Bob’s Register Bob Owens Retirement Village • Winter edition 2018
Flash mob! Our residents surprised shoppers at the Bayfair shopping centre
Anzac Day
Meet Joy
Farm visit
Greetings from Brian... Hello and welcome to the winter edition of Bob’s Register. I hope you have been keeping warm and well. Despite the cold weather we have had some pristine winter mornings followed by sunny afternoons which make living in Tauranga so great. Winter isn’t slowing us down at Bob Owens! Recently we celebrated our winter solstice, from sparkling Christmas fairy lights and decorations, to delicious food. Our activities and kitchen teams have once again outdone themselves. During July, we enjoyed International Month at the village where we celebrated our diversity. Our wonderful staff shared their cultures with the
residents and it was a fantastic opportunity to get to know each other better through stories, culinary delights and music. I am happy to report that our annual staff survey revealed that we rank in the top four villages, and whilst this is good news, we won’t rest on our laurels in order to get to the top. I look forward to seeing you out and about around our beautiful village soon. Warm regards,
Brian Bark Village Manager
Katikati arts expo During April, we hosted our annual Art Showcase in association with the Katikati Arts Group. The artwork by the talented group of artists was on display in our village centre. We had lots of guests over the weekend and held a cocktail evening for the official opening for our residents on the Friday night. Jan ‘Lotus Flower’ by Caroline Watts
Brian Bark Village Manager Ph: 07 579 3041 Call Brian for general enquiries or for information about resthome, hospital and dementia care.
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Jan Corbett Sales Advisor Ph: 07 579 2519 Talk to Jan for information about independent apartments, townhouses or serviced apartments.
Flash mob! Our flash mob took the Bayfair and Bethlehem shoppers by surprise. With a combined age of 2,014 and an average age of 77, our residents showed that age was just a number.
Watch out shoppers! You never know when Bob Owens residents might strike!
The driving force behind the flash mob events was Sales Advisor, Jan Corbett, who wanted to show that there’s no age limit on being fit and funky as well as having fun!
Inset: Ngaire Bentley leads the Bob Owens flash mob at Bayfair Shopping Centre in Tauranga.
Above: Bob Starke, Billy Beckett and Ted Symons loved being part of the mob.
The residents practiced their dance moves for eight weeks under the expert guidance of their dance coordinator Sara Nichols and during the performance they were asked for an encore. Most of the flash mob members are current participants of Triple A our Triple A exercise programme.
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It’s got to be
good enough for Mum In May 2018 Kevin Hickman announced he was standing down from the board of Ryman, ending 34 years of service at the company. There is no doubt that Ryman Healthcare would not be the company it is today without Kevin, and everyone at Ryman wishes him all the best with his retirement. The Ryman story began back in 1983, when Kevin was a former policeman turned private detective. He was asked to investigate a resthome fire in Christchurch, and he did not like what he saw. “The fire was in an old villa and there were four people to a room all with shared toilets,’’ Kevin recalls. “To me it was crazy, the standards were so poor. But that’s how resthomes were in those days.’’ Kevin would never dream of putting his mother into a place like that if she needed to go into care. “I thought, what would I want for Mum?” And so, Ryman’s philosophy that care has to be “good enough for Mum” was born. Kevin teamed up with John Ryder, an accountant, and together they made a dynamic pair. Ryman – a combination of Ryder and Hickman – Healthcare was registered and they bought their first property to convert into a resthome in 1984.
“I thought, what would I want for Mum?” As well as providing care that was better than anywhere else, the company had to be sustainable, with its systems constantly refined and improved upon. The size of the villages and the facilities offered may have changed over the past 30 years, but Ryman’s core philosophy remains the same. Care is still at the heart of what we do. And it’s got to be good enough for Mum. Or Dad!
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Italian meatballs Meatballs 500g Mince beef 1 Onion diced 2 tbsp Fresh thyme 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1 Egg 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs Salt & Pepper
A note from Ryman chef,
Sugo sauce 1/2 Onion, diced 1tbsp Garlic 1 tbsp Basil, chopped 1/4 cup Red wine
400g Tinned crushed tomatoes 1 Bay leaf 500ml Beef stock
Method • Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. • Combine all the meatball ingredients with the beef mince and mix well, then roll them into golf ball size portions. • Fry all the meat balls in a semi deep fry pan to seal the meat, and place them onto a baking tray. • Use the same deep fry pan to sauté the onion, garlic, basil and bay leaf, then deglaze with red wine and add the crushed tomatoes and beef stock. • Once the sauce starts bubbling, pour over the meatball tray. • Cover with baking paper and foil and cook for 2 hours. • Serve hot on a bed of mashed potatoes. • Serves 4-5.
