Keeping On THE OFFICIAL VOICE OF AGE CONCERN CANTERBURY Vol 95: Spring 2017

Positive Ageing Expo celebrates International Day of Older Persons, Page 13

Phone (03) 366-0903, Fax: (03) 365-0639, Email: [email protected], www.ageconcerncan.org.nz Charities Commission Number: CCC29446 AUGUST 2017 2 KEEPING ON FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE A WORD FROM THE PRESIDENT “Older people are the number of cases we are dealing At the AGM Social Development for Elder Abuse, vital, contributing with over the last two years. If that this year I an area that we are very familiar with members of our isn’t sobering enough, we know we was privileged as Age Concern has been active in society. They see only a tiny fraction of the abuse to receive a this field for a long time. The Health work, volunteer that is happening. nomination for, staff are very experienced in this field and raise young If you know of, or suspect, an and subsequently and it is business as usual for them. people. They older person is having to endure be elected as The geographical area we service hold our nation’s any form of abuse, contact our staff President of now is from Kaikoura to Timaru and memory and are a at Age Concern Canterbury for free, Age Concern the West Coast. There will be new deep repository of the rich traditions confidential advice or support. Canterbury. I feel very honoured to staff come on board to look after the and cultures that make our nation Falls are not a normal part of ageing diverse and vibrant. The abuse or but ACC statistics tell us that one in be in this position and it will be a outer reaches of our responsibility. neglect of any one of them diminishes three older people will fall in the next hard act to follow in the foot-steps of all of us,” Kathy Greenlee. year. Age Concern Canterbury has Annette Harris who has served Age At the Age Concern New Zealand This quote was used as part of started providing Steady As You Go Concern Canterbury so well and for annual meeting and conference this our World Elder Abuse Awareness (SAYGo) classes across much of so long. year Canterbury nominated Stephen campaign (June 15 – 22), and for me and in North Canterbury, As Annette retired from office she Phillips for a place on the board in sums up beautifully the value of older which improve your strength and was given special mention at the Wellington. Our nomination was people to the fabric of our society, balance, lowering your risk of falling. AGM. We gave her a presentation successful and Stephen has been and the effect elder abuse has on us If you have had a fall, or have lost of flowers, a gift and granted her attending meetings of Future Forward all. We must get back to a place of some confidence around your Honorary Life membership of Age for the organisation. The upper South respecting older people – elder abuse walking, go to our website, or give us Concern Canterbury. Island had a meeting at the end of must stop. a call, to find where the nearest class I will do my best to uphold all June to put our collective thoughts Age Concern Canterbury has is for you to join. that we value at Age Concern and together so we can have a say in the recently been successful in tendering In early October this year Age continue to advance the cause for future look of Age Concern, staying for the new Elder Abuse Response Concern Canterbury will be hosting improvement in our service. We must focussed on our core values. Service (EARS). This contract, our 11th Positive Ageing Expo. We be mindful to look out for the good Take care in this very cold winter, funded by the Ministry of Social will again be partnering with Papanui health and wellbeing of the elderly in Development (MSD), is for three years High School, a relationship that has look after yourselves and your elderly and for us covers the geographical developed over many years, and the community. neighbours. Keep warm and well. areas of: Canterbury (including where we see the strengths, benefits We have successfully applied for and Trish Adams North Canterbury, Christchurch, Mid and outcomes from intergenerational won the contract from the Ministry of President Canterbury, South Canterbury) and working that delivers a fantastic day the West Coast. for older people. It is more than a The new contract will focus on front day out – it is a smorgasbord of line services, working directly with older information relating to every aspect people who are experiencing elder of an older person’s life, come along abuse. There are many thousands of and see what is available – the things older people who experience abuse you learn could be useful now or in each year, 75 per cent of abusers are the future. family members, and 50 per cent of Ngā mihi nui the abuse is financial. We have seen Simon Templeton a more than 100 percent increase in Chief Executive CONTENTS

Annette Harris, retiring Age Concern Canterbury President, accepts flowers from Trish Adams, President, Age Concern Canterbury

Page 5, Record holder Max Wood, sets goals Page 9, With pen and paper Keeping On OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF AGE CONCERN CANTERBURY (INC)

Keeping On is distributed by Age Concern Canterbury to Christchurch Malls, Senior Citizen Clubs and Groups, Libraries, Medical Centres, Rest Homes, Hospitals and Institutions, Housing Complexes and Agencies working with older people and individuals. Keeping On is published quarterly in February, May, August and November each year. Written contributions for consideration can be posted to The Editor, Keeping On at Age Concern Canterbury, 24 Main North Road, Papanui, Christchurch 8053 or contact The Editor on: Page 25, New Zealand’s modern Ph: (03) 366-0903, Fax: (03) 365-0639, or email [email protected]. history: Ruthanasia Page 26, Judy always loved to sing The Keeping On Team: Dayl Milne - Editor, David Gee - Journalist, Page 6, Second Abbeyfield residential home being built Anna-Marie Hunter - Advertising Representative/Desktop Publisher. Page 11, Highlights and tripping tips in Europe Views and opinions expressed in Keeping On are not necessarily those Page 17, Step out of your comfort zone and enhance your life of the Editor or Age Concern Canterbury. Neither does publication of an Page 21, Staying connected impacts on how well we eat advertisement imply endorsement by Age Concern Canterbury. AUGUST 2017 KEEPING ON 3 Reduce risk of developing dementia

by Lee Andrews and Philippa Cosgrove, Educators, Dementia Canterbury As public awareness of dementia monitored and treated as necessary. “Sit and Be Fit”. 5. Be social grows, more people are keen to Additionally, be aware of any issues 3. Eat healthy Finding ways to stay positively find out what they can do to reduce with cholesterol, diabetes and obesity, We all know that food fuels our body connected with others is likely to be their risk of developing dementia. and of course refrain from smoking. and brain. Evidence suggests that beneficial to brain health because it is According to a growing body of 2. Physical activity and exercise a Mediterranean type diet is helpful stimulating for the brain. It may also evidence there are practical steps we Being active is a vital part of well- in reducing the risk of dementia. A reduce the risk of both depression can take now to reduce our risk, no being. It helps to control blood Mediterranean diet is high in oily fish, and dementia. matter what age we are. Alzheimer’s pressure, increase blood flow to plant based foods, legumes, olive oil Additionally, managing stress, Disease International recommends the brain, improve mood, and may and nuts. getting enough sleep, practising the following five ways that people even strengthen and renew areas 4. Use your brain meditation, having regular dental can reduce their risk. Fortunately, it of the brain connected with memory Learning something new builds new care and hearing checks, plus is never too late to make any of the and learning. The ideal exercise pathways in the brain, which can help volunteering, are all important following changes to our lifestyle. programme will combine aerobic protect against structural changes in aspects of brain health that may have 1. What’s good for your heart is exercise with resistance training. the brain associated with dementia. protective factors. 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Every time you load more wood into the fire, make sure you turn the airflow to high for 15 minutes. Learn more at our website. AUGUST 2017 KEEPING ON 5 Record holder, Max Wood, sets goals Keeping mobile is the mantra of Max Wood, a competing in half-marathons and such like. Max New Zealand Masters Athletics champion. retired from his job, a divisional product manager, One of his biggest motivators is his wife, Pam. and 19 years ago moved south where the couple “Despite the conditions we aim to keep mobile,” continued their walking. she says. As a youth, Max played cricket, rugby, swimming Walking on the beaches and in parks is a and soccer. He was always active. frequent occupation for them both, including the At a Buller half-marathon, he met members of the Port Hills Athletic Club Wednesday run or walk Port Hills Athletic Club who enticed Max to attend groups which are a favourite fitness and social and try running. He has never looked back. activity. Also for Max it’s his running, aqua jogging When he turned 70 he set NZ records in 100m, and table tennis. 200m and 400m at Masters Championships. In the Since he took up running in Masters’ events, Canterbury Championships’ he set six records. Max estimates (estimates, mind you) that he has When he was 75 he set records for the same held 25-30 records and at present holds seven NZ distances but a couple of years later, when running records, five South Island Championships and 15 well, he “overdid things” and tore both hamstrings Canterbury records. Titles are something else. which took six months to heal. Asked about how many competition medals he But again, he set five Canterbury records in has, Max pulls out two shoe boxes jammed full 2013 and one NZ record (60m). That same year and then points to those hanging on the wall. the C.M.A. held four x 100m relays including family He has had a career of records on the athletics teams. Max and his daughter, grand-daughter and tracks in NZ and Australia and, after a run of ill great-grandchild competed and this was Max’s health, he hopes to be back in top form in March “highlight of the season.” next year. A year later at 81, he set four New Zealand titles His running career started when he and Pam in 60m, 100m, 200m and 400m at Invercargill. moved from Auckland in 1998 to be close to one of Further, in 2008 and 2009 Max had the distinction of having several of his records listed in the top 15 their two daughters. The other daughter remained Max Wood at the Australian Masters Athletics in Auckland. They have four grand-children and Championships in Sydney 2008 of world ranking. two great-grand-children. In Auckland Pam and Max were big walkers, Continued on Page 6 .../

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Another Abbeyfield residential and scooters are catered for in the house is being built in Leeston and is house design. expected to be open in November. Residents in the Hornby home, The first Christchurch Abbeyfield in Lesley Keast Place, are part of home is in Hornby and has been the community. “People go out for open 18 months. Its house manager, dancing, crafts, cards, the library, and Valda Reveley, says the home is a shopping. We ensure that residents success and believes Christchurch stay connected to the community,” and the wider community could do Valda says. with more. She says residents have their meals Twelve residents fill the home provided but they have to keep their and there is a waiting list. Over the rooms clean and do their washing. 18 months it has been open two residents were replaced. Some qualify, just as if they were They live in their own units and lead living alone, for help with personal separate lives but come together for independent lifestyle is provided for may join their household. care. meals. The criteria for acceptance is retirees, usually in their 60s, 70s, The “mix” of residents is a major “Wonders” were seen in the home’s if they have limited social contacts or 80s and beyond. The weekly fee factor in the happiness of an garden last summer as “amazing” and would benefit from the shared ranges from $335 to $395. Abbeyfield house. The selection is pumpkins and beans were produced. experience. Entry is not based Houses are staffed by a made by a House Committee and Residents hope the orchard will be on income but limited funds are housekeeper-cook who takes care residents after the applicant has better next summer. considered. of the shopping and prepares the trialled the lifestyle by living for one A further Abbeyfield residential An Abbeyfield house aims to be “a two main meals of the day, taken to two weeks in the house. house is hoped to be built in typical house in a typical street” offering at the family dining table. Like any Residents enjoy reasonably good Christchurch. Fenn Shaw, says it companionship, independence and family home, there is a communal health; any health conditions must be will probably be two years before support in rental accommodation at lounge, dining room, kitchen and self-monitoring and they need to be residents would be moving into this a price affordable to older people. laundry. Residents are involved in able to maintain their own medication new facility. Couples are not accepted. the management of their house and regimes. Mobility aids such as For information ring Fenn Shaw on A warm supportive, family-style, can comment on the selection of who walking frames, electric wheelchairs 354 0066. Record holder, Max Wood, sets goals Continued from page 5 .../ “I never set out to be a competitive runner. In Auckland we used walking to be motivated to get moving. Even today it’s the team scenario that is the attraction. It’s the camaraderie. Pam is always full of enthusiasm; raring to go,” says Max. It has not been all clear sailing for Max. A couple of years ago he had a stroke and had a melanoma removed from his back. Then he cracked a foot which became infected and septicaemia “shot up my spine” . He had a spell in hospital and for six weeks “it was touch and go…” Last year was spent on getting back to good health Max Wood with other members of the Port Hills Athletic Club and he is now concentrating on the 60m, 100m and the about to set off for their morning exercise. 200m which he hopes to run in March next year at the get back to table tennis in Parklands. Canterbury Masters. Max is now 84 and in the mean- “You must set goals; always aim for a goal, and once time is walking regularly on beaches or up Rapaki Track you have achieved that set another for yourself,” says and using aerobics and Pilates every day. He has yet to Max, prompted by Pam.

