Diabetes Wellington

Community Organisation

Diabetes Wellington
138 Wakefield Street
Te Aro
Wellington 6011
1186 days ago

No Time to Die - A movie night fundraiser with our friends Light House Cinema

Peggy Bhana-Thomson from Diabetes Wellington

Hello friends! We’re putting on another movie night event fundraiser! This time, our movie fundraiser evening will be held at the Light House Cinema on Sunday 3 October at 8:30pm at 29 Wigan St Te Aro. Tickets will be $20 each. Please arrive early at 8pm for a mix and mingle and for the raffle … View moreHello friends! We’re putting on another movie night event fundraiser! This time, our movie fundraiser evening will be held at the Light House Cinema on Sunday 3 October at 8:30pm at 29 Wigan St Te Aro. Tickets will be $20 each. Please arrive early at 8pm for a mix and mingle and for the raffle draw.

The movie shown for the fundraiser will be the upcoming spy film “No Time to Die,” part of the James Bond series! Starring Daniel Craig, this will be his fifth outing as the fictional British MI6 agent James Bond.

We’ll be carrying out a raffle draw for the evening. Raffle tickets will be $2 each or $5 for 3 tickets. We have got some amazing prizes lined up for the lucky winners which will be drawn on the evening!

Some of our prizes include:

- 1 x $150 Vivo Hair gift voucher, for hair services up to the value of the $150 at any Vivo Salon
- 1x $50 Countdown supermarket voucher
- 1x Lighthouse Cinema complementary voucher- which may be redeemed for one admission to a 2D or 3D session at Light House cinema

We may also have a spot prize for the evening, so keep an eye out!

To book/purchase tickets for the evening, you can do this via:

- Purchasing directly from Diabetes Information Centre, we’re open 10am-4pm week days at Level 1 Anvil House 138-140 Wakefield Street, Wellington City.
- Emailing us at Office@diabeteswellington.org.nz and we will provide you with our bank account number to transfer how many tickets you would like

Gather the troops, your friends and family and come witness a action packed evening and an epic adventure, all for a good cause! Lock that date in and we can’t wait to see you there!

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1335 days ago

How to manage stress through mindfulness and self compassion with Dr Anna Friis..

Peggy Bhana-Thomson from Diabetes Wellington

Date and Time: 25th March 2021 7pm

This 75min webinar is on how stress affects people with diabetes, focusing on tips and techniques on how to reduce stress in your life through mindfulness and self compassion. Diabetes Wellington is pleased to have health psychologist Dr Anna Friis, PhD speak on … View more
Date and Time: 25th March 2021 7pm

This 75min webinar is on how stress affects people with diabetes, focusing on tips and techniques on how to reduce stress in your life through mindfulness and self compassion. Diabetes Wellington is pleased to have health psychologist Dr Anna Friis, PhD speak on this important topic. Anna is a certified Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) teacher and a psychologist. She specialises in mindfulness and compassion-based therapy.
Free for members or $10 for non members. Please get in touch with the office to register for this class if you are not a member of Diabetes Wellington. All members will be emailed the link.

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1335 days ago

Diabetes Wellington - Cooking Class Porirua

Peggy Bhana-Thomson from Diabetes Wellington

Cooking Demonstration - 10th April 2021 at 10.30am

Venue: Mungavin Hall, Mungavin Avenue, Porirua

In this class a range of recipes are demonstrated to show how a diabetes diet can be healthy, practical and full of flavour and interest to the home cook. We hope to see you there, your partner is … View more
Cooking Demonstration - 10th April 2021 at 10.30am

Venue: Mungavin Hall, Mungavin Avenue, Porirua

In this class a range of recipes are demonstrated to show how a diabetes diet can be healthy, practical and full of flavour and interest to the home cook. We hope to see you there, your partner is welcome to come. In the past we have had great feedback on the content and delivery of this class.
The Diabetes Wellington cooking class is not to be missed.
Ring or email the office to register 04 499 5085 or office@diabeteswellington.org.nz
Cost: $10 for members or $15 if coming as a couple. $20 for non members or $25 if coming as a couple.

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1335 days ago

Diabetes Wellington - Education Class for Type 2 Diabetes

Peggy Bhana-Thomson from Diabetes Wellington

Venue: Salvation Army Upper Hutt, 695 Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt.

Date and time: 22nd March 2021 at 10.30am

This one hour talk on self-management is suitable for people who have had Type 2 diabetes for some time and would like a refresher and to be updated on the latest information on how to … View more
Venue: Salvation Army Upper Hutt, 695 Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt.

Date and time: 22nd March 2021 at 10.30am

This one hour talk on self-management is suitable for people who have had Type 2 diabetes for some time and would like a refresher and to be updated on the latest information on how to manage their condition. It is also suitable for people who are newly diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. It will cover topics such as; Latest research and medication available to treat Type 2 diabetes. The latest research and advice on exercise and testing. The difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. This will be done in a friendly supportive environment with a nurse educator from the Hutt Valley DHB. Cost: $5 for members and $10 for non members. All welcome! Ring or email the office to register for this event!

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1335 days ago

Diabetes Wellington Movie Fundraiser 'The Father'

Peggy Bhana-Thomson from Diabetes Wellington

Movie Fundraiser - The Father

The great Anthony Hopkins stars in this emotional drama alongside Olivia Colman about a man who refuses all assistance from his daughter as he ages. As he tries to make sense of his changing circumstances, he begins to doubt his loved ones, his own mind and even the … View more
Movie Fundraiser - The Father

The great Anthony Hopkins stars in this emotional drama alongside Olivia Colman about a man who refuses all assistance from his daughter as he ages. As he tries to make sense of his changing circumstances, he begins to doubt his loved ones, his own mind and even the fabric of his reality. THE FATHER warmly embraces real life, through loving reflection upon the vibrant human condition; heart-breaking and uncompromisingly poignant – a movie that nestles in the truth of our own lives.

Venue: Lighthouse Cuba
Time: Movie starts at 6pm, be there at 5.30pm for raffles and social time.
Movie tickets are $20 each, raffle tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5.
We have some awesome raffle prizes up for grabs that have been donated by our friends in the Wellington community, including a $100 Countdown voucher, two 1 Month Gold Membership vouchers from Exodus Health and Fitness Club, and a $50 Queensgate Shopping Centre voucher. Buy your raffle tickets today to be in the run to win!

Ring or email the office for tickets - 04 499 5085 or office@diabeteswellington.org.nz

Seats are limited, so please book ahead.

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