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EV ER G R EEN
DECEMBER 2020 I ISSUE 19 I RECEPTION 4349 2300
CEO MESSAGE
Welcome to the December issue of Horizons!
Last month saw an increase in our
freedoms with the relaxation of COVID-19
safety precautions. It was lovely to
see people enjoying themselves at the
Melbourne Cup function, Peter Fisher’s
book launch in the cafe, Christmas stalls
and scenic bus trips at the Lodge.
This month we have included a brief report on the village
resident satisfaction survey and interviews held in October
– a more detailed report is available at reception for those
interested.
A reminder to Residents that the Corporate office and
Everbean Cafe close for 2 weeks from 19th December to 3rd
January. The Lodge services and the Village emergency
response will continue to function normally. Village residents
can make prior arrangement with the café if meals are required
during this period.
With Christmas just around the corner, we are hoping that low
levels of community transmission will enable us to celebrate
properly with friends and family this year.
On behalf of the Board and Staff at Evergreen Life Care,
I wish you joy and peace during the holiday season.
Kind Regards, Helen
> December Activities > Missing Word
INSIDE THIS ISSUE > Great Recipe for December > Laughing Out Loud
> Birthday Celebrations > Resident Committee Update
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Beautiful Remembrance Day 2020
Balcony Gardens
Lodge residents had a lovely Remembrance
Day morning tea and laid wreaths
at the Memorial.
Village residents remember...
What belongs in the yellow lid bin. What doesn’t belong
What you need • Aluminium and steel tins and cans in the yellow lid bin.
to do. • Aerosol cans – these need to be empty • Plastic bags and soft plastics such
Use your yellow • Aluminium foil – scrunch into a as bread bags, biscuit and
lid bin correctly. tennis size ball before it goes in confectionery packets, frozen food,
• Glass bottles and jars – separate rice and pasta bags
metal lids and place small ones • Polystyrene such as meat trays
in an empty tin and foam packaging
• Plastic soft-drink and water bottles • Light globes, mirrors and window
• Plastic food containers, tubs, trays glass
and fruit punnets • Crockery, drinking glasses and Pyrex
• Juice and milk bottles • Sharps and syringes
• Plastic containers for laundry liquid • Nappies
and powder, shampoo, conditioner, • Tissue paper and napkins
hand and body wash • Mixed materials – this means items
• Newspapers, magazines and that combine cardboard, metal,
advertising materials – please remove plastic, or foil.
plastic wrapping before adding For example, waxed cardboard
to the bin containers such as milk cartons, coffee
• Egg cartons cups or ice cream containers.
• Envelopes – even those with Or juice tetra packs, coffee and hot chocolate
clear plastic windows containers – which usually have
• Cardboard boxes including empty a cardboard body, metal base, and foil lining.
pizza boxes – remove any food scraps
before putting them in the yellow
lid bin.
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OUT AND ABOUT IN THE
REGULAR ACTIVITIES
VILLAGE BOOK THROUGH RECEPTION
Melbourne Cup Fashion on the Fields Residents BBQ
Saturday 5th December 2020 11.00am
Community Centre.
Bring your own food and beverage and sense
of humour. Come along and join in meeting
other residents in the village.
Darts Every Monday 10am - Community
Centre come and have a go and try your luck.
Crafty Critters Group every 1st and 3rd
Beth - Lambert - Bev - Best Hat Yvonne
Best Dressed Female Best Dressed Male Wednesday of the Month 10am to 12noon
Community Centre. Come and show us
your crafty skills.
KLOP’S Every Wednesday 10.00am
to 12noon Community Centre. If you want a
good laugh come and watch or play Klop’s
bring a hat and water bottle, walker friendly.
Beginners Art Classes every 2nd & 4th
Clare, Lesley and Steph Pat and Margaret Joan
Wednesday of the month 10.00am to 12 noon
Community Centre. Come and meet Peter
Village Feedback and learn a new hobby.
