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Bee Card is live! Page 7 Can tabs for SEPTEMBER 2020 kidney kids Page 14 Connecting to the digital world Page 25 NELSON GREY POWER ASSN INC VisitGrey Tapawera Powergarden for alzheimers awareness Lindsay Neumann to bring their picnics during to Monday, 10.30 to 3.30pm heimers Nelson provides in World Alzheimers Aware- from 11 to 28 September. the Nelson Tasman region. Alzheimers Nelson ness Month (September) All entry koha and sale pro- Sandra, who wishes to in- Century-old Tapawera gar- and relax among the spring ceeds will go towards de- crease the awareness of den custodians, the Rogan’s, blooms. The gardens will be mentia support, advocacy Alzheimers in memory of invite families and friends open each weekend Friday and education services Alz- Continued on page 3. Sandra Rogan and “clarion call responders” preparing garden and sale goodies for Tapawera garden fundraiser for World Alzheimers Awareness Month (September). Standing from left: Sandy Rogan, Shirley Percy, Jenny Quillam, San- dra Nicholls and Margaret Budgen. Seated: Anne Steele, Geraldine Carleton and Yo Tye. On the mower: Janet Moffat. View our wide range of Daily Living Aids Arthritis Gloves Jar Openers Sock Aid Shoe Horn Compression that Set of 3 Jar, Sock aid that Long handle helps decrease Bottle, and Tap makes it easy to gives excellent SaleS • Service • repairS • rentalS joint pain and turners put your socks reach swelling on Cnr McGlashen Ave & Croucher St, Richmond Ph: 03 544 7717 Open Saturday 9am-1pm Order online: www.accessmobility.co.nz 2 News Grey Power Nelson Presidents report Sue Sara following the lifting of re- ing held towards the end of was going to follow up. strictions with members the year. Our application for Char- Hello from your new presi- renewing. The Nelson Branch is ex- ity Status was declined by dent. Our Volunteers phoned tremely proud of our Charities Commission on What a busy time I have over 1087 members dur- previous President. Her 15th May 2020, more than had getting my head ing lockdown. These were presentation to the select two years of us providing in- around everything that is identified as living alone or committee regards the clo- formation as requested. An required in no email, just sure of Kiwibank in Stoke. 11 page report on reasons the office. checking on Nelson was named as one of was in our view very inaccu- I think I am general wel- the “Pilot Hubs” to be rolled rate. We question if it is rel- finally mak- fare. out in March 2020. This is evant to apply the Preamble ing headway. What should now looking like December of the Statute of Uses of 1601 There is ab- have been but at a recent meeting with for a definition of “Relief of solutely no a brief con- Nelson Mayor she stated she t h e A g e d ”. way I would versation ever be able often turned to fill Chris- into hour tine’s shoes long chats Nelson Greypower and have no as they were thoughts of so happy to Committee 2020/2021 even trying. hear from We had a highly successful someone. Some great sto- Sue Sara President AGM as you will read fur- ries were told but they are ther through. nothing for the Press, TV Kevin Gardener Vice President Our Out and About mem- or Radio. Pam Coltman Secretary bership drive sadly never I am in the process of put- happened in late March ting together another one George Truman Treasurer & April due to Covid-19. of our popular Forums in Linda O’Dea Committee There were many enquir- the near future including a Pauline Daly Committee ies from members worried guest speaker. as they had not paid their Our Federation AGM has Pat Curry Committee subscriptions. As a result, been altered in dates due the office has been busy to Covid-19 and is now be- Buying or selling a vehicle? Nelson Grey Power Put my experience to work for you 33 Putaitai Street, Stoke Looking to purchase a vehicle? (Between Stoke Pharmacy/NZ Post Shop and I have access to all makes and models, the walkway to the Stoke Library) and all prices to suit. Office Hours Looking to sell a vehicle? I’ll get you the best price from my Mon-Fri 10am - 3pm nationwide client network. Ph: 03 547 2457 P. O. 