Bloom N News

December 2019

A collection of news items and information

for the Villa and Apartment Residents of

Kerrisdale Gardens

Hello Everyone

Kerrisdale Gardens Market Day was a great success in August. The weather was awful to start, but it turned out to be a beautiful day. Lots of stalls, lots of people, the Radio station with a live broadcast, sausage sizzle and café delights all made a huge contribution to the success on the day. To our Villa and Apartment Residents, Vanessa, Gus, Ashton, Gavin Rasmussen and everyone else who gave up their Saturday morning to help – We THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts. We will certainly be looking at another Market Day next year some time when it gets a little cooler.

Kerrisdale Gardens welcomed new residents in Villas 17, 22, 26 and Villa 24 prior

to Christmas. Our wonderful community is expanding also welcoming a lady in

Apartment 302.

The lunches on Level 3 are working well, along with the extra services we are now

providing for some residents by our Personal Care Assistants – Leanne and Brittnee.

These ladies are assisting Apartment and Villa Residents with showering, cleaning,

changing dressings and other duties as required. This seems to be working well and

once again we are fortunate to have caring dedicated staff.

Kerrisdale Estate have been busy with their next stage of development. Now the road is nearing

completion, work should slow up and dust will die down.

City Funerals Visit

On September 24th we had Chris Ashmore from City

Funerals visit. This is always an interesting information

session and one that we all need to keep in mind as we age.

Chris brings a little humour into his talks which keeps

everyone entertained, as a lot of people find the discussion

on funerals a little difficult and overwhelming.

Vision Australia

Vision Australia’s visit in early November was presented by Sharon

Bently, Head of Optometry and Vision Science at QUT.

As a very special guest we welcomed, “Hini”, the seeing eye dog

ambassador for Vision Australia. What a delightful morning this was.

“Hini” was certainly a star favourite with the residents and the Vision

products store was helpful selling items to make life easier for those

living with low vision.

Kerrisdale Gardens 4th Birthday Kerrisdale Gardens celebrated our 4th Birthday in September. This is always a great event and enjoyed by all who attended. We welcomed Bishop Dr Keith Joseph, Damian Carroll, Chairman of the Board GSL Ltd, and other dignitaries, as well as our staff members who celebrated Years of Service.

Kayleen Maletz – 30 years Lyn Cunningham – 25 years

Susan Borg – 15 years Mabinty Johnson-Kanu – 10 years

Anne Maree Lambert and Raylene Trewartha – 5 years Ashton Sacco also received a Certificate of Appreciation for his caring

ways with our residents.

Memorial Day was celebrated in October. A moving ceremony celebrating the lives of our Loved Ones who have passed away in the last year.

The Blessing of Pets Day was a huge success on the 6th of

October.

“Fashions in the Field” didn’t go unnoticed on Melbourne Cup Day!

The last Tai Chi for the year is Friday 13th December and recommences on Friday 18th January. Mark it in your diary and make a New Year’s

resolution to join in and enjoy the benefits of Tai Chi.

Join the fun at the Christmas Party on the 7th

December

9.30 – 11am

Hot! Hot! Hot!

Will be providing the entertainment again this

year!

What’s available at Kerrisdale Gardens

There are a number of activities listed monthly that I’m sure a

number of you would enjoy and haven’t yet experienced:

✓ Singing group get together every Wednesday at 1.30pm in the Activities Area. This is a fantastic opportunity to socialise and exercise the vocal chords. It would be great to increase numbers and interest in this activity

✓ The Ice cream Van comes to the main building once a month offering delicious treats for $2 to all residents (and quite a few staff) Keep an eye on the monthly

activities program. ✓ Tai Chi on Friday mornings – gold coin donation on Level 3 ✓ Exercise Classes on Tuesdays and Pilates on Wednesdays (see notice below)

✓ Bus to the shops every Thursday morning at 9am - $5 return trip. A trip to Caneland is planned for the 5th December if you are interested and

confident to brave Caneland during the Silly Season.

Merry Christmas to you all. Cheers, Raylene

Our Physiotherapy and Wellness Centre offers a vast range of therapies to current

and new clients.

Exercise Class is from 9:30-10.30am on Tuesdays, Pilates classes are continuing on

Wednesdays at 9:30am

Come along and enjoy a new exercise experience. You can pay for all classes at

Reception.