Take the phrase ‘ladies, bring a plate’, combine it with some imaginative thinking and craft skills, and you’ve got a winning combination.
This was the creation modelled by Woburn Home resident June Farrar as part of the Enliven home’s third annual Wearable Arts show recently.
The outfit included a frame with two arms coming out of it, carrying sandwiches and cakes made out of crafting materials. More cakes and treats adorned June’s dress, made to resemble a table cloth.
More than a dozen outfits hit the runway at the Lower Hutt home as part of the event, attended by residents, family members and Enliven staff.
This year the theme was ‘life’s memorable moments’, and the creations ranged from remembering school days, old dances, shared meals, leaving home and wedding days.
All of the attendees were encouraged to vote for their favourite outfit and June’s was a winner.
There were also entries from some of Enliven’s other Wellington and Horowhenua homes, such as Cashmere Home in Johnsonville, Huntleigh Home in Karori and Levin’s Reevedon Home.
Woburn Home manager Sue Wood says the outfits were made by recreation staff with help and input from the residents.
“All of the outfit ideas came from our lovely residents, who then helped us draw up the ideas and come up with a plan for each outfit.”
Enliven’s Woburn Home and Apartments, located on Wai-iti Crescent, Lower Hutt, offers independent retirement living, rest home, hospital and dementia care, as well as short-term respite, health recovery and a day programme. To learn more about the home or Enliven’s elder-centred philosophy, visit www.enlivencentral.org.nz or call 04 569 6400.
