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EV ER G R EEN
MAY 2020 I ISSUE 12 I RECEPTION 4349 2300
International
Nurses Day
International Nurses Day falls on
Tuesday 12th May 2020
CEO MESSAGE
This too shall pass…
March has been a difficult time, as we find
ourselves separated from family and friends,
and unable to participate in many of our normal
activities. There are encouraging signs that the
Australian response to COVID-19 is working well
to suppress the virus and avoid the full impact of
the health disaster that we have seen overseas.
Our thoughts are with families that have lost their job, their business
or who are unwell with COVID-19 and we look forward to happier This day was chosen as it is Florence Nightingale’s
times returning in the not-too-distant future. birthday and this year is the 200th Anniversary of her
In the meantime, there have been many creative responses to the birth. Florence Nightingale has been described as a
virus – we have seen politicians singing songs about hand washing, caring and trailblazing British nurse, statistician, social
roof-top tennis, art classes by correspondence, remote meetings reformer and leader of improved health care who is
via Zoom, and family gatherings via video conference. We have also widely regarded as the founder of modern nursing.
been blessed with support from young members of our community, In keeping with this tradition, whenever there is a crisis
sending letters and drawings to encourage people living alone. around the world – wars, pandemics, natural disasters
Inside this edition you will find some news to uplift you and interest – we turn to our nurses for support. The role of our
you. . We will continue to send regular updates to residents and Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses and Care Staff
visitors to the Lodge regarding visiting rules, and updates can also be through the COVID-19 pandemic is a wonderful example
found on our website www.evergreenlifecare.org.au. of their invaluable and often challenging work.
I hope that you are managing to enjoy the gentle autumn weather.
International Nurses Day is a fantastic opportunity
Whether you are watching the birds from your veranda or taking a
to thank our team at Evergreen who deliver such
constitutional walk along the waterways, keep your distance from
amazing care to our residents.
others and stay safe and well.
Thank you – you all are truly amazing!
Kind Regards, Helen
> May Activities > Missing Word
INSIDE THIS ISSUE > Great Recipe for May > Laughing Out Loud
> Birthday Celebrations > Resident Committee Update
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Top tips for looking after your mental health
while self-isolating
There are a number of ways to support your mental health during periods
of self-isolation or quarantine.
National Volunteer Week • Remind yourself that this is a temporary period of isolation to slow
the spread of the virus.
Monday 18 May to
• Remember that your effort is helping others in the community
Sunday 24 May 2020 avoid contracting the virus.
To our Volunteers • Stay connected with friends, family and colleagues via email,
Even though we can’t celebrate social media, video conferencing or telephone.
with our Volunteers this year, • Engage in healthy activities that you enjoy and find relaxing.
Evergreen would still like to say a • Keep regular sleep routines and eat healthy foods.
very BIG thank you to ALL of you! • Try to maintain physical activity.
Your dedication to Evergreen is so • Establish routines as best possible and try to view this period
very appreciated and we would be as a new experience that can bring health benefits.
lost without you all! • Avoid news and social media if you find it distressing.
Peter Fisher has holding art
classes for the Village Residents
Seek support
via correspondence. At the
It’s normal to feel overwhelmed or stressed by news of the outbreak.
beginning of April, Peter (contact
We encourage people who have experienced mental health issues
free) delivered the materials for a in the past to:
cartooning class to his students’
• Activate your support network.
doorsteps. The students were then
• Acknowledge feelings of distress.
dialled in using a Conference Call
• Seek professional support early if you’re having difficulties.
facility. Peter talked Bill, Gwen and
For those already managing mental health issues, continue with your
Pauline through the lesson and
treatment plan and monitor for any new symptoms.
went and collected drawings for
Social contact and maintaining routines can be supportive for our mental
grading!
health and wellbeing. In circumstances where this is not possible, staying
Gary Scholes has also been
connected with friends and family online or by phone may assist. Beyond Blue
coming in and giving the
also has a dedicated page on its forums about coping during the coronavirus
Maintenance team a hand almost outbreak.
every day!
Acknowledge feelings of distress and seek further professional support
To our Volunteers who are unable if required.
to come to Evergreen at present,
Beyond Blue has fact sheets about anxiety and offers other practical advice
we hope you are well and staying
and resources at beyondblue.org.au.
healthy! We are looking forward to
If you need assistance please visit the dedicated Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing
seeing you all when the pandemic
Support Service. Trained mental health professionals are available to talk to
has passed! you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, via phone, webchat and email.
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Keep Washing as well as our experiences of positive emotions.
