May 2008

Jazz by the sea ensures high note for residents

More than 200 aged care residents from across the Mornington Peninsula have had the pleasure of a day of jazz, belly dancing and bocce.

The Big Day Out—Jazz by the Sea celebration provided residents from Peninsula Health’s aged care facilities a chance to enjoy the excitement of an outdoor event.

The event took place on the Rosebud foreshore where residents, their families and friends enjoyed performances from the HMAS Cerberus naval band and local country and western band, Cowan and Co.

Medics from HMAS Cerberus and students from Monash University and Chisholm Institute helped staff with patient transfers and extra supervision.   

Volunteers from the Vietnam Veterans Club helped with the barbecue.

Community and Continuing Care Operations Director Lyn Jamieson praised Lotus Lodge, Jean Turner, Rosewood House, Michael Court and Carinya aged care facilities staff and volunteers.