Tag: senior

Bowled over by social activities

RetireAustralia sponsored the annual Bay Bowlers’ tournament with avid bowlers from Glengara, Forresters Beach and Tarragal Glen Retirement Villages travelling to Wyong Bowling Club in November.

Celebrating a century

Belrose Country Club resident Russ Twin received a hand-written letter from Quentin Bryce to commemorate his 100th milestone.

Fashion show fundraiser

Elegant Wood Glen residents step out across the catwalk wearing a range of stylish Black Pepper ‘comfort with flair’ outfits.

Colourful twiddlemuffs to keep hands busy

The Forresters Beach craft group have knitted over 50 twiddlemuffs which are proving popular with dementia patients.

Morning tea fundraiser

Drayton residents enjoy socialising and fundraising including a morning tea event where they raised more than $3,200 for the Toowoomba Hospice.

Bound for Australia

Irma and Horst moved to Carlyle Gardens two years ago and recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary amongst friends and family.

A place to call home in Tarragindi

With open spaces and landscaped parklands that will feature a children’s playground, community park, kitchen garden and extensive pathways, the Tarragindi Bowls Club will become an iconic social hub for everyone to enjoy.

Pets make great companions

For people with dementia, a small pet is a rewarding experience that provides a range of emotional and physiological benefits.

Enjoying the winter festivities at Belrose

To keep the winter blues away, the residents at Belrose Country Club Retirement Village celebrated Christmas in July with an elegant dinner party.

Crafty ladies sending warmth to charities

The Boambee Gardens craft group donates to many local charities and recently knitted beautiful shrugs (a combination of shawl and rug) for chemotherapy patients as well as vests and caps to keep the premature babies warm in hospital.

Activities create a social environment at Queens Park

With regular events in the elegant community centre and a lounge and dining area for socialising, Queens Park offers a welcoming environment for residents.