Issue 94 • FEBRUARY 2016

SENIOR GENERATION ACTION AND ISSUES – NELSON TASMAN

Volunteers Dave and Carol Garnett have devoted thousands of hours to the Brook Waimarama Sanctuary project 04 06 20 Bringing Antique and New Positive Nature Back Classic Boat Show Ageing Chair What a fantastic summer we’ve been having. Hopefully you’ve been able to get out and make the most of it. Mudcakes & Roses Noticeboard In this issue we meet some of the Positive Ageing Forum The recent review of the economic dedicated volunteers behind the Brook development services has resulted in Waimarama Sanctuary project. With over Positive Ageing Forum meetings are held the agency that coordinates CPAP, the 500 active volunteers putting in 30,000+ at Richmond library from 1.00pm until Economic Development Agency (EDA), hours last year, the vision behind this 3.00pm. All welcome. The first Positive being merged with Nelson Tasman project seems to have really captured Ageing Forum date has changed to Tourism (NTT). After discussion the imagination of many Nelson-Tasman Monday, 29th February 2016. residents. It’s now getting to an exciting between Nelson City Council, Tasman District Council and the EDA, it was stage with the pest-proof fence due for Positive Ageing Expo completion in May. agreed that the CPAP project needs Antique and classic boat collecting The Positive Ageing Expo is on to be put on hold until the new and restoration is a hobby practiced by again 1 April 2016. We have over 60 agency has been formally constituted people all over the world. St Arnaud in stalls already registered and with 75 and established and has agreed the Tasman region is becoming known as available, if you want a stall don’t their work stream/priorities. CPAP a hub for classic boating in New Zealand delay! To book a stall, contact Mike Chairperson Cr Judene Edgar says thanks to the annual Antique and Tasman-Jones, Tasman District that the opportunities and challenges Classic Boat Show held at Lake Rotoiti. Council Community Partnerships presented by an ageing population Mudcakes & Roses catches up with show Coordinator Ph (03) 543 8403 or email: need to be addressed, so the work organiser Pete Rainey to find out more [email protected] done so far will remain valuable. about what makes a classic boat and why people love them so much. Free Fitness, Exercise and Living in Retirement Villages We also introduce the new chairperson of the Positive Ageing Forum Charles Games for Older Adults The Commission for Financial Capability Tyrrell who shares his views on ageing & Seniors is running free seminars about living in and what he sees as the key issues for retirement villages with support from the forum in 2016. See the What’s On page for details the Retirement Villages Association of free fitness classes and games for Gardening guru Philippa Foes-Lamb tells and experienced legal practitioners. us why now is the time to attack those older adults. These seminars are for intending pesky Passionvine Hoppers and Retro retirement village residents and their Metro Ro Cambridge takes a look at Community Plan for an families. The seminars focus on things books and films that show the dark side Ageing Population update to consider before choosing to live in of technology. The first stage of the Community a retirement village and practical tips With best wishes, the Mudcakes and Planning for an Ageing Population before you sign up to live in a retirement Roses team. (CPAP) is complete. Experienced village. Speakers from the Commission, researcher Janet Taylor has researched Retirement Villages Association and Your feedback, story ideas and and collated reports on the needs legal profession will discuss types of creative writing contributions are of older people, identified key retirement village structure, costs always welcome – please email service providers, and developed a and operations. The seminars will also [email protected], call us on questionnaire and conducted an initial explain some important resident’s 03 928 0091 or write to us at Mudcakes survey of providers. The next stage, rights and where you can find out & Roses, Hothouse Communications, surveying the users and community, more information. The seminars are 4/203 Queen Street, Richmond, 7000 is on hold pending the establishment 90 minutes long and include plenty of of the new economic services agency. dedicated question and answer time

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ISSUE 94. FEBRUARY 2016 03. Brook Volunteers – Bringing Nature Back

Visiting Dave and Carol Garnett’s cosy heritage home I didn’t have my glasses on, but out of the corner of in the Brook Valley in Nelson, it’s not hard to guess my eye, I saw a grey/blue bird on the side of a tree where their interests lie. On almost every single wall alongside the usual family photos, are prints, and I was so excited – I thought it must be a kokako. drawings and photographs of birds. I couldn’t swear it, but I’m claiming it!” Dave is a self-confessed “bird fanatic” and this was one of the Dave says it’s exciting to be working with a team that’s reasons that drew him to the Brook Waimarama Sanctuary dedicated and wanting to preserve the environment. He also project when the couple moved to Nelson from Auckland to feels privileged to be able to go into pristine areas that very be closer to their two sons. few other people have seen. Initially, Dave and Carol just enjoyed the Brook Valley as “If you’ve ever seen rats, stoats or possums destroying native a pleasant walking spot. It was only when they saw an birds and plants, any contribution we can make to stopping advertisement for the Brook Waimarama Sanctuary Field it is so satisfying.” Officer position that they discovered the plans to create a Carol has also become involved as a volunteer after retiring 700 hectare wildlife sanctuary on the site of a former Water in June 2015. “The day after I retired, I got a phone call asking Reserve owned by Nelson City Council. if I’d be able to help out with administration in the Brook Dave says coming from England, a project on that scale was Sanctuary office! I have a good knowledge of computers and “totally unknown.” systems. I don’t get to do any of the sexy stuff, I just deal with At that stage, Dave and Carol were both busy working - Dave, the paperwork!” she says. as a secondary school technology teacher and Carol as an Carol and Dave both say one of the things they’ve enjoyed administrator. When Dave retired six years ago, he planned to most about volunteering with The Brook Waimarama help out at an engineering workshop, but that fell through and Sanctuary Trust is the great people they’ve met, including he instead found himself signing up as a volunteer with The several young interns from overseas. Brook Waimarama Sanctuary Trust. “One of the nice things is that it’s such a diverse group. There Handy with a hammer, Dave was soon roped into doing odd are a lot of people who are older, some with limited abilities jobs such as building cupboards, shelves and fixing toilet physically, but they are still able to contribute in some way. doors at the visitors centre. After a few months, he was asked We have young people and old people. It’s also good to see to join the Asset Team responsible for all aspects of building young people from other countries who are taking an interest and maintenance of the fence and other facilities. and spreading the word,” says Carol. As part of the Asset Team, Dave has worked on some major Carol says she chose to be involved because there is so much building projects including a garage/workshop/storage shed, an focus on the bad news in the world and what’s going wrong, outdoor education deck and stage for school groups built about it can sometimes feel overwhelming. half a kilometre into the bush, surveying for the fence and most “If you do a little bit in your own backyard, that’s all you can do. recently, building flat-pack emergency huts in remote areas. You feel like you can do something positive and it’s so satisfying.” “I love building things and my passion is birds. I’ve General Manager Hudson Dodd says its volunteers like Carol and Dave who are the backbone of the whole project. seen robins, weka, tomtits, harriers… one day,

04. Mudcakes and Roses Key Facts • The Brook Waimarama Sanctuary is a community- based initiative working to create a pest-free wildlife sanctuary close to the Nelson city centre. • The Sanctuary will extend over 700 hectares of a former Water Reserve owned by Nelson City Council. Most of the site comprises mature beech “Dave and Carol are a shining example of the people who forest with occasional huge podocarps. The dedicate significant amounts of time and energy to the southern part of the site is diverse broadleaved project, which is a testament to the quality of the vision forest on land cleared in the 19th Century. Over behind it. Each of them work multiple days a week, showing 250 species of plants have been recorded and the how passionate they are about the project. birdlife includes rare species such as NZ falcon, “As a community-based initiative, the project has always yellow-crowned parakeets, weka and robins. been of, by, for and about volunteers. Volunteers have made • Key to creating the Brook Waimarama Sanctuary it what it is by putting in literally tens of thousands of hours. is construction of a pest-proof fence 14km long, We calculated over 30,000 hours per year and last year we had to enclose the area, and to eradicate all the pest over 500 volunteers,” he says. mammals within it. Hudson says volunteers come in “all shapes and sizes” and • The full cost of fence construction and removal work across a range of different areas which can be broadly of the pests ($4.7M) has been raised to date, and categorised into Field and Administration roles. fundraising is ongoing for visitor facilities. “The skill base is truly huge,” says Hudson. “It’s not an • This will enable the re-creation of a historic piece overstatement to say that the project wouldn’t be happening at of New Zealand which today is only found on a all without them including the Board of Trustees – all volunteers, few offshore islands. Resident birds, reptiles and who started the project and are now responsible for governance.” invertebrates will flourish and species previously The pest-proof fence is three quarters built and due for completion lost from the area will be re-introduced. in May 2016. While its completion will be a major milestone, it will • The site is an ideal size and location. It is a short also mark the beginning of a new phase for the project. distance from Nelson City, Stoke and Richmond “The fence is long awaited and has been a focus and dream with forested corridors to take birdlife from the for many years. While it has been seen as an end goal for sanctuary into these areas and into residents’ fundraising, the fence is not an end, it’s actually the beginning gardens. It is joined to the south to 100,000 plus of the real work of reintroducing species,” he says. hectares of native forest including the Mt Richmond Conservation Area. Get Involved • The project was launched in 2004 and has strong There are many ways to be involved in the project. community involvement and support. It is Volunteer roles include administration support, bird administered by a charitable trust that includes monitoring, fence maintenance, invasive plant control, representatives from local iwi. lizard monitoring, public events, track cutting, trapping • Both Nelson City Council and Tasman District Council and visitor centre. You can also become a Friend of the contributed funding for the fence project ($1M Brook, make a donation or sponsor a fencepost. See the and $300k respectively), and Nelson City Council Brook website for details www.brooksanctuary.org.nz contributes an annual operational grant ($70k). or call 03 546 2422.

