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On Monday night we had an excellent presentation from Linda Hoogenboom, Managing Director of Quality Life. Linda is a Qualified Diversional Therapist who has been working in the Aged Care industry since 1995 as an Activities Professional. However, her interests are diverse and encompass Dementia, Disability and Mental Health and have recently seen Linda working with Early Onset Dementia. Basically, Linda is interested in anyone who has a special need. Passionate about using non-pharmacological therapy to improve the lives of those who require it, Linda firmly believes that Diversional Therapy is one such critical solution. But, having worked in the industry for so long she is also aware of the issues and constraints experienced in the role.
This was the name of my recent 19 day tour and cruise package with TripaDeal.
(an on-line travel company)
“Why Italy” was the question asked by family and friends. The answer was simple: To use up the NZ$5,499 credit my friend Joyce, and I, had each been holding since a pre-Covid trip was cancelled. No refunds!. Quite simply, we looked for, and found, a trip which would use up all our credit!
Absolutely amazing value for money! It included all flights, from and back to Auckland, an 8 day guided tour - Rome, up to Sorrento, Positano and Amalfi, before exploring the ruins of Pompeii and then travelling on to the area of Puglia.
The club’s trust board has recently concluded decision bringing year to date total grants and commitments to $36,950. We also resolved to make further modest-sized grants to local schools and charities to an aggregate of $5,000; and decided to give club members an opportunity to make recommendations. If you would like to participate, please email your suggestion to the Trust Secretary, June Stratton ljstratton12@gmail.com strictly by 30 June. Please specify recipient formal name, contact details, description of what they do/why you think an award is appropriate, and suggested amount. Richard Perry.(Trust Board Chair)
Parting Thought
Shelley Bryant provided the parting thought at the end of our meeting -
" Recreation's purpose is not to kill time, but to make time live; not to keep people occupied, but to keep them refreshed; not to offer an escape from life, but to provide a discovery of life."Unknown
A reminder that it's your responsibility to find a replacement if you are unable to fulfil your duty. Please let Jan Palmer know of any changes to the roster.
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We meet at Avalon Pavilion, Taita Drive entrance, Mondays, at 5:55 pm
Visitors and prospective members always welcome.
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