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Lawrence Slow cooked Italian meatballs are a resident favourite at our Weary Dunlop Retirement Village. It’s a hearty dish that blends well with our new Harvest menus, and residents love the texture and flavour. Furthermore, it’s a healthy option and is easy to prepare. You simply combine the ingredients and let the oven do the cooking – leaving more time to spend with your loved ones. Weary Dunlop chef Lawrence with resident Enid McCauley
Resident Profile
Meet Joy
Many things influenced our decision to come to New Zealand, but one of the most important factors was to provide a better life for our four sons. In London, my experience as a fashion buyer brought about a love of fashion. So, when we moved to Tauranga, I was full of ambition and opened a fashion boutique. This became successful and branched into several businesses, including chain stores in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Eventually, I had to accept the time had come to downsize from a large house and to move into a retirement village. Living in the village has not changed my lifestyle. My weeks are full of Qi Gong, Triple A classes, bridge, Tai Chi, church and volunteering.
I am blessed with the knowledge that I have found such a safe haven for my twilight years.
I moved into a serviced apartment, which gave me peace of mind and a feeling of being safe and secure, which I am sure improved my health.
Hello, my name is Joy Moreton. My husband and I were both born in London and decided to immigrate to New Zealand in 1966.
I am blessed with the knowledge that I have found such a safe haven for my twilight years and it sure is the treasure at the end of the rainbow.
Anzac commemorations Each year our Anzac Day commemorations are quite emotional and this year was no exception. Many residents and their families attended the service, with our village choir singing wartime songs. The wreath was laid while bagpipes played and the audience was especially moved when the Last Post and Reveille was played on the trumpet. Afterwards everyone shared their stories of wartime over a cup of tea. Pictured: Kirsty Connell played the bagpipes at the ceremony.
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Farm visit
Cooking demonstration
Several of our special care men paid a visit to the William brothers’ farm. The brothers showed the residents their amazing vintage collections; including vintage cars and tractors. It was a fantastic afternoon and many of the residents are looking forward to another visit.
We recently cooked Asian stir-fried noodles in the special care unit. It was a fantastic cooking demonstration by the staff and the residents also helped out. Double thumbs up for the fantastic and delicious dish!
Pictured: Residents Franc Parnwell and Trevor Polley loved the vintage cars.
Pictured: Activities Coordinator Rizherwin Gianan and resident Emma Watene.
Staff Profile
Introducing Ciska
Hello, my name is Ciska McGrath and I am the special care unit coordinator. I was born and bred in Tauranga. Ever since I can remember, I have always wanted to be a nurse. When my children were school age, I decided it was time to do my degree. It was one of the best experiences of my life.
It’s so rewarding to work in such a vibrant, positive unit, and I look forward to a future here at Bob Owens.
I completed my degree in 2002 and since then, I have worked in hospitals and resthomes. For the last 10 years, prior to coming to Bob Owens, I was working in the community.
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When I am not working, I am most often outdoors. I also enjoy spending time with my sons, our dog Izzy, and my family and friends. I am passionate about my role and the team takes great pride in providing high quality, genuine care to the residents every day. It’s so rewarding to work in such a vibrant, positive unit, and I look forward to a future here at Bob Owens.
Mother’s Day celebrations
Upcoming events
We celebrated Mother’s Day in style this year. The independent and serviced apartment ladies celebrated the day with a special movie screening and ice cream. The room was beautifully decorated in pinks and blues with a gorgeous floral arrangement. Afterwards everyone enjoyed delicious finger food and wine. Meanwhile, the care centre residents were treated to a special spa day. They chose between a hand massage, facial or a manicure. There was a photo booth to capture the special moments and they received a personalised gift. We hope everyone felt special on Mother’s Day. Above: Our residents enjoying a fantastic hand massage.
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Father’s Day movie afternoon
Spring floral art demonstration
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Wearable Arts parade
Beer and cheese tasting competition
112 Carmichael Road, Bethlehem
www.bobowens.co.nz