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ISSUE 94. FEBRUARY 2016 05. Antique and Classic Boatshow

The stunning vista of Lake Rotoiti provides a picture the area and have always wanted to try and do an event perfect backdrop for the annual Antique and Classic there. There’s also a strong boating heritage on Rotoiti, both Boat Show, now in its 17th year. Mudcakes and Roses with recreational boats and with race boats. The challenge for us is that it’s an alpine environment and even though the caught up with show organiser Pete Rainey to find weather can be beautiful, at other times it can be extremely out why St Arnaud is becoming known as a centre challenging – we’ve even had snow on occasions, not right for classic boating in New Zealand and the growing around the boats, but certainly down the ranges on either side interest in the hobby of building and restoring of the lake! It can be very challenging when it gets cold and classic boats. southerly, but that’s just part of the charm and people tend to enjoy it regardless. How did the show get started? Tell us about the team behind the event… I first thought of doing a show back in 1999 because I had an old There's been a core team of a few individuals for a few years, boat that I'd found in a field on the way up to Lake Rotoiti. This and it’s a really strong supportive team from the person who boat was called La Paloma and it was one that I'd known when puts up the marquee to manning administration to calling I was a kid up at the lake. I bought it and started doing it up and races to doing all the rubbish and helping out on the gate. It’s getting interested in antique boats. I also started subscribing a great bunch of people, I can't name them all individually, but to an American antique boat magazine and noticed that there I’m very grateful to them and we love coming together for the were a lot of antique and classic boat shows happening in the event every year. States and I thought ‘nobody is doing that in New Zealand’ – at least, not that I knew of, so that’s when I kicked it off. Are there other shows like this in New Zealand? I basically just took some photos up at the lake of a little boat Not that I know of. There are other classic boat events in that I'd made for my father, had some posters made and put New Zealand – a big one that happens in Auckland, but that’s them out there and waited to see what would it happen. on the sea and involves large boats like launches and yachts. How has it grown since that time? There's also a classic boat run or parade at Lake Rotoiti in the North Island but they don't display on land, they just tootle In our first year we had about 35 boats and we thought ‘gosh around on the lake. Our show is quite different in that we that’s great’ so we just kept on growing really. Normally we have the boats on display on land during the morning so that get between 130 to 150 boats, depending on what’s happening people can actually wander around and get up real close, in the main centres. The Christchurch earthquakes put a bit talk to the owners and have a look in them – that’s part of of a dent in things for a couple of years. We get boats from all the difference. around the country – from Warkworth to Invercargill. People come from all over New Zealand and Australia and we’ve had How popular is the pastime of building and restoring people tell us they’ve come over especially for the show from the United States and the United Kingdom, so it’s definitely classic boats? getting a bit of a reputation. Between 1500 and 2000 people It’s definitely growing and we know that our show has triggered turn up including the boat owners. a lot of people to restore boats or build new boats to classic designs. I know the classic car, classic motorbike and classic Why hold the event at Lake Rotoiti? aeroplane scene is pretty strong. This show provides a real focus It’s quite a challenging venue! Obviously it’s a beautiful setting for people who are interested in getting into classic boating and for boat show – it really is one of the most stunning views in it can be an extremely affordable way of boating. Boats don’t New Zealand if not the world in terms of viewing the boats. need to cost a lot of money and in my experience, small boats I've been coming to Rotoiti since I was a kid and I really love with modest engines can be just as much fun as great big boats.

06. Mudcakes and Roses We’re also seeing growing interest from young people and women. We had two boats last year that won prizes that were made by people in their 20s or younger so age is certainly no barrier – it’s not the domain of old people at all. It’s fantastic to see the energy and enthusiasm from young people. What is it about antique and classic boats that appeals to people do you think? It brings back memories from the past – often people have had an experience when they were younger or in the old days of classic boats and wish that they could see that kind of boat centre of classic boating in New Zealand. That’s our mission – again, then they come along to the show and are reminded of just in a quiet sort of way. It’s our intention to get a trust up and what boating used to be like. We’ve had some people come running soon to foster classic boating and to really make the along and find boats that they knew when they were kids. museum a must-see attraction. Already it’s getting quite a lot We had a couple of 90 year old guys from the West Coast who of patronage. We hope to fill it up with more boats and more saw a yacht that they'd sailed on 60 years ago and hadn't seen displays and interactive stuff – to develop it as a good regional since – those sorts of things are very special. museum that can display some of the amazing old classic boats that we have around this region. Any particular favourite boats over the years? Give us the dates & details for this year’s show… All boats that I own are my favourites! They have to be, otherwise I wouldn't own them. But look, I'm really enthusiastic about a boat The show is on 5 & 6 March 2016 at Lake Rotoiti, St Arnaud. that my business partner and I are doing up at the moment which We ask for a $15 donation per person or $20 for the weekend is an Elray III – a really great old racing hydroplane from 1967. and school kids are free. We have a big food tent that’s run We’re going through a very slow and protracted restoration of that by the local school fundraising committee so there’s lots boat. It will be on display at this year’s show so people can see the of food and drink available on site as well. You can see progress so far. It’s a great old racing boat that goes 150mile an further details on our website www.nzclassicboats.com hour and at one stage was the fastest boat in New Zealand. or people are welcome to get in touch with me on email [email protected] How many classic boats have you restored over the years, and do you keep them? I’ve lost count of the number of boats I’ve restored over the years – and I’m not allowed to say! We’ve now got a big Antique and Need support and Classic Boat Museum at St Arnaud. It opened about 18 months ago in a brand new shed in behind the shop and we've got about 30 boats in there. They don't all belong to me of course! professional care What makes an “antique or classic” boat? in your own home? Are there certain criteria? No. I always say to people it really doesn't matter – if you think it’s a classic, it is. Some boats may be brand new but maybe they’ve been built to an old design. Fibreglass boats can also be classics – there's a huge movement in the States called ‘Fibreglassics’ for people who are into older fibreglass boats. What can people expect to see at this year’s show? We’ll have a huge range from steamboats to big mahogany runabouts through to racing hydroplanes, racing yachts and small sea canoes. We also get quite a lot of clinkers. From early morning on both days you can wander around the boats on land, chat with the owners and view displays about their Call Nelson’s qualified provider of restoration or rebuild. In the afternoon, you can watch the races home based support services. on the lake. They’re always a lot of fun. The show is always special. This year, we’re hoping to have a visit from Peter Knight Contact our branch: Jnr and maybe his dad, Peter Knight who is a famous boat racer. Suite 3 Level 1 Peter Knight Jnr has just done up his dad’s old boat Bel Air and 355 Lower Queen Street hopefully that will be there at the show for people to see. Richmond What are the plans for the future of the show? Ph. 0800 263 562 or 03 548 2009 It’s certainly our intention to keep the energy and enthusiasm Email: [email protected] for classic boating going and to really stamp Lake Rotoiti as the Wesite: www.healthcarenz.co.nz

ISSUE 94. FEBRUARY 2016 07. GARDENING

new growth and more flowers. If your Great Time to Plant roses are showing signs of stress, give them a good amount of fish compost and/or sheep manure, then mulch. Veges Passionvine hoppers are rearing Hi, it’s a new gardening year with lots of enjoyment their heads all around the garden at the moment. As the name suggests ahead in the coming months. This summer has been they love passionfruit vines but will an unusual one so far, with the driest December in also attack citrus, beans, grapevines, fifty years, more wind than usual and fluctuating tomatoes, cucumbers, courgettes or temperatures. It’s easy to become frustrated at this any other succulent stems, sucking Philippa Foes-Lamb time of year but take heart, cooler weather will be the life out of them. If you have a here before we know it. really bad infestation you will hardly be able to see the stems for the hoppers. In late January/early-mid February the juveniles appear and this is the time to launch an attack with your fingertips or hit them with your favourite spray, preferably organic. They are easily recognisable because they have ‘’fluffy-bums’’, which is what we gardeners love to call them. By the time they are adults it is almost impossible to kill them because as their name suggests they ‘’hop’’ very well. Early summer-flowering shrubs will benefit from a trim now. This will encourage new growth that will harden off before the cooler weather hits. Hebes in particular become straggly very quickly so it’s important to give them a thorough trim as the flowers die off. If you have large hebes that are mostly bare, have a close look for new growth on the lower branches and cut right back to it. Dead-heading perennials and annuals regularly will encourage new growth and more flowers well into late Autumn.

