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
Stroke Central Online Cafe
Free Zoom Meeting
Monthly Zoom Meetings with exciting guest speakers, 11am.
To register and receive meeting details Contact our Community Partnerships Officer Anne
Email anne@strokecentral.org.nz
Ph: 021 962 371
Youngs Stroke Survivors Online Group
Free Zoom Meeting
Every second Tuesday of the month, 11:15am
For the young and the young at heart.
This group is run by young stroke survivors and is a place to share stories and catch up with like-minded people.
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/5545462226
Meeting ID: 553 536 2226
For more info contact anne@strokecentral.org.nz
Central Hawkes Bay
Stroke Support Group
For venue and dates/times
Contact Heather
Ph: 06 856 8297
Hastings
Stroke Support Group
Every 3rd Friday, 10.30am
Red Cross Meeting Rooms,
823 Heretaunga Street West, Hastings
Contact Katie-Ann
Ph: 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
Ph: 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
Ph: 021 962 372 rose@strokecentral.org.nz
Foxton
Coffee Group
First Tuesday of each month, 11am
at Foxton Salvation Army Rooms.
Contact Kate
Ph: 021 962 378
kate@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
Ph: 021 962 378 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
Ph: 06 364 5028
Kapiti
Aphasia Group
Meets every 2nd Wednesday, 10:30am
For more info Contact
Jennifer Buckley
Ph: 021 063 9934
wellington@aphasia.org.nz
Johnsonville
Aphasia Group
Every 2nd Thursday, 10am-12pm
Johnsonville Community Centre, 3 Frankmoore Ave, Johnsonville
Contact Leanne Gibbs
Ph: 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
kate@strokecentral.org.nz
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.
Ph: 04 232 4300 or 027 277 0843
Wellington South
Stroke Club
Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 1:45pm
Trinity Union Church Hall, 11 Hall Ave (off Hall Street), Newtown
Contact Rosalind
Ph: 04 389 7164
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 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 Ph: 021 431 561
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
Ph: 021 1126 528
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
Ph: 04 237 0376
Wainuiomata
Stroke Club
Every 1st and 3rd Thursday
Holy Trinity Church, 40 Wainuiomata Road
Contact Barry
Ph: 027 444 9973
Upper Hutt
Coffee Group
Every 2nd Tuesday, 10am
Mitre 10 Cafe, 9 Park Street, Maidstone, Upper Hutt
Contact Mike
Ph: 0274 545 486
Lower Hutt
Aphasia Group
Every 2nd Thursday, 10am-1pm
7th Day Adventist Church Hall, 50 Witako Street, Lower Hutt
Contact Virginia
Ph: 027 443 8316
Upper Hutt
Women's Carers Group
Every 2nd Tuesday, 10:30am.
Hutt Gables 1094 Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt
Contact Jenny
Ph: 04 529 8331
Lower Hutt
Coffee Group
Atrium Cafe has now closed. Searching for a new venue that would be suitable.
Contact Andrew
Ph: 021 178 3394
Wairarapa
Stroke Club
Every 2nd Wednesday, 1:30pm
South Workingman’s Club, Main Street, Greytown
Contact Peter
Ph: 06 304 9203 or 021 436 353
Wairarapa
Stroke Lunch Club
Every 1st Wednesday of the month, 12pm
Please contact Joan for venue details.
Contact Joan
Ph: 06 378 669 or 027 662 0134
Stroke Wanganui
Support Group
Every 3rd Tuesday, 1:30pm
Social Centre for the Blind, Peat Street, Wanganui
Contact Judith Massey (President)
Ph: 06 3489554
or Sharon Winduss (Secretary/Treasurer)
Ph: 027 2949897
Palmerston North
Swimming
Held at Palmerston North Hospital on Mondays between 10:30am-12pm. You will need to be a financial member of the Palmerston North Stroke Club and provide an approval letter from your GP
Contact Shona
Ph: 027 370 3001 or 06 323 3446
Feilding
Stroke Support Group
Every 1st Thursday of each month, 12:30pm-2:30pm
Senior Hub, 14 Bowen Street, Feilding. Gold coin koha.
Contact Nicola
Ph: 021 962 376
nicola@strokecentral.org.nz
Palmerston North
Activities Day
Tuesdays 2pm-4pm, $3pp
Milson Community Centre
Contact Shona
Ph: 027 370 3001 or 06 323 3446
Palmerston North
Boccia
Every Friday, 1:30pm-3:30pm, $2pp
Milson Community Centre
Contact Shona
Ph: 027 370 3001 or 06 323 3446