Melrose Wheelchairs is a Wheelchair manufacturing company that build custom, made to measure Wheelchairs for long term Wheelchair users (ie paraplegics, amputees). They also build Sports Wheelchairs, particularly Wheelchairs for Rugby, Tennis and Basketball. The Sawyers Arms Road shop also imports wheelchairs, walkers, shower seating and wheelchair accessories. A wide range of mobility products … Continued
Friendship Friday Community Lunch – Entertainment and fun, socialising, practical information and faith building. Held 3rd Friday of the month in the lounge and cafe at the Papanui Baptist Church – 12.00 mid-day. Telephone the above number for more information. Sewing and patchwork – Tuition available for beginners. Sewing machines and some material available. Wednesday … Continued
Case Management and Suitable Homes Services (the latter formerly Community Housing Ltd) and Community Group Housing. Case Management Service assists people whose housing needs are complex and who face significant barriers to suitable and sustainable housing. Case Managers in Christchurch cover the City, Central and North Canterbury. They can be contacted directly by calling 0800 … Continued
Gathering material on the early days of Papanui; focusing on acquiring, housing, safe retention, and preservation of relevant materials, including photographs, articles, maps and letters. Meets first Saturday of every month at 2 PM.
The club meets every tuesday 1.30pm to 3.15pm, at Papanui RSA, Harewood Road. Speakers, sales table, lucky numbers and outings. Mid and end of year Christmas dinner and raffles.
Harmans Lawyers specialise in legal issues for older people including the following: Wills Trusts Enduring Powers of Attorney Rest Home Subsidies Occupation Right Agreements Funeral Trusts Estate Planning Asset Protection Harmans specialise in legal issues relating to seniors. Their friendly down-to-earth team offer practical advice in plain English, on how to protect your … Continued
A club for retired or semi-retired people, non-sectarian, non-political, non-fundraising. For intellectual and cultural stimulation, entertainment and friendship. N.B. Groups may be combined, women’s or men’s. The contact for the Northern South Island Probus Association (NSIPA) is Margaret Drake , Director Probus South Pacific Ltd. See contacts and details for Probus Clubs in the area … Continued
Life giving friendships for all. May be able to match a resident in care with a volunteer visitor. Volunteers contact the number above to enquire further.
OFFICE HOURS: 9.00 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Friday COMMUNITY HEALTH TEAM: Give us a call if you are concerned about an older person. Information and advocacy available. ELDER ABUSE RESPONSE SERVICE: Confidential service aimed at improving the quality of life of older people in abusive situations. ACCREDITED VISITING SERVICE (AVS): A service for … Continued
Northgate Community Services Trust Northgate Community Trust is the community arm of Northcity Church. The aim is to provide practical service to people and families in need, particularly those that are disadvantaged. They do this by providing the following services at Northcity church: REGULAR PROGRAMMES: Community Health Clinic – Fridays during the school term 10:00am-1:00pm … Continued