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All of with condensation on windows, which can have a negative impact on information about HRV and other our mental health and wellbeing. ventilation systems, the best way to As you may already know the use your heat pump, and many more. government offers insulation For all your burning energy questions, subsidies for landlords whose tenants call our energy advice line on 0800 have a Community Services Card Community Energy Action van and plinth 2 GET WARM (0800 438 9276). (CSC). However, from last week the Development that outlines this. You to home energy, with numerous For more information about any of government announced some great may also qualify if you have high health services, one of which is the Curtain these services, or to book your free, news for eligible homeowners too. needs. Call CEA for more information Bank. The curtain bank offers free, no obligation insulation assessment They announced a 50% insulation about eligibility. Those who qualify will recycled curtains in good condition, and quote, please call us on 0800 subsidy for homeowners who have a receive 50% off the cost of insulating and we can help you with advice on GET WARM (0800 438 9276), email Community Services Card (CSC) as their ceiling and underfloor, where it how to get the best seal to prevent [email protected], or visit www.cea. well. Conditions apply. is physically possible. If needed, we heat loss. Curtains that are installed co.nz. We are here to help. Insulation is very important as a can provide flexible payment plans basic requirement in keeping you and for the remaining 50%, where you your home warm – you can heat your can pay off the cost over a number We care because we can home as much as you like, but if it is of months. Being a non-profit organisation, in retirement living. Another way not insulated, the heat escapes very Community Energy Action is we feel very lucky to have the that we differ is that we don’t require quickly, leaving you with high power a charitable trust, and an EECA freedom to focus solely on the you to keep paying a weekly service bills, a cold house and cold feet. approved insulation installer. We comfort and enjoyment our residents charge after you leave – that stops The new subsidy is available for can help you with every part of the experience. That’s why, at Anglican the day you hand your keys back. homeowners who are income-tested process, as well as other aspects of Living retirement villages and care Something else we care a great Community Services Card holders. If sustainable home energy. We also homes you’ll find a genuine family deal about is ensuring you have you miss out on a CSC because your work in a collaborative partnership atmosphere. For us, it’s all about choices. Variety is the spice of life, income is less than $20,000 over the with Age Concern Canterbury. Both making sure you’re enjoying a life rich after all! threshold for your household, you can organisations are committed to work with choice, activity and friendship in At lunch and dinner in the care still get the insulation subsidy – you with and help our older Kiwis have a a place that feels like home. facilities at Bishopspark and will just need to show us a rejection healthy lifestyle. Being non-profit also means we Fitzgerald, you can choose from two letter from the Ministry of Social We offer an holistic approach can offer a greater level of financial tasty, nutritious main dishes, which security. When you come to live in one are prepared fresh by our chefs. of our village cottages or apartments And we regularly update our social you will pay for an Occupation Right programmes to keep the choices Agreement, similar to other villages fresh, stimulating and enjoyable. The thoughout NZ. A significant chunk of choices don’t stop there either; you this payment is refunded to you when can choose when you want to partake you move on. The only thing we deduct in the activities and when you’d prefer is a contribution that goes toward the some quiet time to yourself. refurbishment and sales costs of the These are just three things we unit. Where we are different is that believe make us unique and special. this exit payment is guaranteed after To find out more simply arrange a six months regardless of whether viewing at either of our two locations   the unit has been onsold or not. by calling Bishopspark on (03) 977 Living with Atrial Fibrillation? Peace of mind like this is quite rare 2320 or Fitzgerald on (03) 982 2165. A You are not alone

The Heart Foundation invites you to a morning session with a heart We care specialist from Christchurch Hospital to discuss living with Atrial Fibrillation. because we can After the short presentation, there will be an informal opportunity for  @    people to share their experiences of living with Atrial Fibrillation and to        ask questions about the condition. Family/Whanau are welcome to   @                   When: Wednesday 17 August 2017, 10.30am -12pm      attendance is FREE Light refreshments will be served Find out what else makes our two Where: South Library, Sydenham Room retirement villages and care homes 66 Colombo Street, Cashmere so unique and special. Register: Please register as we have limited spaces. anglicanliving.org.nz Please contact Emma 03 3662112 or e-mail  [email protected]   03 977 0896  AUGUST 2017 KEEPING ON 9 With pen and paper

Wherever she went, Margaret interest which could not be slotted Harper had a pen and paper in her anywhere else but were thought handbag. Whenever a new historical too interesting to omit. Margaret’s fact was given to her, out would come colleague, Richard Greenaway, the pen and paper and notes would provided much of the material in this be made. As much checking of facts last part of the project. as possible was then done and the Interesting material abounds in the information would be loaded onto the index. Christchurch street and place names For instance, an area off Harewood index, now on the Christchurch Road was once named Newbiggin Libraries website. Printed out, the by Crackenthorpe John Wentworth index makes three large volumes. All Cookson who named it after a house are packed with the city’s history. in Cumbria with which he and his And for that historical contribution poet-cousin William Wordsworth Margaret has received the Canterbury were associated. Woodham Road History Foundation’s A C Rhodes used to be Mile Road (because of its Medal for 2017. The information length) and, earlier, Slaughterhouse collected came from many, sometimes Road (because of the industry which obscure, sources and much from the was once there.). “ordinary man and woman”. And where was Chinaman’s Drive? Margaret is proud of her contribution. It used to be at 148 New Brighton She was only ever a part-time Road where the land was used as information librarian at Christchurch a right-of-way to a market garden City Libraries and there was much owned by a Chinese family. research in her own time. It was the Margaret keeps busy and believes sort of project that to be well-done in working as long as one is fit and needed that kind of commitment she able. She works as a law librarian says. It was a lot of hard work but it for two legal firms for three mornings was also fun. a week – totally different work from Sometimes she co-opted other a public library. She is now minutes librarians to do their bit. Richard Margaret Harper had pen and paper in her handbag wherever she went. secretary of the St Barnabas Church Greenaway helped as did many of Fendalton Library as part of her of new streets when they are named Trust which has been raising funds for the library assistants then working in research into Fendalton’s local history and, hopefully, that information will restoration of the church, secretary of the microfilm/microfiche area of the and continued when she joined continue to be transferred to the the St Barnabas AAW group and is to old central library. the Aotearoa New Zealand Centre index. be treasurer of the Fendalton Garden Margaret was born into a farming (formerly the New Zealand Room) in “The index remembers people, Club in the coming year. family in Taranaki and first trained the Central Library in 2000. many of whom lived ordinary lives. She also manages a number of as a primary teacher. Then followed For many years, the council didn’t For instance, a one-time cleaner at rental properties and a new challenge study for a BA in English at Massey think it important to record in its the Christchurch Drainage Board has coming up is project managing a spec University. minutes the reasons behind street a street named after her to show the house to be built in St Albans. It was in 1984 that she joined names and Margaret had to rely on high regard she was held in by her “When you retire, the structure Christchurch Libraries – she became newspaper reports or the knowledge employers,” she says. around your life that comes with paid a qualified librarian in 1992 - and of local residents for information The index covers several categories: work disappears and the pressure is when she retired in March 2016 she about many streets formed in the street names; place names (suburbs); put on you to keep your life meaningful. had served for 32 years. middle years of the 20th century. The lost Christchurch streets, buildings I really didn’t want to end up as a lady The index started life at the council now records the background etc.; miscellaneous items of historical who lunches,” she says.

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As lawyers, we are required to us questioning their capacity. This is seniors team to help you with any a call on 352-2293 to arrange meet with our clients and take their not our intention. Our sole purpose in queries you may have. Give Fleur an appointment to discuss your instructions in order to help them making the enquiry is to ensure that McDonald at Harman’s Laywers situation. A complete the particular legal task(s) whatever legal outcome our clients they are planning. Sometimes when have set out to achieve has the best Capacity and its implications we do this, we need to take a little possible opportunity of success. Hear Fleur McDonald discuss capacity and its extra time to consider our client’s We are aware however that if legal or mental capacity to make there is a likelihood that our client’s implications here at Age Concern Canterbury, decisions. decision might be challenged, one of 24 Main North Road, Papanui on Legal capacity is a client’s capacity the first questions that is often raised Monday, 9th October 2017 at 1.00pm. to make a decision in relation to legal is whether our client had the capacity Light refreshments will follow the discussion. rights and obligations. Decision required to make the decision in the making requires that a client: first place. To book your place or for further information please * understands the decision they are The best way of mitigating this phone Age Concern Canterbury on 366 0903. having to make risk, in situations where capacity is * can discuss with us the possible not obvious, may be for the client to options available to them in a way undertake a capacity assessment that shows they appreciate the risk prior to completing their legal work. and or benefit of that decision The good news is that statistics * understands the impact that a show that most of us will not lose decision, or the lack of a decision, legal capacity in our senior years. Ministry of Social Development assistance may have on them or their loved However, for the reasons discussed ones above, if you have concerns about The Ministry of Social Development Update - Elder Abuse * is able to articulate and discuss all your capacity or the capacity of a (MSD) provides assistance for Response Service of these issues with us. loved one who is about to make Medical alarm rental and monitoring. MSD would like to let readers know Having these discussions with significant decisions, it is critical that A Disability Allowance can be paid of a new Elder Abuse Response our clients is difficult. It can be very you obtain advice from a team well to cover the costs of medical alarm Service recently launched. confronting. In a worst case scenario, versed in dealing with these matters. rental and monitoring if The Elder Abuse Response Service our clients can be very offended by At Harmans we have a specialist • a person meets the qualifications focuses on intervention and putting for Disability Allowance and the needs of victims of elder abuse • a medical alarm is necessary first. The cornerstone of this new for normal daily living, without it the approach is a free and confidential person’s life or health would be put 24/7 help-line, 0800 32 668 65 (0800 at risk, or their disability would be EA NOT OK). Calls will be answered aggravated and by registered nurses who will direct • the need for the medical alarm is callers to elder abuse specialist an on-going, additional cost directly service providers in their region. related to the person’s disability or Elder abuse is a serious and growing personal health need and problem. These new services will • the medical alarm is supplied by ensure effective and accessible help an MSD-accredited medical alarm is available wherever and whenever Protecting supplier victims need it. To apply for assistance to pay Seniors clients can access further you through for the on-going cost of a medical information on the Ministry of Social alarm you need to receive a Development website www.msd.govt. Disability Allowance - Medical Alarm nz/what-we-can-do/seniorcitizens/ all stages Assessment form completed by your index.html or phone on 0800 552 of life medical practitioner. 002. A

