Meet the residents of Sherwin Rise
Meet the lovely residents of Sherwin Rise who have found friendship and community in their village.
Say hello to Alan, who was looking for a place where he and his loyal Labrador, Rosy, could enjoy more space and feel part of a caring community. And meet Jenny and Lyn, who’ve found not just a home at Sherwin Rise, but lasting friendships, a sense of security and plenty of joy every day. They share what makes life here feel special and so easy to call home.
Alan finds a pet-friendly home
As his furry friend grew older, Alan wanted to ensure she had plenty of room to play and the spacious backyard at Sherwin Rise was just what they needed.
The decision to move to Sherwin Rise was an easy one for Alan. As a pet owner, he appreciated the pet-friendly environment that the retirement village offered. He knew that Rosy's happiness and wellbeing were just as important as his own. As his furry friend grew older, he wanted to ensure she had plenty of room to play, and the spacious backyard at Sherwin Rise was just what they needed.
He says, “One day, we just came here and compared it with the other retirement villages I've been to. I liked this one the best. Most retirement villages have very little space for a backyard, but Sherwin Rise felt grander. Rosy has been my companion for the last 5 years and that was another reason why we came here.” With numerous walking tracks nearby, Alan knew Rosy would have plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors safely and stay active himself.
But it wasn't just the amenities that drew Alan to Sherwin Rise. Alan and Rosy quickly found themselves part of a community of fellow pet lovers who shared their passion for animals. It was the sense of community that made it feel like home. Coming from a place where he felt isolated, Alan appreciated the opportunity to meet new people. He says, “I’ll probably know the majority of people here. It’s easy to meet people. Where I was before there was no sense of community whatsoever. But here, I go down to Happy Hour and soon get to know most of the people.” With a strong social connections and a pet-friendly environment, Sherwin Rise offered Alan and Rosy the perfect balance of space and community to call it their home.
Lyn and Jenny rediscover the joy of neighbourly living
When I grew up, we grew up like this. You knew your neighbours and everybody looked out for you and that’s how it used to be like at my place.
Lyn and Jenny find life at Sherwin Rise reminiscent of simpler times where neighbours knew each other, looked out for one another and shared genuine connections. “When I grew up, we grew up like this. You knew your neighbours, and everybody looked out for you and that’s how it used to be like at my place. The lady over the road would jump in and it was the same, you saw someone on the street, you stopped and talked. So, I am really comfortable living here,” says Jenny.
She also reflects on the sense of community that fills Sherwin Rise, likening it to the close-knit neighbourhoods of her childhood. “I think it is a really great community and there is something happening all the time. My sister will ring me and ask, ‘What’s on your social calendar today? Can I see you today? And I would say ‘Sorry no. I have got Happy Hour later!”
Safety and strong friendships
The feeling of security is another aspect that Lyn and Jenny value deeply at Sherwin Rise. Jenny recalls, “I think the first night here I slept better than I did in ages because I knew the gate was locked. I knew if I needed somebody there are people around me, so I was really happy with the security.” The staff at Sherwin Rise go above and beyond to ensure that residents feel supported and cared for. Lyn reiterates, “All the staff in the office, they can’t be any more helpful. I haven’t got a printer set up at home, I went over and used theirs the other day. You know you don’t feel bad going in and asking.”
It’s clear that Sherwin Rise isn’t just a place to live — it’s a place to thrive. Jenny explains, “You know you don’t want to live out your life lonely, that’s not going to happen here. What’s really funny is we know each other’s appointments, so you are going to go see the dentist this afternoon and then I will go now when do you have to see the vet? And it is good though because you know everything that goes around, you know…. It sounds like we live on top of each other, but we don’t. You can shut the door and you don’t have to answer.”
Back to Sherwin Rise.
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