With the new year now under way at Wharekaka we have had some lovely trips out to the Pinnacles and Lake Ferry. At times the heat has been hard and ice creams and fans have been the only way to go.
Wharekaka Auxiliary held a beautiful picnic for the residents in Wharekaka grounds which was enjoyed by all and a great start to the year. Thanks to all involved. Residents enjoyed a BBQ under the trees and watched the Cycle racing go by. Lionel Parkinson’s great nephew taking many of the prizes made it all the more exciting.
Thanks to Paul Hocking for the generous donation of a TV for the residents and the team at Neighbourhood Café for the lovely scones for our residents’ morning teas and Connor from Pain and Kershaw for the delicious goodies you donate to our home. These along with the donations of surplus garden produce from Martinborough residents is truly appreciated.
Wharekaka was sad to farewell both Toni Pyl and Bruce Johns who passed away recently and Jan MacTaggart who moved to Australia to be closer to family.
We have welcomed some new faces in our Villas. Bill and Catherine Cox, Heather Draper and Jim Doohan have become a part of our larger Wharekaka family.
Residents are encouraged to join in our weekly activities of Pilates, Tai Chi, Bowls and Crosswords. Arbor House and Roseneath Lifecare have recently joined us for afternoon tea and entertainment by Lance Naysmith. These visits are always enjoyed as old friendships are rekindled and fun is had by all. … Continue Reading
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