Guest Speakers, Anne and Chiquita are Co-Managers of Murray Gardens Retirement Village, joining the village in September 2012. They have a wonderful bond, being first cousins, and are enjoying working together as a team. Anne has worked in the retirement village industry for approximately 18 years, and previously managed another Retire Australia village, Riverina Gums Retirement Village. Anne loves driving through the impressive entrance of Murray Gardens and admiring the beautiful gardens. Sharing stories with the wonderful residents and working with Chiquita are Anne’s favourite parts of working at Murray Gardens Retirement Village. In her spare time, Anne enjoys being a Nana to her grandchildren and gardening. Chiquita is new to the retirement village industry, but has vast experience in the aged care industry. A fond memory for Chiquita was the welcoming morning tea at Murray Gardens Retirement Village, meeting the residents and standing up with her cousin Anne as Co-Managers. Chiquita enjoys making a difference in the residents’ lives, sharing their stories and life experiences.  Her favourite part of the village is the kitchen: “Murray Gardens food and hospitality service is very special and most delicious!” In her spare time Chiquita loves spending time with her grandchildren, reading and swimming.