Kaiapoi Lodge Residential Home

Stage 2 rest home. Up to 28 residents. En suites with most rooms. Hospital unit with 20 beds. Close to shops etc. 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, Princess Margaret Hospital, ph. 337 7808.

Home & Family Society

Available 9am-5pm. Offer affordable counselling for children couples and families (single sessions are available). Older people are welcome.  By referral only. Live-in parenting programme – 6 weeks – with 24 hour support.  

Kaiapoi Community Support

Offer support and services to the Kaiapoi Community. Volunteer drivers are available. Foodbank: Monday to Thursday 9am – 3pm. They also provide a number of other services as well including: Social workers and counsellors, Community law clinic fortnightly, administer Meals on Wheels, community Christmas giving programme. For information on these ring the above number.

Justices of the Peace Canterbury Association Inc

The Association provides training and sets standards for Justices of the Peace of whom there are over approx. 705 in Canterbury. See Justices of the Peace list (categorised under suburb names) in Yellow Pages. Their ministerial duties are extensive. They witness, take oaths and declarations, certify true copies, take information and complaints and can even … Continued

Kaiapoi Day Centre ( Darnley Club)

The Darnley Club operates Mondays to Fridays, 9.00am to 3.30pm Provide morning and afternoon tea and a hot meal midday. For further information regarding costs, etc ring the above number at the Centre. Offer a variety of activities, crafts, entertainment etc. Transport available, if required, depending on locality.

PEPSA Gentle Exercise – Avonhead

St Marks Church hall, Withells Road, Avonhead. $8.00 casual or $70 for a series of 10 sessions. Exercise for those who wish to rekindle or maintain a healthy lifestyle in Christchurch East. Classes are taken by trained instructors. Training times: St. Mark’s Church, Withells Road, Monday, 9.30-10.30am Bishopdale Community Centre, Farrington Avenue, Monday & Thursday, … Continued

Gardening – grow station

Grow station is a work bench, a green house and a storage unit. A compact but durable raised garden bed with strong aluminium frame and clear polycarbonate glazing. Give your seedlings an early start and protect them from frost and pests.

Table Tennis Canterbury

Available for all ages in all seasons. Located at the Table Tennis Canterbury Stadium, 294 Blenheim Road, Riccarton opposite the Warehouse. Inter-club play available. If you wish to play competitively we encourage enquiries. The Canterbury Table Tennis Stadium is open every day or casual play, for a hit with your partner, work colleague or with … Continued

Handiscope Centres

Handiscope groups provide craft activities for people with intellectual and physical disabilities in various locations around the city. The Centres are located in: Hoon Hay, – Dot , Ph 942 8043 Hornby – Gaye, Ph 349 5411 Papanui – Pat, Ph 351 8814 Woolston – Val, Ph 331 7328 Ashburton – Janet, Ph 03 308 … Continued

Heart Foundation of NZ

The Foundation promotes healthy lifestyles and research into heart disease. Offers advice and education for people with heart problems.

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