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Coming Soon LIONESS CLUB OF NELSON Coming soon is our annual "jam making project" for meals on wheels recipients in Nelson. We need small glass jars (No larger than 375g please) Telephone Mary 5451768 to arrange collection ANOTHER DIET? Are you addicted to the process, food types or could your life, past and/or present, be affecting your ability to succeed. Qualified Weight Life Coach. FREE INFO EVENING. After Easter, Richmond Library TBA Book your seat at 0220905941 txt or leave message. Ladies Pottery Pampering Workshop, Chocolate Fountain and lots of nibbles to help create your pottery masterpiece. BYO. Book now at Pottering About, 03 545 8041, Friday 30th March, 6:00 till 8:00, $15 entry. ITALIAN FOR BEGINNERS and for Intermediate Level students. A fun and practical ten week course for both levels in the basics of Italian pronunciation and communication-with a dash of culture and music. Wednesdays at Club Italia, 9 Trafalgar Street. Beginners-7 pm, Intermediate level-8pm. Next sessions begin 25th April. Bookings required. For enrolments or more info please phone Joe Rifici 545-6046 GARAGE SALE – Fundraiser for Enner Glynn Playcentre, Saturday 31 March 10am – 1pm. Giant garage sale, sausage sizzle, cake stall. 8 Enner Glynn Road . Wet or fine. Victory Seniors Tuesday April 3rd at 1.30 pm Geoff Starling entertains, cuppa and chat, all welcome. Victory Community Anglican Church 238 Vanguard Street. Any enquiries Shirley 5471433 Waimarama Community Gardens - Composting working bee 10am–12.30pm Wednesday 18 April. Get a $30 voucher off the price of a compost/worm bin. Next general working bee SUNDAY 1 April 2–4pm, and every Sunday during April. 319 Brook St, off Tantragee Rd. Duck Soup Singles Night - Sunday 1 April from 7.30pm at 623 In The City. You'd be a fool to miss it! www.ducksoup. co.nz Nelson Newcomers Network - Newcomers Drop in Centre on Saturday, 7April @ 10am-12pm in 2 Bridge Street and Pub Evening on Tuesday, 10April @ 7.30 pm at Prince Albert Hotel, Nile Street, Nelson. All newcomers welcome. Contact: Chandra nelson@newcomers.co.nz Mixing fun exercise with relaxation and music. Ladies meet new friends and join us for a fun and easy workout followed by relaxation to fab music, at Fairfield House, Mon6pm, Fri 9.15am, suits any level of fitness or age. Call or text Caron 0211 457 162. $5 Angie’s Silver Circuit. Seniors ONLY Light Exercise Circuit helping you with your everyday life build Your Strength & Stability. Improve Balance. Fridays 10.30-11.15am, Just $4 Stoke Seniors. Behind Memorial Hall 548 Main Rd Stoke Turn-up or call Angie on 547 0198 Marybank Garden Club meets on Tuesday, 3 rd April , at 7.30 p.m., in the Pipe Band Hall ,on Paru Paru Road. Robyn Francis will be giving a digital presentation on an elephant sanctuary & National Park in Thailand, also members garden photos. Contact 576 5122 NELSON RAILWAY SOCIETY: the railcar or train will be running from 12:00 noon until 4:00 pm, on Sunday , weather permitting. Armchair Travellers. Saturday 31st March, 7.30pm, St Andrews Church Hall, Upper Songer St. Helen Rimmer shares highlights from her visits to Myanmar. Donation entry. Supper. Angie's AquaFitness Exhilerating Fun & Motivating Aqua Class Superb way to get back into activity. Comfortable no impact environment Be Fitter/Healthier/stronger. All shapes & sizes welcome. Tues 10.45-11.45am, Thurs 6-7pm, $6 Ngawhatu Pool, Stoke Angie 547 0198 Angie's Active Circuit Tone Increase Muscle.Burn Fat in this Fun, Easy Aerobics & Circuit class. Thurs 9.30-10.30am, $5, Tahunanui Presbyterian Church, Muritai Street Angie 547 0198 PEDAL PUSHERS Fantastic new easy indoor cycle session for those who like pedalling without traffic or risk of embarrassment! No fitness level required. Pedal, stretch and balance – perfect. Call 539 0116 for more info or simply turn up at 11am on Thursday at migym, Buxton Square to try it out. Citizens Advice Bureau Would you like to find out more about the Citizens Advice Bureau? Come along and hear Heather Thomas from the CAB on Wednesday 11th April, 11am in the Quiet Room of the Cathedral. Star Party. View the moon and Mars. Atkinson Observatory, Clifton Terrace School. Friday 30th March, 830PM. All welcome, weather permitting. wildlands.nelson@xtra.co.nz Astronomy Public Meeting. Astronomy topics. Cawthron Meeting Rooms, Milton St, Thursday 12th April 730PM. All welcome.