In October we distributed a survey We have actioned a number of items Happy Hour returning in JANUARY 2021.
and held a series of 1:1 chats with since the survey: Bring a gold coin donation for the wine and
residents from Yallambee Village. your own snacks (food will not be shared due
• Additional volunteers have been to the pandemic). Come along and enjoy the
We were pleased to hear that all recruited again to assist with
who participated reported that our company of fellow residents in your village.
the gardens
staff are polite and responsive. Podiatrist Wed 16th December 2020
The majority of participants report • A feedback/suggestion box has at the Community Centre (Appointment only).
that staff treat them with dignity been placed at reception in the Please book at Reception on 4349-2302.
and respect their privacy. They are Community Centre
NEW ACTIVITY!! Putt Putt Golf
also happy with the unit size, decor, • We have booked a fire Every Tuesday in the Community Centre.
security and maintenance. evacuation drill for the beginning Come and enjoy a game or two
Our team are grateful for the lovely of January and have a laugh.
feedback and comments such as: • We are trying to avoid the use Fruit & Vegie Day Wednesdays from 11.00am
“There is never a second – day or of acronyms in our newsletters Fruit, Vegie’s and Eggs available at the
night – when I don’t feel safe and Other plans include the development Community Centre.
secure”. of a resident handbook and a review Community Restaurant Meals on Wheels
“We enjoy the freedom this Village of the range of support services on Every Friday starting at 10am.
gives. Such a pleasant place to live offer. Come along to the Community Centre for fun
and the staff are lovely”. Thank you to all Village residents and games or if you would just like a meal
Respondents were divided on our who completed the satisfaction come around 11.30am for only $12.00
management of the pandemic:- survey or participated in Chat with Please call Lorraine on 0427 026 229 as we
many complimented us on actions the Chief’s morning teas. We always have limited numbers at the moment.
taken to keep the community, while appreciate your feedback and Resuming January 15th 2021.
some felt isolated and would have suggestions. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
liked more activities to recommence from all of us at Meals on Wheels Community
sooner. Restaurant see you all in the New Year.
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AT HOME AND SAFE IN THE
LODGE
November was another eventful month.
The Residents enjoyed Melbourne Cup
Day with Champagne, nibbles and many
happy winners in the Sweeps.
ChristmasStall
We had a lovely Morning Tea for
Remembrance Day out in the courtyard
@ The Lodge
with a few of the residents helping to A Christmas Gift Stall will be at the
place a wreath on the Cenotaph. Lodge Wednesday 2nd December.
The Scenic Ice Cream Bus outings have This is a great opportunity to pick up
recommenced with a lot of happy people some Christmas Gifts with FREE
enjoying a trip around the coast and of Gift Wrapping for any resident
course a McDonalds Ice Cream. who makes a purchase!
Melbourne Cup Day
VISITING EVERGREEN
Wednesday
2nd December
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AT HOME AND SAFE IN THE
LODGE
In the year...
1934
1854 Film Bright Eyes premieres starring
1913 Eureka Stockade: In what is claimed Shirley Temple and featuring the song
The Ford Motor Company introduces the by many to be the birth of Australian “On The Good Ship Lollipop”.
continuously moving assembly line, democracy, more than 20 goldminers 1542
producing a complete automobile every in Ballarat, Victoria, are killed by state Princess Mary Stuart succeeds her
two-and-a-half minutes. It was the first troopers in an uprising over mining father James V and becomes Queen
true “mass production’ system. licences. Mary 1 of Scotland at 6 days old.
WORD SEARCH Santa’s Reindeers
HAPPY
DECEMBER
BIRTHDAY
to all these
wonderful residents!
DASHER DONNER MAGIC
DANCER BLITZEN SLEIGH
PRANCER RUDOLPH CHRISTMAS 12th Max Daniel
VIXEN SANTA PRESENTS
COMET SNOW CHIMNEY 18th John Aird
CUPID FLY STOCKINGS
20th Patty
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YOUR LEGAL PARTNER
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Solicitors & Barristers
CONVEYANCING DISPUTE RESOLUTION
FAMILY/DEFACTO LAW ESTATE PLANNING
WILLS & WILLS DISPUTES PROBATE
COURT APPEARANCES LITIGATION 4323 1900
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DECEMBER IN THE LODGE
