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Community
Connections
Te Hapori Awhina Tangata
The Connector!
Volume 49 ~ Winter 2021
In this issue: Guess who went gliding!
See Wayde’s story on pages 4 & 5
Contents Page
My stay in hospital By Derek Kubatzki.......................................... 3
Gliding! By Wayd e Gardner ......................................................... 4
Shopping for shoes By Nikolas Androutsos.................................... 6
Our day out By Donna Wotton....................................................... 7
Muffins for my breakfast By Jeremy Oliver................................... 8
My recipes By Jordan Wilson........................................................ 9
Living my life my way By Colyn Cowling..................................... 10
My awesome year By Deena Rigby........................................... 12
Scott’s birthday adventure By Scott Wilson .................................... 13
Kapiti Kiwis go out and about................................................ 14
Quentin catches up with his family By Pearl Faraimo................. 15
My holiday in Napier By Nicholas Kananghinis............................. 16
Community Connections
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The deadline for the next issue: Friday 27 August 2021
Please send stories and pictures to Sara, sara.hamer@ccslt.org.nz
My stay in hospital
By Derek Kubatzki
I have recently been in the
Hutt Hospital, I was in there
for over a month and the food
was good.
In the picture is my favourite
pillow and a picture I drew
whilst in hospital.
Derek with his drawing and
favourite hospital pillow
Community Connections ~ 3
Gliding!
By Wayde Gardner
One Sunday morning my younger
brother, Mum and I met my
support worker at the Bridge
Pa Aerodrome here in Hawkes
Bay. We were there to check out
gliders.
Grant, the pilot and instructor
took us across the paddock to
Grant, left, and Wayde
the hangar to check out a glider
on the ground. As I’m visually
limited, I had the opportunity
to explore the glider using my
hands to help me see. From the
wingspan to roof and from sitting
in the cockpit.
The passenger sits in the front
with the gliding instructor sitting
in a separate cockpit behind
you. It was dual operated which
means while the passenger can
fly the glider, the instructor can Wayde exploring the glider
override, much like a driving
lesson.
I had a chance to feel everything and ask questions. When Grant
said he could take me up that day, I was excited but nervous at the
same time.
4 ~ Community Connections
A tow rope was attached to
the front of the glider by a
tow plane in front of us. Next
thing we were off, shaking
and rattling down the runway,
gaining speed and climbing
into the sky.
Freedom! Once we were up
high enough the tow rope was
detached and we were gliding.
Wayde sitting in the cockpit After about ten minutes, Grant
told me to take the reins – it was my turn to fly. I took the joystick.
My movement was a bit fast and we nosedived. Following Grant’s
instructions, I gently pulled back and we evened out. Grant took
over again later.
What a rush! I can’t wait to go again.
Airborne! Wayde’s glider in the sky
Community Connections ~ 5
Shopping for shoes
By Nikolas Androutsos
I don’t often wear trainers – I usually prefer to rock the crocs! But as
winter is fast approaching, I needed to get some new trainers.
I went out to the Hutt and did some shoe shopping in Queensgate.
I took my time in the store, but eventually sat down and tried them
on. Once I had them on, I didn’t want to take them off!
I paid for them myself and signed thank you to the girl who helped
me. It was a very successful shopping trip!
Nik trying on his new shoes
and then wearing them
6 ~ Community Connections
Our day out
By Donna Wotton
I enjoyed a day out in Upper Hutt with
my boyfriend Vernon and support worker
Pippa.
We went to a room full of flashing flowers
which changed colour to the music and we
went to look at pictures of Maori people
with face tattoos (tā moko). It was very
good. After that we had a coffee and some
lunch.
My next goal is to save to get my nails
done and go for a trip to Ōtaki.
Donna (left) and with Vernon (below)
Community Connections ~ 7
Muffins for my breakfast By Jeremy Oliver Blueberry muffins are my mum’s favourite, so I made some in memory of my mum. I have muffins for my breakfast every morning and I enjoy baking a fresh batch. My recipe • 50g butter • ½ cup brown sugar • 1 egg • ¾ cup wholemeal flour • ¾ cup plain flour • 1 tsp baking powder • 1 tsp baking soda • pinch of salt • ¾ cup milk Then add your own flavouring. I added a cup of berries and half a cup of white chocolate chips today. Cream the butter and sugar in a bowl. Beat in the egg. Add the flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt and milk, then whisk. Stir in your berries or other flavourings. Spoon into muffin cases and bake at 200°C for 12 to15 minutes. 8 ~ Community Connections
My recipes
By Jordan Wilson
My Dad wanted me to broaden my
knowledge of cooking, by doing other
recipes than just 3 vegetables and meat.
My support staff and I came up with
11 recipes and they were done on the
computer.
I have a little trouble understanding what
to buy for these recipes. My staff member
put pictures along the bottom of each
recipe of every item that I need to buy and
the cheaper option. These got printed and
laminated with one on the front and on
the back. I can take this in my little trolley
bag to the supermarket and look at this to
check I have the correct items.
My first recipe I did was pizza, I am excited
I get to use the same ingredients again for
pizza on Friday, when I come home late
from swimming.
I look forward to trying all these recipes. All
of them are for making extras to put in my
freezer.
If anybody is interested in these recipes for
anybody else in Community Connections
please email Fiona at racoon271@hotmail.com
Community Connections ~ 9
Living my life my way
By Colyn Cowling
I recently turned 61. I have
been supported by Community
Connections since December last
year. Before that I lived in a Bupa
residential home. It had been my
Colyn, with Con driving
goal to have my own place and that
has become a reality with support from Community Connections
and Health Care New Zealand. I am incredibly lucky to have a brand
new Kainga Ora home which has been purpose built for me.
