Elderhood

🌱 Save the Date – Roots & Shoots! 🌱

Join us for a fun and free community event these school holidays!

📅 16 July 2026
⏰ 10:30am – 1:00pm
📍 New Lynn Community Hub

🎨 Creative activities
🌱 Planting fun
🎶 Music & wellbeing
🌈 Face painting

A day for all ages to connect, create and grow together.

👀 .... watch this space!

💚 Today’s Elderhood session “It’s Time to Talk Emergencies”, brought together seniors and caregivers from across the wider Whau communities for a meaningful morning of learning, connection, and support.

Participants travelled from New Lynn, Avondale, Green Bay, Titirangi, Blockhouse Bay, Henderson, and Hillsborough to join today’s workshop at New Lynn Community Centre, a beautiful reminder of the power of community connection 🤝✨

A huge thank you to Glenn from Auckland Emergency Management for sharing practical emergency preparedness tips and helping build confidence around staying safe and prepared during unexpected events and severe weather conditions across Tāmaki Makaurau.

The room was filled with great conversations, shared experiences, laughter, and valuable learning. Together, we continue building stronger, safer, and more connected communities for our elders and caregivers ❤️

For more emergency preparedness information and resources, visit the Auckland Emergency Management website:
https://www.aucklandemergencymanagement.org.nz

Thank you to everyone who attended and supported today’s session.

🐾🌿 Elderhood Zoo Day Out 🌿🐾

Today’s biggest challenge wasn’t the walking… it was deciding which animal was everyone’s favourite!

Nothing better than seeing our Elderhood whānau out enjoying the sunshine, fresh air, and each other’s company.

Today was also a reminder to slow down and cherish the little things, taking time to notice the animals, flowers, bugs, and nature around us 🌸🐞🌿

Before we knew it, everyone was busy taking photos, chatting about their favourite animals, sharing stories, and even going down memory lane about old family trips, childhood memories, and days gone by 🫶📸✨ Those simple little moments truly made the day extra special.

Thank you, to Age Concern for making our Elderhood Zoo Day Out possible.

🚨 It’s Time to Talk Emergencies 🚨

With the recent weather conditions across Tāmaki Makaurau, it’s a timely reminder that being prepared matters more than ever.

Join Glenn from Auckland Emergency Management for a practical and friendly session on how to prepare for the unexpected.

✨ This is a safe, supportive space for seniors and caregivers to connect, and build confidence together as a community.

📍 New Lynn Community Centre
📅 28th May 2026
⏰ 10.30am to 12pm

Contact:
Email: [email protected]
Ph: 021970819

Let’s come together, look out for one another, and take positive steps towards being prepared 💚

Happening next week Monday the 25th May, 10.30am till 1.30pm.

🌿 Whau Community Wellness Day with an African Twist!
What a joy to be part of today’s vibrant celebration of health, culture, and connection at the New Lynn Community Centre. 💛

From shared smiles to inspiring conversations, we’re reminded that wellness thrives when communities come together. Thank you to everyone who joined, supported, and brought their energy to this beautiful day!

Our Elderhood weekend session was all about moving with ease, reconnecting with our bodies, and building confidence in everyday moments.

Through gentle movement, grounding exercises, and shared laughter, our seniors created a space filled with calm, strength, and connection.

A heartfelt thank you to Toni and Bill @ Quiet Confidence for guiding the session with such care and support.

These photos capture more than a workshop, they capture courage, connection, and the joy of being together.

Registeration is open for next session on 13th June.
Email: hello@elderhood@org.nz
Ph: 021970819

We also acknowledge and appreciate the ongoing support of the Whau Local Board towards our Elderhood community sessions

🌿 Move With Confidence — Our New Elderhood Programme
We’re excited to share a beautiful new offering for our seniors and caregivers — the Move with Confidence Programme, delivered in partnership with Quiet Confidence.

This gentle, practical series is designed to help older adults move with ease, improve balance, and build confidence in everyday life. As the programme describes, it supports seniors to “feel steady, safe, and strong” through simple guided movements and awareness practices.

📍 Location: Armanasco House (next to Blockhouse Bay Library)
🕒 Saturdays | 11:30am – 1:00pm
💛 FREE for all seniors and caregivers

🌼 What to Expect
Our sessions focus on practical, empowering skills such as:
- Improving balance and stability
- Moving safely and confidently
- Simple techniques to prevent falls
- Awareness of posture and everyday movement
- Connecting with others in a warm, supportive space

Each month explores a different theme — from grounding and personal space, to moving through your day, to falling gracefully and getting back up with integrity. These workshops gently build on each other, helping participants grow confidence step by step.

🌟 Why this matters
At Elderhood, we believe wellbeing grows through community. This programme offers not just movement, but connection, awareness, and the quiet confidence that comes from understanding your own body.

Spaces are limited — and we’d love to welcome you or someone you care about.

📞 Contact: 021 970 819
📧 [email protected]

Hear Well Live Well Elderhood workshop was all about connection, confidence, and caring for one of our most important senses — our hearing.

Our seniors showed up with curiosity, humour, and so much wisdom. From learning practical tips to understanding early signs of hearing changes, the room was full of meaningful kōrero and shared experiences.

A huge thank you to Specsaver Audiology for guiding our community with such clarity and compassion. Your approach made everyone feel supported and empowered.

These photos capture more than just a workshop — they hold moments of learning, laughter, and the joy of being together. A beautiful reminder of why we do this mahi.