Life is full of ups and downs, and changing circumstances can have a major impact on your financial position. Help available for NZ Superannuation clients this winter The Seniors Team at Harmans specialises in legal issues relating to seniors. Our friendly team offers practical advice in plain English so you have peace * Purchasing a heat source of mind and feel confident in making decisions that are right for you and There may be assistance for the cost of purchasing a portable heater. your family. * Heating costs Our Seniors Team is conveniently located in our Papanui office. If you can’t Assistance may be available to provide help with additional electricity, gas get to us, we offer a Home Visit Service, so we can come to you. or heating costs that a person has because of an on-going disability. * Assistance with heating costs We’re here to help you through all stages of life. We specialise in: There may be recoverable assistance available for electricity, gas • Wills • Funeral Trusts or firewood. (Note: Applicants must meet a number of criteria). • Trusts • Occupation Right Agreements * Keep Warm - A Heating Guide from Consumer New Zealand • Enduring Powers of Attorney • Estate Planning The Guide is full of advice to help people to be warmer, drier and healthier. • Rest Home Subsidies • Asset Protection Key information is around insulation, dampness, ventilation and heating. Download the free guide from the Consumer New Zealand website. Contact Fleur McDonald Seniors clients can access information on the Ministry of Social P (03) 352 2293 E [email protected] A 485 Papanui Road, Christchurch Development website www.msd.govt.nz click on www.harmans.co.nz ‘What can we do for Seniors’. Or phone us on 0800 552 002. AUGUST 2017 KEEPING ON 11 Highlights and tripping tips in Europe

by Mike Crean Tourism is posing a threat to many towns and cities. For seven weeks in May and June we were part of the problem. My wife and I were willing partners in an industry that is choking roads, streets, footpaths – even airways and waterways. An outstanding impression from travels through Britain, France, Switzerland and Italy was the almost suffocating volume of tour coaches, campervans, cars and people, people, people. The view from halfway up the Eiffel Tower For a start, our plane, after flying When the Germans withdrew from France in WW II they destroyed all bridges over the takes in much of Paris, extending to Sacre from Hong Kong, had to circle London Arno except this one, the Ponta Vecchio. Soldiers of the NZ division knew it well. Coeur Cathedral on Montmarte (top right). three times before getting a turn to contemplating a grand European fun. All spoke English. once home of Sir Winston Churchill land. Good sightseeing if you have a tour. Choose your tour carefully. On our and now a museum to him. In Paris, window seat, but frustrating. Firstly, avoid peak travel time. Devon-Cornwall expedition nearly all Here are other random examples. Lower costs apply a few weeks either the 40-odd passengers were aged the Moulin Rouge cabaret floorshow Only residents’ cars were allowed side of mid-June and tourist numbers mid-50s to late-70s. The pace was was spectacular. In Switzerland, a in the Cornwall seaside village are fewer. A travel agent will advise easy and we mixed well. On our funicular railway and a cable car of St Ives, so grumpy shuttle bus on this and on tour discounts for early Europe Traveller tour, we (at 69) were took us to the viewing platform atop drivers shunted visitors along narrow bookings. the oldest by about five years. Most Mt Stanserhorn. In Italy, we cruised streets in and out of the town. At Secondly, if you have no capable were in the 25 to 45 range. The pace Venice’s Grand Canal in a water taxi Stonehenge I counted 22 large tour friends or relatives in England, get was quicker but we kept up, thanks and narrow side canals in a gondola. coaches in the bus park at one time, some. There is fascination in many to having done lots of walking before Other fabulous experiences ranged indicating that coach numbers per places away from the tourist trails, leaving home. Again, your travel from the choir of Exeter University day might be around 200. I gave up as my brother and his wife proved agent will advise on choices. music scholarship singers performing trying to appreciate art in the Louvre, in several day trips by car. They live Tours are realistically priced but they in an 11th-Century church, to Paris, as a river of tourists streamed on the Essex coast and we virtually come with a catch. You usually book Michelangelo’s painted ceiling in remorselessly past the paintings covered the county: gentle farm and pay weeks in advance. Then, The Vatican’s Sistine Chapel. Not and I could barely see anything. (Try lands, beautiful and historic towns when you get on tour, you find there to mention an Italian-based friend the Musee D’Orsay instead, with its such as Saffron Walden, Thaxted, is a range of “optional extras”, usually joining us to sit on the terrace of our impressionist works.) The locals in Harwich, Walton on the Naze and costing about $NZ50-80 each. You Florence hotel and chat over drinks Venice want cruise ships banned as Coggleshall, which can be reached are tempted to do them because you while the Arno River (well-known to each large vessel discharges enough by bus or train from lovely 2000 forget how much you have already Kiwi soldiers in World War II) drifted by. tourists to raise the sinking city’s year-old Colchester. We also ran paid for your tour. So, keep an eye I say go for it, fellow seniors. The already crowded population by 6%. into neighbouring counties Kent and on your spending and be prepared to expression: “You are never too old” (Our tour guide said we were lucky Suffolk. Also, staying with rellies cuts skip some activities. is untrue. The day will come when only one cruise ship was berthed the accommodation costs. On the other hand, coach tours you will be unable to handle it. If you each day we were there.) The queue Next, if you scorn coach tours, offer savings in stress and the time cannot bear being stuffed into an at St Peter’s in Rome extended to as I once did, then try one. We you would waste working out where airline’s “cattle class” for 11 hours, but infinity, with people waiting in line took two such tours and they were to go. They take you to places you cannot afford business class, ask your under a hot sun for four hours. marvellous. The tour directors might not otherwise see, avoiding travel agent about premium-economy However, tourism is good for host were knowledgeable, engaging queues because they have priority class. We took it and recommend it. countries’ economies and on that and considerate. The drivers were entrance. And you never have to Start planning for 2018 now. basis I make no apology for my part superb and the coaches supremely hump your own luggage. NB: This is not a commercial but, in boosting tourist numbers. comfortable. The hotels and meals What were our highlights? On a for the record, we booked with House Here are a few points to assist ranged from good to excellent. drive with my brother and his wife of Travel, Northlands, and toured with fellow senior citizens who may be Socialising among passengers was we visited Chartwell House, in Kent, Trafalgar Tours, London.

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national.org.nz Authorised by , 283 Greers Road, Christchurch AUGUST 2017 12 KEEPING ON Ponder this with Brian Priestley “Say I’m weary, say I’m sad; of thing myself but I can’t recall that it into one another’s eyes with quiet Every so often we are told to Say that health and wealth have was well received. At 15 or 16 I was delight. beware of bullying. It’s good advice missed me; far from an expert, and if you take “I have culled a little flower; of course but surely the best answer Say I’m growing old, but add - tenderness away, as they so often My messenger to be; must often lie with the bullied. Jenny kissed me.” seem to do today, then perhaps love Let it whisper in thine ear Perhaps Victoria had not yet come loses the magic. All I would say to thee.” When I was 12, we were oppressed to the throne when Leigh Hunt wrote I have just rediscovered a little book How pleasant to have a suitor who by the form a year above us. Five or those words. They are simple and of old love poetry and pictures of could throw off stuff like that ... sorry six of them would pick one or two of tender and we don’t seem to get (mostly) youngish Victorians staring love. us to bully in our lunchbreaks. that sort of thing nowadays. What’s There appeared to be a problem. happened to love poetry? It wasn’t all One word seems so often to be I suspect some people’s God tender, of course. There were plenty missing from the debate on our might prefer a little church I know The fact was that one or two smaller of randy cavaliers... cathedral. It is ‘beauty’. But is which is surrounded by trees chaps are in trouble when faced with “Out upon it, I have loved three there anything wrong with the on Dartmoor. And then how more, and larger, bullies. Sneaking whole days altogether idea? Surely folk who devised the about Coventry with the morning to a master was, of course, not And am like to love three more old cathedral were more worried sunshine high up through the allowed by the schoolboy code. about words like ‘respectability’ or splendid windows and the sound If it prove fair weather ...” So we held a meeting and next How much more fun than watching ‘propriety’. It was not, perhaps, a of pilgrims moving through the time the bullies appeared 14 of the box or the latest Hollywood stuff. building to make the heart sing or aisles? Oh, there is beauty in the One can almost feel Jenny’s kiss (on the soul rejoice. Indeed they set universe if we look for it. Should us attacked them. This ended the cheek I think). Long, long ago I about changing the building when we not try to squeeze more of it the problem. Perhaps many boys even tried to write some of that sort the plans arrived. into our cathedral? learned something also. Maltworks Lifestyle Village - freehold unit title A vision to turn Heathcote’s derelict The central community clubhouse full ownership of their home giving Maltworks Villas is within easy reach Maltworks site into a new residential facility available in the village, allows them the option to on-sell it on the of all hill suburbs, and an easy tunnel lifestyle village, has now begun with residents to become part of the social open market as an ‘over 55’s lifestyle commute to Lyttelton township, the first of stage one villas now under scene by having access to committee villa’. The owner retains any capital providing a great opportunity for construction, and a showhome open organised art classes, exercise gain realised from the sale process. parents to be closer to their families for viewing. groups, card games, coffee groups, An onsite caretaker lives in the who live within these areas. Property Lifestyle Concepts, or organised dinners and outings. The village and mows the lawns, so you The village is located at 66 Port PLC Group, has been operating in clubhouse is offered for the exclusive can sell your lawnmower! They also Hills Road, Heathcote Valley, where Canterbury for 15 years. Having use of village residents to meet and take care of the roadside gardens, local shops are to be constructed developed three previous larger scale socialise with their friends and family keeping the overall appearance of the adjacent to the village. Ferrymead over 55/60s lifestyle villages, they as they wish, or to arrange special village up to a high standard. Exterior and Eastgate shopping centres are certainly have fine tuned the ‘lifestyle events for that special celebration or windows are cleaned quarterly too! both within an easy driving commute. village concept’. The new village milestone. Consisting of a modern Along with the clubhouse facility, The bus route 28 to Christchurch & project, Maltworks Villas, contains kitchen facility, bathroom facilities the exterior maintenance of your Lyttelton runs close by the village 65 villas, a clubhouse facility, and a and an open plan lounge area, which villa is taken care of into the future. within an easy 200m walk. communal vegetable garden. flows easily onto a northwest facing House insurance is organised by the Recreational activities are in The villas are a mixture of single level patio and lawn area, providing a Body Corporate which manages the abundance with Ferrymead driving and two storey homes, with single pleasant socialising environment operation of the village. A perfect range an easy five minute drive away, or double garaging. Configurations all year round. The lounge is set up setup giving added security for those tennis and bowling clubs and other vary with two or three bedroom with TV, lounge suites, dining table who wish to lock and leave to escape community recreational activities all options and floor plans ranging from & chairs. All this while still having the the winter. in close proximity to Maltworks Villas, 102sqm to 200sqm. There is limited ability to live in a village environment The Heathcote area boasts a strong along with the gondola, walking fencing around the homes so as not of like-minded people. community, a natural microclimate tracks, and a children’s playground to box people in, and plans vary from Ownership of the villas is on a sheltered from the cool easterly and on the doorstep of the village to take being in a duplex situation (joined), freehold unit title (not a license to southerly winds, and is surrounded the grandchildren! Come and see standalone, or terraced. occupy), where the purchaser retains by the natural beauty of the Port Hills. what the Maltworks has to offer! A AUGUST 2017 KEEPING ON 13 AGE CONCERN CANTERBURY POSITIVE AGEING EXPO

