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The Lifestyle Choice Christmas Edition 2019 A walk to Inside glen lion cottage this issue CEO News Rambling along tracks steeped in history is always a delight. Chief’s Report Dilapidated remains of abandoned dwellings can be seen on many farms, and it is a welcome sight to see one restored to its original form. Service with St Johns Chatsford’s Friday walking group had a wonderful outing this year walking in North Taieri through privately-owned farmland to Glen Lion Cottage, which was A Friend in the ED faithfully restored by Kevin McAlwee, Chatsford’s Activities Manager, Wendy McAlwee’s father-in-law. Spooktacular! Below: The Chatsford Walkers were greeted Halloween Celebrations by a delicious Devonshire morning tea and afterwards, they walked back along the road to the McAlwee’s property. Hats & Horses Melbourne Cup Day

Photos taken by Resident walker, Healthcare Champion Robert McAllister. Resident Profile

More treats The restoration project was truly a labour of love. Kevin and his family have spent inside! years restoring and furnishing the cottage up to the fine state it is in today. Set on a slight rise above a clear winding stream with a view to Saddle Hill, the cottage was said to have had a fine garden and orchard. In 1861, the men who were in the midst of building the schist cottage abandoned it when they were swept up in the search for gold in Gabriel’s Gully. In the 1930’s it provided a welcome night’s shelter for swaggers who roamed the countryside in search of work, or a bed for the night. Later on, it became weekend lodgings for Ventura Scouts who kept it in good order, and even installed a shower. Vandals frequently undermined their efforts, until they gave up their weekend attempts to clear up the damage and restore it back to rights. To take an online tour The final blow came when a huge Macrocarpa blew down and destroyed the ruins of our wide range of below. activities, amenities Today, it stands as a reminder of the simple elegance of locally sourced schist. Classic and timeless, it gives homage to the resilience of the pioneering folk who and housing options took their chances in Otago’s sometimes unforgiving climes. available, visit www.chatsford.co.nz

Above: It’s true what they say about fresh air and good company. It warms the cockles of your heart.

Welcome to our Christmas immigration in the 19th century that Halloween became 2019 edition of the a major holiday in North America. Confined to the immigrant communities during the mid-19th century, Chatsford Chat. it was gradually assimilated into mainstream society. In this edition there are By the first decade of the 20th century it was being great articles on the celebrated coast to coast by people of all social, racial wonderful volunteer and religious backgrounds work done by some As you can see from the photos in this edition, Halloween of our energetic and has clearly become part of Chatsford life as well, with talented residents. many residents getting into the ‘spirit’ and having a lot of fun. New Zealanders are among the most generous On a more personal note, as I write this, on a Sunday in the world with their afternoon sitting in the special little holiday ‘crib’ that willingness to volunteer their my wife and I purchased in the charming Maniototo time and effort to worthy causes. town of Naseby just over four years ago, I am reminded Research published back in 2016 of the need to constantly be grateful for the many found that approximately 1.2 million Kiwis volunteer positives I have in my life. for at least one charity or not-for-profit organisation, Growing up in Green Island, from my mid-teens I had which adds up to over 157 million hours donated to our a group of about a dozen great friends who I hung communities each year. out with. Over the past 40+ years we have all gone in different directions – but remained close. Earlier It was estimated that this volunteer work added $6 this year, two of these friends were diagnosed with billion worth of time and skills to New Zealand’s GDP serious cancers. Just after we got this news, nine of every year. us mates from all those years ago were able to get Volunteering comes in a wide range of forms, and we together in Hastings at short notice to help one of our can see three very different examples of this on the crew celebrate his 60th birthday and provide whatever pages that follow. support we could as he confronts this terrible illness. Many of our residents got fully involved with Halloween Both friends are battling hard and staying positive. It’s a reminder, though, that we have no idea what’s coming – celebrations this year. This got me thinking about the or when. And this has prompted me to appreciate more origins of Halloween, which was not a big part of Kiwi all the great things in my life – my family, my health, life when I was growing up. working with a great team of people and living in this According to Wikipedia, Halloween is derived from wonderful part of the world. Of course, cr*p happens All Hallows' Eve and is the beginning of the three-day from time to time, but dealing with that stuff is part of observance of Allhallowtide, the time in the religious life. The beauty and tranquillity of Naseby is the perfect year dedicated to remembering the dead, including tonic to remind myself to enjoy the moment – because there is always so much to be grateful for. saints (hallows), martyrs, and all the faithful departed. On that somewhat pensive note, I take this opportunity While the celebration is now strongly linked to the to wish you all the very best for the coming Christmas United States, it is widely believed that many Halloween season, and a safe, happy and healthy 2020. traditions originated from ancient Celtic harvest festivals. Until next time… Almanacs of the late 18th and early 19th century give no indication that Halloween was widely celebrated in Malcolm Hendry North America. It was not until mass Irish and Scottish Chatsford CEO

