ADVERTISEMEENT "What a lovely, caring community' When she first started in her role as a sales advisor at Evelyn Page Retirement Village, Steph Griffin admits she got a bit of a kick out of seeing all the confused expressions she prompted from residents, They would do a double take because they knew they recognised me but I wasn't wearing my uniform and I was out of context," she laughs. That's because worked at the pharmacy in Orewa for more than 20 years so a good number of the residents and their relatives know her from there. Steph It made her settling in process go that much more smoothly, she says. "It's lovely. Because a lot of my former customers live or visit here, it's been a nice continuation and gives that familiarity - for both them and for me!" And that's not all that's familiar. Her fellow sales advisor, Jo Seed, was a former colleague at the pharmacy when their children were at pre-school and then years later the pair used to see each other at the sideline when their sons were both in the same Evelyn Pago sales advisor Steph Griffin thrilled to join village team. basketball rep team. "I didn't tel her l'dapplied the increased number of kindness and care." for the job though, I wanted deliveries to residents who to make sure I got the job could no longer go out and residents have also Often we're the first point for a visit this year on hold. because I was right for the shoppingat thesupermarket. become stronger through of contact for the village role," she says. Just a few weeks into her g0odies were brought to new role, life at the village their doors in order to community. changed drastically due to prevent any potential spread has worked so hard and the effects of Covid-19. All the usual fun village activities and events were of what she already knew Ryman has done for them. she feels very lucky to live can't wait to go! put on hold as the nation having explored retirement It's just really emphasised and work in the coastal went into lockdown. Only essential visitors to the village were allowed in and that was after being people to know that the another." stopped at a checkpoint to village put residents' safety sign a declaration of health before everything." she says. in Level 1 and village life especially if there is a boat and have a temperature check. "It's all about relationship Europe for the first time, The bonds between staff building and it's so varied. having had to put her plans "I went to the David and I just love being able to Hartnell presentation here a lovely, lovely help people at such a pivotal at the village in February and I thought what have I Steph, who is mum to a been doing with my life?! "I've always wanted to see For Steph, it was evidence appreciated everything that also lives locally, and says Paris, London and Rome, I Even their Happy Hour the lockdown experience. Everyone point in their lives." of infection. the residents have really grown up son and daughter, options for a family member what a nice culture it is community. in the past. "It's been reassuring for residents "But this experience has made me appreciate all the In her spare time she new experiences I've got to care for one loves spending time with look forward to right here in here where both staff and her family, and enjoying the village." beautiful outdoors, With the nation now the "For our residents I can returning back to normal, or a beach involved! see why it gives them peace Steph is looking forward of mind knowing that they're to resuming her favourite pretty much perfection, While life in Orewa is Extra manpower was brought in to help with coming to a company that aspect of the job - meeting Steph still hopes to one day pats such an emphasis on the people. realise her dream of visiting Apartments are now available. SELLING RYMAN Call Steph or Jo for more details. NOW Eveva piONEERS EVELYN PAGE RETIREMENT VILLAGE 30 Ambassador Glade, Orewa, 421 1815 RYMÄN REALTHCARK rymanhealthcare.co.nz ADVERTISEMEENT "What a lovely, caring community' When she first started in her role as a sales advisor at Evelyn Page Retirement Village, Steph Griffin admits she got a bit of a kick out of seeing all the confused expressions she prompted from residents, They would do a double take because they knew they recognised me but I wasn't wearing my uniform and I was out of context," she laughs. That's because worked at the pharmacy in Orewa for more than 20 years so a good number of the residents and their relatives know her from there. Steph It made her settling in process go that much more smoothly, she says. "It's lovely. Because a lot of my former customers live or visit here, it's been a nice continuation and gives that familiarity - for both them and for me!" And that's not all that's familiar. Her fellow sales advisor, Jo Seed, was a former colleague at the pharmacy when their children were at pre-school and then years later the pair used to see each other at the sideline when their sons were both in the same Evelyn Pago sales advisor Steph Griffin thrilled to join village team. basketball rep team. "I didn't tel her l'dapplied the increased number of kindness and care." for the job though, I wanted deliveries to residents who to make sure I got the job could no longer go out and residents have also Often we're the first point for a visit this year on hold. because I was right for the shoppingat thesupermarket. become stronger through of contact for the village role," she says. Just a few weeks into her g0odies were brought to new role, life at the village their doors in order to community. changed drastically due to prevent any potential spread has worked so hard and the effects of Covid-19. All the usual fun village activities and events were of what she already knew Ryman has done for them. she feels very lucky to live can't wait to go! put on hold as the nation having explored retirement It's just really emphasised and work in the coastal went into lockdown. Only essential visitors to the village were allowed in and that was after being people to know that the another." stopped at a checkpoint to village put residents' safety sign a declaration of health before everything." she says. in Level 1 and village life especially if there is a boat and have a temperature check. "It's all about relationship Europe for the first time, The bonds between staff building and it's so varied. having had to put her plans "I went to the David and I just love being able to Hartnell presentation here a lovely, lovely help people at such a pivotal at the village in February and I thought what have I Steph, who is mum to a been doing with my life?! "I've always wanted to see For Steph, it was evidence appreciated everything that also lives locally, and says Paris, London and Rome, I Even their Happy Hour the lockdown experience. Everyone point in their lives." of infection. the residents have really grown up son and daughter, options for a family member what a nice culture it is community. in the past. "It's been reassuring for residents "But this experience has made me appreciate all the In her spare time she new experiences I've got to care for one loves spending time with look forward to right here in here where both staff and her family, and enjoying the village." beautiful outdoors, With the nation now the "For our residents I can returning back to normal, or a beach involved! see why it gives them peace Steph is looking forward of mind knowing that they're to resuming her favourite pretty much perfection, While life in Orewa is Extra manpower was brought in to help with coming to a company that aspect of the job - meeting Steph still hopes to one day pats such an emphasis on the people. realise her dream of visiting Apartments are now available. SELLING RYMAN Call Steph or Jo for more details. NOW Eveva piONEERS EVELYN PAGE RETIREMENT VILLAGE 30 Ambassador Glade, Orewa, 421 1815 RYMÄN REALTHCARK rymanhealthcare.co.nz