This simple recipe is perfect for entertaining friends and family over the festive season. Ingredients 200g milk chocolate 50g dark chocolate ⅓ cup raspberry lollies ¾ cup packed marshmallows (15 medium) ¼ cup peanuts 5 small shortbread cookies Instructions Line a loaf tin, roughly 10x20cm / 4×8 inch, with baking paper. Cut the jellies [...]
When you move into The Mornington Retirement Village, your maintenance chores will be taken care of for you with an easy monthly 'maintenance' fee. Designed to simplify your household budgeting, this fee also funds the ongoing operation of the facilities and services provided in your community. The fee is charged on a regular basis [...]
Since George and Noraidah Atkin married in 1977 they have lived in 5 countries and engaged with many more during their lives, and they couldn’t be happier to make the move to The Mornington Retirement Village. George is a former Australian Diplomat and Noraidah was a medical graduate in 1976. She has had an [...]
The sew must go on Sewing is a huge part of Judy Beresford’s life, and not even the challenging start to 2020 will change that. Judy moved into The Mornington four years ago, and belongs to two patchwork clubs. One of which includes an Art Appreciation Group, which some other residents [...]
Tomato-Quinoa Soup (serves 6 ) Protein-packed quinoa is the perfect addition to this fresh, brightly flavoured, and meatless soup. Ingredients 1 cup (250ml) red or white quinoa 3 tbsp butter 1 tbsp olive oil 2 medium shallots 2 clove garlic 1 tbsp fennel seeds 2 can whole peeled tomatoes 2 cups [...]
Healthy eating tips for winter During winter it’s understandable to want to snack more as we spend more time inside. However, there are endless healthy options that are ideal for the winter months such as soups and casseroles. With a bit of preparation and planning you can create delicious and healthy [...]
Fitness tips for winter Finding motivation to exercise during winter can be a challenge, but developing a positive mindset and embracing the weather is the best approach to overcoming the winter exercise blues. Here are a few tips to help you stay active: Remind yourself of the physical and mental health [...]
Say Hello to Tahnee! The Mornington Retirement Village is full of terrific and hard working staff. In this newsletter, we want to introduce you to Care Supervisor, Tahnee. Full name: Tahnee Schulz Family No children of my own as yet, but I enjoy spending time with my nieces and nephews [...]
Perfect timing, perfect location The Mornington Retirement Village’s perfect location and welcoming community of residents and staff couldn’t have come at a better time for Patricia Dujela. She moved into The Mornington in January this year, and said “it’s been wonderful ever since.” “When I first saw the lake, the wonderful [...]
