Hi Everyone
I hope you’ve made the most of this fabulous weather – hasn’t it been marvellous!
· Next Friday 6th February is Waitangi Day and CPCC will be shut. Check out the festivities organised to celebrate Waitangi Day here.
· The SPCA are kicking off 2015 at CPCC tomorrow from 12-3. They have 13 felines looking for their forever homes, including lots of kittens. So...if you are looking for a fur baby for the new year, please pop down and meet them!
· The Wednesday Walking Group “Drinkies" Night is on tonight - Simmer Cafe 5:30-7:30pm. All welcome.
For what’s coming up next week, please click here
REGULAR CLASS SPOTLIGHT – Phil Hope Guitar Wednesdays 3.30 – 5.30pm
Guitar lessons for kids aged 8+ through to adults are on Wednesday afternoons throughout term time. Phil is a professional musician who teaches small group classes (max 4 students) a range of guitar skills including chords, strumming and picking. Classes are half an hour long and are $12 per session, paid in advance for the term. Please bring your own instrument. You can contact Phil on 021 0231 9783, philhope@clear.net.nz, www.philhope.co.nz or see attached.
ON NEXT WEEK
· ** Preschool Music Classes ** - Tuesdays, 10:00am - 10:45am. This term will be an eight week term, and if signed up by Friday 30 January there is a special discounted rate of $70! Casual rate (ideal for a friend to try), is just $10 per class. The dates are
Tuesday 3 February to Tuesday 24 March. For more information, come to a class or contact Felicity: 027 272 2580 or fab-music@baker.org.nz. See attached.
Tuesday 3 February to Tuesday 24 March. For more information, come to a class or contact Felicity: 027 272 2580 or fab-music@baker.org.nz. See attached.
· ** Zumba Gold Evening Classes ** – Joy will be bringing her fun classes to Tuesday evenings, so even if you are working, you won’t miss out! Free introductory class on Tuesday 3rd February at 6pm. Please register with Joy on 027 776 1101 or joy.davidson64@gmail.com.
· ** Santosha Meditation with Diane ** - new for 2015, Diane, who runs our two weekly yoga classes will be adding a Wednesday lunchtime meditation class to the timetable for 2015. Work with Diane to explore a number of techniques to find one that suits you to help lead your mind into stillness. Starts Wednesday 4th February from 12-1pm, $40 for 4 weeks. Book and pay via Diane: dianeclarkmanley@vodafone.co.
· ** ESOL Classes ** – English classes for people with English as a second language start in February. Fees are $10/hour and classes will run on Tuesday evening and Saturday mornings. For more information, please contact Gwen on 0210 845 9053 or rocton54@gmail.com.
· ** Starship Mobile Phone Appeal ** - Donate your old mobile phone and raise funds for Starship's National Air Ambulance, an invaluable service that flies medical experts to emergencies around the country and brings children back to Starship for lifesaving care. We are happy to receive any make and model of mobile phone regardless of condition. The Starship Mobile Phone Appeal - operated by Swapkit, partner to RE:MOBILE, NZ's only accredited mobile phone recycling scheme. For more information visit starship.org.nz/phone To donate to the appeal please drop any unwanted mobile phones into CPCC Monday – Friday 10-2pm.
COMING SOON – MARK YOUR CALENDARS
· ** Brain Bunny After School Creative Writing Classes ** - Brain Bunny Creative Writing classes start for the term on Thursday 12th February from 4 – 5pm. For children aged 8+. To enrol, contact Helen: brainbunny@hotmail.co.nz or 499 0435. More information atwww.brainbunny.co.nz.
· ** Chinese Library Collection via CPCC ** - we are delighted to announce that from mid-February 2015, we will have a selection of Chinese language books available at CPCC for borrowing. This service will be available to anyone with a Wellington City Libraries Card. You will be able to borrow books for 3 weeks and books can be returned either to CPCC or Johnsonville Library. See attached.
· ** Chinese New Year Celebrations ** - 新年快乐! We’ll be celebrating Chinese New Year at the Centre this year with a shared lunch and free tai chi and table tennis sessions. Join us on Thursday 19th February from 11 – 1pm and bring a plate of food to share.
· ** Churton Park Toastmasters ** – Successful Communicators and Leaders ** - starting in March, the Toastmasters group will meet every second Thursday from 7.30 – 9.30pm. Toastmasters is an ideal way to gain confidence in public speaking and leadership through practice. It’s ideal for helping you manage that new promotion, improving confidence with speaking English, coming across better in a job interview, gaining confidence in giving presentations and leading meetings and developing leadership skills. To register your interest, please contact Maya: 478 9466 or maya.fengshui@paradise.net.nz.
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
** Rummikub Group ** I have someone interested in starting a Rummikub group on Thursday mornings at CPCC. If you are keen to join this new group, please let me know. More information on the game here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
COMMUNITY NOTICES
1. Welly Next Door: Got a great story about your neighbours? Neighbours Day 2015 is coming up in March, and Wellington City Council would love to hear great stories about great neighbours in our cool little city! Check out #wellynextdoor here, share your story and the best ones could be made into a video!
2. Learn Rhee Taekwondo in Churton Park! The safe, fun and challenging way for all the family to learn skills, get fit and gain confidence with a splash of discipline and respect! Celebrating its 39 year anniversary in NZ lead by World Master Chong Chul Rhee. Amesbury School Hall, Churton Park: Monday's 6.30 - 7.30pm. Johnsonville Community Centre Hall: Tuesday and Thursday's 6.00 - 7.00pm. First three lessons free - try before you pay anything. Fees from only $11 per week all inclusive. Contact: Gareth on 021 364314 or email Gareth@rheetaekwondo.org.nz.http://www.rheetaekwondo.org.
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Have a great weekend!
Beckie
Beckie Duffy
Community Centre Advocate | | Wellington City Council P 04 830 4802 | M 021 247 8741 | F E Beckie.Duffy@wcc.govt.nz | W Wellington.govt.nz |    |
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