Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Christmas at Greerton

We had our Christmas shared lunch today and each got to unwrap a present from our secret Santas. I enjoyed eating all the Yummy food  like cakes, fruits and savouries. For my present I got a cute flash light and some funky football glasses. 2016 has been a great year at Greerton for me, bring on 2017 👍

Sunday, November 27, 2016

The elms

We went for a visit to the elms for girls group. I had fun looking at the buildings and sitting in the shade on the grass as it was a boiling hot day 

Thursday, November 24, 2016

Looking a lot like xmas

I loved listening to my Christmas cd while I helped decorate the tree I really enjoyed everyone laughing and getting to have my photo taken with Rudolph the reindeer under the tree.

Having fun in music group

I was having a real laugh in music group today. We were all playing instruments,singing, dancing and making some noise i just couldn't stop laughing it was so much fun



Monday, November 7, 2016

Halloween disco

We had a Halloween disco at greerton centre. It was lots of fun seeing everyone dance around and have a good time. There was even Halloween cupcakes and goodies for us to all share. I really enjoyed dressing up as a witch and seeing what crazy things everyone else dressed up in. 

Thursday, October 13, 2016

Girls group

For girls group we went to Tauriko's new shopping centre. We checked out a costume store and the warehouse perfume sale. I had a blast smelling all different perfumes and its always a laugh with the girls! 

Monday, October 10, 2016

My purple sign

Today I painted a sign for my comedy corner and made a picture of lots of smiling faces......my picture says " laughter is the best medicine " ....that's true....along with music and dancing !!

Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Cupcake heaven

Had fun today dreaming of cupcakes ......our clay pots look pretty cool too I think !!

Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Chalk board

I worked on two cool chalk boards in arts and crafts. It is going to go in the gallery. We painted the wood with a special chalk board paint and then when it was dry, we painted spots and glued on buttons on the other. They turned out really nice. 

Sunday, September 18, 2016

iPad & computers

In computers I love going on my iPad! Right now I am currently looking for new music to share with my friends!

Thursday, September 8, 2016

Make up & hair

For girls group one of the staff brought in her curlers for us to use on our hair. I had my hair curled and then another staff did my make up. I felt like a new person! I had so many compliments about my new look, it was so much fun! 

Thursday, September 1, 2016

Fashion shopping

I had a lot of fun looking for fashionable clothing at the second hand stores in Greerton, check out this dress!    I 

Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Jewellery making

In girls group today we did some jewellery making. I decided to make a necklace for my staff member at the rest home. I chose to use red beads and I enjoyed threading them on 😊

Thursday, August 18, 2016

Art and craft

In art I made this canvas for my mum. I enjoyed coming up with all the cheeky messages that are pegged onto it. I can't wait for her to see it

Thursday, August 11, 2016

Girls group

In girls group we did our nails while listening to music. I love the way mine were done because they look like little lady birds 

Thursday, August 4, 2016

Pottery

Every second week I get to go into pottery during girls group. I enjoyed colouring in my pinch pots. I also love it in there as its so relaxing and quiet I could fall asleep!

Thursday, July 28, 2016

Making fritters

I had a fun time making corn and kumara fritters in cooking, I was really clever at grating the kumara using my muscles, they turned out crispy and fluffy inside, they were so delicious. 

Wednesday, July 20, 2016

SPCA

We went to the SPCA for an outing. It was cool looking at the dogs and cats. I enjoyed watching my friends pat the kittens. 

Thursday, July 14, 2016

Lantern making

I went to the Greerton hall to take part in the lantern making workshop for the Illuminate festival this weekend. We had sticks of different sizes as long as masking tape paper and a glue paste. 

Sunday, July 10, 2016

Sewing

For sewing we've been making all sorts. I helped make the Arohanui blanket and liked doing so I made this blanket for my niece. The back is fluffy and the front is cotton. It's like a sensory blanket. I think it's pretty neat. 

Thursday, July 7, 2016

Fire fighter visit

The staff organised with Steve to get the fire fighters to come in for the guys. We were all lucky to join in. I had a blast! I even got to "pretend" to squirt the staff with the hose but little did they know I would actually pull for the lever for the water. It made my day! It was so funny

Thursday, June 30, 2016

Coffee time at zest cafe

In girls group we went for a walk into Greerton and we went to zest cafe, we had a hot drinks and I had a lovely flat white coffee that Donna helped me with. Lucky Donna was there, the table was very low and I couldn't lift the cup up. Then on the way home I gave Donna lots of cheek.

