The Summerset Scrapbook

Summerset Scrapbook ok A creative compilation of memories from New Zealand's 2021 Covid-19 lockdown - by and for Summerset residents

A Note From Kirsty Programme Activities Lead Kirsty Johnson carefully planned and implemented Summerset's virtual events series over lockdown - you may recognise her as the face of the Big Quiz.

Lockdown can be a challenging time for everyone in many different ways – it's time away from loved ones, it puts a stop to activities that make us happy and it's more time than we're used to spending within the same four walls.

At Summerset we are a community. Even though lockdown doesn't allow us to interact as we usually would, we find new ways to connect with each other through virtual events, quizzes, village window dressing competitions, email/phone “trees”, to name a few...and now this scrapbook.

We put the call out to all Summerset residents to share with us their lockdown highlights; whether it was a favourite home-cooked meal, a photo of their bubble companion or a creative piece of art. We have known for a while now how creative you all are and what better time to let your talents shine than while stuck at home!

It has been our absolute privilege to receive and look through all of the wonderful scrapbook submissions. It truly made my day, on many occasions, to see them - thank you.

This scrapbook captures our residents’ creativity and togetherness, and shows how we can turn adversity into something positive. I hope you will enjoy this compilation as much as we enjoyed bringing it to life.

Take care,

Kirsty x 2

The Ballad of the Lone Tui There once was tui – his name was Tim Proud, black, and pompous An Alpha male was him Not shy and retiring but outward and amorous.

Tim lived in the bush reserve in Summerhill And feasted on kowhai flowers in the spring Ate and ate until he had had his fill Wondering when his love life would begin.

All the local female tuis Were paired off to his great disgust He searched and called and went to huis Seeking a mate to satisfy his lust.

The mating season came and went He scanned the surrounding meadows and fells Timmy tweeted to his hearts’ content But alas no partner responded to his calls.

The moral of this little tale Is that love forlorn is a regular event Timmy hopes one day his calls will not fail And he will become a family man – content!

Alan Martin Summerset on Summerhill

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Hazel Stevens Summerset Mountain View

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Gluten and Lactose Free Cheese Scones Caryll Craig, Summerset on the Coast

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose

Directions

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Preheat the oven to 160C and line either one large or two medium baking trays with baking paper. Put the flour, baking powder and salt into a large bowl.

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Rub in butter either with your hands or a food processor. Stir in the cheese and disperse throughout the flour/butter mixture

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Make a well in the center and add 1 cup of the milk, mix quickly with a wooden spoon to make a soft dough, but be careful not to overmix. If the dough is too solid then add the extra tablespoons of milk. The consistency should be a sticky and a very soft dough.

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Using a tablespoon, spoon dollops of dough onto the baking sheet, leaving 5cm all sides. Sprinkle top with extra grated cheese if you like

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Bake for 15 – 20 minutes, until you can see the bottoms start to brown. Then turn the oven to grill/broil and increase the temperature to 200C until the tops are lightly browned. I use fan bake at a temperature of 190C and cook for 15 – 20 mins. This makes a nicely browned scone.

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gluten free flour 3 tsp baking powder 80g butter, cut into cubes ½ tsp salt 2 cups grated lactose free cheese 1 cup + 2 tbsp lactose free milk (I use Anchor, but you can use unsweetened almond milk)

Jim Rhodes Summerset Richmond Ranges

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Poet's Corner Lockdown It’s lockdown time at my home on the hill The birds are asleep and everything’s still But I am happy in my cozy little nest With records to play And my big dog Fritz to keep strangers at bay.

Dianne has made me muffins of blueberry And with it I will have my small glass of sherry.

And so, it’s good night to all I hope you can bear it But remember there are others who are with you to share it.

Irene Palmer Summerset at Bishopscourt

We’d been through it last year and thought we had won But life takes strange turns and we’re back to square one We thought we had sorted and shredded and boxed Opened lots of old doors, some we’d rather keep locked We’ve been through it again. More frustrating this time We thought we’d got over the finishing line Back with vengeance, that nasty old bug And back to our lockdown and our own coffee mug What box to keep, which one to discard Those photos to share, those letters, those cards But it brings back memories of the friends that we knew The countries, the ventures, the great worldwide view We’ve been formidable folk not always at ease But we’ve the best that we could be, trying always to please So here’s to the future, no nasty more stops No restriction to travel, no coffees no shops With the summer a‘coming in spite of the rain We’ll put on a smile and get going again Anne White Summerset in the Sun

Six Little Words Break, cloud, break on this dismal lockdown day Let rays of orangeade shine through to highlight waves on seas of blue where rocks like waiting sharks breach foam and I can hear the high clear sound of seabirds calling home.

