How are you doing today? Please reach out to a friend or give us a call if you're feeling lonely (04 499 6648). From mindfulness to free concert tickets, there's bound to be something of interest to you in this newsletter.
Thank you for sharing a few moments of your day with us! |
MONTHLY POP-UP HUBS AROUND WELLINGTON |
Join us for a cup of tea and a light lunch at our free monthly pop-up hubs for seniors. - Tuesday, 24 May, 1.30pm, Voglemorn
- Thursday, 9 June, 2pm, Stokes Valley Community Hub *NEW*
Please call 04 499 6645 for details |
STEADY AS YOU GO ONLINE EXERCISE CLASSES
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Did you know that every Wednesday at 9:30 am there is a live-streamed Steady As You Go class on Zoom? It's open to anyone - all you need to do is register by calling 04 499 6648, or by filling in the form online - click the blue button below. |
Steady as You Go Falls Prevention Exercise Classes are designed to improve strength and balance and help prevent a fall. The classes improve balance and leg strength, flexibility, general fitness and wellbeing.
For a full list of in-person Steady As You Go classes around the Region, click here.
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In collaboration with Wellington City Gallery and Nikau Café, Age Concern Wellington Region is happy to offer guided tours of the exhibitions, followed by afternoon tea in the café. The gallery is accessible and has lifts, and a wheelchair may be available upon request. The sessions are limited to 12 participants When: - 16 June, 1:30 - 3pm
- 21 July, 1:30 - 3pm
Call Kirsten on 04 499 6645 or email connectwell@acwellington.org.nz to reserve your space. |
CURIOUS CONVERSATIONS SERIES
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NEXT EVENT -- CURIOUS CONVERSATION FIVE Being a Consumer in 2022
Jon Duffy - CEO, Consumer New Zealand When: Monday, 30 May 2022, 2.00 pm, running for around 45 minutes Where: Online (Zoom) (If you've already registered for Curious Conversations, you don't need to register again. We will send you an email with the link.) |
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DID YOU MISS PREVIOUS CURIOUS CONVERSATIONS?
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We need volunteers for the Companion Walking Service in the following areas: - Wadestown
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Johnsonville
- Churton Park
- Kelburn
If you think you could be a volunteer, please visit our website (click here) or call 04 499 6654 for details |
Wellington Chapel on Cambridge is offering some free tickets to their "A Night at The Proms" Concert! Spaces are limited so call 04 499 6648 soon to reserve your ticket.
When: 7pm, Saturday 11 June & Sunday 12 June Where: Wellington Chapel, 45 Cambridge Terrace, Wellington
A Night at The Proms! will be a fantastic evening of theatrical shenanigans and some of the most spectacular highlights of classical music. They have a range of incredible soloists, drawing from as close to home as the NZSM, to as far away as Melbourne - these stars are excited to present a great variety of music, from Mozart and Verdi, to Rutter, Lerner, and Lowe! Supper will be provided. If anyone would like to get in the spirit, they are invited to come dressed in evening wear with and Edwardian flare (optional of course). |
DORA: UNIQUE ONLINE BANKING TRAINING FOR KILBIRNIE COMMUNITY |
The Covid-19 lockdowns accelerated the switch to online banking. Those still wanting to make the change will get an extra helping hand in Kilbirnie from mid-May. The Digital Inclusion Alliance Aotearoa has partnered with Kiwibank to develop some training modules in a mobile classroom, as well as online via Zoom. Call 0800 463 422 or email steppingup@diaa.nz for details |
WELLINGTON CITY COUNCIL ACCESSIBILITY ACTION PLAN |
Hono Mai is about community building community, about community leading and learning and celebrating with and for their community.
Volunteer to share your interest with those in your community with a personal touch. The interests you wish to share are only limited by your imagination. Plus, you get to volunteer to the capacity that suits you. It’s so simple, it sounds too easy!
It’s free to join in, and you are able to sign up for one or many interests shared, and as a bonus you get to create your own wishlist. You can sign up to both share your interest or participate in interests shared. Let’s build our community together.
If you have a group activity, event, class or workshop that is in Porirua, you can add it for free to our public Noticeboard and we can also promote it on our social media. www.joinin.nz/noticeboard/
Check Hono Mai out at www.honomai.kiwi |
How do you calm your mind? Our minds wander most of the time – thinking about what we have done or must do, worrying, daydreaming, or just fretting. It can get us down sometimes.
Meditation has been around for quite a while as many religions practice different forms of quiet contemplation for increasing calmness and physical relaxation, improving mental well-being, and enhancing overall health and well-being. One form of meditation that has gained some popularity is Mindfulness. Read more here (click here)...
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DEMENTIA SUPPORT - HUTT VALLEY Dementia Advisors facilitate regular supporter groups for people caring for a family member with dementia. These meetings offer a forum to gain support from others in a similar situation and share information and ideas. Dementia Wellington Hutt Valley support services available in the Hutt Valley. Cog Café – Lower Hutt (short for 'Cognition' cafes) which are casual monthly meetups for people with dementia and their supporters, family, or carers.
Click here for details... |
GETTING HELP DURING SELF-ISOLATION
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If you are self-isolating because you have tested positive for Covid-19 or have been a close (household) contact, where can you get help when you need it?
If your support network is unable to help you get food, medication or with any other needs you have, you can contact the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) COVID-19 help line on 0800 512 337, or your doctor/GP. They can put you in touch with a Community Connector if necessary. There are Community Connectors throughout the Wellington Region and they are there to provide an extra level of support so individuals and whānau get the support and services they need during their time isolating.
If you have any issues getting help through these channels, contact us at Age Concern Wellington Region – we may be able to put you directly in touch with a Community Connector. Help is always here for those who need it and we encourage you to reach out. |
OUR SERVICES UNDER ORANGE |
Currently our Visitor Service is continuing as normal under the ORANGE traffic light (with usual Covid-19 precautions in place). Some Steady as You Go groups are continuing to meet, and some other events will take place as planned. The Companion Walking Service has restarted in a staged reopening of the programme. Please contact us for details. Volunteers and Clients can contact their Coordinator for more information. For general enquiries about our services, please call us on 04 499 6646 The situation is changing rapidly and we will update our service status whenever changes are made. Visit our Service Update webpage for full details. |
COVID-19 RESOURCES, GUIDELINES AND PREPAREDNESS
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IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS AND CONTACTS
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THANK YOU NIKAU FOUNDATION FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT
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A special thank you to Nikau Foundation for their recent support! They have provided us with a grant for our important Community Support service. Thanks Nikau! |
YOU TOO CAN SUPPORT US BY MAKING A DONATION!
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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 Incorporated
Charities #: CC26836
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