8 Tuesday <strong>November</strong> 5 <strong>2019</strong> Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz <strong>News</strong> A FORMER children’s orphanage in Harewood will be remembered with a memorial seat. Last week, the Christchurch Methodist Mission held a small ceremony to mark the site of the former South Island Methodist Orphanage and Children’s Home, on Harewood Rd. The Christchurch Methodist Mission office is currently still located at the site, but the home was demolished in the 1990s. The art deco home was first opened 85 years ago and was designed by architect Wilford Melville Lawry. The memorial seat was blessed by Reverend Michael Greer, and about 10 former residents of the home attended the ceremony. Christchurch Methodist Mission executive director Jill Hawkey said the event honoured the request of a former resident for a plaque to remember residents and staff. “We hope former residents will see this as an opportunity to reminisce about their time at the home, and as an expression of our commitment to retain our memories associated with the home,” she said. NOR’WEST NEWS Memorial seat marks site of former orphanage HISTORIC: An aerial view of the South Island Methodist Orphanage and Children’s Home in Harewood, 1934. Knit ’n’ Yarn Tuesday, 1-3pm, at Bishopdale, Wednesday, 1-2.30pm, at Redwood, Thursday, 1.30-3.30pm, at Fendalton, and Friday, 10amnoon, at Papanui Take your knitting, crochet or other craft projects and have fun with a social group. This is a free, drop-in event. Bishopdale, Redwood, Fendalton and Papanui libraries Housie Wednesday, 7.15pm Go along for a social night out and play housie as a fundraiser for the Christchurch United Football Club. Food and drink available for purchase. Papanui League Clubrooms, 53 Sawyers Arms Rd SeniorNet Wednesday, 10am SeniorNet Garden City will host a class for seniors (65-plus) to learn about all things technology. Learn how to use your smartphone, tablet or laptop and the mysteries of the internet. Phone 348 4499. 3 Brake St, Upper Riccarton Loopy Tunes – Music & Movement Wednesday <strong>November</strong> 13, 10.30am Go along to the loopy tunes music and movement special Email claire.booker@starmedia.kiwi by 5pm each Wednesday event at Empower Church. Morning tea is provided, but attendees are asked to make a gold coin donation. For more information. Ph 027 555 6269 140 Springfield Rd, St Albans Games at Papanui Thursday, 2.30-4.30pm If you love games, head along and choose from a wide selection, including the classics, at this fun and social event. Free for all ages to enjoy. No bookings. Papanui Library Art Exhibition Tuesday-Sunday 9am onwards Members of the St Albans Art Society will showcase more than 100 paintings which will be available to purchase from Eastgate Shopping Centre. 20 Buckleys Rd, Linwood GenConnect Tuesday, 12.15-12.45pm If you have questions about your Ipad, smartphone or tablet, head down to GenConnect where Papanui High School students will help you for free. Papanui Library Makerspace Tuesday, 3.30-4.30pm. Join in the fun tech activities at these Makerspace sessions. Redwood Library Scrabble Tuesday, 10.30-noon, at Redwood, Wednesday, 1-3pm, at Bishopdale, and 1.30-3.30pm, at Shirley Play Scrabble with a friendly group. Head along when you can. No bookings required. All materials supplied. Free event. Redwood, Bishopdale and Shirley libraries Bolivia card game Thursday, 1-3pm Learn a new game. Cards and cardholders are supplied. Phone 941 7923 for more information. Bishopdale Library Senior men’s exercise group Friday, 11- 11.45 am Low impact exercise classes designed for seniors. Wear something comfortable and turn up – no registrations required. Participants are asked to bring a $3 koha as a donation. Phone 375 0850 for more information. Northcity Church, 95a Sawyers Arms Rd, Papanui. JP Clinics Tuesday, 10am-1pm, at Papanui and Shirley, Wednesday, 10am-1pm, at Bishopdale, Saturday, 10am-noon, at Fendalton A justice of the peace will be available to witness signatures and documents, certify document copies, hear oaths, declarations, affidavits or affirmations, as well as sign citizenship or rates rebates applications. Papanui, Shirley, Bishopdale and Fendalton libraries Mahjong Saturday, 1-3.30pm at Shirley, Monday, 2-4pm at Papanui Go along if you are interested in playing or learning about mahjong. Free. Register for the Shirley Library event. Shirley and Papanui libraries After School Activities Friday, 3.30-4.30pm Go along to the Fendalton Library on Wednesday from 9.30-11.30am for help with your family history. A volunteer from the Canterbury branch of the New Zealand Society of Genealogists is available to help with any family history questions. Suitable for ages eight to 13. Go along for an interactive session with technology, games, crafts and books. Take your friends, or make some new ones. Papanui Library Super Saturday Storytimes Saturday, 11-11.45am Encourage learning through stories. This is an interactive programme with stories, songs, rhymes, craft and play. Free. Shirley Library Tabletop Games Monday, 11am-5.15pm Play some tabletop board games. Free event, no bookings required. Shirley Library Cards Club Friday, 1.30-3.30pm The weekly cards club is on every Friday, join the fun. Free, no bookings required. 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