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Last modified: 21 Sep 2023 12:47pm

A group of older residents outside the Sheffield Pie Shop next to a silver Rolleston Community Care van

The SWELL Seniors' Lifestyle Expo is back on again for the community to connect with more than 100 clubs, organisations and wellbeing providers from around the district.

SWELL celebrates the wellbeing and inclusion of Selwyn’s older residents, who can listen to insightful guest speakers, participate in fun activities, and enjoy a variety of food vendors and local market stalls.

This year, the expo will be held on Monday 16 October from 9am–2pm at the Lincoln Event Centre.

One of last year’s stall holders, Selwyn Central Community Care (SCCC), is looking forward to attending the expo again. Volunteer Coordinator Yvonne Lamond says the event was an excellent chance to tell people about their services and discover some of the many different groups in Selwyn.

“It was a fantastic way to learn what the needs in the community are and to see the breadth of what other groups and organisations are providing so we can give people options of who they can contact if they need,” she says. “There’s so much available in Selwyn and a lot of resources that people
don’t know how to access, so the expo is a great way to meet people and
help reduce isolation.”

SCCC’s volunteer drivers, who are all police vetted, take people from Rolleston, West Melton, Weedons and Burnham to GP and hospital appointments and on social outings. They also deliver Meals on Wheels in Rolleston. This allows their mainly elderly clients to keep their independence and be able to stay in their own homes. More information about SCCC’s services is available on selwynccc.co.nz or by calling Yvonne on 027 313 1122.

There will also be a two-week series of fun activities called The SWELL Series happening after the expo, running from 17–26 October 2023.

From high tea and fitness classes to walks and bingo — there is something for everyone.
Fing more information about SWELL Expo and the SWELL Series, or pick up a copy of the latest What’s on in Selwyn brochure from your local library or Council Community Centre.