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PAGE 1 | MARCH 2020 Hilary Sumpter - Chief Executive
Welcome
Here we are with our first newsletter completion. Frances has been flat create a legacy in her name. On
of the new decade after a long dry out taking enquiries and we are behalf of the Board and staff of
summer, it’s a relief to finally see excited about holding an Open Day Kerikeri Retirement Village we’d like
some rain. for residents shortly. to extend a huge thank you to Nell
and Michael for all their support
We are of course confronting the Something else to be grateful for is over the years and for this wonderful
new influenza virus, COVID-19. the wonderful donation of $100,000 donation which will really make a
While there is no cause for panic, by the Graveson Trust. difference to our residents in care
we are focussing on being prepared and their families.
and looking out for each other. Trustees Nell Graveson and her son,
Kathy Renner, our Clinical Manager Michael Gross, have made many
and Infection Control Officer, has donations to the Village over the We would also like to extend our
done a great job taking all the years. As a charitable organisation sincere sympathy after the recent
necessary steps to protect the more this has helped us enormously, loss of Nell’s son Peter.
vulnerable people in our care. enabling us to buy a long list of
furniture and equipment including Nell asked us to convey this
To that end, we are asking anyone beds, chairs, a piano, outdoor message; “Thank you to all
who has cold or flu-like symptoms furniture, buses and more. Nell and my friends and carers for their
not to come in to the Care Facility Michael have decided it is time to generous love and support
and we have posted cautionary wind the trust up which led them to during a sad time in my life. Peter
notices on our doors. making such a generous donation. loved coming to Kerikeri; you
made him feel very welcome.
On a happier note, the apartment We plan to use the funds in the Thank you, Nell.”
build is going well and we are now Care Facility; details of which will
only a few short months away from follow later as we work with Nell to
Happy 103rd Birthday Nell!
In January, Nell Graveson reached Nell’s father started a citrus nursery
the ripe old age of 103. To mark here, which she and husband Jock
the occasion, Nell who is still fit and later took on.
active, threw a sausage sizzle for
forty of her closest friends. The couple owned a large home in
Riverview where they raised their When the Village opened in
Nell has lived in Kerikeri since 1946, three children Madeline, Michael 1986 Nell moved into one of the
just after the end of the war. In those and Peter. eight original cottages where she
days Kerikeri had just five shops continues to reside today.
and no more than a dozen cars. The After Jock’s passing in 1978, in
school, which had two teachers and line with his wishes, his estate was When asked the secret to her
78 pupils, was located across the used to help establish the Kerikeri longevity she replied “It’s 34 worry-
river from the Stone Store. Retirement Village. free years of Village living.”
PAGE 2 | MARCH 2020
Social Centre Monday Drop Ins from 11 – 2
The recent introduction of our new Stephanie Edwards is our wool,
Village initiative “Spark of Life” knitting and anything cosy expert.
stirred Wilma Sutherland, a resident (Ask Steph about her bird Rescue
of our Village, who, at the time was Centre.)
teaching Rummikub to residents.
Rex and Sandra Trafford. Many of
The Spark of Life philosophy centres you know Sandra and Rex for their
on awakening the interests of wonderful ideas about crafts of
residents in care through interaction any kind. Sandra only retired as a
and activity. It seemed so simple diversional therapist in the Social
and rewarding. Wilma needed no centre last year. Rex is a man with
further encouragement. classic cars and is undertaking the
prelims of a mosaic project (anyone
We sought the volunteers, the interested? We could use a hand!).
venue and support and now as we
approach the 6th week we have an Pat Cook who is now home from
enjoyable Monday together. seeing the Northern Lights of
Alaska is a games lady. She plays a
People you will meet at the drop fair game of Rummikub but there
in: Karen Hawtin, KKRV Activities are other games available. Just
Coordinator for the Cottages and come with a desire to spend time
Wendywood residents. She liaises with others and make suggestions.
with us, makes us a cup of tea, finds
us entertainment, does the odd There is a table where Ron Lonie
cooking class and does a pretty fair sits with his ladies and UNO cards.
note as a singer and guitar player. We hear the laughter and are now
hoping he’ll get the rest of us
Wilma Sutherland loves everything started.
but loves Rummikub and wool like
mad! She came to live in her cosy Ali Panckhurst, (Naturopath), and
Wendywood apartment 18 months Steve Lewis (Chaplain) are two
ago. Her oxygen tank doesn’t slow very interesting people who lead
her down! Wilma’s passion is to a discussion group. Well worth a
inspire everyone to live a little more thought-provoking chat!
and bring together different parts of
the village.
