66 It's the people who bring me the most happiness, so friendly and very genuine.2 Rutherford resident Anne Caws Surrounded by happiness in life and in retirement As the youngest of five children, Anne Caws lived surrounded by happiness. Even though she left her childhood home long ago, the happiness still surrounds her. However, Sydney was not home for long. Anne remarried there and then moved to Budgewai on the Centrai Coast, to a more welcoming and relaxed lifestyle. Born in Ashfield, Sydney, Anne grew up alongside four energetic okder siblings Her dad, a dentist, had longed to be a priest so when Anne finished school and announced her interest in becoming a Dominican Nun he was delighted *I did my teacher's training with the Dominicans and I loved it." says Anne. "Once l'd groduated, I was moved around quite a bit - Melbourne, Tamworth, Maitland and more. I taught upper primary and lower secondary - general maths and other subjects It really was great." "However, once the end of the 1960s came my health wasn't wonderful so i needed to take some time off. I recovered but didn't retum to the Dominicans, choosing to do a science course at university instead. *I went back to teaching and i married in Sydney in 1971 Anne's family quickly grew with her son born in 1972 and her daughter in 1973 "I was still teaching and still loving it," she adds. Ten years later the family decided to leave Sydney behind and move to Mittagong. They had spent Easter there in a caravan park and decided it would be a wonderful place to live and raise kids. So, they returned to i feel like I'm in phase eight of my life - and each phase has been Sydney and sold their home. "I remember our Sydney neighbours telling us how incredibly brave we were to make the move," says Anne. "1 guess we were brave, but we also saw it as a new opportunity Anne and her husband built a new house and Anne continued to teach - Retirement Villages Rutherford phone she found a job in Bowral, Thirteen years later, Anne's children had well and truly grown up. When Anne and her husband decided that their marriage was over, Anne returned to Sydney "When I told the kids i was seeing someone they asked, what's he like?" says Anne. "I was quick to tell them, he's the exact opposite of Dad!" "We had 20 wonderful years together but sadly he died with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease. There were certainly some difficult days for both of us towards the end of his life. "We had moved from Budgewoi to a unit at Canton Beach, as a unit better suited out needs, but now that I was on my own I was looking for something different - and i found it at Oak Tree Retirement Village Rutherford. *1 immediately loved the openness and space around the villas, and the convenience of having the garage right beside my home Even though I'm 80 i still drive eerywhere!" "But it's the people who bring me the most happiness. They are all country people at heart - so friendly and very genuine "We organise functions together - I've volunteered to be on the committee - and we really do all have a great time" very different to the next. I've had my ups and downs, but i truly am enjoying the happiness that surrounds me now" For more information about Oak Tree 1300 367 155 or visit www.oaktreegroup.com.au SELLING NOW from $430,000 4 Discovery Way, Heritage Parc Estate, Rutherford OAK TREE Call 1300 367 155 oaktreegroup.com.au RETIREMENTr VILLAGES 66 It's the people who bring me the most happiness, so friendly and very genuine.2 Rutherford resident Anne Caws Surrounded by happiness in life and in retirement As the youngest of five children, Anne Caws lived surrounded by happiness. Even though she left her childhood home long ago, the happiness still surrounds her. However, Sydney was not home for long. Anne remarried there and then moved to Budgewai on the Centrai Coast, to a more welcoming and relaxed lifestyle. Born in Ashfield, Sydney, Anne grew up alongside four energetic okder siblings Her dad, a dentist, had longed to be a priest so when Anne finished school and announced her interest in becoming a Dominican Nun he was delighted *I did my teacher's training with the Dominicans and I loved it." says Anne. "Once l'd groduated, I was moved around quite a bit - Melbourne, Tamworth, Maitland and more. I taught upper primary and lower secondary - general maths and other subjects It really was great." "However, once the end of the 1960s came my health wasn't wonderful so i needed to take some time off. I recovered but didn't retum to the Dominicans, choosing to do a science course at university instead. *I went back to teaching and i married in Sydney in 1971 Anne's family quickly grew with her son born in 1972 and her daughter in 1973 "I was still teaching and still loving it," she adds. Ten years later the family decided to leave Sydney behind and move to Mittagong. They had spent Easter there in a caravan park and decided it would be a wonderful place to live and raise kids. So, they returned to i feel like I'm in phase eight of my life - and each phase has been Sydney and sold their home. "I remember our Sydney neighbours telling us how incredibly brave we were to make the move," says Anne. "1 guess we were brave, but we also saw it as a new opportunity Anne and her husband built a new house and Anne continued to teach - Retirement Villages Rutherford phone she found a job in Bowral, Thirteen years later, Anne's children had well and truly grown up. When Anne and her husband decided that their marriage was over, Anne returned to Sydney "When I told the kids i was seeing someone they asked, what's he like?" says Anne. "I was quick to tell them, he's the exact opposite of Dad!" "We had 20 wonderful years together but sadly he died with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease. There were certainly some difficult days for both of us towards the end of his life. "We had moved from Budgewoi to a unit at Canton Beach, as a unit better suited out needs, but now that I was on my own I was looking for something different - and i found it at Oak Tree Retirement Village Rutherford. *1 immediately loved the openness and space around the villas, and the convenience of having the garage right beside my home Even though I'm 80 i still drive eerywhere!" "But it's the people who bring me the most happiness. They are all country people at heart - so friendly and very genuine "We organise functions together - I've volunteered to be on the committee - and we really do all have a great time" very different to the next. I've had my ups and downs, but i truly am enjoying the happiness that surrounds me now" For more information about Oak Tree 1300 367 155 or visit www.oaktreegroup.com.au SELLING NOW from $430,000 4 Discovery Way, Heritage Parc Estate, Rutherford OAK TREE Call 1300 367 155 oaktreegroup.com.au RETIREMENTr VILLAGES