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Activities for Older People - Greater Auckland (may 2009)
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This is a listing of activities for relatively independent older people. We have information on Day Care for people who require more help with activities and a short listing of Day Care centres catering for people with dementia. Phone Seniorline on 09 375 4395 or visit www.adhb.govt.nz/rcline for more information. The listing is not exhaustive. Below are suggestions on further places you might contact for activities in your local area. Citizens Advice Bureau — 0800 367 222
Local CAB's keep a large database of information on senior citizen's clubs and societies, walking groups, exercise classes and special interest groups. Specific Need Groups
Communities often establish recreation groups and leisure activities to meet specific needs. Examples of these are the Stroke Foundation, Foundation for the Blind, Arthritis NZ, Diabetes NZ. If you have a specific need, contact the appropriate agency for more information. Community Centres & Community Houses
Local Community Centres and Houses often cater for older adults with activities such as Gentle Exercise classes, 50's+ programmes, Yoga classes etc. Contact Community Centres direct or ring your local City Council for contacts. Community Education
Classes are held in a number of secondary schools in Auckland with a wide range of topics offered. Information on classes is published regularly in community newspapers, or contact your local school to see if they offer Community Education programmes. Needs Assessment workers also have information on activities and programmes in your local area — see contacts below. Needs Assessment contact phone numbers:
Auckland .................................... 631 1234 North Shore and Rodney ......... 442 7171 Waitakere ................................. 442 7171 Counties Manukau .................... 276 0040
Concessions for Older Adults Transport Auckland residents with a SuperGold Card can travel free on public transport after 9am on weekdays. Card holders can also travel free on weekends and public holidays. For further information contact MAXX on 09 366 6400.
The Total Mobility Scheme helps people with a permanent disability assessed as unable to use public transport. Card holders are entitled to reduced taxi fares. Application forms are available from disability organisations like Alzheimer's Foundation, Stroke Foundation and others. Seniors Card This is a travel and shopping card available to New Zealanders aged 55 years and over. Card holders receive discounts and benefits from a wide range of New Zealand businesses. Seniors Card costs $29 for a one-year membership or $39 for two years. Apply for a card at your local Age Concern or online at www.seniorscard.co.nz . Super Gold Card This card is for all New Zealand residents 65 years and over and those under 65 years who qualify for NZ Superannuation or Veterans Pension. The SuperGold Card replaces the Community Services card and the NZ Super Card. Entitlements are shown on the back of the card (e.g. with initials CSC, NZS, VP). The card can be used to receive discounts and benefits from participating businesses. Contact your local Work and Income Super Centre. Entertainment Most venues will provide discounts to senior citizens on admission costs. Some conditions may apply.
Activities Index Craft Groups Care and Craft ................................ 3
Edwards Travel Club ...................... 6
CMA — Centres for Mutual Aid ............ 3
Shanti Niwas Trust ......................... 7
Communicare ................................. 3
Sixties Up Movement ...................... 7
Day Spring Trust Care Centre ............ 4
Te Atatu Christian Care .................. 7
Selwyn Foundation ........................... 4
Special Interest Groups
Exercise programmes
Age Concern ................................ 8
Green prescription ........................... 4
Auckland Central Model Railway Club 8
Never2old ...................................... 5
Model Flying NZ ............................ 8
Sit Fit Exercise Class ........................ 5
Probus Clubs ................................ 8
Tai Chi (modified) ............................ 5
Returned Services Association ......... 8
The ChiBall Method .......................... 5
SeniorNet ..................................... 9
Other Activities
Stroke Foundation ......................... 9
Chinese Kiwi Friendship Project .......... 6
TOA Pacific Inc ............................. 9
Coffee and Chat Group ...................... 6
U3A — Universities of the Third Age ... 9
Dunn's Touring ................................ 6
i,
Craft programmes Care & Craft Contact
