Amesbury School: Churton Park Community Centre

Hi Everyone

For what’s coming up next week, please click here.

ON NEXT WEEK

** Churton Park Photography Club ** - Tuesday 17^th June 7.30pm. This month we will be sharing six images of street art and one image of "Movement". Also we had an Extra Bonus assignment: one image of what you feel is the BEST image you have taken this month... ANY SUBJECT. This growing club has a really supportive atmosphere and new photographers are always welcome, regardless of experience. The club is perfect for beginners – through seeing other people’s work you will train your own eye. For more information contact me – beckie.duffy@wcc.govt.nz.
** Meditation Classes ** - meditation classes have started on Wednesday afternoons between 1 – 2pm with the lovely Jansie. If you have an hour spare on Wednesdays, these classes are a wonderful way to get away from the stress of the world and take some precious time for you. $10 per session. Contact Jansie on 021 076 8694 for more details and to register.
** Tai chi with Janet ** - a reminder that Janet runs Tai Chi on Thursday mornings from 10.30am – 12pm. If you are particularly interested in exercise for arthritis, Janet’s classes are ideal. Also, if arthritis is a concern for you, check out the seminars we have on here at the Centre in July, being run by Arthritis New Zealand (more information below).

COMING SOON – MARK YOUR CALENDARS

** Quest 4 Wellness June Seminar ** - this month Dr Gloria Hettige will be sharing her extensive knowledge on inflammation, its causes and latest treatment options. Tuesday 24^th June at 7.30pm. $5 to cover costs. RSVP your attendance to 027 442 7866. See the attached flyer for more information.

** Arthritis New Zealand Clinics ** - Come along to one of our arthritis group clinics on Wednesday 2^nd July, run by Arthritis New Zealand. Learn how to manage pain, stress, and fatigue, discuss exercise, diet and much more.
- 10:00am-11:00am - Osteoarthritis
- 12:00pm-1:00pm - Rheumatoid arthritis /Fibromyalgia/Polymyalgia Rheumatica
- 2:00pm-3:00pm - Gout

Register at through me at the Centre (830 4802 or beckie.duffy@wcc.govt.nz) or for further information please call 0800 663 463 or email iuliano.tinielu@arthritis.org.nz.www.arthritis.org.nz. No charge to attend, but Arthritis New Zealand gratefully accepts donations. Please see the attached flyer for more information.

** School Holiday Classes ** - yikes, school holidays have come around quickly…! We have two Funclay modelling classes organised for both Mondays of the holidays. Monday 7^th July “Under the Sea’ from 11am – 1pm and on Monday 14^th July ‘My Garden’ from 11am – 1pm. See attached flyers for photos of finished products and more information. Classes are $15 per child and numbers are strictly limited. Book through me. More classes to be announced next week.

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

** Birthday Parties at CPCC **

Planning your child's next birthday party? Horrified at the thought of having it at home in the middle of winter? Why not take the hassle out of it and have it here at Churton Park Community Centre.

Our rates are just $26 per hour (plus refundable bond) and I can put you in touch with lots of wonderful local party entertainers and caterers to make it even easier - from face painters to craft classes, from dance teachers to DJs, from cake pops to delicious cakes and cupcakes, it can all be pretty much taken care of for you. Pop in and see me to discuss or flick me an email at cpcc@wcc.govt.nz.

COMMUNITY NOTICES

** Churton Park Community Association **

Have you renewed your subscription for this year yet? The Association is leading the negotiations with the Regional Council on bus routes, puts on a number of events during the year for residents and their families and promotes other issues such as parking, road safety, community safety and so forth. As well, it publishes a local Gazette that is delivered to every household in the suburb at least three times a year. All this activity requires some funding. A subscription paid to the Association will go a long way to help deliver benefits to all residents. A number of members have yet to renew their subscriptions for the current year. You are urged to renew as soon as possible. See the Association’s website for details or post a cheque to PO Box 13-185 Johnsonville. If you are yet to join, there will never be a better time than now.

** Antenatal Classes at Johnsonville Plunket ** - Johnsonville Plunket is launching antenatal classes in July (see attached for more details). The course will be followed by a free Plunket Parenting Education course called "Your New Baby".

Tawa Montessori Open Day Montessori @ Tawa School is holding an Open Day on Saturday 21 June, 11am – 1pm, Room 13, Tawa School. Meet the teacher, ask questions, and see the Montessori class environment for 6-12 year olds. For more information, please visit www.montessoritawa.org or phone 232 3787 a/h.

Glenside Progressive Association had a good planting day last Saturday and got 10% of their plants planted. The forecast for this coming Saturday (14 June) is stunning and should be a great day. So please join us at 10.00 am by the Western Bridge,Westchester Drive. There is some planting to be done on a slope but there will also be an opportunity to plant a flattish area if you prefer. The aim is to get 20% planted this time so they need you to come. Please come properly dressed – old jeans, old anorak, strong boots and gardening gloves. You will need to bring a spade or mattock (narrow spades work best in rocky soil). We have a few spare tools to share around but prefer everyone bring their own. Please also bring a watertight 10L bucket. A knife and trowel will also be useful. For further information, contact Barry 478 7502.

To keep up to date with what’s on at CPCC throughout the week, you can follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ChurtonParkCommunityCentre). It’s publically available, so you can view it even if you don’t belong to Facebook.

Have a great weekend!

Beckie Duffy Community Centre Advocate