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The Lifestyle Choice Christmas Edition 2020 A cut above the Inside rest this issue CEO News As any woman can tell you, a good hairdresser is hard to find, and Chief’s Report when you do, it is a real asset. It takes the right combination of expertise, experience, and a real love for the profession. Chris Hillary, Chatsford’s hairdresser, is on the move. She and her husband Welcome Addition Wayne have built a new home in Ranfurly and will begin their new life there in New member of the team December. Although Chris is excited about their new beginnings, it is tinged with sadness, leaving behind her Chatsford ‘family’ and the hundreds of clients she Melbourne Cup Day has cared for over the years. Everyone's a winner! Hairdressing was always going to be her vocation. She laughs when she tells the story of cutting her favourite China doll’s hair as a child. By the time she had finished, her doll had virtually no Always Organised hair left. Aged 16 she began her training Staff Profile at Arthur Barnett Ltd and after finishing her apprenticeship went to Salon Caprice in South Dunedin which later changed its Dancing the Night Away name to Headquarters. During these years Music and fun abounds she became familiar with the hairdressing requirements of women of all ages. When Chris heard of the potential to work at Chatsford she wrote a letter presenting her qualifications and a price list. A couple More treats of months went by until she was given inside! a short trial which went well. She began her work at Chatsford when it was in it’s infancy - only 18 months old. At first, whoever worked in reception organised her appointment schedule, and she quickly picked up enough clients to work one day a week. Gradually, she built up enough clients until she was open four days a week. She built up a steady rapport with her clients and had many regulars and was also on hand if a resident’s own hairdresser To take an online tour was on holiday. of our wide range of activities, amenities She is good at reading people’s moods and could sense if her clients preferred not to talk. Many of them have become friends. Chris has enjoyed the challenge and housing options of keeping up with the designs her clients have requested. She observes how available, visit many of the women at Chatsford are very youthful in the choices of styles they www.chatsford.co.nz prefer. Chris has cherished the opportunity to work within such a close community. “I’d like everyone to know how much I appreciate both the staff and residents,” she says. “I especially loved Christmas and it was such fun dressing up the salon with Christmas decorations.” Each year she specifically added a new feature, and it was hard to miss the blinking lights down her end of the corridor.

Welcome to our summer 2020-21 edition of A central figure in organising many of these events the Chatsford Chat. and the numerous other activities that are available at Chatsford is our energetic Activities Coordinator, Last time I talked about 2020 being a year like no Wendy McAlwee. In this edition you will learn a other with many ‘normal’ activities across most of little about Wendy and the variety of great work she the world curtailed by Covid-19. For us living in does to create a vibrant life at Chatsford, while also New Zealand, our willingness to comply with a well- helping residents to remain fit and active. structured, science-based response to Covid-19 has left us better-placed than most. As a friend said to You will also meet Amanda Williams on the following me recently, “We are very fortunate to live where pages. Amanda joined as our Marketing Assistant in March of this year (just a short time before we went we do. We can pretty-much do whatever we want – into level 4 lockdown!) and has quickly become a except use our passports…” And valuable member of our marketing team. they are absolutely correct – we are very lucky to be in In this ‘Chat’ we have favourite recipes from our the position we are right guest cook, Dorothy Giles. Dorothy has been living now. We should not take at Chatsford for nearly 18 months and has embraced this for granted and, the opportunity to get out and about with our more importantly, we walking group on a regular basis. Most Fridays this should not become group will take the Chatsford minibus to one of the complacent about many wonderful walking tracks around the city and the basic guidelines get some exercise and fresh air. Dorothy also enjoys that will ensure we joining in on our lunch outings where a busload keep this virus under of residents will venture off to different restaurants control. around the region for a nice meal, maybe a glass of wine and, most importantly, great companionship. And life at Chatsford has As you can see, no matter what your taste or ability, certainly returned to normal there will always be something of interest going on with numerous activities and at Chatsford. events for our residents to enjoy. In this edition we cover just some of these. Our Sadly, we are about to say goodbye to two long- traditional Melbourne Cup afternoon included the serving Chatsford personnel. Chris Hillary has been expected ‘glam’ of this fixture and after the winners the Chatsford Hairdresser for 28 years! She is retiring were celebrated and the losers commiserated, a to the lovely Maniototo area and will be missed by wonderful communal dinner was enjoyed by all. many residents and staff. Another tradition is our Spring Luncheon which Karen King is also leaving Chatsford after 17 years of always fills our Summerfield Hall to capacity. This dedicated ‘behind the scenes’ service in our accounts year’s was no exception and all those who attended department. We wish Karen all the best for her new had a great time. role in Central Otago. In comparison with the genteel Spring Luncheon the Finally, as we make our way rapidly towards the ‘Friday Night Fever’ rock ’n’ roll night proved that, for festive season, I take this opportunity to wish you all a safe and happy Christmas and happy (and hopefully many of our residents, being retired is just an excuse more normal) 2021. to party even harder. After a display by Rock ‘n’ Roll dancers and a demonstration of ballroom dancing, Until next time… our ‘village people’, some with walking frames, took Malcolm Hendry over the dance floor with resident ‘DJ Jenny’ playing Chatsford CEO all the favourites from the rock ‘n’ roll era. In another change of pace, The Hawthorn Band recently entertained residents with their easy- listening folk music. So there definitely is something for everyone!

