Lyn Margetts – collecting her hot meal
The Laneway – Cafe without Borders meal program is growing and its service is helping keep older people independent in their own homes for longer. We even over work experience students opportunity to accompany staff on delivery rounds â excellent opportunities to practice English and customer service skills â while clients can understand and see the social enterprise concept as a genuine and valuable entity. This service is also a lovely âdinner at homeâ alternative for busy families.
Lyn Margetts moved from Haven into the Wimmera Lodge Retirement Village some 5 years ago.  She has enjoyed her time at the Village with âtime passing very quicklyâ. She takes a drive on a weekly basis however the cooking of meals is becoming a bit of a chore.
Lyn orders meals delivered to her door a couple of times each week. She âloves the soups and sweets (with) pumpkin soup one of her favouritesâ.  Lyn use to make this a lot, however now the lifting of heavy saucepans is too much for her.
âThe volunteers knock on my door and the meals are placed on my walker for easy accessâ. I love having a hot meal prepared for me, especially the roasts and veggies as I donât cook roasts for myself anymoreâ.