Pegasus Post: December 03, 2019

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KIDSTUFF
Email matt.slaughter@starmedia.kiwi by
5pm each Wednesday
Unique family
focused dance
studio
The Christmas Stash Swap will be held at New Brighton Library all week from
open until close. Go along, take your unwanted Christmas decorations and swap
them for new ones.
Senior Net New Brighton
Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday, 10am-noon (by
appointment)
This group offers
assistance to mature people
with modern technology,
including computers,
tablets, smartphones,
email, Facebook, Skype,
Word, cellphones and the
internet. Phone 382 6048
for more information.
202 Marine Pde (next to
the New Brighton Club)
JP Clinic at Shirley
Library
Tuesday, 10am-1pm
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
and sign citizenship,
sponsorship or rates
rebates applications. No
charge.
Shirley Library
SAYGo Steady As You
Go Falls Prevention
Exercise Class
Tuesday, 10am
This is a speciallydesigned
class to help
you avoid a fall. There
is a $2 koha entry but
no booking fee. Those
interested are invited to
turn up on the day and see
what it can do for them.
Parklands Community
Centre
A Lion in the Meadow
Storytimes
Tuesday, 10.30-11am
Go along and celebrate
the 50th anniversary of
Margaret Mahy’s A Lion in
the Meadow. Go and create
an imaginary meadow of
felt flowers and grasses.
Share in an interactive
session including a giant
copy of the book, songs,
rhymes and play. Make
your own lion tail and
ears. Free, no bookings
required.
Shirley Library
Scrabble Club
Tuesday 1-2.45pm
at Parklands Library,
Wednesday 1.30-3.30pm at
Shirley Library
Go along to the Scrabble
Club. No obligation, just
go along when you can and
join the friendly group. All
materials are supplied. No
fee.
Shirley and Parklands
libraries, as above
Sit and Be Fit
Thursday, 9.30am
Complete a class
of exercises without even
leaving your chair. The cost
of the class is $5.50 and
you’ll get a cup of tea or
coffee.
Taiora: QE II Recreation
and Sport Centre
CV help
Thursday, 10-11.30am
A librarian will be on
hand to assist customers
who need help with their
CV or resume.
New Brighton Library
Rummikub Club
Thursday, 10am-12pm
Go along and join in a
game of Rummikub, a tilebased
game for two to four
players, which combines
elements of the card games
rummy and mahjong. This
is a free event.
Linwood Library
Game Zone
Thursday, 3.30-4.30pm
Go along and play
Minecraft, charades,
Connect Four, Pictionary
and more. Take your
friends or meet some new
ones. All children aged
eight to 13 welcome, no
bookings or payment
needed.
Linwood Library
Cards Club
Friday, 1.30-3.30pm
This weekly club is held
every Friday, just go along
and join the fun. Free, no
bookings required.
Shirley Library
Culture Exchange
Friday, 3.45-4.45pm
Make new friends,
practise english and learn
about New Zealand and
Christchurch.
Shirley Library
New Brighton Seaside
Market
Saturday, 10am-2pm
Enjoy a warm and
fun atmosphere beside
the seaside. With live
entertainment, food and
free face-painting.
New Brighton Pedestrian
Mall
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
Golden Oldies Movie –
The World’s Fastest
Indian
Monday, 1.30pm
Anthony Hopkins stars
in this 2005 drama. The
story of New Zealander
Burt Munro, who spent
years rebuilding a 1920
Indian motor-cycle, which
helped him set the land
speed world record at
Utah’s Bonneville Salt
Flats in 1967. Cost is $2,
go early for a cuppa and a
chat.
New Brighton Museum, 8
Hardy St
Creative Writing on
Sundays
Sunday, 1-3pm
Group leaders work
with members to craft,
create and develop their
own work. Take along
your pens, paper and
ideas.
Linwood Library
Anna Lee School of Dance offers
a unique blend of a family focused
studio with the benefits of a large,
well-established school that has been
around for decades – multiple grading
opportunities, large scale recitals at a
beautiful theatre and quality, experienced
teaching staff who really care about their
students.
ALSD has a proven history of students
excelling with superb exam, medal
and competition results. Dance classes
are tailored for pre-schoolers through
to advanced students, catering for all
levels of commitment. There are classes
designed for those who wish to dance
for fun and fitness, as well as those who
are aiming for a career in dance. The fun
and supportive environment, with its
emphasis on enjoyment ensures students
feel comfortable as they learn to dance
and increase confidence, self-esteem,
coordination and self- discipline.
Our annual recital is a showcase of the
amazing talent and incredible dancers in
our school. This year we are performing
three festive shows at the Aurora Centre,
Burnside on Saturday 14 December with
performances at 11:00am, 2:30pm and
6:30pm. Tickets start from $15 and are
available through Ticketek now!
For more information call 354 6228
or email office@annaleeschoolofdance.
co.nz.