Chat Do We Have Your Email? The Chat Online The The Lifestyle Choice Winter Edition 2018 Inside this issue From the CEO News grass roots The Chief’s Report We have many names on our contact list without an Each edition of Chatsford Chat can Chat This year’s Celebrity Speaker, Keith Quinn, steadily worked his way Future Tech The Lifestyle Choice Spring Edition 2018 Robotic demonstration through the ranks to earn his reputation as New Zealand’s most for residents respected rugby commentator. A veteran television and radioA sportscentury broadcaster, Keith Quinn’s distinctive voice The Beauty of Chatsford email address. If you're not sure if we have yours, please now be easily accessed online. and knowledge of rugby are unparalleled. He made his first rugby commentaries on Water feature showcase radio in 1971 and on television in 1972. The first rugby test he called was as England v New Zealand from Eden Park in 1973. 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They hired a rental car, and they’d sit Please note: If you don't have email, but you are happy down at night with a map and plot their course In 2004 he was awarded an IOC (International Olympic Committee) 'Sports and Media' award for his reporting of Olympic events. Hefor won the nextnumerous day. “We national stayed TV in bed andTo breakfasts take an online tour Sports Journalist awards and is recognised for his workmainly on radio. and had a lot of fun. One day weof ourstopped wide range of at a little shop to ask if we were on the right road More treats by forwarding your email contact activities, amenities In 2006, Keith was awarded NZ Communicator of the Yearand fromthe shop Auckland assistant Toastmasters told us, ‘Just go over the and housing optionsinside! and in 2010 the NZRU (New Zealand Rugby Union)hompy awarded (humpy) him bridge’”.the Steinlager It was so quaint. Salver Award for long service in the reporting of rugby.When Keithshe and has Laurie received lived several in Anderson’s available, Bay she visit for us to email a family member, please let us know their honours; most notably in 1997 when he was made MNZMworked (Member as a part-time of the receptionistNZ Order at thewww.chatsford.co.nz near-by of Merit) in the Queen's Honours List. convent. She was in a church choir as a young woman and has always enjoyed semi-classical details to: music. We invite you to join Keith at Chatsford on Sunday theA 16keen September gardener, 2018 her at 2pm favourite for flower is the an event not to be missed.Trillian, which she says is sometimes called a celestial flower as its flower reaches up above This event is FREE and open to the public. Afternoon tea will be provided. Numbers are strictly limited. address. Please call Emma on 489 0824 to registerits by 7leaves September towards 2018. the heavens. When her sight allowed she was a keen needle worker and knitter. She is a lover of both cats and dogs and To take an online tour to be faithful, and smooth, with theirdachshunds glossy short were coats. her favourite. She found them of our wide range of The West Coast of New Zealand holds a special place in her heart and she loves activities, amenities whitebait. She recalls when one day a big box was delivered to her doorstep and the and housing options [email protected] 88 Glenbrookdelight Drive, she Mosgiel, felt when Otago she | discoveredFreephone 0800 it was 222 full 455 of | freshly Email [email protected] whitebait patties. | www.chatsford.co.nz available, 1 visit Since moving to Chatsford nine years ago Alice has enjoyed the peace and privacy her flat offers her. “I feel secure here. I do what pleases me and I’m happy. I don’t want a www.chatsford.co.nz flash celebration for my birthday. I just want my family.” Alice has five grandchildren. 1 88 Glenbrook Drive, Mosgiel, Otago | Freephone 0800 222 455 | Email [email protected] | www.chatsford.co.nz “By my age, most of my friends have already passed. I do feel grateful. Every day 1 88 Glenbrook Drive, Mosgiel, Otago | Freephone 0800 222 455 | Email [email protected] | www.chatsford.co.nz is a blessing and I thank God for the life I’ve had.”

