14 Wairarapa Midweek Extra Wednesday, October 10, 2018 ARATOI KEEPERS
Alphabet and memory “The Alphabet is a known structure which is constant and unchanging, whereas the Holocaust for those who weren’t there is almost impossible to comprehend,” writes Masterton artist Hélène Carroll, who created her series, The Alphabet Paintings, from 2015 to 2018. The 26 paintings combine the “benign” of a child’s ABC with a history “somewhat skewed and rather sinister”. “For the last 20 or so years, I have been
trying to find a language with which to tell my stories . . . Auschwitz, Birkenau, Belsen, Dachau, Eichmann, etc. were all part of the language I absorbed as a child . . . I feel that I am a memorykeeper for my children and their children.” This weekly ‘Keepers’ features a work from the Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History collection, the only public collection of art in the Wairarapa. ‘The Alphabet Paintings’ is a recent acquisition.
KITTYCAT REHOMING
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COMMUNITY CENTRE BUZZ Beverley Jack Centre manager The Wairarapa Community Centre has been actively supporting our community since 2002. We are entering term four here at the centre and it looks to be a busy time with lots of activities for the community to participate in. Wairarapa Women’s Centre is situated at the centre and provide a safe environment, so women can gain support, advocacy, resources, and education information. Upcoming events being run by the Women’s Centre are: A social support group meets Fridays between 1-3pm. This is an opportunity for women to socialise together within the community and enjoy a cuppa. Next trip is to the Cobblestones Museum in Greytown on October 12. Anyone can join. On October 30, between 10-2pm, they are running a beginner course to scrapbooking. Course cost is $20 per/ person. All materials provided, please bring along some photographs.
Did you know?
Autism New Zealand provide support, resources, educational training and information on the autism spectrum to people with ASD and to families/ whanau, caregivers, and professionals working with them. Autism New Zealand are currently offering a two-day introductory programme (FANZ) about autism that enables family/whanau/ caregivers/educators, and anyone involved with a person with autism, to create a framework for understanding and supporting them. Programme dates are October 24-25, 9.30am -3.30pm both days. Register now via email to training@autismnz.org. nz.
Blind Foundation
Let’s Talk 2018 Meetings are held annually in different locations around the country. These meetings provide Blind Foundation clients, their support people, our volunteers and interested others the opportunity to talk, in an informal setting, with the Board chairman, Board members, the chief executive, leadership team members and staff about the services that
the Blind Foundation offers, developments being undertaken and what the future holds.
At the same time, we want to hear from those attending what is important for them.
The meetings will also include the chance to catch up with the Blind Foundation team and others attending over a cuppa and a bite to eat. The Blind Foundation will be at the Community Centre on Tuesday, October 16, 2018, 1pm 3pm.
Wai Steam
Wai Steam are our local Steampunk group, who are holding a pop-up shop at the Centre on Monday October 15 from 4.30pm6.30pm. Steampunk is a mixture of the Victorian era’s romantic view of science in literature and elements from the Industrial Revolution in Europe during the 1800s. The fashion is designed with a post-apocalyptic era in mind. If you would like to hold a stall, have a steampunk event to attend and need a costume, or are daring enough to purchase items to show your individuality, come and check out the wares.
Mister is a very handsome tabby and white kitty who is stray or abandoned. We believe he is about 4 or 5 years old. He’s been living in the garden of a house for quite some time. Despite advertising extensively we’ve been unable to find his owner. It’s time Mister had a home of his own. He is a very friendly and smoochy boy who loves his food. Mister would make a wonderful companion. Mister is desexed, FIV negative, vaccinated, microchipped and up to date with flea/worm treatment. His adoption fee is $90. If you’re interested in Mister call Lee on 021 0843 8935 or email kittycatrehoming@gmail. com. • KittyCat Rehoming Wairarapa is a registered Charitable Trust no.CC54963 that works across the Wairarapa to find loving homes for stray and abandoned cats and assists owners in difficult circumstances to rehome their cats. • Visit their Facebook page KittyCat Rehoming Wairarapa.
A home for a pet Mr Dog
I am a 2-year-old male, white and brown Staffy cross that was picked up wandering on a Masterton street by Animal Services. They have looked after me and kept me safe, now I’m looking for my forever home. I’m known to my pound friends as Mr Dog. I’m energetic and friendly and love to go for walks. I’m all ready to go, so if you are looking for a forever friend I could be your new buddy. I am still at the Pound so give them a call on 06 370 6300 to make a time to meet me. For more information please call Animal Services 06 370 6300
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