A juvenile Passionvine Hopper – get them now before they start hopping! If you have any questions or topic suggestions, I’d love it if you would email me at [email protected] or write to me c/- Mudcakes and Roses. Autumn-fruiting raspberries will be putting on good growth My radio show, Green Thumbs & Dirty Fingers is full of and flowers now so it’s the perfect time to ensure they are more gardening tips and airs each fortnight on Fresh weed free, composted, mulched and watered as deeply as FM, Nelson-Tasman 104.8, Golden Bay 95.0 on Tuesday water restrictions allow as this will help ensure a good crop. at 10.40am, replayed the following Saturday at 2.40pm. Trim any stone-fruit trees that have cropped, removing dead Happy gardening. or diseased wood. Leafy greens such as lettuces, silverbeet and spinach can struggle at this time of year so it’s a good idea to plant them in an area that only gets morning sun. This will give them a rest from the intense afternoon heat and help prevent bolting Heirloom Perennial Nursery & Art Studio to seed. The key to succulent greens is keeping them growing My nursery specialises in hardy perennials, quickly and evenly so they don’t get stressed. If you don’t particularly gorgeous cranesbill geraniums. have the right semi-shady spot in your garden, plant them in containers so they can be moved around. A selection of my mixed-media creations (unique gift tags, journal covers, decorative magnets etc), most Tomatoes will be in full growth now and fruit will be ripening with a botanical theme, are available for purchase so continue to give them a bi-weekly liquid feed. Remove all the old leaves or any leaves that are shading your fruit as this from my studio. Commissions welcomed. lets maximum sunlight reach the tomatoes, aiding ripening. Now Open Mondays and Keep your capsicums, chillis, courgettes and eggplants weed Thursdays 10.00 am – 4.00 pm free and well-mulched. Harvesting courgettes regularly Philippa Foes-Lamb, encourages them to produce more and also eliminates the 25 Maisey Rd, Redwood Valley ‘’what to do with this marrow’’ scenario. Ph: 03 544 3131 or 021 522 775 Continue to dead-head your roses back to a healthy fat bud. Email: [email protected] A sharp diagonal cut just above the bud will encourage strong

08. Mudcakes and Roses using technology to destroy shady The Retro Metro individuals and corporations. In The Wire, a U.S. TV series, present- I’ve been doing a techno-spring-clean in an attempt day Baltimore is the dystopia where to rationalise the content and set up of my two corrupt or under-funded institutions computers, my smartphone and tablets. The lead to crime and human misery. The process has driven me to the brink of insanity. How same team produced Treme, to rationalise the thousands of misnamed folders, a TV series set in post-Hurricane New Orleans showing ordinary people duplicated files, and unlabelled photos they jointly struggling to rebuild their lives contain? How to access all those other files stored in the face of clumsy, indifferent Ro Cambridge in “the cloud” and barricaded behind passwords bureaucracy and corporate I’ve forgotten? corruption. Great musical performances punctuate the show and infuse it with a life-affirming joyousness. Books Spring-cleaning in the real world of journalism like Five Days at Memorial: Life and Death in a is a cinch in comparison. Neither Storm-Ravaged Hospital by Sheri Fink, and does it induce the same levels Zeitoun by Dave Eggers reveal how rapidly of paranoia. Tracking my own the same disaster distorted notions of labyrinthine connections to compassion and justice. web-based services has been an However, for a comprehensive guide to unpleasant reminder that even a all the anxieties which might prey upon single Gmail, Google, Tweet, or the 21st century human mind, you must Facebook gives you an existence read 11,002 Things to be Miserable About in cyberspace which you cannot by Lia and Nick Romeo. You’ll find plenty reverse. And then who knows what to agonise over, from elective surgery Forces of Darkness can molest your and Robert Mugabe, to bubble gum-flavoured ice cream and cyber-self with impunity? public executions. These paranoid thoughts have influenced my grim selection of books and films this month, beginning with Cormac McCarthy’s novel The Road in which a father leads his young son through a grim post-apocalyptic American landscape. It feels as if the only tenderness left in the world lies between the man and the boy as they travel in search of refuge. The deeply unsettling British TV drama series Black Mirror plunges us into the darkest depths of technological possibility to reveal “the way we might be living in 10 minutes’ time if Wensley RESTH HOME & ouseRETIREMENT VILLAGE we’re clumsy.” Canadian author Margaret Atwood may dismiss sci-fi as “talking squids in outer space”, STUDIOS AVAILABLE but in novels like Oryx and Crake, and The Year of the Flood she too explores how current technologies such as human genetic engineering and biological weapons are likely to create distinctly dystopian futures. Classics like 1984 by George Orwell and Brave New World by Aldous Huxley are reminders of just how prescient fiction writers often are. Other writers and TV-makers don’t need to look into the future for horrible dramatic possibility. They reveal what’s OWNER OPERATED FACILITY dystopic in the present or recent For independent older people who wish to have security past, rather than in some distant and services available. future. U.S. TV series Mr Robot • 24 hour Nurse Call • Meals provided features a highly anxious young • Licence to occupy available man who finds real life rather • Access to activities programme, baffling, but who is a savant in spacious grounds, weekly shopping cyberspace. By day he works as a cyber-security engineer. By night Please phone Tony or Helen Coombs at he’s a vigilante computer hacker Wensley House - 49 Wensley Road - Phone 544 4099

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10. Mudcakes and Roses LIBRARIES

What’s Happening at Tasman Libraries? BeWell Books If you and your health professional think you may benefit from reading more about your condition, they will issue you with a These days many people’s first port of call to find out BeWell Books voucher. All you need to do is take the voucher about health issues is the internet. And while there’s into either Richmond or Motueka Library and exchange it for nothing wrong with that, there are times when a a book from the BeWell Books selection. The books are easily more considered and in-depth approach provides identified by the BeWell label on the spine. And any rental added reassurance or helpful advice. That’s where charges are waived on new BeWell Books. Tasman District Libraries BeWell Books scheme You do need to be a member of Tasman District Libraries. If you are not a member, just bring along proof of identification comes in. Books can help with understanding and and address. Signing up is easy. managing a range of commonly experienced health BeWell Books can also be borrowed without a voucher. problems, such as depression, anxiety and stress, However normal library rental charges apply to new items. chronic pain and heart health. Currently the BeWell Books scheme is available at Richmond Tasman District Libraries and Nelson Bays Primary Health and Motueka Libraries. have worked together to offer the BeWell Books health information scheme to people living in Tasman District. Based on the successful UK initiative, Books on Prescription, BeWell Books have been carefully selected and approved by specialists from Nelson Bays Primary Health. With BeWell Books you’re assured you’re reading credible and up to date information.

Learn at your Library in 2016

The library is a space for lifelong learning – at your own pace, using our books and resources, or more formally. Nelson Public Libraries are planning a range of learning opportunities in 2016, with classes, talks, information displays and more – and we are always keen to hear what you want us to offer, so let us know. All classes are listed on the Libraries’ website. Bookings are In February we have two new programmes: essential, and book early, because they fill quickly. In addition to classes, one-on-one IT tutorial assistance is Te Reo offered at our Device Advice sessions. Māori language for beginners. This is a free ten week Te Reo For information and booking details about all of our programme, taught by Cindy Batt, Library Assistant and programmes see the library website: qualified Te Reo tutor, will run on Wednesdays, 12.30-1.30 www.nelsonpubliclibraries.co.nz from 10 February. The classes will be fun and interactive. Tai Chi Tai Chi will be taught by members of the Nelson Taoist Tai Chi Club, with a free taster session on Thursday 11 February, 12-1, followed by a six week programme for $30. Stretch your mind and body! Computer and device classes have proved very popular for the Nelson Community. A wide variety of free tutorials are being offered again this year, both at Elma Turner and Stoke Libraries, from basic skills using the Internet, using a Tablet, MS Word, Spreadsheets to newspapers online, Library Apps, research databases, social media and Minecraft for adults.

ISSUE 94. FEBRUARY 2016 11. AgingAging andand YourYour EyesEyes

What vision changes are normal with age?

• Needing glasses to see up close. • Having trouble adjusting to glare. • Having difficulty telling apart some colors. • Needing more light to see well.

Are vision loss and blindness a normal part of aging?

But as you age, you are at higher risk for developing No! age-related eye diseases and conditions:

Age-related macular Cataract Diabetic retinopathy degeneration (AMD)

Damage to the Clouding of the lens Damage to blood macula of the eye. of the eye. vessels in the retina.

Glaucoma Dry eye Low vision

HEALTH Damage to the Eyes do not make Difficulty seeing, even optic nerve. enough tears. with glasses, medicine, or surgery.

AgingAging andand YourYour EyesEyes Are there warning signs? Many eye diseases have no early warning signs but can be detected through a comprehensive dilated eye exam. What vision changes are normal with age?

UNDILATED PUPIL DILATED PUPIL • Needing glasses to see up close. • Having trouble adjusting to glare. • Having difficulty telling apart some colors. • Needing more light to see well.

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Portion Portion of retina of retina Are vision loss and blindness a normal part of aging? that can that can be seen be seen through through But as you age, you are at higher risk for developing undilated dilated pupil. pupil. No! age-related eye diseases and conditions: OPTIC NERVE PUPIL OPTIC NERVE PUPIL Age-related macular Cataract Diabetic retinopathy degeneration (AMD)

What can I do to protect my sight?

