Community Happenings Summer
Harp January brought something uncommon: live harp music performed beautifully in our home. Most of us hadn’t heard live harp before, or at least not in decades. The instrument’s sound fills space differently than piano or guitar. Watching someone play harp adds visual interest to auditory experience. Strings being plucked, hands moving across the instrument, the player’s concentration. It’s not every day you experience live harp music in aged care, or anywhere else for that matter. New Faces Tony joined us as our new Lifestyle Coordinator in February. New coordinators bring fresh perspectives whilst learning our preferences, our capabilities, our community dynamics. The transition period when someone new arrives requires patience from everyone whilst they find their footing.
Social Gatherings Happy Hour with Darrell gave us regular social time. Darrell knows how to facilitate these gatherings, creating atmosphere that encourages participation without forcing it. Some of us attend every Happy Hour. Others join occasionally. Both approaches work fine. Cultural Recognition Waitangi Day prompted craft activities acknowledging New Zealand’s national day. For residents with New Zealand connections, this recognition carries personal meaning. For others, it offered opportunity to learn about our closest neighbour’s history and culture.
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