Eldercare Matters Newsletter - Summer 2014-15

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SUMMER 2014/15Retirement LivingEnjoy an affordable retirementlifestyle in a premium locationAt Eldercare we offer theindependent retiree affordableretirement options in premium andwell sought after locations, acrossAdelaide.College Green at Kent Townand Kingsborough at Norwood,have all the rewards of inner-cityliving along with the space andtranquillity of the leafy easternsuburbs, providing the perfectrecipe for a relaxed and securelifestyle.You’ll enjoy access to a range ofservices, including a hairdresserwho visits on a weekly basis and avisiting podiatrist. Maintenancestaff are also on site to deal withall those small issues, such aschanging light bulbs and of coursetaking care of the wonderfullandscaped gardens.Most importantly you’ll besurrounded by a group of likemindedneighbours.College Green – Kent Town08
Amazing GraceBirthday CelebrationGrace Sando celebrated her100th birthday on October 8,2014 at Eldercare Kingsboroughsurrounded by family and friends.The event made the evening news,with a Channel 9 crew filming thefestivities and interviewing herdaughter Gwenyth.She told family and friends gatheredto celebrate that she had stayed the26 years at Kingsborough becauseshe was so happy there and hadmade many friends, adding thatshe hoped that she would neverhave to leave. She also said thatshe appreciated how Eldercarestaff had listened to, and supportedher, over the years.Grace joined the Eldercarecommunity in 1988 when shemoved to an Eldercare retirementunit at Kingsborough, Norwood.She said at the time a smaller homewas appealing, because ‘I’m notkeen on housework’.Born in Queensland, Gracemoved to Adelaide as a child. Sheworked for many decades as aprimary school teacher in SpecialEducation, retiring from MagillSpecial School in 1979. Later sheworked as a Welfare Officer at theHackney Mission.She married in 1939, living inWoodville Park and later St Peters.Grace has four children (onedeceased), six grandchildren andthree great-grandchildren.Grace was widowed in 1972, andhas lived independently ever since.Grace keeps busy knittingand crocheting, donating hercreations of baby clothes andsquares (used in making rugsfor the homeless). She is also anactive member of the GartrellMemorial Church (Dulwich-RosePark Memorial Church), whichcoincidentally also celebratedits centenary in November 2014.Above: (L-R) Grace’s birthday messages from The Governor General and Queen Elizabeth II; Grace Sando and Retirement Living ServicesManager, Lynne Cleveland09
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