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    • Your Stories
    • Our Team
    • Our Supporters
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  • Get Support
    • Our Services
    • What is Dementia?
    • Resources
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Marion Kennedy Club

Marion Kennedy Club provides social and cognitive stimulation for the person with dementia whilst also giving the carer respite. Referrals are required. 


MKC club days are available in Palmerston North, Feilding, Levin & Dannevirke.


PALMERSTON NORTH

Operates Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

10-3pm

3 Elliot Street, Palmerston North

FEILDING

Operates Monday and Friday

10-3pm

14 Bowen Street, Feilding

LEVIN

Operates Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

10-3pm

Cnr of Power & Parker Street, Levin

DANNEVIRKE

Operates Thursday

10-1pm

Beside the Carnegie Hall

Allardice Street, Dannevirke


Meals and refreshments are provided.

Want to join the MKC?

Referrals can be made by the carer or families, Supportlinks, Health Professionals, Support Agencies or by self referral. 

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2025 survey responses

"Increased confidence and self-esteem"

"Increased confidence and self-esteem"

"Increased confidence and self-esteem"

"Anchors her week."

"Fun, empowering and welcoming"

"Increased confidence and self-esteem"

"Increased confidence and self-esteem"

"We are grateful for the difference the MKC club is making in our lives." 

"The highlight of the week"

"Increased confidence and self-esteem"

"Companionship, friendliness and activities"

"Gives her motivation to get out more."

"Companionship, friendliness and activities"

"Getting out of the house and meeting people AND HAVING FUN!"

"Companionship, friendliness and activities"

"I can be myself"

"Getting out of the house and meeting people AND HAVING FUN!"

"Getting out of the house and meeting people AND HAVING FUN!"

"Getting out of the house and meeting people AND HAVING FUN!"

"Getting out of the house and meeting people AND HAVING FUN!"

"Getting out of the house and meeting people AND HAVING FUN!"

MKCs also provide respite for carers

"A lifesaver!"

Keeps my circle of support healthy

Keeps my circle of support healthy

Keeps my circle of support healthy

Keeps my circle of support healthy

Keeps my circle of support healthy

"I use the time to stay connected with friends." 

"Gives me 'me time'”

Keeps my circle of support healthy

"Gives me 'me time'”

"Gives her motivation to get out more."

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