Stroke Clubs
Stroke Clubs play a vital role in improving the lives of those affected by stroke in the community. Through varied and innovative activity programmes delivered by dedicated organisers and volunteers, the Stroke Clubs make a huge difference to the quality of life for local stroke people. At the same time, it offers carers a bit of much needed respite time knowing their loved ones are in a safe and comfortable environment.
All the Stroke Clubs in the region are affiliated with the Stroke Foundation Central Region Inc. They are run by local volunteers. These are people with a heart for the community and often have a personal relation with Stroke.
Members are encouraged to participate in detailing programmes for the clubs and assist in their operation.
Southern Suburbs Stroke Club Wellington
Meetings 2nd & 4th Tuesdays each month, at Trinity Union Church (Lychgate Centre) Hall Ave, off Hall St, Newtown. 1:45pm - 3:45pm. Contact Rosalind Moore 04 389 7164
Programme Information: Group exercise sessions, Water Therapy, Reflexology, Guest speakers, Stroke Support, younger stroke survivor group.
Wainuiomata Stroke Club
Meetings held lst & 3rd Thursdays of each month at the RSA Clubrooms, Burden Ave, Wainuiomata. Contact Christine Johnston on 04 564 7400
Programme Information: Guest Speakers, entertainment, Theme days, Stroke Support.
Lower Hutt Stroke Club
Meetings held 2nd Tuesday of each month at 1.30pm at the Knox Church, High St Lower Hutt. Contact Margaret Barker on 04 567 5109
Programme Information: Guest Speakers, entertainment, Indoor Bowls, Stroke Support.
Upper Hutt Stroke Club
Meets 2nd & 4th Fridays of each month 1.30 - 3.30 pm, at the Masonic Lodge Hall Islington St, Trentham. Contact Jean Kearney on 04 527 8258
Programme Information: Guest Speakers, entertainment, Indoor Bowls, Stroke Support.
North Wairarapa Stroke Club
Meets 3rd Tuesday 130 - 3pm, each month at Kandahar Rest Home, Roberts Rd Masterton. Contact Joan Davies on 06 378 6692
Programme Information: Guest Speakers, entertainment, Indoor Bowls, Boccia, Stroke Support.
South Wairarapa Stroke Club
Meets 1st Wed of the month. At South Workingmans Club, Main Street Greytown, 1:45 to 3:30pm. Parking at rear of the club. Contact Joan Davies 06 378 6692
Programme Information: Guest Speakers, entertainment, Stroke Support.
Central Hawke's Bay Support Group
Meetings: 4th Thurs every two months, at the RSA Ruataniwhai Street, Waipukurau. Contact Sandra Cross on 06 858 9814
Programme Information: Guest Speakers, entertainment, Stroke Support.
Hastings Stroke Club
Meetings 3rd Sunday of each month 2pm at The Baptist Church Lounge, Lyndon St East, Hastings. Contact Mavis Tremain 06 876 4871
Programme Information: Guest Speakers, entertainment, Stroke Support.
Napier Stroke Club
Meetings held 3rd Sunday of each month 2pm in the Taradale Senior Citizens Lounge, Symonds Lane, Taradale. Contact - Colleen Hannan on 06 844 8604
Programme Information: Guest Speakers, entertainment, Boccia, outings, Stroke Support.
Wanganui Stroke Club
The club meets 3rd Tuesdays of the month in Social Centre for the Blind, Peat St, Wanganui.1 -3.00pm. Speakers & entertainment. Contact Cheryl Mclver on 06 343 2558
Programme Information: Guest Speakers, entertainment, Indoor Bowls, Boccia, Stroke Support.
Palmerston North Support Groups
Swimming: Mon & Weds 11-1pm. by appointment Palmerston Nth Hospital, Milson Community Centre Activities (not during school holidays). Art: Tues 2-4pm. Activities Day: Fridays 1.30pm -4pm. Speech: Tues Fortnightly by invitation Carer’s Group: Tues Monthly 2.15pm Social Group: RSA, Monthly Mon 2.30 -4pm Contact Stew Murray 06 356 7743
Programme Information: Guest Speakers, entertainment, Boccia, Stroke Support.
Levin Stroke Support Group
Meets 2nd & 4th Thursdays 1.30pm, 3rd Mon, 10.30am Caregiver Support. 4th Friday 10.30am, “Stroke Folks Group” & 2nd Friday SCOPE Group. Contact: Alsion Doig 06 368 9933
Programme Information: Guest Speakers, entertainment, Boccia, Stroke Support.
Otaki Stroke Club
Meets first Thursday of each month 10.30 am. Presbyterian Church Hall, Mill Road, Otaki. Contact Gloria Simpson on 06 364 6883 or 021 061 5208 Otaki Carers & Members Coffee Mornings Meet every third Thursday of the month at 10.30am Oasis Cafe, Main Street, Otaki All financial members receive a 10% discount on all food & drinks
Programme Information: Guest speakers, Boccia, Stroke Support
Waikanae Blue Orchid Club
Meets last Tuesday of the month 2 pm, at The Plateau, Pukeko Street, in Woodlands, off Ngarara St Waikanae. Contact Fred Driver on 04 293 2522
Programme Information: Wide variety of entertainment, exercise group, Stroke Support.
Boccia Club
Meets 4th Thursday month 10 am –12 noon. Kapiti Community Centre Ngahina St Paraparaumu. Contact Allan Dry on 04 9059325
Programme Information: Social level, interclub, morning tea, Stroke Support
Scope Group
Meets 2nd Friday of each month 10.30 until Noon at Mary Potter Hospice. For stroke survivors with speech and communication difficulties. Contact Central Region Office 04 298 8585 e-mail: central@stroke.org.nz
Programme Information: Stroke support, stroke survivor, scope group
Carer's Support
Meets First Tuesday of each month 2 pm Paraparaumu Community Centre. Contact Julie Furfie on 04 299 3109
Programme Information: Individual and Peer Support for Carer’s of Stroke Survivors.
Kapiti Stroke Club
Meetings held 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month 1.30pm at Paraparaumu Community Centre. Contact Annette Helliwell on 04 902 3486
Programme Information: Entertainment, Games days. Theme afternoons, coach trips, Stroke Support.
Porirua Stroke Club
Meetings every 2nd Wednesday of each month 10.30 - 1pm, in the Mungavin Hall, Supper Room, Porirua East. Contact Diane Allan on 04 2338846
Programme Information: Boccia, Guest speakers, Stroke Support
Northern Suburbs Stroke Club Wellington
Meetings Uniting Church Rooms, Dr Taylor Terrace, Johnsonville. 12.30-2.30pm, 1st and 3rd Wed of each month. Times differ for the following meetings: 21st April, 16th June,18th August and 20th October. Please contact below Contact John Baldwin 04 478 0282
Programme Information: Guest speakers, film afternoons, Stroke Support, younger stroke survivor group.