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Age Concern Wellington, in partnership with Catholic Social Services, recently hosted a heartfelt seminar at the Upper Hutt Cosmopolitan Club. The session, “Understanding Change, Loss and Grief,” was part of the Seasons for Growth resources, which support people in exploring life’s changes and learning strategies to cope with grief. The seminar touched on many important

KIA ORA We hope you’ll enjoy this newsletter. It’s filled with exciting opportunities, upcoming events, and useful information just for you. Thank you for being a part of our wonderful community. You are valued! Please give us a call on 04 499 6646 or email if you would like to get in touch with

One of the more comforting aspects of the modern cell phone is that it can be used in an emergency, even if it is locked and you do not know the password. It allows anyone to ring 111, but you can also programme it to allow calls to designated people, such as close friends or

It seems hard to believe, but half the year has gone already! July also marks the beginning of a number of changes in government and/or local body charges such as bus fares and GP fees (more details below). There are also increases in some government payments and benefits. We hope you’ll enjoy this newsletter. It’s

KIA ORA Don’t let all this rain get you down. There is always the bright side that the shortest day is just over a week away and before you know it summer will be upon us. In the meantime you can snuggle up with this newsletter, filled with exciting opportunities, upcoming events, and useful information

The spark that changes a life can come from the most unexpected places. For Vanessa Trompetter, it happened 15 years ago while watching Breakfast TV. An older woman was being interviewed about funding cuts to home help. The woman described how exhausted and overwhelmed she felt. Vanessa’s heart was moved – not just for this

Imagine your day being brightened by someone volunteering to accompany you for a chat and a walk once a week. Do you know someone who is lonely and/or finds it difficult to venture out for fresh air, would love some company and a walk in the sunshine. Age Concern Wellington’s Companion Walking Service offers just

Research results show that, if a person over 70 is hospitalised following a road crash, regardless of causation, the length of hospital stay increases.  This is especially so people of 80 years plus.  As we age recovery takes longer. Age Concern runs free classroom-based refreshers for older drivers, focussing on actions to keep safe on

We’re delighted to bring you another edition of our newsletter, filled with exciting opportunities, upcoming events, and useful information just for you. Win Free Concert Tickets! – We’re hosting a special competition where you could win free tickets to an unforgettable performance. See details on how to enter below. We also have some free spaces at

Welcome to this edition of our newsletter. Whether you’re looking for upcoming events or just a good read with a cuppa, we’ve got something for you. So sit back, relax, and enjoy—this space is for you! Please give us a call on 04 499 6646 or email  if you would like to get in touch with us. Full newsletter

Steady As You Go is an exercise program designed to help seniors maintain and build strength and flexibility. Classes are held weekly online on Zoom for those who cannot get to the various venues in the region. And despite being online, the programme provides a social connection as well as the exercise. An online participant

It almost feels like we have only just survived Christmas and the holiday weekends, and now the Easter bunnies are showing up in the supermarket. Time flies! For some instant diversion there’s plenty of interesting information and events in this week’s newsletter. Thank you for sharing a few moments of your day with us. Read