Malvina's Overtures Autumn 2019

Malvina Major Retirement Village • Autumn edition 2019

Children’s Party Residents and young visitors enjoy a great summer event

Meet Jim & Jean

Chef’s choice

Summer sensations

Greetings from Lynne...

Hello, and welcome to the autumn edition of Malvina Overtures.

What a lovely summer we have had, with some record-breaking temperatures and not too much rain. Thankfully Wellington doesn’t experience the wild extremes like other centres.

The village remained busy over the festive season with lots of fun events that carried on into the new year.

The construction team took a well-earned break over the Christmas and New Year period. They are now getting stuck in for the final push to get t he Figaro apartment building finished later this year. The rebuilt independent apartments will be a welcome addition.

reception area at the care centre end of our village centre. It is anticipated that the work will take 10 to 12 weeks to complete.

Apologies to our residents, families and guests for the disruption, and thanks for using alternative lifts and stairs. We’re ensuring a safe working and living environment in the village during this period.

As always, my door is open if you have any questions.

Kind regards,

Lynne Peirse Village Manager

There are other bits of construction underway in our village. We are replacing the lift beside the

Ph: 04 478 3754

A note from Bronwyn...

Once again, our annual summer garden party was a success. Wellington gave us a calm, sunny day for the occasion. It’s always nice to see the residents and guests dress up in their hats. It was also great to see the deck of our conservatory being used, with the lovely outlook to the Wellington harbour.

At our village we have a few groups playing Mahjong. So, if you would like to participate give me a call.

Independent apartment available now!

There are a lot of enquiries for both our independent and our serviced apartments. These beautiful homes have a lot to offer so it’s no surprise how popular they are.

If you would like to find out more about the living options available at the village, please do give me a call.

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Bronwyn Barry Sales Advisor Ph: 04 478 3422

Village news

Children’s Party Our annual Children’s Party in January drew a good crowd of lively youngsters, happy to show off to village residents.

Dressing up was a major theme for the party, with special appearances by Batman and Captain America at the event.

The bouncy castle was a firm favourite, and BJ Bear was one of the guests of honour.

Princesses, unicorns and fairies danced their way around the village atrium. Many of the children lined up patiently for the face painting expert.

The results were exquisite!

And what would a Children’s Party be without a chicken dance competition?

There was only one dance-off winner, but everyone deserved a prize for effort at the summer event for residents, staff and their families.

Pictured: Albie (Clinical Manager) and Cristina Calope with their children Cressida and Ethan.

Inset: Ronin and Amia Patel show off their face painting makeover.

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Long Road Home brings team together Ryman supports veterans’ charity event A memorial service to celebrate the end of The Long Road Home charity trek brought a tear to the eye for many involved in the walk.

The walk was organised to raise awareness for post-traumatic stress injury (PTSI), and was sponsored by Ryman Healthcare.

The early new year trek from St Arnaud along 110km of high-country station roads ended in Hanmer, on January 12, with a memorial service at Soldier’s Block in the South Island township.

Dozens of onlookers gathered at the block to hear accounts from the New Zealand Mounted Rifles Charitable Trust (NZMRT) team that took part in the horse-ride and walk.

They had followed the route taken by soldiers returning from World War 1, 100 years ago, but with the benefit of blue-sky days and a support team.

The event remembered that soldiers returning from WW1 were often left to make their own way home. Many felt abandoned, hopeless and segregated from their fellow Kiwis after witnessing the horrors of war.

The walk was a success and Ryman has signed on to support the trek next year, and the plan is to make it an annual event.

The trust was also in contact with overseas groups, to help spread the idea of supporting those with PTSI. PTSI continues to impact the lives of soldiers that have served in arenas such as Korea, Malaya, Vietnam, Timor and Afghanistan.

“I think 800 people a year are exiting our current armed forces … some of those will definitely be suffering from PTSI,” Mark said.

Organisers Bernard Shapiro, Murray Hill and Mark Appleton, president of the NZMRT, said the group was raising funds for people suffering from PTSI as a result of traumatic events.

The walk was a success and Ryman has signed on to support the trek next year, and the plan is to make it an annual event.

There were wreaths laid at the memorial on behalf of Ryman, a sponsor of the trust and its work.

Above: NZMRT members, Ryan Haigh and Anna Keehan, with their horses.

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Book review

Dust to Gold The compelling story of Bendigo station, home of Shrek.

Written by John Perriam and photographed by Stephen Jaquiery.

This fascinating history of Central Otago’s iconic Bendigo Station is illustrated with stunning photographs of a wild and rugged landscape. It also showcases the farms owners, the Perriam Family as well as stockmen, animals, wildlife and memorable characters including the legendary Shrek, filling the pages with vibrant colour.

Shrek was the woolly hermit merino, whose story captivated the world when he was discovered high in a mountain cave after avoiding muster for six years. Read about his famous discovery and his subsequent travels throughout the country as an ambassador for Cure Kids. Incidentally, all profits from the sale of Dust to Gold will also go to Cure Kids, a worthy charity for sick children.

