Chinese culture in the South Island

TUESDAY DISCOVERING Chinese Culture in the South Island:

Lecture by Professor Dehong Meng and interesting activities. People of all ages welcome, free event.

May 21, 3:30pm at the Blenheim Technology Centre.

WELLBEING Chats at CARE Marlborough: Two student counsellors available for free Wellbeing Chats, Tuesdays 12:30pm-1:30pm. 26 Percy St Blenheim. Inquiries to admin@carem.nz or visit www.carem.nz

FREEMASONS Lodge Eckford No.334: Blenheim Masonic Centre, 51 Charles St, first Tuesday of the month, 7:30pm. The original social network, making better men for generations. Contact 027 372 2897 for that first step.

JUMP N JIVE: Come along to our rhythm and music group for under 5s, every Tuesday morning during school terms. 9.30am at The Foundry on John St. Gold coin donation, morning tea included.

BLIND Wine Tasting Challenge: every Tuesday at Fidelio Cafe and Wine Bar 10.30am to 10pm.

RIVERSDALE Community House: 131 Budge St. Phone 578049 or 0223007342. Sit and Be fit Cost $2. Tuesday and Thursday 1:15 pm – 2:15 pm

TOASTMASTERS in BLENHEIM: Learn confidence to talk to groups. Public speaking skills. Tuesdays fortnightly 6.20pm, at St Mary’s Community Centre, 61 Maxwell Road. Free trial meeting. For men & women. Call Brian 0211922936

BLENHEIM & DISTRICTS HIGHLAND Pipe Band:

7pm, The Foundry, Wesley Hall, John St. Contact: blenheimpipeband@gmail.com or ph 021 267 3626 Steady As You GO: Gentle exercise/balance class for seniors. 11.30am-12.30pm. $3. St Christophers Church Hall. 92 Weld St. donna@stchristophers.co.nz 0273852333 BLENHEIM Choral: Weekly practice sessions. 7pm-9pm at the Nativity Church Hall. Our choir has a mixture of ages and abilities. 021344575 blenheimchoral.org PICTON Line Dancing: Tuesdays 9.30am-11.30am Anglican Church hall. $7 per class. Beginners welcome. Ph Carol 0212125252 or Raewyn 021715484

SAVVY Ukes Ukulele Group: 6:30-8pm. $5. Riversdale Community House, 131 Budge St. Brenda 0272390213, Lorraine 0276246264

COFFEE and Chat: Picton: 1st Tuesday, 10-11am, Seabreeze Café, London Quay. New to town? Interested in local activities? We can help! Cathy 0210451799, 5739111, picton@newcomers.co.nz KNITTERS and Spinners: Tuesday 10:30am-1.3pm, Picton Library and Service Centre. Free. All ages. Byo morning tea and project

TAI Chi with Maree: 10.30am, Senior Citizens Hall. All welcome. Ph 0276349045 FRIENDSHIP Combined Club of Beavertown: Semi retired/retired locals 4th Tue of mth, 10am, Star of Sea Parish Hall, Maxwell Rd. Speakers, outings. Ph Les McKay 5778307, Neroli Edwards 5784746 DRAWING Group: 1pm-3pm, Art Society Studio, 204 High St. Sydney 0211568398. Newcomers welcome

AL Anon Family Support Group Meeting:

Help for families/friends of problem drinkers and addictions. Margaret 5784690, 02102607468 or Aley 021434117

TECHNOLOGY Teaching for 50+:

Studio on Solway Dr, Witherlea, 9.30am, advanced class. $5/hr pp. Private lessons $20/hr. 0212230160

AWATERE Playcentre: Parent-led Early Childhood Education, Tuesday and Friday, 9am-12 noon. 15 Redwood St Seddon. awatere@playcentre.org.nz term time only

PICTON Table Tennis Club:

10am-12noon. Picton Little Theatre, Dublin St. $4 includes equipment. All adults welcome. Ph Ernie 0275888453

RENWICK Market: Anglican Church Hall, 9am-12 noon. Fresh veg, clothing, walnuts, jams, household goods, etc. Sales tables, $5 or comm sales. Donations welcome. Ph Lynne 0274786640

GOLF Croquet: Today, Thursday and Sunday, 1pm, Blenheim Croquet Club, Parker St. Ph Allan 5783747

BRAYSHAW Park Spinners: Beavertown Hall, 10am-2pm, byo lunch. New members welcome. Ph Betty 5794942

WEDNESDAY DISCOVERING Chinese Culture in

the South Island: Lecture by Professor Dehong Meng and interesting activities. People of all ages welcome, free event.

