Education & Lifelong Learning

Don't Wait 'Til You're Eighty Matey

As unique individuals our quality of life can be defined by ourselves. Our attitude towards ageing and how we see others age has a vast impact on us. It has even been suggested that we are, in fact, capable of designing our own ageing process. So why not design it ?

Don’t Wait ‘Til You’re Eighty Matey is a thought provoking resource developed and used by Age Concern Hamilton to act as a catalyst for people interested in designing a great older age for themselves.  By asking questions, creating discussion and reinforcing key messages, participants can be inspired and motivated to take action towards ensuring a vibrant and exciting period in their lives.

The common threads of quality of life into older age are the key messages in this resource.  They have been identified by older people throughout New Zealand and reinforced by people in their 80's around the Waikato.  After all if you want to know what the ingredients are to having a great older age, why not start by asking those who are out there living it?

Don't Wait 'til You're 80 Matey is incorporated into the weekly education seminars.

Using the beautiful colours and shapes of the autumn leaves plus odds and ends from her garden, Evelyn Main created this lovely wall decoration with a seasonal look. Evelyn was inspired to create something both by the 80 Matey seminar and the Floral Fantasy session by Simply Elegant Flowers. 

Friday Seminars

Age Concern Hamilton offers a variety of education programmes for all ages.  These seminars are based on the monthly topics in our calendar. We engage a diverse range of speakers and presenters.

Hosted by Age Concern each Friday from 9.30am – 11.30am at Celebrating Age Centre, at 30 Victoria St, Hamilton (unless otherwise stated). All Welcome. Morning tea provided.  A gold coin donation is appreciated.

The programme for May & June 2013 is out now and can be viewed online and downloaded.

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2013 Calendar   Free from May (pick up only)

"To the world you may be just somebody, but to somebody you may just be the world."

There are delightful photos featured in the Age Concern Hamilton 2013 Calendar. The theme is based on phrases starting with "New".

The calendar was a collaborative effort and involved a variety of people.  We would like to thank the following contributors who made the calendar possible:

• the talented and spirited older people who graciously agreed to be photographed
• Kerry Blakeney-Williams, photographer.  Kerry can be contacted on telephone (07) 827 5663 or 027 474 2310.

The calendar was inspired from our “Don’t Wait ‘Til You’re 80 Matey” Resource.

If you would like to order your copy, or for a fabulous present for friends and family, use the order form link and email us at Age Concern Hamilton. We will contact you and arrange postage and payment options.

Photos can be viewed in our image gallery.

ANNUAL EVENTS

April                 Look out for a NEW event - details to be announced

June                 Mens Health Week

                        World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

September       Age Concern Awareness Week

October           International Day for Older People  IDOP

                        Masked Ball

December        Age Concern Hamilton Christmas Party