Around the Region

Staff and residents at Iona in Oamaru celebrated their cultural diversity by dressing in national costumes, enjoying a potluck meal and packing out the chapel to play housie and other games!

Balclutha’s Holmdene residents had a wonderful afternoon making chocolate treats under the guidance of chocolate maker, Alisa Dacy. They started by making a large chocolate button and then selected from an array of lollies to go on top. They also made chocolate ganache which they dipped strawberries into. It was pure joy!

Mosgiel’s Taieri Court residents had a wonderful time during a flower arranging session with some beautiful bouquets being arranged from a colourful assortment of blooms.

At the extraordinary age of 99, Shirley Gillies has decided it’s time to take a break from being the resident volunteer piano player at Iona in Oamaru. For 36 years she’s been entertaining residents, showing incredible dedication and commitment in coming to Iona for such a long time. Thank you Shirley!

The Stepping Stones team have moved to a bigger and better location in Oxford Street, South Dunedin. They have some wonderful big spaces, including a spacious kitchen, and common areas where there’s plenty of room to gather and take part in a variety of activities.

Do you receive the Winter Energy Payment but feel you can afford to do without it? If you feel you can afford your normal energy bill without this payment, you could donate the equivalent to support Family Works. Your donations will help us deliver our community services, helping people as they struggle to pay for basics such as food and power. It’s easy, donate online.

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