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Youngcarers.net.au - Australia site for young carers Youngcarer.com - Young Carer Initiative Youngcarers.co.uk - Young Carer Project Youngcarer.hants.org.uk - Hampshire Young Carers Upper North IslandSouth Auckland Caregivers Association Inc We are a support group for foster parents, kinship/whanau carers, grandparent carers and emergency and respite carers who look after children between the ages of 0 to 17 years of age NOT their own on a full time basis in the South Auckland/Counties Manakau Region. Phone - 09 5375109 Website - www.hrs.org.nz/fostercare Whangarei Singing/ Voice Training Group Held every Tuesday at 10.00am at the New Hope Church in Nixon Street, Whangarei. Come along and join in the singing. The ability to hit the right note or keep a tune is not necessary and does not take away the fun of belting out the good old songs we all know. It’s not about the singing it’s about posture, expanding your chest, facial exercises and getting your voice out there. Contact the Field Officer if you would like to join. Walking Group A group of keen walkers meet in Whangarei every Monday morning and walk one of the many beautiful walkways we have around the city and adjacent beaches etc. A very enthusiastic group who recently conquered Mt. Parihaki via the Dundas Road track which is a lot steeper than the Mair Park track. If there was enough interest another group could be organized for those who can only manage short walks. So a challenge to all Parkinson’s couch potatoes to give walking in a supportive group an honest try. Bring your walker if you need to use one, your walking stick or hiking stick, whatever aid is required. Just get out, get fresh air and there is always good company. Please phone Margaret Page 09 43 56 239 if you are interested. Carers’ Only Groups Kerikeri: Meet from time to time at a local café usually whilst their partners attend their own session with Vicki. They then all meet together for lunch. Support Groups for Members, Caregivers, Families and Friends of the Society: Whangarei: Held the first Friday of every month starting at 11.00am. There is always a Guest Speaker or some sort of entertainment. Venue can change depending on who the Guest Speaker is so members should check the newsletter. Members are asked to bring a plate for a shared lunch. Trading Table available and there is always a raffle. Kerikeri: Held the third Thursday of each month. Usually at the St. John’s Ambulance Hall on Kerikeri Road starting at 11.00am.but sometimes they venture out to local cafes and private homes. Once again members should check the newsletter. We endeavour to provide Guest Speakers at as many meetings as possible and members are welcome to make suggestions of who they would like. Members should bring a plate for a shared lunch. Kaitaia: Held the third Tuesday of every second month. Usually at the Union Parish Hall at 11.00am but sometimes they go to members private homes or local cafes. Once again members should check their newsletters. Guest Speakers are provided at some meetings. Members bring a plate for a shared lunch. Dargaville: Due to smaller numbers attending these meetings are held randomly throughout the year. Usually a Morning Tea meeting at 10.00am either at the Old Dargaville Nurses Home or at one of the local Rest Homes. If numbers are sufficient then sometimes they venture out to local places of interest or cafes. Parkinson's Group Meetings Birkenhead - 4th Friday of every month. 10am at Zion Hill Methodist Church Lounge, corner of Onewa and Birkenhead Roads, Birkenhead Central Auckland - 2nd Wednesday of each month. 10am at St Barnabas Church Hall, corner of Bellevue Road and Mt Eden Road, Mt Eden. Sunnynook - 2nd Thursday of each month. 10am at Park Lane Retirement Village, 106 Becroft Drive, Forrest Hill. Franklin - 1st Thursday of each month. 10am at Treasure Hunters Room, Baptist Church, 128 Victoria Street West, Pukekohe. Howick - 4th Wednesday of each month. 