Te Waiora House is a retreat / respite centre for adults who need a break from the stresses of daily life. It is set in 14 acres of gardens and country side, providing a peaceful and relaxed rural environment approximately 60 minutes from Christchurch. The modern home is fully equipped and has 5 comfortable bedrooms … Continued
Website: www.retirementvillages.org.nz The Retirement Villages Association’s key role concerns the establishment, promotion and maintenance of standards of excellence by member villages. The RVA requires strict audit and accreditation processes for compliance with a Code of Practice and minimum Operating Standards. The Code of Practice includes standards of care and management; standards of disclosure to residents … Continued
The Kenneth F Weaver Trust owns and operates 28 cosy pensioner units exclusively for the elderly which give rental security for life. They consist of three separate blocks of 14 units at Abberley Crescent, St Albans overlooking Abberley Park and 10 units at Barbadoes Street, two units in Trist Place and two units on Hills … Continued
The CDHB have funded a free service that can be accessed through your local pharmacy to help you manage your medication. It involves a consultation with an accredited pharmacist and can take place at your local pharmacy or in your own home. 81 of the 109 pharmacies in Canterbury have an accredited pharmacist. It is … Continued
The laundry service includes Duvets, Quilts (down, feather, dacron etc) and Curtains. Normal clothes and towels, wash and dry same day ($14 for 1st load – $11 for any additional loads.) Pick up from some rest homes and hospitals. Self Service operating – buy tokens.
Offer assistance to those in need. Budget advice, food bank, family clothing stores. Craft group 1- 3 pm Tuesday Gold coin donation Community cup of tea. Tuesday mornings only Free Bread 9.30 – 10.30 am Tuesdays Food Bank – open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9.30am – 12 noon Other emergency assistance available by appointment. Thursdays … Continued
Fully independent living in individual villas. For further information, ring the above telephone number.
30 minute guided walks on the flat around your local community. Where: Crisp Café, Fendalton Mall Village, corner Ilam and Clyde Rds (until the end of July 2019). All walks leave from the Crisp Café unless specified and are approximately 30 minutes long on the flat. When: 10am Thursday What to bring: Wear clothing suitable … Continued
Computer, tablet, IPad, phone and new technology training classes for people who are 50 plus. www.seniornet.org.nz is the Website address for SeniorNet groups nationwide. Ring the above telephone for further details regarding classes, etc.
Te Kura is a state-funded distance education provider that offers a wide range of personalised learning programmes and courses. These are from early childhood to NCEA Level 3, which are mostly delivered online. Students can enrol for a few credits in a specific course or for a full-time programme. Students of all ages are welcome, … Continued
