Like a bridge over troubled times

For the past nearly two years, we have all experienced difficulties either within our own families or in the wider community. From lockdowns to traffic lights, it is not easy to navigate a way forward and maintain a sense of equanimity and positivity. Imagine then, how it would feel to have no family to turn to for support. To have your loved one enter a residential or nursing care situation, or even bereavement, and you are left on your own, trying to keep some semblance of normality when there seem so many obstacles in your way.

For our more senior citizens, there is a surprising amount of support available if only you knew where to go to find out. These are services that you have paid for over the years from your taxes and have been put in place specifically to support you to enjoy your golden years.

Christine Potts is well qualified to give you such advice and is eminently professional in her approach. Christine volunteers at the Old Library Ōmokoroa on the first Thursday of each month from 10am to 1pm. There is no need to make an appointment, just drop in. However, such has been the demand for Christine’s help, you may encounter a queue.

You could use the time to browse the current display, read a book or add a piece or three to the current jigsaw. You might also enjoy a conversation with the volunteer on duty. With a discount voucher, you could grab yourself a coffee from Running Bird to enjoy whilst you enter the colouring competition – open to all ages and surprisingly soothing!

The fundamental ideology behind the Old Library Ōmokoroa is to provide a community space with appropriate resources to support our community. To find out more, why not just pop in for a look-see? Open 10am – 4pm Tuesday to Sunday.