Virtual Village East

25/05/2026

Citizens Advice Bureau presentation at Botany Library this morning. Nothing like a practice fire drill to start the session!

Thank you, Hester, for running such an informative and interactive workshop. We are very lucky to have CAB as part of our support network in the community.

Citizens Advice Bureau Pakuranga/Eastern Manukau

12/05/2026

MetService New Zealand has confirmed - the sun is definitely shining tomorrow 🌞🌳☕️👍 https://virtual-village-east.org.nz/

07/04/2026

A huge thank you to Kristin from Dementia NZ, who recently presented an engaging and informative session focusing on understanding brain health and dementia.

It was a fantastic turnout, with great attendance and plenty of thoughtful questions from the community.

Together, we explored how the brain works and why brain health matters, early signs and symptoms of dementia, and practical ways to keep your brain healthy. Attendees also gained a clearer understanding of steps they can take to reduce their risk, along with where to find trusted support, information, and services.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to such a positive and engaging session.

Dementia North - Auckland
Please visit the following link to discover What's on in Virtual Village East.

https://virtual-village-east.org.nz/whats-on

25/03/2026

Event Reminder:
Join us this Friday for a presentation from Advanced Care Planning NZ. This informative session is being hosted by HBH Senior Living and all Virtual Village members are invited.

Details:
Friday 27th March: 1:00 - 2:00pm
HBH Reception, Main Entrance, 139 Union Road Howick
For more information about Advanced Care Planning and what the session will cover, click the link below.
I look forward to seeing you there!

Image by Glenda Rees What matters most to you when you think about your health changing?Advance care planning is a process of thinking and talking about your values and goals and what your preferences are for current and future health care. It helps you to understand what the future might hold, and....

12/03/2026

Thank you to Wendy Hampton for joining us for a thoughtful and informative session on Estate Planning.

Wendy helped break down what can often feel like a complex topic, guiding members through the importance of planning ahead, and making sure wishes are clearly documented.

There were plenty of questions and helpful discussion, with members gaining practical insights to feel more confident about planning for the future.

If you are interested in joining sessions like this, keep an eye on our upcoming events:
https://virtual-village-east.org.nz/whats-on

11/03/2026

“Virtual” Village… but mostly in person?

It’s one of the questions we hear most often.

Virtual Village East isn’t a village you see on a map. It’s a “village without walls”. The word virtual simply means our community exists through connection rather than a physical place.

In reality, most of what we do happens face to face. Coffee catch ups, outings, community talks, walking groups, and learning sessions all bring people together across East Auckland.

The idea is simple: create a supportive network so older adults can stay connected, live fully and age well at home.

If you have ever wondered what Virtual Village East is all about, you can learn more here:
https://virtual-village-east.org.nz/about 💙

04/03/2026

🎳 Join us on Friday with our friends at Selwyn Centre Howick! 🎳

A morning of fun and connection while fundraising for neurological research. All welcome!

Details:
Friday, 6 March 2026
9.30am - 12pm
$5 donation

Selwyn Centre Howick
Haseler Hall, All Saints Church Howick

https://discover.neurological.org.nz/bowlingforbrains

24/02/2026

Ever wondered how your favourite ice cream is made? 🍦🍨

On our recent outing to the Tip Top Factory, we went behind the scenes to see how the ice creams are made and experienced a production line in action, watching Peanut Butter Cups made and packaged on the factory floor. There was plenty of reminiscing about favourite flavours from years past, followed by an ice cream of choice in the Magic Moments room. Yum!

We even squeezed in a spontaneous stop at Davis Food Ingredients on the way home, making it a fun foodie day out.

If you’d like to join us on our next outing, keep an eye on our What’s On page or send us a message. We would love to have you along!

https://virtual-village-east.org.nz/whats-on

23/02/2026

Join us on Wednesday, 25th February.

Board Games for Adults is a great way to socialise and build connections within the community in a relaxed library setting. Come along for light-hearted fun and the opportunity to meet new people.

Tea and coffee are provided. We hope to see you there!

18/02/2026

Thank you to the Westpac NZ Financial Wellbeing Team for joining us for an engaging and practical Scams Awareness Workshop.

Savannah led the session with clear guidance on how to recognise common scams, protect personal information, and respond with confidence. We also appreciated the support of Elac and Maryam from the Westpac NZ Highland Park branch, who were on hand to answer questions and share insights.

It was a highly interactive session, with great discussion and real-life examples shared around the room. Sessions like this help our community stay informed, connected, and scam savvy.

💻 Stay connected, live fully 💙