Southern View: March 03, 2020

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Tuesday March 3 2020 11
JP Clinic
Tuesday, 10am-1pm
A justice of the peace will
be available to witness signatures,
certify documents, take
oaths, declarations, affidavits,
affirmations, applications for
citizenship and rates rebates.
South, Linwood and Te
Hapua: Halswell Centre
libraries
Technology Help Sessions
Tuesday, 10.30-11.30am,
at Spreydon, 2-3pm, at
Halswell
These free drop-in sessions
will help you with specific issues,
such as using email, searching
the internet, library catalogue
or electronic resources and any
other general computer-related
queries. Go along with your
laptop, tablet, smartphone if you
need help.
Te Hapua: Halswell Centre and
Spreydon Library
Citizens Advice Bureau
Tuesday, 11am-2pm
The Citizens Advice Bureau
provides free and confidential
advice. It takes the time to
listen to you and equip you
with information, options and
support.
Linwood Library
Email matt.slaughter@starmedia.kiwi by
5pm each Wednesday
Makerspace –Library Drop In
Tuesday, 3.30-4.30pm
Go along for activities in the
Makerspace. There will be a
variety of activities and fun to be
had for all. Free.
South Library
Mainly Music
Wednesday, 10-11.30am, and
9.45-11.15am
Go along for fun and
learning with music for mums
with children aged up to five.
The first visit is free and $4 per
family after this. Morning tea
provided.
St Johns Anglican Church, cnr St
Johns St and Ferry Rd, Woolston,
and St Martin’s Anglican Church
($3), 50 Lincoln Rd
Open Creative Time - 3D
Printing and Craft Cutters
Wednesday, 10-11.30am
Go in and use a craft cutter to
design and make your own cards,
iron on T-shirt patches or stickers
for fun or practical use. Find out
about designing for 3D printers.
You can make stencils, cookie
cutters, name tags, key-rings,
board game pieces or whatever
you can imagine or sketch. Free,
drop in session. Basic computer
skills required.
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Knit ’n’ Yarn
Wednesday, 10.30am-1pm, at
Linwood, Thursday, 1-3pm, at
Halswell, and 1.30-3.30pm, at
South Library, Saturday, 1-3pm, at
Halswell
Head along for a free craft
corner session. Take your
knitting, crochet or other
craft projects. Beginners are
welcome.
Linwood, Halswell and South
libraries
Friendships and Chats
Thursday, 10am-12.30pm
Join in the fun with a cuppa
at the Cashmere New Life
Church. There will be homemade
scones served on Royal
Albert and fine china. Take a
friend. $3 donation.
St Saviour’s Anglican
Church – Parish of South
Christchurch, 200 Colombo St,
Sydenham
Rummikub Club
Thursday, 10am-noon
Join in a game of Rummikub,
a tile-based game for two to
four players, which combines
elements of the games rummy
and Mahjong.
Linwood Library
Mahjong
Thursday, 1-3-30pm
Would you like to learn
Mahjong? Go along and be
taught how. It’s not difficult,
it’s fun. Phone Noel on 322 8636
or email noelandhazel@xtra.co.nz
Christchurch South Mahjong
Club, Vincent Place
Game Zone @ Linwood
Library
Thursday, 3.30pm to 4.30pm
Go along to Linwood Library
for an hour of fun. Play games
such as Minecraft, Charades,
Connect Four, Pictionary and
more. Free, no booking required.
Linwood Library
First Friday Whānau
Fun Night – An evening of
Seaweek Storytimes will be
held on Thursday at South
Library from 11am to 11.30am.
Celebrate Kaupapa Moana-
Seaweek with a special
themed session. This will
feature Christchurch musician
Michal Bush singing with
her new book Seagull Song.
Recommended for children
aged 2 and up. No bookings
required.
stories, family and fun at the
library
Friday, 5-6pm
Take the kids, the grandparents,
or take your uncle and cousins.
The whole whānau is invited.
Go along to Te Hāpua: Halswell
Centre on Friday for a short
storytime, followed by hands-on
activities to do as a family.
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Spreydon Library Social
Games
Saturday, 10am-noon
Go along for a friendly game
or two. Choose from Upwords,
Scrabble, cards, Chess, Mahjong
and more.
Spreydon Library
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
Embracing Technology
Please join us as Grant Sidaway, MNZM, founder of SeniorNet delivers
an entertaining and informative presentation that provides useful tips
and tools to help you embrace technology.
Some of the topics he will cover include:
• New ways of staying connected and choosing the right technology
• Saving money using technology and keeping yourself safe online
This presentation is free to attend and is followed by delicious refreshments.
Ryman Healthcare is proud to be a principal sponsor of SeniorNet, an
organisation dedicated to helping older people use and enjoy technology.
ESSIE SUMMERS RETIREMENT VILLAGE
222 Colombo Street, Beckenham
Thursday 12 March, 10am
RSVP to Lynne on 337 6500
rymanhealthcare.co.nz