Seniors Week 2018 Monday 15 Sunday 21 October

Seniors Week 2018 Monday 15 Sunday 21 October

Get out in your community and enjoy a whole week of events and activities planned with older residents in mind. For more information about what s happening, go to wellington.govt.nz/seniorsweek or phone 04 499 4444. Kia ora We re pleased to be working closely again with a range of organisations to celebrate the biggest Seniors Week programme since it started 4 years ago. 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. There s Zumba gold classes, SeniorNet sessions, a tour of Government House, chair yoga, and several morning teas - in fact there s something for everyone. We re proud to be connecting people of all ages across the region, and this popular programme of events really fits within our Long-term plan by supporting activities and initiatives that focus on our older residents. Kia manahau Key Talks & Tours Activity Justin Lester Mayor of Wellington 2 3

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 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 No need to book, just turn up. For more information, phone 04 830 0500 or email emma.wright@wcc.govt.nz 4 5

New Look Nairn Street Cottage 10am 11.30am Nairn Street Cottage, 68 Nairn Street, Mount Cook Free Experience this historic cottage s new fitout and displays. Take a walk through time from 1860 to 1970 and uncover stories of the three generations of Wallis who lived there. Bookings essential visit museumswellington.org.nz Steady As You Go (SAYGo) 12 noon 1pm Johnsonville Community Centre, 3 Frankmoore Avenue $2 Save yourself from a fall by attending an Age Concern SAYGo class and improve your leg strength and balance. Bookings essential phone Ann Dalziel on 04 499 6646 or email communitysup@acwellington.org.nz Have a Go Week: Zumba Gold Class 1pm 2pm Newlands Community Centre, 9 Batchelor Street Gold coin donation with Gold Card Bookings essential email newlandscommunitycentre@wcc.govt.nz or phone 04 477 3724. Tuesday 16 Table tennis No need to book, just turn up. For more information, phone 04 830 0500 or email emma.wright@wcc.govt.nz SeniorNet Wellington visitors session 10am 12 noon Level 1, Anvil House, 138 140 Wakefield Street Free Tea and coffee provided. Bookings essential phone Graham Hill on 04 380 8097 or email graham.hill@orcon.net.nz Walk Wellington Experience our tourist introduction to Wellington City 11am 12.30pm Civic Square Free for gold card holders Bookings essential email information@walkwellington.org.nz or phone 04 473 3145 and leave a message. Shape Wellington s Museum! 1pm 2.30pm Wellington Museum, 3 Jervois Quay Free We are thinking about how to develop and upgrade our exhibition spaces. The development team would love you to come along to hear more, and are particularly keen to listen to your stories, thoughts and ideas. Bookings essential visit museumswellington.org.nz SAYGo Exercise Class and Pot Luck Lunch 11am 1pm Seatoun Village Hall, 22 Forres Street Seatoun $2 No need to book, just turn up. For more information, phone Ana on 021 955 331 or email seatounvillagehall@gmail.com 6 7

Seniors Lunch 12 noon 2pm Johnsonville Community Centre, 3 Frankmoore Avenue Free Join us for lunch and a chat. Booking required phone 04 478 8628 or email info@johnsonvillecommunitycentre.org.nz Have a Go Week: Mahjong Club Introduction for Beginners 1pm 3pm 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. Newtown Lecture Series: Nobody Gets Out Alive 6pm 8pm Newtown Community and Cultural Centre, corner Rintoul and Colombo streets Koha Death can be an expensive and stressful time for some families. This talk 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 info@newtowncommunity.org.nz Tuesday 16 & Wednesday 17 Government House guided tour and refreshments 10am 12 noon Government House, Newtown (entry through Hospital Road gate) Free Bookings open 10 September. To book, visit gg.govt.nz/tours/upcoming phone 04 382 0837 or email bookings@govthouse.govt.nz Tuesday 16 or Friday 18 Have a go FUNctional training for seniors 1.30pm 2.15pm Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre, 63 Kilbirnie Crescent, Kilbirnie Free For more information phone 04 387 5657. Wednesday 17 Intro to Beginners Tai Chi 2pm 3pm Johnsonville Community Centre, 3 Frankmoore Avenue Free Enjoy a free introduction to Tai Chi suited to arthritis sufferers, designed to teach Self Defence Against Falls in your day-to-day living. Ongoing classes are held in the hall every Wednesday and cost $4. Pickleball No need to book, just turn up. For more information, phone 04 830 0500 or email emma.wright@wcc.govt.nz Agatha Christie Movie Magic and Devonshire Tea 10am 1pm Roxy Cinema, 5 Park Road, Miramar $15 Bookings Essential. For more information or bookings phone 04 388 5555 8 9