In conjunction with Papanui High School Marking International Day of Older Persons FREE ENTRY & ENTERTAINMENT Monday, 2 October 2017 9.00am - 2.30pm Papanui High School, Langdons Road, Papanui Exhibits and displays Don’t forget to use your Goldcard on the buses! Onsite “gold coin” parking. Age Concern Canterbury 366-0903

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“I am absolutely delighted to announce, that once again, Papanui High School is hosting this year’s Positive Ageing Expo, on Monday 2 October,” says Principal, Jeff Smith. “This will be Age Concern’s eleventh expo, and the seventh year the school has hosted it. I have received extremely positive feedback from similar events held over previous years, where students from Papanui High help set up the facility, and assist visitors throughout the day.” “Our students play an intergenerational, interactive role Students from Papanui High School interact in a wide range of activities throughout the day at the Positive Ageing Expo. in many areas. Over forty students will give up one day of their school gates to the gymnasium, and there is Fire, local retirement villages, Civil holidays to be involved. Students plenty of car parking on the school’s Defence Emergency Management, and older adults will interact in a wide sports field.” and numerous charitable range of activities, from up-skilling “Planning is well under way, organisations offering services and older adults in digital technology, to and with over 115 exhibits, stalls, information for older adults and their helping serve morning tea.” entertainment, and attractions, this families, will be taking part.” “The school is a perfect venue, year’s event will be the largest yet. “It’s a great day out, with plenty to and there are many pluses for Age Stalls will be set up in the school’s see and do. We are very pleased Concern having this here, as the Johns Wing, Gym, and adjoining to be able to support this important Orbiter and other buses stop outside Graham Condon Recreation Centre, annual event. Over the years we have Northlands Mall, and it is just a short and there will be marquees on the watched the Expo go from strength- walk through the mall to the school. school grounds.” to-strength, and we look forward to A caterpillar bus is available to take “Many organisations such as the a long association with Age Concern people from the Sawyers Arms Road Christchurch City Council, Police, Canterbury.”

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Expo prizes proudly sponsored by More Mobility AUGUST 2017 KEEPING ON 15 Come along and have a great day out What are you doing on Monday Community Law, Rotary, Kiwanis, If you are driving, enter from Positive Ageing Expo facilities. 2nd October? The annual Positive and many more. Langdons Road – drive into the school Thank to our supporters Ageing EXPO is here again and we Talk about Advanced Life Care grounds where parking wardens will Thanks to the people who make this would love to see you, your friends plans, traffic safety, City Council direct you to a parking space for just EXPO possible and the generosity and family/whānau. Come along and issues and much, much more. a gold coin donation. The caterpillar of our wonderful sponsors. More have a great day out at one of New Free tea and coffee will operate around the carpark also. Mobility for sponsoring the raffle Zealand’s leading Age Concern public It you wish to take a rest between Plenty of parking will be provided events. The EXPO opens at 9.00am all this interesting activity, have a for those needing a disabled car park. prizes table which will be sited in the and closes as 2.30pm. Once again, cuppa and something to eat, in the Enter from Langdons Road and our Graham Condon Gym and Papanui we are holding it at Papanui High Johns Wing! We listened to your helpful volunteers will guide you to High Students and staff, we couldn’t School in Langdons Road, Papanui. feedback and we will have more the allocated car parks close to the do this without them. This year over 150 exhibitors will chairs available this year for you to talk with you– there is something for rest on. Peer training in a friendly environment everyone, all ages and life stages, How to get there men and women, serious advice and You can travel to the Positive SeniorNet is a non-profit fun activities. Ageing EXPO at Papanui by one of organisation which offers training Age Concern Canterbury staff will several bus routes – the Orbiter, the to anyone over 50 years of age be there to explain all our services, Blue Line, No.28 Papanui/Lyttelton, helping them to become competent you can join in a Falls Prevention No.108 Casebrook/Northlands, and computer, smart phone and tablet Exercise Class to see how you like No.125 Redwood/Westlake. The users. The organisation is run entirely it. EXPO is at Papanui High School, just by volunteers many of whom have Representatives of service 5 minutes’ walk from the Northlands only learned how to use computers organisations will be there to give Mall. themselves in recent years, this advice and answer questions. The green caterpillar will shuttle you includes the tutors most of whom These include the NZ Police, from the School gate on Langdons Fire and Emergency Services, Road to deliver you safely right to the started learning about technology at Windows-based programs plus Canterbury , EXPO door. Remember to use your SeniorNet. smart phones and tablets, all in all Pegasus Health, Christchurch City GOLD Card to get free travel on the Our emphasis is on providing a wide range of courses related to Council, Community Organisations, bus. peer training in a friendly social computers and technology. environment by our experienced, We also hold monthly special volunteer tutors. Classes have a interest group meetings on specific Reducing the burden of moving maximum of six students with two subjects, these include digital At Senior Move Managers, we work to be conducted on your behalf. tutors, this ensures a good learning photography, genealogy, music and provide support to senior citizens Having one single point of contact experience. A wide range of courses video production, online travel and during the transition of relocating means stress is decreased and you and workshops are available for technical matters. There is also a home, either downsizing, or into a can relax knowing everything related which reasonable charges are made social meeting on the third Thursday retirement village. This can be a to your move is taken care of. to cover the society’s running costs. of each month, featuring guest SeniorNet gives members an speakers who cover a wide range difficult time, not only physically, but Packing boxes, laying new carpet, also emotionally. Our aim is to reduce opportunity to learn new computer of topics. There is also a monthly setting up your new home, whatever this burden based on your needs and skills, thus enabling them to keep newsletter. it is, no matter how big or small we are requirements. up with modern technology and SeniorNet is a great way to break your personal assistants throughout Our strong relationships with enhance their lifestyle. There is a down social isolation for older people. service providers such as moving your move. wide range of courses on offer which As well as allowing them to become companies, cleaners, and gardeners, Give us a call for an obligation are constantly being updated as computer literate, it helps ensure they means we can identify those best to free quote. We can then construct a technology changes. Details of their can keep up with the modern world suit your needs. Once you approve management plan to suit your needs full range of courses can be found and keep in contact with younger the service providers, Senior Move and guide you through this transition on their website www.seniornetcanty. friends and relatives which is a major Managers book and manage all the – 0800 667 558. A co.nz. Courses cover many Microsoft motivating factor for many people. A

Senior Move Managers provides support to senior citizens when they are going through the process of relocating home. We come to you to discuss the areas in which we can assist during this difficult time. Seniors Interested in Computers, Smart Phones Tablets? Together we work out what is required for your situation SeniorNet Canterbury offer peer computer training and what service providers are needed. for over 50s in a friendly, social environment. Call now for a free no obligation quote on 0800 667 558 New members very welcome; call at our rooms in the CFC building, 250 Westminster Street www.seniormovemanagers.co.nz or ring our Secretary on 385-4643 [email protected] Expo prizes proudly sponsored by More Mobility AUGUST 2017 16 KEEPING ON A KiwiRail Breaking the cycle of arthritis pain

