Seniors' Week 2018 Monday 15 - Sunday 21 October
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Seniors’ Week 2018
Monday 15 –
Sunday 21 October
Get out in your community Kia ora
and enjoy a whole week of We’re pleased to be working closely again with a range of
events and activities planned
organisations to celebrate the biggest Seniors’ Week programme
since it started 4 years ago.
with older residents in mind. This year there’ll be tours, events, exhibitions, and activities
designed with our older community in mind to get out and about,
get active, and get engaged.
For more information about There’s Zumba gold classes, SeniorNet sessions, a tour of
what’s happening, go to
Government House, chair yoga, and several morning teas - in fact
there’s something for everyone.
wellington.govt.nz/seniorsweek We’re proud to be connecting people of all ages across the region,
and this popular programme of events really fits within our
or phone 04 499 4444. Long-term plan by supporting activities and initiatives that focus
on our older residents.
Kia manahau
Key
Talks & Tours
Justin Lester
Mayor of Wellington
Activity
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Thursday 2 August–Monday 22 October
Katherine Mansfield: A Portrait
10.30am–4.30pm daily
New Zealand Portrait Gallery, 11 Customhouse Quay | Free
Group bookings required – phone 04 472 2298.
Monday 15
Xiang Cong
11.30am–12.30pm
Johnsonville Community Centre, 3 Frankmoore Avenue | Free
Find peace of mind in the company of others. A form of Qigong, this is a
practice to cultivate and balance the qi or ‘chi’ (meaning ‘life energy’) which
is easy to learn and can be practised standing or sitting.
Guided walk through the
Botanic Garden
10am–11am
Wellington Botanic Garden | Free
Meet at the main gates to the Botanic
Garden on Glenmore Street. For more
information phone 04 387 5657.
Walking netball
10am–11am
ASB Sports Centre, 72 Kemp Street, Kilbirnie | Free
No need to book, just turn up. For more information, phone 04 830 0500
or email emma.wright@wcc.govt.nz
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New Look Nairn Street Cottage
Tuesday 16
10am–11.30am
Nairn Street Cottage, 68 Nairn Street, Mount Cook | Free
Table tennis
Experience this historic cottage’s new fitout and displays. Take a walk
10am–11am
through time from 1860 to 1970 and uncover stories of the three generations
ASB Sports Centre, 72 Kemp Street, Kilbirnie | Free
of Wallis’ who lived there. Bookings essential–visit museumswellington.org.nz
No need to book, just turn up. For more information, phone
04 830 0500 or email emma.wright@wcc.govt.nz
Steady As You Go (SAYGo)
12 noon–1pm SeniorNet Wellington visitors’ session
Johnsonville Community Centre, 3 Frankmoore Avenue | $2
10am–12 noon
Save yourself from a fall by attending an Age Concern SAYGo class and Level 1, Anvil House, 138–140 Wakefield
improve your leg strength and balance. Bookings essential – phone Ann Street | Free
Dalziel on 04 499 6646 or email communitysup@acwellington.org.nz
Tea and coffee provided. Bookings essential –
phone Graham Hill on 04 380 8097 or email
graham.hill@orcon.net.nz
Have a Go Week: Zumba Gold Class
1pm–2pm
Newlands Community Centre,
9 Batchelor Street | Gold coin donation
Walk Wellington – Experience our tourist
with Gold Card
introduction to Wellington City
11am–12.30pm
Bookings essential –
Civic Square | Free for gold card holders
email newlandscommunitycentre@wcc.govt.nz
or phone 04 477 3724. Bookings essential – email information@walkwellington.org.nz
or phone 04 473 3145 and leave a message.
Shape Wellington’s Museum! SAYGo Exercise Class and
1pm–2.30pm
Pot Luck Lunch
Wellington Museum, 3 Jervois Quay | Free 11am–1pm
Seatoun Village Hall, 22 Forres Street
We are thinking about how to develop and upgrade our exhibition spaces.
