Well, what an interesting few months it has been, as I venture into the Eastern Bay of Plenty. It has been wonderful to meet our members in person. What a beautiful part of our country Whakatane is, the sun always seems to be shining when I visit.

Meetings have been going well with the August meeting topic of The Different Types of Pain, this sparked some wonderful conversations on pain management. We were blessed to have one of our lovely members bring in some painted rocks to show what she does to help manage her illness. It created a fabulous discussion around art and crafts to manage pain and added an injection of fun and vibrancy. I love seeing and hearing what everyone is up to in their management. Thank you to all our members for sharing your stories, ideas, and tips. Through community, our knowledge will grow.

If you would like to get out a little more and socialise, as well as monthly meetings we have a monthly coffee group catch, and we would love to see you there.

Keep well and if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out and make contact. You can phone or text me on 020 4017 9091 or email me at [email protected]

Tabitha  –  Health & Wellness Facilitator