Community Notices

MONDAY

PHILOSOPHY GROUP Meet 2nd & 4th Mon of the month, 10am. Trafalgar Hall, 67 Trafalgar St. All welcome. TXT Zoe 0279741758.

ME/CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) + FM(Fibromyalgia) get-together. Mon, 21 Aug, 2-3pm, Broccoli Row, Collingwood St. Nelson Bays ME/CFS FM Support group strengthtogethernelson@gmail.com Ph: 035468485.

DIVORCECARE NN 2023. 13-week course starts Mon, 4 Sept, 7-9pm, Richmond New Life Church side Room. TXT 0274193035, or E:divorcecarenn@gmail.com and we will contact you. Cost $55 for Manual.

STOKE SENIOR CITIZENS is a Friendship Club accepting all indoor bowling beginners and players. Mon & Fri 1:30-3:30pm. Annual $5 subscription and a $2 mat fee covers costs levied for the afternoon. Mats and bowls are provided by the club. Ph: 035479814 or 035473052

HAVEN GAMES - Mon, 1.30-3.30pm. Nelson Baptist Church, 193 Bridge St. Join us for Board games, cards, puzzles, cuppa and chat. All Welcome. Koha appreciated.

TEA AND TALK – Mon, 10-1.30pm. Victory Community Centre. Join us for a cuppa tea and a wee treat. Meet new friends and enjoy morning tea served on vintage China with occasional entertainment and guest speakers. Ages 60+ COST: $2.

Tuesday

NELSON 50+ WALKING GROUP Tues, 22 Aug, 9.45am, Brook Sanctuary. Meet at Brook Sanctuary carpark. BYO lunch. Contact Angela 0274441546. QUIZ TIME! Come & test your knowledge. Tues, 29 Aug, 1:30-3:30pm, Victory Community Church. Gold Coin donation. RSVP to Tracey-Lynn 0220996556.

NELSON CREATIVE FIBRE GROUP Welcome you to friendly fibre craft meetings. Meet 2nd & 4th Tues each month. 9.30am, Nelson Golf Club, 38 Bolt Rd, Tāhunanui. Ph: Lesley 035765654. $2 for members, $4 for non-members.

STOKE CENTRAL COMBINED PROBUS welcomes new members. Meet 4th Tues of the month, 10am. Stoke Methodist Church Hall, 94 Neale Ave. Interesting speakers, outings, and lunches. Ph: Rosemary 039706872.

LA CORALE - COMMUNITY CHOIR Tues, 6.15-7.45pm. Victory Community Centre. Open to anyone who wants to sing! Coordinated by Alvaro Moreno, this choir enables involvement and inclusion no matter the level of musicianship. There’s an eclectic “world music” repertoire reflecting the diversity of members.

Wednesday

U3A – Wed, 23 Aug, 10am. Elim Church, Main Rd, Stoke. Guest speakers and Study Groups keep us actively involved, challenged, and stimulated. U3A is sociable, enlightening, and fun. Join us at our bi-monthly open meeting. Guest speaker: Author Emma Stevens. All welcome. www.u3anelson.org.nz.

POP UP PSYCHODRAMA Wed 16 Aug, 7-9pm. Victory Community Centre. Come and experience this lively spontaneous method exploring personal, political and community issues. Increase your spontaneity and find new ways to respond to old situations in your life. No acting experience required! Ph: Ali 0272765992 for more info. COST: Koha.

LA LECHE LEAGUE NELSON Last Wed of the month 9.30-11.30. Richmond Plunket, Oxford St. All welcome. Support and info also available by Ph/txt: Ruth 0272433469.

ISEL LADIES PROBUS CLUB Welcome to our friendly

DEADLINE: 10AM FRIDAY 50 WORDS OR LESS BY EMAIL ONLY SEND TO: myevent@nelsonweekly.co.nz club, 4th Wed of the month, 10am. Baptist Church, Stoke (also coffee, lunch & book groups). Ph: Gill 035472134 or Sue 035486062.

Thursday

WELLBY TALKING CAFÉ: Thurs, 17 Aug, 1.30 –3pm, NMIT Café Ake Ake. Wellby Talking Cafés are about social connection and finding out about groups, activities, and services. Ph:035467681,www.wellby.org.nz

MACDIARMID INSTITUTE COMMUNITY talk: Thurs, 31 Aug, 7-8pm, Garin College Library. Good news for a change: Sustainable tech in Aotearoa NZ and the science behind it. Speakers: Prof. Paul Kruger & Dr Courtney Ennis. In association with Cawthron INSPIRE/ Nelson Science Society. Free entry, suitable for all ages. Refreshments from 6.30pm.