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2 88 Glenbrook Drive, Mosgiel, Otago | Freephone 0800 222 455 | Email [email protected] | www.chatsford.co.nz “It is in giving that we receive”Saint Francis of Assisi Jennifer Saunders retired in 2007 after a long nursing career working mostly in operating theatres and day surgery. Her husband had recently died and her three children were living overseas. After taking part in training St John’s volunteers are required to attend, she joined the St John’s Friends of the Emergency Department, and never looked back. Jennifer had missed the busy hospital environment she was so familiar with. “I enjoy being needed,” she says simply. During a four hour shift at Dunedin Hospital’s Emergency Department, from 6-10pm on a Wednesday evening, her skills at adapting to whatever life throws at you were often put to the test. “Dunedin Hospital’s emergency Department is a very busy place,” she says. On any given evening the intensity of the workload and the variety of patients, required real adaptability. “Some patients arriving in ambulances coming from outlying areas as far afield as Oamaru, Central Otago, Alexandra and Balclutha would not have a support person or family member with them. I was there to offer company and solidarity. It’s not easy to wait alone in such a stressful situation. Sometimes all the patients need is a calming presence or to make a much needed cup of tea or help to find a specific staff member. “ Jennifer didn’t always think nursing was to be her vocation. She assumed as a youngster that she would work in the office of her father’s Dunedin business, Alec Thompson and Sons. He specialised in waterproof clothing and tents and later diversified into sports goods. She began her nursing training in 1957 at Dunedin hospital and completed two sections of theatre time at both Wakari and Dunedin Hospital. She also completed her maternity training in Whangarei. “I don’t know exactly why I chose hospital theatre work as my vocation. I knew for certain that I wasn’t cut out to empty bed pans and work as a nurse in the wards,” she says. On her OE in England she joined a nursing agency in London and had her first experience the English class system at work. An upper class gentleman she nursed considered her to be a ‘colonial. She also nursed a privileged young lad from Kuwait with a heart condition at a private hospital. Later, she worked at The London Clinic for a short time before joining three friends on a road trip in a hired car around Europe, before returning home to New Zealand. An afternoon withsir richard

Right: The smile says it all. Budding cricketer Thomas Jackson, can now proudly wield his cricket bat, signed especially for him by Sir Richard Hadlee.

Above: Chatsford Residents Huia and Ngaire Ockwell were delighted to speak with Sir Richard Hadlee, this year’s celebrity guest speaker. His book “The Skippers Diary” features the infamous 1949 New Zealand Cricket Team Tour of England, captained by Walter Hadlee. The Forty Niners as they were known, were a special group of players who developed a great team spirit and bond throughout their eight month tour. “Our successes were built around teamwork and the desire to help each other, Walter Hadlee said. This helped us Left: Heather Jones, Chatsford’s Receptionist of 12 years, earn credibility and respect as a cricket playing nation”. and her husband Max, also enjoyed the afternoon and appreciated Sir Richard’s extensive knowledge of the sport he loves.

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 ular Fun At C Below: Ron and Jean Coles, a happy pair ac h of tricksters kt at o Witches and ghosties were out to fright sfo po See all the fun at our Halloween Night! r S Residents gathered to celebrate the spirit of Halloween this year in the Summerfield Hall. Eddie and d Sylvia Woodhouse entertained on the keyboard, while the guests all enjoyed a delicious Chinese Meal together. Some residents really got into the swing of Halloween costumes while others simply enjoyed the fun and fellowship that thrives with the Chatsford Community. This year’s Halloween celebrations attracted some welcome new faces, although many of the disguises were so clever it was hard to tell who was who at times. Top marks for creativity and flair go to the outlandish team of Wendy McAlwee, our Activities Co-ordinator, Mr Bones (aka Dave Geeves), Chrissy Anderson and Barry van Gorp.

Left: Graham Trail, aka Web Face, with Wendy McAlwee and her smiling pumpkin. Below: Activities Co-ordinator Wendy McAlwee and Jan McEwan wear their Halloween creations with pride.

Above: “Mr and Mrs Bones” - Dave Geeves and Jean Harrison unknowingly shared the same theme for the night. Above: Joan Adams, Noeline Duncan and Eleanor Warren, embraced the spirit of Halloween with their delightful costumes.

