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
Fri 12 Jun
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 12 Jun
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 15 Jun
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
Mon 15 Jun
10:00 amSteady As You Go Falls Prevention Class - Hastings
Steady As You Go Falls Prevention Class in HastingsThe Steady As You Go class offers weekly exercises to build muscle strength, improve balance, and help prevent falls for seniors. It takes place at the Hastings Age Concern Hall in Hawke's Bay. This programme suits people with limited mobility, including those who use walking aids, as well as those with reasonable mobility.The group setting provides a supportive environment where seniors can work together on practical strength and balance activities. These exercises focus on lower body strength for stability, balance training to reduce wobbliness, core stability for better posture, and functional movements for everyday tasks. Joining the class also helps build confidence and independence while connecting with others in the community.
Hastings, Hawke's Bay
Mon 15 Jun
10:30 amSteady As You Go: Fall Prevention Classes in Waipawa
Steady As You Go Fall Prevention Classes in Waipawa Want to stay steady on your feet and enjoy more confidence in your daily moves? These fall prevention classes are just right for those in their senior years living in Waipawa. Held at St Peter's Hall, the sessions focus on building muscle strength and improving balance to help prevent falls. They suit people with limited mobility, like those using a walking aid or feeling unsure about their balance, as well as folks with reasonable mobility who walk unaided and have average strength. The 60-minute classes start with seated warm-ups, move to standing exercises with chair support if needed, and end with gentle cool-downs. Based on the Otago Exercise Programme developed in New Zealand, the programme begins with accessible movements and lets you progress at your own pace. Regular attendance can cut fall risk by up to 30 percent, while also boosting your confidence and offering a chance to connect with others in the community.
Waipawa, Hawke's Bay