Age Concern Taranaki

Staying Safe Driver Refresher Course
2025-10-30 10:00 - 14:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Northpoint Church Bell Block, 116 Mangati Road, New Plymouth, Bell Block, 4312, New Zealand
Staying Safe – A Refresher Course for Older DriversJoin us for a free, classroom-based course designed to help older drivers refresh their knowledge of road rules, improve safety awareness, and explore other transport options. Staying Safe supports continued confidence and independence behind the wheel.
🗓 Date: Thursday 30 October 2025🕙 Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm📍 Venue: Northpoint Baptist Church, 116 Mangati Road Bell Block
🗓 Date: Monday 17 November 2025🕙 Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm📍 Venue: Presbyterian Church, 35 Argyle Street, Hawera
🗓 Date: Wednesday 25 February 2025🕙 Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm📍 Venue: Centennial Restrooms, Fenton Street Stratford
Spaces are limited – register today!📞 Call 06 759 9196 or 0800 65 2 105📧 Email info@ageconcerntaranaki.org.nz

Camelia Cafe / Coffee Morning
2025-10-30 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-11-06 10:30 - 12:00 UTC | Age Concern Taranaki Hawera Office, Presbyterian Church
10:30 at Presbyterian Centre, Argyle Street, Hawera – Drop in, make friends, socialise and take part in robust discussions.
KOHA – Gold coin donation.

Phone us to check in which dates we have Guest Speakers

Aqua Walking Stratford
2025-10-30 14:30 - 15:30, 2025-11-06 14:30 - 15:30 UTC | Wai O Rua Stratford Aquatic Centre, 53 Portia Street, Stratford, New Zealand
Aqua Walking at Wai O Rua Stratford Aquatic Centre! 🌊🚶‍♀️🎶
Join us for fun, fitness, and fantastic music at our Aqua Walking sessions! A great way to maintain strength, improve balance, and stay active, all while enjoying the support of the water.
📍 Location: Wai O Rua Stratford Aquatic Centre, 53 Portia Street St, Stratford
💰 Cost: $6 (Adult) $5 (senior) per person (pay at pool reception)
🎵 Move to the BEST music!
Come along and make a splash! All registrations and inquiries: Call Julie at 027 264 3086. See you in the pool! 💦😊

Steady As You Go - Stratford
2025-10-31 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-11-07 09:00 - 10:00 UTC | Senior Citizens Hall Stratford, 53 Juliet Street, Stratford, New Zealand
Steady As You Go – Stratford
Held every Friday at 9am excluding public holidays.
Cost: $3 per session
To register or for more information please contact our Steady As You Go Coordinator Andrea on 06 759 9196 or email info@ageconcerntaranaki.org.nz

Steady As You Go - Hine Street
2025-10-31 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-07 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | Disabled Citizens Craft Centre, 83 Hine Street, New Plymouth, Taranaki, 4312, New Zealand
Steady As You Go – Hine Street, New Plymouth
Held every Friday at 11am excluding public holidays.
Cost: $3 per session
To register or for more information please contact our Steady As You Go Coordinator – Andrea on 06 759 9196 or email info@ageconcerntaranaki.org.nz

Waitara Waiata & Wellbeing
2025-10-31 13:00 - 15:30, 2025-11-07 13:00 - 15:30 UTC | Senior Citizens Hall Inglewood, 3 Warre Street, Inglewood, New Zealand
🎶 Waiata & Wellbeing – Waitara’s Music & Movement Group! 💃
Nau mai, haere mai! Join us for Waiata & Wellbeing, a vibrant music and movement group in Waitara, welcoming Kaumātua, older people, whānau, and friends. Whether you love to sing, play, dance, or just enjoy the rhythm, this is a space to connect, have fun, and stay active!
🎤 Sing along to well-loved songs🎸 Try an instrument or bring your own💃 Move & groove with fun, easy exercises☕ Enjoy good company & a cuppa🎶 Feel the joy of music in a supportive, uplifting space
📍 Where? Senior Citizens Hall, 3 Warre Street 📅 When? 1pm – 3.30pm📞 Contact Age Concern Taranaki to learn more
Come along, bring your whānau, and let’s celebrate the power of music together! 🎶✨

Steady As You Go - Bell Block
2025-11-03 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-11-10 10:30 - 11:30 UTC | Northpoint Church Bell Block, 116 Mangati Road, New Plymouth, Bell Block, 4312, New Zealand
Steady As You Go – Bell Block
Held every Monday at 10.30am excluding public holidays.
Cost: $3 per session
To register or for more information please contact our Steady As You Go Coordinator Andrea on 06 759 9196 or email info@ageconcerntaranaki.org.nz

Steady As You Go - Ōpunkae
2025-11-03 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-11-10 10:30 - 11:30 UTC | Barnabas Centre, 142 Tasman Street, Opunake, New Zealand
Steady As You Go – Ōpunake
Held every Monday at 10am excluding public holidays.
Cost: $3 per session
To register or for more information please contact our Steady As You Go Coordinator – Andrea on 06 759 9196 or email info@ageconcerntaranaki.org.nz

Casual Cuppa - Opunake
2025-11-03 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | Barnabas Centre, 142 Tasman Street, Opunake, New Zealand
First Monday of the month, excluding public holidays
11am Barnabas Centre, 141 Tasman Street, Opunake – Join this happy, friendly group. Drop in, make friends, socialise play games and take part in discussions.

