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A GROUP

Age Concern Hawke’s Bay delivers a range of Social Connection groups and activities that aim to reduce isolation among older people and strengthen communities through increasing participation and engagement. 

Our activities are available to those 65 and over living independently and are delivered at a variety of venues. While most activities are free to attend, we are always grateful for a koha (donation). To learn more about attending our groups please contact your local office, bookings are essential.

Hastings

  • Monday

    Steady As You Go excercise group


    When: Weekly on Mondays at 10am & 11am

    Where: Age Concern Hastings

    Cost: FREE

  • Tuesday

    Housie & Afternoon Tea

    Come and join us for afternoon tea and play some Housie. It’s also a great way to stay connected with friends and meet new people.


    When: Weekly on Tuesdays from 12.45pm – 2.45pm

    Where: Age Concern Hastings

    Cost: FREE


    Korero Clu

    A conversation group for people with Aphasia, this is a collaboration with Aphasia NZ and is facilitated by a Speech Language Therapist.


    When: Fortnightly on Tuesdays from 10.00am – 12.00pm

    Where: Age Concern Hastings

    Cost: FREE


    Mindfulness


    When: Weekly on Tuesdays at 11am

    Where: Age Conern Hastings

    Cost: FREE

  • Wednesday

    Members Outing

    A monthly trip to a variety of locations across Hawke’s Bay including stopping for lunch. Van transport is available, or you can take your own vehicle.


    When: Last Wednesday of the Month

    Where: Meet at Age Concern Hastings 

    Cost: $5 Transport and Lunch costs


    Growing through Grief Programme

    This is a six-week small group programme involving time for individual reflection and group discussions to share around your journey of grief, loss, and change. At the end of the programme, you will be able to take away some tools and strategies to help you to move forward. Contact the office to book your place in the programme.


    When: Weekly on Wednesdays for six weeks

    Where: Age Concern, Hastings

    Cost: FREE

  • Thursday

    Nourished for Nil


    When: Weekly on Thursdays from 9.30am

    Where: Transport provided to Nourished for Nil for those unable to drive. 

    Cost: FREE

  • Friday

    Hastings Activity Day

    Join us for a day of activity and companionship. The day offers speaker, craft, quizzes, games and more! With every week having something different to offer.


    When: Weekly on Fridays from 10.00am – 2.00pm

    Where: Age Concern Hastings Hall 

    Cost: Activity dependant 


    Steady As You Go Raureka excercise group


    When: Weekly on Fridays at 10am 

    Where: The Station Community Church, Raureka

    Cost: FREE

Central Hawke’s Bay

  • Monday

    Steady As You Go excercise group


    When: Weekly on Mondays at 9.15am

    Where: Senior Citizens Hall, Waipawa

    Cost: FREE

  • Tuesday

    Cards


    When: Weekly on a Tuesday from 1.00pm

    Where: Age Concern CHB Office

    Cost: FREE

  • Wednesday

    Waipawa Activity Day

    Join us for a day of activity and companionship. The day offers exercise, speaker, craft, quizzes, games and more! With every week having something different to offer.

     

    When: Wednesdays from 9.30am to 1.00pm 

    Where: Waipawa Senior Citizens Hall

    Cost: Activity Dependant 


    Knitting Group

    Bring along your latest knitting project and join the group for conversation and morning tea.


    When: Weekly on Wednesday from 10.00am

    Where: Age Concern CHB Office 

    Cost: FREE


    Games Afternoon

    Join us in playing a variety of board games and conversation. A great way to meet new people and spend an afternoon.


    When: Weekly on Wednesday from 1.00pm

    Where: Age Concern CHB Office 

    Cost: FREE


    Steady As You Go excercise group


    When: Weekly on Wednesdays at 9.30am &10.30am

    Where: St Mary's Hall, Waipkurau

    Cost: FREE

  • Thursday

    Senior Citizens Housie

    Join the Senior Citizens members in playing some Housie, great prizes and conversation. 


    When: Second and fourth Thursday of the month from 10.00am

    Where: Waipawa Senior Citizens Hall

    Cost: TBC


    Waipukurau Activity Day

    Join us for a day of activity and companionship. The day offers exercise, speaker, craft, quizzes, games and more! With every week having something different to offer.

     

    When: Thursdays  from 10.00am to 1.00pm 

    Where: War Memorial Hall, Waipukurau

    Cost: Activity Dependant 


  • Friday

    Housie & Morning Tea 

    Come and join us for morning tea and play some Housie. It’s also a great way to stay connected with friends and meet new people.


    When: Second and last Friday of every month from 10.00am-12.00pm

    Where: Waipukurau

    Cost: FREE


    Rummikub

    Rummikub is a tile-based game for 2 to 4 players, combining elements of the card game rummy and mahjong.


    When: Fridays from 1.00pm

    Where: Age Concern CHB Office

    Cost: FREE


    Fish and Chip Lunch

    Join us for our monthly Fish and Chip Lunch, booking is a must so please contact the office.

     

    When: Last Friday of the month from 11.30am

    Where: Age Concern CHB Office

    Cost: Lunch order


    Steady As You Go excercise group


    When: Weekly on Fridays at 10am

    Where: Otane Hall

    Cost: FREE

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