Regular Classes/Clinics
by Editor ~ November 5th, 2008. Filed under: classes.New Classes/Activities
Let us know what new classes/activities you would like to see happening at the centre. Also, let us know what days and times would suit you. E.g. morning classes or night classes – weekdays or weekends.
Phone or email us – we’d love to know so we can planning new classes & activities that you – the community – want.
Monday
Al-Anon/Alateen Services 7.30pm onwards Meets every Monday evening in Lounge (Al-Anon) & Waiting Room (Alateen)
Pt Chevalier Al-Anon/Alateen Family Groups provides help for family members and friends affected by somone else’s problem drinking. Contact Gillian 627-9397, Robyn 528-0255 or Gloria 818-9192.
Pt Chevalier Community Committee 7.30pm Meets every 3rd Monday in Annex
A locally elected independent committee established under the auspices of Auckland City Council. All welcome. Contact: Val Jones 846-6612
Tuesday
Spiritual Healing 10am to 12pm Meets once a week in Waiting Room Main Building
Drop in – no need to make an appointment. All welcome. For more information phone Pat Stephens 835-1052 or Joe Waitere 834-0607.
Al-Anon 10.30am onwards Meets every Tuesday in Lounge
Pt Chevalier Al-Anon Friendship Group provides help for family members and friends affected by someone else’s problem drinking. Contact: Margaret 818-1377, Ralph 638-6240 or Sue 630-1069.
The Friendly Circle 11am to 1.30pm Meets every 4th Tuesday of the Month in Annex
Come make new friends and join a group who meet and chat over lunch. Contact Joan Callan 846-5840 if more information.
Open Heart Meditation 8pm to 10pm Meets every Tuesday in Lounge
Opening the heart is the key to better health, happiness, inner peace and spiritual growth. Heart meditations are a gentle introduction to our spiritual heart. This is a simple, easy meditation requiring no effort or special skill.
Open to beginners as well as experienced meditators. Everyone is welcome. No particular religion is promoted and all religions and beliefs are welcome. Cost $5 donation towards room hire (first time free). Contact Pauline 820-7069. For more information on Heart Meditation see www.open-you-heart.org.uk A NZ website coming soon.
Wednesday
Embroidery/Needlework Social Group 10am to 12noon Meets once a week during term time in Lounge
All welcome. Come and have a cuppa and chat while doing your embriodery/needlework. Contact Margaret Davis 817-2952.
Thursday
Craft/X-Stitch Group 10am to 12noon Meets once a week in Lounge
Come and be creative, chat, swap ideas and make new friends. All welcome. Contact Maureen: 376-4292
B4 School Check – ADHB 9am to 2pm Clinic runs every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month
B4 School Check is a free check for four year olds to help to make sure your child is healthy and can learn well at school. It is a chance to discuss your child’s health and development with a nurse. For more information/to make an appointment phone 0800 33 83 33 or 623-4696
Saturday
SANDS (Stillbirth & Newborn Death Support – Auckland Central) Meets every first Saturday of the month.
This support group for parents who experience the death of their baby, meet every first Saturday of the month in the Annex from 10am to 12.30pm. ‘A little life, not a little loss’
Contact: 508 SANDSA (0508 72 63 72) sandsaucklandcentral@gmail.com
Sunday
Middle Eastern Drumming – meets weekly in the Annex 2pm to 4pm.
Come try your hand at Middle Eastern Drumming.
Hand Drumming – An introductory workshop series. Meets fortnightly in the Annex 110.30am to 1.30pm. Facilitated by Nikki Wood. $20 per session.
Learn the technique of playing an African Djembe and take home some funky rhythms. Nikki has been drumming for 17 years. She has studied African drumming with Epizo Bangoura, Mohammed Bangoura, Eddie Quansar, Folo Graff, Fraser Bruce and Jimmi Dale and she currently leads the group Damaru Drummers which started in 2005.
Contact: Nikki ph: 3600 988 Text: 027 2424 576 Email: nikki9@woosh.co.nz
Other Classes/Courses offered at the Centre
Allan Carr’s Easy Way to Stop Smoking Clinic
Held regularly on various days. For bookings and enquiries contact Vickie 817-5396. Website: www.easywaynz.co.nz – You have Everything to Gain, Nothing to Lose.
Being the Parent You Want to Be/Parenting from the Inside Out
Parenting not always easy? Even the best parents get stressed sometimes. Parent Trust has the programme for you. for more information Contact Helen 376-0400 Website: www.parenttrust.org.nz
Health & Fitness 1.30pm to 3.30pm Meets Tuesdays, Wednesday & Thursdays during summer months
A social support group helping people towards healthy living. Meets outside the Annex and then taken by van to various walking spots. Also meets during the winter months. Contact: Community Outreach Team 267-8194
