It was double the celebrations on Wednesday 23 April when Resthaven Marion and Resthaven Marion Community Services held events to commemorate Resthaven’s 90th anniversary in 2025. Around 90 clients, family members and staff joined the afternoon tea and expo at Resthaven Marion Community Services, where long-standing client Gloria Stephenson, 96, cut the cake. ‘I started very … Continued
In celebration of Resthaven’s 90th anniversary and coinciding with South Australia’s History Festival (1-31 May), Resthaven has launched its new ‘living history’ website: Resthaven: A History of Caring. On Wednesday 7 May, the official launch was held at Resthaven Head Office, with invited guests including representatives from the History Council of SA, UnitingCare SA, Uniting … Continued
On Wednesday 9 April, 60 clients of Resthaven Fleurieu Community Services, plus Resthaven staff, boarded the Cockle Train at Goolwa Station to journey to Victor Harbor for a celebratory lunch. The occasion was Resthaven’s 90th anniversary, and the theme for the day was ‘Resthaven-opoly’. ‘The board game Monopoly was created in 1935, the same year … Continued
On Friday 21 March, Resthaven Community Respite Services welcomed around 50 clients and their carers to the Toorak House respite cottage, to share Devonshire Tea in honour of Resthaven’s 90th anniversary in 2025. Guests were delighted by the beautiful table settings created by the staff team, which boasted lace tablecloths, ornamental flower arrangements, China teacups with … Continued
On Friday 14 March, Resthaven Limestone Coast Community Services welcomed around 60 clients, family and friends to Rymill Hall, Penola, for a celebratory lunch to mark Resthaven’s 90th anniversary in 2025. Guests enjoyed music from Resthaven Mount Gambier volunteer, Gina Surth, and her two-piece band, and were pleased to hear from Resthaven Executive Manager Community Services … Continued
On Saturday 8 March, Resthaven Paradise invited its community members to celebrate Resthaven’s 90th anniversary with a Family Fair on site. A warm day, the event was held both inside and outside in the Rose Garden and lawned areas of the home, with children’s activities including balloon art and face painting taking place. Special visitors from … Continued
Celebrating our 90th anniversary in 2025, Resthaven Marion Retirement Living resident, Beverley (Bev) Warschauer, 85, shares memories of her father, Rev. Keith Wiseman, who was Resthaven’s Administrator (CEO) in the 1970s. Growing up in a number of South Australian country towns, Beverley (Bev) Warschauer, 85, remembers her father often being out of the house, visiting … Continued
All the glitz and glamour of the 1930s was on show at Resthaven Aberfoyle Park on Tuesday 25 February, when the residential aged care home celebrated Resthaven’s 90th anniversary. Around 60 residents and invited guests were welcomed to the ‘Gatsby’ themed event by Resthaven Aberfoyle Park resident Mr Lloyd Mattner, 92. He then introduced Resthaven CEO … Continued
On Friday 21 February, Resthaven Mount Gambier proudly celebrated Resthaven’s 90th anniversary with a day of activities for residents, friends and family. Under the theme ‘Australiana’, Resthaven Mount Gambier hosted Animals on the Move with Aussie Bush Babies, as well as holding a concert with Australian music and a barbeque lunch. The event was opened with … Continued
When Mrs Ruth Daws, OAM, received the email saying she had been nominated for an Order of Australia Medal she was quite overwhelmed. Ruth and John Daws The Resthaven Paradise and Eastern Community Services client yelled out to her husband, John, “look what they’ve done!” – but, of course, it was what Ruth had done … Continued
Resthaven is proud to celebrate its 90th anniversary in 2025. Throughout the year, a series of events, activities and concerts will be held across all of Resthaven’s residential, community services and retirement living sites. ‘Ninety years ago, in the coastal southern suburb of Brighton, Resthaven opened its doors for the first time,’ Darren Birbeck, Resthaven … Continued
In answering the call for pen pals to connect with others across the world, Resthaven Western Community Services client, Sylvia Ryan could never have known the impact it would have on the rest of her life. Her letter, introducing herself and describing her hometown of Los Angeles, arrived at the home of Dennis Ryan, who … Continued
A piece of advice given to Resthaven Marion Community Services client Mrs Lesley Burgess when she was in her 40s was, ‘You’re never too old to learn a new skill’. Following her interests in dance and music, this is something Lesley has taken to heart. A former employee of Resthaven, Lesley shares her birth year … Continued
For Resthaven Mitcham resident Anne Joyce, it’s almost as if things have come full circle. Anne enjoyed a 22-year career at the Resthaven site, and in May 2024 returned to her old stomping ground as a resident. Sharing a birth year with Resthaven – both are celebrating 90 years in 2025 – Anne says that … Continued
At 16, Resthaven Westbourne Park resident Wilfred (Wilf) Gelsthorpe won his first talent competition. It was in Sheffield, England, at a local pub. ‘My brother’s friend kept entering these competitions,’ Wilf says, ‘But he never won.’ ‘I was always whistling away, so they encouraged me to have a go and on my first competition I … Continued
Resthaven Western Community Services client Mrs Diana Simons (nee MacFarlane), 89, has taught swimming at just about every public swimming pool in South Australia – and all the beaches. She has swum in every state in Australia and even has a few records under her belt. But, it was a bellyflop in an aboveground pool … Continued