Seatoun | $2
The development team would love you to come along to hear more,
and are particularly keen to listen to your stories, thoughts and ideas. No need to book, just turn up. For more
Bookings essential – visit museumswellington.org.nz information, phone Ana on 021 955 331 or
email seatounvillagehall@gmail.com
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Seniors’ Lunch
Tuesday 16 or Friday 18
12 noon–2pm
Johnsonville Community Centre, 3 Frankmoore Avenue | Free
Have a go FUNctional training
Join us for lunch and a chat. Booking required – phone 04 478 8628 for seniors
or email info@johnsonvillecommunitycentre.org.nz
1.30pm–2.15pm
Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre,
Have a Go Week: Mahjong Club Introduction for Beginners 63 Kilbirnie Crescent, Kilbirnie | Free
1pm–3pm For more information phone 04 387 5657.
Newlands Community Centre, 9 Batchelor Street | Gold coin donation
with Gold Card
An enjoyable game of strategy to play with others.
For more information phone 04 477 3724. Wednesday 17
Intro to Beginners’ Tai Chi
Newtown Lecture Series: Nobody Gets Out Alive
2pm–3pm
6pm–8pm Johnsonville Community Centre, 3 Frankmoore Avenue | Free
Newtown Community and Cultural Centre, corner Rintoul and
Enjoy a free introduction to Tai Chi suited to arthritis sufferers, designed to
Colombo streets | Koha
teach ‘Self Defence Against Falls’ in your day-to-day living. Ongoing classes
Death can be an expensive and stressful time for some families. This talk are held in the hall every Wednesday and cost $4.
will cover the things you need to think about to ensure your passing is
peaceful and stress free for those involved. No need to book, just turn up.
For more information, phone Renee on 04 389 4786 or email Pickleball
info@newtowncommunity.org.nz 10am–11am
ASB Sports Centre, 72 Kemp Street, Kilbirnie | Free
Tuesday 16 & Wednesday 17 No need to book, just turn up. For more information, phone 04 830 0500
or email emma.wright@wcc.govt.nz
Government House guided tour and refreshments
10am–12 noon Agatha Christie Movie Magic
Government House, Newtown (entry through Hospital Road gate) | Free and Devonshire Tea
Bookings open 10 September. To book, visit gg.govt.nz/tours/upcoming 10am–1pm
phone 04 382 0837 or email bookings@govthouse.govt.nz Roxy Cinema, 5 Park Road, Miramar | $15
Bookings Essential. For more information
or bookings phone 04 388 5555
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Old Fashion Quiz Show
Wednesday 17, Thursday 18 and Friday 19
and Afternoon Tea
12.30pm–2.30pm
Siapo Cinema Oceania
Kilbirnie Lyall Bay Community Centre,
Film Festival
56–58 Bay Road, Kilbirnie, Gold coin
12.30pm–1.30pm
No need to book, just turn up.
Film screening at Ngā Taonga Sound &
For more information, phone Tracy
Vision, corner Ghuznee and Taranaki streets
on 04 387 7867.
Gold coin donation for seniors
No need to book, just turn up.
North Wellington SeniorNet Open Session For more information, phone David Klein
on 04 896 4816 or visit ngataonga.org.nz
1pm–3pm
Trust Room, Johnsonville Community Centre
Thursday 18
3 Frankmoore Avenue | Free
A presentation on a topical subject, will be followed by open discussion and
Boardgame Activities and Morning Tea
a cup of tea/coffee. Open to all people aged 50 or over. For more information
phone 04 477 1822 or email northwellingtonseniornet@gmail.com 9.30am–11.30am
Strathmore Park Community Centre, 108 Strathmore Avenue | Free
Bring a plate of your favourite childhood treat to share (optional). No need
Lost Histories of Urban Wellington walking tour to book, just turn up. For more information, phone Toni on 04 388 2776.
presented by Wellington City Libraries
10am
Central Wellington | $5 Move to Music – stretch and flex
Bookings essential. Phone 04 801 4115 (rain day: Thursday 18 Oct) 10am–11am
Tawa Rugby Gym, Lynhurst Street, Tawa | $5
No need to book, just turn up. Phone Val on 027 497 4244.
Have a Go Week:
Art and craft drop-in class
Badminton
1pm–3pm
Newlands Community Centre, 9 Batchelor 10am–11am
Street | Gold coin donation with Gold Card ASB Sports Centre, 72 Kemp Street, Kilbirnie | Free
Encourage creative thinking and boost self-esteem No need to book, just turn up.
by joining in with this exciting art group. For more information, phone 04 830 0500
or email emma.wright@wcc.govt.nz
For more information phone 04 477 3724.
