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.
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 Club
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
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
Nourished for Nil
When: Weekly on Thursdays from 9.30am
Where: Transport provided to Nourished for Nil for those unable to drive.
Cost: FREE
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
Cards
Playing different card games
When: EveryTuesday at 1pm with a tea/coffee social.
Where: Age Concern Waipukurau office
Cost: Free
Knitting Group
Knitting, discuss patterns, materials, and tea/coffee social.
When:Every Wednesday from 10am.
Where:Age Concern Waipukurau office
Cost: Free
Games
Variety of games provided with a tea/coffee social
When:Every Wednesday at 1pm
Where: Age Concern Waipukurau office
Cost: Free
Waipawa 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 Wednesdays from 10.00am – 1.00pm
Where: St Peter's Hall, Waipawa
Cost: Activity dependant
Waipukurau 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 Thursdays from 10.00am – 1.00pm
Where: War Memorial Hall, Waipukurau
Cost: Activity dependant
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 10am – 12pm
Where: Age Concern Waipukurau Office
Cost: FREE
Rummikub
When: Every Friday at 1pm with a tea/coffee social.
Where: Age Concern Waipukurau
Cost: Free