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Fundraiser: Craft show fundraiser for Hospice West Auckland. Beautiful crafts, Great christmas shopping ideas, raffles, spot prizes. At West Wave Recreation Centre 10am to 4pm. Entry $5 per adult, children free. Email craftoutwest@yahoo.co.nz. Multicultural playgroup: The Safari Multicultural Playgroup for mothers and children from refugee and migrant backgrounds for 0- 5 years. Free. Also English classes for mums. Henderson Baptist Church, 321 Great North Rd, Henderson. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9.30am-noon. Phone Cherie 09 973 2852.
Appetite advice: For those who binge, purge, starve or just feel guilty after eating. Get free help from Overeaters Anonymous. Go to oa.org or phone 09 376 3068.
Music movement: Low impact rhythmic exercise for strengthening, stretching and mobility in an enjoyable and social atmosphere. Wednesdays, 9.30am at Hobsonville Hall, 397 Hobsonville Rd. Phone 489 7159.
Softballers: The Western Magpies are looking for new and experienced players aged 10-19. Email chrislynn@xtra.co.nz or phone 814 9605.
Practise English: Free language and Bible studies for conversation, reading and discussion.
Wednesdays, 10am-noon at New Lynn Bible Chapel, 3123 Great North Rd. Phone Stephen 021 641 717. Friendship group: Men and women of all ages can join the West Auckland Friendship Group. Coffee and tea provided, bring a plate for lunch. Every Thursday, 11.15am, Massey Community House, 385 Don Buck Rd. Phone Ilona Montgomery 416 7546 between 10am-4pm.
WISE hub: The WISE Henderson Massey HUB for former refugee women, meets at Henderson Baptist
Church, 319 Great North Rd, Mondays 10am-12.30pm. Meet other women and have fun. Phone Heather 818 8809.
Indoor bowls: Played every Friday commencing 11am, in the Western Hall, Portage Rd,New Lynn. Bring your lunch. Your first 2 sessions are free. Coaching available. For more information, please phone 828 8900 Ian or Doreen
StarJam: An opportunity for those aged 6 to 25 with disabilities. Singing and dancing workshops Monday
evenings in New Lynn. Phone 09 300 6257, go to starjam.org or email auckland@starjam.org.
Women’s Institute: Te Atatu group meets first Wednesday of the month at Te Atatu South Community Centre, 1pm. Join us for entertaining meetings, craft and social circles. Phone Gwen 09 818 4476. Waitakere probus: For ladies. First Friday of month. St Johns Ambulance Hall.10am. Phone Enid 09 833 8813.