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Community Events HAMPDEN ST SCHOOL REUNION: Any pupils who attended Hampden St School during the years up to 1950 are invited to an informal reunion at the Suburban Club, 134 Tahunanui Dr from 3pm, Mon 10 March. Check with your class mates to see if they are going & invite them to come along. All welcome. Ron Marris 5467888 STRUGGLING FAMILIES NEED YOUR HELP: Volunteers required to serve on our committee and train as Budget Advisors. Please call 546 9021 THE MELROSE SOCIETY needs your unwanted treasure for their annual Heritage Week sale during April. All proceeds used for restoration/maintenance of historic Melrose House, Brougham St. Items may be left at the cafe - open daily 9am-5pm. Ph. 548 7269 RED PUPPY APPEAL Volunteers needed for an easy 2hrs of collecting for the Blind Foundation in Nelson & Richmond. Fri 28 & Sat 29 March. Contact Carl Horn at 539-1108. VOLUNTEERING with Red Cross Refugee Service is fun & rewarding & gives you an opportunity to work in a team & experience new cultures. Next Volunteer Training Course: 21-23 March. For info contact 548 4978 or jettie.zeestraten@redcross.org.nz COUCH STORIES True Stories Told Live. What DO politicians talk about when they CAN’T talk politics? Find out as a line-up of Labour MPs & local politicians tell true stories about anything EXCEPT politics! 7pm March 7 Old St John’s, Nelson. $15 Book at Everyman. For details of storytellers visit www. couchstories.co.nz FOREST & BIRD: Sun 9 March - Join Sea Week activities at Cable Bay. Meet at 10am to see and identify life in amazing rock pools.. For info Julie ph 545 0989. FOREST & BIRD: Wed 12 March "Nelson runs on seawater" - a presentation by Richard de Hamel to encourage us to appreciate the ocean more. 7.30pm Tahunanui School Hall, Muritai St. PLUNKET BABY BONANZA: Sat 12 April, Hope Hall, 9am-12pm. Over 50 stalls of New, Near New & Secondhand Baby/Childrens Clothes, Toys & Nursery items. Table bookings now open, phone Lisa 5424496 or email footies2012@vodafone.co.nz MIDDAY MUSIC ON SATURDAY: Nelson Cathedral, Anna le Hair-piano. 8 March, 12pm. Hans Uwe HielscherOrgan. Admission by donation. INDOOR BOWLS: Join us for non-serious friday night indoor bowls at St Andrews, top of Songer St. Starting Friday 8 March 7pm. Good social activity with no previous experience needed. Enquiries ph 547 3329. FREE BEGINNERS TANGO CLASS: Sat 8 March, outdoors in the Queens Gardens (Bridge St) midday - 1pm. If raining go to Bar Berlin, 8 Church St. Bring a picnic for afterwards. Contact 027 238 0568, annemaree.therkleson@ gmail.com INTERNATIONAL WOMAN’S DAY 8 March 10am-2pm. Sundial Sq, Richmond. Sponsored by Waimea Soroptomists Organisations, Supporting women & families in Nelson/Tasman. SELF PUBLISHING WORKSHOP: Prolific writer Wendy Scott, who is based on the West Coast, gives advice on self publishing & building an author platform. Constance Barnicoat Room,
Richmond Library, Sun, 9 March, 9.30am-1.30pm. Cost $20 payable at the door. Contact Chrissie ph 5469818. ROCK 'N' ROLL beginners classes begin 6 March 7pm, for 6 weeks.Nelson Suburban Club, $5 per lesson. All welcome, you do not have to be a couple. WOULD YOU LIKE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE and work in a team to support former refugees to resettle in Nelson? It’s fun and rewarding. Full training is provided. Next training course: 21-23- March. For infor contact Red Cross Refugee Services jettie. zeestraten@redcross.org.nz or 548-4978 WRITERS AT LUNCHTIME: Everyone interested in writing is welcome. Wed 5 March, 11.30am-1.30pm, The Prince Albert Hotel, 113 Nile St. Guest speaker at 12.30pm: LaVerne Clark on ‘Breaking Into the American Market’. Admission free. Chrissie 546 9818. FOSTER PARENTS CHANGE LIVES & COMMUNITIES. Training for Child, Youth & Family foster parents is being held in Nelson on 11, 18 & 25 March, 9am-4pm. Ph 989 4200 for info. COMPLIMENTARY