Category: Resident Story

For Torrens Grove residents Michael and Dianne Henley, being part of a close-knit community is one of the best parts of retirement village life.

Harwin Retirement Village resident Rosalind (Roz) Branford received the Flowering Gum Award for services to Girl Guides SA at an awards ceremony last month.

Tarragal Manor resident Trevor Fist shares his perspective on facing his ‘tenth’ decade.

The key to longevity and happiness is a good diet and exercise according to Lincoln Grove resident Kevin Simmons, who turns 90 this month.

When Ewa Inglis made the short move from her home near Bartonvale Gardens into a care apartment at the Enfield retirement village, her peace of mind improved almost immediately.

Modern retirement villages offer a sense of togetherness and social connection just like suburban communities of yesteryear, says Tea Tree Gardens resident, Anne Miller.

Don’t be surprised if Tarragal Manor resident Olga Hird dances the night away when she celebrates her 100th birthday on 11th September.

For many, retirement means the chance to relax and enjoy a well-earned break after decades of work and family duties. Not so for Tarragal Manor’s tireless community champion, Joan Dibben.

Nicholas Samuel is enjoying a relaxed retirement at Bartonvale Gardens after a long career in government and academia and the publishing of his latest book.

Behind her quiet and unassuming exterior, Bartonvale Gardens independent living resident Betty Greig has quite the adventurous life story to tell.

The decision to make a sea change from Sydney to the Central Coast was an easy one for Tarragal Glen Retirement Village resident June Milner.

The chance to be part of a close-knitted community was a major draw for Krista Schenkeveld when she moved to Toowoomba’s Drayton Villas.