Driving courses, tech support and much more from Age Concern |
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We're delighted to share this week's newsletter with you. It's filled with exciting opportunities, the latest updates and practical information. Thank you for being such an important part of our community. We truly appreciate you.
Please give us a call on 04 499 6646 or email info@acwellington.org.nz if you would like to get in touch with us.
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THANK YOU FOR COMING TO MAKING CONNECTIONS |
Thank you to everyone who helped make Making Connections 2025 great!
Thanks to our fantastic sponsors Summerset, EAT and AMP, our expo table partners, Venues Wellington, Wellington City Council, our fabulous speakers, our volunteers and staff, and all of you, we held another successful event this year. Thank you also to Age Concern NZ for enabling us to have the Well Balanced Display, and to the 200 seniors who made their way to the St James Theatre for the day. Making Connections 2025 was bigger and better than ever! We had a health hub, as well as tea and tech one-on-one help for seniors wanting to learn more about their tech device. If you missed it this year, we hope to see you there next year.
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Staying Safe is a classroom-based refresher workshop for senior road users. Age Concern runs these workshops in partnership with Waka Kotahi (NZTA). The workshop aims to maintain and improve safe driving practices and increase the knowledge of other transport options available to help senior road users remain safely mobile.
The free interactive workshop runs for around 4 hours, with light refreshments provided. Spaces at each workshop are limited so please register using the form below. Next courses: - 23 October, Trentham Upper Hutt *it's not too late to register: we still have a couple of spots open
- 18 February, Cossie Club, Upper Hutt
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Other classes in Wellington and around the Region coming soon...
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TEA & TECH, & SCAM PREVENTION PRESENTATION |
Come along to a free technology support session to help you navigate technology, and a scam prevention presentation. Baffled by technology
Want to learn how to do Internet banking?
Need to connect with the grandkids on WhatsApp?
Come to our free Tea & Tech workshop!
Bring your digital device and get help from some friendly volunteers from AMP.
Next sessions: -
5 November, Seatoun Village Hall. Come by anytime between 9.30am and noon
- 19 November, Cossie Club, Upper Hutt. Come by anytime between 9.30am and noon
Please click on the blue button below to register (or just drop in, but registrations preferred). |
The monthly Upper Hutt Social Connection Hub is a gathering for seniors where you can enjoy a light lunch and make new friends.
When: Wednesday 26 Nov, 12pm. Special Christmas-themed event. Music and singing with Archie Thom Where: Heretaunga Community Church, Upper Hutt Drop in or call 04 499 6646 for more information. |
Join us for a free one-hour guided tour of Pukeahu National War Memorial Park!
Pukeahu National War Memorial Park is the central place for New Zealanders to remember and reflect on this country's experience of war, military conflict, and peacekeeping, and how that experience shapes our ideals and sense of national identity.
We are working with Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture & Heritage to bring you free guided tours of this amazing park.
When: Tuesday 25 November, 10.00 am to noon
Where: Meet at the Pukeahu Education Centre, 191 Tory street. Parking available by the Education Centre. Turn into 191 Education Centre's driveway, there is parking on the side there.
Bookings are essential so please email events@acwellington.org.nz to reserve your space. This programme is accessible for different mobility needs. |
OMAI FA'ATASI - PASIFIKA-THEMED SENIORS' EVENT |
Join us for a fun and free Pasifika-themed event for seniors in Lower Hutt and Porirua. All seniors welcome.
Next event dates: - 21 October, 10am at EFKS, 2 Louisa Grove, Waitangirua, Porirua
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4 November, 10am at the Salvation Army in Porirua (89 Warspite Ave, Cannons Creek)
- 13 November, 10am at the Walter Nash Centre, Taita, Lower Hutt
Drop in or call 027 248 0335 for more information. |
Join Age Concern for our monthly coffee group for seniors: come by for some tea and coffee, and snacks, and a great speaker!
