Interest Groups

  • Mahjong Group 1

    Weekly, Monday 1.30–4.30pm

    Diana McMurtrie

    Ph. 352 8547

  • Mahjong Group 2

    Weekly, Tuesday 1.30pm.

    Margaret Cone Ph. 3660396 or 0274200558.

  • Writing for the Generations

    Monthly,

    Third Thursday 3–4 pm

    Jean Flannery Ph. 967 2916
    2 Dawe Street, Mairehau

    More Information

  • Films/ Theatre

    Monthly, second Thursday 11am
    Academy Columbo Centre

    Our 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

  • 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

    Recent TED Talks

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Book Group

    Monthly, - first Thursday 110am Turanga level 3

    Graeme Ferguson Ph.960 5674

  • Philosophy/ Ethics

    Monthly, first Thursday 10am, McDonalds Merivale

    Judy Wylie Ph.550 4404

  • Walking

    Monthly, usually fourth Tuesday

    Andrea Fisk Ph.357 8443

  • Gardening

    Organises members garden visits, plant sharing, gardening knowledge and peoples gardening experiences.

    Michael George Coulter

    Ph 027 2211 590 or 3554 656.

  • Genealogy

    Monthly, second Wednesday 1 – 3pm
    401a Papanui Rd

    Margaret White Ph.355 2109

  • 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

  • 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.