435 days ago

Ryman brings Christmas cheer

Charles Fleming Retirement Village

Hundreds of Kiwi children will receive something special this Christmas thanks to Ryman Healthcare’s support of the Catalytic Foundation’s Christmas Shoebox Project.

Instead of giving individual gifts to residents, the idea was to redirect those funds to support struggling New Zealand families having to cut back on essentials.

Ryman residents were overwhelmingly in support of the idea, with many volunteering to help choose the gifts to fill over 1000 shoeboxes with thoughtful items.

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Age Concern Wellington presents Emotional and Mental Wellbeing workshop

Steph Deegan from Age Concern Wellington Region

A collaboration between Age Concern Wellington Region and the Catholic Social Services.

To strengthen the emotional and mental wellbeing of adults who are adapting to experiences of change, loss and grief in their lives.
Small group programme.

Suggested donation: $15 to help cover materials. Spaces are limited.

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41 minutes ago

Age Concern Staying Safe Refresher Course - 18 March 2025 at Summerset Aotea

Steph Deegan from Age Concern Wellington Region

Staying Safe is a classroom-based refresher workshop for senior road users. Age Concern runs these workshops in partnership with Waka Kotahi (NZTA).

The workshop aims to maintain and improve safe driving practices and increase the knowledge of other transport options available to help senior road users remain safely mobile.

The free interactive workshop runs for around 4 hours between 10am and 2pm. You do not need to be a resident to attend this course as it is run by Age Concern Wellington.

Morning tea and a light lunch provided. Spaces at each workshop are limited so please register using the website link below or call 04 4996646.

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1 day ago

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Vincent from Paraparaumu

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