No images? Click here Dear , How lucky we are here in New Zealand that we have been able to return to some sort of normality. For us, that means getting stuck into planning our visits to you and our member meetings. Member meetings will be back on from July - we know you’ve missed them, and so have we! We are busy planning the meetings as we speak and we will be announcing details on the dates and venues very shortly. Watch this space!! We look forward to seeing you very soon. National Volunteer WeekThis week is National Volunteer Week, a chance to celebrate the wonderful volunteers around New Zealand who do so much for our Sweet Louise community. We're featuring four of our lovely volunteers on our website and Facebook this week. Robyn WarinRobyn has been involved with Sweet Louise for many years. Robyn says: “I like the values of Sweet Louise. It’s all about the members and giving them the support they need. Knowing I can help Sweet Louise and make a difference for our members here in Northland is the greatest reward I could have." Sandy DawsonSandy says meeting the wonderful people who make up the Sweet Louise community is why she enjoys volunteering so much. Sandy says: “Although what I do for Sweet Louise is small, I hope it makes a difference. I am proud to be involved with an organisation that makes a difference to so many people at a challenging time in their lives." Online Presentation: Managing AnxietyUnfortunately, we have had to postpone our online presentation on managing anxiety. Thank you to all who have registered already. We are looking at a new date and will let you know as soon as possible. If you haven't registered yet, there will be another chance to register when we announce the new date. Here's a reminder of what we are planning to cover: We know that anxiety is something you live with as part of your cancer diagnosis. Add in the roller coaster ride of uncertainty, fear and change that many of us have experienced as we have lived through the Covid-19 pandemic of the last few months and we’re thinking let’s talk about this. Dr Rebecca Storey, Senior Clinical Psychologist for Cancer Services at Waitemata DHB will give a short presentation about anxiety and how techniques such as reframing thoughts can be used. Louise Bobbit, Integrative Nurse Coach and mindfulness practitioner will talk about mindfulness as a tool for managing anxiety and lead you through a couple of simple mindfulness exercises. There will be an opportunity to submit questions for Louise and Rebecca on our registration form. Sweet Louise e-Cookbook Competition!We're producing a 2020 edition of our beautiful Sweet Louise e-cookbook and we would love to feature a recipe from you! As well as the winning recipe appearing in the e-cookbook, the winner will also receive a Sweet Louise bracelet to say thank you for your contribution. All you need to do is submit your favourite recipe and tell us the story behind why this recipe is special to you. Entries close end of June. Understanding the treatment journey of |