Your Hands! Our staff have started sharing their pets with
Keep washing your hands residents through a rostered visiting program.
with soap and water. Pets are vetted, are vaccinated and are very keen
Use hand sanitiser to visit! Angus and his friends have a way of
wherever possible too! brightening up our resident’s day.
FOR MORE
ENQUIRIES RING
1800 637 637
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REGULAR ACTIVITIES AT HOME AND SAFE IN THE
ALL REGULAR ACTIVITIES
LODGE
HAVE BEEN CANCELLED
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
“Easter
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Podiatrist - Friday 15th May us!”
Home visits only during this time.
(Appointments only).
Please Book on 4349-2302
Fruit & Vegie Day
Wednesdays from 11am. Fruit, vegie’s
and eggs available at the
Community Centre.
Community Restaurant
Meals On Wheels
Have suspended all gatherings
until further notice.
Embracing Technology
Joan K speaking with her sons.
So far, over 40 residents in the Lodge have
been successfully communicating with
their families and friends through our new
Video Calling Facility!
What’s App and Face Time have proven to
be the easiest to use and most successful
applications.
If you would like to make a booking please
call Jan or one of our Liaison Staff
on 4349 2301.
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AT HOME AND SAFE IN THE
LODGE
Still having fun in the Lodge
We are still having fun here at the Lodge
during this isolation. The activities such as
Move & Groove, Craft Time and Bingo (to
name a few) are still happening with social
distancing. We have introduced Winey
Wednesday where the residents enjoy the
afternoon activity with a glass of wine.
Easter Drawings
Rheannon Loker from Forresters Beach organised for her twin girls Avienne and
Bayla (5) and their friends from school to write cards and letters to our residents for HAPPY
Easter! All letters were personalised to individual residents which was a lovely touch!
Our residents have been so thrilled by this touching gesture! Evergreen would like to MAY
say a big thank you to Rheannon BIRTHDAY
and her friends for making our residents smile!
You don’t realise how much this has meant to our people!
to all these
wonderful residents!
2nd Betty Swannell
9th Dorothy Williams
9th Edward Fletcher
11th Angelina Genovese
13th Geraldine Irwin
17th Doris Freear
Jean (Penpal) Beverly Ross Margaret (Penpal) Sheila
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MAY IN THE LODGE
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
31 1 2
1.30pm 9.30am 1.30pm
MOVIE Move & Groove Documentary of
‘STANLEY’S GIG’ 10am FIJI
in the Word Games in the
Main Lounge Main Lounge
11am Music, Music
Music
2pm Name that
Tune in the
Main Lounge
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1.30pm 9.30am 9.30am 9.30am 9.30am 9.30am 1.30pm
MOVIE Move & Groove Move & Groove Move & Groove Move & Groove Move & Groove Documentary of
‘MONA LISA 10am 10am Quiz Time 10am 10am Quiz Time 10am MEXICO
SMILE’ Brain Teasers Quiz Time Word Games in the
11am Music, Music 11am Music, Music
in the 11am Music, Music Main Lounge
11am Music, Music Music Music 11am Music, Music
Main Lounge Music
Music 2pm Craft Group 2pm Bingo Game Music
2pm ‘Sock Animals’ 2pm Winey in the 2pm Music
Bingo in the in the Wednesday Main Lounge Appreciation
Main Lounge Main Lounge ‘Being a Mother’ in the
in the Gazebo Main Lounge
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
HAPPY 9.30am 9.30am 9.30am 9.30am 9.30am 1.30pm
EASTER Move & Groove Move & Groove Move & Groove Move & Groove Move & Groove Documentary of
10am 10am Quiz Time 10am 10am Quiz Time 10am NORWAY
Brain Teasers Quiz Time Word Games in the
1.30pm 11am Music, Music 11am Music, Music
11am Music, Music Main Lounge
MOVIE 11am Music, Music Music Music 11am Music, Music
‘THE PRINCESS Music 2pm Craft Group Music Music
2pm Bingo Game
DIARIES’ 2pm ‘Dolly Fans’ 2pm Winey in the 2pm Name that
in the Bingo in the in the Wednesday Main Lounge Tune in the
Main Lounge Main Lounge Main Lounge ‘Going to the Fair’ Main Lounge
in the Gazebo
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
1.30pm 9.30am 9.30am 9.30am 9.30am 9.30am 1.30pm
MOVIE Move & Groove Move & Groove Move & Groove Move & Groove Move & Groove Documentary of
‘THE QUEEN’ 10am 10am Quiz Time 10am 10am Quiz Time 10am THAILAND
in the Brain Teasers Quiz Time Word Games in the
11am Music, Music 11am Music, Music
Main Lounge 11am Music, Music Main Lounge
11am Music, Music Music Music 11am Music, Music
