Cardiac Clubs

New Zealand Cardiac Clubs Affiliated to the Heart Foundation

Programmes which provide health or fitness professional supervision are asterisked (*).  Click on your region/area to find your nearest cardiac club or contact us.  The cardiac clubs are listed alphabetically.

AMBERLEY Amberley Healthier Hearts* Programme: Monthly education sessions, information library and peer support  Day(s) and time(s): Thursday, 2.00 pm Venue: Catholic Church Hall, Carters Road, Amberley Contact person: Katie Croft Phone: (03) 314-8504 or (03) 314-6868 top

ASHBURTON Ashburton Cardiac Companions* Programme: Supervised exercise, walking group, education sessions, hospital and home visiting, social activities and peer support Day(s) and time(s): Monday, 10.00 am (fortnightly) Venue: Rakaia Room 2, Old Nurses Home, Elizabeth Street, Ashburton Contact person: Bill Corbett Phone: (03) 308-8398 Mobile: (021) 154-6883 Email:  bpcorbett@kinect.co.nz top

AUCKLAND All stable cardiac patients and their families and those at risk. Monthly education on heart health and risk factor topics. Various exercise sessions. Information library and peer support. Social activities.

Browns Bay/City/Henderson/Howick/New Lynn/Mt Albert/Glen Innes/Northcote/Helensville/Orewa/Papatoetoe/Papakura/Pukekohe/Whangaparaoa

Browns Bay Beachside Seniors Club* Programme: Supervised group circuits, aerobic exercise classes, social activities and peer support Day(s) and times(s): Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 11.00 am; Tuesday, 1.00 pm Venue: Beachside Health Club, 30 Anzac Road, Browns Bay Contact person: Julie Teixeira Phone: (09) 479-2924 Email: beachside@xtra.co.nz City YMCA Heart-Ys* Programme: Supervised exercise programme, education and peer groupsupport Day(s) and time(s): Monday & Wednesday, 10.15 am; Thursday, 9.30 am; Tuesday & Friday, 9.15 am Venue: YMCA Auckland, 149 Greys Avenue, City Contact person: Katie Austin Phone: (09) 303-2069 Email: katie.austin@nzymca.com

Henderson West Wave Cardiac Club* Programme: Individually prescribed gym-based programme, aquatic exercise, information library and peer support Day(s) and time(s): Wednesday, 2.30 pm (pool); Thursday, 1.30 pm (gym) Venue: West Wave Aquatic Centre, 20 Alderman Drive, Henderson Contact person: Cindy Stewart Phone: (09) 836-8000 x 7604 or 7627 Email: cindy.stewart@waitakere.govt.nz  The Trusts Stadium Cardiac Club* Programme: Supervised exercise programme, education and peer group support Day(s) and time(s): Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 9.00 am Venue: The Trusts Stadium, 65-67 Central Park Drive, Henderson Contact person: Marilyn Pullen Phone: (09) 834-2172 Mobile: (021) 254-8767 (please text only) Email: marilyn.pullen@gmail.com top Mt Albert Health Wise* Programme: Gentle exercise, low-impact aerobics; education and support Day(s) and times(s): Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9.00-12.00 noon Venue: Unitec Sports Centre, Unitec Institute of Technology, Gate 3, Carrington Road, Mt Albert Contact person: Sue Dorman Phone: (09) 815-2925 Email:  sdorman@unitec.ac.nz top

Howick Howick & Districts Cardiac Club Inc*  Programme: Weekly exercise, education and peer support Day(s) and time(s): Thursday, 10.00 am Venue: Nixon Park Community Hall, 70 Sale Street, Howick Contact person: Joyce Renaud-Norton Phone: (09) 265-2480 Email: joyce.renaud@xtra.co.nz

New Lynn New Lynn Cardiac Club* Programme: Weekly seated exercise, education, guest speakers, peer support and encouragement Day(s) and time(s): Tuesday, 2.00 pm Venue: New Lynn Community Centre, Totara Avenue, New Lynn Contact person: Simone Taylor Phone: (09) 818-4471 Email: simone@engelhard.co.nz

