Page 2 - Bella Vista Gardens Newsletter Winter 2018

2 BELLA VISTA NEWS, WINTER 2018
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From Margaret

The autumn leaves are starting to fall and we are
definitely feeling the chill in the air. Whilst we
have had a couple of brisk days in the last couple Joseph and son-in-law Greg at the ANZAC Day Service
of weeks, the outdoor areas here at Bella Vista
h
Gardens have been bathed in beautiful sunshine
and it’s been wonderful to see so many of our
residents and their families taking full advantage
of the garden areas to sit and enjoy each other’s Housekeeping
company.

With the cooler weather approaching, some I have now made the move from Reception to the office
and I’m now filling the very big shoes that were left by
families may bring in new clothing for our
residents. Please remember to give any new Leanne Tuckerman. Being new to the role, I thought to
clothing to Reception to ensure that it is labelled. bring to your attention the wonderful online ordering
We still have a number of unlabelled items which system that enables you to pre-order and dine with your
are looking for their home so if you feel that you loved ones. Our Executive Chef Elvis and his team make
are missing any clothing items please see some beautiful meals for our residents and I encourage
Reception. I would like to take this opportunity to you to join them. The easiest way for you to order extra
remind residents and family members that any meals for yourself, family and friends is via the portal on
food items brought into Bella Vista Gardens should our website, with a unique log in that is relevant for you.
be listed in the Food Register at Reception. Please
place any foodstuffs in sealed containers even if Our seasonal menus are all uploaded into the portal to
the item is wrapped. We do not want to encourage enable you to select the meals. The costs for these are
any little visitors into the residence! easily added to your monthly invoice. Breakfast is served
at 8.30am, lunch is 12.30pm and dinner is 5.30pm in the
The menu survey conducted in April has given us
some very valuable feedback and Elvis will be dining rooms or you can select one of our other lovely
including some of your suggestions in the Winter private dining areas. Dining at other times can be
menu which will commence in July. If you did not arranged by contacting Margaret Russell our Residential
get the opportunity to complete the survey please Services Manager.
see Reception and they will give you a copy to fill
in. Keep an eye out for the Winter Series of Events Please contact Reception or email:
which will be advertised shortly. These events tend contact@bellavistagardens.com.au and let us know if you
to book out early so make sure you express your would like us to set you up to enable you to order online.
interest as soon as possible. As I am also now responsible for billing, I encourage you
to contact me if you have any questions regarding your
Regards, account.

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