SENIOR REGIONAL GAMES
Come and join in on the fun at the 2020 Senior Regional Games! This free event celebrates ageing through physical and social activities that are inclusive and accessible for senior needs. 

There will be a variety of games available ranging from sports, such as badminton, pickleball, indoor bowls and walking netball, to dancing and live music: something for everyone! 

The 2020 Senior Regional Games is a free event that has been designed and prepared by Upper Hutt City Council, Hutt City Council, Wellington City Council, Kapiti Coast District Council, Age Concern Wellington and Sport Wellington.

There will be free buses available for seniors. Pick up points will be Johnsonville, Karori, Upper Hutt, and Lower Hutt. Call Imelda on 04 499 6646 for more information or to reserve your place on the bus.

When: Tuesday 3 November 2020, 10:00am–2:00pm
Where: ASB Sports Centre, 72 Kemp Street, Kilbirnie
To find out more details about the day please click here.
 

BRAIN HEALTH WORKSHOP
Like the body, the brain benefits from being active, to maintain a healthy and clear mind. The Brain Health Workshop will offer tools to achieve this. 

After a talk from Dr Yoram Barak from Otago University, we will prepare a meal together, eat, and then complete the session with a one-hour brain health activity that we will design together.

This innovative four-part workshop is part of a research project aimed at understanding the importance of social activity on keeping our brains healthy in older age.  

Spaces are limited, so please register by contacting Lorna Harvey on ea@acwellington.org.nz or by phoning (04) 499 6646.

When: 26th November at 10.30am - 1pm
Where: Anvil House, 138 - 140 Wakefield Street, Wellington

STAYING SAFE WORKSHOPS FOR SENIOR DRIVERS

NEW STEADY AS YOU GO EXERCISE CLASSES
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 are a great way to meet new people. Classes consist of a combination of sitting, standing and walking exercises, and take around an hour. For a full list of Steady As You Go classes around the Region, click here. 

NEW - KHANDALLAH
When: Tuesdays at 11am 
Where: St Barnabas Church, 35 Box Hill, Khandallah

NEW - CHURTON PARK
When: Fridays at 1pm 
Where: Churton Park Community Centre, 75 Lakewood Avenue

NEW - LOWER HUTT
When: Wednesdays at 11am
Where: Knox Church, 574 High Street, Boulcott Lower Hutt

For further information, email: info@ageconcernwellington.org.nz or call: Ann on 04 499 6646.


SLEEP PRESENTATION
Sleep changes with ageing and its relationship to health and well being. Come along to hear about the importance of sleep and to learn some tips surrounding sleep.

SENIORS WEEK
Wellington City Council is compiling a booklet for Seniors' Week, which will be held 9 - 15 November 2020. Look out for the promotional booklet which will be out soon, and will be filled with fun events!