Western News: September 26, 2017

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by 5pm each Wednesday
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
Storytimes/Wā Kōrerō
Tuesday, 10.30-11am
Encourage learning through a
love for stories. Storytimes is an
interactive programme including
stories, songs, rhymes and play.
This is a free session.
Fendalton Library, 4 Jeffreys Rd
Avonhead Exercise Classes
Tuesday, 10.45-11.45am
Designed for people
living with long-term health
conditions. Classes generally
occur weekly except on public
holidays and in school holiday
periods. Please call 0800 663 463
to register.
Avonhead Baptist Church, 104
Avonhead Rd
GenConnect
Wednesday, 1-1.45pm
This class aims to connect
generations by sharing
knowledge. Nothing compares
to the knowledge of helpful
teens who have grown up with
technology. Riccarton High
School students will be available
to help you find answers to all
your questions.
Upper Riccarton Library, 71
Main South Rd
Risingholme Orchestra Open
Home
Thursday, 9.45am-noon
The rehearsal on this day
is open to all players of an
orchestral instrument who want
to join the regular group of 55
enthusiasts as they prepare for
the end of year concert. Bring
your instrument and, if possible,
a music stand. There is no cost
for a fun morning. For further
details, phone 348 2845 or email
risingholme.orch@gmail.com.
Top West Lounge, upstairs at
the Woolston Club, 43 Hargood
St Woolston
Knit ‘n’ Yarn
Thursday, 10am-noon
Those who want to have a
chat while they construct their
favourite woollen creations
can, with the weekly Knit ‘n’
Yarn meetings. From crochet to
knitting or a craft of your
choice, have fun with this social
group. There are a variety of
books to help inspire ideas for
your next project or even to
help a beginner. Everyone is
welcome.
Upper Riccarton Library, 71
Main South Rd
FABULOUS 50S: On Wednesday, from 11am-12.30pm, Operatunity Daytime Concert series
presents Fabulous 50s. Suzanne Lynch leads a troupe of singers and a band as they roll back
the clock to an era when some of the greatest music was ever written. General admission is
$34, which includes a light lunch of sandwiches, tea and coffee and chat with the artists. La
Vida Conference & Community Centre, 34A Hansons Lane, Upper Riccarton.
Play Rummikub
Thursday, 1-3pm
Go along to Fendalton
Library and play Rummikub, an
exciting, interactive
strategy game that will test your
wits.
Fendalton Library, 4 Jeffreys Rd
Musical Instrument Practice
Slots
Thursday, 3.30-7pm
Book a time to go solo or
have a silent practice with up
to four bandmates. There will
be electronic drums, a digital
piano, a Roland session mixer,
mics and headphones available
for budding musicians. You can
also take in your own electric
instruments and plug into the
session mixer.
Te Hāpua Halswell Centre, 341
Halswell Rd
Hei Hei Broomfield
Community Lunch
Friday, noon onwards
Come along for a free lunch,
meet locals and get to know
what’s going on in the area. The
Hei Hei Broomfield Community
Development Trust is putting on
a monthly lunch for locals – the
food is donated and volunteers
will be preparing it.
Hei Hei Broomfield
Community Development Trust,
126 Hei Hei Rd
Afternoon Euchre
Friday, 1.15-3.30pm
An enjoyable afternoon with
old and new friends in the new
upgraded clubrooms. For more
information, call Noel Hopgood
on 3228636. Entry fee is $3.
Halswell Bowling Club, 301
Halswell Rd
Mahjong and Board Games
Coffee Club
Friday, 5.30-7.30pm
This is the perfect chance
to get out and enjoy a social
evening of Mahjong and other
board games. For all ages. Meet
new people and try your hand
at this fun four-person game of
strategy and luck.
Red Cafe, Upper Riccarton
Library, 71 Main South Rd
Children’s Indoor Market
Saturday, noon-2pm
Halswell Hub is hosting its
first indoor market. The market
is run by kids for kids. There will
be plenty of bargains to be had
with second-hand toys, books,
clothes, art and crafts. There will
also be a $2 sausage sizzle.
Halswell Hub, 381 Halswell Rd,
Halswell
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