‘EVENTIDINGS’ Issue No 018 SPRING 2018
Welcome to the Spring issue of ‘Eventidings’
It’s been an exciting time here at Eventide since our last edition and yay, winter is over. Bring on
the spring weather, it is a wonderful time of year.
This edition of your Eventidings Newsletter will bring you all up to speed on the celebrations held
over the past season and share snapshots from Christmas in July and Pub Luncheons to bus trips
for our retirement village residents. I wish to thank the new volunteers who have come on board
to make these outings possible, your support is making a tangible impact for our residents every
day.
Another big event in recent weeks was the celebration of “Aged Care Employee Day”. It was
wonderful to have the opportunity to thank, honour, recognise and celebrate the over one
hundred staff who work here at Eventide Homes who make a positive difference in the lives of our
residents – 24 hours a day, seven days a week, year in year out.
We also update you on our upcoming projects, the Hostel upgrade and Stage 2 of The
Plantation. We are very lucky that our Board of Directors are proactive and try and keep on the
front foot.
After a cold and miserable winter, Eventide
will come to life in spring with some great
upcoming events and activities.
I hope you enjoy this edition of Eventidings.
Sue Blakey
Chief Executive Officer
Left: Joanne Cross, Sue Blakey & Catherine Potter look
forward to upcoming projects, the Hostel upgrade and
Stage 2 of The Plantation.
‘What’s happening
around the traps’ Residents have been avoiding the cold weather and
enjoying all of the indoor activities on offer. Pub
Luncheons continue to to be a much anticipated
monthly event, with residents reserving tables well in
advance. We celebrated Christmas in July with a won-
derful Christmas Luncheon & entertainment. Residents
had a ball and talked about it for the following weeks.
Recent rain & sunshine sure has Cliff Mayberry smiling.
The vegetable garden he attends to daily is flourishing
and providing the kitchen with yummy homegrown
produce. Thank You Cliff!
Above: Cliff delivering
vegetables to Food Services
Assistant Cindy.
Right: Cliff proudly displaying
the vegetable garden.
Staff & Volunteers enjoyed sharing morning tea together
with residents to celebrate Aged Care Employee Day.
We have several new staff members, in Food services we
welcome Dee Collings and Ashleigh Todd. New Personal
Care Workers Pramod George, Marilyn Hayward,
Sangeeta Karki, Sarah Simmons, Tammy Thomson and
Bryan Tan. All bring a variety of skills to Eventide and I
am sure you will see their smiling faces around Eventide.
We farewelled employees Jillian Baird, Debbie Munroe,
Keerthika Perumal, Naomi Schreuder and Joanne
Wilson. We wish you all the best with your future plans.
Tuesday 11th September
Spring “Ball”
Glyn Cashin Hall
Friday 21st September
Movie Theatre
Glyn Cashin Hall
Monday 24th September
Remembrance Service
Glyn Cashin Hall
Thursday 27th September
AFL Grand Final celebrations
Glyn Cashin Hall
Monday 1st October
Seniors Week “High Tea”
Glyn Cashin Hall
Thursday 4th October
Neil & Christine
Glyn Cashin Hall
Wednesday 10th October
Annual General Meeting
Glyn Cashin Hall
Thursday 8th November
Oaks Day
Glyn Cashin Hall
HOSTEL
DIARY DATES
Big plans ahead at Eventide Homes.
Eventide plan to spend approximately $3.6 mil-
lion on upgrading our hostel, once the board
approves the final Masterplan.
The upgrade is important to meet the needs of current
and future residents. Most aged care facilities are
updated every 12 to 15 years.”
Eventide have a 100-bed licence for the hostel, and we
would like to increase it to 120. We currently have a
large number of people on the waiting list and
we want to be able to provide local people with the
accommodation needs that they require, whilst living
in their hometown area.
We held the first of our Masterplan Workshops in
August . The aim of this first workshop was designed
to give all stakeholders a chance to listen, learn, talk
and explore views about the redevelopment of
Eventide Homes. Architect Mr Darragh O’Brien
conducted the Workshop, offered ideas and was
eager to learn what current residents and the public
are wanting for the future of Eventide Homes. We
were delighted to see so many people from within the
community attend the workshop.
Eventide Homes will also spend $400,000 on
infrastructure development at The Plantation in
preparation for commencement of Stage 2 at
the popular Plantation Drive residential
retirement area.
Architect Darragh O’Brien aims to have the
plans completed by the end of September
and building will commence once the board
has approved the completed Master Plan.
