Associate Professor Joanna Williams of the Anatomy Department, Otago University, spoke to us about Alzheimers disease and the exciting research which is being undertaken by local scientists.
Alzheimers is a progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions. Currently there is no "cure", and Joanna stressed that the best form of treatment is to encourage a wide variety of activity which exercises the  different parts of the brain affected.
Joannas' talk attracted many questions from members - most of us have been affected to some degree by a loved-one or friend suffering from the condition.

We have been asked, by the Salvation Army, to assist with this years "Red Shield Appeal"
Since 1883, The Salvation Army has fought poverty and social and spiritual distress in New Zealand.
They help more than 120,000 families and individuals in need each year—with budgeting advice, food and clothing assistance, life skills programmes and other comfort and support.
All funds raised from the Red Shield street appeal fund their frontline work in New Zealand.
Our club has informal links to the "Sallies" through individual members involvement. They have also  added to the atmosphere of our Christmas meeting for the past few years by providing a Brass Ensemble to accompany our Carol singing.
The Community Projects group has agreed to support this appeal and endeavour to provide collectors for one collection point for one day (tentatively Friday 12 May - to be confirmed) but we will need assistance from the wider club.
If you can help, please advise Bruce Collier brucec3210@gmail.com

Rotary Dunedin Centennial Dinner
Saturday 29 April 2023 at Toitu.
A very special occasion!
Book the date in your diary now!