Pegasus Post: June 18, 2019
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Tuesday <strong>June</strong> <strong>18</strong> <strong>2019</strong> 15<br />
Senior Net New Brighton<br />
Tuesday, Wednesday and<br />
Thursday 10am-noon (by<br />
appointment)<br />
Go along for a group offering<br />
assistance to mature people with<br />
modern technology including<br />
computers, tablets, smartphones,<br />
email, Facebook, Skype, Word,<br />
cellphones and the internet.<br />
202 Marine Parade (next to the<br />
New Brighton Club)<br />
JP Clinic at Shirley Library<br />
Tuesday, 10am-1pm<br />
A justice of the peace will<br />
be available to members of<br />
the community to witness<br />
signatures and documents,<br />
certify document copies, hear<br />
oaths, declarations, affidavits<br />
or affirmations as well as sign<br />
citizenship, sponsorship or<br />
rates rebates applications. No<br />
charge.<br />
Shirley Library<br />
SAYGo Steady As You Go<br />
Falls Prevention Exercise Class<br />
Tuesday, 10am<br />
This is a specially-designed<br />
class to help you not to fall. There<br />
will be a $2 koha entry. There is<br />
no booking fee required, those<br />
interested are invited to just turn<br />
up on the day and see what the<br />
class can do for them.<br />
Parklands Community Centre<br />
Email matt.slaughter@starmedia.kiwi by<br />
5pm each Wednesday<br />
Ascot Sit and Be Fit<br />
Wednesday, 1-2pm, and<br />
Thursday, 9.30-10.30am<br />
Complete a class of exercises<br />
without even leaving your chair.<br />
The cost of the class is $4 and<br />
with this, you’ll get a cup of tea<br />
or coffee.<br />
Ascot Community Centre<br />
Rocket Club<br />
Wednesday, 3.30-4.30pm<br />
Go along and take part in<br />
different activities based on<br />
local and current events in<br />
a learning environment.<br />
Homework help is available<br />
during this time. Free and no<br />
bookings required.<br />
Aranui Library<br />
Scrabble Club<br />
Tuesday and Wednesday, 1.30-<br />
3.30pm and 1-2.45pm<br />
Go along to the Scrabble<br />
Club. No obligation, just go<br />
along when you can and join the<br />
friendly group. All materials are<br />
supplied. No fee.<br />
Parklands and Shirley<br />
libraries<br />
Reading to Dogs<br />
Tuesday and Wednesday, 3.30-<br />
4.30pm<br />
This programme is designed<br />
to provide an atmosphere that<br />
encourages children to develop<br />
their reading skills and a love for<br />
reading in front of some furry<br />
friends.<br />
Shirley and New Brighton<br />
libraries<br />
CV help<br />
Thursday, 10-11.30am<br />
A librarian will be on hand<br />
to assist customers who need<br />
help with their CV or<br />
resume.<br />
New Brighton Library<br />
Technology Help Drop-in<br />
Sessions<br />
Thursday, 3.30-4.30pm<br />
Go along to drop-in sessions<br />
for help with email, searching<br />
the internet, using the library<br />
catalogue, eBooks, and general<br />
computer queries.<br />
Shirley Library<br />
Cards Club<br />
Friday, 1.30-3.30pm<br />
This weekly club will be held<br />
every Friday, just go along and<br />
join the fun. Free, no bookings<br />
required.<br />
Shirley Library<br />
Makerspace<br />
Friday, 3.30-4.30pm<br />
Go along to weekly<br />
Makerspace sessions and get<br />
hands-on with activities for all<br />
ages. Something new every week.<br />
Aranui Library<br />
Culture Exchange<br />
Friday, 3.45-4.45pm<br />
Go along and make new<br />
friends, practice English and<br />
learn about New Zealand and<br />
Christchurch.<br />
Shirley Library<br />
New Brighton Seaside Market<br />
Saturday, 10am-2pm<br />
Go and enjoy a warm and fun<br />
atmosphere beside the seaside.<br />
With live entertainment, food<br />
Family history and<br />
understanding your<br />
DNA will be held at<br />
Shirley Library on<br />
Saturday from 10am<br />
until noon. Go along<br />
if you need help<br />
with your family<br />
history research<br />
or understanding<br />
your DNA<br />
results. The New<br />
Zealand Society<br />
of Genealogists<br />
and library staff<br />
will be available to<br />
introduce you to<br />
helpful resources.<br />
and free face-painting.<br />
New Brighton Pedestrian<br />
Mall<br />
Golden Oldies Movie<br />
screening – Steptoe and Son<br />
Monday, 1.30pm<br />
Go along for this 1972 comedy/<br />
romance starring Wilfrid<br />
Brambell. Albert Steptoe and<br />
his son Harold are junk dealers,<br />
complete with horse and cart to<br />
tour the neighbourhood. Harold,<br />
who likes the bright lights of<br />
London, meets a stripper.<br />
New Brighton Museum, 9<br />
Hardy St<br />
Marshland Table Tennis Club<br />
Monday, 7.30-9.30pm<br />
Go along every Monday night<br />
until October 14. Casual players<br />
are welcome – $5 for adults per<br />
night, $3 for juniors under-<strong>18</strong>.<br />
Marshland Hall, 430<br />
Marshland Rd