Friendship Centres

 Membership Criteria (excerpt from full policy)

Communicare CMA Auckland INC criteria for member referrals are as follows:

• 65 years or older
• Aged 50-64 with age related needs. Living in own home; or with family but on their own during the day, retirement complex; or in Pensioner housing
• Able to move around with minimal assistance and do not require lifting in/out of  chairs to transport
• Able to interact socially with others
• Able to participate in our programmes
• Independent with toileting and feeding
• Annual membership fee applies
• Please contact the office in the first instance as part of our referral process to attend a centre.

The Friendship Centres listed are each open on one day a week, except during school holidays.

Our guests enjoy various crafts, play cards or indoor bowls, enjoy sit dance to music and relax in the friendly companionship.

Morning tea and lunch are served at a minimal weekly cost. Most Friendship Centres are open between 9.30 am and 1.00 pm.

Outings are arranged from time to time.

The Bowling Tournament and the Communicare Olympic Games are held on alternate years, which are events enjoyed by everyone.

The Rummikub competition is held yearly.