As you read, you begin to feel part of this resilient family, joining them in their struggles and setbacks as they nurture the land in their care while also promoting their merino breed of sheep from “fleece to fashion”.

I felt their pain as they watched their family’s original farm, brimming with memories and dreams, sink below the waters of Lake Dunstan: the trigger

for the eventual purchase of Bendigo Station.

From droughts, weeds, gorse and rabbits to indifferent bureaucrats and meddling politicians, many battles were fought and not always won.

The Perriam family story is a compelling one.

“For me it was a nostalgic reminder of my roots in the nearby North Otago high country.”

This is a book for rural and urban dwellers alike.

For me it was a nostalgic reminder of my roots in the nearby North Otago high country.

It is also an insight into the lives of those who work with and care for our land and country, a blue print on diversifying and a connection with the past for us all.

John Perriam’s prose is easy and uncluttered, with the pages full of accurately drawn high country characters and the sometimes cruel events impacting on the lives of his family.

Reviewed by Phyllis Thorby Edmund Hillary Retirement Village.

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Melbourne bowls challenge Ryman supports trans-Tasman bowls excursion A group of Charles Upham village lawn bowls enthusiasts have made the most of a trip across the Tasman making friends and enjoying some Ryman hospitality in Melbourne.

The group of bowlers and supporters from the Canterbury-based village took on some of the best from Australia at Melbourne greens located at the Glen Waverley Bowls Club, not too far from where Ryman’s Weary Dunlop and Nellie Melba villages are based.

They won the right to represent Ryman having topped a South Island Ryman village competition held at Charles Upham village in November.

The bowlers Barbara McJarrow, Bruce McCorkindale, Alan Pegley and Frances McDowell plus supporters Trevor McJarrow, Anna Armstrong and Gill Small flew out on Boxing Day and stayed in Australia until New Year’s Day. Ryman is a major sponsor of the Glen Waverley club and bowls carnival.

Alan says the team competed on four of the five days in the open competition.

“The calibre of competition was of a very high standard with many of the locals having represented Victoria and Australia,” Barbara says.

“We won a few and lost more than we won,” Alan adds.

Two days saw temperatures in the mid-30s, with more than 150 players at the club to contend with the sweltering conditions. The thermometer reached 36.4 degrees on the first day.

Between them the group members have been bowling for a considerable number of years and have watched changes in the game including more modern bowls running on a ‘tighter draw’, meaning they don’t have to be played so wide.

Nowadays the events are social, colourful and regularly held at most Ryman villages.

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Gemma wins the Cashin Scholarship Gemma Ballantyne’s year has got off to the best start possible thanks to the 2019 Cashin Scholarship.

Gemma has opted for a pharmacy degree after her first year, which adds another four years at university followed by an internship.

Gemma, 18, will use the scholarship to fund her pharmacy studies at the University of Otago in Dunedin.

Gemma’s looking forward to starting back at university and says the scholarship will be a big help with a busy year of learning ahead.

She was thrilled to get the news.

“I’m thrilled to win and I’m honoured that the Cashin family selected me,” Gemma says.

“I’m thrilled to win and I’m honoured that the Cashin family selected me.”

“It’s awesome to win. It means that it will ease the financial stress this year and allow me to focus on my studies so that I can be the best that I can be.”

Gemma has been part of the Ryman family since 2016, when she was a part-time receptionist at Anthony Wilding Retirement Village in Christchurch.

She says she loved the job from the very start.

“I was 16 and it was my first job and I couldn’t have had a better place to work. I loved talking to the residents, they were always interested in what I was studying and it was like having 200 grandparents.”

In 2018 she began her first year at university, studying health sciences at Otago University. She worked at Yvette Williams Retirement Village in Dunedin part-time to support herself.

“I’m really grateful.”

Blair Cashin, Mike Cashin’s son, said the family wished Gemma all the best with her studies.

There were 100 applicants this year, a record for the scholarship.

The Cashin Scholarship The Cashin Scholarship was established to honour the memory of former Ryman director Mike Cashin. Mike was a strong believer in the power of education to change lives and was a great advocate for Ryman Healthcare and its staff. The scholarship is designed to provide a helping hand to members of the Ryman family who are taking on tertiary study. Each year the Cashin family help select the winner of the $5,000 grant, which is intended to help with study costs.

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Serviced apartment

resident profile

Meet Jim & Jean

They met in Maidstone, England where they both worked before World War II began. Jim was 16 and Jean was 18.

During the war they were separated. When Jean joined the Royal Air Force, as a radar operator, she was sent to Scotland, and Jim joined the Royal Navy.

They didn’t see each other again until they returned home on Christmas leave.

The couple were married on New Year’s Day in 1947. They had only four days leave after the wedding and spent it in London, viewing the bomb damage. They have lovely memories of holidaying in Norway, Scotland and Spain.

Jim and Jean have one daughter who lives in Wellington. After visiting her several times, they decided to emigrate to New Zealand in 1990.

Jean and Jim have lived at Malvina Major for eight years and love village life.

They have lived at Malvina Major for eight years, having moved from their home in Churton Park.

Jim and Jean Mepsted were both born in the United Kingdom and are serviced apartment residents here at our village.

