Fun with grandkids at the village
The bond between grandparents and grandkids is truly special. Grandparents bring warmth and wisdom, while grandkids bring all that energy, curiosity and a fresh outlook.
At Keyton villages, you’ll see so many of these wonderful relationships come to life as residents and their little ones enjoy quality time together. From our many amenities to our friendly staff, we make sure the community feels like home not just for residents but for their loved ones too.
Here are a few residents who have shared their experience spending time with their grandkids, whether it’s for a day visit or a sleepover, the little ones feel right at home in the village.
Welcoming village
For Susan, resident at Brentwood Village, finding a place where her granddaughters could visit and stay was a must. “When I was looking at retirement villages, my big question was whether my grandkids could come stay with me. So many places didn’t allow it, but Brentwood Village did — and that made all the difference.” Now, her granddaughters, aged 10 and 4, are frequent visitors. “The little one’s here every week and the older one sometimes spends the night during school holidays.”
Marian from Hibiscus Nambour Retirement Resort and Adrienne from The Brighton on Bay share a special connection with their grandkids, who have practically grown up around the village. Marian’s grandkids, aged 10 and 11, visit her every Saturday and more during school holidays, while Adrienne’s 4 year old granddaughter, a “COVID baby,” has spent much of her early years exploring the village with her grandmother.
A young boy and girl playing chess with their grandfather in the living room
Making the most of the amenities
The amenities and friendly staff at our villages make them a perfect place for grandkids to have fun. Susan’s granddaughters, for instance, can’t get enough of the pool. "They love splashing around! They also enjoy wandering along the walking trails, spotting ducks by the lake and meeting the welcoming residents who are always happy to have them around." With Brentwood Village's location set on almost 60 acres of coastal hinterland on the Central Coast in NSW, the stunning gardens and the picturesque lake are some of its many beautiful features which residents and their loved ones can take advantage of.
Keyton villages have so much to offer. Some villages have art and crafts room while some have hobby sheds and tennis courts, swimming pools and gorgeous walking paths. Every village has a community centre and some have onsite cafés where residents get together. There’s always something new to try! Susan’s grandkids especially look forward to the big events at Brentwood Village, she says "Christmas carols with Santa hats, seasonal fairs and even a circus that was organised here one time which they enjoyed."
A grandmother is pushing her grandchild on the swing at the playground.
Adrienne's granddaughter finds joy in the little things in the village. "She loves playing in the garden, tossing a ball and even enjoys taking out the garbage and putting it through the chute. The Brighton on Bay is like a second home filled with friends she calls “the ladies,” who always ask about her if she’s not around.”
With over 300 days of sunshine a year, the weather in Queensland makes it fun for Marian's grandchild to dip in the swimming pool at Hibiscus Nambour Retirement Resort. “In the summer, we’re always in the pool. We often head to our village green to play badminton or Pickleball and sometimes we bring morning tea down there. It’s amazing how many residents join us!” For both Adrienne’s and Marian’s grandkids, the village has become a place of connection, activity and plenty of familiar faces.
In addition to being an active grandma, Marian serves as the treasurer of the village committee. She shares, "My granddaughters love helping me count the money from some of our Friday happy hours they attend. They enjoy chatting with the residents. Last year, both were homeschooled, so I brought them to the village four mornings a week for English and Math. They loved sharing with the residents what they were learning."
For both Adrienne’s and Marian’s grandkids, the village has become a place of connection, activity and plenty of familiar faces.
A supportive community
The staff go above and beyond to create a warm, family friendly vibe. Susan loves how welcoming they are. “The staff are lovely and so is the community. It’s wonderful for the girls to come by, meet older people and experience a caring community. It makes them empathetic and aware.”
Adrienne’s granddaughter shares a great connection with the village manager, Brian, who’s always got a chocolate bar ready for her. “She loves hanging around reception, hoping for treats and Brian doesn't disappoint.”
Three older ladies have a chat with the manager of a retirement village reception
Marian feels the same. “Mary Lee and Kylie, the village managers have been fantastic with my grandkids. Every time they visit, they want to stop by and say hi if the office is open. Both of them have been coming here since they were born and love spending time with the residents. Now that my 9 year old is older, we’ve started baking every Saturday morning to share with everyone — especially during Saturday afternoon card games and we make sure their favourite residents get their share too!”
Every time they visit, they want to stop by and say hi if the office is open. Both of them have been coming here since they were born and love spending time with the residents.
With friendly staff, plenty of amenities and fun activities, there’s always something for residents to do with their grandkids at the village to make memories.
For more information about the lifestyle and support offered at our retirement villages, call our customer service team on 1800 550 550 or send us an email here.
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