Archive for July, 2007
 It was exciting to see Nadine’s new house in the country and hear about her plans for renovations. Isaac had a haircut as the kids played with all his toys inside. And thanks for warming things up, Nadine! We had a great time and Isaac looks AMAZING after his haircut!
We’ve been talking about our 2007 Christmas Party at Rabbit Island and we are hoping to hire a bouncy castle and invite Grandparents this year as well. We will decide on a date in the next few weeks so you can add it to your calendar. Let Adrienne know if you have a definite conflict during weekends in December.
This week I’ve arranged a choice for those not too excited about exercising. From around 11am we will all have coffee and let the kids play together in the Way2Go programme room at the Cambridge Street Richmond Resource Centre (bring $2). Before that at 10am, those who wish to walk with the Baby & Buggy team – let’s move it! The others can take advantage of both the playgrounds next door in your own time – the Plunket Rooms playground and/or the corner playground – until we get back from walking. The library is across the road too if you want to visit there (<- good changing room). If the weather is bad, the Way2Go girls will present an inside version of their Baby & Buggy walk that will suit everyone – even you preggy girls!
Next Get-Together
Mums Monday: Walk or Play ($2)
10:00am Monday 6 August
Way2Go Programme, Richmond Resource Centre
Cambridge Street, Richmond
Option One: 10am meet at Resource Centre to walk with the Baby & Buggy girls.
Option Two: 10-11am meet at Richmond Plunket Rooms playground and play until walk is finished.
Together: from approx 11am when walk is finished, all have coffee, chat and inside play with Way2Go team. Please bring $2 to cover their programme costs.
Raining: 10am meet at the Resource Centre for inside exercise and kiddy play then coffee & chat.
Future get-togethers include an outing to a park near Whitnie’s in Nelson. We will also celebrate Carole and Julie’s birthdays in October with a dessert night. If you have an interesting idea for an outing somewhere baby-friendly – let Adrienne know. You may check ahead on the schedule by selecting the Schedule button on the website. Volunteer to host by sending email to Adrienne.Â
July 31st, 2007
Chipmunks was fun again – Ayla and Poppy went down the big slide by themselves!
Next week we will visit Nadine’s new house in Lee Valley. Please bring warm clothes and slippers for the kids as it is quite cold in the mornings. Directions follow.
Next Get-Together
Mums Monday: Nadine’s House, Lee Valley
10:00am Monday 30 July
Directions: Turn left at the Brightwater pub, going up Lee Valley Rd you’ll drive for about 7mins up that Rd – don’t turn off anywhere. Go past the guide camp, past the first small Lee Valley reserve and carry on for a bit then you’ll come up to a bend with a wooden sign saying O’Neill’s Bush. Around that corner you’ll see a concrete bridge on the left called Mead Rd Bridge (go past that not over it). Look straight ahead along the road and there’s a white house below the road – that’s us! Persico is on the letter box at the top of the drive. There’s room for cars at the bottom. If you get to the Quarry you’ve gone too far – you’ll lose cell phone coverage around the girl guide camp so go back to there if you need to ring. Please wrap up warm as being in the valley we don’t get the sun till 11.30am. Bring your slippers if you get cold feet on wooden floors….. All going we’ll see you Monday!
Future get-togethers include an outing to a park near Whitnie’s in Nelson. We will also celebrate Carole and Julie’s birthdays in October with a dessert night. If you have an interesting idea for an outing somewhere baby-friendly – let Adrienne know. You may check ahead on the schedule by selecting the Schedule button on the website. Volunteer to host by sending email to Adrienne.
July 29th, 2007
Amid amazing rennovations, Mel served a wonderful morning tea and taught the children their alphabet.
It was also great to meet again for Dessert Night – especially awesome that Brigid managed to get out to see us all less than 2 weeks after having Thora!
Next week we will play at Chipmunks again since PlayDaze doesn’t want to open for us on a Monday morning. They have confirmed our entry is discounted to $3 again – please mention Hips & Lips to receive this discount.
Next Get-Together
Mums Monday: Chipmunk’s Adventure Playground ($3)
10:00am Monday 23 July
311 Hardy Street, Nelson
Future get-togethers include Nadine’s new house in Lee Valley and an outing to a park near Whitnie’s in Nelson. We will also celebrate Carole and Julie’s birthdays in October with a dessert night. If you have an interesting idea for an outing somewhere baby-friendly – let Adrienne know. You may check ahead on the schedule by selecting the Schedule button on the website. Volunteer to host by sending email to Adrienne.
