Alan Wood

Alan Wood

Articles authored by Alan Wood - Communications Advisor at Ryman Healthcare

The Ryman Blog

Discover the latest in retirement living through resident stories, helpful advice, news, and more.

Residents team up with Sean Ellis to tackle pests in the Torlesse

Residents team up with Sean Ellis to tackle pests in the Torlesse

Apr 11, 2022 2 min read

Summer celebration for Kevin Hickman residents

Summer celebration for Kevin Hickman residents

Feb 25, 2022 1 min read

Jason Gunn wows the residents at Diana Isaac village

Jason Gunn wows the residents at Diana Isaac village

Feb 22, 2022 2 min read

Diana Isaac wins South Island large village award

Diana Isaac wins South Island large village award

Feb 17, 2022 2 min read

Ally and Julie fit right in at Kevin Hickman Retirement Village

Ally and Julie fit right in at Kevin Hickman Retirement Village

Nov 10, 2021 3 min read

Charles Upham village residents help out the Christchurch City Mission

Charles Upham village residents help out the Christchurch City Mission

Aug 26, 2021 2 min read

John Abrams: 1956, 1960 Olympic hockey teams played their hearts out

John Abrams: 1956, 1960 Olympic hockey teams played their hearts out

Jun 25, 2021 3 min read

Wonderful new Charles Upham portrait unveiled

Wonderful new Charles Upham portrait unveiled

May 13, 2021 3 min read

Ngaio Marsh Village was proud to host NZ House & Garden tours

Ngaio Marsh Village was proud to host NZ House & Garden tours

Mar 23, 2021 2 min read

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