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Napier Friendship Force - Community Groups Napier 4112 NAPIER FRIENDSHIP FORCE EXCHANGE PROGRAMME 2010/2011 In June a small group of Napier Friendship Force club members will spend two weeks in South America, being home hosted by members of sister clubs in Chile and Peru. We still have space on this exchange for a few suitable candidates. " We depart on 31st May for Santiago, Chile. Then fly on to our first seven day home hosting with the club of La Serena. We then spend 3 days in Cusco, Peru to explore Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas. Next, we travel to our second seven day home hosting with the club of La Libertad, north of Lima. This completes our official exchange. However, several members plan to continue to southern Brazil, spending three days in Rio de Janeiro and two more at the Iguacu Falls, returning home on 26th June." If any members of the local community feel they would like to join our group, would they please contact either our Exchange Director: Jenny Connor on 06-874 3886 Phone/Fax, or the Club President: Michael Lott by email at: mikelott@actrix.co.nz , either of whom will then outline the conditions of participation and indicate the likely overall cost of the experience. Friendship Force International (FFI) is a worldwide network of clubs whose mission is to promote global understanding across the barriers that separate people. We do this by connecting people from different countries at the personal level. FFI club members are known universally as Ambassadors since their behaviour and attitudes while travelling reflect their particular culture. When local hosts open their homes to visitors from other countries and cultures, true understanding can develop through the sharing of meals, conversation and the routines of daily life. Since its founding in 1977 FFI has brought together millions of people. In 2007 alone, 5767 friendship ambassadors traveled between 58 countries, with thousands more serving as hosts. Our mission, structure and activities are described in our website: www.thefriendshipforce.org. The Napier club, whose patrons are the Mayors of Napier and Hastings, was chartered in 1984, and has approximately 40 mainly retired or semi-retired members living within a 30 km radius of Napier; we welcome inbound exchanges from other FFI clubs from around the world and will ourselves be home hosting members of the Oregon, USA club in September 2010, home hosting club members from Indonesia in 2011, and travelling to clubs in Canada, Washington and Idaho, USA in March 2011.

Age Concern - Flaxmere - Community Groups Hastings. Wednesday 3^rd March – On this day Craig Foss will be coming down to the rugby club as a Guest Speaker to talk to our people and will be open for questions if you have any at the end of his speech. Every Tuesday is our bowls day (1pm-3pm) at the Rugby Club and also Housie at the local Tavern (11am-approx. 2pm). Wednesday is our Social Day down at the Western Suburbs Rugby Club (cnr Chatham and Portsmouth Rds). March 14^th – 15^th – We have 2 representatives who will be attending the Age Concern New Zealand A.G.M. in Wellington to represent our branch at the meeting. Wednesday 31st March - $7.00 lunch day Wednesday 28^th April - $7.00 lunch day TRADE ME - For those of us that know what TradeMe is, Flaxmere Age Concern has an account on this particular website which allows us to buy and sell of goods that we no longer use or want anymore for reasonable prices. If anybody has anything that they may want to donate to Age Concern that we can sell all profits will go towards erecting our new building. You all know where our office is so donations can be dropped in here. Thank you all from Age Concern Flaxmere. Bupa Care Services Health Care Expo At Hastings Sports Centre Railway Rd Hastings On Wednesday 7th April 2010 9.30am - 2pm You are invited to attend an exhibition of Health Care providers for information and advice on services and support available to enable you to maintain your independence at home. FREE HEALTH CHECKS Displays Information and Guest Speakers from 11am In attendance: Bupa Care Services, Age Concern, Stroke Foundation, Arthiritis NZ, Budget Advisory, Te Taiwhenua and many more. For more details: Linda Apatu - 027 214 1659 Jeff Silvester - 027 290 1131 All Welcome Refreshments Available I think this is pretty much it for now murray. All of these updates are to be put on the 'What's New' page thank you mate. Hope you're well and didn't get washed up in the tsunami in the weekend =P Cheers Jaala

Age Concern C.H.B - Community Groups Waipukurau 4176 Age Concern Central Hawkes Bay TEA & COFFEE MORNING Held 2nd and last Friday of the month at the Masonic Lodge. Cost: $2 Morning Tea and $1 Housie. Raffles and sales table available. Everyone welcome. 12th & 26th March 2010 PODIATRIST We have a Podiatrist who visits once a month. The cost is $30.00 and you can book an appointment through the office on 8589 158. Friday 12th & 26th March 2010. SHOPPING TRIP Wednesday March 17th 2010 to Napier. Cost $20.00. To be paid by 10th March 2010. $5.00 non refundable deposit required SENIOR CITZ Transport Available $4.00. Next meeting will be 18th March 2010. VISUALLY IMPAIRED MEETING(VIP) 11th March 2010 at Woburn Home 1.30pm. OPERATUNITY CONCERT Friday 19th March 2010. "Three Tenors & a Soprano". Cost $40.00. Names and payment to the office by 10th March 2010. EASTER BONNET LUNCH March 31st at St Andrew's Hall. 11am onwards. Cost $8.00. Names to the office by 23rd Match please. Transport available $4.00. Prizes for best Easter bonnet/hat and a novelty hat/bonnet, entertainment and raffles.

