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PeopleMatters - Spring 2016

Welcome to our new PeopleMatters e-newsletter. We hope you like the new format and enjoy reading about all of the great work going on within Presbyterian Support Southland. If you have feedback or questions, please email enquiry@pss.org.nz 

AGM: Save the Date

The PSS Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday 19 October with more information to be communicated closer to the time. 

Volunteer Van Drivers Needed

We have an urgent need for Volunteer Van Drivers, if you are interested find out more here

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Contents

Enliven Music Therapist Jamie MacDonald with Des Tressider enjoying the music enrichment programme

A Therapeutic Tune 

by PSS

Enliven residents are set to dance to the beat of a new music programme, designed to enrich lives and foster friendships and connectivity. 

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From left
Shirley Wilson, Cassie Berryman, Justin Sullivan and James Rauk show off their
winning creations at the Peacehaven Pink Ribbon Fashion Show

Going Pink for a Good Cause

by PSS

Pink, pink and more pink adorned the staff and the buildings at Peacehaven Village for a week in May – all in support of the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation.

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A selection
of thank you cards received after the Invercargill Buddy Programme mid-winter
function

Buddy Programme on Tour

by PSS

Big and Little Buddies from the Invercargill Buddy Programme enjoyed a day in the Catlins as their mid-winter function, complete with tour commentary, museum visits and a chance to make a splash in the rock pools. 

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Family Disputes Resolution Mediation Service Having Positive Results

by PSS

More than 60 referrals have been received for the Family Dispute Resolution Mediation Service since its introduction to Southland last year, and Family Works say there is room to support many more people through the initiative.

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Helen Hartley

Getting to know...Helen Hartley

by PSS

Meet Helen...

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Happy 103rd Birthday, Jack!

Happy 103rd Birthday, Jack!

by PSS

Peacehaven Village resident Jack Hickson (pictured with Invercargill Mayor Tim Shadbolt and Invercargill Town Crier Lynley McKerrow) celebrated a very special birthday in July, turning 103. 

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