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Newsletter archive:
December 2011
Residents Christmas Dinner!
The Residents Christmas Dinner was held on the 21st. This was the last time that everyone was together before some residents and staff went home and away for the Christmas break.
The sheer determination was evident on many residents’ faces as tongues were poked out and eyebrows furrowed.
The walls and corridors of Peacehaven have been looking increasingly Christmassy over the last few weeks. The dining room was given a new look for the day as decorations of red, gold, and green bejewelled every dinner table and the walls.
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Bangs were heard as crackers were pulled open, and the orange and pink hats inside were unravelled and worn.
After the residents had their meal there was a surprise visit by Father Christmas during which he gave presents to everyone. The staff on duty sat down together for a Christmas meal as well. On the menu: Roast turkey, glazed ham, potatoes, asparagus, peas and carrots and plum pudding with custard and strawberries for dessert. |
 
Kindergarten visits
This month the residents were visited by two sets of kindy kids in as many days. Lots of fun and loads of love spread in the air.
The first, from Learning Curves further up on Kinross Street, sang songs including “Twelve Days of Christmas”, “ One Day a Taniwha”, “Jingle Bells”.
The second group was from Avondale kindergarten and they were amazingly disciplined and organised. Budding talents display their creative skills by making beautiful Christmas cards which they presented to all the residents and the staff.
Residents and the kids had morning tea together, sang numerous songs and played various games.
Lynfield College visits
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Lynfield college students (left) not only helped Frances and the residents in decorating the hallways but also played Bingo with the residents and sang Christmas carols like “There is a Bright Star Shining”, “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”, “Jingle Bells”. |
Music to lighten the heart
Linda, the entertainer came on 14th and set the Christmas mood by her beautiful Christmassy songs like “I Saw Mummy Kissing Santa Last Night”, “O Christmas Tree”, “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” and many more.
We wish you all happy & safe holidays!
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