Steady As You Go – falls prevention class (Online)
Time: 9.30am
Date: 8 October
Location: Online via Zoom
Contact: Ann Dalziel, 04 499 6646
Registration: Register via the Age Concern website
Fee: Free
Accessibility: —
Steady As You Go© classes are designed for older people to improve strength, balance, fitness and flexibility and help prevent a fall. Great way to meet new people. Make sure you’re wearing comfortable shoes and have some water nearby.
Aquafit Morning Tea with Tawa Pool and ClubActive
Time: 10.30am (after class)
Date: 8 October
Location: Tawa Community Pool
Contact: communitypoolmanager@wcc.govt.nz
Registration: Bookings required via ClubActive/Influx app or 04 232 7041
Fee: Casual Aquafit $8.70; $6.95 with LeisureCard; free with ClubActive membership
Accessibility: Assisted entry via pool hoist and accessible stairs. Mobility parking. 10 minute walk from Tawa train station.
Enjoy a special Aquafit class tailored for our senior community, then rest, relax and socialise with a delightful morning tea at 10.30am. A great opportunity to stay active and meet new friends.
Baby Rock & Rhyme Grandparents’ Special
Time: 10.30am - 11am
Date: 8 October
Location: Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub, 34 Moorefield Road
Registration: No registration required
Fee: Free
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible, mobility parking. 3 minute walk to Johnsonville train station.
Join us for these fun, interactive sessions for parents, grandparents and carers to interact with their babies and mokopuna through songs and stories.
Morning Tea at Karori Library
Time: 11am - 12 noon
Date: 8 October
Location: Karori Library, 247 Karori Road
Registration: No registration required
Fee: Free
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible, mobility parking in the Recreation Centre carpark behind the library. No.2 bus from the central city.
Like to chat and eat cake? Our librarians will be providing a hot drink and homemade goodies as a thank you for the interesting conversations, the smiles and the appreciation you have for our library.
Steady As You Go – falls prevention class (Hataitai)
Time: 12pm noon
Date: 8 October
Location: All Saints Church, 90 Hamilton Road, Hataitai
Contact: Ann Dalziel, 04 499 6646
Registration: No registration required
Fee: $3
Accessibility: Accessible venue with ramp access and mobility parking. No. 2, 14 & 3 bus from central city.
Steady As You Go© classes are designed for older people to improve strength, balance, fitness and flexibility and help prevent a fall. Great way to meet new people. Bring comfortable shoes and water.
Steady As You Go – falls prevention class (Karori)
Time: 12 noon
Date: 8 October
Location: Karori Community Centre, 7 Beauchamp St, Karori (behind Mobil station)
Contact: Ann Dalziel, 04 499 6646
Registration: No registration required
Fee: Free for Seniors' Week
Accessibility: Onsite parking, wheelchair access, and lifts to the second floor. No. 2 bus from central city.
Steady As You Go© classes are designed for older people to improve strength, balance, fitness and flexibility and help prevent a fall. Great way to meet new people. Bring comfortable shoes and water.
Seniors' Movie Magic (Newlands)
Time: 12pm – 2.30pm
Date: 8 October
Location: Newlands Community Centre, 9 Batchelor St, Newlands
Contact: 04 477 3724
Registration: No registration required
Fee: Koha
Accessibility: Accessible ramps and lift access to first floor. Accessible toilets and one mobility park. No. 1 & 52 bus from central city.
Free movie screening with baking and hot drinks. Movie starts at 12.30pm and runs for 96 mins. Showing a 2016 film about the hijinks when a ship carrying crates of whisky is shipwrecked near the Scottish Isles.
Steady As You Go – falls prevention class (Strathmore Park)
Time: 12.30pm
Date: 8 October
Location: Te Tūhunga Rau | Strathmore Community Centre, 108 Strathmore Ave, Strathmore Park
Contact: Ann Dalziel, 04 499 6646
Registration: No registration required
Fee: $3
Accessibility: Wheelchair access including accessible toilet. Off-street parking with mobility park. No. 4 bus from the central city.
Steady As You Go© classes are designed for older people to improve strength, balance, fitness and flexibility and help prevent a fall. Great way to meet new people. Bring comfortable shoes and water.
Tai Chi - Intermediate
Time: 1pm – 2pm
Date: 8 October
Location: Johnsonville Community Centre Hall, Moorefield Rd, Johnsonville
Contact: info@johnsonvillecommunitycentre.org.nz or 04 478 8628
Registration: No registration required
Fee: $4
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible, with lifts to the two upper floors. 3 minute walk from Johnsonville train station.
Tai Chi is designed to teach ‘Self Defence Against Falls’ in day-to-day living. Suitable for arthritis sufferers.
Community Cards & Boardgames
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Date: 8 October
Location: Room 4, Johnsonville Community Centre, 3 Frankmoore Ave, Johnsonville
Contact: info@johnsonvillecommunitycentre.org.nz or 04 478 8628
Registration: No registration required
Fee: Free
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible, with lifts to the two upper floors. 3 minute walk from Johnsonville train station.
A social afternoon of playing cards and boardgames (Five Crowns, Rummikub and more…). Everyone welcome—bring a friend.
Movie Screening (Island Bay)
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Date: 8 October
Location: Island Bay Community Centre, 137 The Parade, Island Bay
Contact: (04) 383 7464
Registration: No registration required
Fee: Free
Accessibility: Fully wheelchair accessible, accessible toilet and one mobility car park. No. 1 & 29 bus from central city.
Special Seniors' Week movie screening – title to be confirmed. Free tea, coffee and snacks available.
Steady As You Go – falls prevention class (Island Bay)
Time: 1.30pm
Date: 8 October
Location: Island Bay Community Centre, 137 The Parade, Island Bay
Contact: Ann Dalziel, 04 499 6646
Registration: No registration required
Fee: $3
Accessibility: Fully wheelchair accessible, accessible toilet and one mobility car park. No. 1 & 29 bus from central city.
Steady As You Go© classes are designed for older people to improve strength, balance, fitness and flexibility and help prevent a fall. Great way to meet new people. Bring comfortable shoes and water.
Cryptic Crossword Solving with Tawa U3A
Time: 2pm – 3pm
Date: 8 October
Location: Tawa Union Church, 6 Elena Place, Tawa
Contact: Alison Bayly, 027 437 9215
Registration: Yes (as above)
Fee: Free
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible, mobility carparks & accessible toilets. 8 minute walk to Tawa train station.
Have fun and exercise your brain with cryptic clues! Experienced puzzlers or learners welcome. Bring a pen.
Tai Chi - Beginners
Time: 2pm – 3pm
Date: 8 October
Location: Johnsonville Community Centre Hall, Moorefield Rd, Johnsonville
Contact: info@johnsonvillecommunitycentre.org.nz or 04 478 8628
Registration: No registration required
Fee: $4
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible, with lifts to the two upper floors. 3 minute walk from Johnsonville train station.
As per Intermediate class: focus on balance, coordination and fall prevention.