Carol Don Ercolano Summerset in the Sun

DELTA Beware of the Covid named DELTA, If it grabs ja - they say it could 'melt ja!'

Stay at home, and be good - Try to do as you should, Then DELTA, for sure we will 'belt ja!'

Jenny Hodges Summerset by the Sea

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Jenny Hunt Summerset at Heritage Park Lockdown. How do we survive? Last lockdown it was bread – soda bread, yeast bread, no yeast bread, sourdough. My daughter in Australia sent pictures almost daily of her sourdough straight from the oven.

Not to be outdone I decided to join the dough movement.

Obtained some yeast and a recipe.

Made the dough. Left it to prove overnight. It rose beautifully so I followed the recipe until it was ready to put in the oven. The smell was lovely as was the anticipation. I rang a friend and asked him to come to lunch after lockdown for homemade bread, cheese, pickle and indigestion. He said he would bring the appropriate tablets.

It came out, was placed on the rack to cool. I licked my lips when I attacked it with the bread knife. But what is this? Nothing is happening. No matter how much I pushed, pulled and sawed I could make no impression on that loaf.

I have changed the lunch invitation to bread, cheese, pickle and the dentist. Maybe I should stick to chocolate cake.

What can one do with a loaf shaped brick?

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Vivienne Chandler Summerset in the Sun

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Let's Get Crafty!

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Janice Marshall, Summerset on Cavendish

Janet Swan, Summerset at Aotea

Heidi Strasser, Summerset Richmond Ranges

Colleen Rose, Summerset Rototuna

Janetta Rietsma, Summerset Falls

Sheila Longhorn, Summerset by the Lake

Daffodil Day

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Crockpot Chicken Soup Joan Kayes, Summerset at Karaka

Ingredients 2 packets King Soup mix 3 big pieces skinned chicken (shred once cooked) 9 cups water (plus additional to thin after cooked if needed) Packet of soup veges 2 tins diced tomatoes salt and pepper to taste

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Notes from Joan My best friend this lockdown has been the crockpot and our sixth daughter, Stephanie gave me this soup recipe for it. Throw everything into the crockpot for a few hours et voila - delicious!

Being a great-grandmother I had to improve on the original recipe (just the soup mix, chicken and water) so I added a packet of soup veges. This was well received, so then I morphed it again by adding two tins of diced tomatoes.

After it's cooked and you've shredded the chicken you may need to add extra water as it is very thick. Or, you could have as is on toast...very moreish!

Now spring has sprung and soup is no longer needed, may lockdown end soon xx

Glasses Walk Filmed with fog As warm air rises Outlines only viewed

Mask makes moments In this time Just a little skewed

A person passes Who is that Have a little chat

Hurry up hill Claim new crossword Challenge for the brain While the COVID Lockdown holds us Be kind is the refrain.

Irene Swadling Summerset at Aotea

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At Summerset we’re never bored Entertainment is assured Our staff in the River City Often do a song and ditty.

Makes us stand and look awhile Adds a smile to the dial.

They hop and dance and bound around Giggles and laughs are the only sound.

We love their antics and funny clowns Gives us ups instead of downs.

We thank our staff who go the extra mile Gives us all a reason to smile.

Kevin O'Sullivan Summerset in the River City

Annette Moody Summerset at Heritage Park

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My Lockdown Schedule 7:00am: Look out to sea to set my mood.

8:00am: Oats for breakfast - my Scottish blood.

10:00am: Coffee and cryptic - a slow learning.

11:00am: Knitting? An idea I meet with gurning.

2:00pm: Dozing postprandial self-sedation.

4:00pm: Out for another perambulation.

6:00pm: Watching the news for a different outcome.

9:00pm: Night time and remember we do this for everyone.

Annie Walter Summerset by the Sea

Betty Elliot Summerset by the Ranges

"Mystery Stitchery" by Glennys Hodgson, Summerset by the Lake

"Beach Art" by Jim Diggle, Summerset in the Orchard

Beth Harris from Summerset by the Park recreated a recipe she recently learned from a "Cooking with Jo" class! (Manukau's AC)

Creative Corner!

