Social Activities and Red Tulip Membership

There are a variety of social activities available regionally where you can connect with others from your Parkinson’s community. These social activities are led by dedicated volunteers in Action Groups. If you would like to participate in social activities and/or vote for members to our board, become a member today.

Monthly Meetings and Regular Seminars

These gatherings can include guest speakers presenting on topics  of interest to people with Parkinson’s as well as being a great way for people with Parkinson’s to connect with each other.

Parkinson's social activities elderly people boxing

Exercise Classes

Get boxing or participate in other exercise groups, while you connect with others and get fit and healthy at the same time.

Red Tulip Walks

Red Tulip Walks are a fun way to enjoy nature and raise funds and awareness of Parkinson’s in the community. Recent Red Tulip Walks have been held in Mt Manganui, Rotorua, and Manawatu as well as a 16 kilometre trek through the Cape Wildlife Sanctuary in Hawkes Bay.

two elderly man selling red tulip for parkinson's

Social Get Togethers

You could head out for a night of bowling, join an exercise class or mingle with people who have Parkinson’s over coffee. There are a variety of social activities available regionally for people living with Parkinson’s.

Become a member, participate in social activities and vote for trustees to our board.

For an annual fee of $30 you can have access to a variety of activities and connect with others in your community. As a Red Tulip Member, you are invited to local events and activities held by our dedicated volunteers in Action Groups and can vote for trustees to our board. Please note that regions have different social activities available.

A Red Tulip Walk

A community based fundraising walk held to support families affected by Parkinson’s. Recently our regional Action Group held a Red Tulip Walk and created this video.

Our Action Group Locations

Social activities are led by our local volunteer Action Groups and are in many regions throughout Aotearoa New Zealand. If you are keen to join a local group's social activities complete the Red Tulip Membership form below.