• Have regular dilated eye exams. • Know your family’s eye health history. • Be physically active. • Eat a diet rich in fish and green leafy veggies. • Control your diabetes if you have it. Damage to the Clouding of the lens Damage to blood • Stop smoking. macula of the eye. vessels in the retina. of the eye. • Wear sunglasses and a brimmed hat outside. • Wear protective eyewear when working Glaucoma Dry eye Low vision around your house or playing sports.

What if I’ve already lost vision?

Help is available. Talk with your eye care professional about vision rehabilitation.

Damage to the Eyes do not make Difficulty seeing, even optic nerve. enough tears. with glasses, medicine, or surgery.

Where can I learn more about vision and aging? AreWhere there can warning I learn signs?more about vision and aging?

Visit www.nei.nih.gov/agingeyeSource: National Eye Institute, 2013 Many eye diseases have no early warning signs but can be detectedVisit www.nei.nih.gov/agingeye through a comprehensive dilated eye exam. Source: National Eye Institute, 2013

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CreatePortion a uniquePortion and meaningful farewell of retina of retina that can that can be seen be seen through through undilated dilated pupil. pupil.We can provide every service and option, and leave you with OPTIC NERVE PUPIL OPTICmemories NERVE of PUPILa lifetime of love. What can I do to protect my sight?544 4400 • Have regular dilated eye exams. • Know your family’swww.wrfs.co.nz eye health history. • Be physically active. • Eat a diet rich in fish and green leafy veggies. • Control your diabetes if you have it. 12. Mudcakes and Roses• Stop smoking. • Wear sunglasses and a brimmed hat outside. • Wear protective eyewear when working around your house or playing sports.

What if I’ve already lost vision?

Help is available. Talk with your eye care professional about vision rehabilitation.

Where can I learn more about vision and aging?

Visit www.nei.nih.gov/agingeye

Source: National Eye Institute, 2013 CROSSWORD

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Free Older Adult’s Exercise scenery, the fresh Nelson air and the Come and celebrate the best of Rock & Events sounds of music while dancing in the All about Apples and Roll on the format it was supposed Brought to you by the team at park. A great social experience for to be heard on...VINYL! DJ Elrolio has everyone, regardless of you dancing Now – Thursday 30th June 2016 over 2000 pieces of Vinyl on site here Richmond Aquatic Centre in IT'S ALL ABOUT APPLES at the conjunction with Nelson City Council. ability (even for those with two left at The Playhouse, so you better believe feet). This experience is all about Motueka District Museum this there will be variety and great tunes. Vitality - designed to assist in increased summer. The museum has a major stability, respiratory function, pelvic guided movement to music and will Doors open 6pm, Vinyl from 7pm. leave your feet tapping for days exhibition covering the history, FREE TO ALL. The PlayHouse Cafe and and back mobility. The experience will transportation, types and economic be gradual and guided and is a great (Add in the Whats On Fitness classes Theatre, 171 Westdale Road, Mapua jpeg image with class times) benefits to the district of APPLES. way to become or continue being Before this exhibition closes in June, 2016 Tasman Bay active in a social setting! Set in some of International Kai there will be activities for children Snapper Classic Nelson's beautiful parks. Festival 2016 and adults (practice your apple Ageless Yoga – Enjoy the benefits peeling skills now!) Watch out for Saturday 20th February 2016 of yoga with a step by step approach Monday 8th February 2016 specific events in local advertising. A one day team’s fishing competition to developing strength, flexibility, The eighth annual International Kai 10.00am until 3.00pm daily, Motueka in Tasman Bay with massive prizes up good breathing habits, concentration Festival is on again this Waitangi Museum and Muses Café, 136- for grabs. Average Weight Snapper and relaxation. Each class will work Day Holiday with Founders Heritage 138 High Street Motueka http:// winner gets a $10,000 DNA Boat through the fundamental principles of Park and Whakatu Marae working motuekadistrictmuseum.org.nz/ and Honda Marine 4 stroke engine. Yoga. Enhancing your energy levels, closely together to present a range Fresh filleted snapper fillets will be develop strength, flexibility, core of traditional and international Nelson Opera in the Park auctioned with 100% of the money strength, and improve your breathing foods to sample. Whakatu Marae raised going to Coastguard Nelson. Saturday 13th February 2016 habits. Our experienced instructor can will also host a Powhiri, a traditional Grab your mates and get a team of 4 Nelson Opera in the Park is back with guide those whom have never tried welcome for visitors to the Marae, people together to enter and have a some of New Zealand’s best opera yoga all the way to the advanced. at 10.30am. There will be a huge chance of 10's of thousands of dollars singers alongside a stellar line-up of Timeless Games – Join us for an variety of international foods on offer of prizes. Fishing starts from 5am, contemporary performers. Bring a afternoon of active games in the park made by families living in the Nelson Weigh in from 12pm - 4pm, Public picnic and soak up the atmosphere including petanque, croquet, and community. Food, live music Kapa Fish Auction 4pm - 5pm, Prize giving for this wonderful night of music in badminton. A great social experience Haka performances, stalls. Entry by 5pm -6pm, Band playing until late. the open air. With affordable ticket for those looking for fun through to the gold coin donation. 10.30am - 3.30pm The Speights Ale House Nelson, 99 prices, this is a world-class event that competitive. Movement is more fun with Pōwhiri at 10.30am, Founders Quarantine Rd, Annesbrook, Nelson everyone can enjoy. 7.30pm - 10pm, when it’s a game, see you in the park. Heritage Park, 87 Atawhai Drive, 7011. $200 for Team of 4. Tickets from gates open at 5.30pm, Trafalgar Park, Dancing in the Park – Take in the Nelson. Entry also at Whakatu Marae Ticketing Website ph. 0273122911. Trafalgar Street, Nelson. Adults $25, Child (5-15) $5, Child under 5 Free [plus Brightwater Wine & Food TicketDirect service fees]. Tickets from Festival (BWFF) Ticketdirect, Theatre Royal, iSITE ph. I needed help to 03 548 3840; 0800 224 224. Sunday 21st February 2016 BWFF celebrates sensational sounds, feel confident in Dovedale Country wine, food, and summer. Hold onto Affair Festival your summer holiday groove, grab my home again family and friends and head to the - Access was Sunday 14th February 2016 Brightwater Wine & Food Festival, Celebrate Valentine's at the Dovedale for all-day music & entertainment, there. Country Affair. Enjoy a real country fantastic food, and award-winning occasion with entertainment and lots wine and beer. Enjoy fun for all of free activities for the whole family. Janet ages... including the Kids. Plenty With live music all day and so much to of free parking, Motor Homes see and do, you'll want to make a day welcome. Alternately Bus from of it. Ample parking, including disabled Nelson/Richmond or ride directly to parking, with a shuttle bus between the venue via the Great Tasman Cycle the Hall, Church and Reserve for those Trail. 11.00am – 5.00pm, Middle- needing assistance. Cash EFTPOS Earth Vineyards, Bryant Road, facility for a small fee. Entry is $2 for Brightwater. Also Bus from Nelson adults, children free. Please NO DOGS. or bike the Great Tasman Cycle Trail. 11am - 4pm, Dovedale Recreational EarlyBird $15, Gate Sales $20, Under Reserve, Dovedale Road, Adult $2 12yr Free. No BYO, No Food, All Vinyl Rock and No Pets. Tickets from our website Make yourself at home Roll Night! www.bwff.co.nz with Access Friday 19th February 2016 Whether you require nursing services, personal care or even just a hand around the house, our PLEASE NOTE: What’s On is for one-off events in Nelson and Tasman that are likely to be of interest to Mudcakes & Roses readers. Most of fully qualified team supports you to live the information is taken from the regional events database – independently in your community. www.itson.co.nz and preference for inclusion is given to community events. Details of regular events and activities that used to feature on Talk to your GP or give us a call on this page can now be found in the Recreation & Service Directory. 0800 284 663.

