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Stanmore Road Programme

January 2012 February 2012

West Programme

January 2012 February 2012

Rangiora Programme

January 2012 February 2012

Amberley Programme

January 2012 February 2012

Ashburton Programme

January 2012 February 2012

Stanmore Road Programme

Stanmore January 2012

(download pdf version)

Monday 2 January

Step Ahead Closed

Tuesday 3 January

Step Ahead Closed

Wednesday 4 January

9:30 Day Trip to Glentunnel. Bring lunch, togs, sunblock & hat. Tennis, frisbee, walks, swim, cricket, bikes etc

Thursday 5 January

10:00 Walking Group
12:00 BYO Lunch
1:00 Afternoon at Corsair Bay - swim, walk or relax

Friday 6 January

9:30 Depart for Day at Akaroa. Pack a lunch or bring $$$ to buy and enjoy a trip over the hills to Akaroa including walks on the foreshore, sight seeing and games in the park

Monday 9 January

9:15 Gym Group at Step Ahead – member run
10:00 Coffee Morning & Morning Tea - Scones and Cream ($1.00)
10:30 Open Craft ($2.50)
1:00 Walking Group with West members

Tuesday 10 January

10:00 Community Gardens
10:30 Day Out at the Groynes – bring lunch, sunblock & hat. Cricket, biking, walking etc
1:00 Swimming at Pioneer with West members ($3.00)

Wednesday 11 January

9:30 Depart for Day Trip to Little Akaloa. Drive around the hills of Banks Peninsula to Little Akaloa - BYO lunch, sunblock & hat & togs. Frisbee, tennis, swim, walk, relax etc

Thursday 12 January

10:30 Day out at Jellie Park – Swim ($3.00). Bring togs, sunblock & hat & lunch. Relax, swim, frisbee, swingball or walk

Friday 13 January

9:30 Day Trip to Waikuku - bring togs, lunch, sunblock & hat, tennis, cricket, walk or swim, bike etc

Monday 16 January

9:15 Gym Group at Step Ahead – member run
10:00 Coffee Morning & Morning Tea – Savouries ($1.00)
10:30 Open Craft ($2.50)
1:00 Women’s Group – Trip To New Brighton Library - optional $$$ for coffee
1:00 Walking Group

Tuesday 17 January

10:00 Art with Selwyn ($2.50)
1:00 Swim/Aquajog at Pioneer ($3.00)
1:00 Community Gardens
1:00 Music Group – guitars, singing and instruments
1:00 Cooking for One ($2.50) – Pasta Dish - bring a can of corn

Wednesday 18 January

10:00 Gym at Redwood ($3.00)
10:00 Board Games
12:30 Lunch ($2.00)
1:00 Ten Pin Bowling ($5.00)
1:00 Swim or walk at Spencer Park beach

Thursday 19 January

10:00 Walking
10:30 Meals on Wheels
12:30 Budget Lunch - Ham & Egg Quiche, salad & dessert ($4.00)
1:30 Stone carving ($2.50)
1:30 Swim/Aquajog at Pioneer ($3.00)
1.:00 Jobconnect Next Steps
5:00 BBQ at Groynes ($5.00)

Friday 20 January

9:00 Mountain Biking ($2.50 bike hire)
10:00 Open Craft ($2.50)
1:00 Sewing
3:30 Christian Prayer Group – member run

Monday 23 January

9:15 Gym Group at Step Ahead – member run
10:00 Coffee Morning & Morning Tea – Pikelets & Cream ($1.00)
10:30 Open Craft ($2.50)
10:00 Women’s Group – Day Trip to Glentunnel - bring togs, picnic lunch etc
1:00 Walking Group

Tuesday 24 January

10:00 Art with Selwyn ($2.50)
1:00 Swim/Aquajog at Pioneer ($3.00)
1:00 Community Gardens
1:00 Music Group – guitars, singing and instruments
3:00 Peer Support Supervision
5:00 Buskers Festival ($2.00) This is an adult show with an R18 rating. Bring picnic tea or $$$ to buy

Wednesday 25 January

10:00 Gym at Redwood ($3.00)
10:00 Painting Techniques ($2.50)
12:30 Lunch ($2.00)
1:00 Ten Pin Bowling ($5.00)
1:00 Craft – Floral Arranging - bring a vase ($2.50)