Glen Innes Auckland Cardiac Rehabilitation Clinic Programme: Supervised exercise programme (aerobic and resistance training), and education  Day(s) and time(s): Monday, Wednesday and Friday, between 6.00-11.00 am Venue: UniSports Training Centre, 71 Merton Road, Glen Innes Contact person: Paul Nolan Phone: (09) 373-7599 ext 82540 Email: acrc@auckland.ac.nz Northcote YMCA North Shore Freedom Through Movement Class* Programme: Gentle exercise to music using specalised gym equipment, circuit class and information library Day(s) and time(s): Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 1.00 pm Venue: YMCA, 5 Akoranga Drive, Northcote Contact person: Shirley McKain Phone: (09) 480-7099 Email: y-fitness.northshore@nzymca.com AUT never2old Active Ageing Programme* Programme: Supervised exercise programme, education and social/peer support Day(s) and time(s): Monday - Friday, 9.30-10.30 am; Tuesday & Thursday, 1.00-2.00 pm Venue: AUT Sport & Fitness Centre, 90 Akoranga Drive, Northcote Contact person: John Rice Phone: (09) 921-9999 ext 7706 Email: john.rice@aut.ac.nz top

Helensville Parakai GRx Heart Club Programme: Aqua exercise, education and peer support Day(s) and time(s): Wednesday, 9.30-11.30 am Venue: Parakai Hot Pools, Helensville Contact person: Tracy Hudson Phone: (09) 415-4611 Email: grx@harboursport.co.nz Orewa One-to-One Healthy Hearts* Programme: A 6 week individual programme introducing various exercise options.  Programme includes a private consultation, full health assessment, food and nutrition monitoring, support to get you started and keep you going, and gentle exercise.  An information library is also available. Venue: Kinetics, 47 Riverside Road, Orewa Contact person: Victoria Hirst Phone: (09) 427-4477 Website: www.kineticsrehab.co.nz Email: orewa.kinetics@xtra.co.nz

Papatoetoe Papatoetoe Ezy Exercise & Cardiac Club* Programme: Weekly exercise, information library and peer support Day(s) and time(s): Thursday, 1.30 pm Venue: Papatoetoe Town Hall, St George Street, Papatoetoe Contact person: Janet Gifkins Phone: (09) 262-4453 Email: k.scahill@xtra.co.nz

Papakura Papakura Heart Club Programme: Weekly exercise, guest speakers, social events and peer support Day(s) and time(s): Thursday, 10.00 am Venue: Masonic Lodge, Cnr Wood & Duke Streets, Papakura Contact person: Eleanor Bower Phone: (09) 268-6056 Email: the-bowers@hotmail.com Pukekohe Pukekohe Cardiac Club Programme: Weekly exercise, guest speakers, social events and peer support Day(s) and time(s): Friday, 10.00 am Venue: Library & Arts Building, 12 Massey Road, Pukekohe Contact person: Alma Wilson Phone: (09) 269-7489 Email: awadng@windowslive.com top

Whangaparaoa Hibiscus Coast Cardiac and Rehabilitation Club* Programme: Aqua and gym-based exercise, monthly education, resource library and peer support Day(s) and time(s): Monday and Friday, 8.30 am (pool), Wednesday, 8.30 am (group fitness room) - all sessions are followed by morning tea Venue: The Leisure Centre, 159 Brightside Road, Stanmore Bay Contact person: Dorothy Cherry Phone: (021) 254-6356 Email: dmm.cherry@gmail.com Peninsula Village Cardiac Club* Programme: The Peninsula Club offers a regular variety of exercise options for club members including aerobics, aqua-aerobics, tai chi, walking, line dancing, yoga, bowls - an information library, newsletter and peer support is also available Venue: The Peninsula Club, 18/441 Whangaparoaoa Road Contact person: Win Smith Phone: (09) 424-8228 Email:  win.smith@llprimelife.com top

CHRISTCHURCH

Christchurch Cardiac Companions* Programme: Supervised exercise programme, walking group, meetings with guest speakers, peer support and social activities Day(s) and time(s): Monday and Wednesday; Friday, 10.00 am Venue: Monday and Wednesday (Physiotherapy Department, Burwood Hospital) and Friday (Wharenui Pool)  Contact person: Neville Wootton Phone: (03) 942-5453 Pacific Bravehearts Canterbury Programme: Exercise, guest speakers and peer support Day(s) and time(s): Monthly, 1.00-3.00 pm Venue: Community and Public Health, Matai Room, 76 Chester Street, Christchurch Contact person: Tufuga Lagatule Phone: (03) 359-6756 top

DUNEDIN Taieri Fit and Fun Group* Programme: Physiotherapist-led exercise session, heart health library, guest speakers, peer support to heart survivors, families and carers, social and fun activities Day(s) and time(s): Tuesday and Thursday, 10.00 am Venue: Taieri Bowling Club, Wickliffe Street, Mosgiel Contact person: Jack Struthers Phone: (03) 489-7300 The Otago Phoenix Club* Programme: A supervised (physiotherapist) exercise programme adjusted to the abilities of the members, quarterly educational newsletter, an annual CPR training night (with trained instructors), and various social activities and peer support Day(s) and time(s): Monday and Thursday, 7.00 pm (exercise, table tennis, swimming); Wednesday, 9.00 am (bush working); Thursday, 9.00 am (walk); Sunday, 9.00 am (tramping)  Venue: Otago Hospital, Fraser Building, Cumberland Road, Dunedin Contact person: John Young Phone: (03) 488-3583 Email: jaandbm@paradise.net.nz top