Waimea Tramping Club: Sunday 1 April, Takaka Hill Walkway and Harwoods Hole, easy, ph Katie 547 7850 or Julian 542 3147. Easter 6-9 April, Lake Christabel, moderate, ph Chris 544 7038 or Robert 544 0142. MECCANO models, Hornby trains, hands-on exhibits, Stoke Memorial Hall, Friday 6th - Sunday 8th April, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Model displays to enthuse children of all ages. Entrance charge. Forest and Bird, Tree Planting every Sat and Sun Paremata Flat Cable Bay, 8 to 5, till 10,000 trees get in the ground, all help appreciated, make a day of it, bring friends, spade and solid foot wear, contact Ian 5459018 Free Public Talk: The Stillness Within April 12, 7pm, The New Hub, Nelson Practical meditation advice for finding peace in daily life. Everyone welcome Details: meditateinwellington.org/nelson Free Introduction to Bridge: Apr. 23rd. at Nelson Bridge Club. 21 Haven Rd. (opp. Anzac Park). No partner needed. To be followed by10 Easy Steps to Playing Bridge: Apr. 30th. For enquiries phone Helen 545 0308 or you may wish to register Email nelsonbridge@ts.co.nz Saturday 31 March 2012 11am at Elma Turner Library, Halifax St Nelson. Nelson police photographer Chris Gladstone talks about the book ‘Christchurch 22.2: beyond the cordon’ and his experience taking some of the featured photographs following the February Christchurch earthquake. Free event but bookings are essential as limited availability. Contact Andrea King, ‘phone 03 546-0403 or andrea.king@ncc.govt.nz for more information and for bookings THE NAYLAND BADMINTON CLUB: Come and join in at the Stoke Memorial Hall on Wednesdays starting 25 April 2012. Juniors: years 3 to 7 from 4.00 pm to 5.30 pm. Seniors: years 8 to 13 from 5.30 pm to 7.00 pm. Includes a warm up followed by coaching and then organised games. Players need no experience and racquets and shuttlecocks are provided. Costs: $4.00 Casual, $35.00 for a term, $55 for two children or $75.00 for three children. Enquiries to Aimee on 027 6979270, or Sue 547 2484. Cushion Theatre Productions "The Adventures of Pinocchio" Pinocchio tumbles from one disastrous situation to another in search of adventure. On 16th & Tue 17th of April 10.30am &1.30pm daily at The Muritai Centre, Tahunanui. Reservations ph Tahunanui Kindergarten 5485345. Tickets $11 pp.This is a Tahunanui Kindergarten fundraiser Bizarre Bazaar To be held Saturday April 21st at Stoke Memorial Hall. Deadline to book a stall March 31st. Opportunity for Richmond and Nelson Crafty people to clear their cupboards and sell surplus and redundant stock. Enquiries to Judith ajwastney@xtra.co.nz Phone 545 0271 or Anne jellicoe.anne@gmail.com 547 7899 Support Group - For Carers and Partners with Cancer. Free programme starting Tuesday 3 April 2012 for 4 weeks. 7.00pm to 8.30pm. Phone Cancer Society 03 539 3662 to register Living Well – a support and education programme for those recovering from, or coping with cancer. Starts Tuesday 8 May 2012 and is a free 6 week programme. 5.30pm – 7.30pm. Phone Cancer Society 03 539 3662 to register Lest We Forget 2012, Nelson’s unique, fully interactive, living history, family orientated ANZAC event – discover, learn and remember. WET OR FINE, 10am – 4pm on Saturday April 21st, Sunday April 22nd and ANZAC Day April 25th . Founders Park Nelson $2 entry for all ages. www.dramatix.co.nz Sun City Rockers, Rock and Roll Dance Saturday 31st March 2012 7.30pm at Nelson Suburban Club Band – Make Shift Broadgreen Historic House: 276 Nayland Road. "A Needlework Extravaganza" Exhibition of Heritage Quilts and Embroideries, including one of the oldest-known quilts in NZ. Embroideries through the decades, featuring some war time works. Open daily 10.30 to 4.30 except Good Friday . Exhibition runs from 2nd to 29th April - Adults $6. Seniors $5. Children $2. An activity for children included during school holidays. Be a CAB Volunteer. Skills Needed: Common Sense, Life Experience, Enquiring mind! Contact: Citizens Advice Bureau Nelson Tasman, ph 5482117, cab.nelson@xtra.co.nz . Applications for training close 2 April. REGULAR EVENTS Nelson Newcomers Network Looking for wider social connection? Visit Newcomers Coffee Morning (First taste of NNN) - every Wednesday 10.30am at Deville café, New Street, Nelson. Contact: Chandra nelson@newcomers.co.nz for details. English Conversation Group weekly meetings every Wednesday 4.30.to 6.00pm in the main hall behind Trinity Church, Nile Street. International Students, New Residents