4 88 Glenbrook Drive, Mosgiel, Otago | Freephone 0800 222 455 | Email [email protected] | www.chatsford.co.nz Below: Melva Baird sent shivers down everyone’s ular Fun At C spines in her amazingly authentic costume. ktac hat o Witches and ghosties were out to fright sfo po See all the fun at our Halloween Night! r S Residents gathered to celebrate the spirit of Halloween this year in the Summerfield Hall. Eddie and d Sylvia Woodhouse entertained on the keyboard, while the guests all enjoyed a delicious Chinese Meal together. Some residents really got into the swing of Halloween costumes while others simply enjoyed the fun and fellowship that thrives with the Chatsford Community. This year’s Halloween celebrations attracted some welcome new faces, although many of the disguises were so clever it was hard to tell who was who at times. Top marks for creativity and flair go to the outlandish team of Wendy McAlwee, our Activities Co-ordinator, Mr Bones (aka Dave Geeves), Chrissy Anderson and Barry van Gorp.

Right: Sweet tooth’s prevail as Alison Barnes and Joyce Winwood are tempted by a treat from Marshmallow Chrissy.

Above: Melva Baird tempts Mr Bones with a glass of her blood. Left: Trick or Treat? Will Jean Platt accept one Above: Hook-nosed witch Genevieve Grant, prepares of Marshmallow Chrissy’s treats? to fly off on her broomstick into the night.

Right: Jean Harrison, left, winner of this year's Best Hat Award at the Melbourne Cup day celebrations held in the Summerfield Hall.

Above: Joan Adams hit the jackpot in her striking jockey's outfit, winning her the Best Dressed Award for the day.

Above: Brenda Cordelle, Blake Barber and John Heller prepare to cheer on their favourite as the excitement mounts. Above: An afternoon at the races in the company of good friends, fine food and a tipple hits the spot. From left, John Killen, Jenny Heller, Gaynor Killen, Margaret Barber and Ann Beaumont. Handcrafted with love Genevieve Grant co-ordinates a group of around eight voluntary knitters at Chatsford who happily spend their time, love and creativity producing an inspiring range of colourful blankets, resilient booties, practical cardigans, and basic essentials such as hats, jumpers and slippers for the Dunedin Pregnancy Help programme. They also have a lot of fun producing a range of teddies, the time honoured toy every child needs and loves. The knitters' goods have been gratefully received by organisations city-wide. Their range of thick comfortable socks are snapped up by visitors to the night shelter and their range of children’s slippers provide that homely touch for the children who spend time with their mother’s at the Te Whare Women’s Refuge. Simple gestures can sometimes bring the most comfort. The crafted teddies which are put into the Distraction Packs given to children at Dunedin Hospital’s emergency department provide lasting comfort. For 30 years Pregnancy Help has offered a range of free services to enhance women and their family’s wellbeing. Their trained volunteers recognise the pressures some families face to gather the basic clothing and accessories babies require. Pregnancy Help’s free service incudes practical goods such as maternity bras and maternity clothing. They also have a range of donated bassinets, bassinet and cot bedding, baby and children’s clothing up to size 2’s, reusable nappies and baby baths.

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 Cook’scorner The Taste of Summer A surefire way to tell if a recipe is good is when your taste buds start to tingle. Another good sign is when you know you already have all the ingredients in your kitchen. On both scores Ann MacGregor’s recipes hit the spot. Ann and her husband Alan moved to Chatsford from St Clair in July. Ann has retired from her busy role as a social worker with the Southern District Health Board and Alan has retired from his role as a Professor of Accounting. The couple are pleasantly surprised at how quickly they have settled into their new life at Chatsford. Ann’s recipes are simple to prepare, and delicious to eat; perfect for a festive lunch, or a late summer supper. They can be transformed into an evening meal