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2 3 4 5
9.30am 9.30am 9.30am 9.30am 2pm
Move & Groove Residents Meeting Move & Groove Move & Groove 48 Wishes
10am in the Main Lnge 10am 10am in the
Quiz Time 11am Music, Music Brain Teasers Quiz Time Main Lounge
HAPPY 11am Music, Music Music 11am Music, Music 11am Music, Music
CHRISTMAS Music 2pm Wacky Music Music
2pm Scenic Wednesday 2pm Bingo 2pm Music
Ice Cream Trip Christmas Card in the Appreciation
around the Making Main Lounge in the
Central Coast in the Main Lnge Main Lounge
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2pm 9.30am 9.30am 9.30am 9.30am 9.30am 2pm
Documentary Move & Groove Move & Groove Move & Groove Move & Groove Move & Groove My Christmas Inn
IF I WERE 10am 10am 10am Word Games 10am 10am in the
AN ANIMAL Brain Teasers Quiz Time 11am Music, Music Brain Teasers Quiz Time Main Lounge
in the Music
11am Music, Music 11am Music, Music 11am Music, Music 11am Music, Music
Main Lounge
Music Music 2pm Wacky Music Music
2pm 2pm Scenic Wednesday 2pm Bingo 2pm Music
Bingo in the Ice Cream Trip National Fairy in the Appreciation
Main Lounge around the Floss Day Main Lounge in the
Central Coast in the Main Lnge Main Lounge
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2pm 9.30am 9.30am 9.30am 9.30am 9.30am 2pm
Documentary Move & Groove Move & Groove Move & Groove Move & Groove Move & Groove Fred Claus
MAGICAL LAND 10am 10am 10am Word Games 10am 10am in the
OF OZ Brain Teasers Quiz Time 11am Music, Music Brain Teasers Quiz Time Main Lounge
in the Music
11am Music, Music 11am Music, Music 11am Music, Music 11am Music, Music
Main Lounge
Music Music 2pm Wacky Music Music
2pm 2pm Scenic Wednesday 2pm Bingo 2pm Music
Bingo in the Ice Cream Trip Christmas Bauble in the Appreciation
Main Lounge around the Craft Main Lounge in the
Central Coast in the Main Lnge Main Lounge
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2pm 9.30am 9.30am 9.30am 9.30am 2pm Movie: 2pm
Documentary Move & Groove Move & Groove Move & Groove Move & Groove CHRISTMAS Midnight at
DANCING WITH 10am 10am 10am Word Games 10am WONDERLAND the Magnolia
THE BIRDS Brain Teasers Quiz Time 11am Music, Music Brain Teasers in the
in the Music Main Lounge
11am Music, Music 11am Music, Music 11am Music, Music
Main Lounge
Music Music 2pm Wacky Music
2pm 2pm Scenic Wednesday 2pm Bingo
Bingo in the Ice Cream Trip What is your in the
Main Lounge around the favourite ice cream Main Lounge
Central Coast flaovour
in the Main Lnge
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2pm 2pm 9.30am 9.30am 9.30am
Documentary Movie: Move & Groove Move & Groove Move & Groove
LIFE ON OUR The Guilt Trip 10am 10am Word Games 10am
PLANET in the Quiz Time 11am Music, Music Brain Teasers
in the Main Lounge Music
11am Music, Music 11am Music, Music
Main Lounge 2pm Wacky
Music Music
2pm Scenic Wednesday 2pm Happy
Ice Cream Trip New Years New Year Party
around the Resolutions in the
Central Coast in the Main Lnge Main Lounge
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DECEMBER IN THE VILLAGE
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2 3 4 5
10.00am 10am Bus to Gosford 11am
Putt Putt Golf Crafty Critters & West Gosford Resident’s
Group BBQ
KLOPS
OPEN 9am- 2pm • Mon-Fri Returning
Book at Reception for lunch. 6th January
2021
Last day Friday 18th Dec.
Returning Mon 4th Jan.
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
10-12pm 11.30am 11.30am Bus to Gosford
Darts RESIDENT’S RESIDENT’S & West Gosford
Bus to Gosford CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS
& West Gosford PARTY PARTY
Cost: $25 Cost: $25
12pm-12.45pm Limited Limited
Travelling Book Seating Seating
Library Across
from Drvewy E
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10-12pm 10.00am 12.00pm 12.00pm Bus to Gosford
Darts Putt Putt Golf CEO CEO & West Gosford
Bus to Gosford CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS
& West Gosford LUNCH LUNCH
Please book Please book
at Reception at Reception
Limited Limited
Seating Seating
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
10-12pm 10.00am MERRY BOXING
Darts Putt Putt Golf CHRISTMAS! DAY
Bus to Gosford
& West Gosford
27 28 29 30 31 If you are
PLEASE
REMEMBER:
10-12pm 10.00am NEW YEAR’S attending any When visiting your
Darts Putt Putt Golf EVE activities Community Centre,
Bus to Gosford in the you will need to
& West Gosford Community sign in,
Centre, hand sanitise
you will need to and practice
book in social distancing
at Reception + have your
and wear temperature
a mask. checked.