Aqua Walking Bell Block
2025-11-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-11 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | Methanex Aquatic Centre, 10 Murray Street, New Plymouth, Bell Block, 4312, New Zealand
Aqua Walking at The Methanex Aquatic Centre! 🌊🚶‍♀️🎶
Join us for fun, fitness, and fantastic music at our Aqua Walking sessions! A great way to maintain strength, improve balance, and stay active, all while enjoying the support of the water.
📍 Location: Methanex Aquatic Centre, 10 Murray St, Bell Block
💰 Cost: $4 per person (pay at pool reception)
🎵 Move to the BEST music!
Come along and make a splash! All registrations and inquiries: Call Pauline at 06 757 9196. See you in the pool! 💦😊

Steady As You Go - Hawera
2025-11-04 10:15 - 11:15 UTC | Age Concern Taranaki Hawera Office, Presbyterian Church
10:15 at Presbyterian Centre, Argyle Street, Hawera – Improve your balance and join a fun loving and happy group. Bring a water bottle.
KOHA – Gold coin donation.

Steady As You Go - St Mary's Peace Lounge
2025-11-04 10:30 - 11:30 UTC | St Mary’s Peace Lounge, 37 Vivian Street, New Plymouth, 4312, New Zealand
Steady As You Go – St Mary’s Peace Lounge
Held every Tuesday at 10.30am excluding public holidays.
Cost: $3 per session
To register or for more information please contact our Steady As You Go Coordinator – Andrea on 06 759 9196 or email info@ageconcerntaranaki.org.nz

Social Drop In - Hawera
2025-11-04 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | Age Concern Taranaki Hawera Office, Presbyterian Church
11am at Presbyterian Centre, Argyle Street, Hawera – please join us for a cuppa and make or meet with friends, socialise and relax.

Held the First and Third Tuesday of the month

Costal Connections - Ōkato
2025-11-04 13:00 - 15:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Hempton Hall, 72 Carthew Street, Ōkato, Taranaki, New Zealand
COASTAL CONNECTIONS IN OKATO
EVERYONE WELCOME
This month we are celebrating many birthdays !
Join us for an enjoyable social afternoon
We have Guest Speakers, Fun, Games, Trivia, Music and Singing. Something for everyone.

kindly sponsored by
Ōkato Community Trust, Harcourts – Pat and Linda McFetridge, The Coffee Cart Ōkato, Darcy, Kath & Carol Julian , Little Shed

Steady As You Go - Manaia
2025-11-05 10:15 - 11:15 UTC | Gibson Hall Manaia, 48 Tauhuri Street,, Manaia, 4612, New Zealand
Steady As You Go – Manaia
Held every Wednesday at 10.15am excluding public holidays.
Gold Coin Donation
To register or for more information please contact our Steady As You Go Coordinator Andrea on 06 759 9196 or email info@ageconcerntaranaki.org.nz

Steady As You Go - Inglewood
2025-11-05 10:30 - 11:30 UTC | Inglewood United Church, 30 Brown Street, Inglewood, Taranaki, New Zealand
Steady As You Go – Inglewood
Held every Wednesday at 10.30am excluding public holidays.
Cost $3
To register or for more information please contact our Steady As You Go Coordinator Andrea on 06 759 9196 or email info@ageconcerntaranaki.org.nz

Casual Cuppa - Manaia
2025-11-05 11:15 - 12:15 UTC | Gibson Hall Manaia, 48 Tauhuri Street,, Manaia, 4612, New Zealand
First Wednesday of the month.
11:15am Gibson Hall, Tauhiri Street, Manaia – Drop in, make friends, socialise and take part in discussions.

Drop In Cafe
2025-11-06 09:30 - 11:30 UTC | Age Concern Taranaki New Plymouth Office, 33 Liardet Street, New Plymouth, 4312, New Zealand
Connection, Conversation & Community!
Join us at our Drop-In Café for a warm and welcoming morning of socialising, laughter, and great company over a delicious morning tea. Meet new friends, enjoy engaging conversations, and hear from inspiring guest speakers.
Guest Speakers and Celebrations
1st May NPDC Parking Officers, information on new meters, fees & other information
8th May Celebrating MOTHER’S DAY Bring a photo to share if you wish, Mum’s the Word
22nd May Join us for a “ Pink Ribbon Breakfast “ – Support this worthy cause with proceeds to NZ Breast Cancer Foundation
29th May Guest Speaker – Julia Kennedy – Health & Disability Advocacy Service

Steady As You Go - Eltham
2025-11-06 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | All Saints Anglican Church, 88 King Edward Street, Eltham, New Zealand
Steady As You Go – Eltham
Held every Thursday at 10am excluding public holidays.
Cost: $3 per session
To register or for more information please contact our Steady As You Go Coordinator Andrea on 06 759 9196 or email info@ageconcerntaranaki.org.nz

Games and Craft Morning - Hāwera
2025-11-07 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Age Concern Taranaki Hawera Office, Presbyterian Church
10:30 at Presbyterian Centre, Argyle Street, Hawera. Drop in, make new friends, learn new games and enjoy the company.
KOHA – Gold coin donation.

Inglewood Social Afternoon
2025-11-10 13:30 - 15:30 UTC | Lifegate Centre, 6 Mamaku Street, Inglewood
Inglewood Social Afternoon – Connect, Sing & Enjoy! 🎶☕👫
Join us at Age Concern Taranaki’s Inglewood Social Afternoon, a friendly gathering where you can meet new people, enjoy great company, and have a wonderful time!
📅 When? 2nd & 4th Thursday of every month🕜 Time? 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM📍 Where? Lifegate Centre, 6 Mamaku Street, Inglewood
What’s in store?🎤 Sing along to some favorite tunes☕ Enjoy a lovely afternoon tea🗣️ Occasional guest speakers & fun activities🤝 Make new friends in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere
Come along, bring a friend, and be part of this wonderful community gathering!

Kindly supported by: Toi Foundation, Taranaki Electricity Trust, Lottery Taranaki Community, Volunteering New Plymouth, Miss Daisy Companion Driving, The Mamaku Centre, NPDC
