Seniors Discounts & Services In Wellington - Wellington City Council

SENIORS CLUBS AND SOCIAL GROUPS
Drop-in Centres
Some community centres have drop-in facilities.
(See Community Centres)
Lighthouse – ph 476 4968
Address: Karori Community Centre, 7 Beauchamp Street, Karori
Web: www.karorilight.wellington.net.nz
Hours: Monday 12pm–12.45pm lunch, all welcome, $3.50.
Drop in Thursday and Friday 11am–2pm.
Salvation Army – ph 389 0594
Address: Hope Centre, 26 Riddiford Street, Newtown
Hours: Mon - Fri 10am–3pm.
Information: Drop in centre. Tea/coffee
St Thomas Drop-in Centre – ph 389 2033
Address: Wellington City Mission, 200 Riddiford Street, Newtown
Information: Morning and afternoon tea/coffee Hours 10am–2pm.
Friendship Clubs
Aro Valley Golden Oldies – ph 384 2133
Venue: Aro Valley Community Hall, 48 Aro Street Wellington
Information: An informal social group who meet on the second Monday of the month
10.30am. Morning tea, usually followed by guest speaker or entertainment, occasional
outings.
Golden Gate Club – ph 389 3433
Fax: 389 3423
Contact: Raye Boyle
Venue: Wesley Care Centre, 17 Constable Street, Newtown, Wellington
Information: A social group for over 60s, which meets monthly for lunch (at reasonable
cost) and speaker, entertainment or a bus outing. Meets third Thursday of the month.
Karori Good Companions – ph 476 9129
Venue: St Ninian's Church Hall, Newcombe Crescent, Karori.
Address: 54 Donald Street, Karori, Wellington
Information: Lunch and entertainment for older members of community. Transport to and
from meetings can be arranged. Meets fourth Tuesday of month, 10.45am–1pm.
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