Southern View: March 13, 2018
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SOUTHERN VIEW Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi<br />
Tuesday <strong>March</strong> <strong>13</strong> <strong>2018</strong> 15<br />
Art Exhibition<br />
Tuesday-Sunday<br />
The St Albans Art Society<br />
will be displaying its art in an<br />
exhibition at Eastgate Shopping<br />
Centre until Sunday. The small<br />
community group will have<br />
more than 100 paintings on<br />
display. The paintings will also<br />
be for sale.<br />
Eastgate Shopping Centre<br />
Beyond Beginner Computers<br />
Wednesday, 9-10.30am<br />
Part of a six-week programme.<br />
Consolidate your computer<br />
skills and learn more about<br />
internet searching, email, using<br />
Word and library eResources.<br />
Bookings are required. Cost is<br />
$15 per person.<br />
South Library, 66 Colombo St<br />
Toddlerock St Martins<br />
Wednesday, 9.30-11am<br />
Music, dance, food and fun<br />
for pre-schoolers and their<br />
caregivers. Cost is $2 per family.<br />
Hillview Christian School gym,<br />
150 Wilsons Rd<br />
South Library Book<br />
Discussion Group<br />
Wednesday, 10-11am<br />
For those who love reading<br />
and want to share in discussion<br />
with other friendly book lovers.<br />
It subscribes to the Book<br />
Email emily.oconnell@starmedia.kiwi<br />
by 5pm each Wednesday<br />
Discussion Scheme so there is a<br />
cost involved. Places are limited.<br />
South Library, 66 Colombo St<br />
Kint ‘n’ Yarn<br />
Wednesday, 11am-1pm<br />
Go along to Linwood Library<br />
for our friendly Craft Corner<br />
sessions. Take your knitting,<br />
crochet or other portable craft<br />
project and enjoy time with<br />
other crafters. Have a look at<br />
the range of books to get ideas<br />
for your next project. Free,<br />
beginners welcome.<br />
Linwood Library, Eastgate<br />
Shopping Centre<br />
Creative Writing on<br />
Wednesdays<br />
Wednesdays, 4-5.45pm<br />
Group leader Jennifer works<br />
with group members to craft,<br />
create and develop their own<br />
work. Take along some pens or<br />
pencils, a laptop, paper and your<br />
wonderful ideas, story-telling or<br />
art. Talk to any of the Linwood<br />
Library team for contact<br />
information. No charge.<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 />
Go along to the Linwood Youth Festival Experience on Saturday<br />
from noon-4pm. The event celebrates youth pride, diversity and<br />
achievements. It sets out to demonstrate what is positive in the<br />
Linwood community. There will be zumba, numerous performers<br />
and activities, such as Flip Out. The festival will be at Linwood Park<br />
on Linwood Ave. <br />
outlook for the rest. There is<br />
no comedy, stand-up or jokes<br />
at this session. Instead, you are<br />
encouraged to make yourself<br />
laugh at nothing at all for the<br />
purpose of relaxing.<br />
St Marks Methodist Church,<br />
corner of Barrington and<br />
Somerfield Sts. Entry $2<br />
Rummikub Club<br />
Thursday, 10am-noon<br />
Go and join in on a game of<br />
rummikub, a tile-based game<br />
for two to four players, combines<br />
elements of the card game<br />
rummy and mahjong. Every<br />
Thursday from 10am-noon. No<br />
charge.<br />
Linwood Library, Eastgate<br />
Shopping Centre<br />
Beckenham Exercise Class<br />
Friday, 9.30-10.30am<br />
Designed for people<br />
living with long-term health<br />
conditions. Classes generally<br />
occur weekly except on public<br />
holidays. Phone 0800 663 463 to<br />
register.<br />
St Marks Methodist Church,<br />
corner of Barrington and<br />
Somerfield Sts<br />
Scrabble @ Linwood Library<br />
Friday, 10.30am-noon<br />
Go along to the Scrabble Club<br />
every Friday. No obligation, just<br />
go along when you can and join<br />
the friendly group.<br />
Linwood Library, Eastgate<br />
Shopping Centre<br />
Babytimes<br />
Friday, 11-11.30am<br />
Encourage learning<br />
through language.<br />
Babytimes is a free,<br />
interactive programme,<br />
including songs, rhymes,<br />
stories and play. Nonmembers<br />
welcome.<br />
Linwood Library, Eastgate<br />
Shopping Centre<br />
Spreydon Social Games<br />
Club<br />
Saturday, 10am-noon<br />
Join a friendly game or two<br />
of upwords, scrabble, cards,<br />
chess, mahjong and more.<br />
Spreydon Library, 266<br />
Barrington St<br />
Roimata Outdoor Cinema<br />
Saturday, 6-9pm<br />
Go along to a free<br />
community screening of Dr<br />
Suess’ The Lorax. Food will<br />
be on sale from 6pm, with<br />
the movie beginning at 7.30pm.<br />
Take along a picnic blanket and<br />
deck chair.<br />
Roimata Food Commons,<br />
Radley Park<br />
Opawa Farmers’ Market<br />
Sunday, 9am-noon<br />
Go along to the Opawa<br />
Farmers’ Market on Sunday<br />
for organic and delicious<br />
produce from local growers.<br />
Enjoy sipping on a coffee while<br />
wandering around the market<br />
and checking out the food on<br />
offer. From artisan bread and<br />
French pastries to fresh berries<br />
and local cheeses, there will be<br />
something for everyone.<br />
275 Fifield Tce, Opawa<br />
21–23 MARCH<br />
Isaac Theatre Royal<br />
THE ROYAL NEW ZEALAND BALLET IS HONOURED TO STAGE A NEW FULL-LENGTH<br />
DANCE WORK, INSPIRED BY THE FILM THE PIANO WITH PERMISSION KINDLY<br />
GRANTED BY JANE CAMPION, JAN CHAPMAN AND SADDLEBACK PRODUCTIONS.<br />
REDISCOVER THIS EXTRAORDINARY TALE OF DESIRE, VIOLENCE<br />
AND HOPE, SET AGAINST A BACKDROP OF WILD AOTEAROA.<br />
BOOK NOW<br />
rnzb.org.nz<br />
SUPPORTED BY<br />
NATIONAL TOURING<br />
PARTNER<br />
PRESENTED IN ASSOCIATION WITH
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