Notice Board - Spring

Residents finding their groove!

Residents at Elmslie House in Wanaka have started weekly dance classes, thanks to funding from the Wanaka Community Network Reconnecting Seniors programme.

Residents are being taught by Nina Hermanns, a passionate teacher who has been teaching dance for over 20 years.

Tongan cultural concert

Dressed in traditional clothing, a group from the local Tongan community entertained Iona residents in Oamaru. Singing Tongan songs and then sharing traditional Tongan food was thoroughly enjoyed by residents.

Celebrating Philippines Independence Day

Filipino staff at Holmdene in Balclutha are proud of their heritage and enjoy celebrating special events and anniversaries, including Philippines Independence Day. This year they dressed in their cultural attire, talked about the special day and what it means to them.

Fun at Holmdene

Sometimes all it takes to entertain a group of people is a simple dinosaur costume and a willing staff member! This is what we did recently at our Enliven care home, Holmdene, in Balclutha. It was a fun experience that solicited a lot of laughter from our residents and staff alike.

Stepping Stones camp

The Stepping Stones group headed to the Catlins for their annual camp. The group enjoyed plenty of adventure and great weather. It included a trek to the southernmost tip of NZ, where the icy wind blows directly from Antarctica (Slope Point). The group also enjoyed fish ‘n chips from the Blue Cod Blues van in Waikawa.

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