Age Connect / Event Grid View
There are many interesting and fun events and regular group activities to
keep older people feel safe and connected.
Please see activities below, which are all about having fun, being social and healthy, and learning something new.
If you are hosting an event that would be of interest to the community, please click on "Submit An Event" tab.

Age Concern Steady As You Go Falls Prevention - Kawerau
Strength and Balance Classes for men and women 65+ The exercises are designed to improve balance, leg strength, general fitness and well-being.
Type: Staying Active
Date: Jun 11, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Kawerau Concert Chambers, Ranfurly Court
Kawerau, Bay of Plenty 3127
New Zealand
Cost:
$3 per person

Croquet at Club Maunganui
New players and visitors welcome
Type: Staying Active
Date: Jun 11, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Association Croquet at Club Maunganui
45 Kawaka Street
Mt Maunganui, Bay of Plenty
New Zealand

65+ Friendship Group Welcome Bay
Morning tea and a chat, followed by games/activities. Light lunch followed by entertainment. 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, 10am -…
Type: Social Gatherings
Date: Jun 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Welcome Bay Baptist Church
260 Welcome Bay Road
Welcome Bay, Tauranga 3112
New Zealand
Cost:
Gold coin donation/koha

Over 50's Ballet Classes
I am an extremely passionate ballet teacher with over 27 years experience. I am a licensee of Senior Swans ballet which you may have seen on TV,…
Type: Staying Active
Date: Jun 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Omokoroa Pavilion
28 Western Avenue
Omokoroa 3114
New Zealand

Walking Group - Age Concern
Start points vary, check the Weekend Sun newspaper, Age Concerns Newsletter or phone Age Concern office on 07 5782 631 for more information.
Type: Social Gatherings, Staying Active
Date: Jun 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Bay of Plenty
New Zealand

10 Pin Bowling
Mixed group play for fun
Type: Staying Active
Date: Jun 11, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
10 Pin Tauranga
135 13th Ave
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
New Zealand

500 Cards Mt Maunganui
500 cards come along and join our friendly group
Type: Social Gatherings
Date: Jun 11, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
St Thomas More Church
17 Gloucester Road
Mt Maunganui , Bay of Plenty
New Zealand
Cost:
$4 incl. refreshments

Mt Maunganui RSA Ladies Social Day
Social day starts 1:30pm Entertainment are the 'Boomers" Ladies requiring transport please phone the RSA office by Tuesday We…
Type: Social Gatherings
Date: Jun 11, 2025, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
RSA
544 Maunganui Road
Tauranga
New Zealand

Petanque
Learn to play or improve your Petanque skills and strategy
Type: Staying Active
Date: Jun 11, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Bayfair Reserve
17 Russley Drive
Tauranga , Bay of Plenty
New Zealand

Beginners Social Dance Group
Ballroom, latin, rock & roll Just come along on the night
Type: Staying Active
Date: Jun 11, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Welcome Bay School Hall
309 Welcome Bay Road
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
New Zealand

Tauranga Embroiderers' Guild
Beginners very welcome
Type: Arts and Crafts
Date: Jun 11, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
StictchMakers
1295 Cameron Road
Greerton, Tauranga 3112
New Zealand

Active Seniors Exercise Class
Intermediate class 9:30am
Type: Staying Active
Date: Jun 12, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
City Church Hall
252 Otumoetai Road
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
New Zealand
Cost:
$6.00 per class