Headway News - October 2020
- 9 October 2020
It’s almost a year since you voted me to be President of Headway (Brain Injury Association, Auckland). It has been a challenging and interesting year for all of us. I hope you will come along to our AGM. It’s such a good opportunity for the Board to hear from you and for us to let you know what we have achieved and what we are planning to do. You, our members, clients, families and friends are the lifeblood of our organisation. You are the ones that drive our direction and inform the activities and services we provide – so please come along, socialise and let us hear what else you would like from Headway.
Meanwhile, stay safe and well.
All the best
Ruth
What's On at Headway House?
Our Women's Group meets monthly on the FIRST Thursday at 10am.
This Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Group caters for any person with brain injury, both men and women. Held at Headway House, please feel free to come along.
Headway Harmonies
Headway Harmonies is open to anyone, of any level of singing experience, and we usually do a performance at Headway House every 6-8 weeks.
We meet at Headway House EVERY THURSDAY 11am-12pm
RESTARTING THURS 15th OCTOBER
All of our practices involve a warmup and some vocal exercises, and then we sing through some of the songs that have been requested the previous week. All our songs have been chosen by our participants and we love taking requests!
It's time for the Headway, Brain Injury Association, Auckland, Annual General Meeting AGM.
Join the community at Headway House, 207 Manukau Road, from 6pm for some social time and light refreshments before the 7pm meeting.
It's a great opportunity to reconnect and meet up with each other.
Supporting the work of Headway
Join the Headway community and help us improve the lives of people and families in Auckland affected by brain injury.
Use this link to become or renew your annual membership:
Next Month's Outing... Friday 6th November - a Trip to the Auckland Botanic Gardens.
Limited Spaces available …. so book your place in the van for this excursion... today.
Departing Headway House at 10.30am and returning by 2pm. (departing the Botanic Gardens 1.15pm)
Or Meeting at the Botanic Gardens Information Centre, Hill Road, Manurewa at 11am
** BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL - to ensure space in the van and a packed picnic lunch for you to enjoy.
Please contact Stephen@Headway.org.nz to confirm your place.
Come along and enjoy a morning of Christmas Cardmaking at Headway House on Wednesday 11th November 10.30am - 12pm.
The Annual Christmas Lunch will be held at Headway House on Saturday 5th December, 12pm.
Save the date and book your place to let us know if you want to come this year. More details to follow next month. Email stephen@headway.org.nz to prebook.
Expressions of Interest
We have a number of opportunities that, due to the nature of 2020, we have yet to be able to introduce. We see your support and ideas to show expressions of interest in future activities. We are always looking for ways to increase activities and participation for members of the Headway Community.
- Art Workshops
- Meditation
- Tai Chi
- Paper Craft
- Card making
Please let us know what you want and would you be interested in any of these activities? Email information@headway.org.nz
Share Your Story
We'd like to start creating a series of stories of Headway Heroes and your journey. Please contact us if you would be willing to chat and find out more. Please email Michelle@headway.org.nz.
Do you know someone that needs some support dealing with a Brain Injury or has a family member who needs some support?
Please use this link to see how Headway can support you: Headway Support.
As a charity we rely on donations and funding so that we can keep supporting brain injury survivors and their families. Please help Headway to continue to provide our support and services during these challenging times.
Your gift will help us to continue providing information and support to people affected by brain injury. Thank you for your DONATION
We are so grateful for all the support you offer and are always on the look out for opportunities to help the Headway community flourish, so if you would like to arrange your own fundraising activity or support us in any way, please contact Michelle at michelle@headway.org.nz