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ServiceFOR FULL LISTINGS GO TO WWW.FOUND.ORG.NZ Directory 2016 Golden Bay Motupipi Indoor Bowling Wednesday Walkers Chair Yoga alternate walks, contact Club Meet at Information Centre Fridays at 11a.m. Weekly, Frances Neumann Ph. 03 528 Age Concern Thursday nights, 7.30 pm at carpark, Takaka, leaving gentle stretch and breathing 4559. Offering support services, The Motupipi Hall. 9.00 am. Bring morning tea, sessions at Weka House, Supper and games for $1. raincoat etc, light boots or Old Wharf Road. Ph Delia Motueka and District information and advocacy to Historical Association older people in the Bay. Our Nancy Ph 03 525 9491. walking shoes. Contacts: 0212 398 969. Graham and Denise Rogers Meets fourth Saturday of the services include Elder Abuse Pohara Bowling Club Cycling month, April to November, & Neglect advice and support, Ph. 03 525 9948. Alan Gotlieb Jennifer Ph 03 525 9621. Ph. 03 525 8209. Thursday night social biking Community House, Decks and an accredited visitor group meets 5.45 pm out Reserve, 1.30 pm. service. Phone the office, Probus Hope the back of Coppins Cycles Coralie Ph 03 528 8241 or 62 Oxford Street, Richmond, Joan Ph 03 525 9224. (New World carpark). No Patsy Ph 03 528 5003. on 03 544 7624. Puramahoi Table Tennis Hope Midweek fancy lycra, no expensive gear Badminton Club Motueka Bowling Club Astanga Yoga Rene Ph 03 525 7127. required, Carolyn Ph 03 541 9200. no fees. Rides about 12km. Sue Ph. 03 528 9121 GB Community Centre, Relaxation and Peter Ph. 03 528 5412. Tuesdays 5.45 pm, Restoration Yoga Nelson Veterans Tennis Club Diabetes Support Group Doris or Keryn Ph 03 525 9525. Hope Courts every Thursday Heather Smith Ph. 03 528 9689. Motueka District Museum $10 per class, regular classes Summer (Dec-March) Thursdays 9.00 am, and private sessions in Takaka. Ph 03 547 6916. Michelle or Pam Ph 03 525 9033. Gym & Fitness Centre Monday to Friday 10-3, appointments essential. Mapua Studio Gym 275 Sunday 10-2. Winter (April – Belly Dancing Terry Ph. 03 525 7422. Catherine Ph. 03 528 4000. November) Tuesday to Friday Line Dancing (New Class) Senior Citizens Hall, Mondays 10-3, Sunday 10-2. Closed SeniorNet [Golden Bay] Thurs morning, Mapua - Hills 5.00-6.00 pm. Hearing Therapy Services Public Holidays. 140 High Beginner courses in home Community Church, Sunday Leena, Ph. 03 525 9393. Life Unlimited St.Ph 03 528 7660. computing, based in School Hall, 10.00am – Free MOH service 16+. Genealogical Group clubrooms at the Takaka 11.30am (Beginners) Class. Screening, guidance with Motueka Senior Citizen’s Sally Ph. 03 525 8086 or Email Showgrounds. Morfydd Contact: Sue Wilson management of hearing loss Assn Inc [email protected] Ph 03 525 7465. Ph 03 528 6788 or 027 435 issues including tinnitus Pah st Motueka (behind the Gentle Exercise Classes Sit and Be Fit 8700 or email: Monthly clinic JIF Hospital Motueka Library) (through Golden Bay Physio Golden Bay Community [email protected] Community Health Services. If you are 50 plus you are Bookings @ Nelson NNS welcome to come and Clinic) Held at Golden Bay Centre, Tuesdays 10.30 am- Low-Impact Aerobics reception 03 547 2814 participate Community Hospital, 11.30 am. $2 donation. and Pilates Indoor bowls – Mon & Wed Mondays 10.00 – 11.00 am. Jacinda, Ph 03 525 8770. Wakefield, Upper Moutere Indoor Bowls 1.30-3.00pm. Fun sessions- No charge. Erica Ph. 03 525 9708. and Mapua. Tai Chi for Arthritis Motueka Senior Citizens Hall. great light exercise, no serious Lynda Ph 03 543 2268. Golden Bay Contract Bridge Ann Ph 03 525 8437. George. Ph 03 528 7960. competition. Contact – Terry Club Takaka Golf Club Mapua Friendship Club Line Dancing 03 528 7104 or George 03 528 Leigh Ph 03 525 9744. Ph 03 525 9054. Mapua Public Hall Thurs night, Motueka 7960 Rummikub – Thursdays Golden Bay Garden Club Valerie Ph 03 540 3685. Memorial Hall, Pah Street, Takaka Golf Club Ladies Motueka. 6.30pm Beginners 1-3pm. Scrabble-like game Diane Ph 03 525 6121. Mapua Bowling Club Section Class (merges into) 6.45pm but using numbers. Contact- Dave Ph 03 540 2934. Golden Bay Patchwork and G. Turley Ph 03 525 9122 or Improver Class (merges into) Mavis Win 03 526 8796 Quilters Guild Email [email protected] SeniorNet (Motueka) Easy Intermediate. Classes Various activities – 2nd Liza Ph 03 524 8487. Takaka Spinning Group Computer learning for the finish at 9.00pm. Contact: Friday of the month 1.30- Sue Wilson Ph 03 528 6788 3.30pm Hearing Therapy Services Jan Ph 03 525 9374. over 55s at 42 Pah St. or 027 435 8700 or email: Fun, simple games, darts, Life Unlimited Maureen Ph 03 528 0630. Takaka Table Tennis [email protected] cards etc. Contact – Dylis Free MOH service 16+ Rene Ph 03 525 7127. Motueka Rutter 03 528 8960 providing screening, guidance Marching Housie – 3rd Friday of the University of the Third Age with management of hearing Age Concern Motueka Veteranettes month 2-3.pm. Contact – Dot (U3A) loss issues including tinnitus Support services, information Marching Team McNabb 027717018 or Dylis Moira Ph 03 525 7202. 2 Monthly clinic. Bookings and advocacy to older people in Bev Ph 03 528 9125. Rutter 03 528 8960 Contact Heartlands Motueka. Our services include Upright and Able for Falls Monthly social – 4th Friday of 03 525 6151 Elder Abuse & Neglect advice Motueka 50+ Walking Group Prevention the month, 2-3.30pm and support, and an accredited All walks leave Deck’s Reserve Free 4-week course for those Speakers or entertainment. Indoor Bowls/Cards visitor service for older people. carpark, where transport over 65 who have had a fall. Light refreshments served Senior Citizens Clubrooms, Office: 62 Oxford St, Richmond. is arranged. To see the Ph: 03 543 7838 or email at each session. Annual subs Monday afternoons 1.30pm – Ph 03 544 7624. walks schedule, go to www. 4.00pm. [email protected]. motueka50pluswalkers.org. $15.00 and $2.00 for each Mary Ph 03 525 8445. nz for more information and Better Breathing Classes nz. Meetings on the last Thurs session. No prior experience registration. Held 2nd & 4th Mondays of the of each month in the RSA needed as assistance is Marble Mountain Country month starting from the 22nd Club, High Street, Motueka, available. Music Club Uruwhenua Women’s February 2016 2.30 – 3.45pm 9.30 am. 2nd and 4th Sunday of each Institute Motueka Recreation Centre St John’s Hall, Motueka. Contacts: Secretary Gill Gately month at the Senior Citizens 2nd Tuesday each month Senior Activity Programmes Light exercise with a focus on Ph. 03 528 5399, President Club rooms. Anglican Church Hall, 1.30 pm Mondays breathing and relaxation. Vivienne Pearson, Ph. 03 Nancy Ph 03 525 9491. Nancy Ph 03 525 9491. Silver Sneakers: 9.30am , Ph Nelson Asthma Society 526 6076. For details about Cost $4 03 546 7675. Do your club’s details need updating? Send an email to [email protected] or call us on Ph. 03 928 0091 15. Recreation & Service Directory FOR FULL LISTINGS GO TO WWW.FOUND.ORG.NZ 2016