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113 Blenheim Road, Christchurch. Ph: 348 3460 or 0800 666222 Expo prizes proudly sponsored by More Mobility AUGUST 2017 KEEPING ON 17 Age Concern’s volunteer driver receives MNZM When Alison Wilkie “retired” four to asthma groups. five years ago, she volunteered to be In recent years Alison was involved an Age Concern Canterbury social- with the Ministry of Education as outings van driver after hearing that Chair of the Establishment Board drivers were needed. of Trustees setting up the Te Waka “Every second Wednesday I pick up Unua School and the St Francis of the ‘St Albans Coffee Club members’ Assisi Catholic School. Many years and we’re off for coffee at a different earlier, when her children were at venue each time.” primary school, she was involved in The group leaves about 9.35am Halswell School’s PTA. and is usually away for about three When Alison becomes involved hours. “We have a ticki-tour on the with an organisation, she dives into way back,” she says. the nuts and bolts, and gives her all. She has devoted her life to others, The University of the Third Age (Kate mostly in health and education but is Sheppard group) now occupies her now choosing to slow down. as her job is, as a committee member, Alison Wilkie has recently turned to arrange speakers. Next up she has down an invitation to become a Sir Geoffrey Palmer and Dr Andrew committee member of a bridge club. Butler on whether Aotearoa New Volunteering for community work has Alison Wilkie, Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit Zealand needs a written constitution. been the story of her life but now she Becoming a nurse lead to a life of social determinants of health. This Further, she plays bridge regularly at admits there is a time to leave the service to the health industry. “I have would be second to none,” she says. the Christchurch club. stage or, at least, slow down. lived, breathed, studied and worked Alison has been a member of he “I am giving up committee positions She was brought up in Christchurch in health all my life,” she says. In Canterbury District Health Board and now,” she says. with parents who were involved fact, she has now been awarded a the Riccarton-Wigram Community However, she misses her work on with St John Ambulance. So at nine Member of the NZ Order of Merit Board and the Christchurch the health board. She served from Alison became a St John’s cadet and for her services to health and her Resettlement Services Board. 2000 to 2008 and wishes she had remained with the organisation until community work. Before that she helped set up won another election. “I don’t think she was 19. “I never thought I would “I have many different and several asthma societies in the South the voting system (STV) and being not be a nurse,” she says. transferable skills and experiences Island. That specific interest was low on the list of candidates (W for “Mother wanted to be a nurse but obtained within the broadest range prompted by a son (she has three Wilkie) are helpful,” she says. her mother would not let her be one of health, education and community children) having asthma. However, Alison says her friends as she didn’t think she would be service. My commitment is to being She says a highlight of her asthma and family keep her busy. Her three strong enough. I think my mother involved, where possible, in improving work was the implementation of the children live in Auckland. She has lived her nursing aspirations though the health and wellbeing of all New NZ Asthma Educators’ Forum in eight grandchildren and three step- me.” Zealanders … which includes the 1991. She is a life member of two grandsons. Step out of your comfort zone and enhance your life as well as the life of others People choose to volunteer for many reasons. For most it offers the chance to give something back to the community and we feel good that we are helping others. An added benefit is that we are also enhancing our own lives. These three stories show just how stepping out of your comfort zone to help others can have an amazing impact on your own life as well. There is no tragedy in life like the people” for three to four hours. John death of a child but for Age Concern could easily empathise with many of Canterbury volunteer driver, John the group as like him they too had Fowke, it was a double heartbreak often lost someone close. with the loss of a beloved daughter John’s volunteer driving has become and six-year-old granddaughter at an important regular activity for Age the same time. Concern clients and is equally as It was unimaginably devastating for important for John. He has become John and his wife and in the weeks one of Age Concern Canterbury’s and months that followed the tragedy greatest stalwarts, helping with John said he felt that his life was funding applications and generally wasted. “I became totally inadequate, raising the profile of Age Concern at relying on others for everything.” John credits his wife Margaret every opportunity. for being “his rock”. She was also John describes his role as a “small struggling with the loss of her cog in the amazing wheel of Age daughter and grandchild but in Concern Canterbury. They are great John’s words, she “steadied the ship staff, great people who do great jobs. on many occasions”. John Fowke credits his wife Margaret for being “his rock”. I am so very lucky to be a part of this.” It was some timely words of John initially began helping with He did not hesitate to take up an He credits his involvement in Age wisdom from Margaret’s cousin who gardens and lawns, and went from invitation to become a volunteer Concern Canterbury with helping him had suffered her own tragic loss that feeling totally devastated to a feeling driver, and admitted he was “fairly come to terms with his loss. “I’m now helped John to work through his grief that he belonged and that he had excited” to become involved in driving much better, thanks to them.” and introduced him to Age Concern. something to contribute. and entertaining groups of “lovely Continued on page 18 .../ AUGUST 2017 18 KEEPING ON Step out of your comfort zone and enhance your life as well as the life of others Continued from page 17 .../ Despite her reservations Frances found that her In the same year that Vicki Buck was the Mayor first visit to Lorna went very well. “It helped that of Christchurch and Sean Fitzpatrick captained Lorna is a chatterbox,” she says. It also helped that the All Blacks, Frances began volunteering as a they found they had friends, acquaintances and visitor for Age Concern. Today, 23 years, later interests in common. Over the years their visits Frances is still visiting Lorna, the same woman she have included walking along the beach, baking, was matched with three Mayors and 16 All Black and talking...lots of talking. Lorna loves talking Captains ago. Theirs is a very special match that about her family, and her early life in Lyttelton. The has developed into a lifelong friendship. activities and outings have changed over the years Frances says she began AVS volunteering after but both women still look forward to the weekly being somewhat coerced by a work mate. She visits as much as ever. At 90 Lorna is still fiercely doubted that she could do it. At 45 she was much independent. younger than most of the other volunteers, but Frances describes their relationship as now like after two meetings with the co-ordinator Margaret Chapman, she decided to give it a try, and nervously family. The women include each other in family made her first visit to Lorna. milestones and celebrations, and Frances will At only 68 Lorna was also younger than most sometimes help with shopping and appointments. who sign up for the Visiting Service. She was Frances and Lorna, a very special match This is not what is usual, required or even recently widowed, and although supported by two fiercely independent, she missed the friendship encouraged of AVS visitors but there is no doubt loving daughters, she found herself housebound, and company she had been used to when her that over the years these women have developed an bored and lonely. Lorna is blind and although husband was alive. unique bond that surpasses the official guidelines. Falls are preventable, SAYGo Falls Prevention exercise classes improve your balance, leg strength, flexibility, general fitness and well being

Falls are preventable. SAYGo Falls Prevention training. exercise classes improve your balance, leg It is thanks to this enthusiastic group that the strength, flexibility, general fitness and well being. SAYGo classes will continue on a weekly basis in You can prevent falls. Steady As You Go (SAYGo) Amberley and Rangiora. There are still spaces is the exercise class designed to help older people in these groups and new members are very reduce their likelihood of having a fall. welcome. • Simple activities, seated in a chair, standing Early spring will most likely see the expansion and walking. of these popular and beneficial classes to new • Proven to improve balance, flexibility and locations in Kaiapoi, Oxford, Culverden, Cheviot strength. and Hanmer. • Participants feel physically better and more able. Consider these facts: • Class members enjoy being with a social and friendly group of like-minded * Around 30% of people aged 65 and over will fall at least once each year. people. * Falls are NOT a natural part of ageing. SAYGo in Amberley and Rangiora * Improved balance and stability mean that falls ARE preventable. Eleven weeks of fun, learning, motivation and achievement culminated in a Check below for the SAYGo exercise classes in Christchurch and North sharing day when new Peer Leaders met together in Amberley recently. Canterbury. For more information about these groups please phone Age The benefits of the Falls Prevention Programme (SAYGo) were advocated Concern Canterbury on 366 0903 or Christine Toner 0274339598 (city) or and discussed as we enjoyed lunch, a class, some First Aid tips and further Robyn Bain 0220468467 (North Canterbury).

Location of classes: North Canterbury Classes

Wednesday at 10.30am, Rangiora. (Class full, new members welcome at New classes planned for North Canterbury potentially starting 21 August Thursday class), Ballarat Retirement Village, 21 Ballarat Road, Rangiora. – possible times could be Cheviot on a Tuesday morning, Culverden or Wednesday at 11.00am, Amberley. Amberley Library, RSA Room. Rotherham on a Wednesday morning, Hanmer on a Wednesday afternoon, Wednesday at 1.30pm, Amberley Beach. Amberley Beach Hall. and Kaiapoi on a Thursday afternoon – all to be confirmed. Please phone Thursday at 5.00pm, Rangiora. Ballarat Retirement Village, 21 Ballarat Robyn on 0220468467 to register your interest. Feel free to attend any Road, Rangiora. suitable class. For more information call Age Concern on 366 0903.

Location of classes: Christchurch City Classes Monday at 10.00am, Redcliffs. Port Hills Uniting Church, Augusta Street, Tuesday at 11.30am, Fletcher Place. Upper Riccarton, Fletcher Place Redcliffs. Residents Lounge, off Bowen Street. Monday at 10.30am, Hei Hei. Community Centre, Wycola Ave. Tuesday at 1.00pm, Waltham. Waltham Cottage, 201 Hastings Street East, Monday at 10.30am, Wainoni. Best Years group Celebration Centre, 81 Waltham. Please phone 942 2173 to check class time and vacancies. Bickerton Street, back entrance with Preschool signage. Thursday at 9.30am, Riccarton. Kauri Lodge, 148 Riccarton Road. Monday at 1.00pm, Harewood. WAITLIST ONLY. St James Church Hall, Thursday at 10.00am, St Albans. St Albans Community Centre, 1047 Harewood Road, Airport end. Class is currently full. Colombo Street (near Edgeware Road) with parking access 126 Caledonian Monday at 2.00pm, Harewood. New members welcome. St James Road. Church Hall, Harewood Road, Airport end. Friday at 9.30am, Hoon Hay. Hoon Hay Presbyterian Church Lounge, 5 Monday at 1.00pm, Halswell. WAITLIST ONLY. Te Hapua, Halswell Service Centre and Library, 341 Halswell Road. Class is currently full. A Downing St, Hillmorton. good alternative is at Hoon Hay on Friday mornings. Friday at 10.00am, New Brighton. New Brighton Library, in the PAD. Tuesday at 9.00am, Nazareth House. Nazareth House, 220 Brougham Parking beyond the whale pool or in the Library parking area. Street, Sydenham. New classes are being planned for Christchurch city, Banks Peninsula and Tuesday at 9.30am, Papanui. Age Concern Canterbury, corner Main mid Canterbury. If you have an idea for a new class location please phone North Road and Loftus Street. Christine on 0274339598. AUGUST 2017 KEEPING ON 19 New faces on the Age Concern Canterbury Team

Two staff have come together in the beginning of the year and has our Home Services team working provided a consistent voice and part-time in the role replacing Sharyn continuity in her role here at Age Anderson. Concern Canterbury. She came to us Deborah McCormick started with with a wealth of knowledge gathered us in an administrative role but was over the years working for a similar happy to take on the Home Services organisation in Westport. Co-ordinator’s role, part-time, when it A new-staff member has replaced became available. Jasmine Salam in the Social Outings Julie Taylor works as our Accounts service. Debbie Garraway worked as Administrator but also undertakes to work part of her week in the Home an office manager for 18 years before Services Team. joining our team and is enjoying the Both staff are happy to receive your opportunity to bring people together requests for gardeners, tradesmen, in coffee groups. handymen and domestic providers To find out more about the work that From left: Debbie Garraway, Deb McCormick, Julie Taylor and Deirdre McGrath to undertake those tasks that are Age Concern Canterbury undertakes becoming increasingly difficult. 9.00am to 4.30pm and they will co- Deirdre McGrath has been go to www.ageconcerncan.org.nz or You can call during business hours ordinate the help you need. working full-time on reception since phone 366 0903. Elderly drivers driving to the future Many elderly drivers lose confidence when driving, pedestrian safety and as the years roll by. the impact of medication. Aware of this Age Concern Inspector Al Stewart, head of Canterbury aims to help those Canterbury Road Policing Team, is drivers and, for 10 years, has offered very supportive of the courses and he a Confident Driving Staying Safe believes they help to bring down the course. Canterbury accident rate. A member About 5500 older drivers have taken of the Road Policing Team attends the course throughout Canterbury in and presents at each course. those 10 years and 99 per cent of Older drivers who have had those who took the five-hour course crashes in the past three years or expressed satisfaction. who are confused about giving way Ten years ago Yvonne Palmer took at intersections, having difficulty in the NZ Transport Agency’s training shifting focus, having trouble looking certificate to be a facilitator of a safe over their shoulder, or saying to with age driving course. She still runs Yvonne Palmer with members of the New Zealand Police team who have contributed themselves “Where did that car come to the programme over the years. From left: Mike McCoser, Inspector Tony Hill, the courses but since 2009 she has Senior Constable Steve Spencer, Yvonne Palmer, Senior Sergeant Kelly Larsen, Senior from?” could find the course helpful. had hands-on help from the police. Sergeant Mike Jones. Back left: Senior Sergeant Phil Dean, Inspector Al Stewart Phone Yvonne 366 0903 or email: In the early days funds dried up (Road Policing Manager) and Inspector Glenn Nalder [email protected]. after two and a half months. But after times, and reversing. with lunch thrown in. A donation of Life Without A Car lobbying, more money was found. One woman has attended six $5 is requested. Participants work Another course offered by Age The number of attendees on a course courses over the 10 years. Yvonne through a work book on road rules, Concern for elderly drivers is called was limited to 16. says the woman learns something watch videos and have discussions Life Without a Car. However, the course grew each new every time she attends. about incidents and crashes in which This is aimed at adjusting to life year and this financial year 646 took Individuals can self-refer but older drivers have been involved. without a car. Insights are given as part in one of the 35 courses held in some drivers attend because they The courses are designed to keep to how to stay mobile and continue to Canterbury. Most reasons given for are referred by their doctors or the older drivers on the road longer and do the things you enjoy. attendance are loss of confidence; police. safely by maintaining confidence. Bookings are essential and the using roundabouts, driving at peak Courses run from 9.30am to 2.30pm They also provide insight into changes courses are held around Canterbury.

