All Saints' Palmerston North

FRIENDSHIP CENTRE

A.S.W.T. (= Anglican Social Work Trust)

The Anglican Social Work Trust is an independent incorporated charitable trust, set up by the Anglican Parishes of Palmerston North to help meet the needs of the seniors in the community by providing, on a weekly basis:

• Entertainment
• Fellowship and Friendship
• Skill and enjoyment of cards, Scrabble, …
• …or just sitting and knitting, or bringing other craft
• Time to enjoy a chat
• Refreshments
• Opportunity to learn art skills (painting)

AIMS:  “…the alleviation of need or distress or disability of all, irrespective of race or creed in the Palmerston North community and its rural environs …”

FRIENDSHIP CENTRES:

·        All Saints’ Church Friendship Lounge & Memorial Hall

338 Church Street, Palmerston North

·        Milson Combined Church

corner Milson Line & Purdie Place, Palmerston North

Days of Activity:

Entertainment                Monday  2 – 3pm                     at All Saints

Cards, Scrabble etc      Tuesday 9.30 – 11.30 am         at All Saints

                                    Thursday 1.30 – 3.30 pm         at Milson Combined Church    

                                    Friday  9.30 – 11.30 am           at All Saints

Art Class                      1.30 – 3 pm                             at All Saints

The Friendship Centre is run by two part-time staff and over 25 volunteers.  Three vans belonging to the Trust are used for transport.  The Trust depends on donations from the community and from seniors to cover on-going expenses.

ALL SENIORS ARE MOST WELCOME

Please contact Jan or Theresa for more information on (06) 355 1204

Prospective volunteers who have a love for people, especially the elderly, are also welcome.