2 88 Glenbrook Drive, Mosgiel, Otago | Freephone 0800 222 455 | Email [email protected] | www.chatsford.co.nz Welcome addition to the team

Amanda Williams is a recent addition to the Chatsford Management team. In her role as a Marketing Assistant she meets and greets interested newcomers either by phone, or to take them through the Chatsford Community on the popular pre-arranged guided tours. She also assists in dressing up apartments and units when they become available to give newcomers a first-hand look. She has quickly adapted to the friendly Chatsford ethos and is really enjoying her new role. “No day is ever the same here,” she says. She finds most people are well informed through the website and many have friends who already live at Chatsford. The peaceful environment and beautiful gardens always delight new visitors. “I enjoy meeting such a diverse range of people and I am mindful of the importance of the decision that our visitors are contemplating.” She has noted a steady stream of inquiries following the Covid-19 lockdown after people who lived alone realised the many added benefits a supportive community could offer. Chatsford has a wide spectrum of activities that engage people interested in widening their skills and interests and for those focussed on keeping their bodies fit and active. It is a bonus for residents to know that most of their needs can be met without having to leave the premises. Amanda grew up on a farm in Lawrence before moving to the ‘big smoke’ to begin her working life. Amanda is kept busy outside of work with her two young children, Jakob aged five and Isla aged three. She and her partner, Damon, live in Waldronville and take full advantage of the lovely walks the area provides to exercise their dog, Meeka. Amanda played social and club netball from a young age until her early 30s. She and her partner also enjoy mountain biking which they are keen to resume once their children are a little older.

Guest Speaker Update As a result of Covid 19 pandemic, this year’s Celebrity Speaker, Irene van Dyk, one of the world’s best-known netball players and the most-capped player of all time, was postponed. Irene is rescheduled to speak at Chatsford on Sunday 11th April 2021 at 2pm in the Sommerfield Hall. Her insights and stories which highlight her exceptional ability to overcome adversity, coupled with her enduring experience as a top-level sportswoman, will be well worth the wait.

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The Lifestyle Choice Spring EditionThe 2018 Beauty of Chatsford This year’s Celebrity Speaker, Keith Quinn, steadily worked his way Water feature showcase through the ranks to earn his reputation as New Zealand’s most Chat respected rugby commentator. Resident's Profile A century Meet the Harraways A veteran television and radio sports broadcaster, Keith Quinn’s distinctive voice and knowledge of rugby are unparalleled. He made his first rugby commentaries on radio in 1971 and on television in 1972. The first rugby test he wellcalled was as Englandlived Being Creative v New Zealand from Eden Park in 1973. Since then he has attended all seven Rugby Resident shares her passion World Cup tournaments. gainedHaving a tremendous celebrated knowledge her of100th the game, birthday on November 17th, Alice itsSainsbury players and has statistics. the posture He has and travelled grace of a woman many years younger. Ask Keith Quinn a question from any eraon of numerous New Zealand All Blackrugby toursand heand is surewas towell know the answer. He lives and breathes Sherespectedrugby. was In born hisby players42in Wellingtonyears and as acoaches commentator in 1918, alike. where he her father worked as a house painter. As Inside a young woman, during the war years, she worked as a shop assistant in the DIC in Christchurch.He worked Sheas latera broadcaster moved to Dunedinfor NZBC and – workedMore in the treats Cosmetic Department this issue in theTVNZ DIC from - she January must have 1965 learned and for some ONE tricksWorld because her skininside! is still exceptional. CEO News Her ofsimple, Sport nofrom nonsense 1975 until approach 2007. Fromto life 2007 has sethe her in good stead. Chief’s Report She marriedbegan a her new first phase husband, of his lifeEdwin as a MacLeodfreelance who was known as Ted, when she was 26.broadcaster. He was a soldier A prolific driver writerwho didn’tand columnist; leave New Zealand as a result of mastoids in his ears.his writingThey had is twopublished sons; Ross, in magazines who now livesand in Geraldine and Malcolm, who Resident's Profile lives in Mosgiel.newspapers During around her firstthe world.husband’s He illness is the they had 29 trips to hospital. As A voice for the animals is to be expectedauthor of of 13 someone books onher rugby age, sheand hassporting experienced her fair share of loss, outliving twomatters. husbands and the death of a son who only lived two days. Alice has a pragmatic and inspiring attitude to life. “Everyone has ups and downs in life. You’ve Celebrity Speaker Do We Have Your Email? The Chat Online Each year since 1986 Keith has accepted the Keith Quinn visits

