What are you proud of this month? Do you have a plan to achieve something? I admit, some times getting out of bed is my best accomplishment, especially with the wet weather we’ve been having. We should recognise our wins, and also examine our near-wins so as to plan for improvement and keep learning & trying new things. There is no reason ageing should equate to not trying something new or celebrating success of new actions or practices.
You may know how much you are admired by the HKCT team. The drivers constantly mention their wonderment of conversations held with you aboard their vehicles; and how the power of your positivity to make the most of things is what keeps you kind, engaged and having meaning in your life. Isn’t this what all of us want? At every stage of our life? It is why we take such time and pride in our monthly outings program, and I keep high light ing positive options for you. In case I have struck a nerve for you, I’ve just learned of a remarkable program developed at Macquarie University, specifically designed for older adults to learn skills to manage worry, anxiety, low mood or depression…all of those emotions that stop us from trying, achieving, being active and connected. The Ageing Wisely program might be for you. Email them at: [email protected] or call 9850 8715 to enquire if you are eligible. There are no costs and you don’t need a GP’s referral. There is also an excellent short documentary called Ageing Wisely: A Second Chance at Life. It looks to challenge the thinking and behaviour that contribute to social anxiety and help you learn skills to fairly evaluate your thoughts and beliefs. We know anxiety may cause avoiding social interactions and why we at HKCT go to such lengths to encourage your parti cipation in external activities. If you aren’t savvy with YouTube videos, ask a clever younger relative or friend or neighbour, or book our transport to your local library and ask them to help set you up. A gentle reminder of a client responsibility: just as you appreciate our drivers being on-time, you being ready 15 minutes before the advised pickup time is appreciated too. Lately, we have had more feedback from fellow clients that some of you are too often not ready, and this truly has multiple ramifications to drivers and other clients. We don’t expect you to be outside in any weather, but we do ask that you are looking out and ready to immediately leave your house or unit entrance. Maybe some thing else you could accomplish for everyone? Thank you for being you! For embracing life whatever your circumstances. And being proud of how you do what you do, and trying more each and every day. Be an example to those around you!
Pricings
Costs shown are for CHSP-eligible customers only.
Prepayment
Thank you for understanding that prepayment of outings is preferred and appreciated by your HKCT team. It greatly assists our drivers and office team.
Cancellations
Charges apply to outings with luncheons or entries pre-arranged and included in your price. Reservation deadlines dictate our prepayments so, should you cancel within 3 working days of an outing (or contrary to a venue’s rules), please understand when we advise you of the non-refundable portion of your prepayment.
Covid Safe
Our intended outings, destinations and venues are subject to NSW Health’s restrictions.
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