Elder Care Groups Friendship, Help and Support for people aged over 65. The weekly programmes include: gentle exercise and activities fun, friendship and personal support morning or afternoon tea practical advice and information on healthy living all for just a $3 donation transport can also be provided. Guests say: “I enjoy the great … Continued
A social club for mature ladies (over 50) who gather regularly, attending events – like movies, shows, theatre craft activities and visits to interesting places. We also have a luncheon and a morning/afternoon tea each month. Led by our “Queen,” we share friendship and fun in the spirit of the International Red Hat Society. Contact … Continued
Woolston Friendship Club – The congenial club (Affiliated with Friendship New Zealand Inc.). A friendly and informal social club for men and women that are retired or near retirement. Monthly meetings and other events are organised throughout the year. For this year see Meetings and Events see the website for details. Monthly meetings are normally … Continued
Many friendship groups in Canterbury are listed under the topic Social Contact in this directory. http://ageconcerncan.org.nz/infocentre/organisations/search/topic/2/
Need something that will occupy some of your time and continue to provide a challenge both mentally and physically. Don’t let the world pass you by in retirement, join an organisation like the Ferrymead Tramway where you can learn new skills and gain immense satisfaction through volunteer work.The Tramway Historical Society Inc. is based at … Continued
For some people living alone means that they miss out on daily human contact, someone to chat to, laugh with and share their lives with. St John Caring Caller is a free service that provides you with a regular friendship call. It is NOT a help line or a visiting service. It is a friendship … Continued
Drop in to Shirley Library on Friday 2.00 – 3.30pm. Play euchre, canasta, five hundred or just pop in and share some time with them. Scrabble Club – Wednesday 2.00 – 3.30pm. Book group also available. All welcome.
Thursdays at 10.00am. Drop in for a tea/coffee and chat. Admission is free; a donation towards morning tea is appreciated. Sit and be fit – gentle exercise programme for the over 60s. Tuesday 1.30-2.15 pm. $5.00 per session.
This group is part of the Riccarton Community Church and is designed to let women have some “me” time in their lives. They are a Craft & Friendship Group for women of all ages. Meets on Wednesdays during school term at the Riccarton Community Church Hall, 44 Elizabeth Street, from 10am to 11:30am. Bring your … Continued
A non-profit friendship / social club for single men, women and couples, suitable for people over the age of 50.. Activities include dining out, dancing, cards, theatre going etc.
