Charities -Arcadian Quilters
Several months ago we had the good fortune to be one of the chosen charities represented at the Australian Seniors Insurance office in Castle Hill where the community had an opportunity to vote for and add support to their chosen charitable group. We shared this privileged opportunity with the Kenthurst Men’s Shed and happily, both […]
Is “Independence” in your List?
Tech companies know more about us than we do about ourselves these days. Ask Google, Apple or Amazon. They know where we shop, what we eat, what we like etc better than our family or friends. It’s the thought that makes the difference. In every gift, we also pack our time, our thoughtfulness, our consideration […]
Making the Move to Retirement Living
OUR TOP 3 REASONS FOR DOWNSIZING 1. COMMUNITY AND COMPANIONSHIP Moving to a Uniting retirement village gives you an instant neighbourhood of like-minded residents in a welcoming community. Sharing garden space and entertaining areas, and taking part in village activities, leads to friendships and looking out for each other. “Take the leap – you’ll find […]
Catholic Healthcare’s Leadership Team – Get A Taste Of Mackillop House Norwest!
Food is such an important part of our residents’ daily lives, and in November the Catholic Healthcare leadership team had an opportunity to sample a beautiful home-cooked dinner at the newly opened MacKillop House Norwest. The leadership team spent the night at the Home, in a once-in-a-lifetime experience which included sampling a taste of the […]
Interested in a Career in Home Care?
It can be a daunting process for anyone needing support at home to invite a support worker into their home. The right home supports may be more than just having a cup of tea and a chat. It may be assisting people with personal care which helps them to feel fresh and ready for their […]
RSL LifeCare
Since 1911 not-for-profit RSL LifeCare has been developing connected and vibrant communities, for veterans and seniors with personalised care and services that suit your lifestyle. Throughout our 27 Retirement Villages, 28 Residential Aged Care facilities, and via Home Care services across NSW and ACT we help you stay independent and safe in your own home […]
Dural Bowls have A New Men’s Singles Champion
On Saturday 13th November Stuart Yeend defeated Doug Farlow 31-19 to win his first Major Singles title. This was a great game of bowls played in very unpredictable windy conditions., which both players managed to overcome. The game seesawed for the first 9 ends before Stuart slowly edged forward and even though Doug staged a […]
News from History Cottage
What a joy it was for some fifty members and visitors to meet on the 13th of November. Our guest speaker, Jo Hambrett, told the story of her family, the Bests. Six generations have farmed in the Dural district for over two hundred years, making it the most prolonged continuous family agricultural enterprise in Australia. […]
Hi Hills Hawks family
It’s been a while … hope you’re all safe and well. Hawks You might have noticed we, at your committee, love what we do, and we do have a lot of fun along the way. There is also a whole lot of different people making it all happen behind the scenes and on the front […]
Hills Grammar School
Hills Grammar introduced the Entrepreneurship program to their Senior School curriculum this year which has proven to encourage students to think about life beyond the school gates. The new program is part of the Deeper Water, Deeper Learning framework, aimed at developing Deep Learning Competencies of Communication, Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Citizenship and Character. Each […]
