Meadowvale residents celebrate double achievement
Residents and staff at Meadowvale retirement village in Pakenham enjoyed a double celebration on Friday, July 29.
Cardinia Shire Mayor George Blenkhorn attended the official opening of the village’s new-look Serviced Apartments which have just been refurbished.
He also had the opportunity to congratulate Meadowvale Village Manager Janet Fisher, who has just been announced as the Retirement Villages Association (RVA) Regional Manager for the Year for Victoria and Tasmania.
“It was an honour to have the Mayor join us for this special occasion, the residents and staff were all very excited,” Janet said.
“Our Serviced Apartments have been transformed and we’re thrilled this project is complete. They really do provide a great option for those residents who’d like a little extra help where they need it.”
According to resident Philomena Mitchell, who lives in the refurbished Serviced Apartments, the new facility now has everything the community needs.
“The team did a great job with the refurbishment – it looks wonderful,” she said.
“The construction didn’t affect me very much as I was able to look past the dust and noise to the positive outcome for the residents. Janet was wonderful through the whole process and kept us all up-to-date with the construction schedule.
“We all know she’s the best so it’s great to see her recognised with the RVA Regional Manager of the Year award– she’s a great asset to the village.”
The award was a pleasant surprise for Janet, who has been the manager at Meadowvale for four years.
“I feel very privileged to have been selected for the RVA award in the first place and would like to thank all the people who helped make this happen,” she said.
“All our hard work has resulted in the Meadowvale resident community feeling very positive and looking forward to a positive future.”
Meadowvale is one of Lend Lease’s vibrant retirement communities in Pakenham. The village offers the option of spacious one or two bedroom homes, Serviced Apartments and a range of recreational facilities and activities.