Cicely Lawler
Email
n/a
Fees
$2-$3 approximately
Programme
Crafts and games, companionship, communication group and bowls
Suitable for Hours
People who are lonely, disabled, elderly, restricted in their mobility, don't usually get out, would like companionship and support 10am to 2pm, school term only
Meals
Morning tea and light lunch
Transport
Volunteer drivers if available, no charge
Location/s
Birkenhead, Eden / Epsom, Milford, Remuera, Waiheke
625 8699
CMA - North Shore Centres for Mutual Aid 489 8954
Contact
Lynne Anderson
Email Fees
[email protected] $10 membership per year
Programme
Arts and crafts,sit dancing, games, intellectual games, entertainment and outings
Suitable for
Senior persons
Hours
Office hours 9am to 1pm. Centre hours 10am to 12.30pm - primary school term only
Meals
Morning tea and light lunch, small charge
Transport
Some volunteer drivers
Location/s
6 Centres North Shore and Rodney
Communicare 631 5968
Contact
Margaret Oldfield
Email Fees
[email protected] $15 membership per year, plus $4 per session
Programme
Arts and crafts, sit dancing, board games, cards, trading tables, bowls
Suitable for Hours
People who are lonely, disabled, elderly, restricted in their mobility, don't usually get out, would like companionship and support 9.30am to 1pm, school term only
Meals
Morning tea and light lunch
Transport
If required
Location/s
23 centres
Wednesday, 2 September 2009
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Day Spring Trust Care Centre 827 6321
Contact
Jane Bruce
Email Fees
Hours
[email protected] No fees, koha / donation Drop in centre - care and conversation. Crafts, support group, guest speakers, musical entertainment, games Older people, early stages of dementia, must be fairly independent or come with a caregiver Wednesday 10am to 12 noon
Meals
Shared lunch, gold coin donation
Transport
Free, can only take 9 people in the van
Location/s
New Lynn
Programme Suitable for
Selwyn Foundation Contact
Sally Naulls
Email Fees
[email protected] $2-$3 includes morning tea, $4-5 for lunch
Programme
Six week rotation of activity programme, gentle exercise, mental stimulation.
Suitable for Hours
Retired, fairly independent, alert and motivated people. Wheelchair users. Mild dementia 9.30am to 12.30pm. Open during school holidays, closed 2-3 weeks over Christmas
Meals
Morning tea, hot meal or BYO
Transport
Donation. Volunteers use own cars, local area only, some have own van
Location/s
Blockhouse Bay, Birkdale / Beachhaven, Glendon, Flat Bush,Henderson, Howick, Manurewa, Maraetai, Massey, Milford, Papakura, Papatoetoe, Pukekohe, Swanson, Tuakau, Waiuku
298 3435 / 027 338 8514
Exercise programmes Green Prescription Contact
Kay Lindley
Email
[email protected]
Fees
Gold coin donation
Programme
Wednesdays from 10.45am. Easy group exercise, dietary / healthy eating advice, health and fitness checks. For people on Green Prescription programme only. HealthWest (PHO) run several programmes Massey
Location/s
Wednesday, 2 September 2009
837 8820 Website www.healthwest.co.nz
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Never2old exercise programme Contact
Programme Manager
Email
[email protected]
Fees
Small fee for exercise programmes ($4-6) and other events
Programme
Resistance training, balance and cardiovascular exercise, seminars, special events, outdoor challenges
Location/s
Auckland Central, Devonport, Ellerslie, Forrest Hill, Ellerslie, Glen Innes, Howick, Massey, Mt Albert, Mt Roskill, Northcote, Onehunga, Otahuhu, Papatoetoe, Whangaparaoa
921 9999 ext 7706 Website www.never2old.net.nz
See website for contact numbers
Sit Fit Exercise Classes Contact
Shirley Waterfield
Email
n/a
Fees
$4-$5
817 7228 Website n/a
Programme Seated exercises for women with moderate to limited mobility on Tuesday 1pm. "Women on the Move" - all ages, level 2 Aerobic exercises to music on Wednesday at 9.10am Location/s
New Lynn
Tai Chi (modified) Contact
ACC — Injury Prevention
Email
n/a
Fees
Gold coin donation
0800 844 657 Website www.acc.co.nz (Search for "tai chi")
Programme Tai Chi is a series of gentle, fluid movements that are good for mobility and flexibility. The modified Tai Chi classes focus on exercises to improve lower body strength and balance and help prevent falls Location/s
Auckland-wide
The ChiBall Method Contact
Shirley Ruttley
Email
[email protected]
Fees
$5 per class
524 2908 Website n/a
Programme Tai Chi, ChiKung, ChiBall Dance,Yoga, Pilates, Fekldenkrais and deep relaxation Location/s
Onehunga Community Centre Monday and Wednesday 10am to 11.30am
Wednesday, 2 September 2009
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Other Activities Chinese Kiwi Friendship Project Contact
Jill Nerheny
Email Fees Programme