COFFEE and cake offered at Atawhai Playcentre on Fri 7 March to celebrate National Playcentre Awareness week. Come & enjoy a morning with us with your family 9.15 to 11.45am. 655 Atawhai Cres.545 0828. ART EXHIBITION at Chateau Rhubarbe, 7 Edward St, Wakefield, by Sandra Monro. Until 28 March. NELSON DOG TRAINING CLUB OPEN DAY: Sun 16 Mar, Hope Domain, 10am-1pm. Displays & participation in Obedience, RallyO, Working Trials, Agility, and Flyball. BBQ, games and prizes. Bring your dog for fun & learning! See our Facebook page or ring 548-1782. Supporting The Nelson Ark. NELSON SAVAGE CLUB Summer Social Variety Night, Wed 12 March, Stoke Primary School Hall. Please bring your own takeaway to eat @ 5.30pm & something for supper. $2 entry includes Raffle. Concert starts @ 7.30pm. Open mic. Enquiries to Anne PH: 547 2660 SOIREE MUSICALE (musical evening) The Playhouse, Mapua. Sun 9 March. Doors open 5pm. Admission by gold coin. Alfresco supper. Ph 9276237 or see www.playhousecafe.co.nz for info. SAVE THE DATE! Brook Waimarama Sanctuary Open Day - Sun 16 March. Bug-man Ruud Klienpaste, themed guided walks, wildlife encounters, music, activities for children, delicious food & coffee available, fun for the whole family! www.brooksanctuary.org NELSON HERITAGE ADVISORY GROUP FORUM 5.30pm, 12 March, Nelson City Council Chamber. Free, all welcome. Speaker Councillor Brian McGurk, Chair Planning & Regulatory Committee. Sarah 546 9187 STOKE SENIORS: Tues 4 Mar: Talented Pianist Warren Fenemor entertains; Weds 5 Mar: Cup Cake decorating Demo; Tues 11 Mar: HOUSIE $5 a card; Weds 12 Mar: The lovely Debbie Preest with sing-a-long piano. Most weekly concerts/events start @ 1.30pm - admission $3 (unless otherwise stated). Includes entertainment & Afternoon Tea. Stoke Seniors Hall, 548 Main Rd, PH: 547-2660 email: stokeseniors@xtra.co.nz NELSON VETS GOLF OPEN Mixed Competition Mon 10 March Nelson Golf club for affiliated golfers 50 years up. Report at 9.30am for 10am start, $6
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entry, good prizes. Val Wilson 5485558 STAR PARTY. View Jupiter, the moon & other stellar objects. Atkinson observatory, Clifton Terrace School. 8.30pm, Fri 7 March. All welcome. Gold coin. YOGA @ WOMAN DAY SPA: 98 Nile St, with Sue Fuller. Tues 9:30-11am $16 or 10 for $130 & Tues lunchtime 12:101pm $13 a class or 4 for $40. For info, call Sue 03 545 2565 or 0279 446 492 email sue@wellbeingworldonline.com. REGULAR EVENTS NELSON COMMUNITY MARKET sells beautiful home grown produce every Friday, the Pocket Park next to Westpac, 53 Bridge St, 10am-2pm. Growers phone Sally 548 8403 or 0211 709 443. SWIMMING GROUP meets every Friday 12.30pm at Ngawhatu Pool. $3 donation to Cancer Society Nelson AqUAROBICS WITH PACIFICA WOMEN'S GROUP. Mon 3pm Ngawhatu Pool. Qualified instructor. Phone Lyn 5473263 or Sandy 5445993. PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meets 1st Thurs of the month 1.30-3.30pm Broadgreen House. Phone Ian 547 3373 for more information. BADMINTON: Nelson Veterans Badminton. Thurs 7.30pm. Stoke Memorial Hall. $3 nightly. 30yrs+ welcome, any ability. Tracey 547 6460 / Janette 547 2366. TABLE TENNIS: Saxton Stadium. Enter your three player team. All levels of play welcome. Email: tt.nelson@xtra.co.nz or Michael 547 3005, Stadium 5479479. NELSON BABYWEARING: Come try different baby carriers from ring slings to woven wraps to structured carriers! Or bring your own carrier if you would like some help. We meet the first Weds every month, 10am, Ecomoon's new Community room, 120 Bridge St. Gold coin Koha for the room hire. JOGGING: Entry level groups in Nelson, Richmond & Mot. Learn how to jog gradually & safely. We focus on enjoyment rather than distance Sarah.H@ sporttasman or Ph Sarah 923 2313. Free. CYCLING: Entry level groups in Nelson & Richmond. Join us for weekly cycles around our wonderful cycleways. Focus is on enjoyment rather than distance