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2 88 Glenbrook Drive, Mosgiel, Otago | Freephone 0800 222 455 | Email [email protected] | www.chatsford.co.nz 88 Glenbrook Drive, Mosgiel, Otago | Freephone 0800 222 455 | Email [email protected] | www.chatsford.co.nz 3 A Season Of Celebrations Starts At Chatsford Chatsford residents started the silly season in style with a good turn out for the Melbourne Cup Race Day, an entertaining evening of music with the band, Hawthorn and a farewell to Chris, Chatsford's hairdresser.

Below: Eleanor Warren and Lynda Kaan brought style to the occasion. Right: Sue Hope and Judy Buchanan choosing their potential winners.

Above: Maureen Millichip wore her unique hat, together with Sheila Fenton and her scarlet fascinator. Above: Wendy McAlwee and Alida Wouters dressed up and ready to celebrate.

Right: An afternoon tea function held by Residents in honour of Chris Hillary, the hairdresser retiring. Chris is talking with Pam Milnes (left) and Anna Eathorne.

4 88 Glenbrook Drive, Mosgiel, Otago | Freephone 0800 222 455 | Email [email protected] | www.chatsford.co.nz A Season Of Celebrations Starts At Chatsford Chatsford residents started the silly season in style with a good turn out for the Melbourne Cup Race Day, an entertaining evening of music with the band, Hawthorn and a farewell to Chris, Chatsford's hairdresser.

Above: Chrissy Anderson and Ron Coles kept the drinks flowing.

From Left: Brenda Cordelle and Bruce Churchill (wearing a 2011 Melbourne Cup badge), alongside Sue Cook.

Above: Local musicians, The Hawthorn Band, presented a delightful evening of music. From left, John Seddon, Grant Shackell, Jann Cain, Above: Aileen Labes and Brenda Cordelle and Virginia Dyer relax together after their thoroughly enjoyed their evening being performance. entertained by Hawthorn.

As we head into 2021, Chatsford will be closed for guided tours from Christmas Eve and re-open from 7th January 2021. To experience just how much this wonderful community has to offer, please phone (03) 489 0822 for an appointment to take a tour through Chatsford. The Management and Staff at Chatsford wish you a safe and Merry Christmas.

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Dorothy Giles is an adept multi-tasker; a skill that served her well for more than 20 years in her role as an administration assistant at Presbyterian Support Otago. She loved the diversity of her work, particularly the wide range of people she met. In her early days at Presbyterian Support, there were two children’s homes in Anderson Bay as well as counselling and life educational courses held out of the Cameron Centre. Over time the services diversified towards supporting older people and providing budgeting assistance. As the first point of contact she fielded a wide variety of requests and inquiries. Approaching retirement, Dorothy and her husband Clive reduced their work hours to a three-day week to take full advantage of their love of hiking in the hills. She and Clive would base themselves with family in Queenstown, pack up their tent and then tramp together for a few days in places like Mt Aspiring and the Matukituki Valley just in from Wanaka. Clive was a keen hunter. While he and his friends hunted, Dorothy and some of her friends would go on longer tramps together such as the Kepler, the Milford and the Routeburn track. They discovered March was one of the best times to go on extended hikes and were always fortunate with the weather they encountered. Dorothy loves the wild South Island hill country and feels fortunate to have spent so much time there. Gardening was another passion she and Clive shared, and they created a substantial vegetable garden and an enclave of natives at their Roseneath property. Dorothy maintained the gardens for three years after Clive died, until she felt it was time to downsize. Dorothy’s parents were among some of the original residents of Brooklands Retirement Village and she was familiar with the many benefits of retiring in the Mosgiel community. Her decision to move to Chatsford was influenced by the well-established gardens and the spacious home she could purchase which was perfect for when her family came to stay. One year later she is more than happy with her decision. She continues to go hiking with her old tramping friends out from Port Chalmers and she has joined the Chatsford walking group, Pilates and Tai Chi classes and along with many others in the Chatsford community, she enjoys the Friday afternoon happy hour. Dorothy’s family will gather for a wedding at the end of November which will give her the exciting opportunity to catch up with all nine of her grandchildren, the youngest of whom is 14 and the oldest is 24.