Thursday 26 January

10:00 Walking Group
10:00 Stone Carving
10:30 Meals on Wheels
11:00 Men’s Group BBQ at Spencer Park ($4.00)
1:00 Stone Carving ($2.50)
1:30 Swim/Aquajog at Pioneer ($3.00)
1:30 Tennis
1:30 Op Shopping

Friday 27 January

9:00 Tramp
10:00 Open Craft ($2.50)
1:00 Sewing
3:30 Christian Prayer Group – member run

Monday 30 January

9:15 Gym Group at Step Ahead – member run
10:00 Coffee Morning & Morning Tea – Spicy fruit muffins ($1.00)
10:30 Open Craft ($2.50)
1:00 Women’s Group – Karaoke afternoon
1:00 Walking Group

Tuesday 31 January

10:00 Art with Selwyn ($2.50)
1:00 Swim/Aquajog at Pioneer ($3.00)
1:00 Community Gardens
1:00 Music Group – guitars, singing and instruments
1:00 Cooking for One ($2.50) – Meat loaf with salad - bring a carrot & 1 egg
5:00 DVD Night – Pizza & Dessert ($4.00)

Stanmore February 2012

(download pdf version)

Wednesday 1 February

10:00 Gym at Redwood ($3.00)
10:00 Tai Chi ($3.00) - transport provided to West
12:30 Lunch ($2.00)
1:00 Ten Pin Bowls ($5.00)
1:00 Craft ($2.50) Flower arranging and programme planning bring a vase
1:00 Garden working bee – afternoon tea provided

Thursday 2 February

10:00 Walking Group
10:30 Meals on Wheels
12:30 Budget Lunch – BBQ, salad & dessert ($4.00)
1:15 Member Staff Liaison Meeting
2:00 Tennis
2:00 Swim/Relax at Pioneer ($3.00)
2:00 Stone Carving ($2.50)

Friday 3 February

9:00 Mountain Biking ($2.50 bike hire)
10:00 Open Craft
1:00 Sewing
3:30 Christian Prayer Group – member run

Monday 6 February

Waitangi Day - Step Ahead Closed

Tuesday 7 February

10:00 Art with Selwyn ($2.50)
1:00 Afternoon art with Selwyn ($2.50)
1:00 Swim/Aquajog at Pioneer ($3.00)
1:00 Community Gardens
1:00 Music Group – guitars, singing, and instruments
1:00 Mosaics ($3.50)

Wednesday 8 February

10:00 Gym at Redwood ($3.00)
10:00 Painting Techniques ($2.50)
12:30 Lunch ($2.00)
1:00 Ten Pin Bowls ($5.00)
1:00 Book Group - library visit
1:30 Swim at Jellie Park ($3.00)
1:15 Dietitian

Thursday 9 February

10:00 Walking Group
10:30 Meals on Wheels
1:00 Stone Carving ($2.50)
1:30 Swim/Relax at Pioneer ($3.00)
1:30 Tennis
1:30 Op shopping – bring $$$
5:00 BBQ at Waikuku Beach ($5.00)

Friday 10 February

9:30 Day Trip to Quail Island with West members ($15.00) Bring togs, sunblock & hat
10:00 Open Craft ($2.50)
1:00 Sewing
3:30 Christian Prayer Group – member run

Monday 13 February

9:15 Gym Group at Step Ahead – member run
10:00 Coffee Morning & Morning Tea – Spicy fruit muffins ($1.00)
10:30 Open Craft ($2.50)
11:00 Women’s Group – Day Trip to Corsair Bay - bring togs, a picnic lunch, sun hat & block
1:00 Walking Group

Tuesday 14 February

10:00 Art with Selwyn ($2.50)
1:00 Swim/Aquajog at Pioneer ($3.00)
1:00 Community Gardens
1:00 Music Group – guitars, singing and instruments
1:00 Cooking for One ($2.50) – bring a Hamburger bun
5:00pm Court Jesters Play in the Park – A Complete History of Christchurch. Bring a picnic tea and a gold coin donation

