MONDAY

Children’s play: Playgroups for children and friendships for parents. Every Monday at St Anne’s Hall, Browns Bay. Phone Jenny 022 011 8209 for more information. Interesting discussion: A great group who love to discuss varied and diverse topics. Every second Monday from 7pm till 9pm at Highbury House. Visit website for more information meetup.com.

TUESDAY

Art class: Free adult art class for all levels. Come and make some new friends and learn from an experienced art teacher. Every Tuesday from 2pm till 4pm. Mary Thomas Centre, Channel View Lounge, 3 Gibbons Rd, Takapuna. For more information call Rachael Bro 486 2098 or email office@takapunatrust.org.nz. Spinners: The Browns Bay Evening Spinners meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday every month from 7pm till 9pm in the Rothesay Room at the Browns Bay Community Centre. Come along and join this group of hand spinners and crafters. Contact Nicole on 021 149 7788 or Sandy on 09 473 9960.

WEDNESDAY

Tai chi: Intermediate classes available every Wednesday from 12.45pm till 1.45pm at Devonport Intermediate Costs per class $5. Zumba: Dance, dance, dance. Every Wednesday from 5.30pm at Sunnynook Community Centre, Mairangi Bay. Classes $10, student $5. For more information contact Tracey on 021 113 6203 or email zumba.tracey@gmail.com.

THURSDAY

Art oils: Bring work along. All welcome. Every Thursday from 10am till noon at Beach Haven House. Cost $3 per session per person.

Peggy purls: Knitting for the community. Learn to knit or teach others. Starter kits available for new knitters. First and third Thursday of every month from 12.30pm till 2.30pm at Birkdale House.

FRIDAY

Iraqi culture: Bible study group meeting weekly every Friday from 6.30pm till 8.30 pm at Glenfield Community Centre. Contact Bushra for more information contact Bushra.b@hotmail.com.

Senior yoga: Gentle movement for the body and mind. All stages, beginners welcome. $5 per person. Contact Birkdale House.

PAMPERING WORTHY WOMEN

Just Because is a charity that makes and delivers Pamper Packs, designed to spoil a woman who is struggling or in need of pampering. The packs include items like movie tickets, gratitude journals, tea and chocolate, which are designed to bring joy, health and assist healing on a holistic level. After a women is nominated at justbecause.nz, the pack is hand delivered to the recipient’s home. The exchange is completely anonymous. Just Because is hosting a fundraising afternoon tea on August 20 at 2pm at The Spencer on Byron, Takapuna. Tickets are $45.

WEEKEND

Connect: Open to all who are looking for a family friendly place to go on a Saturday evening. Every Saturday from 6pm till 8.30pm at Albany Primary School Hall. Meals are $5 per adult and $2 per child. Contact Raewyn and Terry Trail 479 3091.

Chinese new settlers: For children aged 5 to 15 with bilingual Chinese language, this class offers English literacy, mathematics, art painting, international chess and keyboard skills. Every Saturday from 8.30am

ALL WEEK

Family history: Bring family names, dates or certificates already found along to this class and go from there. All week, Monday to Thursday 9am till 5.30pm, Fridays 9am till 8.30pm. Contact Kathy Bebb on 301 0101. Book a librarian: A one on one session with a librarian to help with social media, council submission and CV writing. Contact the nearest public library.

Computer space: A chance to surf the net or enjoy some quiet time to search for jobs and/or access services. There is a computer that is available to use for up to 2 hours. Bookings essential. North Shores Women’s Centre, 5 Mayfield Rd, Glenfield. Contact 444 4618 or email women.ctr@xtra.co.nz.

Income support: For people on low incomes and have questions regarding income support drop into the beneficiaries advocacy and information service. Glenfield Community Centre. Contact Jackie or Karen on 444 9543 or visit bais.org.nz.

Citizens advice: Head to one of six Citizens Advice Bureaus on the

North Shore for advice about a range of things including forms, legal advice, budgeting and more. See cab.org.nz for details.