Dremel Drill & Platter and Opal Wave,, created by Gay Nixon (Summerset at Aotea)

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Masquerade We knew it would happen But not quite so fast And now we are all wondering, how long it will last.

We did it before but are we good with repeats?

I am a bit bored already I enjoy my life outside and now I have to think of things to thrill me inside I now have one special thing that arrived the other day A belated birthday gift from my children far away I can now recline in comfort my feet upon its stool And feel completely stress-less this chair is pretty cool.

I can't lie here all day when there are jobs to be done Like walking, and talking to friends on the phone And of course the sun.

So try to be cheerful put that bear in your window for others to see And please do not say, woe is ME. Keep smiling.

Bridget Bayly, Summerset at Karaka

Valerie Jenner, Summerset by the Sea

Lockdown There is a nasty virus, come in from foreign shores But we can truly beat it back, just by spending time indoors.

Keep within your bubble, is the advice we get Alone or with another, the number is not set.

Keep your bubble smallish, same people all the time.

This will keep the virus out and kill it off with time.

A village filled with bubbles, I never thought I'd see, But that is where I'm living and very glad to be.

We may be feeling worried, scared or badly stressed, Feeling deprived of everything is really not the best.

Just think of all the others that you are keeping safe, By keeping in your bubbles, not meeting face-to-face.

Each of us is special and we do deserve our space, In a village or a bubble or any other place.

So, keep your chins up people and take it in your stride, Because all we really have to do, is manly stay inside

Colleen Munro, Summerset at Karaka

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Terry Dyson, Summerset by the Ranges

Beef Steak & Kidney Stew Marie Preston, Summerset at Aotea

Preparation time: ½ hour Serves: 4 (two meals for two) Cooking time: Slowly for about 2-3 hours Into a large pot add: 1 chopped large onion into a small amount of olive oil. Add garlic about 4 cloves, or two teaspoons of minced garlic. Cook until moist and tender.

Add to mixture: 250g of chopped or diced tender beef 50g of kidney, chopped Some mixed herbs (fresh or from packet) Salt and pepper to taste (I use ground iron saturated) 1 tsp of sugar – white or brown 1 tin of chopped tomatoes 2 sticks of celery, finely diced 1 carrot, finely diced 1 sliced green apple (peeled or unpeeled) Add flavouring: tomato sauce 1 tbsp soy sauce or worchester sauce 1 tsp mixed hebs & spices Cook slowly in the pot for about 2-3 hours on a low heat (mid-oven, 150 degrees on non-fan bake)* or in a crock pot for a number of hours on low. *May take longer depending on your oven

Vegetables: Mashed agria potatoes with a sprinkle of parmesan or cheddar cheese with a floret of cauliflower and chopped parsley to garnish.

Serve in an attractive dish with a fork and a serviette. A glass of red wine may also be enjoyed with this meal.

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Raewyn Francis' 'Daisy' waits patiently for lockdown to be over - Summerset at Heritage Park.

Jacque and Ian Cooke's (Summerset at Avonhead) gorgeous 'Lily'.

Margaret Monk's 'Meg' enjoying the sun at Summerset in the Orchard.

Pets of Summerset

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Marina and Don Jaffray's (Summerset Richmond Ranges) well-behaved 'Tess'.

Terry O'Neil and his sleepy companion from Summerset at Karaka.

Sylvia Kelson's "nice bubble" at Summerset in the Orchard. Cheers!

Pat Wright from Summerset by the Park at her daughter's home during the Level 4 lockdown.

Seen here keeping up with Summerset's virtual activities while enjoying a glass of Baileys!

Bill Law of Summerset at Monterey Park snapped this photo, "The loneliness of the longdistance lockdown".

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Patty Masterton Summerset at Heritage Park

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Poems Galore!

Maybe Spring Will Be Here Soon The trees are green, the skies are blue. Puffy clouds fly on through.

Lovely blossom on the tree, pink and white we'll soon be free, Daffodils dance in the breeze, please be careful if you sneeze, Put on your coat, where have you been, the southern wind is rather keen.

Maybe spring will be here soon.

Shall we cook or shall we stew, shall we read, I do not know.

Shall we walk to see a mate, sorry they have shut the gate.

Check the menu, take a peek, order meals for the week.

Check the pantry, write a list, Boris hopes he isn't missed.

I'll have a tea with lemon twist.

Maybe spring will be here soon.

Families walk with Dad and Mum, Teacher sends another sum.

Children ride with Mum and Dad, everyone is warmly clad.