Wednesday 15 February

10:00 Gym at Redwood ($3.00)
10:00 Tai Chi ($3.00) – transport provided to West
12:30 Lunch ($2.00)
1:00 Ten Pin Bowls ($5.00)
1:00 Craft ($2.50) – check book for details

Thursday 16 February

10:00 Walking Group
10:30 Meals on Wheels
12:30 Budget Lunch – Cold meat, salad & dessert ($4.00)
1:00 Stone Carving – member run ($2.50)
1:30 Swim/Relax at Pioneer ($3.00)
1:30 Tennis
1:30 Jobconnect – Next Steps

Friday 17 February

9:00 Mountain Biking ($2.50 bike hire)
10:00 Open Craft ($2.50)
1:00 Sewing
1:00 Mini Golf at Wild Wild West – ($6.00)
3:30 Christian Prayer Group – member run

Monday 20 February

9:15 Gym Group at Step Ahead – member run
10:00 Coffee Morning & Morning Tea – Scones and cream ($1.00)
10:30 Open Craft ($2.50)
1:00 Women’s Group - Op Shopping & coffee at Summer - bring $$$
1:00 Walking Group

Tuesday 21 February

10:00 Art with Selwyn ($2.50)
1:00 Swim/Aquajog at Pioneer ($3.00)
1:00 Community Gardens
1:00 Music group – guitars, singing and instruments
1:00 Mosaics ($3.50)

Wednesday 22 February

10:00 Gym at Redwood ($3.00)
10:00 Painting Techniques ($2.50)
12:30 Lunch ($2.00)
1:00 Ten Pin Bowls ($5.00)
5:00 Corsair Bay - Bring a picnic tea and watch the Surf to Turf Swimming Race

Thursday 23 February

10:00 Walking Group
10:00 All Day Stone Carving ($2:50)
10:30 Meals on Wheels
1:30 Swim/Relax at Pioneer ($3.00)
1:30 Men’s Group walk/swim at Corsair Bay

Friday 24 February

9:00 Tramp
10:00 Open Craft ($2.50)
1:00 Sewing
3:30 Christian Prayer Group – member run

Monday 27 February

9:15 Gym Group at Step Ahead – member run
10:00 Coffee Morning & Morning Tea – Surprise!
10:30 Open Craft ($2.50)
10:30 Women’s Group – Day Trip to Ashley Gorge with bikes - bring togs, a picnic lunch, sun hat & block
1:00 Walking Group

Tuesday 28 February

10:00 Art with Selwyn ($2.50)
1:00 Swim/Aquajog at Pioneer ($3.00)
1:00 Community Gardens
1:00 Music group – guitars, singing and instruments
1:00 Cooking for One ($2.50) Curried eggs - bring 2 eggs
3:00 Peer Support Supervision

Wednesday 29 February

10:00 Gym at Redwood ($3.00)
10.00 Tai Chi – transport provided to West
12:30 Lunch ($2.00)
1:00 Ten Pin Bowls ($5.00)
1:00 Craft ($2.50) – check book for details
5:00 Leithfield Pub – Pizza & Pool – (Meals from $11.50)

West Programme

West January 2012

(download pdf version)

Monday 2 January

Step Ahead Closed

Tuesday 3 January

Step Ahead Closed

Wednesday 4 January

10:00 Pick up for Day Trip to Glentunnel. Bring lunch, togs, sunblock & hat. Tennis, swim, bikes, frisbee, cricket etc. Return by 4:30pm

Thursday 5 January

10:00 Walking Group
12:00 BYO Lunch
1:00 Afternoon at Corsair Bay - swim, walk or relax

Friday 6 January

10:00 Depart for Day at Akaroa
Pack a lunch or bring $$$ to buy and enjoy a trip over the hills to Akaroa including walks on the foreshore, sight seeing and games in the park. Return by 4.30pm

Monday 9 January

10:00 Coffee Morning
10:30 Music Appreciation – (member run)
12:00 Shared Lunch (Bring a plate to share) or BYO
1:00 Walking Group with Stanmore members

Tuesday 10 January

1:30 Pick up for Swimming at Pioneer ($3.00)

Wednesday 11 January

10:00 Depart for Day Trip to Little Akaloa. Drive around the hills of Banks Peninsula to Little Akaloa. BYO lunch, togs, sunblock & hat. Frisbee, tennis or swim, walk etc. Return by 4:30pm