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FROM THE YALLAMBEE VILLAGE
Evergreen Bird Life
RESIDENT’S COMMITTEE
This month’s bird is the
The meeting opened Monday, November 9th Please read the comprehensive minute
THE RED-BROWED
Carol Fraser presiding. which is posted on the notice board. If you
FINCH need to contact the resident’s committee you
Correspondence out to (1) Jo Lewis manager
of Everbean Café requesting Jo to cater for can write to Secretary, contact any of the
the Residents’ Christmas luncheon on 8th members or attend before the opening of a
and 9th of December. (2) To Helen Wilson meeting.
CEO congratulating Helen and her staff on In regards to Ralph Mortimer, as he was a
the great achievement of having our Village man of means I thought he may have done
certified as a signatory to the Retirement something significant around the Gosford
Living Code of Conduct. (3) To Jan Sheehy of area or for a deserving charity. Bev Lane has
Yallambee Lodge, Ruth Moselin and Lynette sent a lot of information on his life. If you are
Field thanking all for the care, time and effort interested, I can pass it on.
taken in looking after the Lodge Kiosk during
The RBF can be found around the
the Covid situation. Thanks also to Ruth for the
east coast of Australia from the
lovely statue donated to our Recreation Area.
tip of Cape York to Adelaide in the
Correspondence was received from Helen
coastal scrubs, mangroves and
Wilson CEO. Steve looking at pedestrian
heaths. crossings and painting of same throughout
Highly sociable and in close knit the Village. Exploring shade options for
flocks they can be seen foraging the recreation area. Will proceed with the
on the ground and occasionally CEO BBQ in December. AGM scheduled for
perched on grass stems to reach November 17 and copy of Quarterly Accounts.
seed heads. Letter also from Michelle Croft with list of
Volunteer drivers.
They are common, sedentary or
Treasurers Report was received.
locally nomadic and when flushed
In General Business management to be
from the ground the flock departs
Informed Driveway F not draining away during
in a slightly undulating flight.
heavy rain. Looking at having resident’s AGM
They breed in the south from Sep- early next year.
Dec often with several broods with This year’s residents Christmas luncheon
the nest site in a dense bush or A very strange piece of “modern art”? has
will be in two sessions, Tuesday, December
slowly been created atop the bricks near the
tree from 1M to 3M off the ground. 8 and Wednesday December 9. Dates for
big bin behind the workshop. Wonder who the
They have a clutch of 5-8 and are selling Christmas lunch tickets, raffles etc. to
sculptor is? Think I may have an idea.
incubated by both sexes with the be decided. Invitations out to our volunteer
drivers. Flyer out to our residents. Hard to believe the month of December
young fledging by 24 days.
is upon us. Enjoy the Christmas lunches
Carol thanked all for their attendance and
By Les Blundell everyone and have a happy time.
input. Next meeting of our regular committee is
on Monday December 7th at 2.30pm. Thanks for listening, Margaret.
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LAUGHING OUT LOUD
ENTERING HEAVEN
Three men died on Christmas Eve and
were met by Saint Peter at the pearly
gates.
“In honor of this holy season,” Saint
Peter said, “You must each possess
something that symbolizes Christmas
to get into heaven.”
The first man fumbled through his
pockets and pulled out a lighter. He
flicked it on. “It represents a candle,”
he said. “You may pass through the
pearly gates,” Saint Peter said. A CHRISTMAS GIFT
The second man reached into his A guy bought his wife a beautiful
pocket and pulled out a set of keys. diamond ring for Christmas.
He shook them and said, “They’re
After hearing about this extravagant
bells.” Saint Peter said, “You may pass
gift, a friend of his said, “I thought she
through the pearly gates.”
wanted one of those sporty four-
The third man started searching wheel-drive vehicles.”
desperately through his pockets and
“She did,” he replied. “But where was
finally pulled out a pair of women’s
I going to find a fake Jeep?”
glasses.
St. Peter looked at the man with a
raised eyebrow and asked, “And just
what do those symbolize?”
The man replied, “They’re Carol’s.”
A SIGN OF THE TIMES
As a little girl climbed onto Santa’s
lap, Santa asked the usual, “And what
would you like for Christmas?”
The child stared at him open mouthed
and horrified for a minute, then
gasped: “Didn’t you get my E-mail?”
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Santa Claus
Find and circle all of the words that are hidden in the grid.
The words may be hidden in any direction..
DECEMBER
BIRTHDAYS
Join us in wishing
Happy Birthday
to these wonderful residents.
