Age Concern Hawkes Bay
Hastings, Hawke's Bay
Age Concern Hawke’s Bay is the lead organisation in Hastings and Central Hawke’s Bay that connects, supports, empowers, celebrates, and respects all older people in an inclusive community.
Upcoming Events
Wed 29 Apr
09:30 amFall Prevention Exercise Class | Waipukurau
Fall Prevention Exercise Class in Waipukurau This class offers a free weekly programme to build muscle strength, improve balance, and help prevent falls. It's geared towards older adults with limited to reasonable mobility, so it's a good fit if you use a walking aid or walk on your own with average strength and balance. You'll enjoy gentle seated warm-ups, standing exercises with chair support if needed, and cool-downs, all following the Otago Exercise Programme. Classes take place at St Mary's Anglican Church in Waipukurau, Hawke's Bay, in a supportive group setting where you can connect with others from the community. The social side helps build friendships while you work on your wellness together. Ankle weights are on hand for extra challenge as you get stronger. It's a great way to stay active and keep your independence.
Waipukurau, Hawke's Bay
Wed 29 Apr
10:00 amSteady As You Go: Balance and Strength at St Luke's
Steady As You Go: Balance and Strength at St Luke's Want to build your strength and balance to stay steady on your feet? Steady As You Go is a free weekly programme at St Luke's in Havelock North, Hawke's Bay, where active seniors come together in a supportive group. You'll enjoy a friendly atmosphere that helps you gain confidence for everyday tasks. The classes focus on building muscle strength and improving balance to prevent falls, with exercises that fit your needs whether you have limited mobility or reasonable mobility. Each session lets you work on core strength for better stability, practice balance through gentle challenges, and learn movements that help in real life. It's great for connecting with others while keeping active. No special gear is required, just comfy clothes and good shoes.
Havelock North, Hawke's Bay
Fri 01 May
10:00 amFall Prevention Exercise Class - Raureka
Fall Prevention Exercise Class in Raureka Want to build strength and balance to stay steady on your feet? Our Steady As You Go class offers a gentle way for older New Zealanders to work on fall prevention. It's perfect if you have limited to reasonable mobility, with seated warm-ups and standing exercises that use chair support when needed. You'll find a friendly atmosphere at The Station Community Church in Raureka, Hastings, where everyone feels welcome. The sessions focus on muscle strength and better balance through simple movements. As you get stronger, you can add optional ankle weights for a bit more challenge. Regular classes like this help with stability and confidence in daily life.
Raureka, Hastings, Hawke's Bay
Fri 01 May
10:15 amSteady As You Go: Falls Prevention Classes in Ōtāne
Steady As You Go Falls Prevention Classes in Ōtāne Want to stay steady on your feet as you age? These Steady As You Go classes are geared towards older adults and focus on gentle exercises to build muscle strength and improve balance. Held at Otane Town Hall in Ōtāne, Hawke's Bay, the group sessions create a friendly space to move together and chat with others in the community. Each class runs for 60 minutes with seated warm-ups, standing exercises using chair support if needed, and a cool-down to relax. Suitable for those with limited mobility or reasonable mobility, the programme helps prevent falls and keeps you mobile in daily life. As you get more confident, you can add ankle weights for a bit more challenge. The classes start with guidance from a trained instructor and shift to a peer-led style using an audio CD from the Otago Exercise Programme. It's a supportive way to boost your confidence and connect with locals while working on your wellbeing.
Ōtāne, Hawke's Bay
Mon 04 May
09:30 amSteady As You Go Fall Prevention Class - Equippers Church
Steady As You Go Fall Prevention Class at Equippers Church A typical session in the Steady As You Go fall prevention class involves gentle exercises to build muscle strength and improve balance. You start with simple movements that target lower body strength for tasks like getting out of chairs or climbing stairs. The class then moves on to activities that enhance coordination and stability to help reduce trips and falls. Held at Equippers Church in Frimley, Hastings, this weekly programme runs in a supportive setting. It suits over 65s with limited mobility, such as those using walking aids or with low strength, as well as those with reasonable mobility who walk unaided and have average balance. Participants gain better physical confidence and a lower risk of falls through regular practice. The friendly atmosphere helps build connections with others in the community. Many find it boosts their independence for daily activities.
Frimley, Hastings, Hawke's Bay