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WESTERN NEWS Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi<br />

Tuesday <strong>June</strong> <strong>18</strong> <strong>2019</strong> 23<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 11-5pm and<br />

Tuesday 2-5pm at Papanui and<br />

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday<br />

and Monday, 11am-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 Centre,<br />

cnr of Papanui Rd and Franks St,<br />

Papanui and Hornby Library<br />

Babytimes – Bilingual<br />

English/Mandarin<br />

Tuesday, 11-11.30am<br />

Encourage learning through<br />

language. Babytimes is an<br />

interactive programme including<br />

rhymes, songs, stories and<br />

Email georgia.oconnor@starmedia.kiwi<br />

by 5pm each Wednesday<br />

play in English and Mandarin<br />

Chinese. This is a free session.<br />

Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre<br />

Family History Help<br />

Wednesday, 11am-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<br />

Wednesday, 3.30– 4.30pm<br />

Go and join the fun in an after<br />

school club. Open to all schoolaged<br />

children, there are stories,<br />

crafts, games and more.<br />

Upper Riccarton Library<br />

Chinese Book Club<br />

Wednesday, 6.15–7.15pm<br />

Chat about favourite reads,<br />

discover new titles and authors,<br />

make friends and share your<br />

life experiences with other<br />

enthusiastic readers.<br />

Upper Riccarton Library<br />

GenConnect<br />

Thursday, 1-2pm<br />

Connecting generations by<br />

sharing knowledge. Questions<br />

about your iPad, smartphone 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 what are the<br />

best ones? Ask an “expert.”<br />

Upper Riccarton Library<br />

Hornby Library Book<br />

Discussion Group<br />

Thursday, 2-3pm<br />

For those who love reading<br />

and want to share in discussion<br />

with other friendly book lovers.<br />

The group subscribes to the Book<br />

Discussion Scheme so there is a<br />

cost involved.<br />

Hornby 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 us for some fun activities<br />

every week at the Makerspace.<br />

BOOK TIME:<br />

Encourage<br />

learning through<br />

a love for stories.<br />

Storytimes is<br />

an interactive<br />

programme<br />

including stories,<br />

rhymes, craft and<br />

play. This is a free<br />

session run during<br />

school term times.<br />

The session will<br />

be held Saturday,<br />

<strong>June</strong> 22, 11am–<br />

noon, at the Upper<br />

Riccarton Library. ​<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,<br />

ink, paint, and paper. Join the<br />

club and work on calligraphy<br />

and brush painting. For ages<br />

10 and up. Only during term<br />

time.<br />

Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre<br />

WāKōrero/Storytimes<br />

Monday, 10-10.30am<br />

Encourage learning through<br />

a love for stories. Storytimes<br />

is an interactive programme<br />

including stories, songs, rhymes<br />

and play.<br />

Upper Riccarton Library<br />

“Thank you! For everything.<br />

There are no words.”<br />

Alison<br />

This week we are celebrating National Volunteer Week. Across New Zealand,<br />

more than 11,000 Fire and Emergency volunteers help keep their communities<br />

safe. fireandemergency.nz/volunteer<br />

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