Winter Orbiter 2015.pdf

CATCHING UP WITH PEPPERTREEver the summermonths wehave enjoyedwonderful weather whichhas allowed our residentsto enjoy walks aroundthe local neighbourhoodand sitting outside in thebeautiful gardens.We have been getting alot of compliments fromresidents, families andvisitors. I have been toldthat the gardens havenever looked prettier.Our gardener has plantedhundreds of spring bulbsso that we will have aglorious show comespring. The gardensshould look spectacular.St Patrick’s Day wasgreat with our residentshaving a lovely timeover the week cookinggreen lamingtons and, ofcourse, eating them. Theycreated bright colourfuldecorations for our wallsand enjoyed a wonderfulSt Patrick’s Day sing-alongwith Roy and Marie-Anne.Even a visiting puppyenjoyed the StPatrick’s Dayparty.A trip to thepark and anew ice-creamparlor inFielding wasenjoyed byeveryone.Cooking hasbecome a well-receivedactivity that is beingenjoyed by both our menand women residents.There have been somedelicious creations which“...COOKINGGREENLAMINGTONSAND, OFCOURSE,EATING THEM.”all our residents haveenjoyed eating.We have been extremelylucky and would like tothank Mrs Rowlands forher kind and generousdonation of a newumbrella parkbench forRowlands.our residents.Mrs Rowlandsdonated thiswonderfulseat ingratitude forthe care andattention ourstaff providedto the late RegWe would also like tothank Meg Crawford’sfamily for their wonderfuldonation of an electricrecliner for our residents.They donated this ingratitude for the careprovided for their motherwhile she was part of thePeppertree family.Our staff have beenworking hard over the lastsix months to completetheir Health, Disabilityand Aged Support(Core Competencies)qualifications Level3. Congratulations tothose staff who havecompleted it: TrishCowie, Penny Finlayson,Gary Burmeister, SusanGreaves, Susan Anstis,Kalani Jayawardhana.RADIUS PEPPERTREE,located just minutesfrom the city centre ofPalmerston North, offershospital, rest home,palliative and respite care.22 ORBITER