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Avalon House
Avalon House
Welcome to the Winter 2021 edition of our newsletter. It’s so good to have more normality back in Avalon
House as far as activities go. Please enjoy the review of our activities and events held over the last 3 months,
including St Patrick’s Day, Easter, Anzac Day, Mother’s Day, Harmony Day and our big highlight – our 1950s
Rock n Roll concert.
As always, we like to take this opportunity to welcome all our new residents and families who have joined us
over the last 3 months.
St Patrick’s Day
We enjoyed a wonderful
St Patrick’s day celebration
at our home on the 17th
March where many
dressed in green and
celebrated in true Irish
style. On the day
shamrocks were hung
from the ceiling and
sprung up on our lounge
room walls.
We enjoyed an afternoon
concert with musical
entertainment by Dennis
and David, who had learnt
some Irish songs and had
us all singing along. It was
a great afternoon and we
were delighted to see so
many residents having fun.
June 2021 [AVALON HOUSE NEWSLETTER] World Harmony + Happiness Days We had two wonderful theme days in quick succession in March – International Day of Happiness and International Day of Harmony. Both were celebrated with live entertainment by talented performers. International Day of Happiness gave us a lovely opportunity to focus on the importance of happiness and kindness in our lives. We decorated with cheery smiley face decorations to suit the theme. The afternoon concert was attended by a record number of residents who thoroughly enjoyed the upbeat songs and music followed by a special afternoon tea. We all agreed that music is a number one source of happiness. International Harmony Day is a day to acknowledge and celebrate cultural diversity. This year’s theme was “Everyone Belongs” which truly promotes inclusivity and the recognition of all people. Orange is the Harmony Day colour so our decorations were vibrant and uplifting for the residents on a very grey, rainy day. Our morning concert, performed by Yuki and John, was a big hit and the residents were highly engaged by it. Yuki wore her traditional Japanese Kimono and sang a traditional Japanese song for us, followed by songs from other nationalities. The highlight for the residents was the appearance of our staff dressed in traditional costume, Nepalese and Tibetan. This added even more colour, vibrancy and fun to Harmony Day.
June 2021 [AVALON HOUSE NEWSLETTER]
Easter Celebrations Anzac Day 2021
Easter Sunday was celebrated in the morning with Anzac Day was commemorated at Avalon House
Easter songs of praise which ended with a special with a special viewing of the ABC Anzac Day Service.
prayer, led by one of our residents. We honoured the occasion with decorations of
As is our tradition at Avalon House, all residents poppies and Anzac Day memorabilia around the home.
were given a special chocolate gift which they were Knitted poppies were pinned on our residents and
very happy and grateful to receive. each received a sprig of rosemary.
In the afternoon we played our special Sunday We had a special afternoon tea of Anzac biscuits,
movie - “Easter Parade” which was enjoyed and freshly made by some of our residents and staff.
attended by many. Here is some of the feedback from the day – “what I
enjoyed most about Anzac Day was listening to the
service on TV and, most of all Maria’s yummy Anzac
biscuits”. “I think it was perfect - informal and
friendly”.
Lest we forget
June 2021 [AVALON HOUSE NEWSLETTER] Our 1950s theme day on May 25th started well with games of Quoits followed by a Hula hoop demonstration by staff (with mixed success!) as 50s music played in the background. The theme continued at lunch time with special burgers and chips served, as if the residents were in a traditional 50s diner. And then the highlight of the day was our 50s Rock n Roll concert. Well, how can you go wrong with 3 Elvis impersonators in the building??? (one performer and two residents going the extra mile). The scene was wonderfully set with lots of great decorations and many 50s style outfits. What fun we had being entertained by favourite Elvis tunes as some residents and staff hit the dance floor and everyone soaked up the atmosphere. Such a great era which was a joy for us to recreate.
June 2021 [AVALON HOUSE NEWSLETTER]
Mother’s Day Other Happenings at Avalon House
Celebrations We’ve been so pleased to resume much of our regular program,
including Catholic Service, longer bus trips, live entertainment, art
Avalon house loves to celebrate
and craft and jazz exercise. The ladies were also treated to the annual
our many beautiful mothers on
Market Day so they could enjoy some retail therapy.
Mother’s Day by helping them to
feel very appreciated and loved on
this special day.
Many of our residents spent time on
Enjoying retail therapy
outings with their families and loved
ones.
And some of the other mums
enjoyed the special afternoon tea in
the coffee shop while listening to
old time music and socialising with
fellow residents.
Everyone also received love heart
chocolates as a Mother’s Day gift
which was greatly appreciated and
loved. Jazzercise returns for an appreciative group
Longer bus
trips get
the big
“thumbs up”
International
Nurses Day
We celebrated International
Nurses Day this May with a special
lunch for our wonderful group of
nurses.
“Thankyou” decorations
reminded us to acknowledge
them and helped to make them
feel very appreciated. Enjoyng retail therapy
We just couldn’t do without them!
Enjoying pet therapy Getting creative in Art and Craft
June 2021 [AVALON HOUSE NEWSLETTER]
Message from our
DON, Hayley Bonnici
Avalon House has had a few changes over the
last few months; I would like to welcome our Upcoming Events for
new Deputy Director, Ujjwala - and introduce
myself, as the new Director of Nursing.
winter 2021
Jenny has resigned from Avalon House, and
we all wish her success in her new chapter.
June
TBA Men’s lunch
Ujjwala is well known to Avalon House, as am 14th Queen’s Birthday High Tea
I. We have both been working here since 2008
and look forward to working with you and
your resident into the future.
July
1st International Jokes Day
I would like to take this opportunity to advise 13th Christmas in July
everyone that we completed our second Covid
vaccinations on Monday 24th May. All residents
remain well and happy.
August
1st International Beer Day –
As Covid restrictions begin to ease, it is lovely tasting at Happy Hour
to see the families visiting again, making 16th Italian Ferragosto Celebration
Avalon House the home it has always been.
Monthly Birthday Celebrations
My door is always open so please feel free to
stop by anytime.
Winter Entertainment
Leyla; Hugh Moran; Andrew Dyce
Kind regards, Keff McCulloch; Ross Hamilton
Hayley Yuki n John; Larry and Robyn
Hayley Bonnici | Director of Nursing| Thank you in advance!
Avalon House Nursing Home We would like to thank in advance the family members
14-16 John St Avalon NSW 2107
T: (02) 99730900 | F: (02) 99730950
who have expressed interest in volunteering to assist
Email: avalonhouse@thc.net.au the RAO Department with resident activities.
www.thompsonhealthcare.com.au
As always, we are looking forward to the next season
of fun activities and wish you all the best until our next
newsletter.
from the RAO Team!
Maria, Kylie, Chris M and Chris S
Email : rao_avalonhouse@thc.net.au
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