6th DECEMBER
Noela Bell ...................................YV
7th DECEMBER
Peter Williams ..........................YV
13th DECEMBER
Eileen Hogarth .......................... YV
Joy Nugent .................................YV
14th DECEMBER
Irene Edminson ...........................YV
Elaine Kittson ............................YV
25th DECEMBER
Noela Taylor ..............................YV
BLITZEN PRANCER
28th DECEMBER CHIMNEY PRESENTS
Grace Cannings ...........................YV COMET RED SUIT
29th DECEMBER CUPID REINDEER
Lyn Starkey ..................................YV DANCER RUDOLPH
31st DECEMBER DASHER SLEIGH
Pat Stephenson ........................YV DONNER SNOW
HO HO HO TOYS
Pamela Metzke YV
MRS CLAUS VIXEN
YV = Yallambee Village NORTH POLE
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PRAWN COCKTAIL
Residents’ families, friends or prospective residents
are invited to stay in our furnished two bedroom PASTA SALAD
unit for only.
hort Stroll to
osford RSL and
$120 per night. INGREDIENTS
• 300g dried penne pasta
ocal shops • 1kg cooked prawns, peeled, deveined, tails intact
Full kitchen Short stroll • 1 Lebanese cucumber, halved, thinly sliced
unny balcony
Comfortable Lounge to Gosford RSL • 1 avocado, thinly sliced
and local shops
Reverse cycle • 60g baby leaf salad mix
0 or visit Julie at RAir
ecepconditioning
tion in the Community Centre
Sunny balcony • 1 bunch fresh chives, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup small fresh mint leaves
• 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh dill,
plus extra sprigs, to serve
• Lemon wedges, to serve (optional)
DRESSING
• 170g (2/3 cup) whole-egg mayonnaise
• 1 1/2 tablespoons tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
To book please call on
METHOD
02 4349 2300
eption inortvisit
he Julie
ComatmReception
unity Centre Step 1:
Cook the pasta in a large saucepan of boiling salted water,
in the Community Centre. following packet directions or until al dente. Refresh under
cold water and drain.
In Sympathy
Step 2:
Meanwhile, for the dressing, whisk together the mayonnaise,
tomato sauce, juice and Worcestershire sauce in a large
bowl.
Our thoughts and prayers go out
to the family and friends of the late: Step 3:
Ann Dawson YL • Kevin Langdon YL • Joyce Barsi YL Arrange the pasta, prawns, cucumber, avocado, salad
and Elaine Phillips YL mix, chives, mint and dill on a platter. Season. Drizzle with
Our sincere condolences. the dressing and scatter with extra dill. Serve with lemon
wedges, if you like.
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11Staples Lookout
Woy Woy first car in a parade.
Staples in back in the white suit.
Staples Lookout on Woy Woy Road has easily one of the
prettiest views of beautiful Brisbane Water National Park.
It is about four kilometres south of Kariong with flat, easy access
for visitors and several picnic tables for sitting
and contemplating the panoramic vista.
MEET
THE TEAM
The site is named after the Staples family, who arrived at Woy Emilia Krumm
Woy in 1907 and soon owned three quarters of what we know CATERING SUPERVISOR
as Umina. They formed a real estate company and subdivided,
AT YALLAMBEE LODGE
influencing and shaping much of the way the area looks today.
But Staples Lookout is named after the eldest son, Charles
Staples, who together with his wife Florence helped to shape
the early politics of the area. For eight years he lobbied for a
separate Woy Woy Council and was finally successful in 1928.
Before that, for many years he was president of Erina Shire
Council and together the husband and wife sat on more boards
and joined more organisations than any other couple in the
district.
With the introduction of the car in the early 1920s, Staples
realised it was impossible for tourists to drive themselves into
Woy Woy and Umina - the closest you could get was Gosford.
He proposed a ‘mountain road’ which would run from Kariong,
How long have you worked at Evergreen?
over the mountain top and down onto the flats of the Peninsula.
I have worked at the Lodge for almost 5 years.
Today we know this route as Woy Woy Road, but back then
it was bush tracks and in 1923 Staples and two of his friends What do you like about working at Evergreen?
managed to drive a car over it, thus proving it was possible. I love working with the residents and staff! My
It is not recorded how many times the car become bogged or mother lives at the Lodge and this makes me
how long their trip took. Staples Lookout is a memorial to the happy too!
highly successful and popular over-the-mountain route first
lobbied for by Charles J. Staples. What do you like to do in your spare time?
Sculpture is my passion and I like to make them
Article written by Peter Fisher out of Perspex, resin and ceramic and then enter
Old car photo courtesy of Central Coast Library Service.
into exhibitions.
Panoramic image courtesy of Elena Goldfinch.
Plaque image courtesy of icentralcoast.com.
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