PLANS AFOOT!

Yes! Our new FOOT CLINIC will open in September.

If you know of someone who has trouble cutting their toenails, then give us a ring on 3889118, or call in to tell us....we'd love to help out:):)

OTHER NEWS:
What would you like to study? Is there something you've always wanted to learn to do?
Now's the time to let us know, as WEA COURSES for TERM 4 are being organised!
Pop in to see us, or call us to let us know & we'll see what we can arrange:):)

 

THE PUPPET FESTIVAL RUN DOWN:
Our 10th Festival was absolutely BRILLIANT.....hopefully we'll get  a few photos up to show you what went on, but for starters, here's a few facts:
* 600 people attended
* The Pre-School show was sold out
* Some peeps enjoyed it so much they came back for a 2nd helping!
* Ages ranged from 0-90 years old
So, it was a fabulous, fun event that we will FOR SURE be doing again.....hope if you were one of the people who came along, that you enjoyed it!

AND DON'T FORGET.......Te Aroha is ALWAYS open every MONDAY - FRIDAY from 10am til 4pm.... so drop in for a coffee, a chat, some advice, help or a comfy chair to sit in & meet some friendly folk:) We'd LOOOVE to see you:):)

 

PUPPETRY FESTIVAL FUN ~ JULY 2013

ADVANCE NOTICE....for our PUPPETRY FESTIVAL ~ Friday 26 & Saturday 27th of JULY.
Kids just ADORE puppets, as do adults - gotta be a win-win!

We've got together a number of professional puppeteers, who each have an amazing style & rapport with their audiences....you won't want to miss seeing them!

Come along either day, or both!!! All the shows are the same except for the 10:45am one.
WHERE: St Faith's Hall, Hawke Street, New Brighton, Christchurch.
COST: All shows are $2 per person [over 2!!]

Liz Weir ready for action!!!!

 WHAT'S ON: 10:00             MOVING AND MUNCHING
                             ~ pre-school show by Lucy McCammon ~
10:45 FRIDAY                PETER RABBIT
                                     ~ Thumbs Up ~
10:45 SATURDAY           I'M TALKING RUBBISH
                                     ~ Liz Weir ~
NOON                         THE MAGICIAN WHO LOST HIS MAGIC 
                                     ~ Natural Magic ~
2:00                             THE BLUE SHOE SHOW 
                                     ~ Rose Beauchamp ~
3:00                             ENUFF STUFF!

                                     ~ Papa Tree ~ 

*******There will be food for sale at the venue as well************

DON'T FORGET...

WEDNESDAY JUNE 19th ~ our MIDWINTER MATARIKI MEAL ~ at the St Faith's hall, NOON!

Everyone is more than welcome & it's FREE

We're having a FUN time with MARSHMALLOWS & 

A SINGSONG on the ukelele, led by the marvellous

KERRY McCAMMON

 Hoping to see you there:):)

Blessings!!!

MIDWINTER MADNESS....well, not quite.......

.....instead, we're holding a

MIDWINTER MATARIKI MEAL with MUSIC + MARSHMALLOWS!!!!

It's on Wednesday June 19th at NOON in the Hall at St Faith's.......

& open to everyone - there's no charge, but if you want to leave a donation, that's more than fine:)

And I bet you'll LOVE listening to Kerry McCammon as he leads a singsong on his ukelele.....

Now, that alone is worth popping in for!!!

 

DISCLAIMER: This may not be QUITE what you see on the day - but a bit of a representation!!!!!

 

...& it might be a PINCH bigger than this [teehee!!!]

Hoping you can join us ~

Blessings!

POTATO POTATO POTATO.....

Yes! It's all about the humble SPUD!
Te Waka Aroha is planning a SPUD-FEST for the end of October.
WHY? They ought to be celebrated - just think  how versatile & how much a part of our life they are!
They're humble, simple, available, cheap, nourishing & yummy!

And make great pets....just kidding!!!
So far, we've thought up these ideas:
Potato races, printing, cooking....& a bit of Irish music seems appropriate...have YOU got some ideas?

This is to be a COMMUNITY CELEBRATION & we want to get YOU involved.....it's going to be a down to earth, fun, old-fashioned style festival......so, if you're keen to celebrate the potato, then phone 3889118 or email us at stfaiths1@gmail.com or pop into The Lounge [M-F between 10am-4pm].
We'd LOVE to hear from you:):)

Did you know......

COOKING CLASSES which ran over 6 weeks have now finished. It was a great program with lots of yummy food being produced! Janne Pasco from the Canterbury District Health Board was totally inspiring!
There are no plans to run them again at the moment, as NEW BRIGHTON COMMUNITY GARDENS will be doing just this - free courses in cooking from the garden - if you're interested, click this link HERE to find out more!
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UKELELE CLASSES have begun for Term 2 this week - there's still time to join in, if this is something you've always wanted to do but never had the chance! Newcomers are welcome next week - TUESDAY 4th JUNE, but after that you'll have to put your name down for Term 3!
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VEGE CO-OP just keeps growing & growing...latest number of bags picked up? 231!!!!!
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SEWING Pam will not be at the centre for the next couple of weeks - June 3 & 10 - so you'll have to save it up for after then!!!
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POTS & PLANTERS URGENTLY NEEDED

Got some old pots or planters just sitting around looking sad......we're looking at getting a little outdoor garden going in the Spring....so we need them to brighten the centre up!!!
Email: stfaiths1@gmail.com or ring us on 3889118 if you have some you'd like to donate:):)

 

Take care now - blessings!

Plans are a-FOOT.....

THE IDEA: to provide a bit of pampering, social time AND a health service, particularly for those who find it difficult to cut their own nails.
Foot massaging, toe nails cut, a cuppa.......sounds good to me!
WHERE: clinics will be held at both St Faith's in New Brighton & St Andrew's in North Beach.
WHEN: in the Spring......we intend to run the clinic every 6 weeks.

BUT FIRST, we need some volunteers to make this happen!
This would entail being available for one 3 hour session every 6 weeks.
TRAINING will be provided by Parklands Baptist Church, who have a successful clinic operating & are keen to help us get going.
INTERESTED? Ring or let Mary know at The Community Centre - 3889118 -