Kim, Robyn and Margy are featured in the November newsletter. Read on to learn more about them!
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Just what is tap dancing I hear you ask…..? Tap dance is a type of dance characterised by using the sounds of metal taps affixed to the heel and toe of shoes striking the floor as a form of percussion, coupled with both characteristic and interpretative body movements. The residents at Loreto Home of Compassion had fun with the TAFE students showing off their moves.
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As we continue to keep our residents safe from Corona Virus, COVID -19, we appreciate you wearing a mask when inside our nursing homes. Please click on the link for further information.
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Many of the floral arrangements around Mary Potter Nursing Home have been created by Sr Carmel. Thank you!
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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.
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I hope you enjoy this video of Forrest Community Services staff in action with their beloved clients.
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What 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.
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On 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).
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Laughter 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).
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Working 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”.
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Our 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.
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Archbishop 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.
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Bishop 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.
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Thank 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.
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Margaret 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
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I 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.
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Fancy a little gardening? Loreto residents enjoyed painting flower pots, before planting in them !
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The 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.
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