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ARTYFACTS Resident Justine Ashe takes a turn on the bouncy castle

Inside this issue: • Children’s Party • Cashin Scholarship winner announced • World Philosophy day • Meet Diane Shona McFarlane Retirement Village Autumn Newsletter 2018

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Greetings from Tracey...

Hello and welcome to the first edition of Shona’s Artyfacts for 2018. I hope you have settled in well to the new year, and had a relaxing break with family and friends.

It has been a busy few months here at the village with the implementation of the myRyman Care app. The tablet based app means we have now got more time to spend with residents. We also had our certification audit for the care centre in December, and I am pleased to say we did very well with no findings.

In January, we celebrated our annual Children’s Party. It was great to see so many families join in the fun, which included a bouncy castle, farm animals, face painting and many more fantastic

activities. I would like to thank the activities team for their great work!

We look forward to another busy year so be sure to keep an eye on the activities calendars for all upcoming events.

Until next time, take care and I look forward to seeing you around the village.

Kind regards,

Tracey Sprott 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.

Tracey Sprott Village Manager Phone: 04 577 1090

Jacqui Clarke Sales Advisor Phone: 04 567 8725

Call Tracey for general enquiries or any information about resthome and hospital care.

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

66 Mabey Road, Lower Hutt • www.shonamcfarlane.co.nz

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Our Children’s Party theme this year was Kiwiana. Trickle Creek visited with their farm animals, and it was fantastic to see the children spending time with the animals. Pony rides were very popular as well as the bouncy castle. There were queues for the face painting and eggand-spoon races, but the crowd favourite was the chocolate fish competition!

Everyone got really co mpetitive at the egg-an d-spoon race

Of course, no party is complete without amazing food. We all enjoyed hokey pokey ice cream and a sausage sizzle.

We were pleased to see everyone had a fantastic time.

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Resident Jean Wilton (far right) wit at the Children’s Party

Our sack race was popular with the kids

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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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Philosopher’s Day

phers for Our residents dressed up as philoso d quotes World Philosophy Day. Residents rea r several afte while enjoying cocktails named es of the famous philosophers or famous figur nd! past. We even had Hugh Hefner atte ivities John Andreae (Dr of Philosophy), act abeth Madle coordinator Sushila Kumari and Eliz

Out & About

Our walking group has made it the ir mission to visit new places and walk new paths.

Recently they visited the bush clad valley of Belmont Regional Park. It was a fan tastic day out with gorgeous scenery.

Our residents taking in the view

Introducing Ranjeeta Krishna Hello, my name is Ranjeeta Krishna, but I'm known as Ranji. I was born and grew up in Fiji before immigrating to New Zealand in 2005.

My first job in New Zealand was at Courier Post as a mail sorter based in Lower Hutt. After two years, I decided to change my occupation. I started working as a care assistant at Shona McFarlane, and have now been here for five years.

To further my studies, I obtained the Aged Care Education level 3 certificate.

I enjoy working at Shona McFarlane with the friendly staff and loving residents. I have formed many great friendships with the residents.

In 2016, I joined the NZ Fire Service as a volunteer fire fighter based in Seaview, Lower Hutt. I have completed a first aid course and am enjoying working with like minded people.

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born in Dee Street Hospital. More moves quickly followed, including Christchurch, Wellington, London, Hamilton and Sydney. We moved around 22 times!

Through all this our dogs have been a big part in our lives. We took Mindy to Australia, and Vickie to England.

Expensive, but worth it!

e w o H e an i D Meet Hello, my name is Diane Howe.

I was born in Invercargill.

After leaving Otago Girls High School, I joined the railways where Ray worked in the office during his university holidays.

We were soon engaged, and had a double wedding with my sister and brother-in-law in Knox Church, Dunedin.

Our first posting was to Whanganui then Invercargill. Our first two children were

Our youngest son was born in Lower Hutt and now lives in Seville. He has triplets, so, we now have nine grandchildren.

I have had various jobs during my working life, including draughtswoman, retail and spent some time as a real estate agent.

Travel has been a big part of my life, with nine years in London and Sydney. We have travelled to Europe, USA, Canada and South America. I also love tramping, and like visiting Milford, Fiordland and Queen Charlotte sound. I also play golf, badminton, bowls and lately, table tennis.

My favourite place is a bach in the Catlins built by my father. It’s a true paradise with beaches, bushwalks and fantastic fishing spots nearby.

Ray and I have been at Shona McFarlane now for 12 years and we think it is the best move we’ve ever made!

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 dinner Our townhouse residents gathered for the festivities in the village centre lounge. The kitchen went all out to prepare a fantastic feast with all the trimmings. The brandy snaps, fresh fruit salad and cream did not last long!

Mr and Mrs Claus also visited the village to say Merry Christmas!

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Upcoming Events Street BBQ St Patrick's Day Easter Service ions ANZAC commemorat

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