Thursday 12 January

10:00 Coffee Morning
10:30 Depart for Day Out at Jellie Park Swim ($3.00). BYO togs, sunblock & hat & lunch. Relax, swim frisbee, swingball or walk. Return by 4:30pm

Friday 13 January

10:00 Depart for Day Trip to Waikuku. Bring togs, lunch, sunblock & hat. Tennis, cricket, walk or swim, bike etc. Return by 4:30

Monday 16 January

10:00 Coffee Morning
10:30 Jobconnect – Next Steps
10:30 Library Visit
12:00 BYO lunch or $$$ to buy
1:00 Walking Group
1:00 Swimming at Jellie Park ($3.00)

Tuesday 17 January

1:30 Pick up for Swimming at Pioneer ($3.00)

Wednesday 18 January

10:00 Coffee Morning
10:30 Depart for BBQ at the Groynes ($4.00). Bring sunblock & hat. Cricket, walks, feed ducks, etc. Return by 4:30pm

Thursday 19 January

10:00 Coffee Morning
10:30 Op Shopping – bring $$$
12:00 BYO Lunch or $$$ to buy
1:00 Karaoke Afternoon with Singstar
4:00 Pick up for BBQ at the Groynes ($5.00)

Friday 20 January

10:00 Coffee Morning
10:30 Wood Work Project – Pin boards for West photos and notices
12:30 BYO Lunch or $$$ to buy
1:30 Community Garden

Monday 23 January

Option 1:

10:00 Coffee Morning
10:30 Music Appreciation – (member run)
12:00 BYO lunch or $$$ to buy
1:00 Walking Group – new mystery location!!

Option 2:

Women’s Group - 10:30 Pick up for Day Trip to Glentunnel with Stanmore - bring lunch, togs, sunhat & block. Return by 4:30pm

Tuesday 24 January

1:30 Pick up for Swimming at Pioneer ($3.00)
4:30 Pick up for Buskers Festival ($2.00).This is an adult show with an R18 rating. Bring picnic tea or $$$ to buy

Wednesday 25 January

10:00 Coffee Morning
10:30 Housie – bring a $2 wrapped prize
10:30 Meals on Wheels
12:30 BYO Lunch or $$$ to buy
1:30 Preparing Healthy Meals – Bacon & Baked Bean Pie, bring along 2 potatoes and onion ($2.50)
1:30 Ten Pin Bowling ($5.00)

Thursday 26 January

10:00 Depart for Day Trip to Hanmer (BYO picnic lunch). Swim $10 or walking etc. Return by 4:30pm

Friday 27 January

10:00 Coffee Morning
10:30 Introduction to Technology – Cell Phones, Camera, Computer – bring along your questions
10:30 Jigsaw or Board Games
12:30 BYO Lunch
1:30 Community Garden

Monday 30 January

10:00 Coffee Morning
10:30 Indoor Bowls & Darts onsite
10:30 Craft – Flower Pressing - bring along small flowers and foliage
12:00 BYO Lunch or $$$ to buy
1:00 Walking Group with Stanmore members
1:00 Swimming at Jellie Park ($3.00)

Tuesday 31 January

1:30 Pick up for Swimming at Pioneer ($3.00)
4:00 DVD Night – Pizza & Dessert ($4.00)

West February 2012

(download pdf version)

Wednesday 1 February

Option 1:

10:00 Coffee Morning
10:30 Tai Chi ($3.00)
10:30 Mosaics ($3.50)
12:30 BYO lunch or $$$
1:30 Housie – bring a $2 wrapped prize

Option 2:

9:30 Depart for Trip to Geraldine. Great scenery, visit local attractions, walks, parks etc. BYO lunch or $$$. Return by 4:30pm

Thursday 2 February

10:00 Coffee Morning
10:30 Ten Pin Bowling ($5.00)
12:00 BYO lunch or $$$ to buy
1:00 Sewing with Petra

Friday 3 February

10:00 Coffee Morning
10:30 Introduction to Technology – Cell Phones, Camera, Computer – Bring along your questions
10.30 Board games & jigsaws
12:30 BYO lunch or $$$ to buy
1:30 Community Garden