Music 2pm Craft Group Music Music
2pm Bingo Game
2pm ‘Pipe Cleaner 2pm Winey in the 2pm Music
Bingo in the Cards’ Wednesday Main Lounge Appreciation
Main Lounge in the ‘Your working life’ in the
Main Lounge in the Gazebo Main Lounge
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
1.30pm 9.30am 9.30am 9.30am 9.30am 9.30am 1.30pm
MOVIE Move & Groove Move & Groove Move & Groove Move & Groove Move & Groove Documentary of
‘LADY IN 10am 10am 10am SAUDI ARABIA
10am Quiz Time 10am Quiz Time
THE VAN’ Brain Teasers Quiz Time Word Games in the
11am Music, Music 11am Music, Music Main Lounge
in the 11am Music, Music
11am Music, Music Music Music 11am Music, Music
Main Lounge Music
Music 2pm Craft Group Music
2pm Bingo Game
2pm ‘Wind Chimes’ 2pm Winey in the 2pm Name that
Bingo in the in the Wednesday Main Lounge Tune in the
Main Lounge Main Lounge ‘Memories from Main Lounge
the kitchen’
in the Gazebo
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LLED
I T I E S CANCE
MAY IN THE VILLAGE T I V
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ALL VILL L FURTHER NOT
UNTI
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
31 1 2
SHOPPING COMMUNITY
BUSES CENTRE
CANCELLED CLOSED
UNTIL FOR ALL
ACTIVITIES
FURTHER
UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE.
NOTICE
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
ANZAC DAY
“Light up the Dawn.”
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Mother’s Dawn on the driveways.
Day
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
WEEKLY EVENTS IN THE COMMUNITY CENTRE
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FROM THE YALLAMBEE VILLAGE
Silent Thinking
I sit in the still of twilight,
RESIDENT’S COMMITTEE
Of evening, to settle in
I think of the places I have been.
I gaze into the embers
of a dying campfire
I stoke the coals and the flame
And the sparks fly high,
then away.
I have no burning desire
But to ponder the night sky
And as ‘Banjo’ did
Wonder at the Glory
Of the everlasting stars
As I sit here and bathe
In the solitude of my own
company Hi Everyone, due to the current situation the used to keep the meals warm in transit.
I think of the days gone by resident’s committee meeting scheduled for The concept of delivering meals to those
Some made me laugh April 6th was cancelled. Any business for the unable to prepare their own evolved into
Some made me cry. meeting will be held over until May 4th. Let’s the modern programmes of today that
pray by then things will have improved and in deliver mostly to the housebound elderly,
I think of flood and drought
the near future we will be back to our ‘normal’ sometimes free, or at a small charge.
and fire
activities. If we all do the right thing, hopefully Doris Taylor MBE founded Meals on
Of all the loss
this will be sooner than later. Wheels in South Australia in 1953, and in
And some of the gain
Keep yourselves fit too as when we 1954 the first meal was served from the
I marvel at what mankind
eventually hold our ‘fun day’ to christen Port Adelaide kitchen and meals were
Can endure with pain. the recreation area, let’s show these staff delivered to eight elderly Port Adelaide
I think of old friends members our mettle and scare them off. residents. In New South Wales, Meals on
And mates I once knew One thing I will remind you of again is to put Wheels was started in March 1957 by
Most of them now long gone the date of the Resident’s Annual General The Sydney City Council. In the first week,
or just shoot through Meeting in your diaries. Wednesday July 29, 150 meals were served for inner city
There was Rex, John, Melody 2020. dwellers and these were cooked in the
Town Hall kitchen. In 2012, the Queensland
Dennis and Blue Volunteers and our staff have been wonderful
branch of Meals on Wheels was a recipient
The ones that did me favours during this crisis. Meals on Wheels for one is
of the Queensland Great Awards.
I could never repay still delivering. I was reading an interesting
article on how Meals on Wheels originated From a very humble beginning Meals on
Never until my dying day Wheels is now a well-established active and
from World War 2 and did you know that
In my solitude now and then thriving group of organisations.
many early services used old prams to
I wonder I shall go transport the meals and thus the name
The very same way. Meals on Wheels evolved. Watching a beautiful sun rise is the reward
To that other place In the United Kingdom during the Blitz for early morning walks.
