Maryvonne Gray

Maryvonne Gray

Articles authored by Maryvonne Gray - Senior Communications Advisor at Ryman Healthcare

The Ryman Blog

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

Keith Park residents keep kids safe at road crossing

Keith Park residents keep kids safe at road crossing

Feb 29, 2024 3 min read

Wedding dresses old and new on show for village Valentine’s celebration

Wedding dresses old and new on show for village Valentine’s celebration

Feb 14, 2024 3 min read

Welcome wētā, rats rack off!

Welcome wētā, rats rack off!

Feb 12, 2024 2 min read

Rebecca renews her Cambridge connections at Patrick Hogan show

Rebecca renews her Cambridge connections at Patrick Hogan show

Feb 7, 2024 3 min read

Coxy clocks up 15 years at Ryman 

Coxy clocks up 15 years at Ryman 

Jan 23, 2024 2 min read

Deadpan Doug finds family at Patrick Hogan

Deadpan Doug finds family at Patrick Hogan

Jan 17, 2024 3 min read

2023 Sir James Wattie scholar announced

2023 Sir James Wattie scholar announced

Dec 13, 2023 3 min read

WW2 POW celebrates 107th birthday!

WW2 POW celebrates 107th birthday!

Dec 12, 2023 2 min read

Emotional surprise for Graeme Rabbits scholarship winner

Emotional surprise for Graeme Rabbits scholarship winner

Dec 12, 2023 4 min read

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  • Betty’s midair fright changes the course of her life

    When Betty Ferguson moved to Ryman Healthcare’s Murray Halberg Retirement Village, word soon got around that she had an amazing story to tell – and she had even written a book about it!

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  • How to turn your balcony or patio into a lush garden space

    Shane Fairbairn, Landscape Manager at Ryman Healthcare, shares some tips for creating the perfect outdoor space on your patio or balcony so you can enjoy the benefits of gardening without the hassles.

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  • Tips for moving to a pet friendly retirement village

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  • Ryman’s Bee-Friendly Village

    Marko’s passion for bees has continued from childhood. And today, he has brought bees to Ryman

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