Neighbourhood walking group in Merivale. Monday 10am (1 hour walk). Meet at the Merivale Mall, inside the mall , outside the supermarket. Walk at your own pace and enjoy the company of others. Join them for coffee afterwards. For further information, ring June at the above telephone number.
Community Access Radio – Community Notices taken (no charge). Training available for groups, organisations and individuals to produce and broadcast their own programme. (Language of their own choice). A small charge does apply.
Provide support and advocacy for older adults, especially Pasifika Programmes.
Mitre 10 sell shopping trundlers and they suggest ringing to check that they have them in stock before making a trip to their shop. For information regarding the price of the trundlers, it is advisable to ring.
A neighbourhood walking group in Papanui. Meet at Gloria Jean’s Coffee in the Northlands Mall on Tuesdays 9.30am. Walk at your own pace and enjoy the company of others. For further information, contact Elaine at the above telephone number.
Ultimate Care Karadean Court is the only specialist aged care facility in Oxford. 54 Hospital and Rest home beds in total. Also has contracts for under-65 residents with medical or physical disabilities. Provides Palliative Care. All clients should be advised to request a referral from their G.P. for a full assessment before entering rest home … Continued
52 bed rest home – all rooms have an ensuite, 21 single and one double have full shower and ensuite. Also there are 25 apartments and studio units. All clients should be advised to request a referral from their G.P. for a full assessment before entering rest home care. Older Persons Health Ph 337 7808.
The Medic Alert wrist bracelet, Neck pendant and chain, wallet card may be ordered through a G.P. or by ringing the number above. They enable records of particular medical condition(s) to be recorded for immediate access in cases of urgent need e.g. collapse of a diabetic. For further information on costs etc ring the above … Continued
A number of shopping centres in Christchurch have wheelchairs available for shoppers. There is no charge to have the use of a wheelchair, however bookings are advised. Most require ID. The malls include: FreshChoice, (Avonhead Shopping Centre) 358 7775 Ballantynes 379 7400 – ring first as sometimes it needs to be booked. Barrington Mall 332 … Continued
A community walking group in Mt Pleasant every Tuesday 9.30am. Meet at the Mt Pleasant Community Centre, McCormacks Bay Road. Walk at your own pace and enjoy the company of others. See also under “Kiwi Seniors”