Social Badminton: 11am, Murchison Phone Sue for support and Nelson. Please phone for an computer and wifi access, Cost $4 information, Nelson Asthma appointment. Other clinics computer classes, a home Mini Spin / Weights: 1pm, Age Concern Society 03 546 7675. available as well. delivery service, local and Cost $5 Offering support services, Ph. 03 548 3270. family history information Better Breathing Tuesdays information and advocacy to and hold regular events, eg: Hydrotherapy pool classes Hearing Therapy Services Sit n Be Fit: 10.30am, Cost $4 older people in Murchison. Our Elma Turner Library Bookchat Held 3rd Wednesday of the Life Unlimited Boot Camp: 1pm, Cost$5 services include Elder Abuse & – second Tuesday of each month 1-2pm at Nelson Clinic now at Nelson Nursing Wednesday Neglect advice and support, month, 10-11.30am hospital. Supervised exercise Services Building 469 Main 60+ Gymmers: 10.30am, and an accredited visitor Stoke Library Bookchat - third with focus on breathing and Road Stoke Cost $4 service. Phone the office, Wednesday of each month, relaxation. Phone Hilary for Free MOH service16+. 62 Oxford St, Richmond, 5.00 pm – 6.00 pm Kick Start (GRx): 1pm, Cost $5 support and information, Hearing screening, hearing on Ph. 03 544 7624. For more events, our reader’s Badminton: 2pm, Cost $4 Nelson Asthma Society 03 loss management, tinnitus. Thursday evenings, book launches and 546 7675. Bookings phone reception more, see www.ItsOn.co.nz Sit n Be Fit: 10.30am, Cost $4 Nelson NNS 547 2814 Boot Camp: 1pm, Cost $5 Brook Waimarama or Ph. 03 546 8100. Friday Age Concern Sanctuary Housie Evening Support services, information Nelson Social Dancing Club Walking Circuit: 9.30am, Volunteering can be an Stoke Rugby Clubrooms, Dance at Stoke Memorial Cost $4 and advocacy to older people. extremely rewarding Neale Ave, Stoke. Wed nights, Services include Elder Abuse Hall, Main Road, Stoke, Mini Spin: 1pm, Cost $5 experience and there are 7.15 - 9.45 pm. Nelson 7.30 pm to 11.15pm & Neglect advice and support, plenty of opportunities Buddy Ph. 03 547 3230 Motueka Social Dance Group and an accredited visitor service the second Sat of each at the Brook Waimarama John Ph. 03 547 1689. month. Ballroom, Latin, Dances at Mapua Hall, for older people. We also Sanctuary to learn new skills Marching Rock ’n Roll and sequence 7.30-11.00 pm. distribute the Total Mobility Taxi and experience. Volunteer Silveraires Leisure Marching dancing. Live music. Ph. Prue 03 540 2242. Voucher scheme for Nelson & roles include Visitor Centre Richmond. Our office is at Diana Ph. 03 548 9527. Members $10; non members Riwaka Bowling Club Volunteers, Public Events, 62 Oxford St, Richmond. $15. Please bring a supper School Rd, Riwaka Track Cutting, Invasive Plant Nelson Community Patrol Ph. 03 544 7624. contribution, and your own Kathy Ph. 03 528 4604 Control, Trapping, Lizard Suzy Ph. 03 539 0409. drinks (including water) and a Monitoring, Bird Monitoring. Pat Ph. 03 528 8347. Angie’s Aerobics Nelson Dance Along glass. Note: no stilletto heels Burn calories and increase For more information visit please!! Enquiries Ph. Riwaka Croquet Club Ph. Rosalie 03 548 2236 muscle and energy levels www.brooksanctuary.org nz/ 03 544 2324 on 021 177 4943. Sally Ph. 03 528 9704 in this fun, easy aerobics support or Ph. 03 539 4920 Nelson Electronic Organ and Nelson Scrabble Club Scottish Country Dancing and circuit class. Thurs Keyboard Club Cardiac Support Group Meets every Wednesday 7.00 Valerie Ph. 03 543 2989. 9.15 am-10.15 am, Tahuna Information and support First Tuesday of each month, Presbyterian Church, Muritai Stoke School Hall, 7.30 pm. pm at the Nelson Suburban SeniorNet [Motueka] to people affected by Club, 168 Tahunanui Drive. St. $6. Angie Ph. 03 547 0198. cardiovascular disease. $2. Supper provided. Computer learning for the Valerie Ph. 03 540 3288. Tony Ph. 03 545 1159 over 55s at 42 Pah St. Aquatics/Swimming/Gym Contact Averil for support and Nelson Senior Citizens Social Wendy Ph. 03 528 7105 Riverside Pool information. Ph. 03 545 7112. Nelson Grey Power Indoor Bowling Club. Helen Ph. 03 528 6305. Ph. 03 546 3221. Diabetes Support Nelson Grey Power is a lobby organisation promoting the Valda Ph. 03 544 1487. Social Recreation Art Group Nelson Nelson Bays Primary Health welfare and well-being of all Probus Kiwi Seniors (Motueka) Meets first Wednesday of the for education, awareness and support. Bee Williamson those citizens in the 50 plus age Stoke-Tahunanui ladies Vonnie Ph. 03 528 7817. month. All welcome. group. Ph. 03 547 2457 or Email Philippa Ph. 03 546 7337. Ph. 03 539 1663. branch meets third Stroke Foundation www.nbph.org.nz [email protected] Wednesday each month. Two Monthly Stroke meetings Arthritis New Zealand Nelson Male Voice Choir Pauline Ph. 03 547 5238. for people who have suffered Services available to Diabetes Support Group Rehearsals: old St John’s SeniorNet [Nelson] a stroke and their carers. members in Nelson: Toenail (Nelson) Hall, Hardy Street, Monday Computer instruction for Inquiries to Anne-Marie, clinics, Sit and be fit, Pool Joan Whipp Ph. 03 548 6263 evenings. Dick Ph. 03 548 4657 people aged 50+. Clubrooms Community Stroke Advisor on sessions at Ngawhatu and Golf Croquet or Ernie Ph. 03 548 7291. at Pioneer Park, Hastings St, Ph. 03 545 8183 or 027 216 0675 Nelson hospital pools Nelson-Hinemoa Ph. 03 548 9401 and we will All services managed from Bev Ph. 03 548 2190. Nelson Petanque Club Upright and Able for Falls Christchurch please call Wed and Sun 1.15pm. ring you back. Prevention 0800 663 463 for more Government You will find us behind the Senior Service - Nelson Free 4-week course for those information. Arthritis Superannuitants’ Association Trafalgar Park grandstand. Baptist Church over 65 who have had a fall. educator available through Graeme Ph. 03 547 6007 Drive in off Trafalgar Park Inter-denominational service Ph: 543 7838 or email Cherie. Nelson Bay Primary Health – Email nelson@gsa org.nz Lane. Boules and tuition on second Sunday of the [email protected] provided. Ph. Adrienne Ph 03 539 1170 Grandparents Raising month every second month for more information and 03 545 0070 or Maria 03 548 Grandchildren starting from February, registration. Belly Dancing 9006. Sabina Ph. 03 546 8511 Paula Ph. 03 544 5714 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm. Transport U3A (University of the Nelson Philatelic Society available. Gym Third Age) Belly Dancing Stamp collectors meet Alan Ph. 03 548 7381. Have fun learning Zenda Middle Eastern Cityfitness, Quarantine Rd, second Tuesday of the month, Sit and Be Fit co-operatively. Variety of dancing with Gretchen and Nelson. Ph. 03 547 4774 or see 7.30 pm, Stoke School. A 35min class to music. Victory courses available. Debbie. Ph. Debbie website for class timetables Ph. 03 547 7516 or 03 548 6269. Community Centre, Totara St, Cushla Ph. 03 528 6548. 027 689 0558 or Email: www.cityfitness.co.nz Nelson Provincial Museum Nelson, Tuesdays 10.00 am . [email protected] or Hearing Association Nelson Yoga Gretchen Ph. 03 548 8707. For details, visit Leigh Ph. 03 548 1689. Dru Yoga classes in Upper Card Group Mondays from www.museumnp.org.nz Sport Tasman Moutere. Contact Jill for Better Breathing Classes 1.15 pm. Free talks on all Give it a go – here is a variety details. Ph. 03 527 8069 Held 2nd & 4th Wednesdays hearing issues, free hearing Nelson Public Libraries of the month at 1.00pm aid clinics (cleaning and Branches at Stoke, Tahunanui of easy activity options for Reformed Church, Enner drying) first Friday of the and Nelson, provide free everyone to try out. Don’t Glynn. Exercise with focus month at Presbytarian library services to the be old, be bold! New activity on breathing and relaxation. Support, Annesbrook Drive, community. We also have free each week such as Tai Chi, 16. Mudcakes and Roses 16. Do your club’s details need updating? Send an email to [email protected] or call us on Ph. 03 928 0091 FOR FULL LISTINGS GO TO WWW.FOUND.ORG.NZ 2016

