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Onehunga Community Centre Te Pito ö te Iwi Whaanui NEWSLETTER
May 2012
Community Centre 83 Church Stree t, Onehunga ONE Pearce 1 Pearce Stree t, O nehunga Pearce Stree t Hall 3 Pearce Stree t, Onehunga www.onehungacentre.org.nz
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Marvellous May
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Making places for people
Marvellous May
1 Celebrate our marvellous mums
2 Picasso Kids 2 Mana Onehunga 3
From school to stage
3 Onehunga SCENE 3 Learn English with ease
3 Sew Styley and CreATE
4 Fastest growing branch
4 Common Ground 2012
As you are all aware, the Onehunga Community Centre (OCC) is one of three buildings. These buildings comprise of the main centre right beside the library (83 Church Street), ONE Pearce (1 Pearce Street) which sits right next to our Pearce Street Hall (3 Pearce Street). These facilities offer wonderful spaces and opportunities for people to connect, learn and celebrate with each other. The OCC provides many opportunities for people to shine. We are all about ‘people, place, participation’ where the OCC provides a platform which encourages and motivates people to explore ideas and share initiatives. If you have not accessed our term 2 calendar, pop in to the office and pick up a copy or visit our website www.onehungacentre.org.nz to see all of the exciting activities that the OCC complex has to offer. To encourage greater respect and understanding of our Maori culture, planning is underway for Matariki@Onehunga Festival 2012. Keep an eye out for further details of this celebration in our June newsletter and of course on our website www.onehungacentre.org.nz; or facebook.com/#!/onehungacommunitycentre. Come and enjoy the Autumn days and evenings with us in a warm, safe environment, get to know us and share your ideas at the Onehunga Community Centre, your place! Jenny McKay, Manager Onehunga Community Centre
4 Social Services available at the Centre
Celebrate our marvellous ‘mums’ Mother’s Day fun from cupcakes to crafts Kids can pop along to the Onehunga Community Centre on Saturday 12 May between 11am and 2pm to ‘Cupcakes & Crafts,’ to create a wonderfully creative special gift for their mum. The Onehunga Business Association and Onehunga Community Centre are joining forces this Mother’s Day to put on this event and enable local children to make their mum feel like a princess on Mother’s Day. Also keep an eye out for daily free Happy Mother’s Day balloon giveaways in Onehunga Mainstreet and Dress-Smart in the week leading up to Mother’s Day, between 11am-1pm and 3pm-5pm. One lucky Mum will also win a Chamilia bracelet and pendant, courtesy of Onehunga Jewellers!
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Te Pito o te Iwi Whaanui/Onehunga Community Centre Newsletter
Picasso Kidz Little Picassos at work What a fabulous Term we’ve had! Our little Picassos were hands on artists using a variety of exciting techniques and mix of materials. Besides many more, we printed with leafs, wove paper, made felt beads and designed interiors. These art activities have been chosen to assist your child’s concentration, strengthen small muscle development and coordination. Our parents love the concept and stated: “Fantastic! Love the fun, creative projects. Our children really enjoy the class and are so proud of what they make.” Picasso Kidz has been very successful and continues to grow in numbers. Due to the high demand we’ve now set up a second art class, starting in Term 2, Tuesdays 11.00-12.00 midday. Yes, we’re still taking enrolments for both classes. To register email picassokidz@hotmail.com or call the centre office on 09 6349253 Expose your child to a fun, stimulating environment and bring out their ‘inner Picasso’! Grit Becker, facilitator Picasso Kidz
‘Mana Onehunga’ Stage 2: choosing a symbol reflecting ‘Whanaungatanga’ Helen and Desiree have begun on the mural, sketching in the design and painting the background in preparation for the local community to add their mark during the Matariki Festival in June. In consultation with the Onehunga Community Centre, the tree was chosen because it symbolises the Centre’s value for ‘Whanaungatanga’ - bringing people together through its branches, networks thus reflecting ‘Whanaungatanga’ (building relationships and connecting). The tree is often symbolised as the “Tree of Life”, the “Tree of Knowledge”, or “Family Tree” which has three parts – roots, trunk and branches. It’s roots provide a solid base receiving nutrients to grow, the canopy of leaves and branches provides shelter, while the trunk provides strength and holds the tree together. Together these parts provide a sense of belonging, which is something the Community Centre strives to achieve by providing learning, nurturing and growth through the various activities and community groups it supports. Starting in June, Helen and Desiree will be facilitating the mural with the local community and groups in the library foyer during the week until its completion for the ‘Through our eyes’ Matariki Art Exhibition, 16-20 July. Helen Satele, facilitator, Mana Onehunga
Is it a bird…?
Is it a plane…?
From school to stage Adam is back! Adam Procter and Adam Performing Arts Company are back again in 2012 with a brand new original production, Overdose – A Teenage Story written by Adam. ‘Overdose – A Teenage Story’ is a story about a young Auckland girl (Zoe) who is the victim of bullying at school by her older sister (Natalia) and the consequences that come alongside bullying. The story is told through dance numbers, acting and singing. The production has recently started rehearsals and the cast and crew are getting excited about performing another production at the Onehunga Community Centre in July. Performing Friday 27 and Saturday 28 July, 8pm at the Pearce Street Hall. Tickets are $10 and go on sale 25 June at 9am. Visit www.apac.co.nz for more information on the production and the company. Adam Proctor, Artistic Director, Adam Performing Arts Company
It’s a Tree!