by adding an extra serving of vegetables or a fresh salad. ✁ Cut out and keep

BAKED SALMON ON CRUSHED POTATOES CHICKEN AND LEEK CASSEROLE Ann finds the addition of bacon rashers and The classic combination of chicken and leeks the flavour of sundried tomatoes cuts through is a time-honoured tradition. Adding a touch the richness of the salmon. Serves 2. of chili lifts this recipe and enhances all the tender goodness within. Ingredients: 2 salmon fillets Ingredients: 2 rashers bacon chopped 2 tomatoes cut into wedges 6 boneless ½ chicken breasts 2 sundried tomatoes sliced 1 tsp chili sauce Salt and pepper 6 leeks, julienned Potatoes (as many as wanting) cut into cubes, 2 cups celery cut into chunks boiled and crushed 3 medium potatoes cut into chunks 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 cups finely sliced carrot Zest of one lemon 6 cups chicken stock Handful of chopped rocket 13 oz canned tomato pieces 1 Tbsp chopped parsley ½ cup chopped parsley Method: 1. Roast salmon in oil in oven at 200˚C for 10 Method: minutes. 1. Steam chicken breasts cut into chunks. 2. In a frying pan cook bacon until crisp, add 2. Put into pan; add chili sauce, leeks, celery, tomatoes and sundried tomatoes and cook potatoes, carrots and stock. until soft. 3. Simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetables 3. Mix hot potatoes with oil, rocket, lemon zest and parsley. are tender. 4. Place salmon on potatoes, tomato and 4. Add tomatoes, pepper and parsley. bacon mix. 5. Cover and simmer for 30 mins, may be 5. Sprinkle with extra parsley. thickened with cornflour if needed.

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 88 Glenbrook Drive, Mosgiel, Otago | Freephone 0800 222 455 | Email [email protected] | www.chatsford.co.nz 7 Residentprofile Karen Browne moved to her apartment in Layton Wing at Chatsford in July and has quickly adapted to her new maintenance-free apartment living which has freed up an average of 20 hours a week for her to focus on her role as the Chairwoman of the Southern Region Community Health Council. Karen was born in Middlemarch and lived there until the age of 11, when her family moved to coastal North Otago. She has lived in a variety of locations throughout New Zealand and has worked as an Enrolled Nurse, Cardio- pulmonary Technician, CPR trainer, Ambulance Officer and as a shift supervisor of the Wellington Free Ambulance Communications Centre. She has also worked in health administration and more recently, back here in Dunedin, (her ‘home’), until retiring in mid-2018 at the Otago Medical School. Karen walks her talk. Her current focus is on dealing with real people about real issues. She is well positioned to bring both a consumer perspective to discussions around health provision and service, particularly around musculoskeletal and long-term conditions, as well as an understanding of the delivery of health services. In the Southern region, the Community Health Council she chairs was formed as a joint initiative between the SDHB and WellSouth – which is the Primary Health Organisation that oversees the GP practices in our region. “The Council’s role is an advisory one,” she says. “We are tasked with improving the quality of the patient and whanau health journey through all the projects we work on, and to ensure that their needs and rights are not forgotten.” The Community Health Council’s 11 members come from across the whole of the Southern region and represent a broad cross section of the population. They are supported by more than 80 Community Health Council advisors. Their projects may be as short as rewording a pamphlet, not written in language which patients could easily understand, or as long and complex as the various work streams around peri-operative services. Recently a video was completed to help prepare patients for a variety of radiology examinations and procedures which included special instructions; what to expect during and after the procedure, and how long to allow, as many patients were not adequately prepared which caused cancellations, delays, and distress for patients. Many Community Health Council members and advisors are involved in the consultative process throughout the new Dunedin hospital rebuild, working alongside groups of staff. These projects may last a long time, so the community volunteers commit many hours to these processes but it is vital that the consumer, patient and whanau voice is heard in the planning stages to ensure the hospital built meets the needs of our region.

Salt Dough Ornaments Make a little festive fun for your tree. To whip up your Christmas own: crafts Combine 4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup salt, and 1 1/2 cups of warm water in a mixing bowl. Knead until Get a little creative the dough is firm and smooth. Roll out dough and cut for Christmas! desired shapes (use a straw to poke a hole for hanging). Bake at 150°C until dry, approximately 1 hour; cool completely. Use some string or sparkle thread to hang. Santa Treat Holders Leave plain or decorate to your liking! Give little gift pots of homemade baking, fudge or a potted plant in these versatile gift pots. All you need is some strong glue (or a glue gun), red and white wool, a few black buttons, and small terracotta pots or containers. Wrap the base in red wool and glue ends, repeat on the top using white and firmly attach end to pot. Glue two or three black buttons for that finishing touch on the front. These adorable gift pots are then ready to fill with treats for your family or friends.

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