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WINTER 2025 InTouch | 3 NEWS ROUNDUP We are providing a get together again in a comfortable environment to meet new and existing friends. We will be at this time and place every month and you can just pop in or stay for the few hours, we look forward to seeing you. Save these dates: Manawatu Members Hancock House, 77 – 85 King Street, Palmerston North. 10am – 2.30pm Tues 3rd June Tues 1st July Central Branch coffee groups! Tues 5th Aug Tues 2nd Sept Tues 7 th Oct Tues 4th Nov Tues 2nd Dec Wairarapa Members Wairarapa Community Centre, 41 Perry Street, Masterton 5810 10am - 2pm Wed 4th June Wed 9th July Wed 13th August Wed 3rd Sept Wed 1st October Wed 5th Nov Wed 3rd Dec Online catch ups with Talitha Central Branch Fieldworker, Talitha Vial, is available for any of her members who want to get in touch via Zoom – she does these meetings on Thursdays. This way you don’t have to wait for face-to-face appointments which take place on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Contact her via email: talitha@mda.nz New Facebook group for young men with DMD (16+) You don’t have to go it alone. Let’s connect. Are you a young man (16+) living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Looking for people who get it — friends who face the same challenges, share the same jokes, and understand the ups and downs? Talk real life. Share what you’re into. Support each other. Have your say. MDANZ wants to create a new Facebook group - a safe, relaxed space just for you, run by people who care and created with your voice in mind . Whether you’re navigating independence, school, health, or just want to chill and chat. If you are interested, please message us via Facebook or send us an email – info@mda.org.nz Smart Access! An app for people to plan a safe journey: For disabled people, older people, or young families. Download the app today for safer and easier navigation. Visit: https://tinyurl.com/5psuzp9m Come and have a coffee and something to eat with other members, chat and discuss life and all its trials or achievements.