Sarah.H@sporttasman or Ph Sarah 923 2313 No Charge WALKING: Entry level groups in Nelson, Richmond & Mot. Join us for weekly walks around our wonderful shared pathways. Focus is enjoyment rather than distance Sarah.H@sporttasman or Ph Sarah 923 2313 No Charge ANTIqUE BOTTLE & COLLECTABLES CLUB meet first Tues every month 7.30pm Suburban Club, Tahunanui. All welcome. Bring your treasures. Phone Judy Pittman 545 2181. TENNIS DOUBLES: Sat, 1pm onwards, all levels catered for, Tahuna Tennis Club, Tahuna Drive. Mike 547 6562. NORDIC WALKING subsidized by the Parkinson's & MS Society. Weds 9:45am & Fri 9:15am. $5 includes pole rentalopen to anyone! Cher 021 872 460. WAIMARAMA COMMUNITY GARDENS "Coffee Morning" every Wednesday at 10:30-12:30 To explore, relax & enjoy the gardens. Waimarama Community Gardens welcomes visitors & volunteers any day. Come for a cuppa on Sun mornings & look around the gardens. Buy fresh produce from the kiosk. Tantragee Rd, The Brook LIGHTHOUSE SPIRITUAL AWARE-
NESS: Mon 7.30pm. Trafalgar St Hall, opp Trailways. Healing, meditation, clairvoyance, talks. All Welcome. Donations appreciated. FB: Lighthouse Nelson CRISIS PREGNANCY SUPPORT: An unexpected pregnancy can be a scary time but there are people who can help. Crisis Pregnancy Support offers a free, confidential service to help you discover the support there is available to enable you to continue with your pregnancy. Call St Luke’s Health centre on 0800 004 277 or visit www.crisispregnancysupport.co.nz. NELSON CITY LUNCHEON CLUB meets 2nd & 4th Mon each month for a meal & invited speaker. Programme at http://nelsoncityluncheonclub.blogspot. co.nz Contact Kathleen 548 2342. ZEN MEDITATION: Every weekday morning 6:25-7:30am at our central city zendo. Also Mon evenings, 7:308:35pm. Instruction given to beginners, Mon evenings. Authentic training in the Mountains & Rivers Order. Contact Gwitha or Nick, Ph 548 9969 FRIENDS OF THE qUEENS GARDENS help keep the Gardens looking their best. We meet weekly to rake & groom. Ellen 546 6533. SOCIAL INDOOR BOWLS: Trafalgar St Hall (opp Trailways) Weds 1.15pm, Fri 1.45pm. No experience necessary. Come check us out. Lea 548 0668. STOKE BOWLING CLUB: Ph 547 7440, 18a Ranui Rd. (behind Stoke School) Mufti bowls every Fri. Names in by 12.45pm STOKE SIT & BE FIT: For men & women. Newcomers welcome Tues 10am, Indoor Bowls stadium Songer St. opp Neale Ave. Contact 5464670/ 0276221878. TOASTMASTERS Develop your personal social confidence by learning the art and skills of public speaking at Madhatters Toastmasters Club. Meetings every Fri 7-8:30am. Kate 548-6636. PRESCHOOLERS AND PARENTS welcome to CHILL-baby boogie followed by time out for parents (child care provided). Morning tea & chat time for parents with regular guest speakers. Newcomers welcome. Mons 9.45am St Stephens Church 65 Tahunanui Dr (opp McD's). VICTORY PLAYCENTRE: 255 Vanguard St, Ph 546 7100 - We offer involvement in your child's learning, freindship, time for yourself, fun, free parent education and more. Come in & see what we can offer. Mon - Fri 9.30 - 12. FOUNDERS PLAYGROUP. 9am12.30pm. Rudolf Steiner based, with qualified co-ordinator. Jaycee room. All welcome. Sandra 9276248 or 027 355 4415 SPACE welcomes babies aged 0-12 months to join our programmes in the Nelson region. SPACE is for first time parents & their babies-weekly sessions include opportunities to meet other parents, discussions on child development & parenting, music & activities. Contact Marie Lenihan 03 545 2017 or lenihans@xtra.co.nz MONEY EDUCATION: Free, fun, informative talks available to groups. Learn some tricks and tips. Money topic and duration is flexible. Call Lisa - Nelson Budget Service Ph. 5469021 to book for your group. SPEED SKATING: Interested in having a go, come along Mon 6:30pm for an hour of speed. Bring bike helmet. Tahunanui Skating rink near back beach. Phone 538 0013.
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