and visitors very welcome. For information phone Bill Kearns 548.5844 Social Table Tennis Monday & Friday - 9am - noon Monday & Friday - 9am - noon Wednesday Club Night - 7pm - 9pm$4 per person or $10 per family Bats provided Non-marking footwear essential ph Stadium 5479479 or Karen - 5473005 Sport Tasman Club Recreation 9 Cambridge St, Richmond 5443955$4 FITNESS EASYBEAT Mon&Fri 9am EASE IN2 EASYBEAT: Mon&Fri 11:15am SHAPEUP: Mon&Fri 10:10am SIT & be FIT: Fridays 11:15am Saxton Seniors Walking Group When: Tuesday and Thursday Time: 9.30-10.30am Cost: $4.00. This is social and safe older adult activity for those at risk of a fall. This includes a walk on our indoor all-weather walking track and a falls prevention strength and balance circuit, finishing off with morning tea. Music and Movement: a fun-filled interactive music programme for preschoolers and their parents with Morning tea & playgroup. Term time on Wednesday and Friday 9:45am at the Salvation Army, 57 Rutherford Street, Nelson - Gold coin entry. Contact 5484807. Veteran Badminton players (over 30) are most welcome to join us in the Stoke Hall, Main Road, every Thursday night at 7.30pm for recreational play. Contact Tracey 547 6460 for more information SIT AND BE FIT. Stoke Methodist church in the lounge. Neale Ave. Tuesdays 10 am till 11am. Donation $2 coin for Arthritis NZ.Phone 5464670. Friday Community Market, Tory St 10 am-1pm. For Sale: Fresh produce from local home gardens. Bring your surplus to sell! Ph: 5488403 MAINLY MUSIC Music fun for pre-schoolers & their caregivers Every Thursday, 10:30am held at Destiny Cafe - 75 Pascoe St, Tahunanui$3 donation + morning tea provided Contact Susannah on: 5486555 Playgroup, Bring you pre schooler along for a morning of fun and friendship at Nelson Baptist Playgroup, Thursday mornings 9.30am - 11.30am. 193 Bridge Street, All Welcome, contact Cheryl 547 6838 Stoke Playcentre Community family based centre for children birth to school age providing a supportive educational environment for families. 4 Ranui Rd. ph. 5477299, email NELSON.PLAYCENTRES@xtra.co.nz or www.Playcentre.org. nz Youth Group Friday nights 6.30pm-8pm during term time at St. Peter's church 746 Atawhai Drive. Ph Jeff Cotton 545 1185 Nelson City Social Brass Band (a sub group of Nelson City Brass Inc.) meets each Wednesday, 7pm at the bandrooms Hathaway Tce Nelson. Brass and percussion musicians are most welcome to come along and play brass band music at a social level with our group. Enquiries to Peter telephone 5451768; email peter.goodman@xtra.co.nz SPACE is looking for babies aged 0-3months to join our programmes in the Nelson region. SPACE is for first time parents and their babies - weekly sessions include opportunities to meet other parents, discussions on child development and parenting, music and activities. Contact Marie Lenihan 03 545 2017 or lenihans@xtra.co.nz SPORT TASMAN Club Recreation 9 Cambridge Street, Richmond. 5443955 EASE in2 CYCLING: Mon 1:00pm Wed 1:00pm $4 CLUB50: Tues 9:30am, seniors, social recreation & outings. NEW member welcome $3 WALKING GROUP: FREE Mon 9:30am FUN HOUSIE with prizes Designed for those with special requirements, every Friday starts 10th Feb 2-4pm $3 Create cooking group meets fortnightly on Fridays @ 10am Great learning new ideas. Ph 5478108 or 0274435507, Sharyn Zumba meets weekly on Monday and Weds from 4.30 till 5.30pm, 75 Pascoe St Nelson Ph5486555 MORRIS DANCING: Nelson Morris practice every Thursday evening at Trafalgar Street Hall, (opposite Trailways) from 7.30 pm. New dancers and musicians welcome. Contact: Jan King 545 2546 Scottish Country Dancing. The Nelson Club dance on Thursday nights 7.45pm at the YMCA in Toi Toi St. New dancers are invited to join us, no partner needed. For more details please contact Kelly 547-5721. OFF YOUR ROCKERS CHOIR. Need males, 60 and over who would like to have fun singing with 30 cheerful women and 5 lively men. No auditions. Phone Robyn 539 4724 Nelson Male Voice Choir. Meet each Monday, 6.45pm at Nelson School of Music. New members very welcome, especially tenors. Singing is stimulating, and fun! Come along or call Ernie Tarling on 548 7291.
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