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Vamp and Vamp Partners
Braintree Wellness Centre 70 Langdons Road, Christchurch, New ZealandThis is a closed group of people with Parkinson’s who took a VAMP class together. Their partners meet for coffee and connection at the same time in the café. Runs every 2nd Tuesday of the month.
MS Ashburton Group
Kōwhai house 70 Havelock Street,, Ashburton, New ZealandFor people with MS and their partners/support people. Meets every 2nd Wednesday of the month, 11am at Kōwhai house, 70 Havelock Street, Ashburton. Parking is available on the street or behind the building. The venue is all accessible. Tea and coffee available. Volunteers: Nicole Lawson and Craig Galloway
Prebbleton Parkinson’s Group
Facilitated by Alison & Cyril Fifield’s and meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 11:30 am-2 pm. Contact MSPC for more details.
Coffee and a Walk
This is for people with Parkinson's and M.S. This group meets every Friday morning at 10 am in a variety of locations around Christchurch. They generally walk a flat, gentle loop back to a café. They are mindful of easy parking and access to toilets. The emphasis is on friendship and social connection. Everyone is…
Saturday MS Coffee Group
LB & Co Café 118 Creyke Rd, Ilam, Christchurch, Canterbury, New ZealandFor people with MS their partners and support people. Meets on the 3rd Saturday of the month, 10am – Noon. Ingrid Robertson & Gail Leonard are the volunteer co-ordinators. The group meets at LB & Co Café, 118 Creyke Rd, Ilam. They have a private messenger group called MS Peer Support Coffee Group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1352112375612071
Upbeat
Papanui Club 310 Sawyers Arms Road, Bishopdale, Christchurch, Canterbury, New ZealandThis group is for people with Parkinson’s who are 65 years old and younger. We meet every third Monday of the month from 5:30-6:30 pm at the Papanui Club in the seated area in the bar. The Papanui club is a workingman’s club so unless you are a member or signed in by one you…
Parkinson’s – Tuesday Peer Support
Braintree Wellness Centre 70 Langdons Road, Christchurch, New ZealandFor people with Parkinson’s and their partners. Meets every 3rd Tuesday of the month from 11am- 12 pm at BrainTree
Rolleston MS
Pedal Pusher 55 Faringdon Boulevard,, Rolleston, Canterbury, New ZealandA group for people with MS who live in the Selwyn area. The group meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month. Alternates meeting time between 9.30 am and 2.30 pm each month and moves location monthly. Facilitated by John Sloan
Wednesday MS Group
Braintree Wellness Centre 70 Langdons Road, Christchurch, New ZealandThis peer support group is open to people with MS and meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 11 am to noon at BrainTree. Facilitated by Hayley Barnes.
Coffee and a Walk
This is for people with Parkinson's and M.S. This group meets every Friday morning at 10 am in a variety of locations around Christchurch. They generally walk a flat, gentle loop back to a café. They are mindful of easy parking and access to toilets. The emphasis is on friendship and social connection. Everyone is…
Smyelin
Under The Red Verandah Café 502 Worcester Street, Linwood, Christchurch, Canterbury, New ZealandThis is a peer support group for individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) under 45 years old. Partners and support persons are also welcome to attend. Meetings are held on the fourth Saturday of each month from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM at Under The Red Verandah Café, located at 502 Worcester Street, Christchurch.
Coffee and a Walk
This is for people with Parkinson's and M.S. This group meets every Friday morning at 10 am in a variety of locations around Christchurch. They generally walk a flat, gentle loop back to a café. They are mindful of easy parking and access to toilets. The emphasis is on friendship and social connection. Everyone is…