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2 Thursday October 15 2020 Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz what’s on this week PEGASUS POST GENERAL INQUIRIES Ph 379 7100 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Ph 379 1100 Star Media, a division of Allied Press Ltd PO Box 1467, Christchurch starmedia.kiwi NEWS Bea Gooding Ph: 021 911 576 bea.gooding@starmedia.kiwi ADVERTISING Frank Greenslade Ph: 364 7441 frank.greenslade@starmedia.kiwi Your local community news delivered to 17,598 homes within The Star each week. Linwood • Avonside • Richmond • Shirley • Bexley Burwood • Dallington • Wainoni • Bromley Aranui • Avondale • New Brighton • Northshore Queenspark • Parklands • South Brighton Kawhe & Kōrero Thursday, 10-11am New Brighton Library Build your confidence in te reo Māori skills with other fellow learners. Free, no booking required. Rotary Market Sunday, 8.30am-12.30pm Woolston Club, 43 Hargood St A variety of stalls will be available, including fresh produce, jams and preserves, and recycled clothing, books and tools. Every fine Sunday, with all proceeds supporting the local community. For site inquiries, phone Vance at 022 382 0086. Creative Writing on Sundays Sunday, 1-3pm Linwood Library Writing group leader Jennifer will work with group members to craft, create and develop their own stories. Take some pens or pencils, paper, or a laptop. This class is free. Marshland Table Tennis Club Monday, 7.30-9.30pm Marshland Memorial Hall Become a member or a casual player with a friendly group every Monday night. All abilities welcome. Phone Lynley at 021 205 1106 for more information. JP Clinic Tuesday, 10am-1pm, at Linwood, 10am-1pm, at Shirley Linwood and Shirley libraries Barrier-Free Computing, Saturday, 10am-noon, New Brighton Library Tutors from the Computers for Special Needs Trust will be available to provide assistance with emailing, accessing the internet, playing games and researching. Free event. 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. Citizens Advice Bureau Tuesday, 11am-2pm Linwood Library Citizens Advice Bureau provides free and confidential advice. They take the time to listen and equip you with the information, options and support that fit your needs. Phone 366 6490 for more information. Reading to Dogs Tuesday, 3.30-4.30pm Shirley Library A relaxed, non-threatening event designed to encourage children to practice reading skills and develop a love for reading. Registration required. Phone 941 7923 to register. SeniorNet Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 10am-noon 202 Marine Pde, New Brighton Go along and learn how to use modern technology and the internet, such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, cameras and more. Bookings required. Phone 382 6048 to register. South Brighton Voices Choir Wednesday, 7.30-9.30pm New Brighton Methodist Church If you love singing, go along and join the friendly choir each Wednesday. New members, especially tenors and basses, are welcome. Reading music is helpful, but not essential. Phone 388 3727 for more information. Not-for-profit organisations can send their What’s On listings to pegasus@starmedia. kiwi
PEGASUS POST Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Thursday October 15 2020 3 News Activities to build positive relationships • From page 1 The women’s group was established in 2000 and started with 10 members, but it has now grown to more than 35. Activities such as arts and craft, games and bus outings were on offer to enable women to build positive relationships, develop practical leisure skills and increase awareness of other opportunities city-wide. Adams said the dynamic of the group shifted over time because members were able to confide in each other around issues such as domestic violence, rather than attending just for the activities. This was particularly apparent following the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes. Said Adams: “Pre-earthquakes, women came there to enjoy the activities. When the earthquakes hit we were closed for six weeks, but they still depended on those connections they had made especially as many struggled with losing their houses. “The whole dynamic of the group since then has changed. People are much more caring and they never hesitate to check in on each other.” Many women readily accepted the care and responsibility of their families, whether it was young children, ageing parents or unwell partners. Adams said this was often to the detriment of their own health and well-being, therefore the group helped women take some time out for themselves, and develop lifelong friendships. It impacted their lives due to learning new skills such as gardening, cooking, making clothes or having a hobby, which lifted self-esteem and confidence. “Some of these women have been working 24/7 to look after someone, managing finances or organising medical needs and never think about what they want or need,” she said. “They become overtired and depression is more apparent because they’re eating, sleeping and living for other people. “Coming to a group like this for two hours just provides some respite and is a lifting of the spirits. Having a laugh is incredibly therapeutic.” •The Women’s Social Support Group meets weekly at the Woolston Development Project on Wednesdays from 9.45am during the school term. ‘It’s nice to make new friends’ • By Bea Gooding MAKING FRIENDS in a new city can often be no easy feat, but for Gloria Brown, joining a successful women’s group was a decision that paid off. Brown is one of the last remaining founding members of the Women’s Social Support Group. The Woolston resident moved to Christchurch from Timaru in 1992 and joined the WDP after a spontaneous decision to give it a go. Said Brown: “I joined the group because I didn’t know many people when I moved up here, and I was looking for friends, a job and things to do. I found a leaflet in my letterbox about it and I ended up joining that day. “It’s great because there’s always new members coming through, so it’s nice to make new friends. Some members even come from the other side of town.” Many came and went over the years, but now only two founding members remained – Brown, along with Patsy Kerr. Joining in on the fun became a weekly ritual for Brown, who seldom misses a meeting. RITUAL: Gloria Brown was a founding member of the Women’s Social Support Group and has been part of the organisation ever since. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN Along with arts and crafts, regular excursions to attractions such as the Christchurch Gondola, the Botanic Gardens or punting on the Avon River were activities she enjoyed the most. The companionship and lifelong friendships were why she remained at the group for the last two decades, especially the support she felt when she lost her home in the February 22, 2011, earthquake. “It’s helped a lot of women, especially when they’ve been lonely. I don’t know where I would’ve been [otherwise].” Meet Poto near your home JOIN US NOW! See website for details up to 30 % off Resene Premium Paints, Wood Stains, Primers, Sealers and Wallpaper plus 25% off Decorating Accessories and Cleaning Products Come in and see us today at your local Resene ColorShop! resene.co.nz/colorshops or shop online at shop.resene.co.nz Discounts off the normal retail price until 2 November 2020 at Resene owned ColorShops and participating resellers. 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