Evergreen Club (part of Delta Community Support Trust)

Our Community Activity Programme for the Older Person, is a daily activity programme for over 65’s who still live at home or independently in the residential setting and are seeking additional support improving and maintaining their current everyday life, health, and wellbeing. We also offer Carer Support of their loved one in a safe and … Continued

Travel 2 U

Travel 2 U is a local travel agency that’s focused on “the Joy of the Journey”. They specialise in 3-4 week personally escorted small group experiences overseas. Here is a quote from their website: “Since 1997 Travel 2 U has provided individually tailored travel solutions to people throughout New Zealand and around the world. As … Continued

Trips / outings

Age Concern Canterbury have a list of outings that you might enjoy. Contact the office on Ph366 0903 to have the list sent out, or go to the Trips List.

Hop Card – Seniors public transport in Auckland

If travelling to Auckland and you wish to take advantage of the Gold Card concessions you need to buy a gold AT HOP card and load a SuperGold concession on to it. The card costs $10.00 and you must load $5.00 onto it at the time of purchase. Gold AT HOP cards can be purchased … Continued

Delta Community Support Trust

Also see Evergreen Club in separate listing. Footprints Café – Open Mondays & Wednesdays, 10am-2pm, low cost snacks available. Foodstore – Open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 10am-2pm. A food bank where those seeking an emergency food parcel can select the contents from food and household supplies available within a quota. Delta Inn Community Meal – … Continued

South West Baptist Church (New Horizons)

Formerly Spreydon Baptist There are numerous community ministries under the umbrella of South West Baptist Church.: New Horizons provides activities such as: Coffee morning. 1st Thursday each month at 10.30am. Outings, fellowship, interest groups, speakers. get-togethers. Ring number above for timetable. Monday Movers – 6 Balcairn Street, Halswell. Ph322 7244. Meets on Monday at 1.15pm. … Continued

Caterpillar Garden Tours

Caterpillar Garden Tours offers informative and fully guided electric shuttle tours through Christchurch’s spectacular Botanic Gardens. Established in 1863, the gardens 75 acres host without doubt the finest collection of exotic and indigenous plants to be found anywhere in New Zealand. Operating a continuous daily service, Caterpillar Garden Tours allows visitors to discover the natural … Continued

Ellesmere Community Care Organisation

Located in Leeston but covers the whole Ellesmere area. Budget advice, transport to appointments, practical home help for a variety of situations, referral to other agencies as appropriate. Ellesmere Community Vehicle Trust – Contact Lois Birkett Ph 324 3884 to enquire. -10 seater minibus with volunteer drivers Take people on day trips, concerts and outings. … Continued

Southern Alpacas Stud

This Alpaca Farm is a great facility for groups and can seat up to 50 in their Alpaca Gallery. Offers: displays of alpaca fibre and fashion, alpaca products, giftware and farming information; amusing and informative talk; can provide a 1.5 to 2 hour entertainment; morning or afternoon tea; the alpacas will come to be hand … Continued

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