GISBORNE Gisborne Cardiac Support Group* Programme: Supervised exercise sessions, information library, guest speakers and peer support Day(s) and time(s): Tuesday, 10.30 am Venue: Anglican Church Hall, Derby Street Contact person: Rona Brownlie Phone: (06) 867-5170 top

GORE Active for Life* Programme: Exercise, education and peer support  Day(s) and time(s): Monday and Wednesday, 11.00 am Venue: Every Bodies Health and Fitness, 28 Mersey Street, Gore Contact person: Susie Burrows Phone: (03) 208-3846 Email: susie.burrows@sportsouth.co.nz top

GREYMOUTH Greymouth Cardiac Club* Programme: Gentle 30 min exercise programme, monthly guest speaker, resource library and cardiac rehabilitation nurse visits, peer support and cup of tea and chat with other survivors/carers Day(s) and time(s): Monday, 10.00 am (fortnightly - 2 nd and 4 th Monday) Venue: Trinity Centre, Tainui Street Contact person: Marjorie Newcombe or Val Williams Phone: (03) 768-7299 (Marjorie) or (03) 768-0958 (Val) Email: marjorie.vern@kinect.co.nz top HAMILTON Hamilton Cardiac Care and Heart Support Group Programme: Speakers on health related topics, and peer support Day(s) and time(s): Monday, 9.30 am (monthly - 2 nd Monday) Venue: Celebrating Age Centre, 30 Victoria Street (south end) Contact person: Ken Eden Phone:  (07) 843-4544 Email:  edken@clear.net.nz

Zipper Cardiac Support Club - Hamilton Programme: Speakers on subjects of general interest, including heart heatlh and other associated/related topics, pre- and post-operative counselling and peer support, plus varied topics on living in a NZ society, and monthly informative newsletter Day(s) and time(s): Monday, 7.30 pm (monthly - 2 nd Monday) Venue: Fairfield Presbyterian Church, Desert Springs Ministry, Cnr Peachgrove Road and Insoll Avenue Contact person: Don Traill Phone: (07) 855-7077 Email: DonHilda.Traill@clear.net.nz   Rec Centre Healthy Hearts Club* Programme: Supervised cardio and resistance programme, monthly education sessions, peer support and social activities Day(s) and time(s): Tuesday and Friday, 7.00-9.30 am Venue: Uni Rec Centre, Waikato University Contact person: Charlie Dean Phone: (07) 838-4177 Email: cdean@waikato.ac.nz top

HASTINGS Swim Gym Cardiac Club* Programme: Alternates between pool (aqua class) and circuit (gym-based), information library and social and peer support Day(s) and time(s): Wednesday, 1.00 pm Venue: Swim Gym, 111 Maraekakaho Road Contact person: Jude Hill Phone: (06) 878-4699 Email: swimgymmanager@gmail.com top

KAPITI COAST Kapiti Cardiac Club* Programme: Various walking groups, bi-monthly education and information newsletter (including programme release for the following 3 months activities), bi-monthly members meeting, bi-monthly members social lunch, weekly communication for members on email (e.g. information for walks, meetings, cardiac rehab news, Heart Foundation mailings etc) and peer support Day(s) and time(s): Tuesday, 9.50 am (walk); Thursday (walk - times vary but always ends up with lunch at a cafe)   Venue: Walking groups generally leave from Otaihanga Domain Contact person: Graham Priest Phone: (04) 293-7872 Email: graham.priest@xtra.co.nz top

MATAMATA Heart Fit Heart Health Matamata* Programme: Supervised exercise programme, education through regular speakers and resource library, peer support and social activities Venue: Fitzone Gym, Meura Street, Matamata Day(s) and time(s): Thursday, 10.30 am Contact person: Charmaine Donaldson Phone: (07) 888-7476 Email: ecdonaldson@clear.net.nz top

MOTUEKA Motueka Healthy Hearts* Programme: Gentle exercise including circuit, walking and other easy options, education and monthly speakers, information library and peer support Day(s) and time(s): Thursday, 9.30 am Venue: St Thomas Church Hall, High Street Contact person: Wendy Brown Phone: (03) 528-8228 Email: hapsfire111@yahoo.co.nz top

