Pito-One Harmony Singers

The Full Story
Pito-One Harmony Singers was the vision of two people to honour the life of a very special lady: Barbara Green who lost her life to dementia in 2021.
I (Rani Allan) met Barbara Green through her partner Jenny Williams who was recommended a music therapist through Dementia Wellington. I worked with Barbara in the latter stages of her dementia diagnosis, learning about her amazing life as an opera singer and her love of gardens and cats. She was a truly remarkable feisty person. It was fitting to honour her in a musical way. With the support of friends, donations and a community grant we were able to launch a pilot project supporting other families with loved ones living with cognitive memory loss or dementia.
Pito-One Harmony Singers is a community social group aimed at supporting carers and those living with dementia. We are a caring, thoughtful, supportive group who understands the impact this disease can have on lives. We celebrate each other's strengths, laugh at the difficult times and lift each other up. The music therapy focuses on extending cognition and feeling connected to others (see about section). ​
We are now in our fourth year and have a core group of members with new ones joining throughout the year. No musical experience is needed. We welcome all and hope you find a place of belonging. People can attend for as long as they want, we have volunteers and experienced therapists and there is wheelchair access!​​


Our Supporters
A big Thank You goes out to all our many volunteers and donators below who help us keep this wonderful group going. If you think you might be able to help please get in touch as we think it is so important to keep this community dementia friendly group continuing for free or Koha.

Kris Lockett
For our wonderful poster design

Jenny Williams
For seeing the vision and wanting to make a difference, donating both time and money in making it happen

Elizabeth Jones
For the wonderful photos: elizabethjones.nz

Tim, Kath and Izzie Riding,
For their generous donations and support

Eastbourne and Lower Hutt Lions
For providing grants in 2024

Louise Dalzell
Helping us support more people living with dementia
Where and When?
We meet every fortnight at Petone Baptist Church - right next to the fountain at 2:30 till 4pm
Dates:
31st of Jan
14th of Feb
28th of Feb
14th of March
28th of March
11th of April
9th of May
23rd of May
6th of June
4th of July
18th of July
1st of August
15th August
29th August
12th September
26th of September
10th of October
24th of October
7th of November
21st of November
5th of December