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A Friendly reminder that will be NO SOCIAL GROUP ON TUESDAY but the Following week, we are going to join in Round & Round School Holiday Fun so the theme is CIRCUS!!!!! 🤡🎪🎡

As usual, Alistair and the Round & Round crew will be serving the goods. ☕️ 🍰 10am - 12pm

See you there!!

We were honoured to sponsor Autism Swim and their 2023 Port Macquarie Dippers season.

Check out their important work and the reasons behind the program. The participants LOVE it too!

SOCIAL GROUP
There is no theme for tomorrow’s social group but there’ll still be great coffee and delicious treats from Round & Round.
🚐 10-12 Tuesdays
🚐 Round and Round Coffee
Hope to see you there. ☕️

NO SOCIAL GROUP THIS WEEK
Round and Round Coffee will be closed tomorrow and Alistair is having a much needed break with family. Due to these two factors, we will not be hosting social group tomorrow.

See you next week for a for a St Patrick's Day themed Social Group.🍀
~Tuesday 14th March 10am-12pm
~Round and Round Coffee Van (There is no nicer location for a cuppa and a chat).
~Everyone Welcome

TUESDAY SOCIAL GROUP
This week, we are getting into the spirit of Pride by wearing rainbow. Wear the rainbow or your favourite colour from the rainbow.

As always, we will be meeting for a chat and a cuppa on the beautiful grounds of Roto House between 10am-12pm. Everyone is welcome.

Alistair, Emma and the team at Round and Round will be serving delicious drinks and treats.

🌈We hope to see you there. 🌈

Chalk n Talk Social Group this morning.

🚐 10am-12pm.
🚐 Round and Round Coffee Van (On the grounds of Roto House)

As usual, Alistair and the Round & Round crew will be serving the goods. ☕️ 🍰

See you soon!

Happy World Pride 2023!

Disability Gateway have a bank of resources to support people with disabilities who also identify as LGBTQIA+
Check them out at the link below. These resources also include specific support for women, indigenous Australians, youth and people with mental health conditions.

‘Our Rainbow Lives’ is one of our favourites- Our Rainbow Lives is an introduction to LGBTIQA+ identity, experiences, sexuality, gender and bodies for people with intellectual disability and their supporters.

https://www.disabilitygateway.gov.au/advanced-search?keys=&f%5B0%5D=area_of_life%3A31&f%5B1%5D=area_of_life_child%3A21766&f%5B2%5D=links_paragraph_state%3A21241

EDUCATION

Using a purposeful life experience to work on:
🚐 Communication Skills - Taking orders and giving/following instructions, working as part of a team
🚐 Functional Literacy - Recording orders and reading menu items
🚐 Functional Numeracy - Money handling and transactions

TUESDAY SOCIAL GROUP

Happy Friday All.

Next Tuesday (14th February) theme is Valentines Day!!

Please come and spread the love with us at Round & Round at 10am - 12pm!! Will be served by Alistair and Emma!!!!

See you there ☕️😍

NO SOCIAL GROUP NEXT WEEK (7th FEBRUARY)
The grounds of Roto House are undergoing some maintenance next week. This means Round and Round won't have their usual seating available. They will have a pop up at the Koala Hospital if you're chasing down a coffee or drink but there will be no social group.

We will be back on Tuesday 14th February for a Valentines Day Social Group. Think pink and red and anything with hearts.

See you there for a cuppa and a chat. 😍☕️❤️

TUESDAY SOCIAL GROUP

Guess what?! Themes are BACK!!!!!!!!!

Next week’s theme is 'Back to School'

Please join us on Tuesday between 10am - 12pm at Round & Round!!

As always. we will be served Alistair.

No booking is required and the only charge is the cost of your drink and treats.

See you there ☕️

Congratulations to the wonderful pair behind Round & Round, Jess and Andy, and welcome precious Obi.

Social group is back TOMORROW!! While we probably won’t be seeing Jess back behind the machine for a while, we can’t wait to grab a delicious cuppa off Alistair the Round & Round team tomorrow.

We’ll be there from 10am-12pm. No theme tomorrow.
See you there!