July 20th, 2007
2005 MARLBOROUGH SAUVIGNON BLANC
** WINE TASTING **
There will be a tasting of this wine held at 54 Kingsford Drive, Stoke, between 10am – 12pm SATURDAY 14 JULY 2007.
This is for those who are interested in “trying before they buyâ€
Parents Centre Nelson ask for a small donation (to cover costs)
For every case we sell KONO wine is making a donation to the Nelson Parents Centre. So get in fast to be sure not to miss out on this fantastic wine. Check out www.kono.co.nz or www.tohu.co.nz  for more details.
Don’t forget to forward this Email to your friends, family and work mates. Even the boss or what about the social club?
The more we sell the more KONO donate.
Orders will be taken on the day.
Payments by cheque to be attached to order:
Cheques made payable to:
Tohu NZ Ltd – must CLEARLY STATE (on the reverse):
Contact name, number and address on the cheque.
These orders are to be collected on Saturday the 28th July 2007
All orders are to be collected from 54 Kingsford Drive, Saxton’s Field, Stoke between 10am – 12 noon unless by other prior arrangement.
July 12th, 2007
Date: Tuesday 24 July 2007Â
Time: 7:30pm-10:00pm
Venue: Nelson College, 67 Waimea Rd, Nelson
Organiser: Melanie (KEV.MEL@xtra.co.nz)
Phone: 03 547 2282Â
Cost: $12.00 Single Ticket
$20.00 Double TicketÂ
July 12th, 2007
Congratulations to Brigid and Jonathan on the birth of their daughter Thora.
 
Next week we’ll meet at Mel’s house in Mapua – thanks so much for hosting, Mel!Â
Next Get-Togethers
Mums Monday: Mel’s house
10:00am Monday 16 July
37Â Tahi Street, Mapua
Dessert Night: Bouteray’s – Queen Street, Richmond
Thursday 19 July from 7.30pm
Celebrating: Whitnie, Pam and Gerd’s birthdays
No gifts or cards expected – just come along for something sweet!
Future get-togethers include a trip to Playdayz in Richmond and at Nadine’s new house in Lee Valley late July. If you have an interesting idea for an outing somewhere baby-friendly – let Adrienne know. You may check ahead on the schedule by selecting the Schedule button on the website. Volunteer to host by sending email to Adrienne.
July 12th, 2007
Meeting of Richmond Plunket’s Future
July 20th 10am Richmond Plunket Rooms
Richmond Plunket have decided to cease operating as a committee and become a community support group. This means that although they are free to carry on supporting Plunket they will no longer have financial control over Richmond Plunket’s funds. All spending in Richmond will need approval from a committee overseeing Nelson Tasman Bays. We are therefore holding a public meeting to see if this is what you want to happen. Whilst the current members are all keen to stay on and be involved in fundraising they no longer want to hold office bearer positions. To stay as a committee Richmond Plunket will need a new secretary, treasurer and president. Training is available. If you are interested in any of these roles or would like more information please come along to the meeting or contact Sonya. Meetings can happen in the evenings also depending what the committee would prefer so please say if you are interested but can’t make daytime meetings. All committees would love new members so if you would like to become involved and have a great time doing it contact Sonya today.
What do Plunket volunteer committees actually do?
Here are some of the things a committee could do to support children and parents…
• Organise activities for caregivers, such as coffee groups/parent education sessions/social events;
• Advocate for children in the community;
• Organise fundraising so that Plunket can maintain its facilities and services;
• Co-ordinate collectors for Annual Appeal in October;
• Arrange any maintenance on the Plunket Rooms;
• Encourage new volunteers and work as a team – so much is achievable!
“Plunket†–World Famous in NZ since 1907
Broadgreen House
Aug 4th-26th
Come along and celebrate 100 years of Plunket in your community.
Breastfeeding Latch-On World Attempt
Aug 8th 2007
Register by 9:30am
Latch-on starts at 10am
Nelson: Victory Community Centre
Motueka: Laura Ingram Kindy Sitting rooms
Plunket will provide a morning tea, certificate of participation and a limited number of goodie bags for participants.
Help to make a new world record!
Stoke Plunket Rooms Upgrade
Mandy and her team have been so excited with the offers of time and product by local businesses.
Plans can be viewed on the Stoke clinic noticeboard. Any one interested in being part of this project please Phone Mandy on 547 0189 mandy.bishop@tdc.govt.nz
Baby Bonanza
Saturday 8th September 2007
Hope Hall, Main Road, Hope
9am to 1pm
Quality used baby clothes, toys and gear
Entry gold coin donation
To book a stall Jacqui 544 2895 or Rachael 544 0392
Sleep Clinics
Are you tired and looking for some tips to help your little one sleep?