[email protected] Gold coin donation
Suitable for
Chinese speaking people
Hours
Thursdays, 9.30 am to 12 noon
Location/s
Northcote
486 8400 ext 8854 (wk) 0274 834 511 Website n/a
English group, simple tai chi, information sharing
Coffee and Chat Group 521 1411
Contact
Wynn Dalzell
Email Fees
n/a $2 per meeting, outings extra cost
Programme
Coffee and chat, occasional BBQ's and bus trips to places of interest
Suitable for
Older people interested in company and outings
Hours
Fortnightly on Thursday - 10am to 12 noon
Location/s
Parnell
Website n/a
Dunn's Senior Citizen's Touring Club 575 7388
Contact
Wynn Dunn
Email Fees
Website n/a n/a $5 annual membership. Trips usually cost $25. Often eat at RSA or BYO lunch. $2 for entertainment and afternoon tea Wednesday - entertainment, speakers, trading table, raffles and singing. Friday - monthly trips to places of interest around Greater Auckland People who use walking frames, fairly active and mobile
Programme Suitable for Hours Location/s
Every second Wednesday of the month at 2pm, bus trip last Friday of month at 9.30am 81 Symonds St, Royal Oak
Edwards Travel Club (09) 236 8166
Contact
Lorraine or Kathy
Email Fees Programme
Website n/a [email protected] No joining fee. Fees vary according to activity Quarterly newsletter advertising trips
Suitable for
50 years and older, independent and mobile people
Hours
Day trips, tours and overnight stays
Location/s
Bombay, Papakura, Tuakau, Waiuku
Wednesday, 2 September 2009
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Shanti Niwas Charitable Trust Inc 622 1010 021 202 8406
Contact
Indu Bajaj Nilima Venkat
Email
Website www.shantiniwas.org.nz [email protected] Free membership. Small donation towards meal and transport
Fees
Suitable for
Cultural, creative, educational, social and physical activities, entertainment, outings, festival celebrations and Positive Ageing Day. Programme runs twice weekly at Mt Roskill and once a week at Manukau. Special programme for disabled people every Thursday at Mt Roskill, run in collaboration with Stroke Foundation Older people of Asia and South Asia who are lonely, isolated, or have health difficulties
Hours
10am to 2.30pm
Location/s
Manukau, Mt Roskill
Programme
Culturally appropriate advocacy, counselling, interpreting and help to access publicly funded services. Accredited visiting services in partnership with Age Concern. Transport available on request.
Sixties Up Movement 444 5816
Contact
Rosalie Wright
Email
[email protected]
Fees
$10 per year, plus local and activities fee
Website www.60supmovement.org.nz
Programme Varied programme includes; bowls, games, mah Jong, cards, crafts, trips, BBQ's, lunches out, petanque and monthly newsletter Active older people who enjoy social contact Suitable for Hours
Times depend on activity and location
Location/s
Auckland-wide
Te Atatu Christian Care Centre 832 2789 833 5727
Contact
Joyce Francis Joan Davis
Email Fees
Website n/a n/a $4 donation to help with food and transport
Programme
Bible study, games, craft, speakers, outings and trading table
Suitable for
People interested in social activity and companionship
Hours
Tuesdays 9.30am to 1pm
Location/s
Te Atatu Baptist church Transport provided by care centre vans and volunteer drivers
Wednesday, 2 September 2009
Page 7 of 9
Special Interest Groups Age Concern Contact
Website Fees Programme
Auckland Central and West Counties Manukau North Shore Rodney www.ageconcern.org.nz
820 0184 279 4331 489 4975 09 426 0916
A small annual subscription Branches offer different activities e.g. falls prevention programmes, mature drivers' courses and social activities. Members receive a regular newsletter
Auckland Central Model Railway Club 636 6343
Contact
Barry Palmer
Website
n/a
Fees
Annual subscription for seniors $55 Persons can come along and run their own or the clubs model trains. Clubs main meeting night is Thursday 7.30pm, at Vic Cowan Park, 174 Penrose Rd, Mt Wellington
Programme
Model Flying NZ 625 4311
Contact
Ken Buckley
Website
www.modelflyingnz.org
Fees Programme
Annual subscription $55, local clubs have small fee 12 clubs in Auckland. Contact local clubs for times and activities Magazine 5 x per year
Probus Clubs 0800 147 762
Contact
Probus Centre - South Pacific
Website
www.probus.com.au
Fees
A small membership fee applies
Programme
For retired professional and business people. Meetings, speakers and outings. Men's, women's and mixed clubs. Groups usually meet once a month
Returned Services Association 04 384 7994
Contact
Your local branch
Website
www.rsa.org.nz
Fees Programme
Annual membership fee applies These clubs provide social activities, advice and assistance to returned service personnel and their families Branches listed in the white pages and on the RSA website
