Poetry performed at retirement village

A retirement village in Umina has held a Country and Western Day on September 27, In celebration of Country Music Month.

Peninsula Village played host to bush poet Carol Heuchan, singer Steve Richards, and the Umina Kids Club.

The Country and Western Day provided residents an opportunity to enjoy live entertainment, spend time with old friends, meet new ones and enjoy a BBQ lunch.

Ms Heuchan, formerly a horse riding teacher and show horse judge, performed her award-winning bush poetry in the main hall at the village.

The village regularly holds entertainment days, enriching their social wellbeing and providing cultural experiences for its residents.

Chief executive officer Mr Shane Neaves said that there had been a lot of buzz surrounding the Country and Western Day.

"We have a lot of poetry fans here at Peninsula Villages.

"Everyone was looking forward to seeing Carol perform her famous bush poetry," Mr Neaves said.

"The Umina Kids Klub also performed a play for the residents.

"It will be wonderful to see the children engaging with the community and our residents always get so much joy from seeing the kids," Mr Neaves said.

Media release, 26 Sep 2016

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