Page 2 - Bella Vista Gardens Newsletter Winter 2017 Final

2 BELLA VISTA NEWS, WINTER 2017
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From Margaret

Whilst we have had a couple of chilly days, the
outdoor areas here at Bella Vista 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 company.
Outdoor BBQs are being held on regular occasions.
Our first two events were received with great
fanfare. Our Executive Chef, Elvis, put on his
apron, grabbed his BBQ tools and cooked up a Bella Vista Gardens "find your voice choir"
storm! Keep in touch for the next dates on our Beautiful Autumn leaves in the new garden
Leisure & Lifestyle calendar.

Our Winter Series of events is now being
advertised. This is a great opportunity for our Housekeeping
residents to take part in some very special
activities. Some of these events are already getting
near maximum numbers so please get your A very warm welcome to our new residents and their
expression of interest in soon to ensure you don’t loved ones. As winter approaches, relatives are reminded
miss out. to check that your loved one's clothing is in good repair,
and season appropriate. When changing over or adding
Elvis has taken on‐board the feedback from the
menu survey earlier in the year, and has included new wardrobe items or underwear, please ensure that
some real ‘comfort food’. We will be sending out these are first taken to Reception for labelling. Similarly if
another survey in mid‐July to get resident you are missing an article of clothing, please ask to check
feedback on the new menu so please make sure our collection of items so that these may be labelled and
you give us your thoughts. returned. It is also a timely reminder that woollen or
delicate items cannot tolerate our commercial washers,
The Bella Vista Gardens Choir commenced in early and should always be taken home to wash or sent to our
May. Sessions are held every second Tuesday at dry cleaners for a small fee.
10am in the Piano Lounge. Residents, family and
staff are welcome. We’d love as many people as Relatives are reminded to inform us of any change to
possible to be involved and support this wonderful their contact details. If you have moved home, changed
initiative. The Choir’s activities will culminate in a jobs, have a new mobile/home phone number, or even if
starring role at the Castle Hill Orange Blossom you are going away for an extended period ‐ please advise
Festival in August! either myself or Reception so we may update our records

accordingly. It is advisable that the primary person
responsible provide us with a current email address, so
that you do not miss out on receiving our regular e‐
Margaret Russell communications for upcoming events, newsletters or
important notices.
Residential Services Manager
Leanne Tuckerman, Client Services Manager