Wednesday, 2 September 2009
Page 8 of 9
-SeniorNet Contact
SeniorNet
0800 736 467
Website
www.seniornet.org.nz
Fees
Annual membership fee, small fee for each course
Programme
Range of computer courses for people 55+ years, learn wordprocessing and how to use the internet
Stroke Foundation 441 8959
Contact
Auckland Stroke Centre
Website
www.stroke.org.nz
Fees
Small donation, plus $30 annual membership
Programme
Mutual support, exercise to music, table games, crafts, organised outings 21 Stroke Clubs. Meetings usually in the mornings, time depends on individual group
TOA Pacific Inc 276 4596 276 4596
Contact
Malia Hamani Molly Pihigia
Website
www.toapacific.org.nz
Fees
n/a
Programme
For Pacific older people. Have information on a number of support and activity groups who meet throughout Auckland. Pacific Elder Abuse and Neglect Prevention Programme
U3A - Universities of the Third Age 0800 367 222
Contact
Citizens Advice Bureau
Website
www.u3aonline.org.au/
Fees
A small annual subscription
Programme
U3A provides intellectual stimulus to older people by offering group and individual study on topics of interest. For people not able to access a local group, there is an on-line option where groups in NZ and Australia share ideas, resources and information Study groups generally meet monthly. To locate group close to you, go to the website and click on 'Locate a U3A' tab or contact your local CAB
Wednesday, 2 September 2009
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This is a listing of activities for relatively independent older people. We have information on Day Care for people who require more help with activities and a short listing of Day Care centres catering for people with dementia. Phone Seniorline on 09 375 4395 or visit www.adhb.govt.nz/rcline for more information. The listing is not exhaustive. Below are suggestions on further places you might contact for activities in your local area. Citizens Advice Bureau — 0800 367 222
Local CAB's keep a large database of information on senior citizen's clubs and societies, walking groups, exercise classes and special interest groups. Specific Need Groups
Communities often establish recreation groups and leisure activities to meet specific needs. Examples of these are the Stroke Foundation, Foundation for the Blind, Arthritis NZ, Diabetes NZ. If you have a specific need, contact the appropriate agency for more information. Community Centres & Community Houses
Local Community Centres and Houses often cater for older adults with activities such as Gentle Exercise classes, 50's+ programmes, Yoga classes etc. Contact Community Centres direct or ring your local City Council for contacts. Community Education
Classes are held in a number of secondary schools in Auckland with a wide range of topics offered. Information on classes is published regularly in community newspapers, or contact your local school to see if they offer Community Education programmes. Needs Assessment workers also have information on activities and programmes in your local area — see contacts below. Needs Assessment contact phone numbers:
Auckland .................................... 631 1234 North Shore and Rodney ......... 442 7171 Waitakere ................................. 442 7171 Counties Manukau .................... 276 0040
Concessions for Older Adults Transport Auckland residents with a SuperGold Card can travel free on public transport after 9am on weekdays. Card holders can also travel free on weekends and public holidays. For further information contact MAXX on 09 366 6400.
The Total Mobility Scheme helps people with a permanent disability assessed as unable to use public transport. Card holders are entitled to reduced taxi fares. Application forms are available from disability organisations like Alzheimer's Foundation, Stroke Foundation and others. Seniors Card This is a travel and shopping card available to New Zealanders aged 55 years and over. Card holders receive discounts and benefits from a wide range of New Zealand businesses. Seniors Card costs $29 for a one-year membership or $39 for two years. Apply for a card at your local Age Concern or online at www.seniorscard.co.nz . Super Gold Card This card is for all New Zealand residents 65 years and over and those under 65 years who qualify for NZ Superannuation or Veterans Pension. The SuperGold Card replaces the Community Services card and the NZ Super Card. Entitlements are shown on the back of the card (e.g. with initials CSC, NZS, VP). The card can be used to receive discounts and benefits from participating businesses. Contact your local Work and Income Super Centre. Entertainment Most venues will provide discounts to senior citizens on admission costs. Some conditions may apply.
