COMMUNITY NEWS
Ellerslie Community Patrol Ellerslie Community Patrol welcomes new members The Ellerslie Community Patrol recently held its AGM and it was great to see so many new faces come along and actively take part in planning for another year of local patrols. The meeting took place at Jolly, Duncan and Wells, Ellerslie’s firm of accountants on the Main Highway as partner, Murray Wells, is Chair of the Ellerslie Community Patrol Board. The Patrol is one of the growing number of community patrols throughout New Zealand. They all belong to CPNZ – Community Patrols of New Zealand – and work closely with their local police. Thankfully, there is usually not much to report after a patrol in Ellerslie. However, patrollers, visible in their hi-viz jackets are also meeting local residents when they are out on their patrols and providing re-assurance that Ellerslie is a safe place to live and work. If you are interested in joining the Ellerslie Community Patrol and can spare just one evening a month to go out on a patrol, then please contact the Patrol Coordinator, Jeffrey Nacario by email on jjmnacario@icloud.com
REMUERA U3A
U3A Ecology field trip
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Comment: Community Patrol new members
Members of the Ecology group, from Remuera U3A, have recently enjoyed two field trips. The September trip was to Pukorokoro Miranda Shorebird Centre, at Miranda, to learn about bird migration. Then, onto the tidal flats and mangroves to see the first of the Godwits return for the summer season. The October trip was to Cue Haven, on the South Kaipara. This is a restoration project aimed to turn the 23 hectare property into a native wetland and forest reserve for the community to enjoy. Both trips were greatly enjoyed by all. The Ecology group is just one of the 21 study groups available for our ‘retiree’ members, at Remuera U3A, and it is typical of many of our groups in that it is a mix of people with expert knowledge and those for whom ecology is a whole new subject that they are keen to explore. Our Random Outings this month, another interest group, have included - for our opera enthusiasts - a very enjoyable performance of Tosca, while another group had an evening of wine and cheese and also a visit to learn about the Stars at the Auckland Stardome. Remuera U3A (University of the Third Age) members enjoy top speakers at monthly meetings, interesting study groups, friendship and above all the opportunity to keep the brain cells active and stimulated. Our members have opportunities to engage in further learning, exploration, friendship and fun. Find out more about Remuera U3A on our website www.remuerau3a.org.nz or contact us on u3aremuera@gmail.com.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Ellerslie Tai Chi
Tai Chi classes begin again for the 12th year on Wednesday 13 January. Local resident and Tai Chi teacher Alison Thomas explains why Tai Chi can provide so many benefits for you. Staying healthy with Tai Chi: Tai Chi is often described as ‘meditation in motion’ but might as well be called ‘medication in motion’. This ‘gentle form of exercise’ can prevent, or rehabilitate, many conditions commonly associated with age. Tai Chi differs from other forms of exercise: The Tai Chi movements are usually circular and never forced, the muscles are relaxed rather than tensed, the joints are not fully extended or bent, and the connective tissues are not stretched. Tai Chi can be easily adapted for any fitness level. No pain, big gains: Although Tai Chi is slow and gentle it doesn’t leave you breathless. Tai Chi addresses the key components of fitness, muscle strength, flexibility and balance, and to a lesser degree aerobic conditioning. It strengthens both the lower and the upper limbs and also the core muscles of the back and abdomen.
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Balance: The ability to sense the position of one’s body in space declines with age. Practicing Tai Chi helps you to pay attention or ‘listen’ to the signals you give to your body. Ellerslie Tai Chi classes are held on: Mondays 11-12pm, at Leicester Hall. Wednesdays 10-11am at Leicester Hall, Tuesdays at 6-7pm at the Steiner House. Contact Alison: 021 528 744, or email alison.taichi@gmail.com
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