Hi Everyone
I’m looking forward to seeing many of you at our community celebration of Chinese New Year on Thursday between 11-1pm. Bring a plate of food to share, come along for some fun and to admire our New Year decorations, which will be installed on Monday (thank you to Janet and May!) All are welcome to join us.
There’s lots on this weekend around Wellington: Chinese New Year Celebrations kick off, heralding the year of the sheep, all the details are here. You could put a rainbow sparkle into your Valentines Day celebrations at Out in the Park, all the details arehere. And finally, the fabulous Island Bay Festival is on this weekend, all the details are here.
REGULAR CLASS SPOTLIGHT – CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS Mondays (Term Time Only) 1.30 – 3.30pm
Daphne, Anne and Rosie are back for 2015 with Monday afternoon Creative Expressions, starting from 1.30pm on Monday 16th February. This term we will be doing foundation piecing, making a “schoolhouse” block. Rosie won’t be joining us until the end of February and she has some ideas for making woollen jerseys for toddlers plus a few throws. She says it’s time for us to go on to something bigger and she has a wonderful pattern for a jersey that you could use for an adult – sounds very interesting!
We are a group who enjoys each other's company and the sharing of ideas and experiences and all crafters are welcome, no matter your level of experience. Please phone Daphne if you would like to join the group for this term on 977 2055.
ON NEXT WEEK - For further information and bookings on all classes, contact me at the Centre: 830 4802 or Beckie.duffy@wcc.govt.nz, unless otherwise stated.
· ** Churton Park Photography Club ** - The group meets on the third Tuesday of every month to share their work and support their growth as photographers. All new members are welcome, regardless of your experience. Annual fee is $40 to cover venue hire. This month’s assignment was CLOUDS. It will be interesting to see where people will take this theme without having many clouds around lately! As always the group will be sharing a favourite photo from the month and sharing some before and after edited images to show off some tricks. This month’s meeting is on Tuesday 17th February at 7.30pm.
· ** 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 please bring a plate of food to share.
· ** Thursday Walking Group **– Meet at the Community Centre for a 7pm sharp departure. This week, if the sun is shining we’ll go up Winsley Terrace, over the new development to McLintock Street and up over the hills until we get to the Truscott Ave turn off. This will take us past a cave where you can check out the spiders and any wetas, then we'll head down to Johnsonville and home. The walk will take about 2 hours at a medium pace so if it is a bit windy then do bring a jacket. All new members are welcome. Contact Vicky if you’d like more information: 022 351 7008.
· ** Social English ** - A quick reminder that our popular Social English group re-starts this Friday at 10am. Come along for friendly conversation and a chance to practice your English. Just $2 to join in.
· ** Chinese Library Collection via CPCC ** - 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. 现在，您如果有惠灵顿图书馆的借书证就可以在Churton Park 社区中心借阅中文书了。惠灵顿图书馆有大约七千册中文书，
· ** Tai Chi with Mercedes ** - Saturday morning Tai Chi classes have re-started, from 9 – 10am on Saturday mornings. For more information on classes and Mercedes’ style, contact Mercedes on 021 0259 5677.
· ** Starship Mobile Phone Appeal ** - Donate your old mobile phone and raise funds for Starship's National Air Ambulance. For more information visitstarship.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
· ** S.I.M.P.L.E AWARENESS ** - Alternate Monday evenings 7.30pm to 9pm. Free introductory session on Monday 23rd Feb 2015. In ancient times people lived in harmony with nature, listened to the ebb and flow of the energies, saw the signs and connected to their inner counsel. The “Wise Ones” were only those who had fully embraced their awareness. The teaching of S.I.M.P.L.E AWARENESS has been lost over the course of time, and it is now time for individuals to reconnect to the Awareness of our ancient ones to become their own “Wise One”. S.I.M.P.L.E AWARENESS allows an individual to gain a new direction, perspective, harmony and clarity in their life and become a catalyst for change in an individual’s life, by going places they never thought possible previously. S~ Synchronicity - I ~ Intuition - M ~ Meditation - P ~Perspective - L ~ “Life” - E ~ Empowerment. For more information and to register please contact Yvonne on phone 280 7831 or 021 0848 7200.
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
· ** Ni Hao Children’s Community ** - Is your family interested in learning Mandarin Chinese? Ni Hao Children's Community is a non-profit organisation offering fun, interactive & movement-based classes and we're seeking expressions of interest in our classes in this local community. Our classes include Music and Movement for Babies to Preschool ages, and Learning by Doing for Primary School ages. Classes prioritise developing the oral and listening language skills of the children. We also offer workshops for parents so everyone can learn and enjoy practising at home. More info can be found onnihaocc.org.nz. If you're interested in seeing classes happen locally, please let Beckie know.
· ** Birthday Parties at CPCC ** - we have been super-busy with birthday party bookings for the next month or two, so if you are thinking about having a party at CPCC, please get in touch to book your time.
COMMUNITY NOTICES
1. ** Northern United Junior Hockey Club** Registrations now open for children in northern suburbs. 6 a-side for yrs 3-6: $100. 11-a-side for yrs 7&8: $135. We are also offering “Have a Go” fun for beginners: three 1-hour coached sessions on Wednesdays, 18th Feb to 4th March, for $15 all up. Details: www.nujhc.org.nz. E-mailnujhockey@gmail.com to book or contact Sandy on 027 677 4955 for questions.
2. Brett Hudson MP - Johnsonville Office: An Electorate Office has now been opened at 29 Broderick Road Johnsonville. The office hours are Mon, Weds, and Fri 9am - 3pm. For appointments or enquiries please call the office on (04) 4780628
3. Is your child difficult to understand? Do you have concerns regarding your child’s speech? I am Alison Raver, MS, CCC-SLP - Speech Language Therapist and I have 14 years of experience providing speech therapy to children. I have availability to provide in-home therapy during school hours on Mondays and Thursdays in the Churton Park vicinity. Other times may be available by arrangement. Please contact me for more information at: speechwithalison@gmail.com or text/call: 020 400 16980
4. PMP Distributors are looking for distributors in Churton Park. Suitable for honest, reliable people over 11 years of age. See attached for more information.
FROM NEWLANDS COMMUNITY CENTRE
There will be a special Chinese New Year celebration on Friday 20th February from 4-8pm at the Newlands Community Centre. Free entry! Traditional food, music and arts, cultural performances and more! For more information, contact 477 3724. Our own Tai Chi teacher, Janet Chew will be doing a demonstration, so get along, have dinner and join in the fun! See attached.
FROM TAWA COMMUNITY CENTRE
SPCA are at the TAWACC next Saturday 21 February – this time in the hall. 12noon-3pm – come along and get to cuddle cute and fluffy cats and kittens.
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Have a great weekend!
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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