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Senior Soup and Slices Staying safe driving course
11am–1pm 9.45am
All Saints Church, 90 Hamilton Road, Hataitai | Free Room 2, Level 1, Anvil House
138 Wakefield Street | $10
To book please email hchcoordinator@xtra.co.nz
or phone Rebecca on 04 386 2821. Registration is essential – please contact Ann
Dalziel, Age Concern Wellington 04 499 6646
or communitysup@acwellington.org.nz
Have a Go Week: Chair Yoga with Diane
12.30pm–1.30pm
Newlands Community Centre, 9 Batchelor Street | Gold coin donation
with Gold Card Sit and Be Fit (seated exercises)
Bookings essential – email newlandscommunitycentre@wcc.govt.nz 10am–11am
or phone 04 477 3724. ASB Sports Centre, 72 Kemp Street, Kilbirnie | Free
No need to book, just turn up. For more information, phone 04 830 0500
Friday 19 or email emma.wright@wcc.govt.nz
Cards 500
Morning tea – connecting our diverse communities
1pm-4pm
Johnsonville Community Centre, 3 Frankmoore Avenue | Free 10.30am–12 noon
Mezzanine Room, Central Library, 75 Victoria Street | Free
A keen group of people who play 500 on Friday afternoons. If you
have experience with the game and are interested in joining please phone For more information, email aileen@volunteerwellington.nz
04 478 8628 or email info@johnsonvillecommunitycentre.org.nz or phone 04 499 4572.
Fun Games Morning and Lunch
Aquatic Waders – music and
water class 10am–12.30pm
Miramar and Maupuia
7am–7.45am Community Centre, Chelsea Street
Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre, Koha/donation
63 Kilbirnie Crescent, Kilbirnie | Free
No need to book, just turn up.
No need to book, just turn up. For more For more information,
information phone 04 387 5657. email grant@mmcc.org.nz
or phone 04 388 1944.
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A Celebration for All Ages Together –
Saturday 20th
lunch, music, and fun activities
11am–1.30pm
Eastern Suburbs Social Dinner and Dancing
Meeting Room 3, Karori Community Centre
7 Beauchamp Street, Karori | Koha 5.30pm–8.30pm
Strathmore Park Community Centre, 108 Strathmore Avenue | $5
A time for seniors and juniors to spend
time together. Bookings essential – phone Ava on 04 979 9074.
Bring a grandchild or special child in your life, or
bring an old object from home and a story to share about it.
Sunday 21st
RSVP to info@karoricommunitycentre.org.nz or call 04 476 4968.
Spring Dance
2.30pm–4.30pm
Resistance band workout for Active Agers Pōneke Hub club rooms, 3 Kilbirnie
11.30am–12.15pm Cresent, Kilbirnie | $10
Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre, 63 Kilbirnie Crescent | Free Bookings essential.
For more information phone 04 387 5657. For more information phone 04 387 5657.
Super Seniors talk
10am–12 noon
Newlands Community Centre, 9 Batchelor Street | Free
Find out about information and services you can access. Total Mobility Total Mobility in the Greater Wellington
For more information contact 04 477 3724 region is managed by Metlink and subsidises
door-to-door transport for permanently
disabled people that are unable to use public
Tawa Community Centre transport.
Morning Tea and Quiz The Total Mobility card is accepted by a range
10am–11am of approved transport companies across
Tawa Community Centre, the Greater Wellington region and includes
5 Cambridge Street | Free wheelchair accessible services.
For more information, phone For more information, or to arrange a Total Mobility assessment,
Mandy Russell on 04 232 1682 contact Metlink on 0800 801 700.
or email mandy.russell@wcc.govt.nz
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Life never becomes
a habit to me.
It’s always a marvel.
Katherine Mansfield
wellington.govt.nz @wgtnCC facebook.com/wellingtoncitycouncil
WgtnCC 04 499 4444 wellington.govt.nz/enewsletters
Disclaimer: We made this brochure to encourage you to get
involved in local events. Wellington City Council has to the best of
its knowledge sourced accurate information. We will not be held
responsible for any errors, changes in pricing, or misinformation.
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