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May Updates

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  What an incredibly exciting month it has been! Even though I was only at the centre for a few days, we managed to pack in some major highlights and unforgettable moments. First and foremost, it was my birthday! I felt thoroughly spoiled and loved celebrating with some special treats. I got a fancy hot chocolate from Quirks Cafe, and a delicious birthday cake that I really enjoyed sharing with all my friends. To top off the celebrations, we also held my yearly IPP meeting. It was great to sit down and discuss my goals, and it made me so excited to see what the next year will bring for me here at Arohanui! We were also treated to a visit from a very special guest: Devon Briggs, New Zealand’s own world-champion Paralympic paracyclist! It was so inspiring to hear him talk about his training and his journey to the top. He even brought in one of his racing bikes and a few of his medals for us to check out. It is amazing to see how much he has achieved, winning an incredible haul of Par...

Van washing

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  Today I enjoyed making the van squeaky clean, I cleaned the van inside and out! - TR

Community inclusion

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  Awesome job! I did lots of gardening at the Welcome Bay Community Centre, starting with weeds around the playground, then we moved hundreds of cabbage tree leaves from the eating area, and then, after lunch we tided the vege gardens and raked the beds ready for some new plants.  KB

Dance fun

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Had an absolute blast in I-Dance today. The energy was great and the moves big. -N.O.  

Music

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 It was my choice today in music.Yes you guessed it the Back Street BoysπŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸŽΆπŸŽΆ. I sang and played the guitar::: awesome ! DG

Rainy day

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  I had a great time running missions with my friends and doing some shopping for some bits and pieces for the center. It was a still bit rainy after lunch so rather than gardening we went out to play a game of pool. I learnt some awesome techniques that I am excited to practice again one day KB

Massage and wellbeing

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  I had an amazing morning—enjoying a soothing eye massage, a warm cloth gently placed over me, and a relaxing shoulder massage. It was incredibly calming. Gv