Stroke Clubs
Stroke Clubs improve the lives of those affected by stroke every community.
There are 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 respite time knowing their loved ones are in a safe and comfortable environment.
All the Stroke Clubs in the region are affiliated with Stroke Central New Zealand 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.
There are a number of new groups in our community and we are always lookingfor new ideas. If you would like to be involved or set up a new group, please contact us and we can help.
Ideas for new groups:
- Coffee Groups – a great way to meet new people in an informal setting (good for all age groups)
- Young Stroke Groups – we need more of these, all it takes is a handful of people to get it going.
- Games group – games can vary from Boccia to card games or even the odd quiz
- Activity Groups – anything from walking to swimming
Free Stroke Central Online Cafe
Zoom Meeting
Monthly Online Meetings, 11am.
To register and receive meeting details Contact our Community Partnerships Officer Anne
Email anne@strokecentral.org.nz
Ph: 021 962 371
Central Hawkes Bay
Stroke Support Group
For venue and dates/times
Contact Heather 06 856 8297
Hastings
Stroke Support Group
Every 3rd Friday, 10.30am
Red Cross Meeting Rooms,
823 Heretaunga Street West, Hastings
Contact Katie-Ann 06 878 7875
Napier
Greendale Stroke Support Group
Every 2nd Wednesday, 10:30am, Taradale RSA, 156 Glouchester St, Taradale, Napier.
Every 4th week, lunch, outing or other activity. No set day of the week.
Contact Helen Clare 021 866 372
Wairoa
Stroke Support Group
Bi-monthly on 1st Wednesday, 10:30am
St Peter’s Hall, 64 Queen Street, Wairoa (gold coin donation)
Contact Rose 021 962 372 rose@strokecentral.org.nz
Levin
Stroke Group
The Levin Stroke Group is now in recess. If anyone would like to establish a new group, please contact Kate Jenkins o phone 021 962 378 or email kate@strokecentral.org.nz
Otaki
Stroke Support and Wellness Group
Every Friday 10:00am-12:00pm
“Sit & Be Fit” & brain teasers with Joseph Te Waiata, Senior Citizen Hall, Rangatira Street, Otaki.
$5 pp includes morning tea.
Contact Marian 06 364 5028
Kapiti
Aphasia Group
Meets every 2nd Wednesday, 10:30am
For more info Contact Jennifer Buckley
Ph: 021 063 9934
Email: wellington@aphasia.org.nz
Johnsonville
Aphasia Group
Every 2nd Thursday, 10am-12pm
Johnsonville Community Centre, 3 Frankmoore Ave, Johnsonville
Contact Leanne Gibbs 027 634 4185 huttporirua@aphasia.org.nz
Kapiti
Men's Stroke Support Coffee Group
Every 3rd Tuesday of each month, 2pm
Columbus Cafe, Mitre 10 Mega
135 Kapiti Road, Paraparaumu
Contact Kate Ph: 021 962 378
Email: kate@strokecentral.org.nz
Western Suburbs (Karori, Northland, Wilton, Ngaio)
Stroke Survivors Group
Every 2nd Tuesday, 10:30am
Recreation Room, Huntleigh Retirement Village, 219-221 Karori Road, Karori.
Every 4th Tuesday, 1:30pm
Karori Community Centre.
Contact Peter 021 431 561
Kapiti
Boccia Group
Every 4th Tuesday, 10am-12pm
Ocean Road Community Centre, 45 Ocean Road, Paraparaumu Beach
$3pp (includes morning tea)
Contact Kate Ph: 021 962 378 Email: kate@strokecentral.org.nz
Wellington South
Re-Connect Stroke Rehabilitation
Every Wednesday and Friday 1.30pm – 4.30pm
Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre, Kilbirnie.
Re-Connect is a community-based stroke rehabilitation service run by Clinical Exercise Physiologist Anna Hobman.
Sessions cost $35 with additional costs for testing
Contact Anna
email: info@re-connect.kiwi
Ph: 022 647 4613
Wellington South
Stroke Club
Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 1:45pm
Trinity Union Church Hall, 11 Hall Ave (off Hall Street), Newtown
Contact Rosalind 04 389 7164
Wainuiomata
Stroke Club
Every 1st and 3rd Thursday
Holy Trinity Church, 40 Wainuiomata Road
Contact Barry 027 444 9973
Lower Hutt
Coffee Group
Every 1st Thursday of each month, 10am
Atrium Cafe, 215 High Street, Lower Hutt
Contact Helena 021 962 375
helena@strokecentral.org.nz
Wellington East
Coffee Group
Every last Wednesday of the month, 10am-11:30am
Breakfast/Brunch at various Eastern Cafe’s and poss. walks.
Contact Terry 021 1126 528
Upper Hutt
Coffee Group
Every 2nd Tuesday, 10am
Mitre 10 Cafe, 9 Park Street, Maidstone, Upper Hutt
Contact Mike 0274 545 486
Lower Hutt
Aphasia Group
Every 2nd Thursday, 10am-1pm
7th Day Adventist Church Hall, 50 Witako Street, Lower Hutt
Contact Virginia 027 443 8316
Porirua
Stroke Club
Every 2nd Wednesday of each month, 10:30am
Cafe Kaizen, Porirua Library, Pataka Art and Museum, Porirua. Stroke survivors and carers are welcome.
Contact David to confirm venue as changes may be likely.
04 232 4300/027 277 0843
Wellington North
Stroke Club
Every 1st Wednesday, 2pm
Zampelles Coffee Bar, Johnsonville Mall
(Plus other activities, usually on a 3rd Wednesday)
For details Contact Tony 04 237 0376
Upper Hutt
Women's Carers Group
Fortnightly – Every 2nd Monday, 10:30am
at St Johns Hall, Smallfield Lane, off Moonshine Rd, Trentham.
Contact Jenny 04 529 8331
Feilding
Stroke Support Group
Every 1st Thursday of each month, 1pm-2:30pm
Senior Hub, 14 Bowen Street, Feilding
Contact Nicola 021 962 376
nicola@strokecentral.org.nz
Wairarapa
Stroke Club
Every 2nd Wednesday, 1:30pm
South Workingman’s Club, Main Street, Greytown
Contact Peter 06 304 9203/021 436 353
Wairarapa
Stroke Lunch Club
Every 1st Wednesday of the month, 12pm
Please contact Joan for venue details.
Contact Joan 06 378 669/027 662 0134
Whanganui
Support Group
Every 3rd Tuesday, 1:30pm
Social Centre for the Blind, Peat Street, Whanganui
Contact Judith Massey (President)
Ph (06) 3489554
or Sharon Winduss (Secretary/Treasurer) Ph 027 2949897
Palmerston North
Swimming
Due to Covid the pool has been closed until further notice.
Contact Shona 027 370 3001/06 323 3446
Palmerston North
Activities Day
Tuesdays 2pm-4pm, $2pp
Milson Community Centre
Contact Shona 027 370 3001/06 323 3446
Palmerston North
Boccia
Every Friday, 1:30pm-3:30pm, $2pp
Milson Community Centre
Contact Shona 027 370 3001/06 323 3446