What’s on at the
WAINUIOMATA
COMMUNITY HUB
December 2016
SUMMER SESSIONS, EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
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WHAT’S ON FOR ADULTS
ADULT COLOURING IN
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ARTS AND CREATIVITY WORKSHOP
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Saturday 10 December, 1pm
Saturdays, 10.30am-1pm
Add some colour to your Saturdays with the Adult Colouring In Group.
Weekly art and creativity classes for adults in Wainuiomata.
Everyone is welcome to drop in, so bring your colouring in books and pencils!
If you would like any more information, email sophiegardiner@y7mail.com
TOASTMASTERS
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WEIGHT WATCHERS
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Wednesdays, 6.45pm-8.45pm
Tuesdays, 6pm-7.30pm
Toastmasters is a worldwide programme where you can improve your leadership and communication skills. It is not a formal course in public speaking.
Weight Watchers’ unique, personalised approach to weight loss combines healthy eating, exercise, and support. Join today for a bigger life in a healthier body.
SOCIAL SERVICES NETWORK MEETING
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Thursdays, 9am-3.30pm
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Wednesdays, 11am-12noon
Tuesday 13 December, 12.15pm
GENERAL COUNSELLOR
COMMUNITY LAW CLINICS
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ADDICTION COUNSELLOR
Tuesdays, 10am-4.30pm
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SUMMER READING
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THE BIG READ
December 2016 - January 2017 Children can once again read books, complete fun tasks and be in to win cool prizes as part of The Big Read!
It’s free for any child aged 0-12, and this year it’s been extended to under-5s! Pre-register online from 1 December, or sign up in person from 16 December.
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TEEN READ
December 2016 - January 2017 Are you aged 13-18? Challenge yourself to read more widely over summer, try new things, and be in to win awesome prizes!
SUMMER CHALLENGE FOR 18+
It’s free and you can join up at your local library from Thursday 1 December. For more information check out library.huttcity.govt.nz L
Explore, read, and relax with Hutt City Libraries over summer and be in to win!
All you need to do is complete 4 tasks, and drop your completed card off at any library before 31 January to go in the prize draw.
Grab an Explore.Read.Relax. card at any library from 1 December to enter!
For more information and reading ideas check out library.huttcity.govt.nz
December 2016 - January 2017
WHAT’S ON FOR ADULTS
WHANAU IN ARMS
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THROUGH THE EYES OF SOLDIERS
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Tuesdays, 9am-12.30pm
Tuesday 6 December, 2pm
A foodbank for those in need, run by a local organisation.
Join Library Manager, Jeffrey Russell, to follow 4 soldiers before, during and after the first attack on the Western Front by NZ infantry at the Battle of Flers through letters, diaries and official sources, in this fascinating presentation.
Stocks are limited, so bring a box and sign up between 9 - 10am. Collect your box between 10am - 12.30pm.
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BUDGET SERVICE
Tuesdays, 10am-1pm Wednesdays, 9am-11am This free service covers budget planning, dealing with creditors, record keeping, and budget training for youth. CHAT AND CHILL
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LITERACY & NUMERACY
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Mondays, 1pm-3pm
Wednesdays & Thursdays, 9am-3pm
Chat & Chill is a friendly group who offers the opportunity to meet and mingle with people in the age range 50+.
The course consists of 120 hours of literacy and numeracy training.
Come along for a chat, and chill out!
For more information, contact Ani at assessments.wfsst@xtra.co.nz
WHAT’S ON FOR ADULTS
BOOK GROUP
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JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
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Thursday 8 December, 10.30am
Thursdays, 4pm-5pm
Friendly and casual book discussion group with a different theme each month. This month’s theme is Holidays.
Members of the Hutt Valley & Districts Justices of the Peace Association run clinics at all of our libraries and can help with witnessing, certifying documents, and taking declarations or affidavits.
Everyone is welcome to drop in and bring a book you love!
CRAFT GROUP
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GUITAR GROUP
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Thursdays, 2pm-4pm
Thursdays, 7pm-9pm
Join us for a cuppa and some cake, as well as some good company while you work on your current craft project.
Have you ever wanted to learn how to play the guitar? Have you ever wanted to be a rockstar?
Anyone with any craft is welcome to come along and join in.
If you answered yes, then you should come along and join in!
WHAT’S ON FOR CHILDREN
BABY BOUNCE & RHYME
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PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
Thursdays, 10.30am
Fridays, 10.30am
A half-hour full of songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for children aged 0-2 years.
A half-hour of stories and songs for kids aged 2-5 years and their caregivers.
Help your child get a head start by joining other parents and their little ones for companionship, fun, and interaction.
Introducing children to stories from a very young age gives them a valuable boost before starting school.
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PLUNKET
Fridays, 10am-11.30am Plunket aims to provide universal access to services for all children and families regardless of ethnicity or location.
XMAS CARD MAKING
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POUMAAMA PLAYGROUP
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Wednesday 21 December, 2pm
Tuesdays, 10am-12noon
Oh no! Have you forgotten to make someone a Christmas card?
Tongan playgroup for 0-5 year olds.
Come and join us in designing, making and decorating personalised Christmas cards. All ages are welcome!
MT ZION YOUTH GROUP
Fridays, 7pm-9pm
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WHAT’S ON FOR TEENS
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INKLINGS
TIHEI RANGATAHI
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Tuesday 13 December, 4pm
Every week day, 3.30pm-5pm
A free hour long monthly group for any and all 9-12 year olds.
Tihei Rangatahi is a movement that provides quality programmes that are targeted at rangatahi to enhance their well-being, as well as providing unique opportunities to inspire rangatahi to believe they can achieve anything.
This month’s theme is all about holidays! Come and play some fun summery games that can go on holiday with you !
FITNESS SESSIONS
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HOUR OF CODE
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Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1pm
Saturday 10 December, 3pm
YOUth Inspire is running physical training sessions that focus on encouraging young people in the community to get fit.
The Hour of Code is an introduction to computer science, designed to demystify "code", to show that anybody can learn the basics!
If you would like more information, call Tasi on 021 922 113 or visit the YOUth Inspire Facebook page.
No coding experience needed - just come along and have fun!
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FOOD FOR FINES December 2016
Last year we ran Food For Fines during December and wiped $23,530.32 off library accounts - that's a lot of food going to our local food banks!
Hutt City Libraries is running Food for Fines again this year! Bring non-perishable food to any Hutt City Library in December and wipe your fines! Every item of food you give will go to your local food bank and you’ll get $5 removed from any fines accrued on your library account. L
Community Library ph: 04 564 5822
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Don’t have fines but still feeling generous? Drop off non-perishable food to any of our libraries and we’ll pass it on to your local food bank. For more information check out library.huttcity.govt.nz
Community Centre ph: 04 564 5262
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Community Hall