Interest Groups
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Mahjong Group 1
Weekly, Monday 1.30–4.30pm
Diana McMurtrie
Ph. 352 8547
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Mahjong Group 2
Weekly, Tuesday 1.30pm.
Margaret Cone Ph. 3660396 or 0274200558.
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Films/ Theatre
Monthly, second Thursday 11am
Academy Columbo CentreOur group always meet for coffee and a bite to eat before the movie. Good to have a chat.
Jan Marshall: 021 172 5686 email: janm@xtra.co.nz
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Writing for the Generations
Monthly on third Thursday 3–4 pm
Jean Flannery 0210 831 7189
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Art Appreciation Group 1
“Cultivate your interest and appreciation of the world of art”.
Join a group to see and learn about some of the amazing variety of artwork in the city.
We enjoy visits on the first and third Friday mornings of the month to local galleries, art studios and gallery exhibitions.
Barry Cox
Ph. 0212 856 042
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Art Appreciation Group 2
“Let art engage you and enlarge your world “
An opportunity to explore our local art scene with our small, friendly group.
We enjoy monthly outings to artists studios, gallery exhibitions and private and public collections of art.
Contact: Helen 021 996960
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Foodies (food appreciation group)
Immediately follows the Club’s monthly meeting at a variety of local restaurants.
Helen Hessey 03 360 0925 or 021 059 8715
email h.hessey@xtra.co.nz. -
Book Group
Monthly on first Thursday, 10am,
Level 3, Turanga Library
Graeme Ferguson 03 960 5674
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Philosophy/ Ethics
Monthly, first Thursday 10am, McDonalds Merivale
Judy Wylie 03 550 4404
Diana McMurtrie (mcmurtrie@xtra.co.nz)
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Gardening
Organises members garden visits, plant sharing, gardening knowledge and peoples gardening experiences.
Michael Coulter
Ph 027 2211 590 or 03 355 4656.
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Genealogy
Monthly, second Wednesday 1 – 3pm
401a Papanui RdMargaret White Ph.355 2109
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Crafts
Monthly second Friday 1.30pm
Diana McMurtrie Ph.352 8547
and Noni Rush Ph.354 5643 -
Current Affairs Cultural Events Group
By arrangement
Gwen Catley Ph. 356 1822
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Coffee Group
Monthly
10.00am first Saturday of each month,
Venue: (unless stated otherwise)
Cafe Edge, 59 Edgeware RoadNo need to book, just turn up, all welcome.
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Ted Talks
TED Talks Group
Joining the TED Talks group is a great way to enjoy and learn from a range of stimulating speakers on a wide variety of topics in a friendly and social atmosphere.
TED Talks is a vast online library of recorded talks by speakers presenting new ideas, topical issues and sharing the latest research to audiences at TEDx events around the world. Talks are available on the TED website and YouTube, and they vary in length up to a maximum of 20 minutes.
The group meets on the first and third Tuesday morning of the month at different members’ homes. Each member has the opportunity to choose talks to listen to.’ You don’t have know anything about TED Talks and we are all still learning and helping each other to find interesting talks.
Contact: Jillian Crossen
03 359 0000
0274 328 464 -
Walking Group
This group is resuming, once a month at this stage. Planned to be monthly Monday morning, 1 to 1.5 hours followed by tea/coffee break.
Contact Joy Bishop 0210 564 215
Interest Groups
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Mahjong Group 1
Weekly, Monday 1.30–4.30pm
Diana McMurtrie
Ph. 352 8547
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Mahjong Group 2
Weekly, Tuesday 1.30pm.
Margaret Cone Ph. 3660396 or 0274200558.
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Films/ Theatre
Monthly, second Thursday 11am
Academy Columbo CentreOur group always meet for coffee and a bite to eat before the movie. Good to have a chat.
Jan Marshall: 021 172 5686 email: janm@xtra.co.nz
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Writing for the Generations
Monthly,
Third Thursday 3–4 pm
Jean Flannery Ph. 967 2916
2 Dawe Street, Mairehau -
Art Appreciation Group 1
“Cultivate your interest and appreciation of the world of art”.
Join a group to see and learn about some of the amazing variety of artwork in the city.
We enjoy visits on the first and third Friday mornings of the month to local galleries, art studios and gallery exhibitions.
Barry Cox
Ph. 0212 856 042
-
Art Appreciation Group 2
“Let art engage you and enlarge your world “
An opportunity to explore our local art scene with our small, friendly group.
We enjoy monthly outings to artists studios, gallery exhibitions and private and public collections of art.
Contact: Helen 021 996960
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Foodies (food appreciation group)
Immediately follows the Club’s monthly meeting at a variety of local restaurants.
Helen Hessey; 36 00 925 or 021 059 8715, email h.hessey@xtra.co.nz.
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Book Group
Monthly on first Thursday, 10am,
Level 3, Turanga Library
Graeme Ferguson 03 960 5674
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Philosophy/ Ethics
Monthly, first Thursday 10am, McDonalds Merivale
Judy Wylie 03 550 4404
Diana McMurtrie (mcmurtrie@xtra.co.nz)
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Gardening
Organises members garden visits, plant sharing, gardening knowledge and peoples gardening experiences.
Michael George Coulter
Ph 027 2211 590 or 3554 656.
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Genealogy
Monthly, second Wednesday 1 – 3pm
401a Papanui RdMargaret White Ph.355 2109
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Crafts
Monthly second Friday 1.30pm
Diana McMurtrie Ph.352 8547
and Noni Rush Ph.354 5643 -
Current Affairs Cultural Events Group
By arrangement
Gwen Catley Ph. 356 1822
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Coffee Group
Monthly
10.00am first Saturday of each month,
Venue: Cafe Edge, (unless stated otherwise) 59 Edgeware Road
No need to book, just turn up, all welcome.
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Ted Talks
TED Talks Group
Joining the TED Talks group is a great way to enjoy and learn from a range of stimulating speakers on a wide variety of topics in a friendly and social atmosphere.
TED Talks is a vast online library of recorded talks by speakers presenting new ideas, topical issues and sharing the latest research to audiences at TEDx events around the world. Talks are available on the TED website and YouTube, and they vary in length up to a maximum of 20 minutes.
The group meets on the first and third Tuesday morning of the month at different members’ homes. Each member has the opportunity to choose talks to listen to.’ You don’t have know anything about TED Talks and we are all still learning and helping each other to find interesting talks.
Contact: Barry Cox Mob. 0212856042