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Around Town | Special visit to Menarock Life Aged Care

Feb 28, 2025

Pat Usher and Shane Bartlett do a word search. Photo by Contributed

Residents at Menarock Life Aged Care were treated to a memorable day, thanks to a thoughtful collaboration between the facility’s lifestyle and wellbeing co-ordinator Liza Del Rosario and teacher Graham Cook.

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Students from Shepparton Christian College visited and engaged in heartwarming one-on-one activities with the residents, sparking joy and creating meaningful connections.

Resident Pat enjoyed working on a challenging word search with one of the students, while Peter had a friendly game of checkers.

Residents Lil and Lena expressed their creativity through arts and crafts, and Trudy joined in for a painting session, adding vibrant colours to the day.

The smiles and laughter shared between the students and residents were a testament to the power of intergenerational connections.

The visit brought happiness and a sense of belonging, highlighting the positive impact of such initiatives in enhancing the wellbeing of everyone involved.