Maryvonne Gray

Maryvonne Gray

Articles authored by Maryvonne Gray - Senior Communications Advisor at Ryman Healthcare

The Ryman Blog

Discover the latest in retirement living through resident stories, helpful advice, news, and more.

Ryman’s oldest NZ resident turns 106!

Resident celebrates his 106th birthday

Ryman’s oldest NZ resident turns 106!

Dec 13, 2022 4 min read

Tears flow at Grace Joel as penpals finally meet

Penpals meet at Grace Joel

Tears flow at Grace Joel as penpals finally meet

Dec 2, 2022 4 min read

From Mazuran’s to Miriam Corban

Resident stands in her apartment kitchen

From Mazuran’s to Miriam Corban

Dec 1, 2022 3 min read

Possum Bourne is Ryman Healthcare’s fittest village!

Possum Bourne residents receiving an award

Possum Bourne is Ryman Healthcare’s fittest village!

Nov 22, 2022 4 min read

100-year-old Neill's royal birthday surprise

Resident showing his 100th birthday card from the King of England

100-year-old Neill's royal birthday surprise

Nov 20, 2022 3 min read

Grace Joel gets an original Grace Joel for 20th birthday

Grace Joel village receives an original masterpiece

Grace Joel gets an original Grace Joel for 20th birthday

Nov 18, 2022 3 min read

Workshop projects give Hugh purpose

Resident shows off his creations he has made since retiring

Workshop projects give Hugh purpose

Nov 16, 2022 3 min read

Lovely Rita, kilometre maid!

Rita holding up her medals

Lovely Rita, kilometre maid!

Nov 3, 2022 3 min read

David’s labour of love transforms into a real page-turner

Resident showing his new book

David’s labour of love transforms into a real page-turner

Nov 3, 2022 4 min read

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  • How to choose the right assisted living facility in New Zealand

    Assisted living in a serviced apartment is a type of residential care designed for older adults who may need some assistance but want to maintain their autonomy. Support with everyday tasks such as housework, home maintenance, and meals is provided in a safe, comfortable environment that encourages social engagement and personal autonomy.

    This option bridges the gap between living at home and full-time care, making it ideal for people who want to age in place and maintain their independence for as long as possible.

     

    A resident in the assisted living facility
  • ‘We came, we saw, we bought!'

    Larry and Liz had the perfect vantage point to watch Bert Sutcliffe Village being built – from their home across the road! Despite that, they initially signed up for another village in Auckland.

    “I’d come over to open days prior to it being completed and we were too young at that stage,” says Larry.

    “I’d indicated to Leanne the Sales Advisor back then that if she had one with a view, on a corner, and we were old enough, then yeah… we’d be in!”

    Larry and Liz
  • Tony and June ‘lucky’ to be together in their serviced apartment

    Tony and June feel like the luckiest people at Princess Alexandra Village.

    The couple have lived in their large, sunny serviced apartment for four years now and still can’t quite believe what a good score it was.

    “It was the best thing we’ve done,” says June. “It’s north facing, so it gets lots of light, and it’s a good size, so I’ve got room for my card-making supplies.”

    residents in the serviced apartment
  • Ladies celebrate 10 years of friendship at Possum Bourne Village

    Two Possum Bourne Village residents have two reasons to celebrate this month.

    This 27 November will mark 10 years since Maureen Peach and Colleen Antonievich moved into the Pukekohe village with their husbands Graham and Des - and 10 years since the start of a beautiful friendship between them.

    Being two of the original cohort to move into the village in 2015, Village Manager Ruben Kumar invited the pair to join him for a special afternoon tea to celebrate.

     

    Two Possum Bourne Village residents celebrate 10 years of friendship
  • From five star hotels to global icons - Ryman chefs serve only the best!

    Before making the move to the retirement sector, many of our chefs at Ryman Healthcare have worked all around the world in some of the finest restaurants and hotels, often serving up platters for the rich and famous.

    This means that our residents are getting the benefit of this fantastic experience now delivered right to their plates!

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