Bulletin Spring 2018

ROCKINGHAM TUESDAY OUTREACH GROUP
PETA MCCORMACK-LUCKINS, MSWA CARE SUPPORT WORKER
The Tuesday Outreach group in Rockingham is very alive and
well! The Members who attend every week thoroughly enjoy
the lively chatter, each other’s company and the inventive
craft activities!
Recently they have started diamond painting and have also
created button bowls and 3D photo frames!
A beautiful home-cooked lunch is served fortnightly
by Rosemary the cook, and she is supported by Sherril
the kitchen volunteer. The alternate week we share a
morning tea!
Some themes the group have enjoyed this year included an
amazing high tea to celebrate the Royal Wedding, which was
held in March, and Christmas in July with all the trimmings!
Some Members attending
the group have even
organised a mini holiday
together at Treendale
Gardens Respite Facility.
We look forward to
hearing about their stay.
New Members are
always welcome to come
and join the group and
you most certainly won’t
be disappointed!
For further details you can call the Rockingham Centre
on 9592 9202 or email the Senior Outreach Coordinator
Nicola.ryan@mswa.org.au
GREAT SOUTHERN REGIONAL
NEWS ROUNDUP
CAROLINE CLARKE-SMITH, MSWA OUTREACH COORDINATOR
We have had a busy year so far. With an information day, Ride
for MS and then the Albany Swim, it was a hectic few weeks.
Thanks to all those who participated, volunteered or just came
along to give moral support, it made the day a huge success.
It was really great to meet so many people who came to town
from all over the place to compete. Well done to all.
We have been to Great Southern Grammar and given a talk
about multiple sclerosis (MS) and thanked them for their
continued support with the Swim. We are considering inviting
some students along to Outreach, so they can see what some
of their fundraising has been spent on.
As we like to hear what is happening and what our MSWA staff
can help with, we have had Anne (OT) give a talk on assistive
technology which was really interesting. Until someone lets
you know what is out there and about the extensive range of
apps that are available, you can be missing out. Some great
apps are free – to help with memory, relaxation, organising
your medications, shopping – and the list goes on. If you need
help with anything you just need to ask MSWA staff.
Suzanne our physio also jumped at the chance to talk about
the benefits of exercise and explained that small amounts are
often helpful. Exercise classes have been running on a Friday
morning covering different areas. Strength and balance
is one that has been popular, Pilates, and the pool classes
on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. If you would like more
information please give us a call.
One large spend of our Swim money was allocated for the
Reformer exercise machine which was a little over $4,000.
Suzanne is keen to get a few more Members using it so come
in, have a look and talk to Suzanne to see if it is suitable
for you.
We do send out a Members newsletter in The Great Southern
so if you don’t already receive it and would like to, please give
us a call on 9841 6651 or email us at albany@mswa.org.au
and we can add you to the list..
We really value your feedback so for outing ideas,
guest speakers or activities let us know your thoughts.
FYI whilst we are an MS Support group, we talk about
lots of things, food comes up a lot!
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