Create successful ePaper yourself
Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.
18 Tuesday <strong>June</strong> <strong>11</strong> <strong>2019</strong><br />
Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi<br />
JP Clinics<br />
Tuesday, 10am-1pm<br />
A justice of the peace will<br />
be on-site to take declarations,<br />
affidavits and affirmations,<br />
witness signatures on documents<br />
and certify document copies.<br />
They can also witness citizenship<br />
applications and rates rebate<br />
applications.<br />
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre and<br />
Upper Riccarton Library<br />
Citizens Advice Bureau<br />
Monday, Wednesday,<br />
Thursday, Friday <strong>11</strong>-5pm and<br />
Tuesday 2-5pm at Papanui and<br />
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday<br />
and Monday, <strong>11</strong>am-5pm. Hornby<br />
on weekdays, 9am-5pm<br />
The Citizens Advice Bureau<br />
provides free and confidential<br />
advice to everyone. It takes the<br />
time to listen to you and equip<br />
you with information, options<br />
and support.<br />
The Village Presbyterian<br />
Church and Community<br />
Centre, cnr of Papanui Rd and<br />
Franks St, Papanui and Hornby<br />
Library<br />
Babytimes – Bilingual<br />
English/Mandarin<br />
Tuesday, <strong>11</strong>-<strong>11</strong>.30am<br />
Encourage learning through<br />
language. Babytimes is an<br />
interactive programme including<br />
Email georgia.oconnor@starmedia.kiwi<br />
by 5pm each Wednesday<br />
rhymes, songs, stories and<br />
play in English and Mandarin<br />
Chinese. This is a free session.<br />
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre<br />
Family History Help<br />
Wednesday, <strong>11</strong>am-1pm<br />
Are you interested in family<br />
history (genealogy)? A volunteer<br />
from the Canterbury branch<br />
of the New Zealand Society<br />
of Genealogists is available to<br />
help with your family history<br />
questions.<br />
Upper Riccarton Library<br />
Mahjong Group<br />
Wednesday, 1-3pm<br />
Interested in playing Mahjong?<br />
Learn to play Mahjong at the<br />
library. For beginners and<br />
advanced players alike. If you<br />
have your own set take it along.<br />
Upper Riccarton Library<br />
Scrabble Club<br />
Wednesday, 1.30-3.30pm<br />
Have a way with words? Go<br />
along when you can and join the<br />
library’s friendly Scrabble club.<br />
Some boards provided, but feel<br />
free to take your own.<br />
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre<br />
UR Club - Dragon Boat<br />
Festival Special!<br />
Wednesday, 3.30-4.30pm<br />
Go and join the fun at<br />
the library’s after-school<br />
club. This week will feature<br />
a special storytime and craft<br />
session celebrating the Dragon<br />
Boat Festival. Open to all<br />
schoolchildren, there are stories,<br />
crafts, games and more.<br />
Upper Riccarton Library<br />
Matariki Wā<br />
Kōrero: Matariki Storytimes<br />
Thursday, 10.30 – <strong>11</strong>am<br />
Go celebrate and welcome the<br />
Māori Lunar New Year with<br />
stories, songs, rhymes and craft<br />
activities. All welcome. Free.<br />
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre,<br />
341 Halswell Rd<br />
GenConnect<br />
Thursday, 1-2pm<br />
Connecting generations by<br />
sharing knowledge. Questions<br />
about your iPad, Smart Phone or<br />
Tablet? Want to know how to use<br />
Skype, Facebook, or share your<br />
photos with family or friends?<br />
What is an app and which ones<br />
are the best ones to use? Ask an<br />
“expert.”<br />
Upper Riccarton Library<br />
Korean Book Club<br />
Friday, 6-7pm<br />
The Korean Book Club meets<br />
on the second Friday of the<br />
month. Go and share your ideas<br />
with other Korean book lovers.<br />
Upper Riccarton Library<br />
Makerspace<br />
Saturday, 1.30-3pm<br />
Join in for some fun activities<br />
every week at the Makerspace.<br />
WESTERN NEWS<br />
WINTER<br />
WARMER: Go<br />
along to the sitting<br />
room in the library<br />
at Te Hāpua<br />
Halswell Centre<br />
for a relaxing<br />
crafternoon. The<br />
group meets every<br />
Saturday between<br />
1-3pm. Take along<br />
your knitting,<br />
crochet, stitching or<br />
any other handcraft<br />
and enjoy the<br />
company of others.<br />
Share skills and<br />
be inspired in a<br />
friendly, relaxing<br />
environment. Don’t<br />
forget to take<br />
your library card<br />
to borrow from a<br />
fabulous range of<br />
craft books. <br />
There will be a variety of<br />
activities and fun to be had for<br />
all ages.<br />
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre<br />
Drop in Chinese Art Club<br />
Sunday, 10.30am–noon<br />
Take your own brushes, ink,<br />
paint, and paper. Join the club<br />
and work on calligraphy and<br />
brush painting. For ages 10 and<br />
up. Only during term time.<br />
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre<br />
WāKōrero/Storytimes<br />
Monday, 10-10.30am<br />
Encourage learning through a<br />
love for stories. Storytimes is an<br />
interactive programme including<br />
stories, songs, rhymes and<br />
play.<br />
Upper Riccarton Library
Change language