Bay of Plenty
Including Western Bay of Plenty, Tauranga, Eastern Bay of Plenty and Lakes (Rotorua area)![Annabelle](https://ccisupport.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Annabelle-300x300.jpg)
Annabelle
Health and Wellness Facilitator
Tuesday to Friday 9am till 3pm
Phone or Txt: 027 625 4449
Please note: the Eastern BOP and Lakes contacts still work and are being forwarded onto Annabelle
October 2023
Kia ora lovely BOP members. Spring is in the air, and with that comes the chance to see more ‘glimmers’ in our days! You know those moments when you see something beautiful in nature (A budding flower, newborn lamb or a lush green meadow in the sunlight). After my presentation on Vagal Nerve Activation, I’ve had lots of comments about practices that work for different people to get into that ventral vagal state. But the trick is maintaining that state and finding ‘glimmers’ is one way to do that. Once you notice a ‘glimmer’, be aware of what it is and stay with it a bit longer. Take time to soak it in and give it deeper meaning. Those ‘glimmer’ moments of being present are key to achieving a healing state. Here is a great quote from James Thurber:
“Let us not look back in anger, nor forward in fear, but around in awareness”
After coming back from overseas, it was great to catch up with some of our members at the Papamoa and Greerton social groups. These groups are such a good way to share ideas and knowledge and I am always learning about new things. That’s why I’m really looking forward to going down to Rotorua on 5th October, to meet some of our members down there. As a bit of enticement, I’ve managed to get ‘Good Bitches Baking’ to provide some baking for this social get together. I really hope that our Lakes and even EBOP members can make it along. We will be at the Arts Village in the Herberts Room at 11am.
Also, towards the end of October I will be in the studio recording some restorative movement and breathwork practices. So, keep a look out for these on our website.
Till next time, take good care, and ngā manaakitanga ki a koe (Many blessings to you and yours).
Fantastic, friendly and supportive people. Most importantly show understanding of what your going through.
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Monthly Members Meetings
Is for all our members who want to attend a monthly meeting but do not have the extra energy to leave their homes
Currently, all Monthly Member Meetings are held online. We welcome you to join us - if you need support getting online, please contact your facilitator and we can have a practice prior to meeting time so that you feel more comfortable on the day.
Social Groups
Tauranga
Venue: Palmers Cafe, Welcome bay roundabout (3rd Wed of each month) 10.30am
Papamoa
Papamoa Coffee Group
1st Tuesday of the month at 10.30am
Venue: Double Teaspoons (outside foodcourt), Papamoa Plaza.
Whaktane
EBOP Members meeting
First Wednesday of the month at 10.30am
Venue to be confirmed
Rotorua
Rotorua Social Group
First Thursday of the month at 11am
Held at the Arts Village
Counselling available
Counselling available during term time.
These are mainly held online via Telehealth, but also available at our Tauranga office as well
This counselling will be offered for all ages and it will be provided in a strictly confidential environment. Please contact your Facilitator by email or Phone or Txt: 027 625 4449 if you would like to participate in this.
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