Ageing is inevitable, but growing Life Without A Car older doesn’t have to mean giving up an active life. Driver safety is vital for Plan ahead - do what you enjoy drivers of all ages, but older drivers experience physical changes that can affect driving ability - changes in vision, reaction time and flexibility. What does the course involve? * A free class room based programme * Lunch included ($5.00 contribution) * Held in a safe & enjoyable environment * Workbook for future reference * No tests or exams on the course * Certificate of Attendance Course starts at 9.30am and concludes at 2.45pm The Older and Courses to be held at Community Facilities in Canterbury. Contact Age Concern Canterbury on 10.00am to 12.30pm or by arrangement. Book now! 366-0903 for bookings. Wiser Driver Phone Age Concern Canterbury 366-0903 Confident Driving for or email [email protected] the Mature Driver Courses 20 KEEPING ON AUGUST 2017 Winter warmth is critical by Ruth Dyson, MP for Port Hills, Labour’s Senior Citizens Spokesperson In Canterbury, we know how cold require all rental homes to meet good to bed early because they are too installing new heating, or investing in our winters can be and we know standards of insulation, heating, cold to stay up. Labour is going to draught-stopping and insulation. that many of our homes are not ventilation and weather tightness so introduce a Winter Energy Payment This is a really good use of tax- well insulated. Around 1600 New that these homes are fit to live in. I for people receiving superannuation payers money and should help to Zealanders die prematurely each totally support this proposal and the or a main benefit. This will be $450 change the horrific premature death year due to living in cold, damp intention of funding grants of up to a year for a single person and $700 and hospitalisation rates. If someone homes. That’s four times the road $2000 to support the homeowner to a year for a couple or a person with is ill because of a preventable toll! Thousands more are admitted upgrade insulation, retrofit double dependent children, paid in monthly condition, then it just makes sense to hospital with respiratory illnesses glazing or install a clean fixed form payments from May to September. to address the cause of the illness brought on by living in houses that of heating. For a retired couple, this means rather than just treating the end are just too cold. The other half of the equation is they will receive an extra $140 a result. These payments will enable Older New Zealanders and those the cost of staying warm. The cost month during winter. The payment around a million people to better keep on low incomes are most at risk of household heating has risen by 30 will not be limited to a specific type themselves warmer and healthier in because of this poor quality housing percent since 2008. Many people of expenditure. This will give people winter. That’s what we should be and the difficulty they have in paying cannot afford to keep heaters on and flexibility to use it to best suit their supporting for everyone. for heating. are forced to live in temperatures well personal circumstances which could Authorised by , 160 Willis We need to up our game to change below international health guidelines. be leaving the heater on longer, Street Wellington A these numbers. My Select Committee I hear stories from many older people has recently considered a member’s about them having hats and jackets New Service for Elder Abuse Response bill proposed by Andrew Little to on inside to keep warm – and going Age Concern New Zealand is Stephanie says “All of our Age  backing a new Elder Abuse Response Concern members are pivotal in Service being launched on 1 July helping older people live safe lives. 2017 by the Hon Maggie Barry, We are in communities among older Minister of Office for Seniors. people every day – we know how to “We fully support the increased spot signs of abuse or neglect and [ investment in a new Elder Abuse how to support people through such Help-for-HoardingGroup Response Service (EARS) to cover a difficult and shocking experience.” the whole of New Zealand,” says Age Concern provides support and B Are you aware that you have a problem with clutter at home? Stephanie Clare, Chief Executive aftercare through social connection B Does the clutter effecta your day-to-day functioning and your relationships Age Concern New Zealand. programmes that are vital to the with family / friends / neighbours? “It is critical that we help older recovery and rebuilding of self- B Have you become socially isolated? B Are you ready to address the reasons why the hoarding has happened? New Zealanders live a life free from esteem of those who have suffered B Are you motivated to learn new ways of organising and new coping skills? harm.” abuse, lost trust or become isolated. B Can you visualise how you would like your home to be? Age Concern New Zealand is a “We know that we are well positioned leader in Elder Abuse and Neglect to offer these vital services and able If the answers to ALL the above are ‘YES’ and you are interested in being part Prevention and knows the need will to link with other agencies to help any of this group (or know someone who might be) please contact me at Age only increase as our older population older person who has suffered abuse Concern Canterbury on 03 331 7806 to arrange for me to visit you and discuss grows and as we all age. to lead a better and safer later life.” further. Emma Hockley, Psychologist. “It’s not acceptable to have the You can contact your local Age older population living in fear and Concern to find out more about our Age Concern is here to help in programmes at www.ageconcern. communities across New Zealand.” org.nz The Office for Seniors took It is estimated that in New Zealand over the Elder Abuse prevention and 70,000 people over 65 are abused education role from Age Concern Moving into each year and that Age Concern New Zealand on 1 July 2017 with the a retirement New Zealand statistics show that launch of a free and confidential 24/7 75% of alleged abusers are family help-line, 0800 32 668 65 (0800 EA community? members. NOT OK). 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by Wendy Scanlon, Senior Chef Co-ordinator One of my favourite quotes comes Author of the Blue Zone book, Dan based on plants. Having legumes friends. Make it interesting by from English writer Virginia Woolf, Buettner, gives nine lessons for well- (dried beans, peas and lentils) as inventing a theme – only plant food or “One cannot think well, love well, and being, based on the lifestyle of these part of our diet is also important. food that begins with the letter “C”. sleep well, if one has not dined well”. regions:- 6. If you drink alcohol, do so • If you live alone choose to have Eating well is central to our well-being, 1. Enjoy moderate, regular physical moderately, in the company of others dinner once a week with friends particularly as we age. The focus is activity. and with food. in a similar situation. Dining with often on what we eat, but research 2. Have a purpose in life. The 7. Engage in spirituality or religion. four friends means three nights off is now showing that how we eat is of Nicoyans call this “plan de vida” or 8. Engage in family life. cooking and one night where you equal importance. “why I wake up in the morning”! 9. Engage in social life. cook for others. About ten years ago the concept of 3. Stress less. Every culture has a The final three lessons are about • If a neighbour has meals-on- “blue zones” was introduced. Blue different strategy – Okinawans take staying connected. All of the blue wheels take your meal over and eat zones are the geographical areas time to remember their ancestors, the zoners have a social circle that together. We eat more when we eat of the world where people live the Californian Seventh Day Adventist supports healthy habits. Research longest. People in the blue zones pray, while the Greeks in Icaria have tells us that both living and eating with others. suffer a fraction of the lifestyle siesta. alone are risk factors for malnutrition • Enjoy a neighbourhood lunch once diseases common in other parts 4. Have a moderate kilojoule intake. as we age. By sharing meals with a month, with every one bringing of the developed world and enjoy The message is to stop eating when others we can potentially improve something to share. In the summer more healthy years of life. There you are full and spread your intake our eating habits, health and quality time this could include exploring a are five blue zone regions: Sardinia, across the day. Breakfast really is of life. local park or favourite picnic spot. Italy; Okinawa, Japan; Loma Linda, the most important meal of the day. To stay connected, try some of the The bottom line is to stay connected California; Nicoya Peninsula, Costa 5. Enjoy a plant-based diet. That following ideas: with family, friends and social Rica and Icaria, Greece. means having 90 percent of our food • Organise a pot luck dinner with groups. Pumpkin and Chickpea Casserole, a blue zone meal

This Moroccan inspired casserole ticks the Method boxes as a Blue Zone meal - plant based with 1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the added legumes (chickpeas). This recipe is for onion and stir over a medium heat until the onion four serves so invite some friends around to softens. Then add the garlic and cook for 1-2 share it with you and stay connected. minutes, stirring continuously. Ingredients 2. Add cumin, cinnamon, tumeric and paprika. 1 tsp Oil Stir and cook for a further 2 minutes. 1 onion, peeled and chopped 3. Add pumpkin, chopped tomatoes, chickpea 1 tsp Minced Garlic and lemon zest. 1 tsp Ground Cumin 1 tsp Cinnamon 4. Bring to the boil. Stir then reduce to a gentle 1 tsp Tumeric simmer. 5. Cover and cook for 25 minutes or until the ½ tsp Paprika 1 x 400g can Chickpeas, drained and rinsed 3 cups Pumpkin, peeled, deseeded and cut into 1 Lemon, juice and zest pumpkin is tender. 2cm cubes Salt and pepper to taste 6. Once cooked stir in lemon juice, salt, pepper 1 x 400g can Chopped Tomatoes 1-2 tblsp Fresh Coriander and coriander. Exercise for people over 60 Are you putting it off? Begin by standing on a You are not alone in planning your move to a comfortable surface, where you Retirement Village. have plenty of room at each side. You need time to get comfortable with the idea. With a 5lb potato bag in each hand, extend your arms straight BUT so many things to sort, and how to do it? out from your sides and hold them Let me help you with your BIG decision. there as long as you can. Try to reach a full minute, and then relax. Call me for a professional home appraisal & I’ll Each day you’ll find that you can help you work things out, plus I have a large hold this position for just a bit network of people who can help. longer. Franco After a couple of weeks, move up Let’s have a cuppa. “You make the tea and to 10lb potato bags. Then try 50lb Dal Din I’ll bring the biscuits!” potato bags and eventually try to get to where you can lift a 100lb 0274 842 739 potato bag in each hand and hold [email protected] your arms straight for more than a full minute (I’m at this level). After you feel confident at that level put a potato in each bag! COWDY & CO 03 355 6555 (Source: unknown) REAA 2008 AUGUST 2017 22 KEEPING ON Nine ways Occupational Therapy helps you thrive in your senior years

