All Things ‘Aussie’ Celebrated Across Mayflower
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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 Mayflower Reservoir, everyone celebrated with flair, throwing some ‘snags’ on the ‘barbie’ and enjoying an afternoon tea with an Aussie icon - lamingtons.
The festivities were complete with Australia Day buntings and hats galore for a fun photo shoot.
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Pictured above: Doubles Team Bruce and Doug VS Muriel and Robert at the 'famous Martha Arena.'
At Mayflower Edith Bendall, it was all about the Aussie Open – with a doubles tournament. Residents enjoyed an exciting afternoon of tennis, in the air-conditioned comfort of their lounge – temporarily converted into their ‘Marthas Arena’.
It was a real ‘nail biter’ and the laughs and cheers could be heard a mile away.
After a close match, Edith Bendall Tennis Champions Bruce and Doug were announced, and they couldn’t be more proud.
“It was a close tiebreaker to the end, says team member Lillian,
“But, team Bruce and Doug won against team Muriel and Robert, it was a great day had by all!”
A tennis tournament wasn’t all they enjoyed – there was also another sporting competition with a difference!
“We also had some amazing ‘sharpshooters’ for our ‘Thong and Beach Ball Throwing Competition’, says team member Lillian,
“We had to give everyone a prize because no one missed the target, even when we put it a long way away!”
Our Mayflower Brighton Community tried something new to them, too – also jumping in on the action with their own version of an Australia Day-themed thong-throwing competition!
Everyone took a turn throwing a thong as far as they could, with impressive results. Neil won the contest, throwing his thong an amazing 28 feet, followed by Judy at 27, and Pam at 24 feet!
A second game with an ‘Aussie’ target – a good ol’ Esky! had residents taking turns throwing their thongs in the Esky.
Following all that throwing, residents enjoyed Happy Hour, filled with Australiana-themed songs, such as crowd favourite Waltzing Matilda.
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Pictured above: New recruit Shubham, son of Lifestyle Coordinator Hitesh, hands Judy her prize - a beautifully wrapped bar of chocolate!