New resident of Resthaven Chiton Retirement Living, Sharyn Adam, says she and her husband Bruce are looking forward to enjoying a new phase of their lives, now that they have moved into the seven-star eco-village. ‘Retirement living here gives us flexibility,’ Sharyn says. ‘The gardens are maintained; the building will be looked after when we’re … Continued
When Resthaven North Haven ‘Gulf Point’ Retirement Living residents Mr John Shaw and Mr Richard Lloyd get together, their conversations range from current affairs to shared experiences from more than 80 years ago. The pair, who are neighbours at the village, attended the same infant school, as well as being classmates at Le Fevre Peninsula … Continued
‘The best part of my job is the people,’ says Melissa Jennings, Retirement Living Coordinator at Resthaven. Every day, Melissa works with a diverse group of residents, and she says listening to their stories is one of the most rewarding aspects of her role. Seeing them come together as a community — despite their different … Continued
Resthaven ‘Glynde Lodge’ Retirement Living resident Mr Donald (Don) Clay has earned a reputation for being dependable, reliable and loyal. Turning 100 on 27 February, he not only built a strong and steady career, but has lived a life dedicated to his late wife Greta, their daughter Sharon, and his extended family. Don was born … Continued
Resthaven Bellevue Heights Retirement Living resident Mrs Josephine (Josie) Wilson has spent a lifetime delighting audiences with her piano playing. Whenever her late husband, former Mayor of Whyalla Keith Wilson, spotted a piano while they were out, he would proudly announce, ‘Oh, Josie will play!’ ‘Wherever we went he would have me playing something,’ Josie … Continued
Home maintenance and large gardens can become a burden over time. For people seeking to downsize, retirement living might be just the option. Instead of purchasing the property outright, you pay a ‘licence to occupy’ the premises. This amount is then refunded when the resident leaves, after deducting a deferred management fee, which can range … Continued
There were celebrations galore last month when the Resthaven Hillcrest ‘Crestview’ and Resthaven Fulham ‘The Oaks’ Retirement Living communities marked Resthaven’s 90th anniversary – both in the same week! On Tuesday, 18 November, residents, family and friends gathered in the community hall at Resthaven Hillcrest ‘Crestview’ Retirement Living to celebrate Resthaven’s 90th anniversary. Around 100 people attended … Continued
The $9.3 million addition to Resthaven Chiton Retirement Living was officially opened on 22 December by Mayor of Alexandrina Council, Keith Parkes together with Resthaven CEO Darren Birbeck, Executive Manager Community Services & Retirement Living Mel Ottaway, and Board President, Mark Porter. Residents of the village attended the event as well as special guests: Managing … Continued
It was a full house at Resthaven Fulham Gardens ‘Leisure Court’ Retirement Living on Friday 24 October, when the site community came together to mark Resthaven’s 90th anniversary with a celebratory lunch. Stephanie Sim, Assistant Manager at the village, welcomed everyone to the event before introducing Mel Ottaway, Executive Manager Community Services & Retirement Living, who … Continued
It was a triple celebration at Resthaven Melrose Park Retirement Living on Monday 17 November, when the site community came together to mark Resthaven’s 90th anniversary, the 40th anniversary of the site, and also one year of the retirement living village being in Resthaven’s portfolio. Before the event itself began, residents gathered on the lawns … Continued
Celebrating Resthaven’s 90th anniversary, Resthaven Retirement Living communities, Resthaven North Haven ‘The Haven’, Resthaven Elizabeth Vale ‘Riverview’, and Resthaven North Haven ‘Gulf Point’ recently held unique celebrations, bringing together residents and staff at each site. At ‘The Haven’, a special lunch was held on 14 October, with entertainment by the band Buddies Four, who played … Continued
Calm and considered, with a strong moral compass and a willingness to speak up against injustices, Resthaven Fulham Gardens ‘Leisure Court’ Retirement Living resident Mr Frank Bevan is an advocate you want in your corner. Frank (right) cuts a cake with fellow resident Sam Born in 1935, the same year as Resthaven, and celebrating his … Continued
Creating mosaics, making fruit animals and composing songs with ‘boom whackers’ – it’s all part of the fun and learning of the Resthaven and Annesley Junior School’s intergenerational Sharing Wisdom program. A joint initiative, the program brings together residents from Resthaven Retirement Living villages and reception students from Annesley for six weeks of activities and … Continued
It’s hard not to get swept away by the adventurous spirit of Resthaven Fulham Gardens ‘Leisure Court’ Retirement Living resident Mr Samuel (Sam) Cooke. Celebrating his 90th birthday earlier this year on 20 May, Sam moved to Australia from Ireland in 2019 and says that travelling, walking, and seeing things ‘bright side up’ have helped him … Continued
On Tuesday 9 September, around 60 residents and family members came together at Resthaven Glynde Lodge Retirement Living to celebrate Resthaven’s 90th anniversary. A communal lunch was held in the Community Centre, with Village Manager, Karina Moore, getting things underway with a ring of the dinner bell. Resthaven CEO Darren Birbeck welcomed everyone to the … Continued
‘Happy Hour’ at the On Statenborough retirement village took on a different feel on Friday 15 August, in celebration of Resthaven’s 90th anniversary. Among the 120 guests present at the event were Stephanie Rozokos, Resthaven Deputy Board President; Darren Birbeck, CEO; Mel Ottaway, Executive Manager Community Services & Retirement Living; and Sarah Brown, General Manager … Continued
When Resthaven Bellevue Heights resident Mrs Ann Berresford heard a few of her fellow residents saying they needed small mending jobs done, she rang her son and asked if he could bring in her vintage electric Singer Sewing Machine. Ann spent many of her younger years as a dressmaker, creating beautiful and intricate ball gowns … Continued
‘You have to make your own way in life,’ says Resthaven Blackwood Retirement Living resident Mrs Constance Neil, who turns 100 on 10 August. A devoted mother and wife, with talents for cooking and singing, Constance was the second eldest of her parents’ five children. The family grew up in regional South Australia, travelling with … Continued
Congratulations to Resthaven Bellevue Heights Retirement Living resident, Mrs Nadine Olafsen, 87, who has recently been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for her services to community health. Nadine has been supporting the Friends of the Women’s and Children’s Hospital, previously known as the Children’s Hospital Auxiliary, for the past 62 years, … Continued
Twins, Mrs Lynette Pickering and Mrs Heather Hender (a former Resthaven Board Member) have always been there for one another, from celebrating successes, to shouldering burdens and everything in between. Turning 90 on 30 November this year, the pair share a birth year with Resthaven, which is also celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2025. A resident … Continued