Introducing The Supper Club

Forget about having to ‘sing for your supper’. TLC Aged Care is providing supper at The Supper Club each month, which includes singing and entertainment.

TLC Aged Care recently launched The Supper Club at four of its facilities and plans to roll out the activity across all nine homes. 

While many aged care residents might have ‘turned in’ early, TLC residents, their families, friends and aged care staff are getting together.
 
“TLC Aged Care owners and executives are also invited along,” explained TLC Aged Care chief executive officer, Ingrid Williams, “giving everyone the opportunity to put a face to a name, as well as have some fun,” she said.
 
Held between 6 – 8pm on a monthly basis, The Supper Club is proving to be popular among residents.
 
“The anticipation of the next Supper Club builds and soon we’re all together again enjoying another session,” said Ms Williams.
 
Geelong musical entertainer, Ben Costanzo commented, “I’ve provided entertainment and music at a number of homes but it’s usually during the day – a morning melodies or afternoon entertainment offering”.
 
“Getting together in the evenings means that more family, friends and staff can join in too. We’ll play material they’ve grown up with, add in some humour and soon you’re sure to have toes tapping, voices singing and several people up dancing,” he said. 
 
Mr Costanzo’s key musical partner is TLC staff member, Alistair Henderson.
 
“Alistair works full time at TLC and this is an added interest for him,” said Mr Costanzo.

“We’ve only recently met but we seem to be able to put on a good show for everyone, sharing the singing and harmonies and the keyboards.”

And the involvement in the events is spreading beyond residents, family and staff. Family members and children of TLC Aged Care staff are getting involved, serving snacks and drinks, sizzling sausages and adding to the program of performances, ranging from vocal solos to calisthenics.

“It’s serving so many purposes; residents are enjoying themselves, staff are involved and friends and family have more opportunities to visit and interact.

“We’re always striving to be the best at what we do, so we’re always on the lookout for innovative and fun activities that enhance the lives of our residents and families,” said Ms Williams.