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62<br />
selwyn district residents' guide <strong>2019</strong><br />
Seniors well catered for<br />
FIRST AND SECOND STAGE ALL SOLD!<br />
OuR NEXT STAGE BuILD HAS COMMENCED WITH<br />
CONTRACTS ALREADY BEING SIGNED FOR OuR TWO<br />
& THREE BEDROOM VILLAS.<br />
Secure you villa now, choose your location and<br />
personalise your interior.<br />
CONTACT KAREN HARRIS 027 3739 463<br />
& COME AND VIEW OuR SHOW VILLAS<br />
200 DuNNS CROSSING ROAD, ROLLESTON<br />
info@boulevardvillage.co.nz<br />
BOuLEVARDVILLAGE.CO.NZ<br />
100%<br />
Capital gain<br />
to the resident<br />
$1,000 fully<br />
refundable<br />
deposit<br />
Opportunities abound for<br />
those a little older for<br />
exercise, activities to engage<br />
in or a little support.<br />
Physical activity<br />
From the more energetic to<br />
more sedate sports include<br />
badminton, cricket, golf,<br />
indoor and outdoor bowls,<br />
table tennis, tennis or<br />
walking.<br />
The <strong>Selwyn</strong> Aquatic Centre<br />
is ideal for year round<br />
recreational and lane<br />
swimming, a little aqua<br />
fitness (classes held twice<br />
weekly) and a hydrotherapy<br />
pool. The district also has a<br />
number of outdoor swimming<br />
pools for a dip in summer.<br />
Local community centres<br />
such as Lincoln Event Centre,<br />
Rolleston Community Centre<br />
and West Melton Community<br />
and Recreation centre hold<br />
classes in low impact exercise<br />
for seniors, mature and<br />
motivated, move it to music,<br />
pilates, Tai Chi and yoga. Line<br />
dancing sessions are held in<br />
Prebbleton. There are also<br />
commercial gyms based in<br />
Lincoln and Rolleston.<br />
Activities and<br />
Interests<br />
Pursue an interest or learn a<br />
new skill. There are groups<br />
in: art, astronomy, bridge,<br />
embroidery, enviro-groups,<br />
Freemasons, gardening,<br />
museum and historical<br />
societies, patchwork and<br />
quilting, photography,<br />
Probus, miniature rifles,<br />
Toastmasters, Lions clubs,<br />
senior citizens group<br />
(Lincoln), or specifically for<br />
women.<br />
These activities are based<br />
in local community centres,<br />
SENIORS<br />
church halls, sport clubs<br />
or other facilities like The<br />
Boulevard Lifestyle Village,<br />
which is becoming a hub to<br />
be shared by its residents and<br />
others for bridge, Majong,<br />
meetings and yoga.<br />
Day clubs are held in<br />
Darfield, Leeston, Lincoln<br />
and Rolleston. Attend for a<br />
few hours or the full day. For<br />
transport, phone 03 347 2755.<br />
Local churches also have<br />
activities such as coffee<br />
groups.<br />
If wanting to relax with a good<br />
book, there are libraries in<br />
Darfield, Glentunnel, Leeston,<br />
Lincoln, Rolleston and Tai<br />
Tapu, with a mobile library<br />
bus calling on other towns<br />
(https://www.selwynlibraries.<br />
co.nz/home).<br />
Senior help<br />
The Lincoln & Districts’<br />
Community Care Association<br />
Inc. can assist with<br />
information and support.<br />
Services include: 60 plus<br />
exercise; meals on wheels; a<br />
resource library; budgeting<br />
advice; counselling; an<br />
international women’s<br />
group; social activities;<br />
welfare/health service<br />
advice; equipment hire like<br />
wheelchairs; and transport<br />
for medical appointments.<br />
Telephone: 03 325 2007.<br />
For more information, check<br />
out:<br />
www.selwyn.govt.nz<br />
www.lincolncomcare.co.nz<br />
https://healthychristchurch.<br />
org.nz/news/resourcesand-information/2018/5/<br />
everything-selwyn-websitelaunched<br />
https://ageconcerncan.org.<br />
nz/listings/selwyn-libraries/<br />
investMent in your retireMent and<br />
reap the reWards in rolleston<br />
E S T A T E<br />
Phone. 03 421 7796 | Email. sales@woodcroftestate.co.nz<br />
WOODCROFT WAY, 28 KENDON DRIVE, ROLLESTON, CANTERBURY<br />
rolleston’s neW registered retireMent village<br />
• Initial weekly fee of $75 includes insurance, rates, grounds, window<br />
washing, repairs/maintenance<br />
• Gated community and emergency call button in each villa<br />
• Two & three bedroom villas with single/double garage from $450,000<br />
• There will be an on site manager and a pavilion and bowling green<br />
• Show Home now open Monday to Friday 10am to 2pm or weekend<br />
viewing by appointment call Corinne 021 292 1141<br />
www.manorgroup.co.nz
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