North Wellington SeniorNet Open Session 1pm 3pm Trust Room, Johnsonville Community Centre 3 Frankmoore Avenue Free A presentation on a topical subject, will be followed by open discussion and 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 Lost Histories of Urban Wellington walking tour presented by Wellington City Libraries 10am Central Wellington $5 Bookings essential. Phone 04 801 4115 (rain day: Thursday 18 Oct) Have a Go Week: Art and craft drop-in class 1pm 3pm Newlands Community Centre, 9 Batchelor Street Gold coin donation with Gold Card Encourage creative thinking and boost self-esteem by joining in with this exciting art group. For more information phone 04 477 3724. Old Fashion Quiz Show and Afternoon Tea 12.30pm 2.30pm Kilbirnie Lyall Bay Community Centre, 56 58 Bay Road, Kilbirnie, Gold coin No need to book, just turn up. For more information, phone Tracy on 04 387 7867. Wednesday 17, Thursday 18 and Friday 19 Siapo Cinema Oceania Film Festival 12.30pm 1.30pm Film screening at Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision, corner Ghuznee and Taranaki streets Gold coin donation for seniors No need to book, just turn up. For more information, phone David Klein on 04 896 4816 or visit ngataonga.org.nz Thursday 18 Boardgame Activities and Morning Tea 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 to book, just turn up. For more information, phone Toni on 04 388 2776. Move to Music stretch and flex Tawa Rugby Gym, Lynhurst Street, Tawa $5 No need to book, just turn up. Phone Val on 027 497 4244. Badminton No need to book, just turn up. For more information, phone 04 830 0500 or email emma.wright@wcc.govt.nz 10 11

Senior Soup and Slices 11am 1pm All Saints Church, 90 Hamilton Road, Hataitai Free To book please email hchcoordinator@xtra.co.nz or phone Rebecca on 04 386 2821. Have a Go Week: Chair Yoga with Diane 12.30pm 1.30pm Newlands Community Centre, 9 Batchelor Street Gold coin donation with Gold Card Bookings essential email newlandscommunitycentre@wcc.govt.nz or phone 04 477 3724. Friday 19 Cards 500 1pm-4pm Johnsonville Community Centre, 3 Frankmoore Avenue 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 04 478 8628 or email info@johnsonvillecommunitycentre.org.nz Sit and Be Fit (seated exercises) Staying safe driving course 9.45am Room 2, Level 1, Anvil House 138 Wakefield Street $10 Registration is essential please contact Ann Dalziel, Age Concern Wellington 04 499 6646 or communitysup@acwellington.org.nz No need to book, just turn up. For more information, phone 04 830 0500 or email emma.wright@wcc.govt.nz Morning tea connecting our diverse communities 10.30am 12 noon Mezzanine Room, Central Library, 75 Victoria Street Free For more information, email aileen@volunteerwellington.nz or phone 04 499 4572. Aquatic Waders music and water class 7am 7.45am Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre, 63 Kilbirnie Crescent, Kilbirnie Free No need to book, just turn up. For more information phone 04 387 5657. Fun Games Morning and Lunch 10am 12.30pm Miramar and Maupuia Community Centre, Chelsea Street Koha/donation No need to book, just turn up. For more information, email grant@mmcc.org.nz or phone 04 388 1944. 12 13

A Celebration for All Ages Together lunch, music, and fun activities 11am 1.30pm Meeting Room 3, Karori Community Centre 7 Beauchamp Street, Karori Koha A time for seniors and juniors to spend time together. Bring a grandchild or special child in your life, or bring an old object from home and a story to share about it. RSVP to info@karoricommunitycentre.org.nz or call 04 476 4968. Resistance band workout for Active Agers 11.30am 12.15pm Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre, 63 Kilbirnie Crescent Free For more information phone 04 387 5657. Saturday 20th Eastern Suburbs Social Dinner and Dancing 5.30pm 8.30pm Strathmore Park Community Centre, 108 Strathmore Avenue $5 Bookings essential phone Ava on 04 979 9074. Sunday 21st Spring Dance 2.30pm 4.30pm Pōneke Hub club rooms, 3 Kilbirnie Cresent, Kilbirnie $10 Bookings essential. 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. For more information contact 04 477 3724 Tawa Community Centre Morning Tea and Quiz Tawa Community Centre, 5 Cambridge Street Free For more information, phone Mandy Russell on 04 232 1682 or email mandy.russell@wcc.govt.nz Total Mobility Total Mobility in the Greater Wellington region is managed by Metlink and subsidises door-to-door transport for permanently disabled people that are unable to use public transport. The Total Mobility card is accepted by a range of approved transport companies across the Greater Wellington region and includes wheelchair accessible services. For more information, or to arrange a Total Mobility assessment, contact Metlink on 0800 801 700. 14 15

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. J006577