Security and community Walter Grehan is an intrepid tranveller. He has just returned from the 4352 km train trip crossing the Nullarbor Plain, from Perth to Sydney and already has his oth birtday trip planned for early next year. Walter who ves n a serviced apartment at Ernest Rutherford Retirement Village in Stoke, says it's easy totravel while living in the village. "All youhave todois lock yourdoor and leave It's been almost three years since Walter made the move to Emest Rtherford. He lived all his married life in Wainuiomata in a house he bought in 1953. In later years Walter cared for his wife until it was time foe her to receve full-time care After she passed away, Walter's daughter who lives in Nelson, suggested he move closer to her. They discussed it and he sanw that it made sense. Walter suggests to anyone looking at moving to a retirement village to make a Walter enjoys the view of the bowling green, from green side and aso from the comfort of his serviced apartment list of your priorities-"what's important to you. His family the exelusive Ryman Triple breakfast and evening meal costs included in his fxed Village staff are always close helped a lot A exercise classes held in the in his sericed apartment weekly fee at hand and the apartment Being a mumbers san village but for now he prefers and enjoys his main meal in Walter has a choice of has three emergency alarms Walter looked closely at the to get out and walk The the dining room with other assistance packages which help which are monitored 24 hours figures when considering the manicured lawns and gardens residents. 1 know I can get him retain his independence a day move. The Ryman guarantee offer a picturesque vista. of a deferred management He likes the men's trips and well if I want. he says morning and afternoon tea as without worrying bout 1 have used the emergency buttons twice at night. You fee cappedat 20% and a fixed especially enjoys mnseum Walter enjoys his stunning These include fresh press that botton and within weekly fee" were appealing to visits. He has also made some view of the bowling green towels delivered daily, is wo minutes, three angels him. That was a big factor. new friends in the village and and hills from his suny housekeeping done, and bed came lying through the door The village suited me. It they play cards regularly. He apartment. He has a linen changed weekly. Inand that's dinkum! had a billiards table: 1 also keeps up with all the activities kitchenette, spacious living the future he can increase Walter says the Nelson liked the heated swimming available, enjoys reading, and room, separate bedroom and the level of personal care if climate is great and he feels pool and the loely lounge also makes good use of the bathroom with underfloor required and even have the well cared for in the village. 1 village library beating, with the added benefit option of resthome level care like where Iam. Walter knoms he can atd Walter makes his own of his electricity and heating in his seniced apartment Terms and conditions upyoly Serviced apartment available now! Enjoy the independence of your own home with the security and companionship of our village community For more information please phone Debbie on 538 0882 49 Covent Drive, Stoke