Enjoy a few photos from this week’s Mass at Loreto Home of Compassion with Bishop Mark Edwards. The residents were very happy to meet him and have the opportunity to chat one on one with him as he took the time to meet and talk to each one. Bishop Edwards also took Holy Communion to those in their rooms after Mass. Bishop Edwards brought a gift for Archbishop Carroll as he celebrates his 90th birthday on 9th September, then he went to have lunch with the Loreto sisters.
Read MoreI hope you enjoy this video of Forrest Community Services staff in action with their beloved clients.
Read MoreWhat do teddy bears, an upside down aeroplane, deer, flowerpot men and waterfalls all have in common? They are pictured in The Forrest Centre’s September 2020 newsletter. I hope you enjoy reading the stories that accompany these photos.
Read MoreOn Aged Care Employee Day at Loreto the smell of sizzling sausages and onions called us out to Anton who was braving the cold cooking our BBQ lunch. The fun continued inside at the open plan photo booth where the staff and residents shared laughs and fun as they took their photos. Thanks to Jordan and Rosie at Spectrum Photo Booths. (scroll through 15 photos).
Read MoreLaughter rang throughout Mary Potter Nursing Home on Aged Care Employee Day as the staff and residents enjoyed taking their photos in our open plan photo booth. Thanks Jordan and Rosie at Spectrum Photo Booths for supplying the equipment. Evan Robertson, our CEO braved the cold to cook our BBQ lunch. (20 photos).
Read MoreWorking with Play-Doh brings out the kid in all of us. The residents at Loreto Home of Compassion enjoyed their time on sensory day, experimenting with the sense of ‘Touch”.
Read MoreOur imaginative residents at Loreto Home of Compassion have been busy making items from magazines and newspapers. Here a some shots of their necklace and coasters.
Read MoreArchbishop Francis Carroll (retired), attended the installation of Bishop Mark Edwards as the new Catholic Bishop of the Wagga Wagga Diocese. Archbishop Carroll is a resident at Loreto Home of Compassion, and recently celebrated the 66th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. Georgia, one of our Pastoral Care team at Loreto was excited to join the congregation at this event.
Read MoreBishop Michael Kennedy, Catholic Bishop of Armidale NSW, visited his Mum, Delma Kennedy, who is a resident at Mary Potter Nursing Home. While he was here he said mass for the residents who wished to attend. Thank you Bishop Kennedy!
Read MoreWe continue to update our nursing home visiting guidelines, as COVID-19 cases impact the local, State and nationwide community. Please read the attachment for up to date information.
Read MoreThank you to the craft group at The Grange who knitted and donated their beautiful creations to Mary Potter Nursing Home. Meryl was excited to receive this stylish scarf.
Read MoreMargaret Matilda McWhirter and Peter Thomas Cluff met at a tennis match in Binnaway NSW when they were 14 and 18 years of age. Their love of tennis, local dances, sporting events and summers swimming in the local waterholes of the mighty Castlereagh River bonded them throughout their courtship
Read MoreI hope you enjoy the July edition of The Forrest Centre newsletter. It has interesting stories of young Sarah who will soon be married, and Peter and Margie who are celebrating 65 years of marriage! You may also learn a little more about The Forrest Centre.
Read MoreFancy a little gardening? Loreto residents enjoyed painting flower pots, before planting in them !
Read MoreThe Forrest Centre is one of the Riverina’s most treasured organisations providing compassionate, respectful and personalised aged care services. Your gift can help our important care and support work to continue. Gifts over $2:00 are tax deductible. For more information contact Helen on 6932 3085. Thank you for your consideration and support.
Read MoreDorothy Harris celebrated her 94th birthday at Mary Potter Nursing Home with her son Richard and other family members.
Read MoreWho can resist bottle feeding a lamb? Anyone?!
Read MoreBeau enjoys a good pat, and being the centre of attention.
Read MoreHow very exciting ! It’s not every day you get to share the excitement of turning 102.
Read MoreAnita and Roy Brain celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary at Loreto Home of Compassion
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