Monday 6 February

Waitangi Day - Step Ahead Closed

Tuesday 7 February

1:30 Pick up for Swimming at Pioneer ($3.00)

Wednesday 8 February

10:00 Coffee Morning
10:30 Tai Chi ($3.00)
10:30 Meals on Wheels
12:30 BYO lunch or $$$ to buy
1:30 Art with Ross ($2.50)
1:30 Preparing Healthy Meals ($2.50) - Stir fry, bring along 100g of beef schnitzel, blade or chuck steak

Thursday 9 February

10:00 Depart for Day Trip to Birdlings Flat. Including visiting the Soap Shop, followed by a stone scavenge & a BYO picnic lunch. Finally visiting The Blue Duck on the return trip (bring $$$, wind & sun protection) . Return by 4:00pm.
4:00 Pick up for BBQ at Waikuku Beach ($5.00)

Friday 10 February

9:30 Day Trip to Quail Island with Stanmore members ($15.00). Bring togs, sunblock & hat. Return by 4.30pm

Monday 13 February

Option 1:

10:00 Coffee Morning
10:30 Line Dancing ($3.00)
10:30 Jobconnect – Next Steps
12:00 BYO lunch or $$$ to buy
1:00 Walking Group
1:00 Local Bike Ride

Option 2:

Women’s Group - 10:30 Depart for Day Trip to Corsair Bay - bring togs & picnic lunch plus sun protection. Return by 4pm

Tuesday 14 February

1:30 Pick up for Swimming at Pioneer ($3.00)
5:30 Pick up for Court Jester Play in the park BYO picnic tea and gold coin donation

Wednesday 15 February

10:00 Coffee Morning
10:30 Tai Chi ($3.00)
10:30 Mosaics ($3.50)
12:00 BYO lunch or $$$ to buy
12:30 Member Staff Liaison Meeting
1:30 Op Shopping – bring $$$
1.30 Introduction to Fitness Group

Thursday 16 February

10:00 Coffee Morning
10:30 Ten Pin Bowling ($5.00)
12:30 BYO lunch or $$$
1:00 Sewing with Petra

Friday 17 February

10:00 Coffee Morning
10:30 Wood Work Project – speak to Kevin for details
12:30 BYO lunch or $$$ to buy
1:30 Community Garden

Monday 20 February

10:00 Coffee Morning
10:30 Music Appreciation – (member run)
10:30 Swimming at Jellie Park ($3.00)
12:00 BYO lunch or $$$ to buy
1:00 Canoeing on the Avon ($8.00)
1:00 Walking Group

Tuesday 21 February

1:30 Pick up for Swimming at Pioneer ($3.00)

Wednesday 22 February

10:00 Coffee Morning
10:30 Tai Chi ($3.00)
10:30 Meals on Wheels
12:30 BYO Lunch or $$$
1:30 Art with Ross ($2.50)
1:30 Preparing Healthy Meals ($2.50) - Sandwiches and fruit, inspiration for summer outings – bring along 2 or 4 slices of bread
4:00 Picnic at Corsair Bay – Bring tea to watch Surf to Turf Swimming Race

Thursday 23 February

10:00 Coffee Morning
10:30 Current Events Discussion Group
12:30 BYO lunch or $$$ to buy
1:00 Karaoke Afternoon with Singstar

Friday 24 February

10:00 Depart for Day at Orana Park. BYO Picnic lunch & sun protection ($10.00). Return by 4:30pm

Monday 27 February

Option 1:

10:00 Coffee Morning
10:30 Basketball and Tennis at Centennial Park
12:00 BYO Lunch or $$$ to buy
1:00 Walking Group with Stanmore members

Option 2:

Women’s Group - 10:30 Depart for Day Trip to Ashley George - bring togs & picnic lunch for day by the river. Return by 4pm

Tuesday 28 February

1:30 Pick up for Swimming at Pioneer ($3.00)

Wednesday 29 February

10:00 Coffee Morning
10:30 Tai Chi ($3.00)
10:30 Mosaics ($3.50)
12:30 Budget Lunch – Roast Chicken, Potato, Salad & Dessert ($4.00) or BYO
1:30 Library Visit
1:30 Cricket in the park
4:00 Pick up for Leithfeild Pub Pizza & Pool (Meals from $11.50)

