Ponsonby Community Centre

Life Drawing
2026-04-02 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-04-09 09:30 - 12:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Johnny Mitchell Hall, 20 Ponsonby Terrace, Auckland, 1011, New Zealand
The Life Drawing classes do not run during the school holidays

Tai Chi for Health
2026-04-02 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-07 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-04-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Freda Stark Hall, 20 Ponsonby Terrace, Auckland, 1011, New Zealand
Tai Chi offers gentle, low-impact movement that helps improve balance, coordination, and focus—all common challenges after a concussion or brain injury. The slow, mindful pace supports neuroplasticity and calm regulation of the nervous system. Practising in a group creates a sense of connection and belonging, helping reduce isolation and support emotional wellbeing.
Referrals from Headway Trust only pay $5!!

To register, email info@ponsonbycommunity.org.nz
Tai Chi for Health programs are accessible for just about anyone, they are easy-to-learn; safe and effective for health. Dr Paul Lam and a team of tai chi and medical experts created these programs by combining authentic traditional tai chi, up-to-date medical knowledge and teaching methods. The programs are designed to empower people to improve health and wellness. These programs are proven by medical studies to be safe and effective, improve health, and support the management of many chronic conditions. The CDC (Centre for Disease Control and Prevention) recommends Tai Chi for Arthritis, Arthritis Foundations and many organizations around the world support TCH. A wide range of Instructional DVDs and other products are available. Worldwide over 15,000 certified instructors are teaching the programs.” http://taichiforhealthinstitute.org/.
(Qigong/Tai Chi for Health program information from: www.smilingdragon.co.nz)
About your instructor: Pauline Wood

I was introduced to Dr Paul Lam model of Tai Chi during my last OT practicum and found it’s designed to be accessible to anyone, regardless of injury, disability, health, etc. Early in my own recovery, my balance and cognitive function was inhibited, Tai Chi came to mind and I joined a class at Auckland Integrated Health, Northcote, Auckland in 2019. Being prone to falls, I found Tai Chi also helped to re-program my autonomic system which has helped in preventing falls. I also found learning Tai Chi enjoyable and relaxing, which was in concurrence with other group members. In 2020, I started on my journey to become a Tai Chi instructor and started running a weekly class at Headway: Brain Injury Auckland, in Epsom.
Currently as a registered Tai Chi Instructor, I also run a fortnightly class via zoom with Concussion Management Strategies, Toronto, Canada; and weekly classes in person classes around Auckland.

AA Rush Hour
2026-04-02 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-09 17:00 - 18:00
https://aa.org.nz/locations/ponsonby-community-centre/

Four Winds Yoga
2026-04-02 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-04-06 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-04-09 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-04-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Freda Stark Hall, 20 Ponsonby Terrace, Auckland, 1011, New Zealand

FREE Seniors Yoga
2026-04-03 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-06 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-10 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Freda Stark Hall, 20 Ponsonby Terrace, Auckland, 1011, New Zealand
Ponsonby Community Centre and the Waitemata Local Board have joined forces to provide a free yoga class for local seniors. Taught by Iyengar certified Sally Haydon, the classes focus on strength and balance, with an individual based approach for those who need help in particular areas.
No registration is required to begin with – just turn up!
We are now an accrediated Strength and Balance programme through Live Stronger for Longer!

Saturday Night Live! Narcotics Anonymous
2026-04-04 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-04-11 18:30 - 19:30 | Johnny Mitchell Hall, 20 Ponsonby Terrace, Auckland, 1011, New Zealand
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Niki Loe - Glow classes
2026-04-06 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-04-07 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-04-13 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-04-14 09:00 - 10:00
With great love, I support humans who are
✓ Stressed and overwhelmed!!
✓ Feeling lost, wiped out and overwhelmed
✓ Feeling constantly busy but always behind.
✓ Struggling with hormonal health: Endometriosis, PCOS, peri-menopause, menopause, PMS, PMT, PMDD
✓ Feeling confused about the overwhelming amount of information on health and nutrition but wanting to know what’s right for YOUR body
✓ Feeling bloated, struggling with digestive distress & unexplained discomfort – Let’s work on transforming your gut health together
✓ Craving more joy in their lives
✓ Experiencing physical pain and restrictions – You deserve to live a pain free life in a body that feels free!
Glow is a 60 min movement class designed for you to love your body. Using the core and alignment principles of Pilates, the strength and flexibility of yoga and the freedom of dance.
To book https://www.nikiloe.com/classes

Russian Playgroup
2026-04-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-13 10:00 - 12:00
РУССКАЯ ИГРОВАЯ ГРУППА
Приглашаем семьи с детьми от рождения до пяти лет на русскую игровую группу!
Наша группа проходит по понедельникам с 10.00 до 12.00 в общественном центре Понсонби (Ponsonby Community Centre) по адресу 20 Ponsonby Terrace, Ponsonby, Auckland 1011. Взнос $2 с семьи. До скорой встречи!
Russian Playgroup
We would like to invite families with children 0 to 5 to the Russian playgroup 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Mondays during term time at Ponsonby Community Centre (20 Ponsonby Terrace, Ponsonby, Auckland 1011). $2 per family. See you soon!
Play grpoup is not on during the school holidays

AA Happy Destiny
2026-04-06 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-04-13 19:30 - 20:30 | Gluepot Room, 20 Ponsonby Terrace, Auckland, 1011, New Zealand

Ponsonby Playgroup
2026-04-07 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-04-14 09:30 - 12:00 | Freda Stark Hall, 20 Ponsonby Terrace, Auckland, 1011, New Zealand
Ponsonby Playgroup provides a relaxed and friendly meeting place for parents/caregivers and a safe environment for free play for preschool children. Playgroup is led by the Coordinator Genevieve Bassett, who creates different fun activities for the children every week.
Playgroup is in the Freda Stark and Johnny Mitchell halls every Tuesday during the school terms – 9am-12pm.
We request a donation of $4 per child or $5 for a family. This covers materials for creating and play as well as out Music Man, Antonio who entertains the children every week.
Playgroup does not run during the school holidays

AA Rainbow
2026-04-07 18:00 - 19:00
Open meetings are available to anyone interested in Alcoholics Anonymous’ program of recovery from alcoholism. Nonalcoholics may attend open meetings as observers.
LGBTQIA+ and friends Rainbow Reflections
https://aa.org.nz/locations/ponsonby-community-centre/

AA Expect Miracles
2026-04-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Freda Stark Hall, 20 Ponsonby Terrace, Auckland, 1011, New Zealand