by Catherine Fink, Occupational Therapist, Port Hill Therapists Are you facing challenges with help a person to look at their lfestyle can cause a person to become everyday life as a result of ageing, and make sure there is a balance of less interested or engaged in their disability or health issues? Read “work, rest and play”. They can help eveyday activities. Loss of interest or on to find out how Occupational you prioritise and engage in activities confidence in cooking, selfcare, getting Therapists (OTs) can help. that benefit your mental health and out and about or staying in touch with Occupational Therapists care quality of life as well. others can lead to worsening health, about how people live the life they 5. Access the Community physical deterioration and social want, and do the things they want to Getting out and about in the isolation. An occupational therapist do. Their concern is enabling people community can be difficult for older can suggest practical strategies to to do their everyday activities (or people. Yet, it’s important you stay manage symptoms, find easy ways occupations), such as looking after connected and keep going to activities around tasks and support the person one’s self, managing the home, caring such as exercise groups, church, to participate in activities that improve for others, getting out and about in clubs, volunteering, visiting, etc. outlook. the community, staying engaged in Occupational therapists help people 9. Connect with the wider health meaningful activity and staying well. overcome barriers to accessing the and social service system OTs enable people to do things – community. This might be through Sometimes it’s hard to work out because doing is good for you. exploring alternative transport what type of help or support you need Here are 9 ways an Occupational options, becoming confident with or is available. Therapist can help older people. bus use or learning to use a mobility There are many health services 1 . Ensure your Safety at Home scooter. such as Falls prevention, Senior Chef Safety is often a concern when 6. Understand and manage or Active Canterbury and programmes a person experiences reduced memory difficulties run by charities or NGOs such as mobility, impaired vision or memory If you are noticing changes in friendship groups or help with daily loss. An occupational therapist can your memory and thinking, an tasks etc. Occupational Therapists assess a person’s ability to manage Occupational Therapist can advise know what help is out there and can Liz recently asked for an Occupational their everyday activities and provide Therapist to assess her ability to use a on practical strategies for managing help you determine what would work solutions to assist the person to mobility scooter and teach her to drive this. Using lists, weekly planners, best for you and refer you or link you remain as safe as possible in their it in her local area. Being able to use setting up routines for weekly in. the mobility scooter means Liz can home. continue her meaningful occupations activities, using technology and using Find an Occupational Therapist Preparing for using a mobility aid such as visiting friends, getting to the cognitive techniques for remembering today to help you thrive in your senior or wheelchair in the home or setting shops independently and going to the information are just a few of many years. up the home if your vision is failing, local park on her own. helpful tips. Occupational therapists can be installing handrails to prevent falls or to how we live our lives on a day to If you are a family member with found throughout the community. accessing the community when you day basis. A fundamental concept concerns for someone’s safety in They are employed in the DHB at stop driving are things an OT can in Occupational Therapy is the cooking, driving, living alone or Older Person’s Health, and many also help with to future proof your home. importance of participation, keeping managing money and security, then work in private practice, rehabilitation 2. Maintain your Independence our identity and being interested an occupational therapist can do a centres or non-government Staying independent in everyday and connected through meaningful functional assessment and provide organisations. activities despite reduced mobility, activities, regardless of our abilities support and management strategies. Some occupational therapy services pain, fatigue, sensory loss or other or disabilities. Whether it’s baking for 7. Adjust to transition or loss are publicly funded with a referral from conditions can be a challenge. grandchildren, volunteering with a Older age can be a time of great your GP. More options are available Occupational therapists are experts local school, gardening, walking the transition. Whether it is due to losing a from a private occupational therapist at finding practical solutions to enable dog, going to exercise class, being spouse, experiencing a health issue, if you can self fund. people to achieve their goals for creative or learning new things…. moving home or losing one’s ability to You might want to discuss your independence. There is a huge range doing is good for you…physically, drive, there can be many adjustments needs for occupational therapy with of disability equipment and gadgets mentally, spiritually and socially. to make. Finding your way around your family or GP, and make a referral on the market, and OTs can help you Occupational Therapists can help these changes can be overwhelming. accordingly. to determine what equipment is right you to build more wellbeing into your Occupational therapists can help with To find a private occupational for your needs and how to install and life in meaningful and sustainable establishing a plan to move forward therapist call OTNZ (04) 4736510 or use it. Occupational therapists also ways. and provide support to engage in go to www.otnz.co.nz/public/find-an- teach strategies to enable greater 4. Have fun and stay socially activities that foster identity, meaning occupational-therapist/, alternatively independence in tasks such as active and purpose and promote health and contact Age Concern. getting dressed or getting in and out It’s essential to enjoy life, have wellbeing. 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UPDATE FROM THE CLUBS Friendly atmosphere at U3A St Albans The U3A movement aims to We have a great programme of Beckenham Friendship Club members celebrated their 30th birthday in encourage an active retirement for guest speakers planned for our July. In August Pat Hannah will entertain and Richard Hore in September. women and men in their ‘third age’ monthly gatherings. Meet: 2nd Tuesday of the month at 1.15pm. St Marks Methodist Church, by providing for their cultural, social, We are establishing Special Interest Somerfield Street. physical and intellectual interests. groups which will meet outside of our Contact: Ann McKenzie on 03 314 9943. Members are people wanting to widen regular meeting times to cater for our Bishopdale Senior Citizen Club members enjoy a Housie afternoon. their interests by getting involved in members’ interests and activities. A Members have also enjoyed a surprise lunch bus trip and a trip to Rangiora life long learning opportunities Of all regular newsletter keeps members for Christmas lunch is planned in November. kinds and to share activities in an informed of activities and events. Meet: Fortnightly on Monday at 1.30 pm, at the Methodist Church, Corner informal, friendly atmosphere. Visitors and prospective members Chapel Street and Harewood Road. U3A St Albans meets on the fourth are welcome - please make yourself Contact: Marie Tyler on 03 359 4344. Thursday of each month, except in known to a greeter at the door. For December, with tea and coffee at further information contact Ellwyn Darfield Senior Citizens Club 9.45am and the meeting beginning Mackie (President) on 0276551156 or Meet: Every 3rd Friday at 2.00pm, Darfield Recreation Centre. at 10.15am. The venue is St Albans Noni Rush (Secretary) on 354 5643 Contact: Elly May on 03 318 7607. Uniting Church, 36 Nancy Avenue. or email: [email protected] or Lincoln Area Senior Citizen Club members enjoyed a bus trip to Meetings usually last about an hour. www.u3anetcant.nz/stalbans/ Ashburton and recently celebrated 42 years as a Club. Mike Early, a speaker from Barton Fields Development gave a talk and in August Paul and Kaye SHIRLEY WALKERS Easterbrook entertained members. Shirley Walkers meeting Mondays and Meet: First Tuesday of the month at 1.30pm at Lincoln Event Centre. Thursdays at 9.30am by the Shirley Contact: Lena Cameron on (03) 342 5467. Community site (park on Chancellor Street) Papanui Senior Citizens Welcome Club members enjoyed entertainment for car pool to the start of walk. from Ian Mac and Ken Webb. Members also enjoyed a mid-winter dinner at Hoofbeats Riccarton Hotel. A future trip will see members visiting Loburn Most walks are approximately 2 hours Redcross and entertainment from the Sunshine Entertainers and Brian long followed by some time together Ringrose. at a Cafe for those who wish. (If you Meet: Tuesdays at 1.30pm at the RSA, Papanui Road, Papanui. want to go straight to the walk please Contact: Colleen Smith on 359 7738. let Sue know on the day). $4.00 petrol contribution to the driver Sumner Senior Citizens Club members held their AGM in June followed if you car pool. by a birthday afternoon tea. Members enjoyed a bus trip to Rangiora to hear Phone Sue Long on 981 7071 or the Christchurch Theatre Workshop concert. 0277754635 for further information. Meet: Second and fourth Wednesday each month at 1.30pm at Sumner Surf Club. Contact: Lola Bouckoms on 384 9889. Christchurch Theatre Workshop Inc This year we have changed our venue for the Christchurch performances. BE ACTIVE is suitable for anyone 16 years and over who is looking to This will now be at St Albans Uniting Church, 36 Nancy Avenue, increase their activity and/or wanting to try new things. Sport Canterbury St Albans (off Innes Road). The Church complex has recently been welcome referrals for those interested in the programmes. Details are completely rebuilt and is an excellent facility. There is good parking listed below. available on the street and excellent wheelchair access. We are reserving Be Active Aranui, Aranui Wainoni Community Centre, the off street car park for Rest Home vans. An afternoon with the SING group is a good afternoon’s Mondays starting 24th July, 1.30pm to 3.00pm. entertainment at a very reasonable cost. Be Active Lincoln, Lincoln Events Centre, Wednesdays starting 26th July, 10.00am to 12.00 noon. St Albans Uniting Church Rangiora RSA Be Active Spreydon, Pioneer Recreation Centre and Sport Centre, 36 Nancy Avenue, St Albans Victoria Street, Rangiora Wednesdays starting 26th July, 6.15pm to 7.15pm. Tuesday at 1.45pm Wednesday at 1.45pm, Be Active Bishopdale, Bishopdale YMCA, 26th September 2017 27th September 2017 Thursday starting 27th July, 1.30pm to 3.00pm. 28th November 2017 29th November 2017 If you have any questions at all please feel free to contact Anna An afternoon with the SING group is a good afternoon’s entertainment at a reasonable Wilson on 03 373 5045 or email [email protected] cost. We look forward to seeing you and thank you for your continuing support. For advance bookings please phone Zilla on 389 2411 Garden City SeniorNet Get Togethers Garden City SeniorNet would like to invite you to become a for Older People member of our Learning Centre. Wednesday, 20th September For a joining fee of $20.00 1.30 to 3.30pm Loburn Red Cross plus reasonable class fees, Celebrating Spring you can learn many skills from Loburn Red Cross is continuing to provide an ‘all-you-can-eat’ afternoon Wednesday, 15th November our friendly tutors who will help you Christmas Event tea and small country sales table during the months of February to get more from your laptop, tablet, 1.30 to 3.30pm November for groups looking for a local outing. smartphone or home computer. Entertainment followed The venue is the Loburn Reserve pavilion on the Loburn-Whiterock by afternoon tea. For further information please Held at Riccarton Baptist Church, Road, just before the Karikaas Dutch cheese factory, and the cost phone 348 4499 or 80 Rattray Street, Riccarton. is $8.00 per person. come to an open session on the first Wednesday of the month from Entry by gold coin donation to help For enquiries and/or bookings please contact 10.00am to 12.00 noon at our Club cover the cost of food. Mary Stewart on (03) 313-8393. Rooms, 3 Brake Street, Church All money raised goes directly to the Red Cross. Corner, Upper Riccarton. Come Contact Velda along for an informal chat, We look forward to meeting some new groups. we’d love to see you. on 348 4350 AUGUST 2017 KEEPING ON 25 New Zealand’s Modern History: Ruthanasia by Dan Bartlett, Researcher - Archives, Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu

