This year sees the start of our new Admin/funding person.  Welcome to Sally. Many of you will know Sally as last year she tutored in April for Appetite for Life and Circuit Breaker.  On Thursday 26^th January the board and staff had a cottage planning day with Patricia from Lifetime Learning.  Many thanks to Patricia for an inspiring few hours.

Once again we were very fortunate to receive gifts for Christmas from St Martins Presbyterian Church.  Thank you to all the congregation and also to Barbara our ‘gift angel’.  Many thanks to Jan who continues to make jams which the community just love.

My role as a community Health Worker for Partnership Health Canterbury means I may be able to support you to have better access to healthcare within eight local Medical Centres.  Available Tues – Thurs ka kite, Adrienne

Cottage and computer suite open 9am -3pm Mon – Wed and Thursday 9am-1pm

Cooking Classes from the Great Little Cookbook with Ella

3 Sessions of Baking using economic ingredients to make your budget go further.

Please phone cottage to book as dates have been changed.

Appetite for Life

Begins 10am – 12

Mon 13^th June –18th July

Taking bookings Now

Tuesday

9.30am – 10.30am Tai Chi

with Mary  – $3.00

9.30am – Noon Play Group at School Hall

12.30 – 1.30 Circuit Breaker

Come and have some fun with Sally a personal trainer, get fit and strong – physically and mentally.  Lots of fun guaranteed

Cost $3.00

Seniors Group every 1^st Tues of month for afternoon tea, speakers and entertainment

Wednesday

11am Zumba / Hula Hooping with Nellie cost $2.00

12 noon Lunch on the House

All welcome

Thursday

12.30 – 1.30pm Circuit Breaker

Work and Income once a month

Helen will be available to discuss any queries you may have about your benefit

Cottage Close 1pm

Friday

Depression Support Network, at the Cottage

Meet at Waltham Community Cottage on Fridays from 10am -1pm.  Everyone Welcome

Contact Nina or Sarona 366 8083

• Relax
• Find some inner peace
• Strengthen – your mind body and soul

Come Play Tai Chi with Mary

Mary will be taking Tai Chi classes every Tuesday, balance yourself physically and emotionally using breathing to help you find your inner smile

Cost $3.00 a session

Please don’t let cost be a barrier to participating in our programmes.  Talk to either Bella or Adrienne

Three of our wonderful volunteers – Amy, Cheryl, Nellie

A special thanks to our volunteer team who welcome all community members and ensure the cottage is a safe and friendly place to be.