Rangiora Programme

Rangiora January 2012

(download Rangiora Monday pdf version)

(download Rangiora Wednesday pdf version)

Monday 2 January

Step Ahead Closed - Happy New Year

Wednesday 4 January

Step Ahead Closed

Monday 9 January

Step Ahead Closed - Happy New Year

Wednesday 11 January

Step Ahead Closed

Monday 16 January

10:00am – 12 noon: Kaiapoi pick up 9.15am & Van leaving hall at 9:30am sharp: Day Trip to Akaroa
12:00 - 1:00pm: Bring your own lunch or $$$ to buy
1:00 - 3:30pm: Walking & visiting attractions in Akaroa

Wednesday 18 January

10:00am: Step Ahead Closed
10:30 – 12:00 noon: Newsletter Wrapping
12:00 - 1:00pm: Bring your own lunch or $$$ to buy
1:00 - 3:30pm: Tea or Coffee Out

Monday 23 January

10:00am: Morning Tea
10:30 – 12:00 noon: Swimming at Dudley Pool ($3.00). Food Shopping and preparation
12:00 - 1:00pm: Filled Rolls and Fruit ($3.00)
1:00 - 3:30pm: Pool or Darts at the RSA (50 cents). Local Op Shopping

Wednesday 25 January

10:00 – 12:00 noon: Van leaving Amberley at 9.15am & Rangiora at 9.30am sharp! Day Trip to Ashburton
12:00 - 1:00pm: Bring your own Picnic Lunch in Ashburton Domain
1:00 - 3:30pm: Op Shopping or Walking in Ashburton

Monday 30 January

10:00 – 12:00 noon: Kaiapoi pick up 9.15am & Van leaving hall at 9:30am sharp. Day Out Fishing at Diamond Harbour
12:00 - 1:00pm: Bring your own Picnic lunch
1:00 - 3:30pm: Fishing or walking at Diamond Harbour

Rangiora February 2012

(download Rangiora Monday pdf version)

(download Rangiora Wednesday pdf version)

Wednesday 1 February

9:30am: Van leaving Amberley at 9.15am and Rangiora at 9.30am sharp. Day Out at Orana Park ($5.00)
12:00 - 1:00pm: Bring your own Picnic Lunch
1:00 - 3:30pm: Enjoy strolling around Orana Park

Monday 6 February

Waitangi Day - Step Ahead Closed

Wednesday 8 February

9:30am: Van leaving Amberley at 9.15am and Rangiora at 9.30am sharp. Food shopping and preparation for lunch
12:00 - 1:00pm: BBQ lunch at the Groynes ($4.00)
1:00 - 3:30pm: Petanque, cricket or walking at the Groynes

Monday 13 February

10:00am: Morning Tea
10:30am – 12:00pm:Swimming ($3.00) or Local walking
12:00 - 1:00pm: Bring your own lunch or $$$ to buy
1:00 - 3:30pm: Housie Afternoon – bring along a wrapped prize

Wednesday 15 February

9:30am: No Hall Available today. Van leaving Rangiora at 9.30am sharp. Newsletter Wrapping at Stanmore Road
12:00 - 1:00pm: Lunch at Stanmore Road ($2.00)
1:00 - 3:30pm: Tea or Coffee out

Monday 20 February

9:30am: Van leaving Kaiapoi at 9.15am and Rangiora 9.30am sharp. Day Out at Orana Park ($5.00)
12:00 - 1:00pm: Bring your own Picnic lunch
1:00 - 3:30pm: Programme Planning then Orana Park continued

Wednesday 22 February

10:00am: Morning Tea
10:30am – 12:00pm:All Day Open Craft
12:00 - 1:00pm: Bring your own lunch or $$$ to buy
1:00 - 3:30pm: Programme Planning then All Day Craft – cost to be advised

Monday 27 February

10:00am: Morning Tea
10:30am – 12:00pm:Swimming ($3.00) or Food Shopping & Scone Making
12:00 - 1:00pm: Savoury Scones for lunch ($3.00)
1:00 - 3:30pm: Local Op Shopping

Wednesday 29 February

9:30am: Van leaving Amberley at 9.15am and Rangiora at 9.30am sharp. Ten Pin Bowling in Christchurch ($5.00)
12:00 - 1:00pm: Bring your own picnic lunch at Brighton Beach
1:00 - 3:30pm: Walk the Pier, visit library or op shopping in New Brighton

Amberley Programme

Amberley residents are now being offered the opportunity to participate in the Rangiora programme, which is now available on Wednesdays as well as Mondays. Transport will be available for no cost from Amberley on Wednesdays.

