Nor'West News: September 12, 2017

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NOR’WEST [Edition NEWS datE]
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Tuesday September 12 2017 25
RYMAN HEALTHCARE
A brand new kitchen is a key feature of the refurbished townhouses
Major refurbishments enhancing
retirement village townhouses
Already widely recognised as a
beautifully appointed retirement
village in Papanui, near Northlands
mall, the Ngaio Marsh Retirement
Village, which is part of the Ryman
Healthcare group, is currently
undergoing major refurbishments to
its townhouses. A full refurbishment
of the village centre will also be
carried out in 2018.
While the practice has been
for each of the one, two and
three-bedroom townhouses to be
redecorated as residents have moved
out, now they are having more
substantial renovation work done.
When a townhouse is vacated,
a brand-new kitchen with stone
bench-top, dishwasher and waste
disposal unit will be installed,
the bathroom will be upgraded
with tiled flooring and underfloor
heating, and a second toilet added
where possible.
A heat pump and double-glazing
will provide comfort and warmth
for residents, while most of the
townhouses will also have brandnew
carpets and drapes fitted.
The décor of the townhouses is
also being updated, with soft neutral
tones creating an elegant, restful
environment.
Ngaio Marsh has two of these
refurbished townhouses currently
available for retired people who
would like to enjoy the benefits of
independent living in this lovely,
resort-style village.
There are numerous advantages
to retirement living at Ngaio Marsh,
with a key one being the guarantee
of fixed weekly fees*. The weekly fee
new residents pay when they move
into a townhouse remains the same
for the duration of their time in that
townhouse.*
While enjoying the same fully
independent lifestyle they have
always had, townhouse residents
can participate in any of the village
activities on offer and use the leisure
facilities whenever they choose
to. Indoor and outdoor bowls,
petanque, croquet, pool, a gym,
swimming pool and spa pool, a
well-stocked library, a shop, and hair
salon are all available for them.
They can take part in the
exclusive Ryman Triple A Exercise
Programme, and also go out on the
regular shopping trips and outings
in the village van, all of which
means they have the benefit of
independent living, combined with
the companionship of their fellow
residents when they wish.
A sense of security is provided
with 24-hour emergency call alarms
ensuring there is always help on
hand if needed, they can potter in
the garden outside their townhouse,
and family members can visit
whenever they like.
Ngaio Marsh runs a regular
activities programme, which
includes guest speakers, who
come from a range of professional
groups and private and government
organisations to provide interesting
and stimulating talks for the
residents.
There is also a wide variety of
musical entertainment, which is
always popular. Performers include
an NZSO chamber group, young
singers from the Dame Malvina
Major Foundation, which Ryman
sponsors, and individual musicians
singing and playing guitar.
In addition to all these benefits,
there is the Ryman Difference,
which further sets Ngaio Marsh
apart. This includes the fixed weekly
fee*, which stops immediately when
the townhouse is vacated, a 90-day
money-back guarantee* and four
hours of house cleaning at no cost
for residents leaving their home and
moving into Ngaio Marsh.
Next year, the village centre will
come under the refurbishment
spotlight. The project will include
a new movie theatre, extension
and upgrading of the library, the
hair salon being fully refurbished,
upgrading of the dining room and
a new cafe where baristas will make
the coffee.
*Terms and conditions apply
Joan and Ernie Selenger relaxing in their townhouse
“The whole village
has great people”
Ernie and Joan Selinger moved
into their Ngaio Marsh townhouse in
March 2016, and couldn’t be happier
with their home and lifestyle.
Joan, who was a nurse throughout
her working life, both in New
Zealand and in her husband’s home
country of Canada, says when she
and Ernie felt ready to move in to a
retirement village they looked round
a few places, including Ngaio Marsh.
They talked to sales advisor Marie
Kyle-Stevenson, who showed them
a townhouse that was available, and
that was it – an instant decision to
move in.
“It had nice views of the gardens,
and we liked that,” Ernie says.
He says what they especially enjoy
about living at Ngaio Marsh is the
choice of activities.
“You can be as active as you want
to be. And the management are very
helpful – they encourage you to get
involved in things.”
Ernie goes to the gym most
days, spending 40-50 minutes on
the rowing machine, and using the
swimming pool and spa as well.
Not so much a “gym bunny”, Joan
says, she started a 500 Club, with 22
members now enjoying the popular
card game every Wednesday.
She also likes gardening and has
planted a veggie patch outside their
home.
An avid reader, Ernie enjoys
visiting the library, and is very
impressed with the services of
librarian resident Dawn Marshall,
who is in her 90s.
Both Joan and Ernie thoroughly
enjoy their neighbours, too.
“It’s a great neighbourhood,” Ernie
says. “The whole village has great
people – they have a great sense of
humour, and we’re all here for the
same reason.”
And as Joan says, “The most
important thing is people should
move into the retirement village
while they are still able to enjoy the
lifestyle. The resthome and the care
are all there if they need it later.”
Townhouses provide independence and easy maintenance
Refurbished townhouse
available now
Enjoy your own modern home with resort-style
facilities right on your doorstep!
For more information
phone Marie on 354 6608
95 Grants Road, Papanui
7228