Drop in or email events@acwellington.org.nz for details. |
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STEADY AS YOU GO FALLS PREVENTION CLASSES |
Our Steady As You Go exercise classes are available around the Wellington region. These classes are designed to improve strength and balance and help prevent a fall. Steady as You Go classes improve: -
Balance and leg strength
- Flexibility
- General fitness and wellbeing
And they are a great way to meet new people! Check out some of our available classes... all welcome! |
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*NEW* Plimmerton, Mondays, from 3 November. Time TBC
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Wainuiomata (Wainuiomata Library), Tuesdays 11am
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Newtown (Newtown Community Centre), Tuesdays noon
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*NEW* Karori, (Karori Community Centre), Tuesdays 12.45pm
Upper Hutt, Te Kupenga o Rongomai/Maidstone Sports Hub, Tuesdays 11am -
Kilbirnie-Lyall Bay Community Centre, Tuesdays 1pm
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Walter Nash Centre, Taitā, Tuesday 1:30pm
- Johnsonville Uniting Church, Tuesdays 1pm
Hataitai, All Saints Church, Wednesdays 12pm
*NEW* Strathmore, Wednesdays 12.30pm -
Island Bay Community Centre, Wednesdays 1.30pm
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Tawa Community Centre, Thursday 1pm
- Thorndon, Loaves and Fishes in the Anglican Cathedral, Fridays 1pm
To find out more about Steady As You Go and for a full list of Steady As You Go and Aligned To Go classes around the Region, click here or call 04 499 6646.
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STEADY AS YOU GO ONLINE EXERCISE CLASSES – ALL WELCOME |
Wednesdays at 9:30am there is a livestream Steady As You Go class on Zoom. It's open to anyone - you don't need any prior experience. It is a gentle entry-level exercise class, and all you need to do is register by filling in the form online (click the blue button below). The link will be sent to you. Come and join the 20+ other seniors online for some gentle exercise fun together! |
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**IMPORTANT** THIS WEEK'S HEALTH SECTOR STRIKES |
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A number of unions have advised Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora that their members are planning to strike on Thursday 23 October 2025.
You should go to your hospital appointment unless you have been contacted directly to reschedule it. Emergency and acute care will continue, but other services will be impacted, so it's important to reserve emergency departments for genuine emergencies and contact your GP or for non-urgent advice.
Read this article for some more information. |
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IMPROVE YOUR CYCLING SKILLS WITH "PEDAL READY" |
Are you living in the Wellington region and longing to get back on your bike but need to brush up on your bike handling skills or build your confidence for navigating in traffic?
Riding a bike not only makes you fitter, it can be faster, cheaper and FUN!
Pedal Ready run regular FREE Cycling in the City courses on weekends, and can also arrange FREE sessions for workplace groups.
One-on-one lessons are available on request (because of the cost of running these, they are charged at $50/hour.)
Pedal Ready is New Zealand's first Bike Ready accredited cycle skills provider. They are funded by Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC) and Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency.
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PUKEAHU AND THE SISTERS OF COMPASSION - SPECIAL EVENT |
Explore the practices of the Sisters of Compassion then and now, through the lens of the historic crèche and the ongoing mahi of the Compassion Soup Kitchen.
Learn about the historic crèche established by Meri Hōhepa Suzanne Aubert and the Daughters of Our Lady of Compassion, now known as the Pukeahu Education Centre. Hear the stories of the practices of compassion led by the Sisters in early 20th century Wellington.
Then, walk over to the Compassion Soup Kitchen on Tory Street where the Sisters of Compassion and their co-workers are still supporting people with kai, aroha and much more.
Session times: - Wednesday 22 October 12pm - 1:30pm
- Thursday 23 October 12pm - 1:30pm
Please bring along a cash koha for the Compassion Soup Kitchen.
Booking is required. Click here to register
The Compassion Soup Kitchen is a two-minute walk from the Pukeahu Education Centre.
Please wear good shoes and dress for the weather. |
CONSULTATION TO IMPROVE YOUR ELECTRICITY BILLS |
The Electricity Authority is consulting on ways to improve electricity bills and wants your feedback. The proposed changes aim to make bills clearer, consistent and more useful, so you know you're on the right plan for your needs and not paying more for power than you need to. See the Guide (click here).
Better bills are a foundation of their consumer mobility work. Together, these initiatives are designed to give more choice, more control and better value for electricity consumers. We would be grateful for your support to help us reach a diverse range of voices and gather insights that will lead to meaningful improvements for New Zealanders.
Have your say: Take the short survey now! The survey closes on 5pm, Wednesday 5 November. |
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THANK YOU TO Z TRENTHAM FOR CHOOSING US AS ONE OF THE FOUR GOOD IN THE HOOD CHARITIES FOR 2025! |
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Age Concern Wellington Region is a registered charity. We are part of a wider network of more than 30 Age Concerns located across the country.
Visit our website to find out more about our work around the Wellington Region and how you can be involved
www.acwellington.org.nz
© Age Concern Wellington Region Trust
Charities # CC61759 |
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