For further information, please phone Step Ahead on FREEPHONE 0800 688 732, and take a look at what is on the Rangiora programme.

Ashburton Programme

Ashburton January 2012

(download pdf version)

Friday 6 January

Step Ahead Closed

Friday 13 January

Step Ahead Closed

Friday 20 January

10:00am: Morning Tea
10:30 – 12:00 noon: Food shopping and preparation
12:00 - 1:00pm: BBQ Lunch in Ashburton Domain ($4.00)
1:00 - 3:30pm: Walking in Domain

Friday 27 January

10:00 – 12:00 noon: Van leaving hall at 10.00am sharp. Day out at Orana Park ($5.00)
12:00 - 1:00pm: Bring your own picnic lunch
1:00 - 3:30pm: Strolling around Orana Park

Ashburton February 2012

(download pdf version)

Friday 3 February

10:00am: Van leaves at 10.00am sharp - Day Out in Rakaia
12:00 - 1:00pm: Bring your own picnic lunch at Bar Hill
1:00 - 3:30pm: Walking

Friday 10 February

10:00am: Morning Tea
10:30am – 12:00pm: Gym Group ($2.00) or Housie Morning
12:00 - 1:00pm: Bring your own picnic lunch at surprise destination
1:00 - 3:30pm: Walking

Friday 17 February

10:00am: Van leaves at 10.00am sharp - Mystery Trip
12:00 - 1:00pm: Bring your own
Lunch or $$$ to buy
1:00 - 3:30pm: Programme Planning then Mystery trip Continued

Friday 24 February

10:00am: Morning Tea
10:30am – 12:00pm: Gym Group ($2.00) or Food Shopping and preparation
12:00 - 1:00pm: Filled Rolls and fruit ($3.00) in AShburton Domain
1:00 - 3:30pm: Walking in Domain

Step Ahead Trust - Christchurch - New Zealand

Enhancing the well being of people who experience mental illness

Call 03 389 4001 or 0800 688 732

What's On

Stanmore Road Programme

West Programme

Rangiora Programme

Amberley Programme

Ashburton Programme

Stanmore Road Programme

Stanmore January 2012

Monday 2 January

Tuesday 3 January

Wednesday 4 January

Thursday 5 January

Friday 6 January

Monday 9 January

Tuesday 10 January

Wednesday 11 January

Thursday 12 January

Friday 13 January

Monday 16 January

Tuesday 17 January

Wednesday 18 January

Thursday 19 January

Friday 20 January

Monday 23 January

Tuesday 24 January

Wednesday 25 January

Thursday 26 January

Friday 27 January

Monday 30 January

Tuesday 31 January

Stanmore February 2012

Wednesday 1 February

Thursday 2 February

Friday 3 February

Monday 6 February

Tuesday 7 February

Wednesday 8 February

Thursday 9 February

Friday 10 February

Monday 13 February

Tuesday 14 February

Wednesday 15 February

Thursday 16 February

Friday 17 February

Monday 20 February

Tuesday 21 February

Wednesday 22 February

Thursday 23 February

Friday 24 February

Monday 27 February

Tuesday 28 February

Wednesday 29 February

West Programme

West January 2012

Monday 2 January

Tuesday 3 January

Wednesday 4 January

Thursday 5 January

Friday 6 January

Monday 9 January

Tuesday 10 January

Wednesday 11 January

Thursday 12 January

Friday 13 January

Monday 16 January

Tuesday 17 January

Wednesday 18 January

Thursday 19 January

Friday 20 January

Monday 23 January

Option 1:

Option 2:

Tuesday 24 January

Wednesday 25 January

Thursday 26 January

Friday 27 January

Monday 30 January