April 2017: Held twice a week, the sessions include an opportunity to take part in a fitness session, hear a discussion on a topical issues and enjoy morning tea.
It’s the socialisation for a lot of them. They bring along new recipes and magazines and share those with each other,” programme co-ordinator Donna Hingston said.
“They’ll want to do crafty things now and then, they’re in the process of making Easter baskets for the kōhanga next door.”
Donna said eligible koeke need to live within 20km of Maketu and the service was open to Māori and non-Māori.
- For more information ring Donna on (07) 533 2551.