WE INVITE ALL VILLAGE RESIDENTS TO JOIN US!
Welcome to our newest Village Residents
PLEASE KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR THESE NEW FACES AND MAKE THEM WELCOME.
Jim Nobilo. Joan Brass. Stuart & Florrie Scott.
Times
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Meet our Assistant Clinical Managers
We all know that when it comes to problem solving ‘two heads are better than one’ so when two fabulously
talented, suitably qualified women applied for the role of Assistant Clinical Manager we decided that a job share
role gave us the best of both worlds. Plus in a 24/7 care situation having two capable leaders gives us a flexibility
that a single person simply couldn’t provide. So, for those of you who haven’t yet met them, we are happy to
introduce Bridget and Laura.
Laura Roberts Bridget Stougie
Laura has a wealth of nursing Before joining us two years ago
experience both here and in as a Registered Nurse, Bridget
Australia with an emphasis had extensive nursing experience
on rehabilitation. Various including post-surgical care,
roles have seen her caring for bariatric surgery, ENT, oral and
people with acquired brain injuries, working as a maxillofacial, gynaecology, plastic
Physiotherapy Assistant at an aged care facility and and reconstructive surgery and general paediatric
as a Registered Nurse in a Geriatric Rehabilitation surgery.
Unit for stroke and amputee patients.
Bridget holds a Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing)
Laura has a Bachelor of Health Science (Sport and and a post graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing
Exercise) and Masters of Nursing Studies and plans to Practice. In time she also plans to do a post graduate
do post graduate study in Gerontology. diploma, and further study on palliative care. Her
passion for learning is something she brings to her
She enjoys promoting quality care for residents and role as Assistant Clinical Manager where she supports
supporting Nursing staff and Healthcare Assistants to our nurses and health care assistants to manage
grow their skills. their workload and to pursue ongoing professional
development.
After years of moving around Australasia to further
her career, Laura settled in Kerikeri in 2018 with her two Originally from Auckland, Bridget and her husband
girls and their cat Monty. While some of the decision to moved to Kerikeri in 2016 and reckon it’s the best
move here was around being closer to family, she also decision they ever made. They now have two little girls
loves the lifestyle here. She and the girls love going to and the whole family, including their dog Lexi, enjoy
the markets, boating and listening to live music. going to the beach and getting out on the water.
Laura’s favourite saying is “be beautiful - shine bright” When she wants to treat herself, Bridget loves sushi.
and her favourite indulgences are Mexican food and Typically upbeat, Bridget works hard to “be the reason
homemade pizzas. someone smiles today!”
Here for you! A practising Catholic, Steve is committed to working
alongside other Christian denominations and faiths.
Late last year our Chaplain Jan But he hasn’t always worked as a Chaplain. For over 40
Gough took a well-deserved years Steve was a teacher including 20 years spent as a
retirement. While she was always secondary school Principal across six schools in the UK
going to be a hard act to follow, and NZ.
Steve Lewis has quietly stepped
in and has already become an Originally from the UK, he emigrated to NZ in 2013
important part of our Village family. together with his wife and three boys. After a stint
teaching in Taipa, Steve retired to Kerikeri where he
He sees his role as providing spiritual and pastoral spends time walking his two dogs, practising Tai Chi,
guidance and support for our residents, their families reading philosophy and supporting the All Blacks. He is
and friends and our staff and volunteers. also working towards becoming a celebrant.
Times
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Protecting yourself from phone scams
Nowadays you need to be on push the receiver button. Don’t pick Be just as vigilant with your
your guard when answering the up if it rings back again straight- computer. Don’t give anyone your
telephone. If the person calling is away either. password or access to your
not family or a friend, chances are computer (unless you have
they are wanting something from If you can, block the number, but contacted someone yourself to fix
you, and it could be a scammer. scammers call from new numbers, your computer and you are 100%
so your best defence is… Hang up. certain who you are dealing with).
