A blast from the past at Mount Martha Valley
On Saturday, October 13, Mount Martha Valley held its second annual Vintage Car Show from 11am – 2pm. The cars on display came from the Southern Peninsula and Historical Car Club which has several classics, veterans and vintage cars. Residents, staff and visitors were impressed by the cars present including; Mustangs, Fords and Corvettes. Everyone […]
A hundred fresh roses for a wonderful Centenarian
Nancy was born and raised in Warrnambool and lived at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church for six years. She is a fanatic Richmond footy team supporter – her heart was touched deeply when Kevin Bartlett turned up to greet her. Thanks once again Kevin! Monash Mayor Paul Klisaris also took time to personally greet Nancy and […]
Collected giving at Centennial Lodge
Our home in Wantirna South, centennial lodge, celebrated its biggest morning tea in may this year since the campaign first started in 2013. This year, Centennial Lodge raised over $150. Carers, invited friends, residents and family gathered together, then donated the much-needed funds to help beat cancer. Proceeds go to Cancer Council’s work in research, […]
Making a difference … a syringe driver donation
Demonstrating the generosity and community spirit for which they are renowned, freemasons Gippsland lodge no. 51 donated a key piece of clinical equipment to the Royal Freemasons aged care home in Sale. Representatives from the Lodge, Community Engagement Officer, Liam Cole, and Secretary, Dr Iain Nicolson, handed over a syringe driver to the Manager of […]
Lifestyle activities at Royal Freemasons Centennial Lodge
Credit to David Evans, a caring, very supportive volunteer driver who is the son-in-law of a centennial lodge resident. David takes our residents to different places around Melbourne –even for just a scenic drive during the cold winter weather. David selflessly gives his time to Centennial Lodge, enriching the lives of our residents. He is […]
Christmas in July on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula
Christmas in July is a great time when cooler temperatures allow for more old-fashioned, traditional northern hemisphere festivities. Residents of the Royal Freemasons aged care home Mount Martha Valley at Safety Beach had the chance to celebrate mid-year Yulefest, partying in the cool weather at Mornington Tavern. It was a lovely day of celebration, starting […]
Could hearing loss predict a stroke?
A range of studies have found that there is a significant association between low-frequency hearing loss and the risk of cardiovascular disease. Poor cardiovascular health causes inadequate blood flow and blood vessel trauma to the inner ear. The inner ear is so sensitive to blood flow that disorders such as hearing loss may be an […]
