DREAMS – Delightful Recreational Activities for people with MS

DREAMS is an opportunity for people with Multiple Sclerosis to socialise, to enhance skills, to gain information about support networks and client service programmes, to share in activities with their family or caregivers and to meet people with similar interests.

The mission of DREAMS is to promote social activities that bring people together, help in building new relationships and contribute to the well being of people with Multiple Sclerosis.

As DREAMS happen on weekends, they gives recreational opportunities to people who work full-time.

DREAMS include activities that range across a whole span of interests. Events include cultural, adventurous, social, arty-crafty activities and many more. These activities are suggested by members of the Society. Apart from the members of the Society, the staff at MS Auckland, and the volunteers, the ongoing support of various funding sources which includes individuals and trusts makes DREAMS possible.

DREAMS was officially launched by Tab Baldwin, coach of the Tall Blacks in April 2003.

"DREAMS gives me normality, dignity, pleasure and achievement back into my life and we can all go as we are not alone and have willing hands to help us."

DREAMS for 2005

Harbour Cruise: The Harbour Cruise is an escape from the city to cruise on the sparkling waters of Auckland’s beautiful harbour. It is an opportunity to sit back, relax and see harbour highlights including historic Devonport, the Harbour Bridge and Naval Base.

Walk around Tamaki Drive and BBQ at Mission Bay: Heading east from the city, this waterfront road is a great place to take a stroll with fine views of Auckland’s scenic harbour.

DC3 Plane ride: A scenic flight over and around some of the most beautiful places in Auckland in a DC3 plane.

"DREAMS is fantastic because you explore things that you have never tried before. It has introduced me to a new concept and has encouraged me to do something new."

Christmas Party with Dance Group: To celebrate the spirit of Christmas with a group that demonstrates dancing skills of people with different levels of abilities.

Mid winter Lunch with Entertainment: To enjoy a burst of festive spirit mid-year with a lunch at Springs Garden Restaurant. It will also include entertainment like having a chance to be involved in creative drumming or comedy sessions.

Animal Show: This is an experience of natural New Zealand at a beautiful farm and nature park.

Ten Pin Bowling: An opportunity for people with MS to have fun while bowling, learn new skills and reach their full potential.

Visit to Auckland Museum: To attend a programme related to cultural, social and natural history of New Zealand.

Crafts Event: An opportunity to test creative skills and make gifts for loved ones.

"It’s just great to meet people who can relate to you, who can understand how you feel. I was pleased to meet so many people, caught up with people I hadn’t met for so long and I had a good time."

DREAMS of the past

In 2003 and 2004 DREAMS ranged from adventurous and recreational activities to cultural and social activities.

A ride on the Rain Forest Express through the forest in the Waitakeres

Family day outing at Motat

Mid Winter Lunch date with family and friends

Zoo Safari for children, their families and caregivers

Walk and wheel to Mission bay from Tamaki Yacht Club

Sing along with music group The Three Tones

Scenic Flight Tours

Painting and varnishing items as Christmas Gifts for loved ones.

And many more

If you want to be a volunteer to help organising DREAMS, want to suggest an activity or want to be a part of DREAMS do get in touch. We would appreciate feedback so please feel free to contact MS Auckland.

"DREAMS enables people to do what they cannot do themselves."

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