I will find them there when many victims lost their homes and “What I know for sure is that every sunrise is
Where we can sit and joke therefore the ability to cook their own like a new page, a chance to right ourselves
and laugh food. The Women’s Volunteer Service and receive each day in all it’s glory.
And not have a bloody care. for Civil Defence provided food for these
Each day is a wonder”
people. This type of service required many
J Dwight Oprah Winfrey
volunteers with an adequate knowledge
8.7.2011 of basic cooking to prepare the meals by a
Revised 10.2.2020 set time each day. Old prams were used to Take care everyone and thanks for listening.
transport the meals and straw bales, old Margaret.
felt hats and anything else suitable was
Our thoughts and prayers go out to
In Sympathy the family and friends of the late:
Hans Oak - YL
Gladys Craig - YL
¢ John Anderson - YL
Our sincere condolences.
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LAUGHING
OUT LOUD
JUST BE CAREFUL EVERYONE, THE RIGHT ONE AT THE DOCTORS
PEOPLE ARE GOING CRAZY Fred is 32 years old and he is still Hi, I would like to book a doctor’s
FROM BEING IN ISOLATION! single. appointment please....
Actually, I’ve just been talking about One day a friend asked, “Why aren’t Receptionist: Sure thing, how about
this with the microwave and toaster you married? Can’t you find a woman 11 tomorrow?
while drinking coffee and all of us who will be a good wife?” Man: No thanks, just one will be fine.
agreed that things are getting bad. I Fred replied, “Actually, I’ve found many
didn’t mention anything to the washing women I wanted to marry, but when I
DOUBLE TROUBLE
machine as she puts a different spin bring them home to meet my parents,
A man came through my lane at the
on everything. Certainly not to the my mother doesn’t like them.”
grocery store with a jug of wine and a
fridge as he is acting cold and distant. His friend thinks for a moment and bouquet of roses. But before paying, he
In the end the iron calmed me down says, “I’ve got the perfect solution, just set the two items aside and said, “I’ll be
as she said everything will be fine, no find a girl who’s just like your mother.” right back.” He ran off, only to return a
situation is too pressing. The vacuum
A few months later they meet again minute later with a second jug of wine
was very unsympathetic... told me to
and his friend says, “Did you find the and another bouquet of roses. “Two
just suck it up, but the fan was more
perfect girl? Did your mother like her?” girlfriends?” I asked. “No,” he said.
optimistic and hoped it would all
With a frown on his face, Fred answers, “Just one really angry one.”
soon blow over! The toilet looked a
bit flushed when I asked its opinion “Yes, I found the perfect girl. She was
and didn’t say anything, but the door just like my mother. You were right, my
knob told me to get a grip. The front mother liked her very much.”
door said I was unhinged and so The friend said, “Then what’s the
the curtains told me to ........yes, you problem?”
guessed it......pull myself together!!!! Fred replied, “My father doesn’t like
her.” BOOKS
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A woman was taking an afternoon HELP
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nap. When she woke up, she told her While driving on the highway, my
and ask, to be clear, do you know how
husband, “I just dreamed that you daughter noticed a child in the window
reading works?
gave me a pearl necklace. What do you of a car in the next lane, holding up a
think it means?” “You’ll know tonight,” handwritten sign that read “Help.”
he said. That evening, the man came A few minutes later, the car passed her, MOTHER (noun).
home with a small package and gave and she again glanced at it. The little A person with the ability to detect a lie,
it to his wife. Delighted, she opened it boy held up the same sign and this hear the smallest noises, and see out
to find a book entitled “The Meaning of time followed it with another, which the back of their head.
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60s Songs
MAY Find and circle all of the 1960s song titles that are hidden in the grid.
The remaining letters spell the title of an additional 1960s song.
BIRTHDAYS
Join us in wishing
Happy Birthday
to these wonderful residents.
