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Sisterly Love - when Family Come to Visit
Family visits play an important role in supporting the well-being of residents at Mayflower. As Lillian, one of our lifestyle team members notes, "Visits from loved ones can help our residents feel more...
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Love and Friendship
Love was definitely in the air this Valentine's Day at Mayflower aged care homes. From sweet gifts to engaging performances and delicious food, there was something for everyone to enjoy and feel loved. At...
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Our Ice Cream Trolley: Bringing Smiles and Sweet Treats to Residents
Residents at Mayflower Brighton are all smiles thanks to the innovative idea of our team to bring an ice cream trolley to their rooms. And, Dorothy, pictured below, couldn't be happier as she cheers on...
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It's Heart Research Month - Learn How to Maintain a Healthy Heart (+ Mind, too!)
According to Heart Research Australia, “Heart disease is Australia’s leading single cause of death, with 18,590 deaths attributed to heart disease in Australia in 2017. Heart disease kills one Australian...
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Puppets Come to Life at Mayflower Reservoir
Recently, a very special bear puppet visited Mayflower Reservoir – with some lovely results. Pictured below is Giuseppina, connecting with this very friendly bear puppet from Puppets Alive and his puppeteer...
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All Things ‘Aussie’ Celebrated Across Mayflower
At Mayflower, Australia Day gives us the opportunity to reflect on and celebrate all the wonderful things that we love about our beautiful country. And, it’s no secret we love a good excuse for a party. At...
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A Welcoming Party
Everyone loves a party, and the Mayflower Edith Bendall community are no exception. Our Mayflower chairman, board members, executives and team members recently visited Mayflower Edith Bendall, to throw...
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Can You Beat This? A New Level Achieved.
A new level of achievement has been unlocked - 50 words! Residents at Mayflower Reservoir have been playing the 9-letter game, and have recently achieved an impressive milestone - 50 words in record time. The...
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Christmas Spirit Shone Bright as Mayflower Reservoir
Christmas at Mayflower Reservoir is always a wonderful affair. With festive cheer abounding, residents enjoyed live music performed by our regular entertainer (and a big favourite!) Frank, with plenty...
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A Carols Night and a Special Debut - The Mayflower Singers
Mayflower Brighton celebrated Christmas with a bang this year – with one very special group of performers. To begin the evening, ‘The Mayflower Singers’ made their debut, singing 5 popular carols they...
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St Leondards Gets Carolling
Each year, the generous and kind-hearted people of St Leonards Church put on a Christmas Carol singalong. Favourites, both old and new were shared together, such as Silent Night and Jingle Bells. They...
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Festive Feast
Each year at Christmas time, Mayflower retirement living residents at Brighton come together to celebrate the festive season. This year was hosted by our recently appointed CEO, Stuart, along with a large...
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Meet Eva – Caring for Others for a Lifetime
More than 60 years ago, Eva experienced the incredible kindness of strangers, prompting a lifelong commitment to helping others. Eva, who volunteers at our Mayflower gift shop, had only been in Australia...
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Please Vote For Us!
Mayflower Reservoir is honoured to be nominated by CommBank's Reservoir branch to receive a community donation, but we need your help to win. Please follow this link, click ‘Vote Now’ and enter “Reservoir”...
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Mayflower Welcomes New CEO
We are delighted to welcome our new Chief Executive Officer, Stuart Rodney. Stuart brings a wealth of leadership experience, including executive roles with Bolton Clarke, American Hospital Dubai, and...
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Halloween Fun at Mayflower Reservoir
At Mayflower Reservoir, residents have a great time during their Halloween parties. This year, everyone took their turn to show their scary side, and couldn’t stop laughing! Pictured below, Maggies beaming...
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Mayflower’s Annual Report is Now Available
We have filled this year’s report with photos from residents in our Mayflower Community, with inspirational quotes and heartfelt moments captured. You can also read how Mayflower continued to grow and...
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“We’re All Mad Here!” a Bonkers Mad Hatter High Tea Party
Mayflower Brighton recently had their biggest and maddest event of the year – their Mad Hatter High Tea Party! The day was bonkers, and oh so much fun. Leading up to the fun day, residents decorated...
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