10.30am at St Andrews Church Hall, corner of Vincent Road and Ridge Road, Howick. Kohimarama - 1st Friday of each month. 10am at St Thomas' Church Hall, corner of Kohi Road and St Heliers Bay Road, Kohimarama. Manukau - 2nd Wednesday of each month. 10am at Bethesda Home, 53 Inverell Ave, Wiri. North Rodney - 1st Tuesday of each month. 10am at Totara Park, Warkworth. South Rodney - 2nd Monday of each month. 10am at Maygrove Reitrement Village, 65 Tauranga Place, Orewa. West Auckland - 2nd Tuesday of each month. 10am at Glenburn Retirement Village, 79 Margan Ave, New Lynn Parkinson's Carer Group Meetings Central Auckland - 4th Thursday of the month. 1.30 at Circus Cafe, 447 Mt Eden Road, Mt Eden Village Howick - 3rd Tuesday of the month. 10am at Homestead Cafe, 2 Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park. East Coast Bays - 1st Thursday of the month. 10am at Plamers Garden Centre, 26 Anzac Road, Browns Bay. North Shore - 3rd Thursday of hte month. 10am at Kings Plant Barn, Porana Road, Glenfield. Remuera - 4th Monday of each month. 1pm at Kings Plant Barn, Orakei Road, Remuera. South Auckland - 3rd Friday of the month. 10am at Cafe Miko, Botanic Gardens, 102 Hill Road, Manurewa West Auckland - 2nd Wednesday of each month. 10.30am at the Arum Cafe, Palmers Garden Centre, Great North Road, Glendene. South Rodney - 4th Thursday of each month. 10am at Kings Plant Barn, Cnr East Coast Road & Hibiscus Coast Highway, Silverdale Franklin - 4th Friday of each month. 12 noon at Edinburgh Street Cafe, 27 Edinburgh Street, Pukekohe Central North IslandParkinsons WAIKATO Mid Winter Lunch will be held at the Cambridge Cosmopolitan Club Burns St Leamington, Cambridge. On Thursday June 27th at 11.30am Cost $25 per person Parkinson’s families welcome Wednesday 8th May, 11.30am, All Members Lunch at St Andrews Church Whitianga Monday 13th May, 1pm, Carers Support Meeting in Community Area, Parkinson’s Office 11 Somerset St, Frankton, Hamilton. Easy access parking on site. Tuesday 14th May, 10.30am Cambridge Support Group at Absolute Café, (New World Carpark) Everyone welcome. Thursday 16th May, 10am, Hamilton Support group meeting, At Communal Rooms, Parkinson’s Waikato Office, 11 Somerset Street, Frankton Speaker: St John’s. Hope to see you there. Wednesday 17th May, 10.30am, All Members meeting at Whangamata Coffee Group Sands Café. Tuesday 21st May, 10.30am, All members, Thames Mobility and Resource Centre, Mackay St, Thames. Wednesday 22nd May, 1pm—Parkinson’s Committee Meeting, Board Room. Tuesday 28th May. 10.30am, Nordic Walking with Margaret Thomson. Hamilton Lake, phone if you are interested. Phone Eileen 0272882295. It will be postponed if weather is bad. Everyone welcome including Carers. Friday June 7th at 7.30pm—Story telling in Cambridge, St Andrews church Hall. Fundraising for Parkinson’s Waikato—Gold Coin entry MATAMATA EXERCISE CLASS FREE! EVERY Wednesday at the Matamata Medical Centre Rawhiti Ave, Matamata 10.00am—11.30am Come along & enjoy a safe exercise programme ALL WELCOME Singing Group at Te Kauwhata, Community Hall, Aparangi Village every Thursday 10am A shared morning tea (gold coin please) This is for anyone with a neurological condition, so if you know of anyone else Hamilton Exercise Group Mondays & Wednesdays 10.30am - 11.30am $2 per session Anytime Fitness First floor (lift available) 56 Tristram St, Hamilton Easy access car parking is available (Catch up for a coffee afterwards at Cafe Strata) Please contact Eileen Barker or Margaret Raddatz first to discuss and book your attendance Monday 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th May Monday Drop in at the Parkinson’s office, 11 Somerset St, Frankton Hamilton 12pm-2pm A Field Officer will be in attendance to talk with you (privately if requested), check the library, latest information & pamphlets available Hamilton Exercise Group Mondays & Wednesdays 10.30am - 11.30am $2 per session Anytime Fitness First floor (lift available) 56 Tristram St, Hamilton Easy