Chans Martial Arts

Tai Chi is a gentle exercise which can be practised by people of all ages and physical conditions for a healthy body and mind. Both evening and day-time classes. Woolston Working Mans Club – Bowls Room 43 Hargood St Woolston Christchurch Other venues include: Parklands, Lincoln and Boys High School.

NZ Society of Genealogists (Canterbury Branch)

Anyone is welcome to go along and enjoy an absorbing and interesting hobby. Meetings are held at Parkview Community Lounge, 75 Queenspark Drive, Parklands on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 7.30pm February-November, and on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 10am February-November. The Branch Library in the above address is open Thursday … Continued

Music Centre of Christchurch

.. If you wish to book events please contact Ph 3775000 or email: concertsforchristchurch@gmail.co   The newly opened centre called  THE PIANO  is now taking bookings for various events. See the website for some of the events that are being held in the future.

Book Discussion Scheme

INFORMATION We are New Zealand’s only nationwide book club specialist. We lend fiction and non-fiction titles to participating book clubs, so all members of a group can read the same book at the same time, then meet to share their experiences, discuss themes and contribute ideas. Benefits of being part of a Book Discussion Scheme … Continued

Bainswood Rest Home

The 33 bed rest home is part of a village with studios and apartments. All clients should be advised to request a referral from their G.P. for a full assessment before entering rest home care. Older Persons Health Service, Burwood Hospital ,Assessment and Community Assessment Team,   337 7765. Ring the number above to inquire about … Continued

Alcoholics Anonymous

www.aa.org.nz 24 Hour Answer Service at numbers above. Christchurch Service Centre open 10am-2pm Monday – Friday. There are more than 60 meetings a week, daytime and evenings, held around the city. For further information regarding the meetings, look on their website.

Battered Womens Trust ( Womens Refuge )

Practical help and support is available for any woman who is the victim of domestic violence. The Trust is affiliated to the National Collective of Independent Women’s Refuge and networks closely with other Christchurch Refuges: West Christchurch Refuge, Rose House, Otautahi Women’s Refuge; and also work closely with Shakti.

Bishopdale Ramblers

The group meet at Bishopdale Community Centre Wednesdays at 9.30 am, returning 1.30 – 2.30 pm. Travel is by private car. For information and programme contact Anne at the above number.

Avonlea Rest Home & Dementia Care

Avonlea has a residential capacity for caring for 64 people. This is achieved by the division of the facility into 6 separate homes. All of the homes differ slightly in design, which gives the feeling of entering a different environment with a unique character. Each one has an open plan kitchen/dining room/lounge area. This is in keeping … Continued

↓