Croquet, Petanque and Aqua Taoist Tai Chi Internal Arts Richmond Easy Exercise Oxford St. A friendly session. Aerobics. Contact wendy. for Health For men and women. All welcome. [email protected] A variety of classes available. Age Concern Tuesdays, 10.00 am at Indoor Gwen Ph. 03 544 7953. or Wendy on 03 546 3309. Ph. 03 545 8375 and leave a Support services, information Bowls Stadium, opposite Neill Richmond Physiotherapy message and we will call you and advocacy to older people Ave. $3. For Arthritis NZ. Stroke Foundation Weekly classes in their back. Help yourself to better in the community. Our Maureen Ph. 546 4670. Caregivers Support Group spacious, sunny gym health. Suitable for all ages. services include Elder Abuse Meets once a month. Euchre Exercise For the Older Adult. & Neglect advice and support, Anne-Marie Ph. 03 545 8183. U3A Warm and friendly, $2 with Monday 10.30-11.30 am, $8. and an accredited visitor Paul Ph. 03 548 7889, Email cuppa, raffles at Richmond Knee Class: Physiotherapist- service for older people. Super Seniors (65+) membership@u3anelson. Bowling Club. led exercises to strengthen We also distribute the Total 10.30am – 12.30pm org.nz Friday 1.30 - 4.00 pm. the lower limbs. Suitable for Mobility Taxi Voucher scheme Meets third Friday each May to September. those with achy or arthritic for Nelson & Richmond. month. All Saints Church Ukulele with Gretchen Monica, Ph. 03 544 2749. knees wanting to keep or Our office is at 62 Oxford St, Foyer, 30 Vanguard st, (city Nelson and Richmond, improve their strength to Richmond. Ph. 03 544 7624. end) Nelson Groups or private sessions. Gym remain active Thursday Includes: morning tea, guest Ph. 03 548 8707. Contours Health & Fitness. Badminton Richmond 10.00 am-11.00 am, $10. speaker, activities, light lunch. Ph. 03 544 0496. Morning Badminton Suggested donation $5 Upright and Able for Falls Richmond Senior Citizens Dawn Ph. 03 544 4120. Ph Anne-Marie 548 2601 Prevention Hope-Ranzau Women’s Assn Inc Free 4-week course for those Institute Better Breathing Classes Seniors on the Go! Support Works over 65 who have had a fall. 1.15 pm on the first Held 1st Tuesday of the 62 Oxford St Richmond Assesses the needs and co- Ph: 03 543 7838 or email Wednesday of each month at month 10.30-11.45pm at Costs are only $2 per daily ordinates services for people [email protected]. Age Concern Hall, 62 Oxford Oakwoods Village, Richmond. visit. Tues 9am – 12pm open affected by disability. nz for more information and Street, Richmond. Visitors Light exercise with a focus on for visits and Morning Tea For a free assessment, registration. welcome. Brenda breathing and relaxation. Ph Wed9am-2pm Quiz, Housie Ph. 03 546 3980 or freephone Ph. 03 544 5872. Nelson Asthma Society and Activities and Indoor 0800 244 300. Victory Community Centre Offers a variety of classes 03 546 7675. Indoor Bowls for Seniors bowls. Cards from 1pm-4pm Suter Art Gallery during term-time. Ph. Church of Christ Hall. Cnr Thursday 9am-Noon Craft Body Power Pilates & Yoga Exhibitions, floortalks, 03 546 8389 or Email Croucher & D’arcy Sts. & Company Morning Cards Centre Richmond Town Hall See www.thesuter.org.nz [email protected]. Tuesday 1.00 - 3.00 pm from 1pm-4pm. Friday Sue Ph. 029 281 3735. for details. 28 Halifax Street, nz for a programme Mary-Anne Ph. 03 544 2596. 9am-Noon Light Exercises Nelson. brochure or visit www. Bridge Lessons 10am-11am OR Join us Line Dancing victorycommunitycentre.co.nz Monday evenings or Tuesday for lunch at Noon. Cards- Table Tennis Wed night, Club Waimea, afternoons All enquiries Rummikub 1.30pm-4pm. First Nelson Table Tennis Club Inc. Victory Laughter Yoga Club 345 Queen Street, Richmond to Shirley Ph. 03 544 6734. Wednesday of each month Ph Kay 03 547 5066 or Glenda Stretch, breathe, laugh, relax. 6.00pm Beginners Class Richmond Bridge Club, an outing is organised, costs Ph. 03 544 8648. Gareth Ph. 03 546 8389. (merges into) 6.45pm 348 Lower Queen St. will vary. Contact Elaine Mead Improver Class (merges into) Tahunanui Bowling Club Victory Senior Support the Custodian/Coordinator Chair Yoga Easy Intermediate. Classes Welcomes summer and Meet every Tues at 1.30pm for further information or hall Thursday mornings 11a.m. A finish 8.30pm. Contact: Sue winter bowlers. at Anglican Church, bookings Ph. 03 544 5654 or gentle stretch and breathing Wilson Ph: 03 528 6788 Barbara Ph. 03 547 5071. 238 Vanguard St, Nelson for A/H 03 970 0023 class for every ability. or 027 435 8700 or email: cards and games. Richmond Town Hall meeting [email protected] Richmond Slimmers Club Tahunanui Community Jan Ph. 03 546 9057. room. Ph Delia 0212 398 969 Meets every Wednesday at Centre MenzShed Waimea A range of activities and services Victory Sit and Be Fit the Richmond Town Hall. Club 50 A&P Showgrounds, on offer, walking, gardening, Thursdays 10.00-10.45 am, Fun club. $3 a meeting. A social group of mature adults Richmond. Ph. 027 289 0185. cycling and free counseling. 238 Vanguard St. Shirley Margaret Ph. 03 544 7293. looking for companionship, Monday Movers: Gentle bike Ph. 03 546 9057 or 03 547 1433. Pilates Courses recreation and enjoyment. Richmond Waimea ride along railway reserve. Richmond Recreation Centre. Sport Tasman, Richmond Community Whanau Group Monday $2, 9.30am Nelson 50+ Walking Group Positively change your body Town Hall, Cambridge Street. A networking group to share Tuesday: Fun Group Fitness: Mini-walks and longer walks by learning how to tone your Ph. 03 544 3955. information and learn more Ladies only outdoor group every week to suit all fitness stomach, improve strength Email: Club50.rrc@ about your community. (Just fitness, all abilities. $5, 6pm levels. Everyone welcome. and flexibility. Ten-week sporttasman.org.nz or turn up.) Meets the first Tues Wednesday: Rusty Riders: Noel Ph. 03 544 2286. course, Mondays 12.30- www.sporttasman.org.nz of each month, 12 noon-1.00 Regain confidence on your 1.30 pm, or Wednesdays Yoga Meet every Tues 9.30am at pm, Richmond Library. bike, supportive group, bikes 9.15-10.15 am. Sue, Ph. Hatha Yoga classes with the Richmond Town Hall. All Guest speaker at most provided. $2, 1.30pm 03 538 0318 or 021 034 4109. Maureen. Classes in Nelson sessions cost $4. meetings. BYO lunch (tea & Wednesday: Garden group, 1st and Stoke and Summertime Pottery coffee provided). For further Wed of the month $3, 10.30am. Croquet Yoga on the Beach. Tutored classes at Craft information contact Sue Tilby, Thursday: Way2Go walking We welcome new members Ph. 03 546 4670. Potters, 202 Ranzau Rd, Age Concern 03 544 7624. group: 9.45am to Golf croquet in Richmond, Hope. Wednesdays 10.00 am - Thursday: Book Club $80 per Yoga Thurs & Sundays at 1.00 pm. Ph Saxton Seniors 12noon. Any or no experience. year membership, 7pm. Dru Yoga classes with Sue. Sheryl 03 541 0623. Association Classes are designed to Ph. 03 541 8953. Contact Jo at TCC Ph. 03 548 Ph. 543 2125 for details. croquet, Wed & Sat 10.00 am. improve flexibility, strength, 6036 for details on any of our Yoga Ph Betty Ph. 03 544 7268. Club Richmond Bowling Club balance and general activities or visit Hot Yoga Nelson lawns opp. new health centre, Have a go. Tuesday 1.00pm, wellbeing. www.tahunanui.org Ph. 03 548 2298. Lower Queen St. Thursday 1.00 pm and Senior Walking Group: 5.45pm. Bowls and shoes Tuesday and Thursday Tai Chi with Gretchen Curves Stoke Richmond provided. Jean Ph. 03544 9.30-10.30 am. $5. Classes in Nelson, Richmond Feel daunted by lycra, loud 8060 or club Ph. 03 544 8891. Senior Circuit: Tuesday and Stoke. Gretchen music and mirrors? 30 minute 10.00 am $5. A low impact all- Ph. 03 548 8707 or Email fitness for women; no mirrors, Richmond Indoor Bowls over workout using resistance [email protected] no men, no lycra. Phone 541 Mondays 1.30-3.30 pm bands and light weights. An 0710 www.curves.co.nz Richmond School hall, indoor, all-weather activity, ISSUE 94. FEBRUARY 2016 17. Do your club’s details need updating? Send an email to [email protected] or call us on Ph. 03 928 0091 17. Recreation & Service Directory FOR FULL LISTINGS GO TO WWW.FOUND.ORG.NZ 2016

