Interest Groups
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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.
Contact: 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 Cummings 021 996960
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Book Group 1
Monthly on first Thursday, 10am,
Level 3, Turanga Library
Contact: Graeme Ferguson 03 960 5674
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Book Group 2
Monthly on 3rd Monday, 1.30 pm
Where: Notified
Contact: Noni Rush 03 3545643 -
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.
Contact: Helen Hessey 03 360 0925 or 021 059 8715
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Crafts
Monthly second Friday 1.30pm
Diana McMurtrie Ph.352 8547
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Current Affairs Cultural Events Group
By arrangement
Jackie Minchin
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Ethics 1
Monthly 3rd Thursday
Where: McDonalds Merivale
Contact: Judy Wylie 03 550 4404 -
Ethics 2
Monthly 1st Tuesday 10am
Where: Arvida Village
Contact: Carla Heslop -
Films/ Theatre
Monthly, second Thursday morning 11 am
Academy Columbo CentreYou are welcome to stay for coffee and a bite to eat after the movie.. Good to have a chat.
Jan Marshall: 021 172 5686 email: janm@xtra.co.nz
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Foodies (food appreciation group)
Monthly 4th Thursday
Immediately follows the Club’s monthly meeting at a variety of local restaurants.Helen Hessey 03 360 0925 or 021 059 8715
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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 RdKevin White Ph.355 2109
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Line Dancing
Weekly, Thursday 2-3pm
Kohinga St Albans Community Centre
1049 Colombo Street
Contact Juliette Stone 0211017106 -
Mahjong Group 1
Weekly, Monday 1.30–4.30pm
Diana McMurtrie
Ph. 352 8547
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Mahjong Group 2
Weekly, Tuesday 1.30 to 4.30pm.
Margaret Cone Ph. 3660396 or 0274200558.
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Mahjong 3
Weekly Thursday 1.30 - 4.30pm
Contact: Rayleen McAuliffe
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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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Ted Talks
TED Talks Group
1st and 3rd Tuesday of ach monthJoining 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
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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: Helen Hessey 03 360 0925 or 021 059 8715
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Writing for the Generations
Monthly on third Thursday 3–4 pm
Jean Flannery 0210 831 7189