6 6 88 88Glenbrook Glenbrook Drive, Drive, Mosgiel, Mosgiel, Otago Otago | Freephone | Freephone 0800 222 0800 455 222 or 03 455 489 | 7776 Email | [email protected] [email protected] | www.chatsford.co.nz | www.chatsford.co.nz In her recipes below, Dorothy says the Chocolate Rough is, “my grandchildren’s favourite treat. It has a plain shortbread base and a lovely coconut icing which keeps for a long time and is a perfect filler for the cake tin.” Of her Brandy Truffles, “This recipe can be made without alcohol. We all love it. It freezes well or it can be stored in the fridge. It does not need to be cooked and has everyday simple ingredients that we keep in our cupboards. They are a lovely, small, sweet treat to serve at the end of the day.” Lastly, of her Family’s All-time Favourite Cake she says, “This recipe is the sultana cake my mother always made for us. My son-in-law loves it for his birthday, and I take one with me whenever I visit my family up North. “It has been in our family for years and it really suits people who like plainer cakes. People who like nuts could add them to the recipe. It has no alcohol in it and does not need to be made in advance. It is easy to adapt and freezes well. It can be dressed up for

Christmas by adding almonds and a glaze on top.” ✁ Cut out and keep

CHOCOLATE ROUGH BRANDY TRUFFLES - a Christmas favourite Ingredients: Ingredients: ¼ lb butter 100g melted butter ½ cup coconut ½ cup cocoa ½ cup sugar 1 cup icing sugar 1 tablespoon boiling water ¾ cup coconut 1tsp baking powder 1 cup sultanas 1 cup flour 1 teaspoon vanilla essence ½-1 teaspoon brandy Method: Cream butter and sugar. Add the rest of the extra coconut ingredients. Flatten into a shallow oblong tin and bake 15-20 minutes at 180°C Method: Melt butter and add to other ingredients. Topping: Shape into small balls and roll in extra 1 cup icing sugar coconut. Keep in the fridge. Freezes well. 1 cup coconut 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons cocoa 2 tablespoons boiling water Mix and spread on top of base while it is still MY FAMILY’S ALL-TIME FAVOURITE CAKE warm. Slice when cold. Ingredients and Method: 400g sultanas (or mixed fruit at Christmas). Cover with cold water and bring to the boil and then cool and squeeze out. ¼ lb butter, 1 ½ cups sugar. Cream together. 3 eggs and essences. I use lemon, almond and vanilla. Add eggs one at a time. Add sultanas and essences. 2 ½ cups of flour 1 teaspoon baking powder, salt. Sift and add to the mix. Bake at 150°C for two hours.

Wendy McAlwee injects passion and purpose into everything she does. The mother of three hit her stride as Chatsford’s Activities Co-ordinator seven years ago and has never looked back. She began her involvement with Chatsford when she stood in for a friend as a relief aqua / gym instructor. When her youngest daughter was four and a half years old she accepted the role of Activities Co-ordinator on the condition that she could tailor the position to allow her the flexibility to meet her other commitments as wife, mother, avid sportswoman, coach and sports administrator. Fitness is at the core of everything she does. Her favourite way to start the day is to ride her mountain bike to work from Outram to Mosgiel. During lockdown she began online yoga classes and has discovered that adds yet another dimension to her life. “I find it helps me to slow down and breathe and enjoy my busy life,” she says. Wendy’s three daughters are also well on track to becoming athletes of note. They all attend St Hilda’s College in Dunedin and all three daughters are Otago representatives in both Touch Rugby and Hockey. As youngsters they joined their mother at work and the residents have taken real pleasure and pride watching them grow up. “It’s been an unexpected bonus to have so many people develop a vested interest in my daughter’s progress,” she says. Wendy wants to make a difference in people’s lives which is her motivation, rather than pursuing a career path with status and financial rewards. She inherited this perspective from her grandparents and parents who are stalwarts of the Outram community. She believes being raised in a small community taught her the value of connectivity. An outstanding multi-tasker, Wendy brings a level of communication, commitment and forward thinking that inspires everyone she collaborates with. The activities programme she has developed at Chatsford includes a raft of social events, hobbies and educational pursuits alongside a comprehensive exercise and wellness programme. She sees the way residents understand the effort they are willing to invest in an activity is directly proportional to the results they will receive. She listens and encourages residents to continue doing the things they love. She has particularly loved watching the way the initiatives driven by the residents themselves have flourished. “They have taken ownership and it is wonderful to see the pleasure this brings,” she says. “I wanted to make sure that we provide a scope of activities that ensure there is something for everyone.” Every year the residents choose charities to support such as the Pink Ribbon breast cancer breakfast initiative, a fundraiser for the Australian bushfires, and most recently the Car Cavalcade to support the Mosgiel Food Bank. “Our next event is an afternoon tea to support and acknowledge residents with partners suffering from dementia, to encourage them to reach out to each other for support. I have gained more out of helping people than I have ever given in this role. These people have led amazing lives and their knowledge and wisdom is invaluable to me.

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