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Tuesday November 28 2017
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iPads Introduction Tuesday, 1-2.30pm Part of a six-week programme. Have you got an iPad but don’t know where to start? Are you interested in getting an iPad and would like to learn some of the basics? This course will help you become more confident and show you the basics. For absolute beginners. Bookings are required. South Library, 66 Colombo St
St Marks Methodist Church, cnr Barrington and Somerfield Sts. Entry $2
Creative Writing Wednesdays Wednesday, 4-5.45pm A group leader will work with you to craft, create and develop your own work. Bring some pens or pencils, laptop, paper, and all of your ideas along. Linwood Library, Eastgate Shopping Centre
Game Zone @ Linwood Library Thursday, 3.30-4.30pm Play great favourites like minecraft, charades, connect four, pictionary and more. Learn and develop strategies in new games such as dutch blitz, heads up, hand and foot, and group games. Join in X-box and PS4 tournaments. Take your friends or meet some new ones; all children aged 8-12 welcome. No booking or payment required. Linwood Library, Eastgate Shopping Centre
Mid-Week Laughter Club Wednesday, 6-7pm The focus of the club is to get over the stress of the first part of the week and have a positive outlook for the rest. The event aims to release endorphins and help you relax and lower stress levels. There is no comedy, stand-up or jokes at this session. Instead, you are encouraged to make yourself laugh at nothing at all for the purpose of relaxing.
Storytimes/Wā Kōrerō Thursday, 10-11am Encourage learning through a love of stories. Storytimes is a free, interactive programme with songs, rhymes and craft. Nonmembers welcome. Linwood Library, Eastgate Shopping Centre
Beckenham Exercise Class Friday, 9.30-10.30am Designed for people living with long-term health conditions. Classes generally occur weekly except on public holidays. Phone
Go along to The 50s Up Brass Band’s Christmas Concert at the Woolston Club, Hargood St. The concert will be on Wednesday from 11am to noon. Entry is by gold coin donation. Any inquiries, phone 384 3953.
0800 663 463 to register. St Marks Methodist Church, cnr Barrington and Somerfield Sts Babytimes Friday, 11-11.30am Encourage learning through language. Babytimes is a free, interactive programme including songs, rhymes, stories and play. Non-members welcome. Linwood Library, Eastgate Shopping Centre Christmas Carnival Saturday, 8.30am-noon Go along to the Christmas Carnival for fun, food and bargains galore. All the fun of the fair with white elephant, book, cakes and goods to eat, toys, jams and preserves, china, linen, flowers and gifts stalls and more. There will also be games
and a free bouncy castle for the children. Cash only. St Anne’s Church, corner Wilsons and Centaurus Rds
eight to 13. It costs $20 per child per term. Contact the library to make a booking. South Library, 66 Colombo St
Spreydon Social Games Club Saturday, 10am-noon Join a friendly game or two of upwords, scrabble, cards, chess, mahjong and more. Spreydon Library, 266 Barrington St
Contra Dance Saturday, 7.15-9.15pm No experience or partners needed. All dances are taught. This is an alcohol-free community-oriented event with live music. Bring your own water bottle. Entry is $10 for adults who can afford it, $5 for others. Opawa School, 30 Ford Rd
Girls Minecraft Club Saturday, 2.30-3.30pm Get creative, start crafting! Build imaginative worlds and battle nocturnal creatures at the learning centres’ Minecraft Club. Novice or expert, join the club and play with your friends in our very own world. A tutor will be in attendance to supervise and assist if necessary. For those aged
Opawa Farmers’ Market Sunday, 9am- noon Find some organic and delicious produce from local growers. Enjoy sipping on a coffee while checking out the market. 275 Fifield Tce, Opawa
Begin a career, in the industry of your choice Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) offers a multitude of courses for students looking to begin a qualification and career, in the industry of their choice. Available areas of study at the Christchurch campus include, Automotive and Road Transport, Social Services and Mental Health, Construction, Electrotechnology, Hairdressing, Project Management, Sport, Exercise and Personal Training. If you are looking at getting into the social services sector or are already
working in this area and looking for an entry level qualification designed for those wanting a career supporting the health and wellbeing of people, family and/or whanau and the wider community, SIT have a new programme delivered from Christchurch campus that will suit you. The New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) (Level 4) with strand in Mental Health and Addiction Support, is a yearlong, full-time course beginning February
2018 (subject to accreditation and approval). This course aims at providing organisations within the health and wellbeing sectors with graduates who have the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to work alongside people, family and/or whanau accessing social and community services, under broad guidance. Papers studied include ethical practice and professionalism, te tiriti o waitangi and bi-cultural practice, professional practice, reflective practice,
New Zealand society, social sciences, and mental health and addiction. This qualification is not associated with professional registration or a clinical scope of practice, but designed for students to get a foot in the door of the industry. For further enquiries, contact SIT Christchurch at sit@sit.ac.nz.
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