access car parking is available (Catch up for a coffee afterwards at Cafe Strata) Please contact Eileen Barker or Margaret Raddatz first to discuss and book your attendance MATAMATA EXERCISE CLASS FREE! EVERY Wednesday at the Matamata Medical Centre Rawhiti Ave, Matamata 10.00am—11.30am Come along & enjoy a safe exercise programme ALL WELCOME Singing Group at Te Kauwhata, Community Hall, Aparangi Village every Thursday 10am A shared morning tea (gold coin please) This is for anyone with a neurological condition, so if you know of anyone else TAURANGA EXERCISE CLASSES Every Friday 10.30am at the Citizens Club, corner Cameron Rd and Thirteenth Ave, Tauranga. The class is run by a registered physiotherapist and followed by a 'cuppa'. TE PUKE EXERCISE CLASS Every Thursday 10am at Te Puke Country Lodge, Number 1 Rd, Te Puke and follwed by a 'cuppa' TAURANGA CARERS MEETINGS All carers are welcome to attend these meetings. They are held at the Citizens Club, corner Cameron Rd and Thirteenth Ave, Tauranga while the exercise class is on and gives a valuable chance to share and learn about living Parkinson's and to learn about caring for the carer in a safe and caring enviroment. TAURANGA PARKINSONIAN ONLY MEETINGS Meetings are held at the Citizens Club, corner Cameron Rd and Thirteenth Ave, Tauranga held quaterly. For more information phone Joelene 07 572 2952 UNDER 65’s MEETING for those who have Parkinsonism and their spouse/partner who are under 65 years. Bi-monthly, and separate meetings for spouse/partner and Parkinsonian’s bi-annually. Contact Joelene 07 572 2952 ADULT CHILDREN SUPPORT MEETING whose parent/s have a chronic illness. Third Thursday of the month held in association with Alzheimers Tauranga. Contact Joelene 07 572 2952 BRAIN WAVES GROUP - TAURANGA SPEECH CLASSES Held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. For further information phone Joelene 07 572 2952 KATIKATI SUPPORT MEETINGS are held quarterly in Katikati, for all members, carers, and interested persons. For more information phone Joelene 07 572 2952 TAURANGA RED TULIP MEETINGS - support meeting is for all people living with Parkinson's daily held each month in Tauranga on the second Tuesday of the month at the Tauranga Citizen’s Club. For more information phone Joelene, 07 572 2952 WHAKATANE RED TULIP MEETINGS - support meeting is held for all people living with Parkinson's daily held each month in Whakatane on the third Wednesday of the month. For more information phone Jo, 07 312 4509 KAWERAU and OPOTIKI MEETINGS are held bi-monthly. For more information contact Jo, 07 312 4509 Movers & Shakers exercise group Wednesday afternoons 2pm - 3pm at St Mary's Parish Hall, Osier Road, Greenmeadows, Napier. Red Tulip Club Usually held on the third Thursday of the month at 2pm at St Mary's Parish Hall, Osier Road, Greenmeadows, Napier The Movers & Shakers Exercise classes are held every Wednesday at St Mary’s Parish Centre in Osier Road, Greenmeadows commencing at 2pm and followed by afternoon tea. Classes are instructed by physiotherapist, Tony Snell. Cost is just $1 for members. Non-members $5 per class. ? Thursday 11 April World Parkinson Day Seminar Bay City Outreach Centre 1200 Omahu Road Hastings 1pm - 4pm includes afternoon tea ? Thursday 16 May Red Tulip Club Meeting Games Day 2pm St Mary’s Parish Centre Taranaki SUPPORT GROUP MEETING Held 1st Tuesday of each month at DeBurghs Lodge, Lawry St (next to Moturoa Four Square) beginning at 10am. All members welcome. A guest speaker is invited along each month with varying topics. Cup of tea/coffee provided. Refer to latest newsletter below for guest speaker. SPEECH GROUP These meetings are now held following the Support Group Meeting each month at DeBurghs Lodge. This group is for those members who have undergone the "Lee Silverman Therapy". WAITARA BUDDY GROUP LUNCHEON Held last Thursday of each month at the Queen St Restaurant (opposite the Library) commencing at 11.45am. A social activity is held each month and members are