Walk the dog and stretch the legs, feed the chooks and get the eggs.

Maybe spring will be here soon.

Everyone is stuck at home. Cindy tells us not to roam.

Please get tested, and the vacs. Hundreds on the list for Ash. Chris and Cindy count the cash, Robbie says they have a stash.

Maybe spring will be here soon.

Jean Hayr Summerset at Karaka

I know an old lady who swallowed a camera That crackled and popped and snapped inside her She swallowed the camera to see any nasties the doctor thought might reside there.

But all was clear lucky old dear Give her a gin she doesn't like beer Give her a double and she'll float in her bubble Anonymous Summerset on Summerhill

Bubbles blown into the air, But I only get one, I'm sitting in it by myself, No mixing, friends or fun.

The silence is quite deafening, The emptiness is there.

Oh how I long for company, To fill the empty chair.

Level 4 is quite severe The boredom sets in I yawn, I miss my flat white, Don't let this Covid win.

Bubbles, bubbles will you burst So I can then be free Returning to no lockdown That's where I want to be.

Pam Salvador Summerset at Monterey Park

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Allan Hawkey's

Doodles Summerset Rototuna

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Activity

Ventriloquist

Easter Island

Haircut

Ruth O'Neil's gorgeous poppies - Summerset at Karaka.

Nelson staff jump for joy!

Alma Jamieson (Summerset at Aotea) enjoyed her time scrapbooking her gorgeous muse - Daisy.

Barry and Judy from Summerset Richmond Ranges found unique ways to keep themselves amused. Perhaps a bit too "tongue in cheek"?

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Joan's Date Loaf Joan Keals, Summerset by the Park

1 cup chopped dates 1/2 cup sugar 1 tsp baking soda Pinch salt 1 tbsp butter 1 egg 1 cup boiling water 1 cup flour 1 tsp baking powder 24

1. Place dates, sugar, baking soda, salt and butter in a bowl.

2. Cover with the hot water, wait until dates are softened.

3. Sift in flour and baking powder then add the (beaten) egg.

4. Bake in a loaf tin for 3/4 hour at 180 degrees then turn down the oven to 150 degrees for 1/4 hour.

The Adventures of Bowser Bear Summerset at Heritage Park Bowser reports for gate duty

Welcome duty

Sleeping on the job Bowser does high tea

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Tony Picketts 26

Summerset Falls

Rob Milner, Summerset in the Sun

Margaret Sannazzaro, Summerset by the Ranges

Russell France, Summerset in the Sun

Gwytha France, Summerset in the Sun

Alex Brodie, Summerset by the Lake

Kathryn Taylor, Summerset by the Ranges

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DIY Notebooks Beverley Head, Summerset Richmond Ranges

1 Covering the notebooks with prints.

2 Preparing the pages to be stitched into the covers.

3 The finished notebooks with further prints on the front cover.

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Lois Renall enjoying afternoon tea with her COVID bubble at Summerset at Monterey Park.

Judy Pethig Summerset on Cavendish Judy lives in the Memory Care Centre at Summerset on Cavendish (Casebrook). During lockdown, she played her electronic organ. "It makes me feel good to play old songs from the 1950’s and World War 2. I particularly like to play Scottish and Irish songs as it reminds me of my heritage. I remember my Mum doing housework and singing along to songs. I learned to play the electric organ when I was a teenager, which my father bought for me and my grandmother paid for me to learn the piano. It became our father-daughter time together."

Peter Harris from Summerset by the Park spent many hours in his music nook playing his guitars and banjo.

What a set up, Peter!

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Searching Searching. Searching.

Always searching.

Questions. Questions.

So many questions!

Who was he?

Was he tall?

Small?

Fat or thin?

Funny?

Kind?

Who else did he leave behind?

So many questions But not one answer To the question of Who was my Father?

Mary Jane Price Summerset at Avonhead

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Eddi Vowles from Summerset by the Sea kept himself busy by organising his extensive sea shell collection.

Hazel Rutherford from Summerset at Karaka has her greeting cards all sorted for the holiday season.

Lois Chapman at Summerset Rototuna snapped this gorgeous fella helping himself to a snack or two in her backyard.

Sheila Breckell captured this great shot of Summerset in the Orchard residents partaking in maskercises!

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Thank you to everyone involved in the making of the Summerset Scrapbook!

This scrapbook was gifted to Summerset residents on Friday 12 November 2021.

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