We have prioritised our wish list and
whatever we can afford to do we will.
‘Masterplan Workshop’
Above: Architects Darragh O’Brien &
James Anwyl discussing future plans for
Eventide Homes with Board of Governance
Director Roger Warne.
Below: CEO Sue Blakey addressing the crowd
at the Master Plan Workshop.
Each newsletter edition we will be
introducing you to one of the many
brilliant staff members we have working at
Eventide Homes. There are a broad range
of roles across the organisation and every
staff member does an amazing job.
This edition we meet Sheryl Friend.
Sheryl has been working with us here at
Eventide Homes for over 14 years.
Growing up in Stawell, Sheryl completed
her schooling at Stawell 502 Primary School
and the Stawell High School before com-
mencing work at Roses Gap Recreational
Centre.
“Making the residents
lifestyle easier”
Sheryl finds the most rewarding aspect of
working at Eventide Homes is being able to
make the residents lifestyle happier.
When Sheryl is not working she loves
spending quality time with her grand
children, looking after animals and a night
at Bingo every now and then.
Staff Profile
Sheryl Friend
Environmental Services
Above: Sheryl going about her daily duties.
Below: Always with a smile.
Eventide Homes celebrated Christmas in July with a wonderful Christmas Luncheon. Residents
enjoyed the feast with Christmas carols playing in the background.
All were keen to crack their bon-bon and pop on the crown
and enjoy the festivities with melodic sounds from volunteer
musicians Carmel Phelan, Robert Fry and Geoff Harmer,
whom entertained all in attendance.
Staff and volunteers worked brilliantly, whilst secretly
organising and preparing the surprise luncheon.
Administration Assistant Rebecca Farrell exclaimed “Seeing the
joy in the residents eyes was the most rewarding feeling ever.. “
Appreciating the mood of the day, both residents and staff
kicked up their heels and enjoyed a dance or two!
Resident Cliff Mayberry addressed the crowd to thank
everybody who contributed to making the event possible.
“It’s been simply marvellous” he exclaimed. It was great to see
so many residents and family attend this bit of fun in the middle
of winter. A big thank you to all the staff and volunteers for their
fantastic efforts”.
‘Christmas In July’
‘Meet Cheeky’
Residents recently hosted a naming competition for
Eventide Homes new feathered friend. After a lot of
debating and chatting about a new name, residents
decided Cheeky would be an appropriate name for
the playful cockatoo.
Many staff & residents call in daily and visit Cheeky,
who is delighted with the company and happy to
entertain with chatter and dancing!
Pictured above & below:
Residents enjoyed the surprise
‘Christmas In July’ celebration.
Pictured above: Cheeky happily posing for a photo
Stawell Secondary College students recently visited Eventide Homes to interview residents about their
lives, historical events and major changes throughout their lifetimes. Residents enjoyed chatting and
sharing stories with the students
As a part of the Year 12 VCAL studies at Stawell Secondary College, students were asked to interview resi-
dents at Eventide Homes about their lives. The purpose of this was to demonstrate an awareness of social
diversity and apply strategies to improve their communication skills. In order to do this, students devised
a number of questions and conversation starters to learn more about the residents and the historical
events they lived through.
Students then used their answers to write a short biography about the resident they interviewed.
“For some students this proved challenging, as they were put outside their comfort zone, and for others,
an exciting opportunity to connect with an older generation” said Stawell Secondary College teacher Zoe
Jones. “I would like to thank the residents of Eventides Homes for their time and their openness in sharing
their history with our students”.
‘A Life Story’
Residents enjoyed sharing stories with Stawell Secondary College Students.
