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Community Notices SMART COOKING - cooking on a budget, learn tips for cooking for one, prepare and share a meal together. only $12 for 6 weeks, starting monday 16 January at tahunanui community centre, 55 muritai st, 548 6036 communitycentre@tahunanui.org FIT4FUN - light exercise made fun, all welcome. $2 per session starting weekly friday 20 January 1.30-3pm at tahunanui community centre, 55 muritai st, 548 6036 communitycentre@tahunanui.org FRIENDS OF the Queen's gardens. we meet weekly to help keep the gardens looking their best. enjoy the flowers and trees, summer volunteers welcome, ph ellen 546 6533 for details. EFFECTIVE SPEAKING 6-session short course: do something for yourself, gain confidence, turbo charge your communication and presentation skills. mondays from 13th february to 20th march 2017. 7pm-9pm richmond library. cost $300pp. earlybird registration $250 if paid by 31st January. places limited, register early. call linda 021910621 or nissa 5419747 www. powertalknelson1.wordpress.com. SING HU, a love song to god, to help you experience divine love and inner peace. wednesday 5 30 to 6 00 at 44c bronte st ph lyndy 5481450 or 0211567914. me/cfs fm support nelson bays. find support with others who understand. come and join our small informal group, third monday of month, suter cafe in the city, halifax st, 2.30pm strengthtogethernelson@gmail.com. NElSON NEwbIES - walking groups each tuesday and friday at 10 am - meet people and explore nelson, stoke, richmond on foot – for info phone karin 547 4461. VOlUNTEER GUIDES needed for broadgreen historic house, stoke. great opportunity to meet locals and tour-
ists visiting nelson’s unique heritage treasure. involves 3 hour shifts rostered fortnightly or monthly. to find out more contact mary at marygavin58@gmail. com or phone bev 5479567. FREE HEAlTH and lifestyle check with ros (registered nurse) at the sallies health & lifestyle programme. tuesday and thursday 9.30-1.30 (school terms) at the salvation army, 57 oxford st. ph 5448140. drop in for a pre-christmas assessment! HOlISTIC PUlSING sessions at nelson women's centre every monday. session are 50-minutes; by gold coin donation. ring 546 7986 to book. session times are: 10.30am, 11.30 am, 1pm, 2pm AlCOHOlICS ANONyMOUS is alcohol causing problems for you in your life? want to stop drinking but cant? maybe we can help. support meetings every day. ring 0800aaworks 0800 229 6757. MOTUEKA AERO ClUb is having an open day on sunday the 8th of January from 11am to 3pm. it will be a chance for the public to come along and talk to our members and see their planes. we will also be doing trial flights from $70. FOOD, is it a problem for you? are you suffering from anorexia, bulimia, obesity and/or compulsive eating? overeaters anonymous works. ph 0226730237. meetings held weekly. all welcome. NElSON RAIlwAy at founders park. the railcar will be operating on saturday and sunday this weekend, on demand, between 11am and 4pm. adults $5 children $3. the railcar will not be running if wet. school holidays the railcar will operate daily from 17th - 29th dec. HOlISTIC PUlSING SESSIONS at nelson women's centre every monday. session are 50-minutes; by gold coin donation. ring 546 7986 to book in. session times are: 10.30am, 11.30 am, 1pm, 2pm wAKAPUAKA TENNIS ClUb wel-
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comes new players. if you are interested in getting fit while having fun with friendly people join us on sunday mornings 9.30 to 11 and/or wednesday evenings 5.30 to 7.00. next to north nelson country club on the state highway 6. racquets provided…any level catered for. free health and lifestyle check with ros (registered nurse) at the sallies health & lifestyle programme. tuesday and thursday 9.30-1.30 (school terms) at the salvation army, 57 oxford st. ph 5448140. drop in for a pre-christmas assessment! SOCIAl INDOOR bOwlS. every wed. and fri. 1.15 to 4.00 pm. trafalgar st. hall, opposite trailways. come along and join in the fun. ph roger 5466562 or maria 5489006. NElSON RAIlwAy founders park. the railcar is operating saturday on demand, 11am - 4pm, if fine. the train operates on sunday, on the hour from 11am - 4pm. adults $5 children $3. Survivors and Thrivers. if you have or have had cancer, supporting someone with cancer come along and meet others in this friendly atmosphere. phone 539 1137 for details mindfulness and relaxation tuesdays 1pm fairfield house $3 donation to cancer society 539 1137 Have you ever thought of becoming a volunteer? are you a community organisation looking for volunteers, training, info or advice? check out our website www.volunteernelson.org.nz ph 546 7681. lEARNING ADVENTURES - 2017 rego! extension classes for ages 6-8,8-12 year olds: science, tech, engineering, art, maths, and societal ethics with likeminded peers. www.ministryofinspiration.org. 021-779-839 leanne. SUMMER FUN - day camps for science, tech, engineering, art, maths, and societal ethics (steams). see website details, rego soon! www.ministryofinspiration.org. 021-779-839 leanne.