Activities Index Craft Groups Care and Craft ................................ 3
Edwards Travel Club ...................... 6
CMA — Centres for Mutual Aid ............ 3
Shanti Niwas Trust ......................... 7
Communicare ................................. 3
Sixties Up Movement ...................... 7
Day Spring Trust Care Centre ............ 4
Te Atatu Christian Care .................. 7
Selwyn Foundation ........................... 4
Special Interest Groups
Exercise programmes
Age Concern ................................ 8
Green prescription ........................... 4
Auckland Central Model Railway Club 8
Never2old ...................................... 5
Model Flying NZ ............................ 8
Sit Fit Exercise Class ........................ 5
Probus Clubs ................................ 8
Tai Chi (modified) ............................ 5
Returned Services Association ......... 8
The ChiBall Method .......................... 5
SeniorNet ..................................... 9
Other Activities
Stroke Foundation ......................... 9
Chinese Kiwi Friendship Project .......... 6
TOA Pacific Inc ............................. 9
Coffee and Chat Group ...................... 6
U3A — Universities of the Third Age ... 9
Dunn's Touring ................................ 6
i,
Craft programmes Care & Craft Contact
Cicely Lawler
n/a
Fees
$2-$3 approximately
Programme
Crafts and games, companionship, communication group and bowls
Suitable for Hours
People who are lonely, disabled, elderly, restricted in their mobility, don't usually get out, would like companionship and support 10am to 2pm, school term only
Meals
Morning tea and light lunch
Transport
Volunteer drivers if available, no charge
Location/s
Birkenhead, Eden / Epsom, Milford, Remuera, Waiheke
625 8699
CMA - North Shore Centres for Mutual Aid 489 8954
Contact
Lynne Anderson
Email Fees
[email protected] $10 membership per year
Programme
Arts and crafts,sit dancing, games, intellectual games, entertainment and outings
Suitable for
Senior persons
Hours
Office hours 9am to 1pm. Centre hours 10am to 12.30pm - primary school term only
Meals
Morning tea and light lunch, small charge
Transport
Some volunteer drivers
Location/s
6 Centres North Shore and Rodney
Communicare 631 5968
Contact
Margaret Oldfield
Email Fees
[email protected] $15 membership per year, plus $4 per session
Programme
Arts and crafts, sit dancing, board games, cards, trading tables, bowls
Suitable for Hours
People who are lonely, disabled, elderly, restricted in their mobility, don't usually get out, would like companionship and support 9.30am to 1pm, school term only
Meals
Morning tea and light lunch
Transport
If required
Location/s
23 centres
Wednesday, 2 September 2009
Page 3 of 9
Day Spring Trust Care Centre 827 6321
Contact
Jane Bruce
Email Fees
Hours
[email protected] No fees, koha / donation Drop in centre - care and conversation. Crafts, support group, guest speakers, musical entertainment, games Older people, early stages of dementia, must be fairly independent or come with a caregiver Wednesday 10am to 12 noon
Meals
Shared lunch, gold coin donation
Transport
Free, can only take 9 people in the van
Location/s
New Lynn
Programme Suitable for
Selwyn Foundation Contact
Sally Naulls
Email Fees
[email protected] $2-$3 includes morning tea, $4-5 for lunch
Programme
Six week rotation of activity programme, gentle exercise, mental stimulation.
