SOUTHLAND FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT
ALL WELCOME!
Arthritis N.Z. Arthritis Educator Robyn
Phone   Isobel, Gay or Robyn on 03 218 3639
Call in at   184 Esk St, Invercargill
Write to   P.O.Box 1211 Invercargill

Next Meeting ~ 1.00pm - 3.30pm
Third Saturday in February 2004
Venue:   St Stephens Church Hall
Cnr North Rd and Ruru St, Waikiwi, Invercargill
The Arthritis Xmas party was held on December 3 & the last Fibro meeting for 2003 on November 15.
There was a good attendance with people bringing a xmas item they made,
along with the recipe or instructions to share with the group.
We had a great assortment of decorations, food, cards and even jerseys for your dog!
The coffee morning on Nov 24 was a walk around the gardens & aviary
with a cuppa at the gardens kiosk.
Final Fibro newsletter for 2003 comes out in December.

Meetings held: 1.00pm - 3.30pm   3rd Saturday of the month
Please bring a smile and $1.00 for tea and coffee each month
or the yearly sub/donation of $5.00 (tax deductible)
Everyone is welcome at meetings including
all people from Central & South Otago, Milton, Gore and Southland.

If you would like to come to the next meeting, please
Contact Convenor Clare for details
Phone:   Isobel, Gay or Robyn at 03 218 3639
Southland FMS put out a newletter once a month   Contact Lesley

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"Accessible Walks S.I." ~ Anna Jameson's Book
Copies available for purchase ~ $25.00 ~ Clare ph 215 9441
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COURSE FOR PEOPLE WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS

'Discover You Can'
Through Self-Management
A popular & helpful course ~ run by Arthritis N.Z.
Developed at Stanford University, California
this course is successful in countries around the world.
Participants learn from Course Leaders, gain insights & wisdom from others on the course.
Being with people finding similar challenges is a powerful motivator.
YOU ARE NOT ALONE
Cost : $25.00   Register at Arthritis N.Z. ph 218 3639
If you are keen to do the course   Call ArNZ
They will phone you when there is sufficient interest for another course
I have done this course and personally recommend it - Clare.

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