NELSON LIONESS - Seeking new members to join our service club. We are very social and active in our community. Meet 1st & 3rd Thurs of the month. Ph: Jillian 0272782743.

WAIMEA COMBINED FRIENDSHIP GROUP Meet 3rd Thurs of the month, 9.45am. Hope Church, Ranzau Rd. For Friendship, Fellowship & Learning. Ph: Denise 027765000 or Rosalie 0272491080.

NELSON BEGINNER TAI CHI CLASS with Gretchen. Thursday, 10:50am. ACC approved falls prevention, strength and balance instructor. 20 yrs teaching experience. E: kitesfun@gmail.com or ph: 035488707 for info.

GARDENING GROUP. Thurs, 9:30-11:30am. Tāhunanui Community Hub.This group invite anyone at any level of gardening experience to keep our amazing community garden healthy and thriving. A friendly group happy to share gardening tips/tricks and even offer a cup of tea. Pop in to have a stroll around the garden anytime. FREE.

Friday

SUPER SENIORS, Fri 18 Aug, 10.30 – 12.30pm, All Saints Church foyer, 30 Vanguard St. Morning Tea, followed by Speaker Mary-Ann Hardcastle (from NBPH). Her speciality is Advanced Care Planning. Lunch provided Ph: Gillian or Lisette 035482601 for info. Suggested koha $10.

ARE YOU CARING FOR: a disabled, neurodiverse, or health-impaired family member? Look after yourself with the free Renew, Connect & Reflect workshop. Fri, 18 Aug, 9-2pm, Greenmeadows Stoke. Essential for families and whānau new to the world of disability, or for those further down the track. More info E: nelson@ parent2parent.org.nz

NELSON NEWBIES WALKING GROUP welcomes new people. Every Tues & Fri, 10am in Nelson, Stoke, Richmond. Ph: Karin 022 152 9963.

SATURDAY / SUNDAY

VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT CLUB of Nelson Concert. Sat, 12 Aug, 2pm, Whakatu Presbyterian Hall Songer St. All Welcome Ph: Ken 035474301 or Robyn 035473231, Admission Free.

COFFEE AND CHAT GROUP supporting people with Cardiovascular problems. Meet 3rd Sat each month, 10.30-noon. The Honest Lawyer. Ph: Lynne 0272603485.

THE NEW ZEALAND SOCIETY of genealogists /Nelson Branch are celebrating their 50th anniversary with a lunch and presentations. Sat, 9 Sept, 12.30pm, Tides Restaurant. For info Ph: 0273198511 or nelson@genealogy.org.nz. All welcome.

QUALITY CRAFTS NELSON, Sat, 19 Aug, 8am-noon, Church Lounge, RBC 123 Salisbury Rd. Come and check out our wide selection of quality local hand- made crafts. We have something for everyone! Ph: Kay 0275476777 for info.

CHURCH FOR COMMUNITY. Every Sun 9am–10 am. Call to Worship, Live Radio (FM 104.8 Nelson). Live Stream, www.freshfm.net. nelson. Praise, worship, hymns and Bible messages for peace of mind.

NELSON MINIATURES CLUB Meet Monthly Sat 19 Aug, 9.30-3.30pm. Tāhunanui Community Hub. Please bring your own materials. We are a group of people, young and old, who enjoy making and collecting dolls houses and miniatures. Ph: Jeanette 0211228328 or E: jduncan@kinect.co.nz.

General Groups

SUTER ART SOCIETY, MCKEE GALLERY. Until – 20 Aug. Mags Meechang with Alison Horn exhibition “Discoveries” colourful diverse impressionist works combined with Plein air works direct from nature.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for 1.5 hours one day a week either 8.30am or 2.30 pm. Assist elderly for pick up and drop off in Presbyterian Support van from Annesbrook. Ph: Maaike 032655224 or email maaikef@psusi.org.nz.

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP. Cancer Society Nelson, 102 Hardy St. If you have or have had breast cancer, come along to this friendly atmosphere. Register Ph: 035391137 or info@cancernelson.org.nz.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for our day programmes for the elderly. Serve refreshments, join in singing, games, chat or assist on vans. Ph: Maaike 032655224, E: maaikef@psusi.org.nz.

FREE FITNESS FRIDAYS – PT in the Park. Bringing communities together for fun and fitness. Free fitness with your neighbours, family, and friends in a local park near you. Become active in our local parks. E: Nicola@bfit4ever.nz for dates and park locations or look on Facebook Bfit4everNZ.

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