There is always something happening
at Eventide Homes
‘Christmas In July
Celebrations’
A Christmas feast Julie & Shirley Joan
Marg Marg Dawn
Robert Let the celebrations begin! Carmel
There is always something happening
at Eventide Homes
‘PUB LUNCHEONS’
Thank You to our
wonderful volunteers
Margaret Barb, Judy & Margaret
Alan John & Cathy
Allan & Marg
There is always something happening
at Eventide Homes
‘Activities’
Marie & Nancy
Elaine & Margie June & Shirley
John
Shona & Shirley
Rex Clem
‘FOOTBALL FEVER’
W F Z C W M E H D C B E J N E P S F W E D E V G F O A S H U D L O O L O Y O E I N X S L E W H E S I M R T S T I D O S P T O F T T E E S A E T P T V N N N T T T L U T H C R L L Y H N N I A A T E B E A N F O L S O E O M T A D D R M O Y A R E K R A Q R D A E N I O L O P E S S L N M N Y U S A A L S G G I O Q N R N W L B G E A P T N B C S T K C I F O F U A E U C D P R N O O W J T E L A O G V S N P L M V O W U G G I S P D A F T Q M T S Z L Q P V R S W K O L R V F G J S X S I N D H U N F S W O R C E D I A L E D A O I O L E D M E L B O U R N E D S E P O X E G Z S R E T R O P P U S A I L M S C N H S X H Q K K K P Y U S R R B Y I N D C M L A D N O M H C I R E E L E S K R L J G S I Z H M Q K E H Z N H X O C I K O J W K H B A N N E R R E Y O P P M S R G E F V C C O L L I N G W O O D T H K I B G M C R
ADELAIDE CROWS AFL BANNER
BRISBANE LIONS CARLTON CHEER SQUAD
COLLINGWOOD ESSENDON FOOTBALL
FOOTY SHOW FREMANTLE GEELONG CATS
GOAL GOLD COAST SUNS GWS GIANTS
HAWTHORN MCG MEAT PIE
MELBOURNE NORTH MELBOURNE POINT PORT ADELAIDE RICHMOND SIREN
ST KILDA SUPPORTERS SYDNEY SWANS
UMPIRE WEST COAST EAGLES WESTERN BULLDOGS
‘Retirement Village News’
Over the past few months Retirement Village residents have
enjoyed venturing out and about on planned Bus Trips.
The Eventide mini bus has travelled to Rupanyup to view
the Silo Art, Halls Gap for an ice cream and a visit to the
Horsham Plaza. These excursions have proven to be very
popular with residents. The next bus trip is on Friday 21st
September and will be travelling to Wendouree Village.
Remember - First in - Best Dressed. Names to placed on the
notice board in the Kingston Community Centre.
A new Walking group will commence this month, the first
will be a walk to Plantation Drive to view Gordon’s vast
array of painted gnomes.
‘Walking with Rocky’ will be a nice, leisurely walk around
the block with Cavalier King Charles Spaniel “Rocky”.
Keep up to date with current activities & events by regularly
checking the noticeboard in the Kingston Community
Centre. Please write down any ideas or requests for bus
trips or activities on the whiteboard provided in the
Community Centre. We would love to hear your ideas.
Have you some time to spare? Would you like to learn new skills?
Make new friends? Gain rewarding experiences?
Consider Volunteering at Eventide Homes.
Volunteering can be a regular commitment or a flexible
arrangement when you have an hour or so to spare. You
may be interested in assisting with activities such as
reading, craft, bus outings, shopping, or going for a walk
with residents. We need volunteers to assist with outdoor
activities such as propagating plants, tinkering with tools or
just having a yarn with Hostel residents.
If you would like to find out more about becoming a
volunteer at Eventide Homes, please contact our
Volunteer Co-ordinator Rebecca Farrell on (03) 53582027.
Friday 21st September
Bus Trip - Wendouree Village
9.00 am Departure
Kingston Community Centre
Approximate 4.00 pm return
Wednesday 3rd October
Gordon’s Gnomes
Walk to Plantation Drive
10.00 am Departure
Kingston Community Centre
Wednesday 10th October
Annual General Meeting
Glyn Cashin Hall
Friday 19th October
Bus Trip - Destination to be confirmed
Departure - to be confirmed
Kingston Community Centre
Wednesday 7th November
Walk with Rocky
9.30am Departure
Kingston Community Centre
Friday 15th November
Bus Trip - Destination to be confirmed
Departure - to be confirmed
Kingston Community Centre
RETIREMENT
VILLAGE
DIARY DATES
New outdoor park benches have been installed at
Plantation Drive for residents use. It was great to
see the seating being put to use recently with
residents utilising one of the new park bench seats
to enjoy coffee with neighbours in the sunshine.
‘New seating at
Plantation Drive’
‘Walking Group’
A new walking group for Retirement Village
residents is commencing soon. Our first walk will be
to Plantation Drive (approx. 15 minute stroll) to view
a large collection of hand painted garden gnomes.
Gordon, a local resident has a newfound hobby for
painting these adorable garden ornaments, and is
happy for walkers to inspect the colourful collection.
Please see Retirement Village Diary Dates for
further information.
‘Silo Art Bus Trip Gallery’