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At Hohepa Canterbury, almost seventy residents and numerous day attendees participate in a wide range of educational, sporting, cultural and community participation activities. Our aim is to support each person to their individual maximum potential. For the younger group, this can translate into active, vibrant activities, while for the seniors these times can be more peaceful and take place at a slower pace.
Most in-house activities are based at the Barrington Street campus, known as ‘Birchfield’, and range from ASDAN education, computer tuition, Community Support Group meetings, men’s and women’s groups, sports, cycling, eurythmy, music and art - through to Maori culture and current affairs. Cricket is very popular on campus during long sunny summer afternoons.
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Therapies are provided in the form of eurythmy (movement therapy), massage, art, speech and drama. Singing is also very popular, with a choir providing performances for special occasions.
The Day Base can be a very busy place at times, with taxis and mini-buses jockeying to transport people to numerous activities throughout the city. Polytechnic, supported employment, library, voluntary work, and community outings all deliver variety and satisfaction in life for participants.
The Farm provides hobby gardens, where residents and day attendees can enjoy working with the soil, growing vegetables and being in an environment alongside cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry. The tutorial kitchen is a setting where residents can learn cooking and baking skills under the guidance of a trained chef. This is a popular venue, especially in winter, with tantalising smells and the warmth of the ovens providing an attractive environment!