There are a number of tricks they Don’t give them the chance and
use, wanting to check your you may reduce the likelihood that It is an unfortunate fact of life that
computer, telling you that you they will try again and recommend scammers target elderly people
have won a prize or a competition you to friends. Some people say who are trusting and may welcome
you have not entered. Or they may “I don’t have a computer” before the opportunity for a chat. But
pretend to be someone in authority, hanging up. Or “No I don’t want the friendly person you imagine
a policeperson, a bank, the tax that thanks” Fair enough. Don’t tell yourself talking to may be a liar and
department, a charity who ends up them off or tell them you are going a criminal. There are some great
asking you for money. They may to hang up… just do it! It is not legitimate organisations you can
even have some information about being rude! ring for a chat.
you such as your name or date of
birth, but this doesn’t mean they Don’t call people back if they call You can arrange to have a regular
are who they say they are. and hang up after one ring. This is friendly caller such as St Johns
also a scam. When you call back you Caring Caller on 0800 000 606.
The first thing you should think of is may be calling a premium number
did I expect this call? If the answer that charges you money. Age Concern has an accredited
is no, be cautious. visiting scheme - just ask at your
Be careful about who you give your local branch.
The second thing is if you think it is a personal information to, especially
scammer, hang up. Do not engage bank details and contact your Bank
in conversation. Don’t politely wait immediately if you think that an Spark has a website with scam
for a gap or try and explain why you unauthorised person has got your information. You can check it out
don’t want to talk to that person. details. spark.co.nz/scams
Hang up. Practise doing it. Just
Antarctic Adventures
From time to time we have people come in and share their experiences,
and recently we enjoyed hearing from Photographer Robin Booth about
his 2018 adventures in Antarctica.
He was onboard exploration trip MS Expedition which travelled from
Montevideo to Ushuaia via Falklands, before heading to South Georgia
and then the Antarctic peninsula.
12 naturalists lead the 138 passengers on trips ashore, which they got
to using inflatable Zodiacs boats.
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Don’t miss out! Reserve your apartment today!
!
We are moving with speed on completing Ground Floor
our apartments and hope to announce a date
shortly where we can invite you all to come
and view. Watch out for our information soon.
Meanwhile we are gibbing, painting and
installing kitchens and the look of the Red dots indicate reserved
apartments.
apartments is really taking shape. Remember
Level 1
it is only $3,000 to reserve an apartment and
the deposit is fully refundable until 15 working
days after the occupation licence is signed.
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Cheryl’s Catch Saving Water Edible Garden
Anyone who knows her knows that Over the summer months we’ve Paterson residents have been
our Operational Support Manager, all had to be especially careful enjoying tending to an edible
Cheryl Silich, is a mad keen angler. about conserving water. garden with help from our
gardening team.
Check out this 148.8kg Striped Our Head Gardener, Angela
Marlin that she landed recently. Marinkovic, made the call to water Seen here - Constance enjoying
Proud husband Squilly was at the our plants by hand and to only the fruits of her labour
helm. water where necessary.
Diary Dates – Come and join the fun!
QUIZ AFTERNOON LAW NORTH TALK
Tue. March 24th – 1pm Fri. March 27th – 10 am
In the Social Centre In the Social Centre
VIRTUAL REALITY DANCE TO OLD VINYL RECORDS!
Tue. March 24th – 2 pm Fri. March 27th – 3 pm
In the H Murray Room In the Social Centre
THE OTHER SIDE OF ANTARCTICA MOVIE MEAL DEAL
WITH GARTH MATTERSON Wed. April 1st – 12:15
Wed. March 25 – 3.15pm
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At Cafe Cinema
In the Social Centre
COMMUNITY DINNER
KERIKERI HIGH SCHOOL ART EXHIBITION Tue. April 7th 5 pm
Thu. March 26 – time and transport to be confirmed
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In the Social Centre. All welcome.
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