​​Our Why? “Sharing is Caring": replaying sport-inspired stories can generate hope, happiness and positive health outcomes amongst older adults feeling social disconnected.
 

Our Who? Sporting Memories Club's (SMCs) (re)connect seniors living within the same local community. They offer a safe place for those aged 50+, including those living with dementia, depression and/or loneliness.

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Where & When? Club Champions need to provide a regular time and an easily accessible arena for members to come together. This could be a community/seniors hall, a sports club, a library, a marae, an RSA, a retirement village. Members require a room with enough chairs and suitable bathroom facilities for all attendees. Kitchen facilities are a bonus.

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Our How? The foundation helps local Champions to establish a sustainable age-friendly environment that becomes the home to a weekly SMC fixture.

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Our What? A SMC fixtures typically lasts between 90-120 minutes, including a half-time (tea) break. There is no agenda or formula to follow, but club membership should be free and for life. The ideal size for a single weekly fixture is 12-15, ensuring that everyone feels included and gets the opportunity to share their story. Clubs attracting more than 20 members may want to run more than one fixture per week.