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Tuesday <strong>November</strong> 7 <strong>2017</strong><br />

Creative Writing on<br />

Wednesdays<br />

Wednesday, 4-5.45pm<br />

Group leader, Jennifer works<br />

with group members to craft,<br />

create and develop their own<br />

work. Take pens or pencils, even<br />

a laptop, paper, and any of your<br />

wonderful ideas, story-telling,<br />

or art.<br />

Linwood Library, Eastgate<br />

Shopping Centre<br />

Mid-Week Laughter Club<br />

Wednesday, 6-7pm<br />

The focus of the club is to get<br />

over the stress of the first part<br />

of the week and have a positive<br />

outlook for the rest. The event<br />

aims to release endorphins and<br />

help you relax and lower stress<br />

levels. There is no comedy,<br />

stand-up or jokes at this session.<br />

Instead, you are encouraged to<br />

make yourself laugh at nothing<br />

at all for the purpose of relaxing.<br />

St Marks Methodist Church,<br />

cnr Barrington and Somerfield<br />

Sts. Entry $2<br />

Book Discussion Group<br />

Wednesday 7.15pm onwards<br />

For those who love reading<br />

and want to share in discussion<br />

with other friendly book lovers.<br />

This group subscribes to<br />

the Book Discussion Scheme<br />

so there is a cost involved. Held<br />

Email emily.oconnell@starmedia.kiwi<br />

by 5pm each Wednesday<br />

on the first Wednesday of each<br />

month.<br />

South Library, 66 Colombo St<br />

Game Zone @ Linwood<br />

Library<br />

Thursday, 3.30-4.30pm<br />

Play great favourites like<br />

Minecraft, charades, Connect<br />

Four, Pictionary and more.<br />

Learn and develop strategies in<br />

new games such as Dutch Blitz,<br />

Heads Up, Hand and Foot, and<br />

group games. Join in for X-Box<br />

and PS4 tournaments. Take<br />

your friends or meet some new<br />

ones; all children aged 8-12 welcome.<br />

No booking or payment<br />

required.<br />

Linwood Library, Eastgate<br />

Shopping Centre.<br />

Beckenham Exercise Class<br />

Friday, 9.30-10.30am<br />

Designed for people living<br />

with long-term health conditions.<br />

Classes generally occur<br />

weekly other than on public<br />

holidays. Ph 0800 663 463 to<br />

register.<br />

St Marks Methodist Church, cnr<br />

Barrington and Somerfield Sts.<br />

Cashmere Primary Twilight<br />

Fair<br />

Friday, 4.30-7.30pm<br />

Cashmere Primary School’s<br />

annual Twilight fair is an event<br />

Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi<br />

for all the family. Go along<br />

and enjoy yummy food, exciting<br />

stalls, a silent auction with<br />

amazing items to win and much<br />

more. ‘Like’ the Cashmere<br />

Primary School PTA Facebook<br />

page to receive updates.<br />

Cashmere Primary School, 135<br />

Hackthorne Rd<br />

Spreydon Social Games Club<br />

Saturday, 10am-noon<br />

Join a friendly game or two of<br />

Upwords, Scrabble, cards, Chess,<br />

Mahjong and more.<br />

Spreydon Library, 266<br />

Barrington St<br />

Churchyard Tidy and Bonfire<br />

Saturday, noon-6pm<br />

The church are having their<br />

annual Churchyard tidy, and<br />

they would love as many people<br />

from the community to come<br />

and help. There will be hot<br />

drinks and treats to help motivate<br />

everyone. As part of the<br />

tidy-up, they will be building a<br />

bonfire. And at 4pm, they are<br />

going to light the fire and share<br />

some hot food.<br />

St John the Baptist Church, The<br />

Locks, Hillmorton<br />

Girls Minecraft Club<br />

Saturday, 2.30-3.30pm<br />

Get creative, start crafting!<br />

Build imaginative worlds and<br />

battle nocturnal creatures at the<br />

learning centres’ Minecraft club.<br />

Novice or expert, join the club<br />

and play with your friends in<br />

our very own world. A tutor will<br />

be in attendance to supervise<br />

and assist if necessary. For ages<br />

eight to 13 years. $20 per child<br />

per term.<br />

South Library, 66 Colombo St<br />

SOUTHERN VIEW<br />

Go along to the<br />

Woolston Concert<br />

Brass Showcase on<br />

Saturday from 6-7pm.<br />

The concert will be<br />

held at The Piano on<br />

Armagh St. The band,<br />

with music director<br />

Nick Johnson, will<br />

showcase their<br />

talents performing<br />

a diverse range of<br />

music including<br />

influences from<br />

Cuba, Spain, Italy<br />

and America. Door<br />

sales only, Eftpos<br />

and cash will both<br />

be accepted. Tickets<br />

are $10 and children<br />

under 18 years old<br />

are free.<br />

Cashmere Rotary Auction<br />

Saturday, 6.30-10.30pm<br />

The evening will be full<br />

of auction deals, food, and<br />

entertaining Rotarians. Go along<br />

and join them for their annual<br />

auction.<br />

Cashmere Riverside Centre, 201<br />

Riverside Dr<br />

Opawa Farmer’s Market<br />

Sunday, 9am-noon<br />

Find some organic and<br />

delicious produce from local<br />

growers. Enjoy sipping on a<br />

coffee while wandering around<br />

the market and checking out<br />

the food on offer. From artisan<br />

bread and French pastries to<br />

fresh berries and local cheeses,<br />

there will be something for<br />

everyone.<br />

275 Fifield Tce.<br />

Opawa.<br />

Help us keep the<br />

Santa Parade going...<br />

The Christchurch City Council<br />

funds 50% of this ‘not for profit’<br />

event and we thank them for<br />

their contribution.<br />

However, the Trust is appealing<br />

for further assistance from the<br />

public through our ‘Give a little’<br />

page.<br />

All donations are gratefully<br />

accepted.<br />

Please help with a donation<br />

www.givealittle.co.nz/org/santaparadechristchurch000

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