Office Snippets Taking Care

Remember the sergeant in ‘Hill Street Blues’ who always ended his daily briefing with the words, “Be careful out there?” The following article from ACC appeared recently. It seems seniors are not taking enough care on bicycles. In- into a new life here in Blenheim. They are looking for volunteers who would like to be part of the team and make a real difference in somebody’s life. Full training is provided, and the time commitment is very flexible – it’s great if you have some time available in the daytime. To learn more please contact migration.volunteers@redcross.org.nz or text John on 027 223 5972. Falls Prevention are running some more sessions. The first one is Friday 24 February, phone Emma Sorenson-Brown: 021 790 415, email: emma. sorenson-brown@nbph.org.nz for further information.

Brian McNamara, Publicity Officer.

GP visit to the Museum

The Marlborough Museum invites Grey Power members to a tour of the Museum and a morning tea on the 8th March 2023 from 10.30 am – 12

Afternoon Tea

We are having an afternoon tea for our members on Tuesday 14 February at the Wesley Centre in John Street, Blenheim, from 2–3.30pm. As the venue is restricted to 50 people, please noon at Brayshaw Park. The intention is for us to provide some transport to the venue. More details in the March 1 newsletter.

RSVP to the office, 578 4950, first in first served. We can arrange transport, if necessary; please arrange this when you RSVP.

Scottish Country Dancing

Here’s a safe way to exercise! The SCD Society invites you to try Scottish dancing as a fun and sociable exercise and enjoyment activity.

A six week introduction course starts on Friday 10 February 2023

Relay for Life 2023

stead, numbers of injuries are doubling, and we seniors are supposed to be wise about these things!

https://www.acc.co.nz/newsroom/ stories/cycling-related-injuries-double-among-our-older-population/

Census 2023 on Tuesday March 7

New Zealand Census of Population and Dwellings is a nationwide survey run every five years - an official count of people and dwellings and an understanding of all the people in Aotearoa New Zealand. It’s a snapshot of life, people, and communities in our cities, towns, rural areas, and outer islands.

We mentioned above that good planning requires good data. Census data provides population statistics that enable a modern society to function. They include population projections, planning for future housing and service needs of communities. public transport, roading and infrastructure, schools, education facilities, electoral boundaries, community projects and social investment, health and wellbeing. and more.

For good reason, by law, everyone must take part in the census.

The Marlborough Cancer Society advises that the 2023 Relay For Life takes place overnight from Saturday afternoon 4th March until 8am Sunday 5th March. https://relayforlife.org. nz/marlborough from 10.30 am till 12 noon at the Redwoodtown Community Hall cnr Cleghorn and Weld Streets. Cost $40. Contact Linda 022 1656 699 or Heather 021 0258 7325.

We encourage members to donate funds to help our Cancer Society continue their good work. You may want to sponsor a team involved. It’s all for a most worthy cause.

Retirement Villages meetings

Two meetings with John Collyns, spokesperson for Retirement Villages, will be held at the Wesley Centre on Wednesday 8 February. One con-

Website promotion

Have you visited our website? Our office manager reports the most popular page is www.greypowermarlborough.co.nz/members-discount You can also join Grey Power cerning retirement village residents meets at 3 pm, and one where all contemplating becoming residents are welcome at 7 pm.

Marlborough on-line by filling out the ‘Join Grey Power Marlborough’ form. We have a Facebook page also. https://www.facebook.com/greypowermarlborough/

Annual General Meeting

We give notice that our AGM is to be held on Monday March 20 at the Wesley Centre at 2 pm.

MARLBOROUGH PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

An established support group meeting in Blenheim for men and their families living with a prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment. Spouses, partners and family members welcome.

Meetings:

Time:

Venue:

Marlborough Prostate Cancer Support Group

An established support group meeting in Blenheim for men and their families living with a prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment. Spouses, partners and family members welcome.

October Meeting:

First Tuesday of each month* 7.15pm Cancer Society Blenheim House 76A Maxwell Road, Blenheim

Date: Tuesday 7th February 2023, at 7.15pm

Venue: Cancer Society Blenheim House, 76A Maxwell Road, Blenheim

For more information please contact:

Support Group Coordinator Murray Eyles

For more information please contact:

M: 027 608 5667

Support Group Coordinator Murray Eyles

M: 027 608 5667

E: marlborough@prostate.org.nz

E: marlborough@prostate.org.nz

W: www.prostate.org.nz/support-meetings

W: www.prostate.org.nz/support-meetings

0800 477 678 INFORMATION LINE

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