Alexandra or Clyde Retirees

If you live in Alexandra or Clyde, your first stop to find out all you need to know is Alexandra Community Advice Network (ACAN), based in Alexandra Community House, 14 – 20 Centennial Avenue.

ACAN is open from 9:00am – 3:00pm Monday to Friday. Here, you will be able to find a friendly face and someone who can point you to local events, clubs, and services.

You can also collect a welcome pack and a hardcopy of their up-to-date local database.

Your local hub for advice and information

If you do not have access to a vehicle, ACAN coordinates a Volunteer Driver Scheme. This service operates from 9:00am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.

Contact ACAN to find out more: Phone

• (03) 448 7771
• 020 4171 9840
• Or email [email protected]

You can learn more through the Alexandra/Clyde local directory.

Cromwell Retirees

Your first port of call in Cromwell, is to visit Cromwell Community House at 5 Murray Terrace, for all you need to know. Alternatively, you can call Beth or Karen at 03 445 1690.

Cromwell Newcomers Network run by Sharon Smid is your gateway to meeting new people, finding out local knowledge and joining a range of activities around the area. Email Sharon at [email protected] or text/call on 022 1113 083.

There is also the Care and Friendship group that meets every second Wednesday at the Catholic Church Hall from 11:00am – 3:00pm (cost $10 per head or $15 per couple). For those who need help with lifts, that can be organised. Call or text Noeline Watson at 03 445 1157 or 027 697 3543. Email: [email protected] The Care and Friendship group is currently in recess but will resume again on the 30 July 2025.

Cromwell Friendship Club has about 100 members and they meet once a month, the third Monday at 10:00am. Contact Belinda on 027243 2664.

The St John Health Shuttle travels from Central Otago to Dunedin for health-related appointments. It leaves the Big Fruit at 7:30am and arrives in Dunedin at 10:45am, leaving Dunedin Hospital at 2:30pm. Payment by donation. Call 0800 103 046 for more information.

The Cromwell Bowling Club on 50 Alpha Street offers a warm welcome to everyone.

Fine Thyme Belles are an all-women singing group – friendly, fun and supportive. For more information or to sign up contact Susie 021 0670055.

Cromwell Menz Shed – enquires call Dennis Booth at 027 235 5777 or email [email protected]

WEEDS – Widows, coffee and chat. First Saturday in the month at Forage Cafe 12:00pm.

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