Sharing the Joy of Song – “With One Voice” Choir proves a hit with our customers
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ROYAL FREEMASONS EASTERN “WITH ONE VOICE” CHOIR, HAS BECOME THE CENTREPIECE OF CENTENNIAL LODGE RESIDENTS’ SOCIAL CALENDAR WITH ABOUT HALF OF ALL CUSTOMERS COMING TOGETHER WEEKLY IN SONG, WITH FAMILY, EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS. by Swinburne University researchers reported that the Choir demonstrates the tangible benefits of a person-centred approach to care. […]
Darvall Lodge on show at Waverley Gardens
DARVALL LODGE STAFF AND MANAGER, MELINA BENGER PAID A VISIT TO THE WAVERLEY GARDENS SHOPPING CENTRE IN MULGRAVE DURING APRIL. The team hosted a display and information booth, and had the opportunity to talk to people about what was important to them in their later years and the ways they wanted to live. “Being out […]
Our 150th Anniversary celebrated at Open Day! – We are proud to celebrate this outstanding achievement.
ON SUNDAY 18 JUNE, ROYAL FREEMASONS IS CELEBRATING A FABULOUS EVENT TO COMMEMORATE OUR 150TH ANNIVERSARY. Our celebration of the Homes Open Day will be held at our Coppin Centre, just off St Kilda Road. It plans to showcase the best that our sites, our employees, our activities and achievements have to offer in a […]
Mt Martha Valley opens its very own corner store
MANY OF OUR RESIDENTS CAN’T GET OUT AND INTO THE COMMUNITY AS MUCH AS THEY’D LIKE TO. Realizing they could be missing the opportunity to go shopping, Mount Martha Valley at Safety Beach opened their very own corner store. Kristine Phipps, Lifestyle Coordinator at Mount Martha Valley, says the shop has been a great success. […]
The Unknown Soldier – Ceremonial Team donates time and money
IN EARLY MAY, THE FREEMASONS VICTORIA UNKNOWN SOLDIER CEREMONIAL TEAM PRESENTED A DONATION OF $4000 TO ROYAL FREEMASONS. For years, many special groups have operated within the Victorian Masons to help raise funds and for causes that support senior Victorians. The Unknown Soldier Ceremonial Team was established in 2005 to develop a narration and ceremonial […]
Coppin Centre Centenarians
THIS YEAR, FIVE RESIDENTS FROM COPPIN CENTRE WILL BE TURNING 100 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER. MRS LORRAINE POLE, MRS BERYL CARLTON AND MRS JEAN MCKELLAR WILL BE TURNING 100 YEARS AND MRS LOIS BAGLIN AND MRS ESMERALDA LARSON WILL BE TURNING 102 YEARS OLD.
For You For Life – Tapestry Update
A PAPER ON THE ‘FOR YOU FOR LIFE’ TAPESTRY PROGRAM HAS JUST BEEN ACCEPTED FOR PUBLICATION IN GERIATRIC NURSING, AN ESTEEMED AMERICAN JOURNAL, AND WILL PROVIDE INTERNATIONAL EXPOSURE FOR THIS VERY VALUABLE WORK. For You For Life is an enhanced care program designed by Royal Freemasons and the National Ageing Research Institute (NARI). It is […]
A toast to Winter from the Chief Executive
Welcome to our mid-year issue of The Link. Around this time, we face the end of another financial year. It’s always an important point for Royal Freemasons to reflect on achievements over the past twelve months, and to plan for an exciting new stage of improved levels of service and care. We have seen significant […]
Chairman’s Message … looking back to look forward
As Royal Freemasons celebrates its 150th anniversary from mid-June, we are reminded, not only of where we’ve come from, but also of the need to consider carefully the road ahead. Since 1867, we have consistently led the way, in helping older persons to live secure, dignified and rewarding lives. For You, For Life has long […]
Sharing in the Joy of Song
JUST ONE YEAR INTO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ROYAL FREEMASONS EASTERN “WITH ONE VOICE” CHOIR, IT HAS BECOME THE CENTREPIECE OF CENTENNIAL LODGE RESIDENTS’ SOCIAL CALENDAR WITH ABOUT HALF OF ALL CUSTOMERS COMING TOGETHER WEEKLY IN SONG, WITH FAMILY, EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS. A recent case study conducted by Swinburne University researchers reported that the Choir […]
