The high expectations for the talk by Talia Bryce, a dementia consultant with Dementia Support Australia, were more than met at the latest Berrigan Shire Dementia Alliance Unlocking Hope presentation.
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Talia has only recently moved to the Wagga Wagga office and will be a wonderful asset to the Riverina.
She has 13 years’ experience in aged care and a masters degree in dementia.
The interaction between Talia and the attendees was delightful.
It was interesting to see her working with Sally Carrington, the care finder for Uniting Berrigan, to agree on some solutions to help one of Sally's clients.
Committee members of Berrigan Shire Dementia Alliance were so impressed with Talia that she was asked to join the committee, and they were thrilled when she accepted the invitation.
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Just a reminder that the Men’s Health Education Rural Van will be in Finley today, sponsored by Finley Rotary Club.
The van will be located outside the Albion Hotel in Murray St and available for free health checks such as blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol between 9.30am and 4.15pm.
The program is focussed on men, but women are encouraged to also have a test.
This is a free service which only takes about 10 minutes and is conducted by a registered nurse who is prepared to discuss any health concerns you may have.
The Finley Rotary Club will also be at the van collecting unwanted mobile phones to be used to assist domestic violence victims.
This project is being held in conjunction with DV Safe Phone, working toward a future where every victim has the freedom to safely call for help when they need it - through sustainable technology.
Further information can be found at https://dvsafephone.org/donate-phones or by contacting any Finley Rotary Club member.
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Finley Public School P&C Association’s bulb fundraiser, being held in conjunction with Tesselaar, is an opportunity to purchase a great range of bulbs and plants, including tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, freesias, Dutch iris and ranunculus.
However, orders close next Tuesday, March 31, so be sure to get your orders in as soon as possible.
Go to www.bulbfundraiser.com.au/FINLEYPSPC.
All profits raised will be put towards the Finley Public School Garden Club to continue to beautify the school.
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Catholic Priest Fr Presanth would like to advise Holy Week liturgy times are as follows:
March 28 – Palm Sunday (Vigil), 5.30pm, Tocumwal.
March 29 – Palm Sunday, 8.30am, Jerilderie; 10:30am, Finley.
April 2 – Holy Thursday, 6pm, Finley.
April 3 – Good Friday, 8:30am, Tocumwal; 10:30am, Finley; 3pm, Jerilderie.
April 4 – Easter Vigil, 6pm, Jerilderie; 8:30pm, Tocumwal.
April 5 – Easter Sunday, 8:30am, Tocumwal; 10:30am, Finley
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Finley Uniting Church would like to advise there will be a change of service times for Sunday, March 29. The service will now start at 10am.
The local congregation will be joined by the Tocumwal Uniting Church congregation.
Eater service times will be: Good Friday 10am, and Easter Sunday 10am.
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A group of about 43 tai chi enthusiasts gathered at the Finley RS Club on Friday to participate in a workshop organised by local senior trainer Veronica Dobie.
It was conducted by master trainer Rani Hughes from Melbourne who was assisted by Trevor Slattery, a master trainer from Blayney.
Participants from Finley, Deniliquin, Albury and other surrounding areas were excited to receive a different range of tuition and the opportunity to try a new approach.
“It is always encouraging to confirm progress and study a different point of view with tai chi,” Veronia said.
“It is a great opportunity to bring people together and they are looking forward to another visit by a master trainer at a later date.”
The visitors were impressed by the lovely lunch prepared by the club’s chef, and Veronica would like to express her thanks as well to Monica and staff.
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There is a not-for-profit organisation called the Trevean Foundation which assists those with disabilities and aged care needs, and it now has a team based in Tocumwal.
They can be found at the Tocumwal Library every second Friday morning between 10am and 12pm.
Their aim is to assist people from all towns in the Berrigan Shire area, and they are prepared to travel to each community to provide assistance.
With this in mind, the team will next be in Finley on Wednesday, April 1 between 11am and noon.
It is anticipated they will be at the Finley Bakery, and an invitation is extended to anyone who would like to join them for a coffee and have a chat.
Email tocumwal@treveanfoundation.org.au, go to treveanfoundation.org.au or call client services on 0494 556 409.
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