The lovely couple recently celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary.

Jim and Jean have both played indoor bowls, and belong to a music appreciation group in the village.

And the secret to a long marriage? The couple say, like everyone, they have had their disagreements over the years. But they agree, it’s always best to get things out in the open and be done with it.

Village news

Chef’s choice A few lucky residents from across the village were invited to dine with the village chef at the “chef’s table”. The focus, of course, was on a great food and the dining experience.

The residents were treated to a three-course meal, with accompanying drinks. Our head chef Steve Edwards gave an

overview of what life can be like in the kitchen.

The feedback from residents was very positive. They loved having the opportunity to meet Steve and ask all sorts of questions about the Ryman Delicious menus.

Pictured: Steve and some of our residents enjoy dining together.

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News from our care centre residents

Summer sensations

Kitten cuddles

There are few better ways to mark the start of the year than to have a celebratory breakfast. Our residents in the resthome gathered for summer food tasting and excellent conversation, while they enjoyed the warmer weather.

Pets are a lovely addition to village life. Recently our hospital care centre was treated to afternoon cuddles with some visiting kittens. We love it when friends and family bring their pets to provide a chance for bonding.

Pictured from left: Annie Pleasants, Wilma Tester, Mabel Boyd and Nola Quigan.

Pictured: Our residents loved sneaking cuddles with the kittens.

Staff profile

Introducing Marjo

Hello, my name is Marjo Engel, and I’m on the ‘front line’ as our receptionist at Malvina Major.

I started here on 23 February 2004. As you can imagine a lot has changed since then. I have seen the village blossom from just a small village. Back then it only had serviced apartments plus the Tosca and Figaro independent apartments.

I still love my job the same as the day I started.

Shortly after, our building team started working on La Scala which is a gorgeous part of the village, with a cinema, a beauty room and swimming pool.

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Malvina Major is very much like an upmarket hotel, but with a huge heart. We continue to keep our warm family feel.

Our village managers, like Lynne, have made very positive changes along the way.

I still love my job the same as the day I started. The residents mean so much to me, and they are a part of my family. I try to treat them with warmth and kindness, which they always show me as well.

I can’t, for a moment, imagine not working here.

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Savoury or sweet profiteroles Ingredients ¾ cup water 125g butter 1 cup high grade flour

Pinch of salt 4 eggs

Savoury filling 150g middle rindless bacon

Sweet filling 200g fresh or frozen raspberries 3 tbsp icing sugar 2 tbsp lemon juice 200ml double cream 150g white chocolate 50g shelled pistachio

(diced)

500g smoked chicken breast (diced)

125g sour cream 125g mayonnaise ½ cup spring onions

A note from Ryman chef,

Timothy Garlick This makes a delicious finger food as it’s small and easy to eat. It’s always a big hit with everyone and you can change it up and serve it as an entrée or dessert.

This is on the menu at Jane Mander Retirement Village and the residents absolutely love it!

(finely chopped)

Profiterole method

Sweet filling

• Preheat oven to 180˚C. • Bring water to the boil in saucepan, add butter and stir until melted. Sift in flour and salt, and mix with a wooden spoon over a low heat until the paste starts to dry out. Allow to cool.

• Place paste in a bowl and beat in eggs, one at a time, mixing really well after each egg is added.

• Place tablespoonfuls of mixture onto a tray lined with baking paper. Bake for 20 minutes. Cool profiteroles on a wire rack.

• Put the raspberries, icing sugar and lemon juice into a food processor or mini blender and blitz until smooth. Press through a sieve into a bowl.

• Whip the cream until stiff, then fold in 4tbsp of the raspberry sauce. Spoon the filling into a piping bag and make a hole in each profiterole.

Make sure the profiteroles are cool before piping in the filling.

• Break up the chocolate into a small bowl and melt in the microwave on low for 1½-2 mins.

Leave to cool briefly until slightly thickened.

• Carefully spoon the melted chocolate over each filled profiterole and sprinkle with pistachios.

Leave to set. To serve, drizzle the remaining raspberry sauce over the profiteroles.

Savoury filling • Fry the diced bacon and place in a bowl to cool.

Add the diced chicken with the sour cream, mayonnaise and spring onions. Slice the top off the puff, add the filling and put the lid back on top.

• Serve with your favourite chutney.

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Village news

Wedded bliss!

Wedding anniversaries are to be celebrated, especially when residents reach special milestones. At the village we have couples celebrating nuptials, that date back 50 years or more.

We have helped three couples recognise these special events this year, and wished them well.

Love has certainly been in the air!

Sue and Ian Blincoe celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary earlier in the year.

What a fantastic achievement.

We had both Jim and Jean Mepsted and Jean and Philip Liner celebrating 72 years of marriage.

What an amazing milestone for both these couples as well. Congratulations!

Pictured: Ian and Sue Blincoe celebrate the moment.

Lynne Peirse Village Manager Ph: 04 478 3754 Call Lynne for general enquiries, or information about resthome and hospital care.

Bronwyn Barry Sales Advisor Ph: 04 478 3422 Talk to Bronwyn for information about independent or serviced apartments.

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