Christmas Gift Ideas

By Jill McChesney Christmas gifts come in all shapes and sizes but all too often they end up unused as they’re not fit for purpose. Here is a small selection…

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Heat and MS – Surviving the Summer

By Judy McKeown, RN (MS Resource Nurse) Sensitivity to heat is a recognized symptom of Multiple Sclerosis (MS).External and internal increases in body temperature alike can cause either a block…

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A Positive Step for MS Community

By Judy McKeown, RN (MS Resource Nurse) PHARMAC’s announcement that it will fund two new treatments for Multiple Sclerosis has been described as “a momentous day for thousands of people”…

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Christmas BBQ

Our good friends from the Papanui Club will again provide members and their families with a delicious BBQ lunch. It also gives you the opportunity to say farewell to the…

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Duo Cookbooks Now Just $15!

DUO Cookbooks make great Christmas presents… especially for those friends or family members who seem to have everything. We have a number of copies of this popular item for sale…

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Noticeboard

Holiday Closing Dates The Society will be closed during the Christmas Holidays. The last day of operation will be Friday 19 December and we will reopen on Monday 12 January…

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President’s Message

This year the approaching year-end coincides with the departure of the Society’s highly respected, revered and very long serving Manager, Jenny Boyer. Jenny will be retiring when the Society shuts…

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Positive Ageing Expo

The Society will be exhibiting at the Positive Ageing Expo on Monday 29 September from 9.30am – 2.30pm at Papanui High School. Organised by Age Concern Canterbury in collaboration with…

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Noticeboard (August-October)

Total Mobility Update The date for starting the new Total Mobility Smart Card system has been delayed, so please ensure you continue to use the ID card and vouchers that…

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