2312 days ago

Free Community Talk: Smart Aging - A Beginners Guide to Maturity

Ruth Goodenough from Hibiscus Coast Presbyterian Church

Free Community Talk Invitation
We have had an overwhelming response from the community who have loved the free community talks on a variety of subjects.

You are invited and most welcome to join us this coming Tuesday for a cuppa and a chat with Dr Peter Hall and Michelle Youngs. Bring a friend.


Smart Aging - A Beginner’s Guide to Maturity

Dealing with the stuff that affects body and soul to live life to the full!

By Dr Peter Hall & Michelle Youngs

All welcome

Tuesday, 29 October 10am – 11.30am

Cost: free (but Koha appreciated)

Refreshments served

Hibiscus Coast Presbyterian Church

107 Centreway Road

Orewa


Enquiries: Church Office 09 426 4502 or Gaynor 027 274 2435


Peter Hall has been a local GP on the Coast since 1987 and works at Family Doctors. He says he is aging with his patients and trying to age with patience and positivity!


Michelle Youngs is a Lecturer/Educator in Counselling and is a local Counsellor on the coast and enjoys engaging with people of all ages. Helping people walk through life as they face challenges such as depression, anxiety giving them skills to cope with the unexpected.

Next Month’s Community talk:

Wed 27th November: Coping with Grief at holiday time

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