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Highfield Highlights November 2024

The event calendar is action packed, full of activities and interesting presentations, something for everyone. It is a fabulous way for residents to connect, socialize and get to know our new residents too.As we look to November there are some wonderful events happening with the Melbourne Cup function in the Lodge. A dance and a sing along at the Spring Fling event, with a potluck dinner and a little bit of country and a little bit of rock n roll. Always a popular night out for everyone to enjoy...

Highfield Highlights October 2024

It is wonderful to welcome the additional hour that daylight savings brings. I can already smell the beautiful aroma coming from the barbeque, sharing dinners and connecting with family and friends. There is an abundance of Tui's throughout the village a sure sign of spring.The village gardens are looking stunning, the  hedging and shrubs have been manicured to perfection, beautiful colors abound with the fragrant floral scent in the air. The removal and replacement of bark has been a huge ...

Highfield Highlights September 2024

September is upon us, and we are starting to see the first signs that spring is in the air, the beautiful vibrant yellow of the daffodils, the spring lambs and the gorgeous fragrance in the garden.This coming month is packed with activities and events. Father's Day on the 1st of September is the wonderful celebration of our Dad’s, Grandads and the significant men in our lives. The social committee are putting on a fabulous brunch to commemorate the occasion with residents coming together to en...

Highfield Highlights August 2024

The weather certainly has been interesting with cold, foggy mornings morphing into some beautiful winter days.The stoic residents who work and harvest the produce from the vegetable gardens are to be commended for their time, expertise and cold fingers during the chilly winter months. Everyone enjoys the fruits (or vegetables in this case)of their labour, it’s wonderful to have such beautiful fresh produce, so thank you!Highfield is very  fortunate to have a qualified and  creative b...

Highfield Highlights July 2024

The year is certainly marching on and it’s amazing to think that the shortest day of the year has already been and gone.The month of July will see the finals of the annual Highfield Pool Tournament. The lodge is a hive of activity with pool matches being played and spectators watching on. The competition is filled with comradery and fun, with a little bit of banter thrown in. There have been a few surprises, a lot of talent and a little bit of luck. It is wonderful to see so many residents and...

Highfield Highlights June 2024

It has been another busy month full of action, events, and activities here at Highfield.The Social Committees amazing Mother’s Day Devonshire morning tea was not only gastronomically pleasing but aesthetically nostalgic too. There was a lot of interesting conversations about the beautiful China cups and saucers, reminiscing about their origins and stories whilst celebrating the amazing women in our lives. The beautiful jam and cream filled scones were another highlight as was the very talented...

Highfield Highlights May 2024

It is incredible to believe that May is upon us, moving through the months and seasons at a fast pace.Highfield has just celebrated  "Scottish Night" which opened with the piping of the haggis and a traditional haggis for residents to sample. There was also a pot luck dinner of which there was an abundance of amazing food. The magnificent Te Awamutu Pipe Band delighted and entertained everyone with a fantastic selection of Scottish  music and everyone appreciated their amazing talent.T...

Highfield Highlights April 2024

Driving through the village looking at the beautiful  Highfield surroundings, it is evident that the garden team have been hard at work. The landscaped grounds are absolutely stunning. We are so fortunate to be able to enjoy everything around us and to appreciate the gorgeous plants, shrubs and trees and the expertise of the garden team.The temperature has started to drop, there is a nip in the air and the light is fading more quickly at night, autumn has definitely arrived. It won’t be l...

Highfield Highlights March 2024

It's amazing to think that Easter is just around the corner, the year is flying by so quickly. We have had some hot summer days, with the mercury rising into the high twenties. It is wonderful to see the Highfield bowlers out in force and the three new market umbrellas have been put to good use keeping the sun at bay. Don't forget to apply sunscreen and stay hydrated during warm days.Once again there are a lot of events and activities planned in March. The Highfield social committee have be...

