Parkinson's Bay of Plenty

Bay of Plenty Parkinson's Nurse Team

Name: Glennis Best

Title: Parkinson's Nurse 

Area: Tauranga/Western Bay of Plenty

Email: glennis.best@parkinsons.org.nz

Phone: (021) 840 808

Name: Liz Rapley-Jones

Title: Parkinson's Nurse 

Area: Northwestern Bay of Plenty

Email: liz.rapley-jones@parkinsons.org.nz

Phone: (021) 844 566

Name: Philippa Fergusson

Title: Parkinson's Nurse 

Area: Eastern Bay of Plenty

Email: philippa.fergusson@parkinsons.org.nz

Phone: (027) 262 3232

Meetings 

CARERS SUPPORT MEETINGS 

All carers are welcome to attend these meetings. The meetings give a valuable chance to share and learn about living Parkinson's and to learn about caring for the carer in a safe and caring environment.

TAURANGA meetings are held on the first Friday of the month, 10:30 am, at the Citizens Club, corner Cameron Rd and Thirteenth Ave, Tauranga while the exercise class is on.

PAPAMOA meetings are held on the third of the month, 10:30 am, at Pacifica Garden Centre while the exercise class is on.

UPBEAT UNDER 65’s MEETING 

For those who have Parkinsonism and their spouse/partner who are under 65 years. Meetings are held every two months for all attendees with separate meetings for spouse/partner and Parkinsonians at advertised times.

BRAINWAVES GROUP - TAURANGA SPEECH CLASSES 

Held on most Wednesdays of the month. Some are not available as per the specific calendar.  For further information please phone Dr Robin Matthews on 07 579 8783 or 027 326 1464.

Here's a link for an NZ Herald article about the benefits of singing.

BRAINWAVES GROUP – KATIKATI

Commence at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, 22 January 2019, and held every fortnight, at Summerset by the Sea, Park Road, Katikati.

KATIKATI RED TULIP EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS 

Educational seminars are held 10:00 am every two months, Summerset by the Sea, Park Road, Katikati, for all members, carers, and interested persons. 

TAURANGA RED TULIP EDUCATION SEMINAR

Educational Seminar for all people living with Parkinson's daily. Held on the second Tuesday of the month at the Greerton Senior Citizen’s Club, Maitland St, Greerton.

WHAKATANE RED TULIP MEETINGS

Support meeting is held for all people affected by Parkinson's. Held 11:30 am, on the fourth Wednesday of the month, at Knox Presbyterian Church, Domain Road, Whakatane.

Parkinson's Exercise Classes

TAURANGA EXERCISE CLASSES 

Every Friday 10:30 am, at the Citizens Club, corner of Cameron Rd and Thirteenth Ave, Tauranga. The class is run by a registered physiotherapist. These classes generally run from late January until early December.

PAPAMOA EXERCISE CLASS 

Every Monday (except school holidays), 10:30 am at Papamoa Recreational Centre, Alice Lane off Parton Rd.  The class is run by a registered physiotherapist.

KATIKATI EXERCISE CLASS 

Every Thursday, 10:00 am, at Summerset by the Sea, Park Rd, Katikati. The class is run by a personal trainer. This class generally runs from late January until late November.

WHAKATANE EXERCISE CLASS

Every Wednesday, 10:00 am (except school holidays), at Knox Presbyterian Church Hall, Domain Road, Whakatane, in liaison with Occupational Therapy Department, Whakatane Hospital.