Nor'West News: September 05, 2017

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St Albans Exercise
Tuesday, 9.15-10.15am
These classes are designed for
people living with long-term
health conditions. Classes generally
occur weekly but won’t happen
on public holidays and also school
holiday periods. Phone 0800 663
463 to register.
Foundation of the Blind, 96
Bristol St.
Scrabble Group
Tuesday, 9.45am-Noon
Go along and play scrabble
with the friendly weekly group.
Exercise your brain and have fun.
Gold coin donation. Sundbye
House, 100 Farrington Ave.
GenConnect
Tuesday, 12.10-1.40pm
This class aims to connect
generations by sharing knowledge.
Nothing compares to the
knowledge of helpful teens that
have grown up with technology.
Papanui High School students
will be available to help you find
answers to all your questions.
Papanui Library, 35 Langdons
Rd
Reading to Dogs
Tuesday, 3.30-4.30pm
These sessions have been
designed to provide a relaxed and
Email julia.evans@starmedia.kiwi
by 5pm each Wednesday
non-threatening atmosphere to
encourage children to practise
their reading skills and develop
a love of reading. This
programme uses dogs who are
the pets of the city council animal
management team and have been
trained and tested for health,
safety and temperament. Sessions
are 15min. Phone 941 7923 to
book a spot.
Shirley Library, 36 Marshland Rd
Spinathon for Plunket
Wednesday, 6am-6pm
Canterbury Plunket is putting
on this Spinathon event to
fundraise. This is a fun event
day with the chance for people
to jump on a spin bike at their
local Anytime Fitness and raise
some funds for Plunket. There
is a new session every hour, and
each session runs for 50min.
Go along to Anytime Fitness –
Airport Spitfire Square branch
and spin to help Plunket continue
its amazing services to families all
around the city. Each session is
$15 or $40 for a team of four (one
session per team member). To
secure your ticket head into your
local Anytime Fitness and ask at
the counter. All proceeds go to
Canterbury Plunket.
Anytime Fitness, Spitfire Square,
544 Memorial Ave.
Scrabble Club
Wednesday, 1-3pm
Go along to scrabble club.
There’s no obligation, just go along
whenever you can and join the
group. All materials supplied.
Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library
and Community Centre, 13
Bishopdale Court.
Christchurch Central
Electorate Debate
Wednesday, 7-9pm
A debate featuring the candidates
for the Christchurch Central
Electorate in September’s General
Election including Nicky Wagner
for National, Peter Richardson
for Greens, Phil Robinson for
NZ First and Duncan Webb for
Labour. The event is moderated by
Chris Lynch. There is an opportunity
for questions to be submitted
in advance at admin@christchurchcathedral.co.nz.
The Transitional Cathedral,
Latimer Square.
Go Well Group – Play
Rummikub
Thursday, 1-3pm
Go along to Fendalton Library
and play Rummikub. The game
is an exciting, interactive strategy
game that will test your wits.
Fendalton Library, 4 Jeffreys Rd.
MEOW: Go along to the
Christchurch All Breeds Cat
Club cat show on Sunday.
There will be judges from
Australia and New Zealand
judging some of the best
long-haired, short-haired
and domestic cats from all
around the country. On show
will be siamese, burmese,
persians, maine coons and
many more. Meet the breeders
and have an opportunity
to see and maybe have a
cuddle with your favourite
breed. There will also be
a chance to vote for your
favourite cat. If you are thinking
of giving cat-showing
a go you could also have a
chat to one of the committee
members. Sunday, 10am to
4pm at Papanui High School.
Adults $5, children $2.
Ephemeral City: Construction
Saturday, 10am-5pm
Help construct a sky-high building
made entirely of cardboard
boxes, tape and people power. A fun
community event for all ages. Join
French artist Olivier Grossetete and
help construct a cardboard structure
in Market Square.
The Christchurch Arts Centre, 2
Worcester Blvd.
Revamp Vintage Spring
Market
Sunday, 10am-3pm
Over 50 stalls of Christchurch’s
best vintage – from antiques,
china, silver, clocks, up-cycled
furniture, homeware, clothing and
collectables to coffee and cake. Go
along to find your treasure.
Christchurch Girls’ High School,
10 Matai St.
THE RUSSLEY VILLAGE
HOLLY LEA VILLAGE
russleyvillage.co.nz
03 357 9392
73 Roydvale Ave,
Christchurch
For enquiries contact
Nola Lamb
STYLISH DESIGN,
CONTEMPORARY RETIREMENT LIVING
Making your retirement move is easy when its to one of these sought after locations.
Located on the site of the old Russley Hotel,
the Russley Village is set within eight acres
of award-winning gardens and grounds.
The Russley Village has recently opened its
purpose built resident community facility,
The Homestead. Inside The Homestead you
will find Abode Café & Brasserie, a boutique
cinema, library, arts & crafts space, hair salon
and wellness rooms.
Holly Lea Village is nestled in the heart of
Fendalton within beautifully tailored grounds
with an extensive range of facilities including
restaurant, garden lounge, cinema, library, hair
salon and the newly renovated dining room.
The village offers a range of care and extra
support services delivered to your apartment.
We currently have a beautiful selection of
studio and one bedroom apartments available.
hollylea.co.nz
03 351 2679
123 Fendalton Rd,
Christchurch
For enquiries contact
Juliane Brand