Highfield Highlights February 2024

It has been great to see the summer weather settle into the beautiful weather, albeit very hot, days allowing everyone to get out and about.As I look back through the past months Highfield has been a hive of activity, we have seen performances from our talented thespians, High Jinx, Highfield Singers and the Ukulele Guitar Group. The Highfield staff showed their appreciation by surprising the residents with their "dancing skills", during the thank you morning tea held in December.Waikato has so...

Highfield Highlights December 2023

At Highfield, December is jam packed with exciting activities to usher in the festive season. Decorating the Lodge is always a highlight for both residents and staff. With the beautiful Christmas ornaments, trees, wreaths and twinkling lights, the Lodge is showcasing its beauty and it takes your breath away.December is about celebrating the Highfield Community and acknowledging each resident's contributions of time, expertise and care of each other, also the hardworking, caring staff,  that...

Highfield Highlights November 2023

A big Highfield welcome to the new residents who have moved into our village community, especially as we enter an action packed activity calendar with something for everyone to partake in, enjoy, come together and make new connections too.It has been fabulous to hear about the wonderful experience our Highfield Residents had in Waihi on the recent  bus trip. The beautiful food, information, mining experience and of course the amazing bus driver too. A big thank you to the team that organise...

Highfield Highlights October 2023

It is a wonderful time of year, with the beautiful colours in the gardens and the warmer temperatures. Summer feels like it is almost upon us. It has been fabulous to see the monarch butterflies out in force.With the election on our doorstep, it won’t be long until Kiwis have their say on who they want to govern the country. Highfield contacted the political parties offering each a chance to speak to residents. What a wonderful opportunity to get to know the candidates and for our Highfield co...

Highfield Highlights September 2023

September is upon us and our thoughts turn to spring with warmer weather, the first lambs of the season and the beautiful cheery yellow of daffodils.The coming month is packed full of activities for the residents of Highfield, from the very important Annual General Meetings to functions, events and presentations from our political candidates. It was wonderful to hear the inspirational journey of Mike and Jackie Cosgrove’s epic fundraising adventure across the Australian desert – The Nul...

Village extension update August 2023

The marketing of the new villas in the extension has already started. We are working our way through the waiting list and discussing next steps with the people who have their names on the list.We want to assure our Highfield Residents that the relicensing and refurbishment of the existing villas will always take priority over the marketing and relicensing of the new extension villas.The earthwork construction is scheduled to start in October this year. The heavy machinery access won’t be throu...

Highfield Highlights July 2023

We have seen some interesting weather during the month of June, from heavy rain, dark mornings to beautiful wintery days and some warm and humid periods too.The lodge has been a hive of activity with the ongoing pool tournament. It has been so fascinating to watch, not only the skill of the game but the camaraderie and pure enjoyment that both the participants and spectators are experiencing. Often there will be a group surrounding the pool tables keenly looking on and supporting. It is wonderfu...

Villa construction complete

Highlights for 2016 have been the opening of the new Lodge – the heart of our community. This magnificent building has given residents the space and facilities to enjoy such things as regular movies in the theatre, the craft room, the gym, lounges and dining areas, dance floor, medical room, salon, Menz Shed, Indoor and Outdoor bowling facilities, Billiard area, Library with computer access and a wonderful place to relax with friends. The increase in activity choices has also been well re...

Introducing the Highfield team

Many thanks to Bill Lindberg who encouraged the Highfield team to take this picture at the Residents Open Day. There were smiles all round for everyone who participated in this day of celebration.From left to right (or bottom to top) Neil Goodrick, Campbell Fladgate, Craig Fladgate, Lizzie Hockly, Sharleen Fladgate, Aroha Nuku, Gemma Fladgate and Andrew Fladgate....

New Lodge opened to residents

On 2 April, directors and the Highfield team held an opening ceremony to welcome residents to the new Highfield Lodge. Campbell Fladgate welcomed residents with the following speech."It’s great to see you all here today to celebrate the opening of the new Lodge. Welcome! We’d like to welcome you to your Lodge. Back in November 2010 when we first officially opened Highfield, the future looked certain to be a busy one, with construction of 5 stages of development, sales, construction of 116 vi...