probus club of nelson city welcomes men and women as new members. next meeting 10.00 am, thursday 9th february at nelson golf club, 38 bolt road, tahunanui. phone Jennifer 548 0272. HAbITAT FOR HUMANITy restore are looking for volunteers! we need help in all areas of the shop – sorting donations, building and repairs, customer service, social media, cleaning and more! 03 547 4626. REFUGEE RESETTlEMENT: what, why, where and how. Join the nZ red cross for a public talk and find out more. monday 12th december, 12:30pm elma turner library. wERE JESUS healings based on divine law? can these laws heal my life? wwww.christianscience.com. NElSON ElECTRONIC organ and keyboard club final meeting for 2016 at stoke school hall tuesday 6 december at 7.30 pm. phone yvonne 545 0954 for further information. ANTIQUE bOTTlE & collectables club meet on the first tuesday of month at 7.30pm at broadgreen house. informal, informative and friendly. bring along your treasures. wRITERS AT lUNCHTIME all welcome on wednesday december 7 between 11.30am – 1.30pm at the prince albert, 113 nile street, nelson. end of year social with raffle and quiz. bring a wrapped book for mystery gift exchange. contact chrissie on 03-5469818.. NElSON RAIlwAy at founders park. the railcar will be operating on saturday and sunday this weekend, on demand, between 11am and 4pm. adults $5 children $3. the railcar will not be running if wet. RICHMOND COMMUNITy CHRISTMAS DINNER sun. 25th dec. richmond primary school hall koha entry from 11.30am families welcome. plenty of parking at this alcohol free event. all details from richmond mall & age
concern. prizes donated by the warehouse (richmond) and others. ph 544 8844 or email church.onhill@xtra.co.nz. NElSON ElECTRONIC ORGAN and keyboard club final meeting for 2016 at stoke school hall tuesday 6 december at 7.30 pm. phone yvonne 545 0954 for further information. HEART FOUNDATION - free blood pressure and general health checks with the heart foundation for nelson public . ANTIQUE bOTTlE & collectables clubmeet on the first tuesday of month at 7.30pm at broadgreen house. informal, informative and friendly. bring along your treasures. NElSON PHIlATElIC SOCIETy - the club for stamp collectors and philatelists. next meeting tuesday, december 13th, 7:15pm at stoke school. competition theme "stars" the sky sort. dutch auction. all welcome. no January meeting. ph 5477516 PRObUS ClUb OF NElSON CITy welcomes men and women as new members. next meeting 10.00am, thursday 9th february at nelson golf club, 38 bolt road, tahunanui. Jennifer 548 0272. ARTHRITIS NEw ZEAlAND nelson peer support network. we meet at halifax cafe in halifax street on the fourth wednesday of the month at 10.00 am. next meeting 23rd november. contact claire 5450835 or 0273601039 email clairegaze@gmail.com. ME/CFS FM support nelson bays. find support with others who understand. come and join our small informal group, third monday of month, suter cafe in the city, halifax st, 2.30pm strengthtogethernelson@gmail.com. ISEl lADIES PRObUS ClUb welcomes new members to friendly interesting meetings each 4th wednesday of the month, elim church, main road, stoke at 9.45 for 10am. we also have a monthly dining out group and a coffee group for those who wish to join in. phone ilene 5478279 or sue 5486062.