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ONEHUNGA SCENE Senior Citizens Events & Expeditions 2012 Activities Club – weekly on
Fridays, 1.00pm to 2.30pm (gold coin donation appreciated) indoor bowls, scrabble, cards, books and magazines
Monthly Meeting-1st Tuesday of every month, 1.00pm to 2.30pm informative speakers, entertainment, exercise as well as a tasty afternoon tea 5 June: Film archives – New Zealand in the 60’s - cost $3 (includes afternoon tea)
o 50’s forward are welcome to our programmes 3 Pearce Street, Onehunga, Auckland Onehunga Community Centre Ph 6349253 or Shirley Rutley Email shirley.michael@xtra.co.nz
Learn English with ease Classes now at the Onehunga Community Centre The Onehunga Community Centre has teamed up with English Language Partners New Zealand, to provide low cost beginner to elementary Level English classes for adult refugees and migrants. During these classes, participants learn the important skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Where: Onehunga Community Centre - main kitchen/Maungakiekie Room. When: Wednesday evenings Time: 5.30 to 7.30pm For information on classes, please contact Estelle Swann Phone: (09) 5230071 Email: aucklandcentral@englishlanguage.org.nz Website: www.englishlanguageorg.nz
Sew Styley and CreATE The art of creating If you are looking to learn or refresh yourself in the art of sewing, then ‘Sew Styley’ may be just the thing for you. The Centre is so lucky to have Milly the facilitator of ‘Sew Styley’ who brings to the centre a wealth of skills and experience when it comes to sewing and craft. ‘Sew Styley’ workshops run every Monday in ONE Pearce: 9.30am-11.30am – Sewing workshops 12.30pm-2.30pm – Intermediate and pattern construction Cost $5 per class (8-week course)
CrEATe in Term 2 with Milly. New programme in main kitchen Thursdays 10am to 11.30am 3 May - cupcake Creations 10 May - art clay pendants 17 May - recipe gift packs 24 May - crockery garden art and lots lots more… Only $5 per class. Some materials provided. Phone Milly 5272330
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Fastest growing branch Our community loves turning a leaf We continue to be one of the fastest growing branches in the Auckland Libraries network. For the year to date we have had the fourth highest percentage increase in books issued (14%) and books checked in (15%) for the entire Auckland region. This means Onehunga is really getting out there and reading, which is great to see. We are looking forward to May when we celebrate New Zealand music month with a special musical Storytime on 11 March at 10.30am. We will also be having a fun ukulele class on 21st May 3.30 in the foyer. Come along and join in the fun. There is also an amazing event on Sat 12 May 1.00-2.30 at the Cornwall Park band rotunda. Come and join us for the 'Great Kiwi Book Quest' to celebrate the NZ Post Children's Book Awards. We will have maps to help you and your children find all the book characters in the park and there are fun mini challenges to do at each one. Check out our facebook page for more info, it's going to be a unique free event, just down the road from us! Rachael Town-Treweek, Manager Onehunga Library
Common Ground Youth Event Love the skin you’re in We are well into Autumn now, and though change is in the air, the warmth and sunshine make the change an enjoyable journey. As we head into May, there is excitement in the air for the Jordan Centre’s “Raise up n’ represent” leaders and the Onehunga Community centre as we look forward to another year celebrating the Onehunga Youth community through the “Common Ground” event, which runs in conjunction with national “Youth week”. Due to different circumstances, our two centres have agreed upon condensing “Common Ground” into a one day celebratory event to take place on 19 of May. This year we are liaising with different youth providers in our ward, and planning toward a fun pre-exam celebration held at the Jordan Recreation centre (more information to follow). Though there will be a slight change from the “Common Ground” of the past, we can assure you that just like Autumn, there is sure to be warmth and sunshine there to make the journey through change an enjoyable one. Joshua Martin, Raise Up n Represent Co-ordinator
Social Services Available at the Centre Auckland Counselling & Psychotherapy and Man Alive: Community Room 1. Operates a confidential one-to-one counselling and group work for men and women. For appointments phone Al-Freed 09 6365550; mob 0211601335. Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) Onehunga: based at 81 Church Street, provides a free, impartial and confidential service to the community and is available to everyone. CAB offers guidance on many issues including, budgeting and legal and consumer issues, as well as providing a Justice of the Peace service. Call our team of interview trained volunteers on 634 1613 or check out our website www.cab.org.nz. Father and Child Trust: office and weekly Wednesday meetings based in Community Office 3. Ph Brendon 5251960/021 892 980. website www.fatherandchild.org.nz Harmony Trust: based in ONE Pearce. Individual and group counselling, alcohol and drug support, including ‘one for the road’ programme. Phone 0211839759 or checkout website www.harmonytrust.co.nz Recreate Auckland: based in Community Office 2, Church Street. Service provides age appropriate recreational opportunities that enhance the social, emotional and physical development of children and young people that have disabilities, while also providing support and respite for their parents and families. Call Brett 634 3474. Website www.recreatenz.wordpress.com To'utupu Tonga Trust: based in Pearce Street Hall. Provides social services to Tongan families. Call Ikilifi 0274450205.
Onehunga Community Centre www.onehungacentre.org.nz 83 Church Street, Onehunga Manager: Jenny McKay Centre Coordinator: Michelle Mitchell Centre Assistant: Lisa Ryder Phone: 09-6349253 Fax: 09-6349258 E-mail: manager@onehungacentre.org.nz co.ord@onehungacentre.org.nz info@onehungacentre.org.nz Onehunga Community Library 83 Church Street, Onehunga Manager: Rachael Town-Treweek Phone: 09- 3741319 Fax: 09 634 3459 Website: www.aucklandcitylibraries.com