May 22, 10am at the Blenheim Library. MARLBOROUGH Property Investors’ Association: May 15, 7.30pm at Ray White, Blenheim. Topic: “Old Hands Night”.

TOP Of The South Rock n Roll Club: Dancing every Wednesday, 7.30-9.30pm, Blenheim Bowling Club Hall, 65e Weld St, Blenheim. Contact Erin: 0272341709 STRETCH & Breathe: Gentle strength/ balance class for seniors. 10-11am, St Christopher’s Church Hall. $3. 92 Weld St. 0273852333 donna@stchristophers.co.nz CHEESE and Syrah Masterclass: Wine and cheese tasting with Simon Lamb of Cranky Goat and Fidelio co-owner Elgee Leung, June 26 at 6:30pm, $65 per person, at Fidelio Cafe and Wine Bar.

WETLAND Warriors: Wednesday 9am-11am, followed by coffee. Come and enjoy some outdoor work at Grovetown Lagoon, Steam Wharf Rd. Planting, staking and tying trees, track maintenance etc.

Call Rosanne 0210709267

GROVETOWN Indoor Bowls: Every Wednesday, 7pm at the Foundry, John

St. Come along and join the friendly club. Contact Rosemary 5778412.

BLENHEIM Senior Citizens Club: Meet every second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 2pm for housie, entertainment and afternoon tea. 172 High St. Contact is Shirley: 0210388616

STAGE Lab Singing Lessons: Wednesday afternoon, Riversdale Community House, 131 Budge St. Ph Rose 0224191428

NIA Movement: Suitable for all levels of fitness. Great fun! 9-10am at 207 Oakwood Lane. Corinne 0273245757

PICTON Quilters: 6.45 to 8pm on the second Wednesday of the month at the Marlborough Pavilion. Ph Louise 0223153990 BOOK Chat: 10:30-11:30am, Picton Library and Service Centre. Free. All ages. Coffee/ chat, every 2nd Wednesday of month. Ph 5207493

SIT and Be Fit: 10.30-11am. $6 session. Simcox Stadium, 50 Battys Rd PICKLEBALL: 1-3pm, Simcox Stadium, Battys Rd. $6. Sport for all ages

BLENHEIM Lions’ Club: Serving the community 50+ years. Interested in becoming a Lion? Tea meetings: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. Ph Delphine 0299425004, Helen 0211458572

THURSDAY

FOREST & Bird Talk: The End of Extinction - Jim Lynch, founder of Zealandia mainland island. May 16, 7.30pm, Blenheim School Hall, Seymour St. All welcome, gold coin donation please.

KEEP U Moving: Gentle indoor walking exercise for seniors. 11.30am-12.30pm St Christopher’s Church Hall. $3. 92 Weld St. 0273852333 donna@stchristophers.co.nz OLDER Persons’ Seminar: Fourth Thurs of the month. St Christopher’s Church Hall. 10am-1pm. Speaker/entertainment, MT & light lunch. $6. Ph 0273852333 donna@stchristophers.co.nz Note: No Seminar in April due to Anzac Day

QUIZ night: Every Thursday at Fidelio, four rounds: wine, food, music and the arts. $20 per team, from 6.30pm.

COPD Support and Exercise Group: Redwoodtown Community Centre, Weld St, 1.15pm every 2nd and 4th Thursday. Free. Gillian 0274545102

Marlborough Book Festival: July 25 to

28. Tickets on sale from June. See the lineup of speakers at www.marlboroughbookfest.co.nz.

CARDS R Us: cardmaking group, alternate Thursdays, 9am–12 noon at the Riversdale Community House, 131 Budge St. Ph Jenny 02102328378

NARCOTICS Anonymous: Thursday and Saturday 7pm – 8pm Riversdale Community House 131 Budge St. Phone 578049 or 0223007342

TAI CHI & Qigong: “Live Stronger for Longer” approved. $5 Thursdays: Wairau Valley (11am) , Redwoodtown Hall (3pm). Fun, relaxing, energising. Ph Nancy 572 2884 / 027 572 2881

FRIDAY

LIVE Music Nights: on Fridays 6.308.30pm at Fidelio Cafe and Wine Bar - free entry

PICKLEBALL: 6-8 pm, Simcox Stadium, Battys Rd. $6. Sport for all ages