More than 80 Anglican Care residents will be headed back to High School this Wednesday as they walk the red carpet as VIP guests at the Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College’s production of “High School Musical”.
Anglican Care’s Residents, Home Care Consumers, Retirement Living Clients and Volunteers will be the guests of honour at the final dress rehearsal of the mega hit musical.
“Many of our residents are of the age where the musical was the predominant form of movies; from South Pacific and Oklahoma through to The Sound of Music and the Wizard of Oz. They are all so excited and we can’t wait to see their excitement at seeing a live musical once again,” said Jane Meldrum, Anglican Care’s Lifestyle and Well Being Coordinator.
The opportunity to watch the final rehearsal is a part of Anglican Care and Bishop Tyrrell College’s plans to close the generation gap.
“As divisions of the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College and Anglican Care are in initial planning stages of developing an all-new intergenerational educational program set to begin over the coming months,” said CEO Colin Osborne.
“Both organisations are currently in discussions surrounding initiatives that will connect the Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College Students with Anglican Care’s elderly residents, clients and consumers to combat loneliness in the community and allow both generations to learn about each other.
“Many of the Bishop Tyrrell students don’t have grandparents around to have relationships with. A number of our residents and consumers battle loneliness as they too don’t have family or relatives close by to visit on a regular basis.” said Mr Osborne.
Although the program has yet to be finalised, High School Musical presents a great opportunity to begin to introduce both groups and begin to foster friendships.
Anglican Care heads back to High School
Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College Musical Preview
9:30am, Wednesday 24th May 2017
Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College
256 Minmi Road, Fletcher NSW 2287
Media is welcome to attend
Anglican Care is one of the largest and most innovative providers of community and aged care, services providing excellent care and enhanced lifestyles to seniors throughout the Hunter, Central Coast and Manning Regions of NSW.
For further information or to arrange an interview, please contact:
Brooke Stevenson
Eclipse Communications
02 4929 5139
brooke@eclipsecommunications.com.au
Released: 22/05/17