followed by a cup of tea. Tasman Visual Arts Group Nelson Savage Club tennis bats. Contact wendy. Thurs Meals – a two-course Senior Shape Up: Tues & Last Wed of the month A social club for all [email protected] or meal at midday for $10 Thurs 10.00—10.30am (Feb to Nov) Richmond entertainers. Variety Wendy on 03 546 3309. (members), $12 (non- Sit & Be Fit: Mon 10.30am Town Hall, Cambridge St. Concert held at 7.30 pm on members). Ph. 03 547 2660 Chair Yoga: Wed 10.30am New members welcome. the second Wednesday of Stoke Bowling Club to book (preferably by 9.30 Allen Ph. 03 547 1411. Tai Chi for Health: Call us Steph Ph. 03 544 5126 every month @ the Stoke am the day before). to find out when the next Primary School Hall, Main Tai Chi with Gretchen Stoke Central Combined Upright and Able for Falls course starts. Ph. 03 538 Road, Stoke. Admission $2. Richmond Town Hall and Probus Club Prevention 0072 or email stadium@ Raffles. Supper. Everyone Oakwoods. Meets every 4th Tuesday Free 4-week course for those sporttasman.org.nz welcome. Contact: Gretchen Ph. 03 548 8707. 10.00 am at Nick Smith’s over 65 who have had a fall. Sunny Ph. 03 547 2467 Rooms, Waimea Rd. Social Cards Ph: 03 543 7838 or email Ukulele Anne Ph. 03 547 2660 (Wk) Sue Ph. 03 548 6062. Richmond Senior Citizens [email protected]. Friday afternoons, Rooms 62 Oxford St Ngawhatu Bowling Club nz for more information and Oakwoods, lower Queen St. Stoke Companions Inc. Richmond Tuesday & 300 Montebello Ave, Stoke. registration. Gretchen Ph. 03 548 8707. Fellowship and aerobics Thursday 1pm-4pm Friendly, welcoming club. group for 50+ years. A Yoga – Hatha Friday Rummikub Wednesday 1.00 pm. Upright and Able for Falls reasonable level of fitness. Maureen Ph. 03 546 4670. 1.30pm-4pm. Contact Kath Prevention Twilight bowls Thursday 5.45 9.15am, Wednesdays, Stoke Ph. 03 544 5563. Free 4-week course for pm. Mary Ph. 03 547 4340. Methodist Hall. Ph 547 6364. Tapawera those over 65 who have SPORT TASMAN, Pottery had a fall. Ph. 03 543 Stoke Old Time Country MENZSHED Richmond Nelson Community 7838 or email Cherie. Music Club Contact: John Richmond Town Hall Potters, 132 Rutherford St. [email protected] Stoke School Community Ph. 03 522 4616 or Email: 9 Cambridge Street Social group on Thursday for more information and Hall. Every 2nd Sunday 6.30 menzshedtapawera@ Enquiries 03 544 3955 mornings or Twilight Pottery registration. pm. All welcome to a lovely gmail.com $5 fitness (20% Grey Power on Monday evenings , evening enjoying singing, discount on concession card) Veterans’ (55+) 9 hole golf 7-9 pm. Free to members & keyboards, piano accordians Visual Art Society Monday Easybeat: 9am Greenacres Golf Club, Best $7 for casual (new members etc. Contact: Dick Knight, Kaye Ph. 03 522 4368. Shapeup: (seated exercise) Island, Richmond. Last welcome). Contact President 03 542 3527 10.10am Monday of every month. Sue Ph. 03 548 5741 or Walking Ease in2 Easybeat: 11.15am Ph. 03 544 6441. Megan Ph. 03 547 5252. Stoke Seniors Club Rural Ramblers. Tuesday Club50+ senior Contact Ruth, Karen or Ph. 03 541 9200. Presbyterian Support social & recreation group, Yoga Anne, on Ph. 03 547 2660 Harakeke Club welcomes Meet 9.30am $4 Dru Yoga class in Richmond, Email: Wakefield people who have had a Wednesday Body Define Contact Fiona for details [email protected] diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Live Well, Stay Well 11.15am Ph. 03 527 8095. Regular activities: Disease or another dementia. Activity Group Friday Easybeat 9am Art class – Mondays 10.00 We provide opportunities for Meets every two weeks Shapeup (seated exercise) Stoke am. $6. socialising, participating in a on Tuesdays. Contacts: 10:10am Scrabble Club – Mondays Aqua-therapy varied activities programme, Margaret Ph. 03 541 9693 or Ease n2 Easybeat 11.15am 1.00 pm. New sessions for hip, knee, and more. Mon-Fri, 10.00 Yvonne Ph. 03 542 2235. FUN Housie: designed Euchre – Tuesdays 10.30 am. ankle, shoulder, back issues. am to 3.00 pm. Totara Club for those with special Mah Jong – Tuesdays 1.00 pm. Exercise professionals with offers day programmes for Walking requirements $3 Walking group – Tuesdays you in the warm water. older people, socialising Rural Ramblers (ALL WELCOME). 10.00 am from the Stoke Ph. 03 541 9200. Ngawhatu pool. Bookings and participating in a Memorial Hall carpark. A Richmond Creative essential. Angie Baker Ph. personalised activity casual walk of about 1 hour. Way2Go activities Fibre Group 03 547 0198 or 021 330 905. programme. Tue-Fri 10.00 Sit and Be Fit exercises Pilates – Village Hall, Meets every 2nd & 4th Arthritis New Zealand am – 3.00 pm. Both clubs to music –Tuesday and Mon at 7.00 pm. Active Thursday of the month, Sit and Be Fit classes each also provide a two-course Wednesday at 11 am. Gold Seniors Class – Village Hall. Felting & Weaving group Tuesday morning – Call cooked lunch and door-to- coin donation. 500 Club – Tues at 11.00 am. Sit and meets 9.30am, 3rd Thursday 0800 663 463 for more door transport to and from Wednesdays 1.00 pm. Be Fit Classes – Village Hall. of the month at at Birch Hall, information. the centre. Trish Armstrong. The Sun City Ukes – Thursdays at 10.00 am. Richmond Showgrounds, Ph. 03 547 9350. Thursdays , 10.00 am - noon. 9.30 am. New members & Breast Prostheses and Safety & Confidence Gold coin donation. learners welcome. Mary Masectomy Bras Kidpower, Teenpower, All the above classes meet in Ph. 03 547 2611. 11 Keats Crescent, Stoke, Fullpower Trust the Stoke Memorial Hall. Nelson.Helen Clements Monthly Movie – Tahunaui Women's Cornelia Ph. 03 543 2669. Ph. 03 547 5378 Ph. 03 547 2660 for details. Institute www.classiccoutours.co.nz Sport Tasman Housie – second Tuesday Meeting first Thursday of Give it a go – here is a and last Wednesday of the every month. Chair Yoga at Saxton variety of easy activity month. $5 a card. 1.45pm, Stoke Retimrement Mondays 10-11a.m. Weekly, options for everyone to try Social Seniors Choir – Village, 188 Songer Street, gentle stretch and breathing out. Don’t be old, be bold! The Musical Demons meet Stoke. Contact: Colleen sessions in the cricket oval New activity each week such Thursdays from 11.00 am Humphreys, Ph. 03 548 7902. lounge. Ph Delia 0212 398 969 as Tai Chi, Croquet, Petanque to noon. Contact Anne. Tasman Tennis Club Clogging/Tap Dancing and Aqua Aerobics. Contact Girls Own – Fridays Social tennis Tuesday Nelson Sun City Cloggers. wendy.bet@sporttasman. Lads @ Large – Fridays mornings 9.30 am, beside Georgina Ph. 03 545 1037. org.nz or Wendy on 546 Monday Out & About the Badminton Hall, Hydrotherapy 3309. Also add in Pickleball Trips & picnics. Gladstone Rd. Coaching Ngawhatu Therapeutic Pool. – Strange name for a fun Thursday Out & About sessions available. Kolie Day and evening sessions game! 9:30am on Thursdays 11.00 am. A van tiki-tour. Ph. 027 829 3306 or the Thelma Ph. 03 547 6384. at Saxton Stadium. Using a Weekly Afternoon centre Ph. 03 544 6083. lowered badminton net, a Entertainment – contact wiffleball and plastic padder office for details. Also Tues- 018. Mudcakes and Roses 18. Do your club’s details need updating? Send an email to [email protected] or call us on Ph. 03 928 0091 CREATIVE WRITERS Creative Writers Wine Tasting in attractive Our literary section salutes the short-story writers and poets in the Nelson-Tasman region. surroundings. 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ISSUE 94. FEBRUARY 2016 19. Charles Tyrrell – new Positive Ageing Chair Charles Tyrrell, QSO, is the new with several health issues and thankfully have come through chairperson of the Nelson Tasman OK. The loss of health and vigour is probably the biggest Positive Ageing Forum. Mudcakes and negative about the ageing process. Roses caught up with him to find out Are there also some benefits that come with age? more about his background and what Yes. Looking back over one’s lifetime is a reminder how things have he sees as the key issues for the forum in 2016. changed all around us and we can learn from that. I also think that when crises come, and for some it may seem that this is the first What does positive ageing mean to you? time it had happened, ever, the long view reminds us that there Positive ageing is a term I have come to terms with over the is nothing new under the sun. Slowing down gives a person time to past six years. For some people, ageing is a negative process reflect and to give thanks for the good things that have happened. which they don’t look forward to. Thankfully more people are living longer and healthier lives these days and as they do, they How is the Nelson/Tasman region currently doing in need the physical, emotional and spiritual resources in order to terms of being a good place for senior citizens? What cope. Longevity is great but we need to be prepared for it and would make it even better? positive ageing is one way to be ready. In this region I believe we are going very well in acknowledging Please tell us a bit about your background and how and caring for our senior citizens. I am always blown away with the diverse representation at the Positive Ageing Forum and it relates to your role as positive ageing chair… think just how imaginative people and organisations are in their I was born in Liverpool in the north of England in 1951 and that work with older people. Nelson/Tasman is a great place in which makes me a baby boomer! My first professional qualification to age positively. was in nursing and then in the seventies, I went to London to There is always room for improvement. We could improve our train as an Anglican minister. Elaine and I came to New Zealand services if our clients would let us know how they can be helped in 1988 with our two little girls and in 1994 I was appointed and supported best. It is not always a matter of throwing more as Dean of Nelson Cathedral, a job I did until 2010. Presently money at problems but using what we do have carefully and wisely. I oversee the work with older persons in all of our 26 parishes which are spread right over the top on the south. What do you see as the key issues for the Positive In 2010 I joined Age Concern as a member and soon found myself Ageing forum in the near future? on the local board which I now chair. A year later I was elected as Ensuring that as the numbers of older persons living in our national Vice President of Age Concern New Zealand for two years. communities continues to grow (it is forecast that there will My wife Elaine is a rehabilitation nurse specialist who cares for be more Superannuitants than children by 2050, for example) people of all ages including many older clients. Our two jobs that we are ready to offer support and education and dovetail very nicely. innovation to make this a positive time in their lives. All of this comes together very well in my role as chair of the The other big issue is vulnerability. Sadly, Age Concern is Nelson/Tasman Positive Ageing Forum. dealing with more and more cases of Elder Abuse these days. As a community we must work together to eradicate wicked What age are you (if you don't mind us asking!) practices that are contributing to negative ageing. and what have you found to be the greatest Finally, I would like to see any agencies with a focus on supporting challenges about ageing? older persons who are not members of the Forum, coming along I am 64 and I don’t mind you asking! This past year I have dealt and joining this great group of people who really care.

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