Churton Park Community Centre - What's On Next Week

Hi Everyone

Thanks to all of you who have taken the time to purchase a new present for a needy child via our Kiwi Community Assistance Giving Tree, your generosity is appreciated. These gifts will be distributed by KCA next week to the agencies that deal directly with the recipients.

I hope to see some of you tonight at the ‘Just the Locals’ Craft event – a relaxed evening here at the Centre from 6pm to view and buy products from local artisans.  And don’t forget the SPCA will be in tomorrow … with kittens!

ON NEXT WEEK

** Zumba Gold **

Joy’s last Zumba Gold class for 2013 will be on Friday 13^th.

** Wednesday Walking Group **

The last walk of the year is this Wednesday.

** 500 Club **

500 Club is now over for the year. The Club re-starts on Thursday 30^thJanuary at 1pm. New members are most welcome, even if you’re not sure how to play – our friendly group will be happy to teach you!

**Sing for your Life Community Event **

There will be a get-together of the 2013 Sing for your Life groups from Karori, Khandallah and Churton Park at Khandallah Town Hall on Sunday 15^thDecember at 4pm. Singing for Everyone and Afternoon Tea. Koha Entry.

COMING SOON – MARK YOUR CALENDARS

** Pottery Classes **

Pottery classes for adults will be starting in Term One – Fridays 11.30 – 1pm, starting on 7^th February. Classes are $200 for the term, which includes all your material costs as well. To book, or for further information, please contact Joanne: jo.honey.thomas@gmail.com.

** Photography Classes for Children **

Regular photography classes will be starting in Term One for children aged 8+. Classes will be on Wednesdays from 3.30 – 4.30. Children can bring any kind digital camera and will learn a wide range of photography skills and techniques. To book, or for further information, please contact Joanne:jo.honey.thomas@gmail.com. PLEASE NOTE: Jo will also be running a one-off school holiday class here at CPCC on Tuesday 28^th January 10am – 12pm – a great way to test out this type of class to see if your child is interested. Book through Jo also.

** Acoustic Guitar Lessons for Children **

There have been plenty of enquiries about guitar lessons for children being held at CPCC, and I am pleased to announce that we have experienced teacher and guitar player, Phil Hope, starting lessons here in Term One next year. Classes will be small (max four children) and available for children over 8. Children will need to bring their own guitar. Classes will run on Wednesday afternoon. For further information, please contact me: cpcc@wcc.govt.nz.

** School Holiday Classes **

I have two more school holiday classes to add to our small January programme:

• Pottery for children – please see the attached poster for date/time/booking information.

• You Tube Video Making – please see the attached poster for date/time/booking information.

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

** Golf Group **

Interested in a social game of golf with a great bunch of keen golfers fromChurton Park? Starting next year, the group will meet on Monday mornings at 9am at Ohariu Golf Club. Let me know if you’re interested in being involved.

** China Painting **

A group to start in 2014: Exploring painting techniques on fine china, in both modern and contemporary styles.  Each week a new project will take place and your choice of china can be selected.... from plates, cups, bowls, teapots vases and much more.

** Stallholders for 2014 Festival **

The Churton Park Festival 2014 is in the early stages of planning and the organisers would like applications from people wishing to run a stall at this event. The event will run on Saturday 8^th March from 4 – 7pm. Please contactchurtonparkvillage@gmail.com for an application form and further information.

COMMUNITY NOTICES

** Carols at Churton Park **

If you haven’t got it in your diary yet, a reminder that Carols at the Park are being held at Churton Park on Halswater Drive on Friday 13^th, commencing at 7pm.

** Tai Chi Festival **

There is an end of year Tai Chi Festival at Johnsonville Community Centre on December 14^th from 1-3pm. Please extend this invitation to anyone interested. All welcome!

** Operation Arctic **

Please see attached for a timely reminder from the Council and Police to watch your belongings.

** Christmas Storytimes at the Library **

Wear your pyjamas or favourite Christmas costume and get lost in stories of holidays, Christmas and the festive season! At Tawa Library on 12 December at 6.30pm and Johnsonville Library on 13 December at 6.30pm.

FROM NEWLANDS COMMUNITY CENTRE

There are still a few chances to get your first aid certificate this year. Triple One Care are at Newlands Community Centre on Dec 10.  Emaildean@tripleonecare.co.nz. Meditrain are in on 11 and 18 Dec. Emailfirstaid4life@xtra.co.nz

FROM TAWA COMMUNITY CENTRE

Tawa Craft Market will be at the centre next Saturday December 14th from 9.30am-1.30pm.  There will be great crafts including cards, jewellery, baking, woodwork & much more.   Just in time for Christmas!! 

Please be advised that the Community Centre will be closed for four weeks over Christmas from Friday 20th December – Tuesday 21st January. Bookings, private or regular, will not be available during that time. I apologise for any inconvenience that might cause.

To keep up to date with what’s on at CPCC throughout the week, you can follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ChurtonParkCommunityCentre). It’s publically available, so you can view it even if you don’t belong to Facebook.

Have a great weekend!

Beckie