1st May
Roy Kittson.................................. YV
Di Wagemaker............................. YV
3rd May
Joy Lane....................................... YV
Deidre Mayo................................ YV
5th May
Joan Gotts.................................... YV
9th May
John Blain.................................... YV
10th May
Kevin Maguire............................. YV
16th May
Kay Scarr...................................... YV
Lynette Field............................... YV
18th May
Judy Roy...................................... YV BABY LOVE ELENORE MEMPHIS TEEN ANGEL
Bill Hogarth................................. YV BLUE MOON FINGERTIPS MY GIRL THE BOXER
21st May
BLUE VELVET FIRE MY GUY THE TWIST
Bill Targett................................... YV
23rd May BUS STOP GALVESTON PEOPLE THESE EYES
Margaret Campbell.................... YV CARA MIA GOOD LOVIN’ PUPPY LOVE VALLERI
26th May
Helen Simmonds........................ YV CHAIN GANG GROOVIN’ RESPECT VOLARE
27th May CHERISH HAIR RUNAWAY WHITE RABBIT
Donald Young.............................. YV
CRAZY HEATWAVE SHERRY WILD THING
29th May
Norman Austen........................... YV CRYING HEY JUDE SOUL MAN WINDY
30th May DIZZY HOLIDAY SPOOKY WIPEOUT
Vera Black.................................... YV
DOWNTOWN ITCHYCOO PARK STAY WORDS
YV = Yallambee Village
EL PASO LAST KISS SURF CITY YESTERDAY
10New Lifts BREAKFAST HASH BROWN
New lifts have been installed for Units 132 – 136
on Tuesday 21st April by quite a large crane. & EGG CUPS
This did create a bit of excitement in the Village! INGREDIENTS
• 600g cream delight potatoes, peeled, finely grated
New Raised
• 2/3 cup finely grated parmesan
Garden Bed in SCU
• 3 rashers streaky bacon, finely chopped
Steve Kane and the Maintenance Team
have outdone themselves yet again! • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
A new raised garden bed has been installed in the Special Care Unit • 8 small eggs
of Yallambee Lodge. Our new garden is the perfect height for our
residents to get their hands dirty, plant some seedlings and then METHOD
wait and watch them grow! We will be planting a variety of herbs, Step 1
vegetables, fruits and flowers. Peas, spinach and beetroot have
Preheat oven to 200C/180C fan-forced. Grease 8 holes
already been planted.
of a 12-hole (1/3-cup-capacity) muffin pan.
Step 2
For Mum Squeeze excess moisture from potato. Pat dry with paper towel.
Combine potato and parmesan in a bowl. Season with salt and
When I think of you Mum,
I can’t help but smile, pepper. Divide potato mixture evenly among holes of prepared pan.
You brighten up my life; Using the back of a teaspoon, press mixture evenly over base and
Always go the extra mile. side of holes to form a case.
Time goes by so quickly, Bake for 15 minutes or until potato is golden.
But our memories we can share Step 3
Because you made them special Mum, Sprinkle 1/2 of the bacon and 1/2 the chives over the base of each
And always show you care. case. Crack 1 egg into each hole.
This is a special thank you, Sprinkle with remaining bacon and chives.
For everything you do, Bake for 10 minutes or until egg is just set and bacon is golden.
Enjoy your special day Mum, Stand in pans for 5 minutes.
And remember I love you.
Carefully transfer to a baking paper-lined wire rack to cool. Serve
By Abby Herbert
warm or cold.
11Hawkesbury River Bridge
MEET
THE
TEAM
The completion of the 1886 Hawkesbury River Railway Bridge Mary Brady
saw the linkage not only of the significant Sydney to Newcastle
Emergency Response Team
Railway link but also in effect, the railway systems of South
Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland were joined
by continuous rail with the opening of the bridge.
The bridge was used by Sir Henry Parkes as a powerful symbol How long have you worked at
of Federation and he gave the address at the opening of the Evergreen Life Care?
bridge, which has been claimed by some as his first Federation I’ve worked here for two weeks...and I love it!
speech. The abutments and piers of the bridge as well as the 1886
Long Island tunnel are tangible reminders of these significant How long have you worked in Aged Care?
events and the symbolic power they had for people at the time.
I’ve worked in Aged Care approx. 7 years.
Both the 1889 and 1946 bridges and associated infrastructure
on Long Island also demonstrate the significant investment in the
railway system of NSW in the late nineteenth and early twentieth
centuries.
The contrast of the man-made bridges and tunnels with the
rugged and beautiful natural landscape of Hawkesbury River
allows passengers and visitors to appreciate the engineering
achievements of the railway line’s construction.
The 1946 railway bridge was also a major technical achievement
at the time of its construction, its large riveted steel trusses and
its footings were still among the deepest in the world. It remains
the longest purpose built rail bridge in the NSW network.
The bridge itself as well as the remnant construction docks, What do you like to do in your spare time?
platform and power station demonstrate the technical
In my spare time I enjoy reading, walking,
achievements. The docks in particular provide direct evidence
for the method of construction and the challenges associated learning guitar, and spending time with family.
with construction in this estuarine environment.
The Hawkesbury River Railway Bridge was heritage listed
in 1999.
Source: Wikipedia.
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