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7 LANSDOWNE NEWS, SPRING 2023

Leisure & Lifestyle Update
Happy Birthday

The past three months have been full of fun and
activity. In July we celebrated Bastille day with a We wish the following residents
fabulous Trio, Viva, whose singer was from France, we a very happy birthday!
watched French movies and catering served us a
special Beef Bourguignon.
We have a wonderful time singing with St Thomas’s September
Church Choir, Fiona Maria’s Singing Group, Eileen 2 September David
Russel and other entertainers who play the old
favourites that we know and love. 4 September Maureen
In music therapy we have Jenni our harpist play
fortnightly and now we have the Lucy and Brian Duo 7 September Eva
who play to Camelia on a monthly basis. We have
some incredible emerging artists come to play for us, 21 September Lynette
some have been outstanding and brought our love of
classical music to the fore. 29 September Nola
We keep fit with our regular exercises, Better Balance
Class with our physio, Amita, Dance Therapy with October
Pamela from Dance Alliance and Falls Prevention 26 October Grace
Classes with Avi. As well as walking with staff around
the grounds for fresh air and sunshine. November

Ivan, our bus driver takes us on amazing trips to Sans
8 November Ethelle
Sousi, Botany Bay, Dobroyd Pont, Centennial Park,
Davidson Park, Roseville, Glebe Point Park and many 8 November Moira
other sites in this glorious city of ours.
We enjoy weekly visits from our pet therapy program, 12 November Nannette
Delta Dogs with Debbie bringing in our beloved
Golden Retrievers, Mr D’Arcy and Jack. Some relatives 16 November Frances
share their wonderful pets with us from time to time
as well. 19 November Margaret W.
In weekly art therapy with Mim we have fantastic 29 November Vivian
sessions where we paint to quiet relaxing music and
are so proud of our accomplishments. In conjunction 30 November Marjorie
with Mim we hope to have an Art Exhibition later in
the year so you can all come in and view our
proficient work.
Our amazing, resident, Elise turned 104 years old I am moving to a new position at Wycombe Road
recently and she is still as sharp as a tack! You may after two years at Lansdowne Gardens, starting in
have read stories about her in the local papers. Happy the dreadful days of the pandemic, which are
Birthday Elise! thankfully behind us.
From the beginning of September there will be a new I have really enjoyed meeting every one of you and
line-up of staff in the Leisure & Lifestyle Team. will miss our chats. I wish everyone well and if you
ever pass Wycombe Road Residence, pop in and say
Dyhanne Dean is the new Coordinator
Hello, I will be in Reception
Lilibeth the Monday – Friday Lifestyle Officer

Sharon and Chiyoko – Saturday Lifestyle Officers
Gaile
Chiyoko – Sunday – Lifestyle Officer Leisure & Lifestyle Coordinator