NELSON Nelson Cardiac Club* Programme: Supervised gentle exercise, education, information library and peer support Day(s) and time(s): Tuesday and Thursday, 11.00 am Venue: Devine Fitness Centre, 40 Vanguard Street Contact person: Sharon Standish-White Phone: (03) 539-0348 Email: sharon@devinefitness.co.nz  top

OAMARU Whitestone Cardiac Support Group* Programme: Education and peer support Day(s) and time(s): Monday, 1.30 pm (monthly - 2 nd Monday) Venue: Oamaru Club Inc, 32 Severn Street Contact person: Joy Rusbatch Phone: (03) 437-0095 top

PALMERSTON NORTH Ora 3 Young at Heart* Programme: Individual exercise programme, dietary advice, education and peer support Day(s) and time(s): Please phone for information Venue: Ora 3 at The Palms, 445 Ferguson Street, Palmerston North Contact person: Mathew Darby Phone: (06) 358-5573 Email: mathew@ora3.com  CLM Health & Fitness Cardiac Club* Programme: Various exercise options - gym-based, aquatic, walks - monthly guest speaker and peer support Day(s) and time(s): Thursday, 10.30 am Venue: Lido Aquatic Centre, Park Road, Palmerston North Contact person: Vaughan Hope Phone: (06) 356-8010 Email: VAH@clmnz.co.nz Heartbeat Manawatu Programme: Entertainment or guest speaker, social interaction and emotional support.  (Exercise options are available in the community for club members.) Day(s) and time(s): Wednesday, 1.30 pm (last Wednesday or each month) Venue: Senior Citizen Rooms, 323-325 Main Street, Palmerston North Contact person: Jan Gimblett Phone: (06) 357-0205 Email: j.l.gimblett@inspire.net.nz top

ROTORUA Heart of Gold* Programme: Gym-based exercise, information library and peer support Day(s) and time(s): Tuesday and Thursday, 11.00 am; Wednesday, 10.00 am Venue: Golds Health and Fitness, 86 Old Taupo Road(next to Video Ezy) Contact person: Steve & Raewyn Gardiner Phone: (07) 348-8998 Email: raewyn.gardiner@xtra.co.nz top

 

TAURANGA Body+Soul - for over 50's* Programme: Low aerobic exercise, education and peer support Day(s) and time(s): Monday and Friday, 9.15 am; Tuesday, 9.15 am; Wednesday, 9.00 am Venue: Greerton Hall, Cameron Road (Mon & Fri); Wesley Church Hall, 13th Avenue (Tue); City Church Hall (Wed) Contact person: Dianne Mannington Mobile: (07) 576-5031 Email: body+soul@maxnet.co.nz Recycled Teenagers* Programme: Gentle exercise for the mature person or for accident or illness rehabilitation, monthly guest speaker, education library, safe social meeting group and peer support Day(s) and time(s): Monday and Wednesday, 9.00-10.30 am (legion hall); Tuesday, 9.00-10.30 am (church hall); Wednesday, 10.45-11.45 am - gentle exercise in water (fernlands spa) Venue(s): Legion Hall of Frontiersmen, Elizabeth Street West, Tauranga; St Mary's Church Hall, Cnr Girven Road & Marlin Street, Bayfair, Mt Maunganui; Fernlands Spa, 250 Cambridge Road, Tauranga Contact person: Jennifer Butler Phone: (07) 571-1411 Mobile: (027) 206-0776 Email: lochwood@xtra.co.nz

Tauranga Heart Support* Programme: Exercise and education, guest speakers, social activities and peer support Day(s) and time(s): Wednesday, 9.00 am Venue: City Church, Otumoetai Road, Tauranga Contact person: Dianne Mannington Mobile: (07) 576-5031 Email: body+soul@maxnet.co.nz

Global Heart Exercise Group* Programme: Group circuit training, guest speakers, handouts and peer support Day(s) and time(s): Wednesday, 2.00 pm; Friday, 11.00 am Venue: Global Fitness Health Club, 150 Newton Street, Mt Maunganui Contact person: Vikki Searle Phone: (07) 575-0470 Email: rotovegans@xtra.co.nz top

TIMARU South Canterbury Cardiac Support Group Programme: Walking group, physio exercise, short (25 mins) meeting with 'information', guest speaker, social activities and peer support Day(s) and time(s): Monday, 10.00 am (monthly - 1 st Monday); mid-monthly walking group, 10.30 am (lunch/bbq) Venue: Methodist Parish Hall, Woodlands Road, Timaru Contact person: Rosemary Gibson Phone: (03) 688-2362 top