Suitable for Hours
Retired, fairly independent, alert and motivated people. Wheelchair users. Mild dementia 9.30am to 12.30pm. Open during school holidays, closed 2-3 weeks over Christmas
Meals
Morning tea, hot meal or BYO
Transport
Donation. Volunteers use own cars, local area only, some have own van
Location/s
Blockhouse Bay, Birkdale / Beachhaven, Glendon, Flat Bush,Henderson, Howick, Manurewa, Maraetai, Massey, Milford, Papakura, Papatoetoe, Pukekohe, Swanson, Tuakau, Waiuku
298 3435 / 027 338 8514
Exercise programmes Green Prescription Contact
Kay Lindley
[email protected]
Fees
Gold coin donation
Programme
Wednesdays from 10.45am. Easy group exercise, dietary / healthy eating advice, health and fitness checks. For people on Green Prescription programme only. HealthWest (PHO) run several programmes Massey
Location/s
Wednesday, 2 September 2009
837 8820 Website www.healthwest.co.nz
Page 4 of 9
Never2old exercise programme Contact
Programme Manager
[email protected]
Fees
Small fee for exercise programmes ($4-6) and other events
Programme
Resistance training, balance and cardiovascular exercise, seminars, special events, outdoor challenges
Location/s
Auckland Central, Devonport, Ellerslie, Forrest Hill, Ellerslie, Glen Innes, Howick, Massey, Mt Albert, Mt Roskill, Northcote, Onehunga, Otahuhu, Papatoetoe, Whangaparaoa
921 9999 ext 7706 Website www.never2old.net.nz
See website for contact numbers
Sit Fit Exercise Classes Contact
Shirley Waterfield
n/a
Fees
$4-$5
817 7228 Website n/a
Programme Seated exercises for women with moderate to limited mobility on Tuesday 1pm. "Women on the Move" - all ages, level 2 Aerobic exercises to music on Wednesday at 9.10am Location/s
New Lynn
Tai Chi (modified) Contact
ACC — Injury Prevention
n/a
Fees
Gold coin donation
0800 844 657 Website www.acc.co.nz (Search for "tai chi")
Programme Tai Chi is a series of gentle, fluid movements that are good for mobility and flexibility. The modified Tai Chi classes focus on exercises to improve lower body strength and balance and help prevent falls Location/s
Auckland-wide
The ChiBall Method Contact
Shirley Ruttley
[email protected]
Fees
$5 per class
524 2908 Website n/a
Programme Tai Chi, ChiKung, ChiBall Dance,Yoga, Pilates, Fekldenkrais and deep relaxation Location/s
Onehunga Community Centre Monday and Wednesday 10am to 11.30am
Wednesday, 2 September 2009
Page 5 of 9
Other Activities Chinese Kiwi Friendship Project Contact
Jill Nerheny
Email Fees Programme
[email protected] Gold coin donation
Suitable for
Chinese speaking people
Hours
Thursdays, 9.30 am to 12 noon
Location/s
Northcote
486 8400 ext 8854 (wk) 0274 834 511 Website n/a
English group, simple tai chi, information sharing
Coffee and Chat Group 521 1411
Contact
Wynn Dalzell
Email Fees
n/a $2 per meeting, outings extra cost
Programme
Coffee and chat, occasional BBQ's and bus trips to places of interest
Suitable for
Older people interested in company and outings
Hours
Fortnightly on Thursday - 10am to 12 noon
Location/s
Parnell
Website n/a
Dunn's Senior Citizen's Touring Club 575 7388
Contact
Wynn Dunn
Email Fees
Website n/a n/a $5 annual membership. Trips usually cost $25. Often eat at RSA or BYO lunch. $2 for entertainment and afternoon tea Wednesday - entertainment, speakers, trading table, raffles and singing. Friday - monthly trips to places of interest around Greater Auckland People who use walking frames, fairly active and mobile
Programme Suitable for Hours Location/s
Every second Wednesday of the month at 2pm, bus trip last Friday of month at 9.30am 81 Symonds St, Royal Oak
Edwards Travel Club (09) 236 8166
Contact
Lorraine or Kathy
Email Fees Programme
Website n/a [email protected] No joining fee. Fees vary according to activity Quarterly newsletter advertising trips
Suitable for
50 years and older, independent and mobile people
Hours
Day trips, tours and overnight stays
Location/s
Bombay, Papakura, Tuakau, Waiuku
Wednesday, 2 September 2009
Page 6 of 9
Shanti Niwas Charitable Trust Inc 622 1010 021 202 8406
Contact
Indu Bajaj Nilima Venkat
Website www.shantiniwas.org.nz [email protected] Free membership. Small donation towards meal and transport
Fees
Suitable for
Cultural, creative, educational, social and physical activities, entertainment, outings, festival celebrations and Positive Ageing Day. Programme runs twice weekly at Mt Roskill and once a week at Manukau. Special programme for disabled people every Thursday at Mt Roskill, run in collaboration with Stroke Foundation Older people of Asia and South Asia who are lonely, isolated, or have health difficulties
Hours
10am to 2.30pm
Location/s
Manukau, Mt Roskill
Programme
Culturally appropriate advocacy, counselling, interpreting and help to access publicly funded services. Accredited visiting services in partnership with Age Concern. Transport available on request.
