SNAP NATURE, SMARTLY

Contact 027 437 9423.

Belly dance: Achieve grace, posture, self esteem, and self expression through belly dance. Thursdays, from 7pm till 8pm at Sunnynook Community Centre. Contact Tais 021 077 4720 or email tais@tais-bellydance.co.nz. Visit taisbellydance.co.nz.

Mandarin heros: Introduce Mandarin to Kiwi children through fun and easy to learn classes. For children aged 6 to 12 years. Every Friday from 5pm till 6pm at Glenfield Following the success of her nature photography weekend, Edin Whitehead is hosting another brand-new workshop, this time with a smartphone camera.

Capturing Nature With Your Smartphone runs September 17, from 10am till 3pm at the Kaipatiki Project Centre, 17 Lauderdale Rd.

Whitehead will teach participants how to take the best nature shots using a smartphone, taking participants out into the bush to practise. Booking essential. Visit kaipatiki.org.nz/courses or phone 09 482 1172.

Community Centre. Visit the website mandarinheroes.com, or enrol today by emailing Ray at mandarinheroes@gmail.com.

Chair yoga: A group for seniors run every Friday from 10am till 11am at Birkdale Community House. Cost $5 per person. Contact Simone 021 128 3425.

4-up: A fun, one hour story time session that includes learning activities for preschoolers ages 4 years and older. Every Friday from 11am till noon at the Takapuna Library. Free.

Counselling: For services to help deal with anxiety, depression, post natal, stress, grief and loss. Contact Rachel Stichbury to arrange an appointment 027 347 1197 or rachel.k.s@xtra.co.nz.

Early learning: Qualified staff provide a caring and positive environment for children, catering for ages 1 to 5 years. Monday to Friday from 9am till 2.30pm at Glenfield Community Centre. Centre is registered for 20 free hours and Work and Income NZ subsidies. Please phone 09 444 0818 for more information.