732 days ago

Knitting to Help Others

Jane Mander Retirement Village

Every Monday afternoon a group of knitters gathers in the lounge of Auckland’s Evelyn Page Village for a knit and a natter.

As well as producing a mountain of beautiful knitted items to donate for charity, the ladies provide each other with friendship, support and most of all a good giggle.

There is even a sub-group who meet on a Saturday who call themselves the Knackered Knitters where the ante is upped, the music is broken out and the natter can get naughty!

“Yesterday we were dancing queens,” says Sue, who moved into the village 18 months ago.

“Sylvia knitted right through it,” she laughs.

“My feet were dancing!” adds Sylvia.

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More messages from your neighbours
3 days ago

A riddle to start the festive season 🌲🎁🌟

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I'm a fruit. If you take away my first letter, I'm a crime. If you take away my first two letters, I'm an animal. If you take away my first and last letter, I'm a form of music. What am I?

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2 days ago

Make the holidays easier this year!

Jane Mander Retirement Village

We’ve pulled together a few clever Christmas hacks thanks to Ryman resident, Sullen - simple ideas to save time and stress so you can enjoy more of the festive fun.

A few favourites:
- Hang tree lights vertically for an even glow
- Use reusable gift bags for quick, eco-friendly wrapping
- Prep food ahead to keep Christmas Day relaxed

Click read more for the full list of tips.

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3 days ago

BEFORE YOU START YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING

Jill Smith from Citizens Advice Bureau Far North (CAB)

We have dealt a lot with cost-of-living issues this year.

Christmas shopping and catering for family & summertime visitors, can put a lot of strain on your family budget.

Check out this link to help you get through all the Christmas chaos - "How do I keep debts from getting out of control" - www.cab.org.nz....

Our volunteers are here to help. Give us a call on 09 407 9829 or 0800 367 222 or email farnorth@cab.org.nz. Pop in and see us at 6 Cobham Road, Procter Library Building, Kerikeri.

We are open Monday to Thursday 9.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. and Friday 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.

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