Central Coast Home and Lifestyle Spring 2022

Local makers and creators to shine with new Creative Spaces Central Coast Retirement Lifest yle

24 Home & Lifestyle Magazine | Spring 2022 “It’s been three years since Pat lost her battle with cancer and not a day goes by I t’s not every day an aged care provider gets to celebrate a residency of almost three decades, but this month marks a very special occasion for Peninsula Villages as they celebrate having two residents reside at the Village for a combined 60 years. The not-for-profit aged care provider on the Central Coast opened in 1975 and just 14 years later, Lucy Roy first moved into her independent living unit and celebrates 33 years with Peninsula Villages. Lucy in fact resides in the exact same unit she moved into in 1989 as she does today - with of course some minor refurbishment updates. For Norm and his wife Pat they moved into an independent living unit in Peninsula Villages’ Cooinda Village in 1995, 20 years after its opening. For Norm and Pat, this decision was driven by their love for the Central Coast, particularly the Peninsula area, as well as the extra support on offer for Norm’s health issues. “Pat and I moved from East Hills in Sydney’s south-west to Ettalong and fell in love with the region and its lifestyle,” Norm explains. “When my health began to affect me, we started researching local retirement and aged care providers and Peninsula Villages ticked all our boxes in terms of their focus on community as well as facilities, ageing in-place care model and social aspects on offer,” he continues. Sadly, Pat passed away in 2019 and while Norm misses her every day, he is grateful for the compassion and support shown by staff and the friendships he has forged with fellow residents at the Village. The Entrance Memorial Park Container Hub Pop Up Memorial Park, The Entrance 5 Sept - 9 Oct T LO Art 26 Oct -14 Nov Zee Merven Photography & Jagdrone C reative Spaces on the Central Coast will showcase works from the Coast’s upcoming and established makers and creators at pop-up retail and workshop spaces in Gosford, Woy Woy and The Entrance throughout 2022 - 2023. Wares including fashion, produce, art, ceramics and more will be available for sale across the program. Workshops and classes will offer a variety of activities from painting, drawing, knitting, stained glass, creative writing, wet felting, upcycled jewellery, watercolour, pottery, patchwork, candle, silver craft and more! Calendar of events: Parkhouse @ Kibble Pop Up 124 Donnison St, Gosford 20 Sept - 3 Oct Tiptoe Giants 4 Oct - 22 Nov Central Coast Creative Hub 22 Nov -22 Dec Catch Up with Art 9 Jan - 26 Feb Naughty Noodle Fun Haus

15-30 Nov Michelle Tracey 1-15 Dec Positivement 16 Dec - 9 Jan Miriam Cullen

where I don’t think about her and wish she was here, but it’s nice to know that I’m not alone and am surrounded by my Peninsula Villages family,” Norm reflected. Over the past two years, the importance of remaining connected, entertained and cared for was of heightened concern for many Australians, particularly the elderly. For Norm, residing at Peninsula Villages combated the social isolation he may otherwise have faced. I was able seek comfort and support through my friends and the team at the Village, while taking part in the activities I enjoy, like lawn bowls,” Norm said. Norm moved from Cooinda Village to an Independent Living Unit in Peninsula Village in 2017 and has served the second-longest tenure as a resident after Lucy Roy, who also happens to be one of Norm’s neighbours. CEO Colin Osborne anticipates this will be more commonplace in the future as older aged locals are moving into independent living units for their retirement. “We have noticed an emerging trend whereby people from the Central Coast and northern parts of Sydney in particular are moving into our independent living units in their early retirement for the continuity of care on offer,” Colin explains. “This allows them to enjoy their retirement within our secure premises, be a part of the Peninsula Villages community, and then, if required, make an easy move into one of our higher-care residences within the same, familiar community down the track,” he concluded. Visit peninsulavillage.com.au or phone 4344 9199 Creative Arena @Woy Woy Pop Up Oval Avenue, Woy Woy (under Woy Woy Stadium) 2 Sept - 10 Oct Viva La Vintage 12-26 Oct Sam Blanks 28 Oct - 18 Nov Carla Edwards Alterlier 21 Nov - 4 Dec Ettalong Beach Arts & Crafts 5 Dec - 5 Jan David Hough Sculptures Council Acting Director Corporate Affairs, Krystie Bryant said Creative Spaces is a Council initiative that serves the dual purpose of growing the visitor economy. “The creative workshops and exhibitions are both diverse and family-friendly, with programming set to include a range of art classes and community art projects, creative mornings for mums and bubs, workshops using recycled and repurposed items, and a wide range of art and lifestyle exhibitions for photography, sculptures, jewellery, vintage items and more. “The full program is now live, and we encourage all community members to explore the schedule and regularly visit the Creative

Spaces to immerse themselves in and support the talent and creative ability of those within their community." Council Administrator, Rik Hart said Council is pleased to confirm the Creative Spaces programming will provide opportunities for local communities to come together. “Council is honoured to be providing new opportunities for local creative's to shine by showcasing their skills, art and talents whilst positively contributing to the cultural life and increasing visitation to our beloved Central Coast.” To learn more about each of the creative's set to be involved with Creative Spaces, and view a wider program for 2022 23 search ‘Creative Spaces’ on the centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/creativespaces

Peninsula Village celebrates milestone residencies