encouraged to come along and join fellow members. These activities range from Mid-Winter lunch to Games Day. Something for everyone. Watch your local newsletter for "What's on" and where! DIARY DATES: There are a number of events in the planning for the future. Here are some of the activities taking place during 2013. Please diary these dates so you can be prepared when contacted by your "Buddy". Monday June 24th: Carers Get Together Mitre 10 Cafe at the Valley. Meet at 1pm. All carers welcome. Sunday June 30th: Taranaki Upbeat Gathering A gathering of the "Young-uns" (65's and under) is being held at 201 Upper Dudley Road, Inglewood. If you feel young at heart then come along. Meet at 2pm and the only cost is a plate of food to share. Your host: Dorothy & Ian Horwell. For full details see the advertisement in the May newsletter below. Thursday July 25th: Games/Quiz day at the TET Stratford OK. It's time to get the mind and body ready for testing those skills. Beverley has been reformatting the agenda to add some spice to the day so come on, get organised and diary this date now. It is heaps of fun, with lunch included for just a meager cost of $14 each. The TET is on Portia Street (by the netball courts). If you require a ride, just pick up the phone and contact your Field Officer and it can be arranged. Future outings are added as they are organised/confirmed. Check the newsletter each month for the times and dates of outings. Lower North IslandLower Hutt Support Group - Mondays at 10 am, Knox Presbyterian Church, 574 High Street, Lower Hutt. Carers' Support Group Meetings - All carers/caregivers very welcome. Te Awa Kairangi Building, 47 Laings Road (corner of Myrtle Street) Lower Hutt. There is free parking in Laings Road for early birds, otherwise Council carpark across the road by the fountain. Wednesdays 10am - 11.30am. Cost $3. Exercise Classes- these are held on Fridays between 11 - 12 a.m. at the YMCA, Somme Road,Trentham, Upper Hutt during school terms. Contact Andrea for further details. Wellington Central Exercise Classes - Wednesday 1-2pm. St John Hall, Karori Road, Karori. All welcome. Classes held during school terms. Cost $30.00 per 10 week term. Support Group - St Ninians Church, Karori Road, Karori Carers Support Group - Meets second Thursday of the month at Cafe 162, Marsden Village, Karori at 11.00 a.m. Speech Group - Fourth Tuesday of the month 1-2 pm, Karori Community Centre Northern Wellington Northern Carers Support Group - meets the first Wednesday of the month at the Cafe in Palmers Garden Centre, Plimmerton at noon. Northern Support Group -contact Diane for more details Johnsonville Carers Support Group - contact Diane for more details Upper South IslandMARLBOROUGH Regular Events Weekly exercise programme - Wednesdays (Feb - Nov) 10.30am - 11.30am, Salvation Army Hall, $2.00 cover charge. Monthly Carers Group - Meet 3rd Monday of the month for coffee and a chat, 10.15am, Clubs of Marlborough. NELSON Support group - every second Thurs Carer group - every third Wed 1:30 Lower South IslandYoung Carers Group - Otago South Canterbury Our monthly socials are on the 1st Tuesday of each month at St Johns Church Hall, Wai-iti Road. Remember our exercise classes, Friday mornings at 10.30am, at St Paul's Church hall, Seddon St, Timaru. These classes are held during school term time. Otago Exercise Classes Dunedin Every Monday 10.30 - 11.30. 1st floor of the Physio School, opposite Dunedin Dental School. Cost $2. Mosgiel Every Wednesday 11.00 - 12.00. Mosgiel Presbyterian Church, Church Street. Cost $2. Please bring a pillow. Alexandra/Clyde Every Thursday 10.30 - 11.30. Physio Department at Dunstan Hospital. No charge. Oamaru Planning under discussion Arrowtown Tuesdays 1.30pm at St.Johns Presbyterian Church Hall. $2 contact Annie Recordon anne@neurorehab.co.nz Wanaka Tuesdays 11am to 12.15pm at St.John Ambulance Rooms, Link Way, Wanaka. $2 Phone Catherine Anderson 03 443-1711 |
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