All 32 residents and 10 staff from the Glendale Retirement Home celebrated the end of the Covid-19 lockdown with a ‘‘we made it’’ lunch at a South Dunedin restaurant yesterday. Glendale diversional therapist Gaylene Dunn was delighted that this‘‘escape’’ after the lockdown, and from the usual routines, was finally happening. All participants, including staff, were excited about the gathering, which coincided with the upgrading yesterday of some kitchen equipment at the Bradford, Dunedin home. Home resident Marion Barnett (85) said the lunch with staff at the Rope and Twine restaurant was ‘‘great’’. Glendale Retirement Home resident Marion Barnett (85) enjoys an outing at a South Dunedin restaurant yesterday.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 22, 2020 21:22 UTC