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28/11/2025

Christmas cheer is all happening at Howick Friendship Centre!

Our members enjoyed crafting beautiful wreaths, delicate shell angels, and charming clay decorations, filling the season with creativity, joy, and friendship

27/11/2025

A warm Communicare welcome to Nathanial, our newest volunteer from Papatoetoe!

He delighted everyone by singing a beautiful song for our group today. We’re so glad to have you with us and know you’ll have a wonderful time as part of our community.

26/11/2025

26/11/2025

A heartfelt thank you to Kings Plant Barn for their generous donation of vouchers!

Thanks to your kindness, our Howick Senior Friendship Centre members had a wonderful time painting pots and planting spring bulbs.

You’ve not only brightened their day, but planted lasting moments of joy and connection.

25/11/2025

It’s starting to look a lot like Christmas at the Manukau Senior Friendship Centre!

Our members are loving the beautiful Christmas decorations, the sparkle, the cheer, and the joy of the season are filling the Centre with holiday spirit.

25/11/2025

SCAM ALERT – Don’t Fall for Fake Payment Promises!
Scammers are targeting older Kiwis with posts claiming you’ll get extra money on November 20. These messages use Christopher Luxon’s photo, cultural symbols like a pou, and even sheep to look official.
✅ It’s a scam. There is NO extra payment coming.
❌ Do NOT click links or share personal details.
👉 Report it to:

Netsafe: netsafe.org.nz
CERT NZ: cert.govt.nz
If you’ve lost money, call Police on 105.

Please share this post to protect friends and whānau. Stay safe online!

24/11/2025

We were delighted to welcome Nazia from Rotary Club of Hillsborough, Lynfield & Mt. Roskill to the Hillsborough Friendship Centre!

Your visit was truly appreciated, and we hope you enjoyed joining in the fun, from bowling and exercises to the excitement of BINGO. Our members had a wonderful time, and your presence made the day even more special.

Thank you for coming along and sharing in the laughter and joy with us!

24/11/2025

Mind and Body Forever Fit exercises keeps our Hillsborough Friendship Centre members moving, smiling, and strong!

A huge shoutout to Acer, our amazing Tzu Chi volunteer, who leads these energizing exercise sessions with passion and care. Your guidance helps our members stay active, connected, and full of life.

Thank you for sharing your time, energy, and heart with us, you truly make a difference!

23/11/2025

What a heartwarming day!

Our incredible Remuera Friendship Centre volunteers came together for a beautiful Christmas lunch, a celebration of the tireless dedication, kindness, and love they pour into our members all year long.

At Communicare, we are deeply grateful for each and every one of you. Your generosity of spirit makes our community brighter, warmer, and stronger.

From the bottom of our hearts — thank you for all you do.

19/11/2025

Board Games & Senior Health

Did you know that playing board games isn’t just fun, it’s healthy too?

Boosts Brain Power – Games like chess, Scrabble, or Sudoku-style boards keep memory sharp and improve problem-solving skills.

Encourages Social Connection – Gathering around a game board reduces loneliness and strengthens bonds with friends and family.

Supports Emotional Wellbeing – Laughter, teamwork, and friendly competition can lower stress and lift mood.

Improves Dexterity – Handling cards, dice, or pieces helps maintain fine motor skills.

18/11/2025

Wendy, our Remuera Friendship Coordinator, sharing a joyful connection with one of our lovely members.

Moments like these remind us that friendship, laughter, and a sense of belonging truly make our lives happier!

17/01/2021

On Winnie the Pooh Day we can’t help but agree with our furry friend’s wise sentiment: “A day without a friend is like a pot without a single drop of honey left inside.” Communicare’s friendship centres will reopen in two weeks’ time and we’re so looking forward to reconnecting with old friends once again.

10/01/2021

Still hot? Still hard to think of winter woollies and warm slippers? Well let’s not go cold on the idea – Communicare has got a pearl (purl?) of a plan. Prepare to call together all your foot soldiers (or as we in the real world call them, colleagues or workmates) and let them know Communicare will be giving permission for you all to Wear Your Slippers to Workfor a Day.

05/01/2021

Sure it’s hot – it is the height of summer after all. But here at Communicare we’re all about planning ahead. Well, planning is afoot actually! Think Autumn, think Winter even … what are you going to need to keep you warm and toasty then? Yes, slippers! Keep that thought in mind and we’ll keep you one step ahead with our planning in the weeks to come …

23/12/2020

In colder climes this time of the year is celebrated by wearing Ugly Christmas Sweaters. In a New Zealand summer you would definitely be a ‘sweater’ if you tried this - and it certainly wouldn’t be pretty!

At Communicare we’ve opted for Silly Season Hats. Much more sensible don’t you think?

Just a quick reminder that our centres are now closed for 2020. We will be reopening in the first week of February 2021. Meantime we’ll keep in touch right here and let you follow all the Communicare news throughout the festive season.