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NOR’WEST NEWS Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Tuesday <strong>January</strong> <strong>16</strong> <strong>2018</strong> 23 Email julia.evans@starmedia.kiwi by 5pm each Wednesday Scrabble Group Tuesday, 9.45am-noon Play scrabble each week with this friendly group. Exercise your brain and have fun. Gold coin donation. Sundbye House, 100 Farrington Ave Holiday Activity – Treasure in the Library Tuesday, 10-11.30am and 1-2.30pm Did you know there is treasure in your local library? It’s hidden all over the place, all you’ve got to do is look for it. Are you up for the challenge? Enjoy storytelling, go on a scavenger hunt in the library and discover treasures and then get crafty by making your own little treasure box to take home with you. Free, but bookings are essential on 941 7923. Fendalton Library, 4 Jeffreys Rd Holiday Activity – Create a Lion Note Holder Tuesday, 10-10.45am Use a special quilling tool and bright craft materials to create your own lion note holder for your desk at home. Library staff will assist you with your creations, and all craft materials supplied by the Make Company. Free, but bookings are essential on 941 7923. Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre, 13 Bishopdale Court Holiday Activity – Make a Pinwheel Fan Tuesday, 10.30-11.30am Using simple materials, such as straws, paper, scissors and pins, create a spinning fan to cool you off this summer. Free, no bookings required. Redwood and Shirley libraries, 339 Main North Rd and 36 Marshland Rd The Wizard of Oz Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 6.30pm Act 2 Drama Group is off to see The Wizard of Oz. Join Dorothy, Toto, Scarecrow, Tin Man and the Lion down the yellow brick road. But evil is around every corner when the Wicked Witch of the West tries everything in her power to get back the ruby slippers that Glinda the Good Witch of the North gifted to Dorothy for killing the Wicked Witch of the East. The Wizard of Oz is a classic story for all generations. Call 027 852 003 to book tickets for $9 each. Rangi Ruru Girls’ School, 59 Hewitts Rd Elmwood Players Kidz Theatre returns with Goldisnowerellahood. This is the story of Goldilocks but there’s only one problem, the players can’t remember how it goes. But with some help from the audience, they attempt to tell the story, taking side trips into well-known fairy tales like Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, Hansel and Gretel, Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Little Pigs, Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty, before eventually (or accidentally) ending up with Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Tickets cost $8. Phone 355 8874 for more information. Elmwood Auditorium, Elmwood Normal School, Aikmans Rd. Thursday-Sunday. Bridge Club Wednesday, 11am-2.30pm A fun, social group to get you out and talking over a game of cards. The Bishopdale Bridge Club meets every Wednesday from 11am to 2.30pm. New members are always welcome to go along. Table fees are $5. Phone president Janet Stokes on 352 1440 for more information. Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre, 13 Bishopdale Court Go Well Group – Play Rummikub Thursday, 1-3pm Go along to Fendalton Library to play Rummikub, an exciting, interactive strategy game that will test your wits. Fendalton Library, 4 Jeffreys Rd Card Club Friday, 1.30-3.30pm This weekly card club is on every Friday, just go along and join in the fun. Shirley Library, Marshland Rd 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 it’s 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 centrepiece of The Russley Village is its purpose built resident community facility, The Homestead where you will find Abode Café & Brasserie, a cinema, library, arts & crafts space, hair salon and wellness rooms. The Sefton Apartments are now completed and residents are enjoying the magnificent new pool and spa complex which completes the stunning range of facilities available at the village. 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. hollylea.co.nz 03 351 2679 123 Fendalton Rd, Christchurch For enquiries contact Juliane Brand