resthome unit coordinator at Jean Sandel. I was born in the western part of Viti Levu in Fiji and I have two siblings.
One of my passions is to promote quality of life and quality care for the elderly.
When I am not working, I love travelling overseas, watching rugby games, driving sports cars and kick boxing. I also enjoy spending time with family and shopping, lots of shopping!
I moved to New Zealand 18 years ago after completing my bursary studies in Fiji. In Auckland, I studied nursing and have worked as a nurse since graduating.
I love being a registered nurse and enjoy working for Ryman. Every day when I put on my uniform I feel proud to be part of the team which cares and thrives in promoting quality care for the elderly.
Nearly four years ago, I moved to New Plymouth with my husband and three daughters.
One of my passions is to promote quality of life and quality care for the elderly.
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Anzac Day Every year we honour and commemorate those who served in the war. This year our Anzac Day was very moving. Residents, their families and staff all attended the ceremony in our village centre before heading out to watch one of our residents, Jack Pringle, lower the flag.
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International Month celebrations
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It was a glorious Taranaki Day and later residents shared their stories of the war over morning tea. Above: Our residents gathered on the green for the Anzac ceremony. Inset: Resident Jack Pringle lowering the flag.
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Hospice Taranaki presentation
Andrew London concert
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