Sixties Up Movement 444 5816
Contact
Rosalie Wright
[email protected]
Fees
$10 per year, plus local and activities fee
Website www.60supmovement.org.nz
Programme Varied programme includes; bowls, games, mah Jong, cards, crafts, trips, BBQ's, lunches out, petanque and monthly newsletter Active older people who enjoy social contact Suitable for Hours
Times depend on activity and location
Location/s
Auckland-wide
Te Atatu Christian Care Centre 832 2789 833 5727
Contact
Joyce Francis Joan Davis
Email Fees
Website n/a n/a $4 donation to help with food and transport
Programme
Bible study, games, craft, speakers, outings and trading table
Suitable for
People interested in social activity and companionship
Hours
Tuesdays 9.30am to 1pm
Location/s
Te Atatu Baptist church Transport provided by care centre vans and volunteer drivers
Wednesday, 2 September 2009
Page 7 of 9
Special Interest Groups Age Concern Contact
Website Fees Programme
Auckland Central and West Counties Manukau North Shore Rodney www.ageconcern.org.nz
820 0184 279 4331 489 4975 09 426 0916
A small annual subscription Branches offer different activities e.g. falls prevention programmes, mature drivers' courses and social activities. Members receive a regular newsletter
Auckland Central Model Railway Club 636 6343
Contact
Barry Palmer
Website
n/a
Fees
Annual subscription for seniors $55 Persons can come along and run their own or the clubs model trains. Clubs main meeting night is Thursday 7.30pm, at Vic Cowan Park, 174 Penrose Rd, Mt Wellington
Programme
Model Flying NZ 625 4311
Contact
Ken Buckley
Website
www.modelflyingnz.org
Fees Programme
Annual subscription $55, local clubs have small fee 12 clubs in Auckland. Contact local clubs for times and activities Magazine 5 x per year
Probus Clubs 0800 147 762
Contact
Probus Centre - South Pacific
Website
www.probus.com.au
Fees
A small membership fee applies
Programme
For retired professional and business people. Meetings, speakers and outings. Men's, women's and mixed clubs. Groups usually meet once a month
Returned Services Association 04 384 7994
Contact
Your local branch
Website
www.rsa.org.nz
Fees Programme
Annual membership fee applies These clubs provide social activities, advice and assistance to returned service personnel and their families Branches listed in the white pages and on the RSA website
Wednesday, 2 September 2009
Page 8 of 9
-SeniorNet Contact
SeniorNet
0800 736 467
Website
www.seniornet.org.nz
Fees
Annual membership fee, small fee for each course
Programme
Range of computer courses for people 55+ years, learn wordprocessing and how to use the internet
Stroke Foundation 441 8959
Contact
Auckland Stroke Centre
Website
www.stroke.org.nz
Fees
Small donation, plus $30 annual membership
Programme
Mutual support, exercise to music, table games, crafts, organised outings 21 Stroke Clubs. Meetings usually in the mornings, time depends on individual group
TOA Pacific Inc 276 4596 276 4596
Contact
Malia Hamani Molly Pihigia
Website
www.toapacific.org.nz
Fees
n/a
Programme
For Pacific older people. Have information on a number of support and activity groups who meet throughout Auckland. Pacific Elder Abuse and Neglect Prevention Programme
U3A - Universities of the Third Age 0800 367 222
Contact
Citizens Advice Bureau
Website
www.u3aonline.org.au/
Fees
A small annual subscription
Programme
U3A provides intellectual stimulus to older people by offering group and individual study on topics of interest. For people not able to access a local group, there is an on-line option where groups in NZ and Australia share ideas, resources and information Study groups generally meet monthly. To locate group close to you, go to the website and click on 'Locate a U3A' tab or contact your local CAB
Wednesday, 2 September 2009
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