Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Brian and Sandra Abbott of Resthaven Paradise, who recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at their Resthaven home at 61 Silkes Road, Paradise. The happy couple, who moved into adjoining rooms in July this year, commemorated the occasion with an event in the main hall, arranged by their two daughters. … Continued

On 12 October, the ‘Ladies Group’ of Resthaven Paradise and Eastern Community Services were invited to be the first social group to test out a new respite house at 61 Alexandra Avenue, Toorak Gardens, ‘Alexandra Cottage’. Funded by the Commonwealth Home Support Programme, both day and overnight respite are offered, with bookings available now. Alexandra … Continued

On 20 October 2021, Resthaven Onkaparinga Community Services client, Mrs Lorraine Kathleen ‘Joan’ Payne, reaches her 100th milestone with ease, surrounded by family and friends. 100 years ago, Joan began her life in Adelaide, with her parents, and brother, James. ‘In my school years I enjoyed history class, although, I didn’t stay long, leaving when … Continued

This week (10-16 October), we acknowledge carers all around Australia, for the important work that they do. This year’s theme, Millions of Reasons to Care, highlights the 2.65 million unpaid carers around Australia who, among many things, help older people to continue living at home for as long as possible. According to the Australian Institute … Continued

Clients at Resthaven Limestone Coast Community Services enjoyed a full pamper day, courtesy of the carers on-site. Held at Resthaven’s Millicent office, the ladies started their pamper session with a hand massage, foot spa, face mask and mocktails, then headed out for coffee and cake. Limestone Coast Community Services Assistant Manager, Unyetta Raddon, says, ‘Home … Continued

This week (10-16 October), we acknowledge carers all around Australia, for the important work that they do. Among many things, carers help older people to continue living at home for as long as possible. On October 1 2021, Mrs Marj Holman celebrated her 100th birthday milestone, thanking those who helped her along the way. During … Continued

With the 2020-21 Tokyo Olympics just behind us, Resthaven Malvern resident, Mrs Ann Cooper (nee Shanley), shares her story of competing as a sprinter at the 1950 Commonwealth Games (then called the ‘Empire Games’). Mrs Cooper, who moved into Resthaven Malvern in August 2021, recalls that she was a keen runner ‘right from the start! … Continued

Residents at Resthaven Malvern have been hard at work creating warm, knitted blankets to donate to the homeless for Christmas. Lifestyle Coordinator, Felicity Tucker, says, ‘Earlier this year, we set up shared knitting box in our café area, and encouraged residents, staff and visitors to knit a square to contribute.’ ‘The resulting squares – more … Continued

Residents at Resthaven Malvern were delighted to receive the donation of a pool table recently, courtesy of the Unley City Council. Unley Community Centre Coordinator, Kate Richardson, says, ‘Here at the Unley Community Centre, we no longer have programs running that utilise our pool table.’ ‘We thought we would reach out to see if the … Continued

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SOURCE: Marj Shares Her Secret to Reaching 100

On Friday 17 September, clients of Resthaven Marion Community Services welcomed a special equine visitor for the afternoon. ‘The Friday Club social group expressed their interest in animals, so we reached out to Kimberley at Nolton Park, who is the handler of therapy miniature horse, Moet,’ says Monika Lyckholm, Social Group Coordinator. This visit was … Continued

Resthaven Northern Community Services Home Support Worker, Michelle O’Dea, uses her love of people to care for older people in their homes, and this year, she made her television debut! Michelle features in Resthaven’s new television commercial and print media. The campaign, ‘Welcome Care’, is a notion Michelle is all too familiar with through her … Continued

As Mrs Marjorie “Marj” Holman celebrates her 100th birthday on 1 October, she reflects on her life full of faith, volunteering and travelling, sharing her secret to reaching her centenarian milestone. The second child of Roy and Lucy, Marj was born and raised on the family farm in a small mid-north town, along with her … Continued

Many happy returns to Mrs Ruth (Mary) Garner of Resthaven Marion, who celebrated her 100th birthday on 23 September, 2021. Mary’s association with Resthaven began long before she moved in three years ago – her mother, Miriam Harris, was one of Resthaven Marion’s earliest residents, moving in shortly after the home opened in 1974. Before … Continued