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PROBUS CLUB
Thursday, 25 September 2008
PAKURANGA Ladies Probus Club meets on September 26, 10am, at Te Tuhi Centre for the Arts, 13 Reeves Rd, Pakuranga. Lisa Blaker will speak on Dafur. Phone Zenda, 534-9787.

ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP
Thursday, 25 September 2008
MEETING September 29, Haseler Hall, Selwyn Rd, Howick, 10am. Speaker, Arron Church: Tai Chi and acupuncture. Door charge $5. Phone Lois 271-2262, Linda 535-2211.

HOLIDAY PROGRAMME
Thursday, 25 September 2008
ANIMALS, arks and zoos holiday programme at St Johns Church, 245 Bucklands Beach Rd, September 29-October 3, 9am-4pm. BYO lunch. For prices and registration, phone Steph, 021-535162.

UXBRIDGE TRAVEL CLUB
Wednesday, 24 September 2008
MEETING September 26, 7.30pm, Malcolm Smith Gallery at Uxbridge Centre, Howick. Speakers, Irene and Trevor Warbrooke, genealogy visit to England. Phone 534-5836, 537-6076.

DANCING
Wednesday, 24 September 2008
OLD time, modern sequence and some new vogue dancing at te tuhi centre for the arts, 13 Reeves Rd, Pakuranga, September 26, 1-3.30pm. Admission $4.50 each. Phone Valerie or Graham 273-9742.

COME INTO THE QUIET
Wednesday, 24 September 2008
A TIME of reflection through music, sharing and creativity, led by Father Chris Skinner. September 26-27, St Johns Church Bucklands Beach. $25. Phone Judy 274-8534.

HERALDRY SEMINAR
Wednesday, 24 September 2008
THE Heraldry Society of NZ is holding a seminar on Orders of Chivalry, September 27, 9.30am–3.30pm, St Peter’s Church, Cnr Onehunga Mall and Church St, Onehunga. $10. Phone Roger 271-5448.

INTRODUCTION TO GOLF
Wednesday, 24 September 2008
TWO Open days at Pakuranga Country Golf Club September 30, 12.30pm; October 5, 1.30pm. Men, ladies and juniors all welcome. Tuition, golf clubs and balls provided free. Bonus special offer available to new members attending open day. Phone office 534-3818.

SINGING WITH STARS
Wednesday, 24 September 2008
BRUCE Murray Singers present Singing with the Stars, Harlequin Theatre, Pakuranga Rd, Highland Park, September 27, 7.30pm; September 28, 2pm. Tickets phone Andrea 537-4403. Also door sales.

ORCHID SHOW
Wednesday, 24 September 2008
HOWICK Orchid Society one day show, September 27, 10am-4pm at Fencible Lounge, Uxbridge Rd, Howick. Entry $4. Phone Len 576-6303, Glenn 534-8689.

DOLL SHOW
Wednesday, 24 September 2008
DOLLMAKERS and Collectors Club annual doll show. September 27-28, 10am-4pm, Freemans Bay Community Centre, 52 Hepburn St, Ponsonby. Adults $6, Children $4. Doll valuations $3. Phone 535-7210.

VEGETARIAN COOKING
Wednesday, 24 September 2008
DAIRY free cooking. Four sessions, Sundays 6-7pm, September 28-October 19. Includes samples, handouts and nutritional info. 165 Pigeon Mountain Rd, Pakuranga. Phone Lois 536-6196.

AI-ANON FAMILY GROUPS
Wednesday, 24 September 2008
ARE you troubled by someone else’s drinking? Al-Anon family groups can help. Meetings Friday nights 8pm, Friendship House, Manukau Shopping Centre. Phone 379-4871.

LA FIESTA ITALIANA
Thursday, 18 September 2008
ITALIAN art, film, food, wine and more, Botany Library, September 22-26. Phone 272-0010 for details.

SPRING BOOK SALE
Thursday, 18 September 2008
AT Howick Library, Uxbridge Rd, from September 22-October 4.

VOLUNTEERS
Monday, 15 September 2008
WE need volunteer drivers and shopping companions. Phone Manukau East Council of Social Services, 533-3685.

BREASTFEEDING ADVICE
Monday, 15 September 2008
BREASTFEEDING Centre, Fridays 12.30-2.30pm, Uxbridge Community Centre. Phone Val 027-3934999, Gabi 021-1010096.

VOLUNTEER NEEDED
Wednesday, 10 September 2008
MECOSS, the Manukau East Council of Social Services, is seeking a volunteer for five hours a week. Phone Robyn or Alison 533-3685.

FRIENDSHIP CLUB
Wednesday, 10 September 2008
OF BOTANY Flat Bush meets twice a month on Fridays at midday for lunch. Next meeting September 12 and 26, Botany Christian Centre, 302 Te Irirangi Dr. Phone 277-4754.

MAHJONG
Monday, 08 September 2008
BUCKLANDS Beach Club wants new members. Lessons available. Phone Nancy 534-9726.

SINGLES SOCIAL GROUP
Monday, 01 September 2008
NEW Horizons group for men and women over 40. First Thursday each month at Barrell Inn, Cook St, Howick, 7pm. Phone Stephen 533-9143, Lesley 527-7025, Janice 534-7542.

OPPORTUNITY SHOP
Monday, 01 September 2008
ST COLUMBA Church, 480 Ti Rakau Dr. Winter clothing, blankets, etc. Open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday every week, 9am-12.30pm.

SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB 60+
Monday, 01 September 2008
PAKURANGA Senior Citizens Club, Thursdays, 10am-2pm, te tuhi centre for the arts, 13 Reeves Rd. Entertainment, trips, housie. Phone Eileen 537-2024, John 576-8161.

FAMILY VIOLENCE
Monday, 01 September 2008
FREE, confidential advice and support service, 10am-1pm Monday to Friday from office in Howick Information Service Building, Picton St. No appointment necessary.

COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB
Monday, 01 September 2008
EASTERN Districts Country Music Club,  Bucklands Beach War Memorial Hall, Wharf Rd, every second Wednesday night 7.30pm. Phone Donna 537-2444.

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