Baby Round & Round has finally arrived! Welcome to the world
Obi Jack Hoffman. Born Friday 13th @ 12.10am weighing 3.67kg. Mum and Dad are doing awesome and loving the transition into parenthood already. 💕

How's the serenity? 🐠

ADVENTURE

We are always thankful for the beautiful views and the unique plant and wildlife we encounter on our outdoor adventures and hikes.

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas from the team at Support Macquarie.

As we head into the festive season, we are mindful that this is not a time of happiness and celebration for everyone.

If you or someone you know needs help and you don't feel safe or comfortable seeking help from those around you, there are services that can help.

Follow this link for more information:
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-health-helplines

Don't forget, if someone you know is in crisis, lifeline is a 24/7 service. You can contact lifeline on 13 11 14. Alternatively, you can call 000 in an emergency.

WEDNESDAY GROUPS - CHANGE OF LOCATION REMINDER

Reminder: We are meeting at the glorious Norfolk Pine in Town Square this morning before gathering back at the hall at 11:30 for our Christmas celebration 🎄

For the remainder of the community, if you’re free at 10:30 and would like to listen to some Christmas songs and watch the wonderful group have some fun, come along to Town Square at 10:30am. 🥁

TUESDAY SOCIAL GROUP

This Tuesday will be our last one for 2022! The theme is CHRISTMAS!

Please join us at Round & Round at 10am!

Hope to see you there for a jolly time!! 🎄🎄☕️☕️🌟🌟🤶🏻🎅🏻

This Christmas craft session for adults will be held at the Port Macquarie library this Saturday. Open to all!

Christmas Craft Morning
Join the fun Saturday December 10, 2022 10:00-12:00noon

Get crafty at the library this Christmas! Come and make a decoration out of recycled library books, have a chat and a cuppa. Open to adults of all ages.
Book now at mnclibrary.org.au/event/christmas-crafting/

TUESDAY SOCIAL GROUP

What a Tropical Tuesday! Thank you for those who joined us.

Next week (Tuesday), we will be offically welcoming Summer so get out your zinc and board shorts. Our theme next week is all things beach.

Join us at Round & Round from 10am-12pm. Come and sit under the trees in good company and be served delicious beverages by Alistair.

See you there. 🏖

TUESDAY SOCIAL GROUP

Next Tuesday theme is: Tropical

Please join us at Round & Round at 10am to be served by Alistair & Chris!!!!

Every Tuesday, we’re at Round & Round having a cuppa with friends under the trees. Everyone is welcome!

Alistair and Chris work with the team in the van to take your orders and deliver delicious beverages directly to the table.

The location is beautiful and there is a footpath from carpark to tables, making accessible to most of the community. If you haven’t been to visit yet, why not join us tomorrow? We’ll be dressed in our favourite colours so we should be easy to spot. If you aren’t sure, ask one of the baristas in the van and they will point us out!

On Tuesdays we team up with Support Macquarie] and serve up the finest coffees, drinks and treats with the help of our awesome Alistair and his support worker- Chris. They’re a massive help to us on these busy days and we love seeing the social group meet under the trees for a cuppa and connection.

We also love a dress up! And this Tuesdays theme is “FAVOURITE COLOUR! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

See you between 8:30am til 3pm.
(Catch Alistair and Chris and the Support Macquarie] Social group every Tuesday, 10am-12pm).

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TUESDAY SOCIAL GROUP

What a bright morning we had yesterday at Round & Round!!!! Thank you for those who joined us!!!

Next Tuesday Theme is: Favourite Colour

Please come along at Round & Round at 10am for coffee and chat!!!!

ROTARY PARK MASTER PLAN
There is a major upgrade proposed for Rotary Park in the next 12 months.

This park is well utilised by many in our community but the proposed changes will make it more accessible for everyone. In conjunction with other upgrades, it looks as if they will create a ramped footpath across the park and down to Town beach, making the park, playgorund and beach accessible for people who use wheelchairs and prams.

PLEASE JUMP ONLINE AND HAVE YOUR SAY! Let’s ensure the accessibility features are retained in the final build.

Rotary Park Master Plan Update Rotary Park is an open green space located above Town Beach and bounded by Stewart Street, Lord Street and William Street. The space is frequently used by community members and visitors who enjoy the barbeques, picnic shelters and children’s playground. We are