Life is now great; I no longer live to a schedule that fits around
staff in a home. My staff are great and work around me. They have
encouraged me to do things I have not had the opportunity to do
for many years.
Colyn with friends and the supertrike
10 ~ Community ConnectionsColyn and
friends
with the
car and the
supertrike
I used to love to tinker with muscle cars and motorbikes before my stroke.
This year my key support worker, Maggie, sat down with me and we set
some goals. For my birthday, the plan was to go on a Supertrike ride. Also,
part of this goal was to enjoy it with my son Zac. This happened, I now
have more contact with Zac with support from staff.
Then we discussed how we could get a ride in a muscle car. Maggie
contacted a relation who has an interest in such things. Next thing
I am getting a visit from Maggie’s relation and his friend Con and
I am getting a ride in a drag car. And Con, the chap who took me
for a ride, has another car. It is a Valiant he is doing up and he has
said he will come and pick me up once it is on the road. Rod talked
to me about different events, and I know these are going to be
happening events.
Community Connections ~ 11My awesome year
By Deena Rigby
I wanted to share with you some highlights
of what I’ve been up to since we came
out of lockdown. I started off by training
hard as I only had three months until
November when we had our first Special
Olympics swimming competition. I walked
away feeling great as I had won 3 medals:
2 silver and 1 bronze medal! I also won a
ribbon for 4th place in the 100 metres.
I enjoyed all my Christmas party functions,
Deena with her medal
attending my Special Olympics swimming
end of year party and our Turning Point party. For the first time in a few
years I went to the Community Connections Christmas lunch at the
Taradale RSA. I had a fun time catching up with people I hadn’t seen in
a while and loved the smorgasbord.
Over the Christmas break, a big highlight for me was that Mum,
Dad and I went to Wellington. We spent Christmas with my sister,
brother-in-law and my two cool nephews. I enjoyed everything,
being with my family, opening presents with my nephews, the
Christmas food and all the laughter and good times. This included
me singing with my brother-in-law’s band and having fun hanging
out with my sister. I was so happy! I also went and played mini golf
with my eldest nephew and Mum and Dad. Over summer I went for
lots of walks and also went for bike rides with my Mum.
Now it’s 2021 and I do my swimming training with Special Olympics
and I swim twice a week. With Turning Point started back I’m
12 ~ Community Connectionsenjoying being back at ten pin, and spending time with my friends.
I am having fun going to ukulele class, and have started back at
Creative Speaking with Turning Point.
I look forward to this year and intend having an AWESOME year and
keep on enjoying my life!
Scott’s birthday adventure
By Scott Wilson
On 3 March 2021, I turned 50. I flew from my home in Hawke’s Bay
to Auckland with my mum. We had to wear masks on the plane.
We stayed with my sister, Kyla, and her family – and got stuck in
Auckland for seven days during another lockdown! It wasn’t funny.
We had to stay inside all day. We had a good time but I was also
happy to come home.
On my birthday, my
sister hung up a huge
Happy Birthday banner
on the wall for me. My
niece, Eva, baked me
a big chocolate cake
with heaps of candles
on it.
Eva, Wade, Scott, Cole and
Scott’s mum Yvonne. His
cake is on top of the puzzle
they worked on during the
lockdown. Scott’s sister,
Kyla, took the photograph.
Community Connections ~ 13Kapiti Kiwis go out and about The Kapiti Kiwi Network drove to see their old friends from the Our Voices Network in Palmerston North. We had such a lot of fun trying to find the right movie theatre. Who knew there were two theatres? But eventually we met up with Craig and Jordan and later on found Vinnie too. The promise is that next time we will stay the night and enjoy it even more. Above: Left to right: Donald, Rachel, Brian, Helen, Paul, Trish (behind), Susan, Gabrielle, and Jordan with Craig in front. Left oval Craig, Helen, Donald and Rachel. Right oval Brian, Helen and Paul. Below Jordan and Gabrielle 14 ~ Community Connections
Quentin catches
up with his family
By Pearl Faraimo, support worker
Day 1: At Easter, Quentin
Allen caught his very first
flight to Auckland to meet
his daughters, Sangeta and Max, Pearl, Sangeta, Leki (holding baby
Leki), Quentin
Crystal, and grandson Leki
(short for Alexesio). His two
support workers Max and Pearl
went too. Sangeta picked us
up and we went to have dinner
at her place. Then we went to
meet Crystal. A very special day
it was for all of them. We ended
Leki’s aunty, Sangeta, Quentin (holding
off our evening having ice cream
baby Leki), Crystal, Leki (Leki’s dad)
in Mission Bay.
Day 2: Quentin’s grandson Leki
turned one on Saturday. They had a big
celebration and Quentin was honoured
to blow out the candle while holding him.
Quentin enjoyed the dancing, music,
food, and the vibe. Quentin also got to
Quentin and his grandson
take some cake home. Alexesio
Day 3: We picked up Crystal from her nan’s place, then we all
spent the day together at church. After the service we made our way
to the airport. It was very sad to see Quentin and his kids farewell
each other. But we all made the trip happen and are already talking
about the next visit!
Community Connections ~ 15My holiday in Napier
By Nicholas Kananghinis
I recently went on holiday to Napier and had
a great time! I did lots of cool activities while I
was there.
I went to the aquarium, the botanical gardens,
visited the war memorial, and went wine
tasting! My favourite part was eating food at
restaurants, drinking coffee and eating ice
cream.
I think Napier is really quite good, and
would like to go back another day!
Nicholas
enjoying a
meal on the
beach
At the
Aquarium
At the War
Memorial
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