Ruthanasia. One of the more back on the food budget than other spine-chilling portmanteaus to areas...the cheap and humble potato ever enter the New Zealand is packed full of minerals essential to vernacular. A perjorative sentiment health...which is why the Irish were describing the uncompromising and considered the best fed peasantry in arguably dangerous nature of Ruth Europe before the potato famine...do Richardson’s health and welfare whip an egg into the mashed potato reforms, Ruthanasia was the social if you think there isn’t enough protein services’ Rogernomic equivalent. on the menu that day.” The Listener In her 1991 Mother of All Budgets, also suggested canny ways to keep Richardson introduced the New warm, as winter encroached and Zealand public to her grave new heating bills began to mount: “Make world of “stiff medicine”. warm cuddle rugs from scraps of The National Party had won a wool trousers, skirts, coats etc., and decisive victory in the 1990 election, line the back with an old sheet... winning 67 seats to Labour’s 29, and wear track suits instead of nighties the one seat won by ’s or pyjamas.” The article ends on an New Labour in Sydenham. However, endearingly twee note, reminding it is important to note the distorted readers not to forget “the good majorities produced by the First Past old-fashioned water bottle, and an the Post (FPP) electoral system, even more old-fashioned method of which was ultimately superseded keeping warm – cuddling!” Ruth Richardson and Ken Douglas, opposite ends of the spectrum. by the Mixed Member Proportional To say that the late 1980s and (MMP) system in 1996. per cent; the sickness benefit by 20 broader benefit cuts and the assault early 1990s were turbulent years in Although the National Party now per cent; and the domestic purposes on the welfare state.” Aotearoa New Zealand risks courting held 69 per cent of the parliamentary benefit (DPB) by 17 per cent. The The social policy researcher Charles understatement. The economy was seats, over twice the amount Labour political scientist Jon Johansson Waldegrave laments that “no budget reformed and deregulated, resulting held, it had only gained 48 per cent of asserts that the new government in the history of this country has so in massive job losses, privatisation the popular vote; in the same election, “continued the significant reforms of systematically undermined the quality and, ultimately, a share market the Green Party received 7 per cent the Fourth Labour Government and of life and the civilised protection of collapse. took it to areas even Labour had of the popular vote yet did not attain citizens, carefully devised over the The Employment Contracts Act feared to tread. a single parliamentary seat. last 50 years, as the 1991 Budget. was introduced in an attempt to National’s landslide victory was Bolger went into the 1990 election crush the trade union movement. Kiwis can now boast the dubious followed by a suite of policies that took pledging the restoration of a decent honour that they led the world in both The welfare system was gutted while even their own voters by surprise. The society. It didn’t look that decent the creation and dismantling of the unemployment skyrocketed; benefits new Prime Minister, Jim Bolger, “had when he immediately embarked on welfare state”. were cut and families crowded into presented himself as a moderate who lowering wages, writing the unions In June 1991, the New Zealand state houses. The public health would consolidate on the changes out of the statute books and lowering Listener published a budgeting system was ordered to run along made by Labour, slow the dizzying benefits.” Of the cuts, Jane Kelsey advice article for its readers. Kiwis business-lines; hospitals were pace of change, and reconstruct writes that “the moral responsibility were given handy tips to stretch their closed, and entire towns turned out a decent society”. Indeed, Bolger argument was aimed mainly at the budgets because “unemployment is to protest. Successive governments averred that in the 1990 election domestic purposes beneficiary. up and benefits are down”. Readers lost the public’s trust and arguably campaign he “totally captured the The prevailing image was of a were told that it was “easier to cut never regained it. essence of New Zealand in building a young woman who had deliberately decent society because I thought we’d got herself pregnant knowing she lost that”. 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It’s this adventurous spirit that has led the 76 year-old into an was nominated for five Tony Awards unexpected adventure - making her including Best Musical. stage debut at the Isaac Theatre The Showbiz cast will feature 16 Royal as Sister Mary Theresa in the principal characters (of which Judy Showbiz Christchurch production of is one), eight dancers, an ensemble Sister Act. of ten nuns, two Altar Boys, eight Judy never expected that a casual backing vocalists and a superb show phone call to enquire about joining band. Showbiz Vocal Studio would lead to “I am looking forward to working with an audition in front of New Zealand such a talented group of performers Arts Foundation Laureate Sara with different skills and in such a Brodie, director and choreographer stimulating environment,” says Judy. of Sister Act. 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While living abroad alongside seasoned performers September 2017. about the role he was looking to cast, twenty years ago she was involved in many years her junior and, despite • Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes – she thought she’d give it a go and a serious car accident and was told by the pressure of the audition process, including a 20 min interval. audition for the role. a surgeon that she might lose both of proved she had what it takes to land https://www.showbiz.org.nz/sister- At no time has Judy ever considered her legs. Even though it took five long the role of the oldest - and feistiest act/ taking her love of music onto the stage, years, Judy was determined to prove - nun in the convent. Tickets available from ticketek. but the role of Sister Mary Theresa the surgeon wrong, and worked hard Filled with powerful gospel music, co.nz/showbiz or phone 0800 842 sounded challenging and fun. And to get well and walk again. outrageous dancing and a truly 538. 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Show image from the New Plymouth Operatic Society production and cast of Sister Act Rutherford’s Den at the Arts Centre much of his own research into the It is Philadelphia, Christmas 1970, smash based on the hit 1992 Whoopi has undergone an incredible post- high frequency magnetisation of earthquake transformation, with iron in a basement that forms part when wannabe disco diva Deloris Goldberg film, featuring new music its new, modern exhibition offering of the Rutherford’s Den experience. Van Cartier witnesses a murder by Tony and eight-time Oscar winner, something for people of all ages. Formerly a student cloak room, committed by her gangster boyfriend. Alan Menken. Whether you want to delve into the Rutherford successfully sought to She is put in protective custody in A sparkling tribute to the universal history of Lord Ernest Rutherford have the basement converted into a the one place the cops are sure she power of friendship, Sister Act is – a man who came from humble laboratory for his early experiments. won’t be found: a convent! reason to REJOICE! beginnings and went on to win a The successes of Rutherford and Disguised as a nun, under the nom Sister Act – A Divine Musical Nobel Prize – or get intimate with the his peers laid the foundation for future de plume Sister Mary Clarence, she Comedy. Produced by Showbiz atom, the interactive displays contain technologies such as radios, TVs, finds herself at odds with both the rigid Christchurch, 8-23 September 2017 a wealth of information. sonar, the Geiger counter, mobile life-style of the nuns and their uptight at the Isaac Theatre Royal. Children as well as adults are radios and telephones, and smoke Mother Superior. Using her unique • Evening performances at 7.30pm catered for, making it the ideal outing alarms. disco moves and singing talent, Tuesday to Saturday. with the grandchildren, a friend, or His legacy means he is also an Deloris inspires the nuns to create a • Sunday Matinees: 4 pm, 10 and you can arrange to bring a group for inspiration – encouraging a new era more contemporary choir, and they 17 September 2017. a special tour. Make a day of it by of scientific discovery – and his life’s popping next door to Bunsen café, work and achievements remain a become the hit of the community. • Tickets start at $55. $65 Senior formerly the home of Le Café, and timeless demonstration of the power Word of their success reaches her concessions available on A & into the beautifully restored Great of ideas and creativity. ex-boyfriend Curtis, who arrives at the B Reserve seating, Tuesday to Hall and North Quad that are open • Purchase tickets: On site at 2 convent with his mob to settle their Thursday and Sunday. daily to the public. Worcester Boulevard, or at www. score with Deloris. A battle ensues • Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes – Ernest Rutherford was a pioneer, rutherfordsden.org.nz between the mob and Deloris’s newly including a 20 minute interval. innovator, thinker and collaborator. • Open 7 days, 10am – 5pm found sisterhood of feisty nuns. https://www.showbiz.org.nz/sister- He completed his undergraduate • Canterbury residents $15 (adults); Filled with powerful gospel music, act/ degree at Canterbury College when $10 (65+); $5 (children) outrageous dancing and a truly Tickets available from Ticketek. it was based at the Arts Centre site. • Free entry for those with reduced moving story, Sister Act is the feel- co.nz or phone 0800 842 538.

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Canterbury DHB has taken the delivers more than 120,000 meals on exciting step of bringing all food wheels. services in-house. This includes all While there are no immediate patient meals, all staff cafes and changes planned for current menus, Meals on Wheels, and at Ashburton which enjoy high levels of customer Hospital orderly, cleaning and laundry satisfaction, over time there will be services are also being managed in- some enhancements to the range of house. healthy choices available. In March, Canterbury DHB The DHB has also developed a new announced it would take over brand for its food services recognising management of all food services that it is a separate ‘business unit’ from existing provider Medirest, a within the DHB. The new brand name subsidiary of Compass Group, after is WellFood – A fresh approach to the contract expired on 30 June. This food – a further signal of the desire followed the decision in September to gradually freshen-up the food last year not to sign up to the national options. food service contract. Entering this next phase is We’re thrilled that over 99 percent Travis Courtyard Cafe at Burwood Hospital very exciting for Canterbury DHB of staff have transferred from the established, proven and fully-owned, worked co-operatively behind the – welcoming our new staff and previous Compass Group contract, Cook-Chill production unit so we scenes on the details to ensure and continuing to enhance our food and that food services are continuing will continue to use the same food support a smooth transition. services for patients, staff and visitors as usual. The changeover occurred production methods. This means we Food services at Canterbury DHB – and to those receiving Meals on last weekend and things have can make savings and deliver more cover all the meals and beverages for Wheels at home. gone very smoothly. I would like to than we could have on the national patients, including those with a wide If you have any feedback, questions acknowledge all the work of Rachel contract. As a result of the transfer of range of dietary requirements, Meals or suggestions, please let the Cadle, Support Services Manager, services any profits from café sales on Wheels, and the provision of food WellFood team know at wellfood@ and the project team who have will now be funnelled back into the in cafés which are open to staff and cdhb.health.nz worked tirelessly to ensure a smooth Canterbury Health System. the public at Christchurch Women’s (Source: Canterbury Hospital Board, transition. We’re very thankful for the great Hospital, Christchurch Hospital, CEO Update) It’s exciting to be welcoming service Compass Medirest has Burwood Hospital, Ashburton Hospital around 300 new staff as a result of provided over the last 13 years. I and Hillmorton Hospital. The DHB the transfer of services in-house. We would also like to thank them, their prepares and serves more than one are fortunate to have our own well- union, and all the staff who have million patient meals each year and Freedom and peace of mind at Barton Fields

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