Waimakariri District Council
Office hours Monday to Friday 8.30am until 4.30pm For information and applications for Pensioner flats for the elderly ring the number above . Alternately, ring & ask for an application form which can then be posted out.
Prime Pilates
A fully equipped and dedicated Christchurch Pilates studio that offers group classes as well as private one-on-one sessions with qualified instructors. Classes have a very small instructor-client ratio, to focus, correct and encourage each client during the sessions. Pilates caters for any age group, gender or fitness level even if you haven’t exercised for years! … Continued
St John
For the Christchurch AMBULANCE Service ring 111. ST JOHN MEDICAL ALARMS 0800 50 23 23. Talks available on request. CARING CALLER 0800 780 780 (a free service) is a friend who provides regular friendship calls. Training is provided for people wishing to become a Caring Caller. To apply ring 0800 785 646. ST JOHN FIRST … Continued
Probus Clubs in Christchurch
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 Probus District Chairman and NZ Director is Margaret Drake There are now clubs in Christchurch in the following areas: Cashmere/Centaurus, Burnside, Halswell, Lincoln, Ferrymead Mens, Hornby, Kaiapoi, Darfield, … Continued
Botanic Gardens
Email: christchurchbotanicgardens@ccc.govt.nz The gardens contain over 10,000 exotic and indigenous plants displayed in a landscaped setting of approximately 21 hectares, offering the visitor spectacular displays for all seasons of the year. The grounds are open daily from 7am to 1 hour before sunset. The Information Centre, adjacent to the Armagh Street car park, is open … Continued
Christchurch Victim Support
Contacts: Regional Manager – Donna Neill, Practice Manager – April Marshall Service Co-ordinators: First Response Team – Reshma Chandra , Carolyn Hanson Services provided: Victim Support provides 24-hour emotional support, personal advocacy and information to all people affected by crime and trauma throughout New Zealand. Office Hours are 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday – Friday. Phone … Continued
International Older Persons Day
International Older Persons Day is a day to celebrate the place of older people in our society. “Visibility drives out ageism. Today’s older people are ageing better than ever before. Events showing healthy and vibrant older people enjoying themselves are the best way to drive out the old images of ‘the elderly’ as passive victims. … Continued
Victims’ Rights
Information is available through Victim Support on the above numbers or nationally on: GET HELP: 0800 VICTIM ( 0800 842 846 There is a full & comprehensive information on the website explaining an individual’s rights as a victim. The Victims’ Rights Act 2002 (the Act) replaces the Victims of Offences Act 1987. It came into … Continued
Residential Care Options-Publications
‘Where From Here’ replaces ‘A Question of Care’ and provides information about Rest Homes, Retirement Villages, Serviced Apartments and Private Hospital care. It can be obtained by calling the number above or calling Age Concern Canterbury on 3660903. A good website to visit on the subject is www.eldernet.co.nz Health & Disability Consumer Advocacy Services South … Continued
Pukeko Blue Limited
Pukuko blue is an organisation that provide care by working together with clients, families and key services to support each individual who chooses to live there to attain an optimum state of wellness, autonomy, stimulation, comfort and happiness. This is achieved by: Offering a creative, positive and homely environment which enhances the Client’s Quality of … Continued
