KĀPITI/PORIRUA
Early Birds Toastmasters: Every Wednesday morning 6.50am-8am (sharp). Develop public speaking skills in an enjoyable and supportive environment. ‘Breakfast’ provided. Come and try us out! Contact Sean Treacy on 0211900680. September 21, 6:45am, St Peters Village Hall, Beach Rd, Paekākāriki.
Free Social Drama for Seniors: Improvisation, storytelling and laughter to keep the mind active and creative. No experience necessary. Morning tea provided. Contact: Jane 027-4068-455. Every Monday, 10am-11.30am, Mungavin Hall (Supper Room), 27 Mungavin Ave, Ranui Heights, Porirua. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Free Talk: Rimu Rooms, 1st floor Coastlands 1030am 27/9/22 free talk/morning tea by Community Law and Cecilee Donovan from GrG – please register by phoning Citizens Advice 042984944, email kapiti@cab.org. nz. September 27, 10:30am, Rimu Room, Coastlands Mall, Paraparaumu.
Have-a-Go at Golf Croquet: An opportunity to try Golf Croquet, a game that can be played by all. Wear flat soled shoes and bring a warmjacket. Afternoon tea included. September 25, 1pm, Plimmerton Croquet Club, Ulric Street, Plimmerton (turn left off State Highway 59 by Palmers Garden Centre).
Junior Table Tennis Club/ Coaching: Ages 9 and older. Have fun learning how to play table tennis! Coaching course runs until September 29. Casual attendance is welcome. $5 per session. Contact Maggie 021 189 1784. Every Thursday, September 8-29, 4:15pm, WaikanaeWarMemorial Hall, 3-5 Pehi Kupa St, Waikanae.
Mega Garage Sale: 2nd hand Books, Toys, Clothes & Bric-a-brac. Plus Baking, Coffee, Smoothies & BBQ food. Sat 9am-1pm. Raffles. Something for the whole community & activities for the kids. October 29, 9am, Paremata School, 43 Paremata Cres, Paremata. Over 40, have amotorcycle?: Come and meet Kāpiti branch of Ulysses on our ride to Kai Iwi beach; good company, safe riding. RSVP at www.kapitiulysses.com, you will be advised of any changes. Saturday, September 24, 10am, Meet at Z Levin, 11-15 Oxford St, Horowhenua.
Over 40, have amotorcycle?: How about some fish ‘n chips at Ngawi, interested? RSVP at www. kapitiulysses.com to be advised of any change of plans. Thursday, October 6, 9:50am, Meet at BP (under EWY), 108 Kapiti Rd, Horowhenua/Kāpiti. Paraparaumu Country Music Club: An afternoon of great country music with a live band. $4 for members, $5 for visitors. Afternoon tea included at no extra cost. Contact Allan (04)905-9325 or 027 657-0152. September 25, 1pm, Waikanae Chartered Club, 8 Elizabeth St, Waikanae. Parkinson’s Social Support Group: Get together time for those with Parkinson’s and their families. 10am – third Tuesday of each Month. Relish Cafe´, Elizabeth St, Waikanae. Enquiries – contact Prue 027 416 5029. September 20, 10am, Relish Cafe.
Porirua Sing Your Lungs Out Choir: PSYLO – A fun community choir for people with chronic lung disease and other chronic health conditions. Meets Thursday mornings, led by music therapist, inquiries Claire 027 405 6458. September 22, 11:30am, Supper Room, Mungavin Hall, 27 Mungavin Ave, Porirua.
Probus Club of Raumati: Join us for fun, fellowship and friendship. Morning tea. Visitors welcome. Our guest speaker, John McBeth, is a well known sports commentator. Meetings the last Friday of the month. September 30, 9:45am, The Scot’s Hall, Weka Rd, Raumati Beach.
Tamariki Time: Join us for singing, stories, finger rhymes, music and fun. Tamariki Time is for children aged 0-5 and their whānau. Tamariki Time runs during school term time only. September 22, 10:30am, taki Library, Cr Aotaki and Main streets, taki. September 27, 10:30am, Waikanae Library, Mahara Place, Waikanae. September 28, 10:30am, Paraparaumu Library, 9 Iver Trask Place, Paraparaumu.