Karitane Nicky and Julia will be running Sleep Clinics at the Plunket Area Office, 19 Bishopdale Ave, Nelson.
Clinics will run from 5-7pm.
19th July
23 August
20 September
18th October
15th November
13th December
Call 539 4323 to book now
Be an Awesome Parent!
Parentingworxs Presentation
Golden Bay 8th Oct 7-9pm
Motueka Oct 9th Please register interest –still to be confirmed
Nelson 9th Oct 7-9pm
Victory School Hall
Dynamic, humorous and interesting speaker, Lisa McKimm, Director of Parentingworxs.
A SKIP grant allows us to offer this to you and anyone else who would like to attend free of charge.
Lisa will focus on
- creating attitudes and behaviors you want in your home
- give parenting tips which work instantly
- Promote positive parenting and effective non-physical discipline
- answer your questions.
Relevant for parenting children from infancy through to intermediate age.
Register now by calling 03 539 4323
Resurgence needed for Tots n tone
Every Tuesday at ASB Aquatic Centre. A 3/4 hour push chair walk then the staff babysit your child in a fenced area with toys while you aqua jog, swim or relax in the spa. All this for $25 for 6 sessions. This is an amazing deal which may have to be cancelled due to a lack of interest. Please contact Sherie at the Aquatic Centre ASAP to register interest before this wonderful programme disappears….
THANKS
Thank you so much to Harcourts for the $5000 donation Plunket received after the Allan Pease Body Language Guru evening. Thanks also to Werble Hill Crafts for the great John Dory donated for the auction.
Parenting Education
Plunket provides this parenting education free of charge.
The courses are aimed at supporting you in your parenting role through the different stages of your child’s development.
Course are available for ages from 6 weeks – 4 years old. Please contact Sonya to register your interest. Courses are run based on demand.
How can I help Plunket this Term?
Do you have any old items we could borrow for our Broadgreen House display? We want to do an old to new display of how things have changed. We are also looking for people who may like to help create this display.
Morning tea for the Breastfeeding events. Please call or email Sonya for locations to drop off plates for morning tea. Also looking for people to help with handing out the goodie bags
Annual Appeal
October 13-19th
Can you help by collecting in your street or manning a stall? Do you know a business happy to host a collection bucket for us or even donate a prize for our collectors to win? Our Annual Appeal is our largest fundraiser. Money raised thorough fundraising is used to support the upkeep and running of our Plunket rooms or paying rent. Money raised also pays for extra Karitane hours above Government Funding, as well as paying for playgroups and other support services for parents and families. Plunket provides all playgroups and parent education free of charge and aim to continue this with your help. Please call Odette today to let her know where you would like to collect. 54 69 771 oanddgrover@clear.net.nz Thank you so much.
Newsletter-Urgent!!
This newsletter is a really popular means of letting you know what we are up to at Plunket. However it is also expensive. Your Plunket Nurse will supply your first copy and then further newsletters will be available from your local clinic. If you would like to receive this via email or would rather receive it via post, please email Sonya.Briggs@plunket.org.nz or if you have a hotmail or yahoo account please email Sonya.briggs@xtra.co.nz or phone 539 4321
Plunket Contacts
Nelson Odette 546 9771
Richmond Jacqui 544 2895
Stoke Mandy 547 0189
Motueka Hayley 528 7802
Murchison Kelly 523 9262
Tapawera Kylie 522 4466
Golden Bay Trish 525 7664
Wakefield Debbie 542 3367
Volunteer Services Leader Sonya 5394321 sonya.briggs@plunket.org.nz
Plunket Area Office 539 4323
www.plunket.org.nz
July 10th, 2007
Next week we’ll meet at the Richmond Pool for a swim.Â
Next Get-Togethers:
Mums Monday: Richmond Pool
10:00am Monday 9 July
Richmond Aquatic Centre
Dessert Night: Bouteray’s – Queen Street, Richmond
Thursday 19 July from 7.30pm
Celebrating: Whitnie, Pam and Gerd’s birthdays
No gifts or cards expected – just come along for something sweet!
Future get-togethers include a trip to Playdayz, meeting at Mel’s house, at Nadine’s new house in Lee Valley later this month. If you have an interesting idea for an outing somewhere baby-friendly – let Adrienne know. You may check ahead on the schedule by selecting the Schedule button on the website. Volunteer to host by sending email to Adrienne.
July 5th, 2007
