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What's on at our Strathmore Centres
Kia ora!
A huge thank you to the ‘Strathmore Bakery’ for the free bakery that we have been gratefully receiving for years! Every week is different but amongst the lovely mix of goodies we recieve pies, cakes, sandwhiches and cream donuts to share amongst our drop in whanau.
Tuesday bakery allocation will now go to Raukawa. Our Raukawa user numbers have been steadily increasing as people get to know the centre, the lovely Ava and the great services that are offered there.
108 Strathmore Ave will still continue as normal in receiving bakery on Fridays.
Join us for a cuppa and treat each week, at your choice of centre!
Community Lunch is today! Tuesday 14th Aug, 12pm. You are welcome to bring a plate or just join in for a yummy cooked meal, a catch up and chat. Always laughter at some point of the meal.
Michael our Budget man is back on the 20th August. Onsite 10am-11.30am each Mon and Tuesday, 108 Strathmore Ave.
And also at Raukawa Centre 10 – 11am Wednesday mornings.
Paid Intern Piano Teacher Wanted!
Dynamite Music have recently started teaching group piano lessons at our Centre on Tuesdays.
They are offering an internship to someone wanting to explore piano teaching as a potential career.
Preference will be given to someone local and could be a Yr 12/13 student or a recent school leaver.
The training role will initially involve ‘shadowing' existing teachers and is A PAID POSITION.
FOR MORE DETAILS please contact simon@dynamitemusic.co.nz
A few notes from Ava to follow...
Mondays: Drop-in, Volunteer, Meet friends for a coffee
Find out what services Raukawa offers and how you can help your community.
Tuesdays: Strathmore Vege and Fruit Co-op
Pick-up hub; 12.30-2pm
Drop-in 10am-2pm
for a cuppa, play cards, chat or help in garden;
Wednesdays: Sewing 11am-1.30pm
Come learn or share your skills.
Wednesday 15th - CAB-information service; 10am-11am
Thursdays: Story Time with Debbie12.30-1.30pm
Sewing and Craft Projects; 11am -1.30pm
Everyone welcome. Koha appreciated for materials.
Orders for Strathmore Vege Co-op Box by 2pm
Boxes cost $12 (worth25)
Thursdays 16th – ‘Christmas In The Park 2018 ’ planning Hui, 7pm -8pm @ Raukawa Centre
Volunteer an hour of your time, to plan the Event you want for Strathmore Park.
Fridays: Strathmore Walk Abouts, 9am-9.30am
Meet @ Raukawa Reserve
(followed by a cuppa and a bikkie)
Social ‘long lunch’ 11-1pm
Meet a new friend, chat about whatever you like.
Saturday : Kaibosh 10am-11am
(Centre open for kai pick up only.)
Sundays: Centre available to Rent.
Prayer group, Music lessons, Scrabble, Counselling groups, tutors ect. Call Ava 2123007
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Perhaps you've seen a ghost or lived in a haunted home in New Zealand. We'd love to know, so vote in our poll and share your experiences in the comments below.
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55% Yes
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42.7% No
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2.3% Other - I'll share below
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