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Girls’ table tennis coaching group, free for the month of June 2015, All girls welcome. Thursdays 5.30-7pm. At 99A Gillies Ave, Newmarket. Ph 520 2291 or email aucklandtt@xtra.co.nz. Bereavement Support Group, The Grief Centre runs a variety of bereavement support groups which run over an eight-week period, looking at different aspects of loss and grief each week. Participants will also have the opportunity to talk about their loss with others who have been through similar experiences, and reflect on the changes this has brought to their lives. This group is facilitated by qualified counsellors. Costs $40 for the eight weeks. Upcoming group starting early June in Ponsonby. Registrations essential. Ph 418 1457 or email info@griefcentre.org.nz for information about this group and others around Auckland. Feedback wanted, when someone in your family experiences mental health or addiction problems what has been helpful to you as a whanau member? Family Whanau North, a regional advocacy group, is seeking feedback to let mental health services know what outcomes families most want. The Mental Health Commissioner will also present on the Real Time Feedback project. June 11, 5.30pm-8pm at Matariki, 492 Great South Rd, Otahuhu, ph Leigh 307 4949 ext 26520 for more details. Three Kings Toastmasters, improve your confidence to speak and present in public. We meet every second Thursday evening from 7pm to 9.30pm at the Fickling Centre 546 Mt Albert Rd, below the library building. Lots of free parking and a fabulous complimentary buffet for all. Our next meetings are on June 11 and June 25. Contact Kevin Prohl at 0274 933 186 or email kevin@speechworks.co.nz, or just pop along on the night. Services Charitable Trust, (ARMS) is holding an employment workshop for new migrants on June 11 from 9.15am till 3pm at St Heliers Church and Community Centre at 100 St Heliers Bay Rd. It will provide guidance on writing a CV and cover letter, performing well in a job interview and communicating in the New Zealand workplace. It is free for migrants that have been in New Zealand for less than two years and who hold a full work or residency visa. Contact ARMS on 625 2440 or email reception@arms-mrc .org.nz for information. Auckland City for Peace Awards, hosted by The Peace Foundation in partnership with Auckland Council. June 12, Mt Albert War Memorial Hall from 3.30pm-5pm. The Peace Awards aim to recognise youth and adults who have made outstanding contributions to peace service and peace leadership in their communities. Local boards and councillors will be attending to honour the winners and finalists. Children’s storybook yoga, June 13. From 11am11.30am, for 5-8 years. From noon-12.30pm, 9-14 years. Parental involvement encouraged. Bookings essential. At the band rotunda, Cornwall Park. Join yoga instructor Natasya Yusoff for a fun workshop, weave a story with yoga. Make your body a bean, a tree, even a mouse. Ph 630 8485 or see cornwallpark.co.nz for more information. Monster garage sale, at Balmoral Church Op Shop, June 13, 8am to 11am, 258 Sandringham Rd. Clothing, shoes, books, bags, bric a brac, records, DVDs and jewellery. Grab-a-Bag Sale, all proceeds going to Dress for Success Auckland. Pay $20 to fill a shopping bag with loads of fabulous new and pre-loved clothing, shoes and accessories, or upsize to a large bag for $60. June 13, 10am to 2pm. At Dress for Success, 4 Boston Rd, Mt Eden. Eftpos or cash only. No refunds. No prams/buggies within the showroom.
If so come along to our monthly meeting at the Senior Citizens Rooms, War Memorial Hall, 487 Dominion Rd, Mt Eden at 1.30pm, Monday, June 15. This month’s speaker if from Netsafe and the subject is Spam. Any queries contact Bill on 845 5366. Speaker, June 16, 11am-1pm at Blockhouse Bay Library, 578 Blockhouse Bay Rd, Blockhouse Bay. Come and hear Max Cryer talk about his new book.
sheds light on all things feline, from their physical make-up to their unique habits and behaviours, as well as their place in history and the roles they have played in films, cartoons and literature. The talk will start at 11am, to be followed by tea and biscuits and a chance to talk to the author. Copies of the book will be available for purchase.