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For Nelson Tasman this is come along and enjoy the 20th century (over 100 years her mother, Firman Viola an alarming reality with a gardens and the Kahurangi ago!) when Eva Mary Grif- Newey (nee Prior) who third of our population in area. fith nee Higgins and her loved gardening, says: “Un- the 65+ bracket, the group There will be gorgeous husband Edward (Ted) Grif- derstanding, coping and most affected by dementia. handmade crafts (many in fith owned the property fol- living with dementia is not The Rogan’s, and other com- purple – the colour of Alz- lowed by other custodians simple or easy. We all need munity-minded Tapawera heimers Awareness month) up to the Rogan’s in resi- to know and understand the residents, have been actively such as festive bunting flags dence there today. progression, treatment and working through winter to and wreathes, as well as oth- There are also other adven- care of this disease. To do bring the garden to marvel- er new and pre-loved items tures to be had by bike or on this, everyone requires as lous bloom along with an ar- on sale, including a huge foot in the area, including much information and con- ray of goodies that will go up number of donated terra- the Gateway to Kahurangi versation about dementia as for sale on the day. They and cotta and other garden pots, National Park, Nelson Hon- possible.” Alzheimers Nelson would and home-made preserves. ey, local cafés, museums, an The growing numbers of love as many visitors as pos- The garden, at 279 Tadmor op shop and craft haven and people living with some form sible to come out and sup- Valley Road, Tapawera, cycle trail. of dementia in Aotearoa port this event, and invite is ever changing with the For more information con- New Zealand is expected to you to bring your picnics, seasons and has a long his- tact Sandy on 021 257 2394 be around 170,000 by 2050. cameras and cash only and tory dating back to the early or 03 522 4617 Carpet, vinyl and vinyl planking Huge range, Great quality Exclusive specials instore now 199 Queen St, Richmond Ph 544 0990 [email protected] CurtainsPlus+ REALLY NEAT FLOORING PO Box 3334, Richmond 199 Queen Street Richmond 03 544 0990 [email protected] +Curtains + Blinds + Alterations + Tracks + All Window Coverings 4 News Grey Power Nelson Some updates to the dis- AGM that had already been counts available are Sinful put off until September is Office News Coffee closing, Sports Ther- now in October because apy ACC co-payments now of the level 3 lockdown in Kim Harding the new members and thank 17% off per visit. Not in the Auckland. The next dis- Office Administrator you to the renewing members current discount book in- count book will be starting for your continued support. I clude Driving Miss Daisy to be worked on in Sep- If you have received this hope you are all checking the Nelson East – Jane Tay- tember and will be avail- magazine then you are a fi- discount book for businesses lor, The Vege Stall, Dress able for the next financial nancial member of Nelson who will give discount or ask up box Café, McCashins membership year. There Grey Power. Welcome to all wherever you go just in case. Brewery Kitchen & Bar is is a lot of work involved moving to Seifrieds. in creating this little book. I would like to thank Chris Nelson Grey Power tried Tuffnell for her support to organise election meet- ATTENTION during her time as Presi- ings with Winston Peters dent and wish her well on and Hon Grant Robertson GRANDPARENTS her next adventures. Wel- which had to be cancelled come to Sue Sara in the at short notice.A meeting An absolute must for NINE LIVES role of President and I look with James Shaw of the NINE LIVES AND LESSONS is a charming tale of a young NINE LIVES forward to working with Green Party is at Headingly boyChristmas growing up with his cat. Pockley’s stockings. nine lives had life lessons for Tim and his future. AND AND LESSONS her for the next wee while. Centre 3.30-4.45 18 Sep- THOUGHTFUL$15, 58 STORIES pages, with guidance for LESSONS grandchildren, and nostalgia for their grandparents – Pat Curry coming onto the tember. A forum was also andillustrations.