The Festive Season begins!
02 December 2024

The festive season is upon us, and we're excited to give you a sneak peek of what it might look like at St Lukes. While we're all familiar with a summer Christmas here in New Zealand, we're taking a fun twist by blending the two themes together.
So, what can you expect? Picture a snow machine creating a wintery atmosphere with special liquid that mimics the look of snow. This will be part of our Children's Christmas Party at the park on Thursday, December 12th.
Everyone is invited to join us, watch Santa hand out presents to the children, enjoy a relaxing yoga session, and indulge in a delicious Christmas cupcake with a healthy twist.



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