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Craig Thomson, MP for Dobell, along with local residents, families and staff attended the William Cape Gardens second anniversary celebrations this week. William Cape Gardens, the Residential Aged Care facility in Kanwal, celebrated its anniversary this week with a Family FunDay. William Cape Gardens opened its doors in September 2007 and is now home to over 100 Central Coast residents. On Sunday around 200 families and friends of residents and staff celebrated with a sausage sizzle, fun packed karaoke show, clowns and face painting for the children. The activities were thoroughly enjoyed by residents and the 2nd birthday cake was cut by William Cape Garden’s first resident Gwen Dell and first staff member Cheryl Wright, Administration and Client Services Manager.

 

Kerry Mann, Group Executive Manager acknowledged the hard work dedication and support of the staff of William Cape Gardens and said “We are very excited to be celebrating our second anniversary this week. We pride ourselves on providing premier care to residents of Wyong and look forward to continuing our important role in the community”.

 

Craig Thomson, MP for Dobell said “Cranbrook Care, the parent company of William Cape Gardens, has set the standard for quality aged care and service on the Central Coast and Australia wide”.

 

Gwen Dell cutting the birthday cake alongside Cheryl Wright and Craig Thomson

 

 

 

William Cape Gardens was officially opened today by Justine Elliot, Minister for Ageing. The opening was attended by staff, residents and their families.

 

“William Cape Gardens plays a vital role in caring for older Australians on the coast – particularly those who served and defended our nation in time of war”. Ms Elliot said.

 

Dobell Federal MP Craig Thomson was also one of the attendees. “Across the coast more than a quarter of the population is aged 55 years and over”, he said “William Cape Gardens is servicing our elderly and I congratulate the residents, management, dedicated staff and volunteers.”

 

At the opening Cheryl Wright Client Services & Administration Manager and resident Lindsay Rose were presented with Community Service Awards by Justine Elliot.