Fun, informative workshops for the greatest job in the world!
PFuarelenUp ting 2nd September - 17th September 2014
workshops! Short, fun and down to earth parenting workshops. Pick up lots of great ideas and parenting tools to equip you for the best job in the world. We will also provide some yummy kai.
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The Western Community Centre
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reception@wccham.org.nz 847 4873 ex 0 www.westerncommunitycentre.org
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We are the same; we are differ
9.30 morning tea 9.45am - 11 .15am
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This session explores the different ways we all have of dealing with the world. You will be introduced to the virtues and develop a practical understanding of how our strengths and talents impact on others including our ch ildren. Interactive and fu n!
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Wednesday 3 September !
Movement for babies with Julia Williams
12.30pm - 2pm
Babies learn to move, but they also move to learn (Pennie Brownlee). From lifting their heads, to rolling over, sitting, crawling, standing and walking, your baby is developing and moving all the time. Come along to this fun, hands-on and informative workshop with Julia Williams, physiotherapist and SPACE facilitator, to learn about how to support your baby's movement. !
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Kiwisavers for Children 1pm - 2pm
We would love to show you a simple way to invest in your childs future at no cost. If you are looking at signing up on the day, you would need to bring your childs birth certificate, your ID and an address verification (phone or power bill etc.)
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Storm Warnings and Clearer Skies 1pm - 2. 30pm
Everyone gets stressed – it’s part of being hum an. What we do with it – th at’s what’s important. Learn tips and tricks to cope with challenging tim es.
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Music with Desileeanne Walker 7pm - 8.30pm
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Bring a guitar or ukulele and learn how to sing and play basic waiata and songs for children in a fun and interactive session. We'll integrate poi, rakau and other simple instruments so everyone can be hands-on while singing along! (we will have spare ukulele’s available to use on the night)
Tues ! day 9 September
What stories do we tell our children about themselves?
9.30 morning tea 9.45am - 11.15am
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We are our children’s first storytellers and we sha pe who they come to know themselves to be. This story telling session means you you get to go home with a book about your own chil d. Bring 2 or 3 photocopies/images of your child playing or doing things.
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Playdough with Kara Daly 12.30pm - 2pm
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Have fun with home made playdough in this hands-on workshop. Try out some different, easy to make at home recipes and get some new ideas for playing with your tamariki. At the end of the workshop you will get some playdough to take home and enjoy.
Tu ! esday 9 September
Messy play! with Emilee Middleton -W
7pm - 8.30pm
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Learn to love messy play with your tamariki! Not on ly is it loads of fun, there heaps of learning opportu are nities for young explorers as they use their senses explore new textures and to build confidence experim enting with new sensations hands-on with lots of cool . Get messy play ideas and recip es in this workshop. Wea clothes and come ready to r old get messy! !
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Supporting your child’s Education 1pm - 2pm
Maria Love from the Ministry of Education will be available to provide whānau with the tools to support your 5-12 year olds in education. Learn tips for reading, writing and mathematics at home. Help support whānau with education planning and ideas on how to engage with your child’s School.
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T ! hursday 11 September
Plunket Waikato Car Seat Servic es
11am - 2pm
A Child Restraint Techni cian will be available for car seat checks and helping you plan car seat needs for your family as well as distributing the ACC booster. Secure your ACC booster seat now by phoning 839 2123, emailing hamiltoncarseats@plunk et.org.nz, or visiting face book.com/ hamiltonplunket. These seats are available now at Plunket Car Seat Services, 12 Richmond St open 8.30 - 2.30 Monday to Friday.
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Understanding NCEA 1pm - 2pm
Maria Love from the Ministry of Education will be available to help parents understand NCEA for students years 9-13. Great opportunity for questions and further support is available.
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Where to from here?
9.30 morning tea 9.45am - 11.15am
Focus less on internal and external critics around parenting and spend more time working on practical, positive ways of moving you and your family forward in the way you want. People who set goals and plan to meet those goals are more likely to move forward in life. This session looks at what you have already achieved and what you would like to work on next. This workshop is five of six attend all 6 and receive a certificate and go in to the draw to win some cool prizes.
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Tu ! esday 16 September
Self Care
9.30 morning tea 9.45am - 11.15am
!Rest and self-care are so important. You cannot
serve from an empty vessel. When w e take time to monitor our own health and wellbeing and replenis h our own resources, it is so much easier to get through the day.
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!Tuesday 16 September Surviving the early years of raising boys! 7pm - 8pm
Sharlene Woolston and Danielle Lamb are both ED Nurses at the Waikato Hospital. Between them they have 7 boys under the age of 10. They are passionate about raising boys and helping them to discover their dreams and meet the challenges of their goals. They have learned some great tools, tips and strategies to help them bring the best out in their children. You can survive and enjoy the fun opportunity that raising boys brings.
! Plunket Waikato Car Seat Services at Parenting Fuel Up Plunket Waikato Car Seat Services will have a display during Parenting Fuel Up with information and advice on safe journeys in the Waikato. They will also be promoting their amazing $50 ACC Booster seat with vouchers to take away. This offer is available to all Community Services Card holders with a child ready for a booster seat. You can also secure your ACC booster seat now by phoning 839 2123, emailing hamiltoncarseats@plunket.org.nz, or visiting facebook.com/ hamiltonplunket. These seats are available now at Plunket Car Seat Services, 12 Richmond St open 8.30 - 2.30 Monday to Friday.
The Western Community Centre
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The Western Community Centre has been operating since 1979 and provides a wide range of support services, programmes, activities and events. We have a good amount of updated community information, free phone for public use to make local calls, table and chair hire, photocopying, public computer and much more.
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Services provided at the centre include: Free Legal Advice Justice of the the Peace - Tuesdays 8.30am - 12pm Family Support Worker Plunket Outreach Clinic Meat Packs, Fruit and Veggie Co-op Western Community News Playgroups and Children's Programmes Senior Events Exercise and Fitness Classes Western Wheels Learner Licence Course Western Community Radio Show - Fridays 10.30am Free FM Youth Activities and Programmes Holiday /After School Programmes Community Education and Training English Language Classes
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Our Community Events Inflatables
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in the Park, Chill in the Park, Treats in the Park, Picnic in the Park,
Venue Hire There are venue spaces available ideal for meetings, training workshops, presentations and community gatherings!
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Board Room, Training Rooms, Registered Kitchen, Health Room, Large Community Room, Lounge Room.
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Keep an eye on the Western Community Centre Facebook!
Free Legal Services
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wednesdays 9am - 10am by appointment
Niemand Peebles Hoult
We have tables and chairs for hire!
$2
$6
f Justice o e the Peac Tuesday’s! 8.30am - 12pm!
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No Appointment needed!!
The Western Community Centre 46 Hyde ave 8474873
A bag of fresh vegetables
and fruit for only $10
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Order and pay before wednesday 4pm, Pick up thursday after 11.00am.