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14 Tuesday <strong>March</strong> <strong>17</strong> <strong>2020</strong><br />
Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz<br />
NOR’WEST NEWS<br />
Wā Kōrero – Storytimes<br />
Tuesday, 10.30-11am<br />
Encourage learning through<br />
language. Storytimes is an<br />
interactive programme including<br />
books, songs, rhymes and play.<br />
Recommended for over twoyear-olds.<br />
No bookings required.<br />
Shirley and Fendalton libraries<br />
Papanui Book Club<br />
Tuesday, 10am-noon<br />
Love sharing your favourite<br />
reads? Join other book lovers in<br />
a relaxed, friendly environment.<br />
Free, no bookings required.<br />
Papanui Library<br />
Mainly Music<br />
Tuesday, 11am-noon<br />
An interactive music programme<br />
every Tuesday during<br />
term time, finishing with lunch<br />
for the children. Hot drinks<br />
available. $4 a session, or $20 for<br />
5 sessions. No charge for first<br />
visit.<br />
St Peter’s Church, 22 Main<br />
South Rd, Upper Riccarton<br />
Knit ’n’ Yarn<br />
Tuesday, 1-3pm, at Bishopdale,<br />
Wednesday, 1-2.30pm, at<br />
Redwood, Thursday, 2-3.30pm,<br />
at Fendalton, and Friday, 10amnoon,<br />
at Papanui<br />
Take your knitting, crochet or<br />
other craft projects and have fun<br />
with a social group. This is a free,<br />
Email bea.gooding@starmedia.kiwi by<br />
5pm each Wednesday<br />
drop-in event.<br />
Bishopdale, Redwood, Fendalton<br />
and Papanui libraries<br />
GenConnect<br />
Tuesday, 12.15-12.45pm<br />
If you have questions about<br />
your smartphone or tablet, head<br />
along and ask an expert for advice.<br />
Free, no bookings required.<br />
Papanui Library<br />
Makerspace<br />
Tuesday, 3.30-4.30pm<br />
Join in for a wide range of fun,<br />
including art, technology and<br />
more. There is a different Makerspace<br />
activity each week. Free,<br />
no bookings required.<br />
Redwood Library<br />
Games Afternoon<br />
Tuesday, 2-4pm<br />
Join in for a cup of tea and an<br />
afternoon of boxed games.<br />
Christchurch North Community<br />
Church, cnr Harewood Rd<br />
and Chapel St.<br />
Citizens Advice Bureau<br />
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday,<br />
Friday, 11am-5pm, Tuesday,<br />
2-5pm<br />
The Citizens Advice Bureau<br />
provides free and confidential<br />
advice for anyone who needs information,<br />
options and support<br />
that fit their needs<br />
Fendalton Library<br />
Scrabble<br />
Wednesday, 1-3pm<br />
Play Scrabble with a friendly<br />
group. Head along when you<br />
can. No bookings required. All<br />
materials supplied. Free event.<br />
Bishopdale Library<br />
Senior Mens’ Exercise<br />
Group<br />
Friday, 11-11.45am<br />
Low impact exercise classes<br />
designed for seniors. Wear<br />
something comfortable and turn<br />
up – no registrations required.<br />
Participants are asked to bring a<br />
$3 koha as a donation. Phone 375<br />
0850 for more information.<br />
Northcity Church, 95a Sawyers<br />
Arms Rd, Papanui<br />
Card Club<br />
Friday, 1.30-3.30pm<br />
This weekly card club will<br />
be held on every Friday. Go<br />
along and join the fun. Free. No<br />
booking required.<br />
Shirley Library<br />
After School Activities<br />
Friday, 3.30-4.30pm<br />
An interactive session for<br />
children aged 8 to 13-years-old<br />
which includes technology,<br />
games, crafts, books and more.<br />
Free, no bookings required.<br />
Papanui Library<br />
JP Clinics<br />
Tuesday, 10am-1pm, at Papanui<br />
and Shirley, Wednesday,<br />
10am-1pm, at Bishopdale, Saturday,<br />
10am-noon, at Fendalton<br />
A justice of the peace will be<br />
available to witness signatures<br />
and documents, certify document<br />
copies, hear oaths, declarations,<br />
affidavits or affirmations,<br />
as well as sign citizenship or<br />
rates rebates applications.<br />
Papanui, Shirley, Bishopdale<br />
and Fendalton libraries<br />
Reading to dogs<br />
provides a relaxed,<br />
non-threatening<br />
atmosphere which<br />
encourages children<br />
to practice their<br />
reading skills. These<br />
furry friends listen<br />
attentively, allow<br />
children to proceed<br />
at their own pace<br />
and can be less<br />
intimidating than a<br />
child’s peers. Join in<br />
at Shirley Library this<br />
Tuesday from 3.30pm. <br />
Garage Sale<br />
Saturday, 9am-noon<br />
Garage sale at St Peters<br />
Church. Furniture, glassware,<br />
china, clothing and more on<br />
offer. Sausage sizzle provided.<br />
St Peter’s Church, 22<br />
Main South Rd, Upper<br />
Riccarton<br />
Super Saturday Storytimes<br />
Saturday, 11am-noon<br />
Encourage learning through<br />
stories. This is an interactive<br />
programme with stories, songs,<br />
rhymes, craft and play. No bookings<br />
required. Free.<br />
Shirley Library<br />
Mahjong<br />
Monday, 2-4pm<br />
Go along if you are interested<br />
in playing or learning about<br />
Mahjong. Free. Register for the<br />
Papanui Library event.<br />
Papanui Library<br />
COVID-19<br />
Coronavirus<br />
Help protect yourself and<br />
your whānau with simple tips<br />
like coughing or sneezing<br />
into your elbow.<br />
Your health is in your hands.<br />
For more info and tips<br />
on staying well visit<br />
health.govt.nz/covid-19
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