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Residents and family enjoying the midwinter Christmas dinner.
It’s all about attitude How many times have I heard the words; “I’m just not ready yet” and my response is “what is it that you are you not ready for?”
Many people still consider retirement villages to be ‘old folks’ homes’ or a rest home – with the association meaning a loss of independence, freedom and purpose. This is not so at Althorp – here we are all about independent living. Why would you move into this lifestyle environment? Eventually, most of you will want or need to downsize and enjoy a lifestyle where you can live in an attractive
apartment or a sunny one, two or three bedroom home. At Althorp, your lawns, garden and home maintenance is done for you. Althorp offers you a lifestyle that is part of a welcoming community – where friendships are here to be made and a place where family and friends are welcome to share the facilities with you. You won’t feel you could become a burden on your children or friends – you’ll be happy knowing you won’t need to rely on them and they will be happy knowing you are living a busy lifestyle and are enjoying a wide range of activities. Friday night is happy hour; where you can socialise, catch up
A couple was celebrating their golden wedding anniversary on the beaches in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Their domestic tranquility had long been the talk of the town. People would say, 'What a peaceful & loving couple'. The local newspaper reporter was inquiring as to the secret of their long and happy marriage. The Husband replied: 'Well, it dates back to our honeymoon in America ,' explained the man. 'We visited the Grand Canyon, in Arizona, and took a trip down to the bottom of the canyon, by horse. We hadn't gone too far when my wife's horse stumbled and she almost fell off. My wife looked down at the horse and quietly said, 'That's once.' 'We proceeded a little further and her horse stumbled again. Again my wife quietly said, 'That's twice.' We hadn't gone a half-mile when the horse stumbled for the third time my wife quietly removed a revolver from her purse and shot the horse dead. I SHOUTED at her, 'What's wrong with you, Woman! Why did you shoot the poor animal like that, are you freaking crazy?' She looked at me, and quietly said, 'That's once.' And from that moment ... we have lived happily ever after.'
with friends or enjoy a delicious two-course dinner for only seven dollars. Our Christian Fellowship group run a great shop with all the grocery essentials and a great range of giftware for your shopping convenience. The village bus takes you to the supermarket, shopping, restaurants, shows or out with the walking group. Think about how fulfilling your life is right now – and how much more you could have at Althorp. Althorp on Grantston Drive, Pyes Pa, Tauranga is open daily from 10am to 4pm. By Claire Neshat, Althorp manager