Kandahar Home resident Win says knitting is far more enjoyable when you’re doing it around other people.
Stories and laughs shared over knitting needles
Category: Home life
Central Focus Spring/Summer 2020
Our latest publication of Central Focus is here! Read what’s been happening at our Enliven Homes and Villages and learn
Colourful kitchen hats for Enliven staff
Twelve-year-old Josie and her younger sister Tia are helping to make washable cloth hats for staff at Enliven homes to wear in the kitchens.
‘Tree of Life’ quilt donated to Huntleigh Home
There were sounds of admiration all round recently when Christine showed residents at Enliven’s Huntleigh Home a quilt she had made for them.
Volunteer Callum likes making people smile
The 11-year-old started volunteering at the home in July as part of the William Pike Challenge – which requires students to do 20 hours’ community work.
Passion for painting continued at Brightwater Home
The walls of artist John’s room at Enliven’s Brightwater Home in Palmerston North are adorned with many of his watercolour
Evelyn continues her passions at Reevedon Home
When Evelyn found out there were two pianos at Enliven’s Reevedon Home, she says the decision to move in became an easy one.
Chalmers Home manager Jenny dedicated to elder care
Jenny Darby has worked towards some fantastic achievements in less than a year as manager of Enliven’s Chalmers Home.
Kowhainui Home residents enjoy home-made ginger beer
When residents at Enliven’s Kowhainui Home gather for a movie or for happy hour, one of the drinks on offer
Finding a family at work
Service worker Chrissy Whelan says Brightwater Home has provided that family environment that she was missing so much.