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Mother's Day in retirement villages

Mark your calendar for the second Sunday in May, it’s time to celebrate mum!

At Keyton villages across Australia, neighbours, family and friends are coming together to honour the incredible women who make our communities so vibrant and welcoming.

How to celebrate Mother's Day in a retirement village varies from one community to another, but one thing remains consistent: it's a community affair! Everyone gets together to create thoughtful gestures like handmade gifts, organise morning teas or put on entertainment. More often than not, family and friends will visit the village to take part in activities or spend quality time - rest assured, there's plenty of fun to be had for the grandkids around our villages.

Bernborough Ascot ladies, high tea

From special movie screenings to elegant high teas and lovely luncheons, there will be no shortage of good times and plenty of laughs around our villages.

Mother’s Day is all about coming together to make special memories with fun events and thoughtful moments.

If you're hoping to make mum’s day extra special this year, take a look at our gift ideas and some Mother’s Day activities for seniors.

10 Mother’s Day gift ideas for seniors

1. Personal planner

If mum has embraced the retirement living lifestyle, she’s likely busier than ever! A beautiful daily planner or yearly diary could be the perfect way for her to keep her active social schedule in hand.

2. Gardening essentials

It’s that time of year when a pair of pretty gardening gloves, a beautiful potted plant, or a selection of heirloom seeds will be the perfect start for her next project in the village community garden.

💡Read our insider tips: Keeping cut flowers as fresh as possible

3. Crafty carry-all

For creative ladies, a stylish and spacious tote bag or basket designed specifically for carrying knitting, sewing or crafting supplies is a must-have accessory to keep everything organised on the go.

4. Fitness pass

A gift card for a fitness class, such as circuit training, yoga or water aerobics will help mum stay active and healthy and give her an opportunity to try something new.

💡Did you know: Most of our retirement villages have an onsite gym and offer a variety of sports and wellbeing activities such as chair yoga, Pilates, XiGong so you can stay fit all year long.

5. Walking gear

Be it a leisurely stroll to a challenging day hike, taking a walk out in nature has great wellbeing benefits. Set mum up for the next adventure with hiking poles, a sturdy backpack, or a thermal water bottle.

6. A spa day

Treat her to a relaxing spa day complete with massages, facials, and pampering treatments to help her unwind and rejuvenate.

💡Did you know: For that extra bit of convenience, some of our retirement villages have either onsite or visiting hairdressers and beauty salons.

7. Memory keepsakes

Get those precious family moments off mums’ phone and into one spot with a custom photo album or digital picture frame filled with memories of recent family gatherings or travel adventures.

8. Art class

Inspire her creativity with a voucher for a creative workshop at a local gallery or art group. Whether it’s a pottery class or plein air painting, mum will have fun and learn new skills along the way.

💡Did you know: Many of our retirement villages have art groups and run a variety of creative classes and workshops for residents.

9. Fitness tracker

From walking around the village, to hiking the nearby National Park, help mum track activity levels and stay motivated with a fitness tracker that monitors steps, heart rate, and more.

10. The gift of time

The greatest gift can often be a simple moment shared with loved ones. Whether face-to-face or through a phone or video call, mum will love the opportunity to catch up over a cuppa.

Whether it’s a village event, a special gift, or spending quality time together now is the time to celebrate the remarkable women who mean so much to us.

To all the mums, grandmas, nannas and mother-figures – happy Mother’s Day!

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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