Heretaunga Seniors - Community Groups Hastings PROGRAMME FOR MARCH 2010 Mon 1st 10am Therapeutic Exercises $5 Tues 2nd 10am Social Craft Group $5 10am Computer Class $5 Wed 3rd 10am COMMUNITY DAY $9 Country & Western Singers Thur 4th 9:30am Bowls 'n Bingo $5 Lunch & Movies $7 "Second-hand Wedding" __________________________ Mon 8th 10am Therapeutic Exercises $5 Tues 9th 10am Computer Class $5 Wed 10th 10am COMMUNITY DAY $9 Orphans Club Entertain Thur 11th 9:30am Bowls & Bingo $5 ___________________________ Mon 15th 10am Therapeutic Exercises $5 Tue 16th 10am Social Craft Group $5 10am Computer Class $5 Wed 17th 10am COMMUNITY DAY $9 St Patrick's Day (wear green) Jo McGlashan on guitar FOOT CLINIC TODAY Thur 18th 9.30am Bowls 'n Bingo $5 ______________________________ Mon 22nd 10am Therapeutic Exercises $5 Tue 23rd 10am Computer Class 3 $5 Wed 24th 9:30am BUS TRIP $40 Lunch $18, Aquarium $12.60, Bus $9.40 See newsletter for further details.29th Thur 25th 9.30am Bowls 'n Bingo $5 __________________________________ Mon 29th 10am Therapeutic Exercises $5 Tue 30th 10am Social Craft Group $5 Wed 31st 10am COMMUNITY DAY $9 Speaker: Barbara Walker, Hospital Chaplain, followed by Easter Service. Committee meet today. _______________________

The AFB Lusk Club Home Trust Inc - Community Groups Havelock North LUSK CENTRE HAVELOCK NORTH PH 877 0300 Walking group Tuesday mornings 9.45 and 10.15 Petanque Wednesdays 10.30am Gardening group 4th Monday of each month 10am. Art Deco Long afternoon tea 10 March Outing to White Pine bush 15 March Lucknow School children entertaining 17th March Mondays: Crafts, scrabble, rummikub Tuesdays: Reading group, cards, games Wednesdays: Sit and be fit, Entertainment and sing-along from 1.30pm Thursdays: Cards, 500, Chess, Rummikub Fridays: Country Dancing, croquet, scrabble, cards, rummikub For more information phone Dianne at the Centre 877 0300

Age Concern Wairoa Incorporated - Community Groups Wairoa 4108 2nd March 2010 10 am. Morning tea and presentation by Wairoa Police on safety for older people. 1.30 pm Safety in the community forum. Groups and individuals discuss what's worrying our Kaumatua when it comes to their safety. Why do young people no longer respect the elderly?

Arthritis NZ Hawkes Bay Service Centre - Community Groups Hastings 4120 Our regular radio programme is on Radio Kidnappers 1431am, Wednesday of every month, from 12.30 - 1pm Free Arthritis Information Clinics. These are held in a variety of pharmacies and health centres. Here you can discuss problems with your arthritis and receive information, education, and self management techniques. Referrals can be made onto other agencies as appropriate. Appointments are free and confidential, although family are welcome to attend with you. Please phone the agency direct for an appointment. Wednesday, March 3 @ Hauora Heretaunga, Hastings (Ph 873 7244) Wednesday, March 10 @ CHB Health Centre, Waipukurau (Ph 858 9090) Wednesday, April 7 @ Ahuriri Pharmacy, Napier (Ph 835 7948) Tuesday, April 13 @ Hauora Mahia, Mahia Beach (Ph 837 5649) Wednesday, April 14 @ Wairoa Pharmacy, Wairoa (Ph 838 7408) Wednesday, April 21 @ Tamatea Pharmacy, Napier (Ph 843 4130) "Living a Healthy Life" Self Management Course. This internationally recognised course is ideal for those with any ongoing health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, lung problems as well as arthritis. It teaches you to take control of your health problems, rather than them controlling you. Dealing with pain, fatigue, concerns with the future, effective communication and medication compliance are all covered. An evening course will be held at the end of March 2010 in Hastings. This course is being sponsored by Primary Health Organisation and only a gold coin donation is required. Day time courses will follow later in the year. For more information contact Janice Klinkhamer on 871 0982. New Arthritis Support Group. A new support group is being formed for anyone, any age with any type of arthritis. Come along to the Service Centre, 1020 Duke Street, Hastings, and join in for both social and informative meetings. Held from 1.00 - 2.30pm on the last Wednesday of the month. Cost to members is $2.00; Non-members $3.00. Contact Janice Klinkhamer, 871 0982, for more information.

Dayan Qigong - Community Groups Havelock North & Napier Stay tuned - Introductory evening coming soon!

Information 4 Disability - Community Groups Napier 4110 Most support groups' programmes are now under way for 2010. Listen out for radio broadcasts on Radio Kidnappers (1431 AM) every weekday for broadcasts from people with, and groups related to, disability. Coming up: 13th/ 14th March Sailability Regatta at Taupo 28th March HB MS Society have a Garage Sale at MS House, Austin St Onekawa in Napier 26th - 28th March- Guide Dog Appeal- Red Puppy Awareness (Puppies in training wear red cloth coats) Contact me to receive a copy of our bi monthly newsletter "Snippets" to keep up to date with what's on.

ACC Injury Prevention Consultant - Community Groups Hastings 4122 Modified Tai Chi Instructor Training - Hawke's Bay . Basic & Advanced Tai Chi Instructor Training available in Hawke's Bay in June 2010 Basic Instructor 2 day Training Course - 8/9 June 10.00am - 4.30pm Advanced Instructor 2 day Course - 10/11 June 10.00am - 4.30pm Venues to be confirmed. Register on line on the ACC website - Injury Prevention section Contact Injury Prevention Consultant - Sally Phelps for more information: Phone: 06 873 0267 or 027 220 5102 Email: