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Dear Residents, It was lovely to see everyone’s reaction as they entered our new “Dreamland Cinema”, at the Grand opening. Enjoying a glass of champagne with a tasty treat as they took in all the features of the room. Hearing comments like ‘beautiful Décor’ & ‘what comfortable seats’ I think it’s fair to say, everyone was impressed! Our first screening of the film ‘Sunset Boulevard’ was a great success. Receiving letters of appreciation and gratitude from those that had the pleasure of attending the film. It’s wonderful to have such positive feedback. New flooring and painting for the Bay and the upstairs of the Sands is set to commence in coming weeks. Notices will be displayed with details once everything is confirmed. Don’t forget my door is always open. If you have any concerns, even if you just want to pop in and say hello, please do so. God bless Bianca Ivancic ESM Blakehurst Happenings Highlights from July Resident of the Month Meet, Allen Colless, one of the residents of Blakehurst Aged Care Resident Review ‘The Nun’s Pool’ By Beth Hobson Upcoming Events Dates for your diary AUGUST 2015 A Message from Bianca IN THIS ISSUE BLAKEHURST AGED CARE CENTRE NEWS

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Page 1: AUGUST 2015 15.pdf · ‘beautiful Décor’ & ‘what comfortable seats’ I think it’s fair to say, everyone was impressed! Our first screening of the film ‘Sunset oulevard’

Dear Residents,

It was lovely to see everyone’s reaction as they entered our new “Dreamland Cinema”, at the Grand opening. Enjoying a glass of champagne with a tasty treat as they took in all the features of the room. Hearing comments like ‘beautiful Décor’ & ‘what comfortable seats’ I think it’s fair to say, everyone was impressed!

Our first screening of the film ‘Sunset Boulevard’ was a great success. Receiving letters of appreciation and gratitude from those that had the pleasure of

attending the film. It’s wonderful to have such positive feedback.

New flooring and painting for the Bay and the upstairs of the Sands is set to commence in coming weeks. Notices will be displayed with details once everything is confirmed.

Don’t forget my door is

always open. If you have

any concerns, even if you just

want to pop in and say hello,

please do so. God bless Bianca Ivancic ESM

Blakehurst Happenings Highlights from July

Resident of the Month Meet, Allen Colless, one of the residents of Blakehurst Aged Care

Resident Review ‘The Nun’s Pool’ By Beth Hobson

Upcoming Events Dates for your diary

AUGUST 2015

A A Message from Bianca

IN THIS ISSUE

BLAKEHURST AGED CARE CENTRE NEWS

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Having the children visit from Good Start Child Care centre, was a wonderful way to begin the month. The children brightened up the morning with their hugs and giggles. Showing the residents their Reading and writing skills, they also made a big thank you sign that is displayed on the Park notice board. They had so much fun they will be returning on August 11th.

The residents did a fantastic job with the decorations for Christmas in July. They were hard at it during the art and craft activities. The place looked

like a winter wonderland for our celebrations.

The only thing missing was Saint Nick, and maybe the salt and pepper. (Which did arrive in a nick of time). All our dining rooms were crowded with everyone enjoying a hot Christmas lunch, yum yum!

July was also the month for celebrating Bastille Day, the French National Day. Currently we don’t

have any French residents but we still had some fun celebrating, with some delicious French pastries! Along with a quiz, testing out our knowledge of France.

Muriel Smith was delighted to enjoy her special treat for being residents of the month. Muriel has a soft spot for McDonalds, especially their hot Apple pies. Muriel enjoyed a special lunch with a special delivery service from Lisa. The two enjoyed chatting and having a good joke during the luncheon.

BLAKEHURST HAPPENINGS – JULY HIGHLIGHTS

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9th Caterina Rechichi 10th Pauline Sim

11th Wendy Hardie 16th Beth Hobson

19th Dawn Gates 21st Greta Powell

21st Laurel Archer 25th Doris Cullen

31st Fay Burgess 31st Esme Shaw

Greta Powell Alwyn Powell

Beryl Hopkins Lola Tuffy

Thelma Woods Lurline Arnfield

Anna Christodoulou Costa Christodoulou

Despina Skemberis Emilios Skemberis

AUGUST BIRTHDAYS!

WELCOME

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Allen was born on Monday 6th December 1920. Growing up with his younger brother and two sisters, was a little different to most families in Rockdale. Allen’s family lived at the police station. His father being the constable who looked after the station and he remembers his mother cooking for the prisoners. Later Allen joined the army, heading off to Milne Bay in PNG. After contracting Malaria he was sent to a couple of different hospitals. Finally recovering and heading to Borneo, where he was stationed until the war ended. After the war Allen received a book with a range of apprenticeships and courses to choose from. Allen decided he would like to give sign writing a go. Well, he

must have enjoyed it, and from what I hear was pretty good, as he continued sign writing until retirement. While Allen was waiting for a sign writing job to open up, he worked at Selfridges in Rockdale. Little did he know, Lorna, his now wife of 67yrs, worked at that same store. The two married, at St David’s church, the first weekend after Allen started is job as a sign writer. The two eventually built in Oatley where they lived for 53 years. Starting a family with Lorna was a wonderful part of Allen’s life. Having two children Wendy & Wayne, they now have 6 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Holidaying all around Australia, Allen’s most enjoyable trip, but not Lorna’s, was a family camping trip to the Central Coast in 1973. Allen has enjoyed many past times, including Tennis, Bowls, collecting stamps and coins, attending the speedway to watch the cars and bikes. Allen is still deciding on what he would like as a gift from the facility, maybe he will indulge in one of his mentioned interests.

BLAKEHURST RESIDENT OF THE

MONTH

Allen Colless

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As we headed out to The Nuns Pool in Cronulla, I

wasn’t sure what to expect. Will we be dining

around a pool? I had heard a few stories from some of my companions,

but I still wasn’t sure what I would see.

When we arrived the location was picture

perfect, right across the road from the beach,

with a beachy décor and relaxed atmosphere.

The lift served its purpose, which I was glad

to see. The staff were very friendly and

attentive.

Unfortunately the menu was limited, but the

meals were delicious. Prices were slightly above

average, though I was told the wine was on the

pricy side!

I really enjoyed my visit

to The Nuns Pool, I also

had a little history lesson

on the name.

In 1924 the sisters of

mercy bought two

properties in Cronulla.

Building their convent &

residence on one,

naming it Stella Maris.

The sisters would bathe

within a small rock

formation, in front of

Stella Maris. Hence the

name, the café is not in

the exact location but

very close by.

Resident Review – The Nuns Pool by Beth Hobson

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LAUGH OUT LOUD

Riddle What is always coming but never arrives?

Answer on Page 10

FIND A WORD D R T Y H K F R E W B E T

Q H C V G H B O H V O X Y

F F O N D A R D V R G D U

M O N L H A Y W N W A F B

U K E L L Y K O H Q R T R

F A D O K Y M I A U T L A

R C Y T C F W P Y Y F L N

L T P F I A C O W B G E D

J I C I N D O W O T J R O

H O O D E Z F T R D K T J

G N E W M A N P T F T Y K

A R T P A M N D H P K G O

W H D A F A C T H O O H P

ACTION BRANDO CINEMA HAYWORTH HOLLYWOOD KELLY BOGART MONROE NEWMAN FONDA

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JOKE OF THE MONTH

A husband and wife were driving through Louisiana. As they approached the town, Natchitoches, they started arguing on how the town was pronounced.

They argued back and forth, then they stopped for lunch.

When the husband approached the counter, he asked the waitress, “Before we order, could you please settle an argument for us?” “Would you please

pronounce where we are, very slowly?”

The waitress leaned over the counter and said “Maac Doonn-allddss.”

Do you have a special occasion

you would like to celebrate

within the facility.

If so our private dining room

is the perfect location.

For information & availability or to make a booking please contact Lisa on 9546 2159 or email [email protected]

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The Lake Isle of Innisfree By William Butler Yeats

I WILL arise and go now, and go to Innisfree

And a small cabin build there, of clay and wattles made: Nine bean-rows will I have there, a hive for the honeybee,

And live alone in the bee-loud glad.

And I shall have some peace there, for peace comes dropping slow, Dropping from the veils of the morning to where the cricket sings;

There midnight’s all a glimmer, and noon a purple glow, And evening full of the linnet’s wings.

I will arise and go now, for always night and day

I hear lake water lapping with low sounds by the shore; While I stand on the roadway, or on the pavements grey,

I hear it in the deep hearts core.

POETS CORNER

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Pictures from July

Pre-school visit

Christmas in July

v

Fun with Friends

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UPCOMING EVENTS – AUGUST

Wednesday 5th – Entertainment 10:30am with “Ron Ashton” in the park come and tap along to the beats with Ron as he sings for us.

Friday 7th – Dreamland Cinema Grand Opening 2:30pm Your invited to witness the ribbon being cut and be the first to checkout our new cinema room while enjoying a glass of champagne and a bite to eat.

Tuesday 11th – Visit from Good start children 10:30am The children will be visiting both the Park and the Bay areas. So make sure you come along to listen to them sing, read and have a chat.

Tuesday 11th - “Rosary Group” 11am the park (East Wing)

Wednesday 12th – Monthly Birthday Party 10:30am in the Bay with entertainer ‘Lena Cruz’ Help celebrate everyone’s birthday in August while listening to the sweet sounds of Lena Cruz

Wednesday 12th – Anglican Church Service 2:30pm in the Bay

Friday 21st – Entertainment ‘Misha’ 2:30pm in the Park. Enjoy the flamboyant Misha!

Thursday 23rd – Entertainment “Domenico” 10:30am in the Bay. Listen to the wonderful pianist that is Domenico.

Bus Outings – Every Monday morning and Tuesday afternoon, enjoy a scenic drive and a cuppa.

Lunch Bus Outings – Every Wednesday for independent residents

Riddle Answer: Tomorrow

Do you have any news or contributions to this newsletter?

If so please contact Renee or Lisa our Leisure & Lifestyle Coordinators email [email protected]