SOCIAL
PEACE Vigils on the Church Steps: Hiroshima Day August 6, 12 noon. Nagasaki Day August 9, 5pm till 6pm. Join peace-loving
Nelsonians to commemorate the suffering caused by war.
FOREST and Bird: Wednesday August 10. Green bundles of magic, the Orange-fronted parakeet. Luis Ortiz-Catedral will talk about these rare forest birds on NZ’s offshore islands, 7.30pm Tahunanui School Hall, Muritai St, Tahunanui.
FOREST and Bird: weekend August 12,13,14 planting at Hadfields
Clearing, Abel Tasman NP.
Stay at historic Ngarata Homestead, Totaranui. Further info contact Helen Lindsay lindsay.helen@xtra.co.nz or Ph 528 4020 before August 7. DAFFODILl Day: Friday August 26, volunteers out collecting donations and selling fresh daffodils and merchandise, please support. Ph Cancer Society Nelson 539 1137. LIGHTHOUSE Spiritual Awareness: Monday nights 7.30pm.
Talks, Clairvoyance, Healings. Trafalgar St Hall opp Trailways. Donations appreciated. Ph Carolyn 547 4613.
NELSON Civic Choir: to Carnegie Hall, New York. We’d appreciate good quality items for a Trash and Treasure sale to help us get there. Ph 547 7274.
ALLIANCE Francaise: Join us on Fridays 4pm till 5.45pm at La Gourmandise, 276 Hardy St, for informal French conversation. All welcome whatever your level of French. See http://www.afnelsontasman.org/ ENGLISH Conversation Group for ESL speakers: Wednesdays 4.30pm till 6pm in Trinity Church, back right hand door, 64 Nile St, by Nelson Central School. Informal conversation, tea/coffee Ph 021
0268 6970.
PROBUS Club of Nelson City: welcomes new members. Next meeting 9.45am for 10am Thursday August 11 at Nelson Golf Club, 38 Bolt Rd, Tahunanui. Ph Jennifer 548 0272. PRE-SCHOOLERS Music: and
social time for parents (child care provided), St Stephens Church, 61 Tahunanui Dr, Mondays 9.45am. Newcomers welcome.
SING Hu: A love song to God, to help you experience divine love and inner peace, Wednesdays 5.30pm till 6pm, 44c Bronte St, Ph Lyndy 548 1450 or 021 156 7914.
BUBS Music Class: Victory Community Centre, Wednesday 9.45am till 10.30am. For the fun mum who wants to sing, dance and laugh with her baby. For preschoolers too. Cost $2.
HEALTH:
SLEEPING Disorders Support: are you having trouble getting a refreshing sleep? Meet Up group on Tuesday August 2, 12.30pm till 1.30pm at Nightingale Library, 2 Beach Rd, Tahunanui. Ph Carl 022 6209201 or email buteykohealth@gmail
EDUCATE, Dont Fluoridate: Fluoride, How, Where, What, When? Sunday August 7, 3pm till 4pm, Nelson Residents' Association, Farmers Arcade/Buxton Sq. Ph
Cynthia 546 6891 or Judy 548 3428. BREAST Cancer Support Group: August 8 Cancer Society Nelson, 102 Hardy St, if you have or have had breast cancer come along to this friendly atmosphere. Register Ph 539 1137 orinfo@cancernelson.org.nz FERTILTY Support Group: Meet others who understand the ups and downs of infertility. Casual, friendly supportive group. New faces always welcome. Next meeting 6.30pm August
9. Contact Shannan or Susannah nelsonsupport@fertilitynz.org.nz
SURVIVORS and Thrivers: August 9, if you have or have had cancer, supporting someone with cancer come along and meet others in this friendly atmosphere. Ph 539 1137. ASTHMA Awareness Week: August 29 till September 4. Community Balloon Day stalls will have self-management resources/ support. Please give generously, all funds stay in Tasman.
Nelson Asthma Society. Ph 544 1562. ME/CFS FM Support Nelson Bays: Find support with others who understand. Come and join our small informal group, third Monday of month, Suter Cafe, Halifax St, 2.30pm strengthtogethernelson@gmail.com ALCOHOLICS Anonymous: is alcohol causing problems for you in your life? Want to stop drinking but can’t, maybe we can help. Support meetings every day. Ph 0800 229 6757.
SPORT/RECREATION:
NELSON Tramping Club: invites you July 30, Dun Mountain/Little Twin, fit, Ph Dan 548 3458. Details www.http://nelsontrampingclub.org.nz
WAIMEA Tramping Club: Sunday July 31, Goat Hill, Okiwi Bay, easy/ moderate, Ph Robert 544 0142. Saturday August 6, Mt Cawte, Pelorus Sound, easy/moderate, Ph Rob 541 8598.
NELSON 50+ Mini Walkers:
August 2, Bunnings, Monaco. Meet 10am at Bunnings car park. Ph Ngaire 547 8457.
YUANGONG (Qigong): Introductory 8 week course starts WednesdayAugust 3, 7pm at Body Wise (Nelson). Learn the art of self healing, for more info ph/txt Natalie 022 043 4002.
NELSON 50+ Walking Group: August 4, Green Hills Lookout, Motueka Valley 9.30am start. Ph Roger 539 6402 or Adrianna 538 0271.
SOCIAL lndoor Bowls: every Wednesday and Friday 1.15pm to 4pm. Join in the fun. Trafalgar St Hall. Opposite Trailways. No charge, Ph Roger 546 6562 or Maria 548 9006. LAUGHTER Yoga: laugh for no reason. Stress relief, wellness and happiness. Victory Community Centre Wednesday 5.30pm, $2 donation. Bring something to lie on eg yoga mat. Ph Cath 545 1207. INDOOR Bowls Wakapuaka Club: at Clifton Tce School Hall every Tuesday 7pm. Friendly, active club for all player levels. Ph Fred 548 3541 or Denise 545 1773.
MINDFULNESS and Relaxation: Tuesdays 1pm Fairfield House, $3 donation to Cancer Society Ph 539 1137
SIT and Be Fit: Victory Community Centre Ph 546 8389. Tuesday 11am till 11.45am. Enjoy exercise sitting down? A fun exercise class. Keep your heart healthy. Cost $3, age 16+.