Harmony Week is a time to celebrate Australian multiculturalism, and the successful integration of migrants into our community. Australia is one of the most successful multicultural countries in the world and the message of Harmony Week is everyone belongs. So show your support by wearing a splash of orange. Running...

FOOD FOR THOUGHT The Hester Canterbury Autumn Menu is live and awaiting your attention. Every night, once a week or once a month, it’s your choice. If you need a copy of the Menu, please let me know. Starts Monday, so ensure your order is submitted to me by Thursday...

BRASSED OFF Please note that the Oakleigh Brass Band scheduled to perform this Sunday 5 March has been cancelled due to a lack of residents signing up to attend. We will look at our next exciting Community Event post the completion of the floorboard replacement in the Club Lounge /...

HESTER’S ALIVE WITH THE SOUND OF MUSIC I’ve been informed that there’s at least 20 members of the Oakleigh Brass Band playing for your enjoyment in the Courtyard (weather permitting) on Sunday 5 March at 2:30pm, so let’s see if we can match the band attendance, you may like to...

BRASS IN THE BACKYARD Are you up for an afternoon of live music? If the answer is yes then Oakleigh Brass will be performing a mix of tunes in the Hester Canterbury courtyard on Sunday 5 March from 2:30pm (weather permitting). Sign Up form will be available soon. HESTER CLASS...

DON’T WORM YOUR WAY OUT It is wonderful to see our Worm Bins in full operation and hopefully producing the ‘Good Juice’ for our gardens soon. To assist all Residents in what food scraps to dispose of and how to use the Worm Bins, our resident gardener Martin will be...

Calendar Dates URGENT RESIDENT ALERT! Today’s Birthday Cake to celebrate those residents that chalked up another year in January has been moved by popular demand to 3pm. Happiest Birthday Jan Babies. HESTER CLASS What happens when you’re poisoned by the deadliest nerve agent in the world and get to tell...

Important Dates TO DOODLE OR DARN? Hester Canterbury Craft Club launches off for another year on Monday 30 January at 2pm in the Dining Room. It’s an informal opportunity to channel your inner creativity you didn’t even know you had, while enjoying unscripted conversation. All welcome. HESTER CLASS A stunningly...

Important Dates KNOCK, KNOCK! WHO’S THERE? We wish all the residents, their family and friends a Bigger, Better, Brighter New Year, full of laughter and creating fond memories. MOVIE MAGIC RETURNS TO HESTER CLASS Kicking off 2023 with a giggle is the crafted comedy from Woody Allen, ‘The Purple Rose...

Important Dates BEING PREPARED FOR AGED CARE In recent times it’s become apparent that unfortunately for a number of Hester Canterbury residents they’ve not been prepared for the unexpected. Sue Bowditch, Residential Manager at Faversham House will be at Hester Canterbury on Wednesday 21 December at 10:30am in the Club...