Tōtara Club – Dementia Day Care

Sustainable solutions – healthy living

The Tōtara Club is a community dementia day care service. It provides interactive day care for people diagnosed with mild to moderate dementia. Each club member has an individualised programme to meet their specific strengths and needs. The Tōtara Club also supports the family/whānau of people with dementia.

The daily programme runs from 10.00am to 3.00pm Monday to Friday with lunch provided, and activities are designed to maintain and improve physical, social, cultural and cognitive well-being.

Location:

Windsor Park Baptist Church complex
550 East Coast Road, Windsor Park, Auckland

Who is eligible?



Potential members will:

Have a confirmed diagnosis of mild-moderate dementia
Be relatively independent with self care skills

How to access this service

Referrals through Needs Assessment Service Coordination (NASC) at

Te Whatu Ora Waitematā; or private members directly through Equip.

If you would like further information, please contact the Tōtara Club Team on 09 477 2637 or Email us.

Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) | starts 21 July

by Emma Baker | 11/06/2026 | Events, Kete Hauora | Kaumātua | 0 Comments

Staying mentally and socially active helps people living with dementia, maintain usual activities and mental well-being for longer.

Tōtara Club Creativity, Connection and a Tree of Owls

by Emma Baker | 10/06/2026 | Kete Hauora | Kaumātua, News | 0 Comments

The latest artwork to emerge from Tōtara Club is a striking piece of art that created a fantastic opportunity for creativity, conversation, and sense of achievement. While the finished piece is beautiful, the process itself was just as meaningful. Facilitated by...

Small Words, Big Impact – Leading with Curiosity

There’s a moment most of us recognise. “Hey, how’s your day going?”“Good, thanks. Yours?” And just like that, the conversation is over before it even began. For lots of people, opening up doesn’t come naturally. Some of us were never really shown how to open up....

The Early Signs of Dementia Mate Wareware – What I Wish I’d Known Sooner

Not all dementia journeys begin with obvious memory loss. Roger shares what he wishes he had understood earlier — from subtle behaviour changes to the importance of seeking support. His reflections may help other families recognise when something isn’t quite right.

Coping with Anxiety During Uncertainty

When severe weather, emergencies, or ongoing disruptions affect our communities, it’s common for strong emotions to surface. In Aotearoa, many of us have lived through floods, cyclones, earthquakes, fires, or extended states of emergency. Even if you were not directly...

Use your body’s senses to change your emotional state

Sensory modulation is a term used for the way our brain responds to stimulation of our senses, often through deliberate actions to lead to improved wellbeing. And the best thing is - anyone and everyone can use sensory modulation. What is sensory modulation? Sensory...