KA¯ PITI EVENTS
Wellbeing Wednesday workshops at 8 Weka Road, Raumati Beach. Healthy eating, budgeting, storytelling followed by preparing an easy snack.
Koha appreciated. Please register info@tearakorowai.org.nz or call 04 299 6981
Sound Massage let the vibration from Quartz Crystal Singing Bowls reverberate throughout your body, relaxing you to the core. Lotus Yoga Centre, 91 Ruapehu St, Paraparaumu. Cost $12. Mats provided, bring a blanket. Queries: Annette 021 2997 456
Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Peer Support Group
The Heart Foundation are running bimonthly support group meetings from February in the Kapiti region for people and whanau affected by Atrial Fibrillation (AF).
Please join us for a chat and the opportunity to meet others with AF.
Wednesday 19 February 10.30 – 11.30am Coastlands Meeting Room, Paraparaumu Library Contact Annette AnnetteS@heartfoundation.org.nz or
04 472 2780 ext 1
Fitness, Fun and Friendship with Waikanae Scottish Country Dance Club. Beginners lessons 14, 21, 28 February, 7.30pm. $5 per lesson. Waikanae Beach Hall, 22A Rauparaha St, Waikanae Beach. Contact Sylvia 027 299 2326.
Waikanae Estuary Care Group weed releasing of native plants w/bee on Saturday 15 February. Meeting at the Hadfield Pl entrance to the reserve Paraparaumu Beach from 9.00am to 12 noon. Morning tea, tools and gloves supplied. Look for our flag.
Kapakapanui Lions & Raumati Bowling Club Charity Bowls Day in support of Blind & Low Vision Kapiti (formerly Blind Foundation). Saturday 15 February, 1 Matatua Rd, Raumati Beach, 10am start. $15 entry. Contact Roger Matthews 04 297 1209 or 027 435 0825 roger-matthews@ slingshot.co.nz
Meet the Kapiti Branch of Ulysses Saturday 15 February, Te Horo Cafe, 10:00am at our social coffee morning. We will be the biggest group there.
Register your interest for this and other activities www.kapitiulysses.org.nz
At Mahara Gallery until 16 Feb In One Piece, Michelle Walton (Backhouse) and Mahara Marks 25 Years, Robin Rogerson, Mary Zohrab & Bob Gibbs
Zumba Gold bring a Friend in Feb for double the fun! Join Zumba Gold with Anna during February with a friend and your first class is 2 for the price of 1. For the active older adult, anyone recovering from illness or injury, or beginners. $7/class Paraparaumu Memorial Hall Mon 11am, Wed 10am, Thurs 11am & Te Horo Village Hall Mon & Fri 9.30am. Anna 021 02430430.
Cockney working by Tawera O Kapiti Tues 18 Feb at Waikanae rooms. Unattached brothers welcome. To experience a Lodge which offers a good, social Masonic event call Mal on (04) 905 1658 for further details. Ring me also for further information, if you are a would-be Mason; we are happy to talk.
Kapiti Women’s Club of Paraparaumu monthly meetings, 3rd Thursday of the month. Ocean Road Community Hall. 9.30am - Cuppa and Guest Speaker. This month, Thursday, 20 February.
Enquiries - Stephanie - 298 1661.
A Message of Hope, Maitreya the World Teacher & the Masters of Wisdom, A World based on Sharing, Justice and Peace. Public Talk & Transmission Meditation, Tuesday, 25 February 2020 7pm – 9pm Kowhai Room, Te Newhanga Ka-piti Community Centre 15 Ngahina Street, Paraparaumu. Free admission. Contact (04) 976 34 91.
Poets to the People Robert Harris Cafe, Coastlands Mall Sunday 23 February 4-6 pm Guest Poet Bill Manhire. Open mic. First $5 Koha. All welcome, bring one poem of your own if you’d like to read at the open mic.
Otaki Women’s Group Market State Hwy 1 opposite New World, Otaki 9am-2pm on every Sunday for the Summer months. A full market offering a wide variety of great stalls, worth dropping in to visit our friendly stallholders and check all the tempting goodies on offer.
Market inquiries please contact Georgie 0272341090.
Are you facing tough times? Want some support with your mental wellbeing? Come along to our safe supportive space mornings Mondays to
Thursdays 10 – 1 pm 8 Weka Road, Raumati Beach programme@tearakorowai.org.nz
Waikanae Arts and Crafts Society welcome new people to join our craft groups meeting weekly - knitting/spinning/ crochet, miniature making, painting, sewing/dressmaking, round tuit, weaving, embroidery, needle felting and cardmaking. Ph: 06-3643115 or 0274-171171, Email: waikanaeartsandcraftssoc@gmail.com
Boomerang Activity Centre a place where anybody can come and feel welcome. Boomerang is open to anyone who thinks they may benefit from attending. Every Wednesday 10am-4pm. Upstairs at The Shed Project - 20 Tongariro St Paraparaumu. For more information contact Alison 0210421243.
Toastmasters of Waikanae (incorporating all areas along the Kapiti Coast including Otaki) have now begun their meetings at the Cardiff Room at the Waikanae Club each 2nd and 4th Thursday evenings at 7.30 p.m. (prompt) till 9.30 p.m. If you would like to enhance your speaking skills for work, home or your buddies we can show you how in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. For more details phone Graham on 04.905.6236. See you there.
Otaki Car Show Sunday 1st March Otaki OMRC Racecourse Te Roto Road Otaki 10am to 2pm (gates open from 9am to 3pm). Car Show is open to all make & model cars. Entry Fee $10.00 to show your car, Public viewing Gold Coin Donation. Coffee & Food karts will be onsite, serving delicious food & drinks. This is a community Fundraising Event for Otaki Volunteer Fire Brigade. Hosted by KHZZCC. Contact Mike 0275926573.
Monster Car Boot Sale Saturday 28 March 8.30am – 12.30pm Waikanae Memorial Hall Pehi Kupa St Waikanae.
Learn to Skate sessions Mondays 7-9pm, Waikanae Memorial Hall. A safe, fun environment with the option of learning roller derby. Call 027 671 1595 for more info.
Paraparaumu Badminton Starts 24th February Kapiti College Gymnasium every Monday 7.00 pm – 9.00pm
16 years and above. New players welcome. www.badparam.org or Michael Newman 0272924712
All event details must be received by 5pm on the Friday before the next edition of the paper. Email to pat.cumming@ka¯ pitinews.co.nz. Also listen to Newstalk ZB for community notices.