Nor'West News: June 11, 2019

20 Tuesday June 11 2019
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Senior citizens activities
Monday, 12.30-3pm, Tuesday,
12.45-2.30pm
Enjoy a range of different
activities for senior citizens.
There will be a cards group on
Mondays and indoor bowls and
friendship groups on Tuesdays.
An old time dance will be held
on the first and third Saturday
of each month. For more
information, phone Veronica on
383 4682 or Beth on 388 2375.
Scottish Society Hall, corner of
Caledonian and Edgeware Rds, St
Albans
Knit ‘n’ Yarn
Today, 1-3pm, and Thursday,
2-3.30pm, at Bishopdale,
Wednesday, 1-2.30pm, at
Redwood, Friday, 10am-noon, at
Papanui
Take your knitting, crochet or
another craft project and have
fun with a social group. This is a
free, drop-in event.
Bishopdale, Redwood and
Papanui libraries
GenConnect
Today, 12.15-12.45pm
If you have questions about
your iPad, smart phone or tablet,
head down to GenConnect where
Papanui High School students
will help you for free.
Papanui Library
Email jess.gibson@starmedia.kiwi by
5pm each Wednesday
Games at Papanui
Thursday, 2.30-4.30pm
If you have a love for games,
head down and choose from
a wide selection, including
the classics. This fun and social
event is free for all ages to enjoy.
No bookings required.
Papanui Library
Scrabble Club
Today, 10.30am-noon, at
Redwood, Wednesday, 1-3pm, at
Bishopdale, and 1.30-3.30pm, at
Shirley
Play Scrabble with a friendly
group. Just head down when you
can – no bookings required. All
materials are supplied at this free
event.
Redwood, Bishopdale and
Shirley libraries
Culture Exchange
Friday, 3.45-4.45pm
Go along and make new
friends, practice your English
and learn about New Zealand
and Christchurch.
Shirley Library
JP Clinic
Today, 10am-1pm, at Papanui,
Today and Wednesday, 10am-
1pm, at Shirley, Saturday, 10amnoon
at Bishopdale
A justice of the peace will
be available to members of
the community to witness
signatures and documents,
certify document copies, hear
oaths, declarations, affidavits
or affirmations, as well as sign
citizenship, sponsorship or rates
rebates applications. No charge.
Papanui, Shirley and
Bishopdale libraries
Reading to Dogs
Today, 3.30-4.30pm, at Shirley
Reading to Dogs is designed
to provide a relaxed, nonthreatening
atmosphere
which encourages children to
practice and develop a love of
reading. This programme uses
dogs which are pets of the city
council animal management
team. These furry friends have
all been trained and tested for
health, safety and temperament.
Registration is required for this
free event.
Shirley Library
Rummikub
Thursday, 1-2.30pm, Monday,
1-3pm
Go along and play
Rummikub – an exciting,
interactive strategy game. Free,
drop-in event.
Bishopdale Library
Storytimes
Today, 10.30-11am, at
Shirley, Wednesday, 10.30-
11am, at Bishopdale, Thursday,
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Join in on the
fun activities
during the
Makerspace
session at
Redwood
Library
today from
3.30-4.30pm.
There will be
creative and
technologybased
activities to
try and fun
to be had
for kids of
all ages. No
bookings
required
for this free
event.
11-11.30am, at Papanui and
Monday, 10.30-11am, at Redwood
This free event encourages
learning through a love of stories.
Storytimes is an interactive
programme for all ages.
Shirley, Bishopdale, Papanui
and Redwood libraries
Mahjong
Saturday, 2-4pm, at Shirley,
Monday, 2-4pm, at Papanui
If you are interested in playing
or learning to play mahjong,
head down to this free session for
beginners and advanced players
alike.
Shirley Library (registrations
required) and Papanui Library
(drop-in)