Meet the Resident
Coral
Growing up in North East Victoria, the once small town of Wangaratta, on a citrus farm. Coral’s family ran sheep then later cattle. She had a strict, hard life, both her parents were firm, but they were also very caring and made sure their children were well fed and cared for.
She fondly remembers life on the farm but some of her favourite memories were with her childhood friend, Betty- bike riding, going to the pictures, dances on Saturday nights at the dance hall. An era gone. To keep busy Coral took up quilting and writing- the latter being a hobby she continues through to today with many short stories in her repertoire. Once old enough Coral worked in a jewellery store and later in the Pharmacy once she completed her studies. Along with writing Coral has always had a love for poetry- something she still loves- and going to the pictures with an Ice Cream- Coral is often front and centre for our cinema events- but there must be a choctop or drumstick! Something else that has stayed with her is her faith- and she never misses our prayer groups or services here at Holmwood Aged Care.
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