“We all need help at some point.’’

That is the key message behind the Seniors Cuppa & Chat at Alexandra Community House tomorrow.

The afternoon is an initiative from the Alexandra Council of Social Services to help keep the area's retirees informed and connected.

Alexandra Community House manager Carole Gillions said it was important for people, particularly seniors, to be made aware of the services available in the community, especially as there were always new people choosing to retire to the town.

“We all need help at some point so we just want people to know there’s information available and here’s an opportunity for connection,’’ Carole said.

“I often find there can be a sort of “that other person is worse off than me, I don’t need support” – sometimes you don’t need it right then and there.’’

There were a range of services available to support people in the community “but you don’t know what you don’t know’’.

“It’s import to get the information out there – it may not be for the individual, it may be for a friend or family member.’’

Age Concern, Alzheimers Otago, Family Works, the Stroke Foundation, Central Otago Budget Advice and the Alexandra Friendship Group would all share about their services as well as the Alexandra Community Advice Network volunteer drivers and Central Otago Reap’s digital safety training.

Afternoon tea would be provided, offering a space for connection.

Seniors Cuppa & Chat is at Alexandra Community House tomorrow between 1.30pm and 3pm.

While the information is targeted to those aged 65 plus, all are welcome.