All good things are going on at the Community House as usual. The seniors’ lunch would have happened by the time you read this and we have to thank those lovely people who contributed to this successful day. There is of course the fantastic band of helpers without whom we couldn’t manage at all. Thank you all of you, we treasure you immensely. Also to Josie and her staff at the Sitting Duck Takeaways and her suppliers, Mr Chips and Hawkes Bay Seafoods for the beautiful chips and blue moki. This was most appreciated by our seniors, many of whom had been requesting this favourite meal.

Our Annual General Meeting is on 21 September at 3pm in the Community House. All welcome.

Over the last months we have provided grateful locals with fresh fruit and vegetables, clothing, bedding and food parcels, as well as some of Mangawhai Zonta Club’s baby packs for new-borns.
It is pleasing to see that our professional services are being kept busy too. We provide counselling with our male or female counsellors, parent coaching for those with children and who need a little help and support, and family advice to help those who are struggling to just get organised and get things sorted. We continue to offer practical help to those in need such as giving food parcels which come with a follow up call and the benefit of our Budget Support Worker’s expertise.

If you feel like a little company do call in and have a cuppa and chat with us. Your community house is open from 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday. For counselling appointments phone 431 9080.

The Team at Otamatea Community Services
155 Hurndall Street
Maungaturoto