lIGHTHOUSE SPIRITUAl AwARENESS mondays 7.30pm. talks, healing, clairvoyance. trafalgar st hall, opp trailways. ph carolyn 5474613 ENGlISH CONVERSATION GROUP for esl speakers: students, locals, visitors. wednesdays 4.30-6.00 pm in trinity church, back right hand door, 64 nile street, by nelson central school. informal conversation, tea,coffee. rachael ph 02102686970. CAllING All NEwCOMERS to nelson – join us at café affair kids welcome every third monday on each month from 10am -11am for a social chat. (no meeting in dec) nelson@newcomers. co.nz or please phone belinda or Jane on 03 546 7681. STRUGGlING TO CONCEIVE?. meet others who understand first-hand the ups and downs of infertility. low key, social and conversational support. new faces always welcome. next meet-up 6.30pm 13 december. contact shannan or susannah on nelsonsupport@fertilitynz.org.nz. TOASTMASTERS improve your social confidence by learning the art & skills of public speaking. there are 4 toastmasters clubs in nelson & motueka. for info contact June 022-018-0853 neatjun@ yahoo.co.nz. “COME AND SING” and be part of the performance of handel’s messiah nelson cathedral sunday 4th december. 2pm run through 7pm performance to mark the 165th anniversary of the cathedral. bring a score if possible. conducted by James l. thomas. if you are interested in singing solo arias contact James at james@nelsoncathedral.org.participants $5 audience $10. $5 yOGA ClASS tues 6.45pm, thurs 5.45pm. 1 hour class with alice auckland point school 111 haven road, nelson. please wear comfy clothes and bring a mat. all levels welcome. contact alice for details 022 127 6306.
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TAAJ
INDIAN RESTAURANT
Restaurant D Cafe D Bar Dine In - Takeaway - Delivery Lunch from 11am-2.30pm LUNCh SpECIAL $12 Rice, Curry, Naan, poppadum and Softdrink Open for dinner 7 days, 4.30pm-10pm DINNER SpECIAL available Mon, Tues, Wed $12, Rice, Curry, Naan, poppadum and Softdrink Open 7 Days - plenty of parking - Local wine list Dining room seats 100, perfect for functions and parties
140 Tahunanui Drive | 03 548 5480 | www.taaj.co.nz
For a taste of authentic India or an Indo-Chinese A fantastic combination of tasty food and great flavour experience, book a table at Taaj Indian prices, Arun is proud to offer lunchtime and Restaurant. The brand-new business opened dinner diners unbeatable value for money. Their its doors two weeks ago and is thrilled with the lunch special is only $12 and includes curry, response from locals who have loved both the rice, naan bread, a poppadum and a soft drink, restaurant and the food. Director Arun Kumar available any day throughout the week between has been in the hospitality industry for the last 11am and 2:30pm. Their dinner special is also six years and says his one to take advanpassion and experience tage of, available on for the job pushed him Monday, Tuesday and to start a business of Wednesday, with all his own. “Ever since I mains including rice started in the industry being only $12. While I’ve loved it, I’m very the deal is only availamuch a people perble on those three days, son and greatly enjoy they are open for dinthe chance to not only ner seven days from serve diners delicious 4:30pm until 10pm. food but take the time The friendly staff at Taaj will make sure your As well as mouthto chat with them as dining experience is one to remember. watering food, Taaj well.” Indian Restaurant has Taaj Indian Restaurant is also lucky to have a a great selection of beverages including local talented kitchen team, it’s chef ’s having worked wines such as Middle Earth and Rimu Grove, and experienced cooking in a number of India’s plus, a huge dining hall that is perfect for large five star hotels. birthday gatherings and other special occasions. Located at 140 Tahuna Drive, right next to the Taaj Indian Restaurant offers both dine in or On the Spot dairy, Taaj Indian Restaurant is takeaway, including a handy home delivery the perfect place for a night out with family service. Come and check out their menu today and friends. As well as plenty of parking along which is sure to feature your favourite Indian or Tahuna Drive, Taaj has a designated off-street Indo-Chinese dish. You can also make an order carpark out the back and is open for lunch and online at www.taaj.co.nz or phone 548 5480. dinner seven days a week. Business Update. Adv.