Woodcroft

Living Choice Woodcroft resident, Jan Clements, had her COVID-19 vaccination as part of the Phase 1B rollout and shares her story. “After six agonising months of trying to make the right decision about the vaccine I honestly thought I probably would like to wait for further testing before I would take the plunge. After all,…

Happy Hour for Living Choice Woodcroft residents was made a little more special last week. As a token to our country, Living Choice villages fly the Australian flag out the front of each village with pride. As our weather can be quite harsh, the flags perish quickly. When the residents gathered for a glass or…

Over 80% of 4,300 residents surveyed in the National Residents’ Survey by the DCM Group say they feel physically safer in their village and think they will have a longer quality of life by moving to their village. Two-thirds even believe that they will live longer as a result of the move. No other product…

On 6th January 60 years ago, Living Choice Woodcroft residents, Roger and Patsy Trevor, were married by Roger’s older brother, the Reverend Ian Trevor, in St Augustine’s Church in Streaky Bay. Their milestone anniversary coincided with their regular Wednesday morning social group get-together at a beach kiosk in Seacliff so after coffee with their colleagues,…

Mary Nolan of Living Choice Woodcroft is well-known for her artistic talent and it was put to good use recently. Village Manager Gail Pounsett asked Mary if she would paint the transformer box at the corner of Robinia Way and McLaren Place, to brighten up the garden space. Mary was happy to oblige and it’s…

PHOTOS BY AARON WONG Living Choice’s South Australian staff members are well-known for organising the best staff Christmas parties and this year’s event, held at Living Choice Woodcroft, was certainly a show-stopper! The theme was the Royal Adelaide Show, SA’s largest, longest-running and best-loved event. It offers animals, rides, food and entertainment and although the…

As the race that stops the nation was taunted by COVID-19, Flemington Racecourse fell silent whilst Living Choice Woodcroft celebrated with wine, beer and a lot of cheer. The residents came frocked up to the nines. Stylish dresses, suave suits and the occasional top hat or two. But most importantly everyone arrived with a smile…

When morning tea is served, it usually brings a large crowd, especially the Cancer Council’s annual Biggest Morning Tea, which is usually held in May each year. Jan Clements of Living Choice Woodcroft is an ardent supporter of the popular Cancer Council fundraiser and always organises an amazing event for both residents and Living Choice…

Photos by Bernadette Chetcuti There’s a lot to celebrate in retirement. That was the message from Living Choice Wellness Coordinator, Sarah Fox, at the annual Ploughman’s Lunch for Living Choice Woodcroft clients on 25th August. The message was also reinforced by residents, Bernadette Chetcuti and Rita Dunlop who spoke of their full and active lives…

One of the unexpected advantages of moving into a retirement village is the opportunity to renew old friendships! After reading a recent Living Choice Woodcroft Communique for residents, Neil Page noticed that new residents Jock and Hellen Duncan had moved into Villa 30. “My mind went into overdrive thinking to myself that there cannot be…

Photos by Bernadette Chetcuti Since the easing of Covid-19 restrictions in some states, Living Choice staff and Resident Ambassadors have been delighted to host Mini Open Days at Leisure Lea Gardens in Sydney and Living Choice Woodcroft in Adelaide. For the first time in several months, clients were able to view the villages, facilities and most…

The past few months have presented many challenges to the staff and residents at Living Choice Woodcroft, including the suspension of some Wellness Centre services, however things are finally looking up! We are now getting back to normal and can invite both residents and members of the public to contact the practitioners for appointments. The…