North Canterbury Chess
Promotion of chess playing in North Cantebury. Enjoy the challenge and the company of others. Please email for further information. Held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month in the Rangiora War Memorial Hall.
Brookhaven Retirement Village and Rest Home
Offers rest home and dementia care services for the elderly. Subject to vacancies, short term stays can be arranged for people whose families wish to take a holiday or are temporarily unable to care for their elderly relation. Brookhaven also offers for sale two-bedroom villas which are self-contained and adjacent to the rest home. All … Continued
Super Centre Sydenham – Work and Income NZ
Work, and Income NZ provide a specialised service to Superannuitants at their five Service Centres. The NZ Super interviewers are trained specialists in the NZ Superannuation area. Call the freephone number. Note: At the Service Centre, Superannuitants are now seen by Senior Service personnel.
St Martins Friendship Club
Meet on a Thursday,12.30 pm to 3.00pm at the Friendship Centre, Opawa Baptist Church Hall, Cnr Wilsons Road and Hastings Street East. Entertainers every week followed by afternoon tea. Bus outings, every couple of months. Club for senior citizens (60 and over) New members always welcome.
Ngapuna Cottage
Modern Accommodation in a peaceful garden. The cottage has: two bedrooms (one double, one twin), private ‘phone, full modern kitchen including dishwasher, laundry facilities, television and video. All linen provided. The use of swimming pool and gardens available. Phone for costs etc 10% discount for weekly stays & retirees. Location: 10 minutes drive from the … Continued
Stones Fabric Industries Ltd ( Clothing Bins )
Age Concern Canterbury have a number of clothing bins. Please take a message and telephone Stones for the callers who wish to contact them ie full bins, bins for removal etc.
North Canterbury Rehab Centre
Short term rehab with the aim for patients to return to their home. 10 bed facility. Referral from DHB.
Clan Donald Society of New Zealand Canterbury
Preservation of Scottish interests and traditions. Help with genealogy. Social activities include wine trails, ten pin bowling, mini golf, dinners, socialise with other Clans .Contact Margaret for further information.
Heron’s Steam Museum
See steam-powered farm machines; traction engines, threshing mill,steam hammer; early leather and shoe making machinery etc. Please ring between 10am-5pm.
Returned Services Association – Rangiora
Have Volunteer Drivers available and offer a visiting service. Provide welfare grants for those with RSA Membership , widows are included.( ie spectacles etc ) For further information ring the RSA on 03 3137123
