Page 2 - Bella Vista Gardens - Summer Newsletter 2018

2 BELLA VISTA NEWS, SUMMER 2018
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From Margaret

The warmer weather is finally arriving and the Pets on the Lawn, pets doing some tricks!
grounds at Bella Vista Gardens are looking
h
beautiful after the rain in Spring. Feel free to enjoy
the outdoor areas under the market umbrellas – it
is simply stunning to just sit in the garden with the
smell of the gardenias! Housekeeping
Christmas is just around the corner and we will be
suitably decked-out. The resident Christmas party Christmas is almost upon us and we would like to remind
will be held on 11th December and there will be you that all gifts of clothing and undergarments need to
plenty of Christmas cheer for all to enjoy — our have a heat-sealed name label applied before these items
entertainment system will spread Christmas music are placed in your loved ones’ wardrobe. Please ensure all
throughout the residence. Could I ask if residents clothing items for labelling are handed into Reception to
are going to be away over the Christmas period be recorded before they go to the Laundry for labelling.
that you please let me know? If you wish to join They will then be returned directly to your loved ones’
your loved one on Christmas Day for lunch, please room. In the case of after-hours or weekends, a basket
indicate (spaces will be limited). Our lounge and will be kept at Reception for this purpose with blank tags
dining areas will be available for families to book and bags supplied. Any items left here will be attended to
for a family function. They provide such a great the next business day. See Rebecca at Reception for any
space for a special celebration. We can cater for enquiries.
your function if you would like Elvis to create a
special menu for you; please contact me if you’d As the summer heat descends on us, relatives are
like to investigate this option. reminded to check that your loved one’s clothing is in

good repair and weather appropriate. We recommend
Our new Reflections Wellness Team has
commenced & appointments are filling up quickly. light layers to maintain a level of comfort. Remember that
Our new hairdressers are sending their clients out as woollen and warm items are put away for another
looking terrific! Our new beautician, Mel can make summer that these and delicate items cannot tolerate our
you feel totally pampered (keep in mind the commercial washers and should therefore be taken home
wonderful specials that are on offer until 31st to hand wash. Or if you would prefer we can arrange for
December). As we enter the Christmas season, I these items to be dry-cleaned and don’t forget we can
pass on my very best wishes for a happy and also arrange for specialised ironing and repairs to be
joyous Christmas and New Year to all. carried out by our reputable external service providers.
Please refer to our Lifestyle Service Booklet for pricing.

I would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and
Regards,
Happy New Year.

Regards,
Margaret Russell, Residential Services Manager
Alison Thiele, Client Services Manager