Meet the Resident If you are a visitor to our Townsend House, then you have likely seen and spoken with George. George can ofttimes be found in his favourite sunny corner in the Social Heart Café laughing and talking with friends, enjoying a coffee, speaking to staff, and watching the people as they come and go. George is unofficially a meet-&-greeter for many of our prospective residents and families who come for a tour. George is quick to provide an insider’s view from life inside Holmwood Aged Care “Best Place to live” he tells them, “Best place to live, it’s home away from home here. Best decision I made was coming here.” George was born in the heart of South
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Melbourne, but it was Preston—right on Plenty Road—that truly shaped him. That’s where he grew up, where he learned the about life, and where he spent many good years surrounded by familiar faces and places that he knew and loved well. Some of his fondest childhood memories take him back to early mornings and cool evenings, walking the greyhounds. Those dogs were a big part of his life. He didn’t just walk them—he travelled all over the country to race them. Those trips were full of excitement, long drives, and the simple joy of doing something the family loved together. When it came to work, nothing beat the time he spent in the boot factory in North Fitzroy. It was honest, hands-on work, and he took pride in doing every step—from the beginning of the boot to the finished product. Over the years, his hobbies never strayed far from the greyhounds. They kept him busy, kept him moving, and gave him a sense of purpose.Life later took him to workin in schools, where he worked as a cleaner and loved seeing the kids every day, laughing and telling stories and jokes with them. Retirement saw him keeping busy as an active member of the bowls club- also volunteering in the kitchen. These days his pastimes are a little quieter. He enjoys listening to the radio and going for walks—simple things that keep the mind clear and the body moving. And even though it took him a while to settle in, he has grown to love living at Holmwood Aged Care. Sometimes change takes time, but it can turn out for the better. “This is the best place for me” he says “Best place to live. I tell everyone that. I can’t fault it.” If there’s one piece of advice he has carried with him, it’s this: enjoy life and take it as it comes. And that’s exactly what he’s tried to do.
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