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Taranaki
Vice Chairperson: Mary Vinnicombe
Treasurer: Chris Hinton
Secretary: Michele Burnside
Ph: (06) 759 0019
Ph: (06) 759 0019
Email: mbparkinsons@hotmail.com
The Local Contacts are joined by a committee of eight to ensure the smooth running of the Taranaki Branch.
FIELD OFFICERS:
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Taranaki South: Beverley Prankerd Taranaki North: Sue Allemann
Ph: (06) 764 8756 Ph: (06) 751 2903
REGULAR MEETINGS:
North Taranaki:
YOGA SESSION
Held each Thursday, at DeBurghs Lodge, Lawry St (next to Moturoa Four Square) beginning at 10am. Classes will not be held during School Holidays. Southern members are invited to attend.
Instructor: Catherine O'Neil. Catherine will take us through a relaxation and some gentle stretches, both of which are beneficial for people with Parkinsons. These classes are specifically for our members and their carers.
SUPPORT GROUP MEETING
Held 1st Tuesday of each month at DeBurghs Lodge, Lawry St (next to Moturoa Four Square) beginning at 10am. All members welcome. A guest speaker is invited along each month with varying topics. Cup of tea/coffee provided.
SPEECH GROUP
These meetings are now held following the Support Group Meeting each month at DeBurghs Lodge. This group is for those members who have undergone the "Lee Silverman Therapy".
WAITARA BUDDY GROUP LUNCHEON
Held last Thursday of each month at the Queen St Restaurant (opposite the Library) commencing at 11.45am.
A social activity is held each month and members are encouraged to come along and join fellow members. These activities range from Mid-Winter lunch to Games Day. Something for everyone. Watch your local newsletter for "What's on" and where!
DIARY DATES:
There are a number of events in the planning for the future. Here are some of the activities taking place during 2011. Please diary these dates so you can be prepared when contacted by your "Buddy".
February 12th:
Northern BBQ at Urenui Beach Domain. See January newsletter for further info.
February 28th:
Afternoon Tea at Brooklands Zoo. Further details in attached January newsletter
DIARY DATE : DIARY DATE : DIARY DATE
March 20th - De Burghs Lodge - 10am. YOUR ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. GET ALONG AND SUPPORT YOUR GROUP.
Further information in the February newsletter.
Further outings will be added as they are organised/confirmed. Watch the monthly newsletters for updates on all our Social Outings.
BORING BITS
REMINDER!!
Subs for the 2012 year are now due. These can be posted to Michelle at P O Box 5015, New Plymouth or paid at 28 Young St, New Plymouth. If preferred, below is a form you can complete and attach to your sub.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS
Shifting? Then let us keep in touch. Below is a form which can be printed out, completed and posted to Michelle to advise of a change of address.
| Attachment | Size |
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| January Newsletter.pdf | 764.62 KB |
| November 2011 Newsletter.pdf | 1.61 MB |
| October 2011.pdf | 859.13 KB |
| Sept 2011.pdf | 116.26 KB |
| Aug Newsletter amended.pdf | 217.55 KB |
| July Newsletter.pdf | 634.53 KB |
| June Newsletter 2011.pdf | 342.09 KB |
| May Newsletter.pdf | 154.99 KB |
| April Newsletter.pdf | 289.26 KB |
| March Newsletter.pdf | 325.43 KB |
| Feb Newsletter.pdf | 231.31 KB |
| Dec Newsletter.pdf | 942.95 KB |
| Nov Newsletter.pdf | 453.45 KB |
| Oct Newsletter.pdf | 997.32 KB |
| Sept Newsletter.pdf | 264.56 KB |
| Change of address for web site.pdf | 107.38 KB |
| Subs Form for web site.pdf | 81.52 KB |