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.

Hilda Ross kitchen assistant Farida wins Cashin scholarship

Hilda Ross kitchen assistant Farida wins Cashin scholarship

Aug 25, 2023 3 min read

‘We felt fitter, brighter and more confident’

‘We felt fitter, brighter and more confident’

Aug 25, 2023 3 min read

Janet witnesses the heyday of Himalaya climbing

Janet witnesses the heyday of Himalaya climbing

Aug 16, 2023 3 min read

Hats off to our two Hamilton chefs!

Hats off to our two Hamilton chefs!

Aug 15, 2023 3 min read

Kathy finds metaphors for life in walking

Kathy finds metaphors for life in walking

Jul 27, 2023 3 min read

Why Rodnie and Bryan love Nepal

Why Rodnie and Bryan love Nepal

Jul 6, 2023 3 min read

Family, new friends and green fingers

Family, new friends and green fingers

Jun 28, 2023 3 min read

Patti revs up for life at Bruce McLaren

Patti revs up for life at Bruce McLaren

Jun 27, 2023 3 min read

Dark Destroyer drops in for quiz night

Dark Destroyer drops in for quiz night

Jun 2, 2023 3 min read

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