WEDNESDAY

(Blenheim Choral Society): 7pm, Wesley Centre, 3 Henry St.

5789656, 0274535612.

Tennis Club: Social Tennis, 9am-12 noon, Marlborough Tennis Club, Parker St. Joanna 021 134 9110. Technology Teaching for Seniors: Studio 19A, Solway Dr, Witherlea, 1pm, beginners class. Small class, after class support $5/hr pp. Private lessons $20/hr. 0212230160, office 5791133. Sunbelt Toastmasters: Learn public speaking and improve your confidence, 6:20pm, Woodbourne Community Centre. Lisa Wheeler: lywheeler@gmail.com or 021 758 648.

Picton Line Dancing: Beginners, Anglican Church Hall, 10am. $6. Jenny 5777537.

Picton Table Tennis Club: 10am to noon. Picton Little Theatre, Dublin St. $3, equipment supplied plus tea/coffee and biscuits. All adults welcome. Ernie 0275888453.

Riverside Railway: Dec 30, Jan 6, 13. Departing Brayshaw Park Station, 1:15pm and 3pm to Omaka and return. Adult $7, child $4. Departing Brayshaw Park Station, 1:45pm to Beaver Station and return. Adult $12, child $6. Eftpos avail.

Cape Campbell Lighthouse Walk: Jan 13, 8am-2pm, Horton Park, Blenheim. $10. All ages. Join Marlborough Tramping Club walk from Marfells Beach to Cape Campbell. Bring lunch/snacks, drinking water, waterproof/ windproof jacket, walking shoes/ boots. Bookings: Jane 578 7441, by Mon, Jan 11.

Pickleball: Combination of Tennis/ Badminton, 1-3pm, Simcox Stadium, Battys Rd. $5. Sport for all ages.

NIA Dance: 9:30-10:30am, 207 Oakwood Lane, Blenheim. Corinne 5781756, 0273245757.

Blenheim Lions’ Club: Serving the community for over 50 years. Would you like to know more about the Lions’ Club or be interested in becoming a Lion? Tea meetings: 2nd and 4th Wed. Kevin 5786353, Delphine 0299425004. Blenheim Family History Group: Jan 13, 2021 1-3pm, Blenheim Library. Chrissy 021568850.

Picton Squash Club: Social games, Dublin St courts, 7pm. Adam 5737009.

Anything Goes: Artists complete their work and share ideas. 10-12, MAS Studio, 204 High St, Blenheim. Lyn 0275777100.

Community Connections

:A casual catch up for all parents and caregivers. 10.30-12pm, every Wed, Blenheim Plunket Clinic, 16 Henry St. Free.

Wetland Warriors: Grovetown Lagoon, Steam Wharf Rd. Help with the regeneration of the lagoon, or in the shadehouse. 9.30am to 11.30am. Rosanne 0210709267. Picton Poets: 10.30am to noon, Picton Library. All welcome. Mary 5738067.

Picton Scottish Country Dance Club: 7.30pm, Picton Little Theatre. Lynda 0212600860.

Blenheim Depression Support Group: Every Wed, 10-11.30am. We meet to support each other, have regular speakers, outings, share in a safe environment. Info/meeting place details: Virginia 027 3035879. Quiz: Picton Club and RSA. Registration 7pm, starts 7.30pm. Sandy 5736114.

Live music, top quality food and fireworks! Family-friendly, strictly alcohol and smoke-free event.

New Year’s Eve at Dolce Bar & Restaurant: 7pm-12am. Tickets: Dolce or website, $25. 5793182. R18. Live music: Tom Knowles, roaming canapes, pizza, drinks specials during the night.

New Year’s Eve with Wayne Love: Dec 31, 7-10pm, Clubs of Marlborough, Alfred St, Blenheim. Free. All ages. Pop ballads, rock ‘n’ roll, country rock. Info: 578 1059 New Year’s Eve Party: 8pm, Woodbourne Tavern, 78 High St, Renwick. Free entry. All ages. Band: Local Legends Gold Rush. Drink/ food specials, loads more surprises. Courtesy van avail 572 8007.

Knit and Natter: Jan 14, 10:30am12pm, Marlborough District Library. Free. Adults only. Looking to meet new people? Bring your knitting project. Tea/coffee avail. Meditation: Learn how to do meditation and meditation psychology. 7.30pm. Details: ottolijzenga@gmail.com or 0272324757.

Narcotics Anonymous: 7-8pm, Riversdale Community House, 131 Budge St. 0800 726 786.

Drinking a Problem?: We’re here to help. Steps Meeting, Havelock School Library, 7.30-8.30pm. 0800 AA Works.

Social Badminton: 9-12, Simcox Stadium, Battys Road. Racquets avail. Details: Diane 0210394240. Technology Teaching for Seniors: Studio 19A, Solway Dr, Witherlea, 9.30am, advanced class. Small class, after class support

$5/hr pp. Private lessons $20/hr. 0212230160, office 5791133.

COPD Support and Exercise Group: The Foundry Hall, 3 John St, Blenheim, 1.30pm. Karen 5791609.

: St Christopher’s Hall, Redwoodtown, 10am to 1pm. Morning tea and lunch provided. Donation appreciated.

Older Person Seminar

Supporting Families

Marlborough: Support, education, advocacy. Call 5775491.

Rock n Roll Club: 7.30-9.30pm Clubs of Marlborough. Contact: Lynette 027 258 0022.

Table Tennis: Endeavour Park, Picton, 10am to noon, singles or doubles. Fun and fitness plus morning tea. $3 per session, equipment provided. Adults only. Ernie 0275888453.

Blenheim Master’s Swimmers: Stadium 2000, today 7-8pm; Saturday, 8.30am. Jude 021485968. Blenheim Menz Shed: Thursday and Monday, 1pm to 4pm, and Saturday, 9am till noon. Dave 021 2340057, daveo52@yahoo.co.nz or Brian 021550429, tuffey@gmail. com