Page 2 - William Cape Gardens Autumn 2021 Newsletter

2 WILLIAM CAPE NEWS, AUTUMN 2021

News

From Kylie

What a busy and exciting time we have
had recently.

Staff and residents were pleased to see
the removal of the masks. Residents can
see our faces and smiles, once again.
Thank you to all staff, residents and their
families for assisting in keeping us all safe.
We look forward to getting back to more
events, movies and bus outings in the
near future.

Welcome to our new staff member at Jean Slaughter
reception Lorraine Sheather and also our
new staff member who will be working in
the kitchen and laundry, Erna Ross. Poem for Jean

Some areas of the garden have recently
been revamped with new plants and fresh Sadly, a much-loved resident Jean Slaughter passed
mulch. Beautiful blue-sky days and rainy away recently and our resident Evelyne who was very
nights saw our grass growing very fast. close to Jean wrote a poem in her memory .
The gardening team from Kyora have been
working diligently in mowing, weeding,
trimming and mulching. J – Is for all the Joy she gave to everyone.
E – is for her Eyes watching you.
I have met some lovely residents since A – is for her Always being happy.
starting at William Cape Gardens. If I N – Is for her Nature in what she liked to
haven’t met you yet, I look forward to our
next meeting where we can discuss do.
concerns, highlights, challenges or just
simply have a cup of tea together. These
meetings will be conducted in each area So put the word together to spell Jean.
of the residences every quarter. Myself, A very true and very special friend.
Helene Zotter (Director of Care Services)
and Janelle Dinggleman (Chef) will attend A poem by Evelyne Michelle Pavlides
and will be happy to discuss any concerns
or suggestions.

Kylie Basford
Residential Services & Relations Manager