WAIPUKURAU Oxygym Central Hawkes Bay* Programme: Aqua jogging, swimming, circuit training, stretching, education and peer support Day(s) and time(s): Tuesday, 10.30 am Venue: Westpac Indoor Pool, 10 River Terrace, Waipukurau Contact person: Michele Hayes Phone: (06) 858-8972 Email: aqua.wpk@xtra.co.nz top

WANGANUI Cardiac Support Wanganui Programme: General get-together, discussion group, invited speakers, information library, referral to cardiac nurse if required and peer support  Day(s) and time(s): Thursday, 7.30 pm (monthly - 1 st Thursday) Venue: St John Ambulance Rooms, Tawa Street, Gonville, Wanganui Contact person: Christine Rocke Phone: (06) 347-7706 Email: rocke@infogen.net.nz top

WELLINGTON

The Take Heart Club - Hutt* Programme: Supervised gym exercise, pool, weekly walks, speakers on heart health and general interest topics, social activities and peer support Day(s) and time(s): Monday, 10.00 am (walk), Tuesday and Wednesday, 5.00 pm (gym), Wednesday, 5.00 pm (pool) Venue: Hutt Hospital, High Street (exercise programme); The Professionals Meeting Room, Cornwall Street, Lower Hutt (education sessions) Contact person: Dave Harrington Phone: (04) 528-4011 Email: bettyann@xtra.co.nz Website: www.huttcity.com/takeheartclubhutt WELL Heart Manawa Ora Porirua Programme: Wide range of community-based exercise programmes (gym, pool, walking groups), bi-monthly educational programme (seminars, guest speakers, advice), regular social activities (outings, restaurant visits, movie nights), quarterly newsletter, emotional and peer support, and information library Contact person: Marie Gunther Phone: (04) 236-6325 Email: johnmarie.g@xtra.co.nz Website: www.wellheart.org.nz Wellington City Programme: Wide range of community-based exercise programmes (gym, pool, walking groups), bi-monthly educational programmes (seminars, guest speakers, advice), regular social activities (outings, restaurant visits, movie nights), quarterly newsletter, emotional and peer support, and information library. Contact person: Paul Peacock Phone: (04) 918-6386 Facsimile: (04) 385-5363 Email: paul.peacock@ccdhb.org.nz Website: www.wellheart.org.nz top

WESTPORT Westport Heart Club* Programme: Gentle exercise, education, information library, emotional and peer support Day(s) and time(s): Wednesday, 10.00 am Venue: Buller Hospital, Cobden Street Contact person: Susan Taylor Phone: (03) 788-9030 Email: taylorsj@ihug.co.nz top

WHAKATANE Cardiac Support - Eastern BOP Programme: Guest speakers, group discussions, social activities, walks, information library and peer support  Day(s) and time(s): Sunday (bimonthly - 3 rd Sunday) Venue: Disability Resource Centre Contact person: Kath Moeke Phone: (07) 308-2450 Email: h.kmoeke@xtra.co.nz top

WHANGAREI Sport Northland - Kiwi Seniors* Programme: Physical activity sessions (seated), walking groups, peer support, fun and laughter Day(s) and time(s): Monday, 9.30 am; Thursday, 10.15 am Venue: ASB Leisure Centre, Western Hills Drive, Whangarei Contact person: Henrietta Sakey Phone: (09) 437-6395 Email: kfc@sportnorth.co.nz

Whangarei Cardiac Club* Programme: Gentle exercise, walking group, speakers on heart health and general interest topics, and peer support Day(s) and time(s): Thursday, 1.00 pm (monthly - 1 st Thursday) Venue: St John Ambulance Room, Western Hills Drive, Whangarei Contact person: John & Judy Cook Phone: (09) 436-0832 Email: merich@igrin.co.nz top

WHITIANGA, COROMANDEL Mercury Bay Health Support Trust Programme: Guest speakers, education library, social and peer support Day(s) and time(s): Thursday, 1.30 pm (monthly - 1 st Thursday) Venue: Whitianga Social Services, Buffalo Beach Road, Whitianga Contact person: Wendy Algie Phone: (07) 867-1333 Email: mattwendy@xtra.co.nz top

Please note: This page only lists cardiac clubs that are affiliated to the Heart Foundation within the Affiliation Programme.  Cardiac clubs affiliated to the Heart Foundation receive leadership training, advice and guidance, heart health information and support to help people live well with heart disease.  If there is no cardiac club listed in your area, please contact Jennifer Wrigley, National Affiliation Coordinator - Community Liaison, for details of the club nearest to you.

Contacts:

Jennifer Wrigley
National Affiliation Coordinator - Community Liaison 
Phone: (09) 526-8561
Email: jenniferw@nhf.org.nz

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