Events and activities

Regular activities

Elderly woman pouring tea for older man at a social gathering, with other seniors in the background.

Tea and Talk

Join us for a socialising opportunity with morning tea. Catch up with other people, and enjoy the occasional guest speaker and entertainer.

❯ Cost: $3

Older man listening attentively

NEW Tech Advice with Dave

Bring your phone, tablet or laptop and get one-on-one support for your technology challenges. Alternating Thursdays at our Nelson office or Richmond office

❯ Cost: Free

Group of elderly people singing outdoors, holding sheet music, wearing casual clothing.

Sing Yourself Well

Nelson - spaces available
Richmond - currently full

Come and sing. It is relaxing, fun and beneficial for both singers and non-singers.

❯ Cost: $3

Elderly woman exercising with yellow resistance bands indoors, wearing a striped shirt with green leaf patterns and a yellow necklace.

SpinPoi

Nelson - currently full
Richmond - spaces available

Feel uplifted by the gentle movement of poi, proven to improve grip strength, and balance.

❯ Cost: $3

Group of people cooking together in a kitchen, with man slicing red bell pepper.

Cooking Classes

Age Concern Nelson Tasman is very excited to introduce cooking classes to its list of activities.

An older man smiling and holding a walking stick, standing on the steps of a vintage blue and silver bus with "Newmans" logo featuring a flying horse.

Older Drivers

Courses and events to keep you safe on the road and/or provide information if you have stopped driving.

Group of elderly women sitting around a table having tea and snacks in a social gathering.

International Day for Older Persons

Every year we organise a significant event to celebrate this very important day.

Two elderly men sitting on a bus, one playing a whistle, with other passengers in the background.

All on Board

Our latest initiative is all about supporting and encouraging older adults to use the region’s eBus service.

❯ Cost: free

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Visit a Wellby Talking Café

Wellby Talking Cafés welcome everyone for a relaxed cuppa, and can start someone’s journey to connect with others who enjoy the same things, or to services they need.