Category: Resident Story

“If you leave it too late, the decision gets made for you.” That’s the advice from Gordon Crawford, when asked about his decision to move into retirement living earlier than many friends and family advised.

Residents at RetireAustralia’s Cleveland Manor Retirement Village are proving age is no barrier when it comes to a healthy and happy lifestyle, with the community hosting a special group birthday celebration for a wave of residents turning 90 years and above this year.

One of our Riverina Gums residents, Barb Pitt, is turning 100 in June and celebrations are already afoot. Barb has received a letter from NSW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, and will soon host a high tea for friends, family, and fellow residents.

This time last year, Alan Mallet and a team of Drayton Villas residents were hard at work on their entry for the Carnival of Flowers.

Before moving to Carlyle Gardens, Roy Markwell and his wife, Genevieve, spent 11 years in a caravan driving around Australia.

As seen in Ageless: Torrens Grove’s Gwen Lawrence has a unique way to commemorate Remembrance Day.

As seen in Ageless: Winning a silver medal at the Pan Pacific Masters Games has reignited Carol Rustichelli’s competitive spirit.

As seen in Ageless: After an esteemed career as an economist, Bartonvale Gardens’ Nicholas Samuel is enjoying a well-earned retirement.

As seen in Ageless: Throughout her life, Irene Voysey’s love of a good story has taken her to dozens of different countries.

It didn’t take long for Ivan and Joan Hall to decide that Tea Tree Gardens was the perfect place for them.

Gloria and Graeme Power have never looked back since making the move to Tarragal Glen seven years ago.

As seen in Ageless: Carlyle Gardens resident Judy Wilkie is busier in retirement than ever before.