Thursday, June 23, 2016

Double trouble

Watch out Arohanui now you are all in trouble, there are two of me, I wonder if you can handle double cheek haha, got you all. 😍

Starting the day with a laugh

Had a laugh with the photo booth app on the iPad 
Jordan 

Sunday, June 19, 2016

I see red I see red I see red !

I had a great time exploring the historic village, had to stop for a photo with this cool old school phone box! Was huge.
Jordan 

Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Facetiming the boss

I keep my iPad at Arohanui and sometimes I get the chance to FaceTime our big boss upstairs. I'm very curious on what goes on up there so they let me give them a call and they show me all sorts. I giggle to myself about it still, they are funny. 

Thursday, June 9, 2016

Girls group

For girl group we've been working on painting our nails and doing nail decor. I had mine painted by Dee and she even let me practise On hers to help me get confident and doing my own. We even got little jewels put on them to make them prettier. 

Monday, May 30, 2016

Fejoa crumble

For cooking we made a Fejoa crumble. I got to cut the fejoas for my friends to scoop out the inside to put into the crumble. I enjoyed being the Dj for the session and playing music in the background. We always have so much fun in cooking. 

Monday, May 23, 2016

Magnolia minerals

For girls group we went to magnolia minerals in Greerton. I enjoyed going in and looking at all the types of crystals they have. I also liked sitting down in a circle with my friends as it was so calming and peaceful in there. 

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Looking gorgeous,

I had a nice pampering session in girls group and got my hair styles with really cool twists. I also got some glittery pink eyeshadow and mascara on my eyes and some blush and shimmer powder on my cheeks. I looked in the mirror and was really happy. Eat your heart out, I'm gorgeous!! 

Thursday, May 12, 2016

Rotorua government gardens

We had a lovely day out in Rotorua at the government gardens.  We got to have morning tea in the Rose gardens, then we walked around all the gardens and looked at the rotunda, and the Anzac memorial.  It was nice having lunch in the shade in the gardens.  It was so peaceful.

Sunday, May 1, 2016

Abba disco

We had an Abba disco where everyone came dressed up for the day. It was a good way to end the day and I love watching everyone silly dance. I enjoyed swinging the poi to give my arms a good workout

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Pottery

Today I worked on my ideas in my art book.We planned some decoration for our pots and dreamt of cupcakes !!

Sunday, April 17, 2016

Exciting day

We had a very exciting morning lots of animals came into the centre.  There were rabbits, Guinea pigs, lizards, a pony, and a goat.  It was very cool getting to pat all the animals.

Sunday, April 3, 2016

Painting nails

In girls group, one of my goals is to paint my own nails. I enjoyed practising on the staff to build my confidence up to do my own. I even got mine done too. 

Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Pottery

Look everyone,I've been busy in the pottery making clay eggs and other pots.Here they are all packed ready for their journey to the kiln at Bethlehem.....I'm looking forward to painting them.

Sunday, February 28, 2016

Creating my artwork

I love to create artwork and here I am about to start on a new mosaic. I wonder what it will look like when I have finished, watch this page 😉

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

My favourite activities

Here I am doing my favourite things, cooking and making a card for my friend, YAY

Thursday, February 11, 2016

Mt maunganui art trail

Had a lovely time in the mount.  I got to have a nice morning tea under he trees at a park, and then we walked all over the mount and looked all the street art

Monday, February 8, 2016

Poi time

In music I had a dance session. I enjoy using this time to swing the poi around but after awhile my arms get sore so then I just get down and boggie!

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Pottery

We had an egg-citing time in pottery.Nicky was an egg.....we made clay pinch pots eggs and made lots of cracking jokes.I drew a design for my egg too.

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Getting back into the swing of things

Gidday Ratbags! 
I have been getting back in the groove around here. Im making sure I have fun and have gotten back to my cheeky self again, all while planning the fun stuff I will working on this year. I really liked making a Mad Hatter hat in arts and crafts, looked at cool things to make out of recycled bottles, I have made some cards to take home and have bossed the staff around, haha. Watch this space!