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
Every 2nd Monday and every 4th Wednesday of each month, 11am.
To register and receive meeting details Contact our Community Partnerships Officer Anne
Email anne@strokecentral.org.nz
Ph: 021 962 371
Online Exercise Classes
Zoom Meeting
Every Monday 2pm on Zoom
Re-Connect is a community-based stroke rehabilitation service run by Clinical Exercise Physiologist Anna Hobman.
Online sessions cost $10
Contact Anna Email: info@re-connect.kiwi
Ph:022 647 4613
Central Hawkes Bay
Support Group
Every 4th Thursday 11am,
The Lily Pond Cafe, Waipukurau.
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, Origin Cafe, Glouchester St, Taradale, Napier.
Every 4th Sunday Lunch, Entertainment or Outing during the week.
Contact Colleen 06 844 8604
Wairoa
Stroke Support Group
Bi-monthly on 1st Wednesday, 1pm
Age Concern Building, Lahore Street, Wairoa (goldcoin donation)
Contact Maureen 0274 520 042
Levin
Coffee Club
Every second Tuesday of the month, 10am
Levin Library Cafe Te Takeretanga o Kura-haupo
Contact David 06 2100 769
Levin
Sunday Cinema
Every Sunday 1:30pm
Levin Home for War Veterans, 36-40 Prouse Street
$6pp (Includes Afternoon Tea)
Contact David 06 2100 769
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
Men's Coffee Group
Every 2nd Tuesday of each month 2pm
Columbus Cafe, Mitre10 Mega Kapiti Road, Paraparaumu
Contact Bronwyn 021 962 366
Otaki
Stroke Club
Otaki Stroke Support meetings will be held as and when required. The AGM will be held on the 1st Thursday in July each year.
For more info please
contact Marian 06 364 5028
Tawa
Coffee Group
Every 3rd Thursday, 11am
at The Borough, 162/168 Main Street, Tawa
Contact Eleonor 021 962 378
Kapiti
Boccia Group
Every 4th Thursday, 10am-12pm
Grace Hall, Kapiti Impact Hub, 6 Tongariro Street, Paraparaumu
$3pp (includes morning tea)
Contact Bronwyn 021 962 366
Karori
Stroke Survivors Group
Every 2nd Tuesday, 10:30am
Recreation Room, Huntleigh Retirement Village, 219-221 Karori Road, Karori
Contact Peter 021 431 561
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
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
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
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
Lower Hutt
Aphasia Group
Every 2nd Thursday, 10am-1pm
7th Day Adventist Church Hall, 50 Witako Street, Lower Hutt
Contact Virginia 027 443 8316
Upper Hutt
Coffee Group
Every 2nd Tuesday, 10am
Mitre 10 Cafe, 9 Park Street, Maidstone, Upper Hutt
Contact Mike 0274 545 486
Wellington North
Stroke Club
Every 1st Wednesday, 2pm
Zampelles Coffee Bar, Johnsonville Mall
(Every 3rd Wednesday of each month, except Nov, Dec and Jan, 12:30pm Unity Church Rooms, Dr Taylor Terrace
Contact Tony 04 237 0376
Lower Hutt
Coffee Group
Every 1st Thursday of each month, 10am
Atrium Cafe, 215 High Street, Lower Hutt
Contact Helena 021 962 375
Wainuiomata
Stroke Club
Every 1st and 3rd Thursday
Holy Trinity Church, 40 Wainuiomata Road
Contact Barry 04 564 7335
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
Feilding
Stroke Group
To be Advised
Contact Shona 027 370 3001/06 323 3446
Palmerston North
Swimming
Every Monday and Wednesday, 10:30am-12pm
Palmerston North Hospital
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, 2pm-4pm, $2pp
Milson Community Centre
Contact Shona 027 370 3001/06 323 3446
Palmerston North
4 Stroke Engine Club
Every Monday and Tuesday morning at Manfeild
Contact Stu 027 221 9683
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