{"id":3206,"date":"2017-11-27T23:19:10","date_gmt":"2017-11-27T23:19:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/?p=3206"},"modified":"2018-01-30T19:06:44","modified_gmt":"2018-01-30T08:06:44","slug":"star-open-day-sparkles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/living\/star-open-day-sparkles\/","title":{"rendered":"Star open day sparkles"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hundreds of people took advantage of the chance to see Villa Maria Catholic Homes\u2019 (VMCH) newest aged care residence, star of the sea, up close during its recent open day.<\/p>\n<p>VMCH staff provided guided tours, professional advice and handed out show bags full of information about residential aged care with VMCH.<\/p>\n<p>Guests enjoyed free sausages, devonshire tea, barista-made coffees, fairy floss and a jumping castle for the kids.<\/p>\n<p>star of the sea residential Aged Care is VMCH\u2019s new 96-bed aged care residence that combines state-of-the-art accommodation, an exceptional activities and lifestyle program and care delivered by highly qualified professionals.<\/p>\n<p>It is co-located with VMCH\u2019s star of the sea retirement Village at 1,290 Horseshoe Bend road, Torquay.<\/p>\n<p>Anyone who did not get a chance to talk to the consultants about aged care at VMCH, can still get in touch with Pip to organise an appointment on 0418 317 901. 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