Shine - Anglican Retirement Villages

Below, left–right Feeding the masses;
Jim Holgate, Ian Searle, Rae Blackledge,
Stephen Hawkins and Kate Elliott in costume;
Team South gets into character.
bands, donkeys and so much more,”
says stephen Hawkins, arV property
Manager, who plans and coordinates all
logistics. it’s an extraordinarily detailed
brief. “i’m very fortunate to work with a
great team, both in property and in share
the spirit. working for the residents is
hugely motivating.”
teaM south:
They said they were bringing Christmas
down; we didn’t realise at first how much of
Christmas they were bringing with them!
with success at Christmas 2010, the plan
was to take Christmas south for 2011 and
the wws team created an exceptional
event. “overall, it was a great experience,
and yes, we are looking forward to
working together for next year,” says
manager peter Crawshaw.
rae Blackledge/ian searle:
Sometimes she thinks of an idea, and I
shake my head and think how on earth...
talent shows, art shows, anzaC and
Christmas events and even Village
Village views
News & happenings
Musical at
woolooware shores
the many talents of
Woolooware Shores were
again on display recently
as residents presented a
much-applauded musical.
the cast, crew and all
residents built the set and
sang and danced their
way through a highly
enjoyable and professional
production. Playing for
two nights, the show
attracted an audience of
hundreds.
“Everyone involved
had a ball. it was a really
great show and a credit to
those involved in making it
happen,” said independent
Living units Coordinator
Karen French.
kingerlee lodge oPen
for everyone
originally a standalone
house, Kingerlee lodge
as part of nuffield
independent Living
units has had a major
renovation and is now
ready for everyone to
enjoy. Kingerlee includes
the resident Art group and
Computer Club, as well as
now housing a clinic and
offices. Residents and staff
are thrilled with the work.
Mixed nuts
Still going, still singing and
still entertaining audiences,
the Mixed nuts have
Games are some of the events inspired
by this team. “it’s all part of the job,”
says Village Manager ian searle. “yes,
i am a village manager, but if there are
ways i can keep residents engaged,
happy and motivated, then that is also
part of my job. the tricky part is when,
sometimes, rae thinks of an idea, and i
shake my head and think how on earth
are we going to make that happen? But
somehow, we do!”
released their first dVd at
a festive launch. new nut
Leaders Lillian Edwards
and Susan Bloom praised
the group and their long
history of outreach and
performances. Everyone
enjoyed some singing from
the group and even dancing
led by ARV’s Rob Freeman
and Eric Aldeguer.
Long time nut,
david Laing (Warrina
independent Living units)
said, “the Mixed nuts is a
wonderful group. i hope
we will remain singing for
many more years to come.”
Your views
If you have an event you’d
like included in the next
edition of Shine, please
send the details to
shine@arv.org.au or Shine
Magazine, PO Box 284,
Castle Hill NSW 1765.
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