• CMA strength and balance class.

Takapuna North Community News

Active Ageing Expo. Come and have a go at a huge range of activities including dance, exercise, IT, craft, board games and education. Friday 16th November, 10am-2pm, Senior Citizens Hall, Takapuna War Memorial Hall and Positive Ageing Centre, The Strand, Takapuna. For more information about this event, visit www.takapunatrust.org.nz or call Sarah on 09 4862098.

Want to learn? Have you ever wanted to learn a new language, learn how to paint or play chess? Or would you like to share your skills with others in the community?  If you have always wanted to start a group with like-minded people or pass on your expertise, Takapuna Library would love to help you. Takapuna Library wants to work with our community to discover how you would like to use your library space. If you would like to help, please contact Anne Betts on 8904902 or anne.betts@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz .

The Kennedy Park WWII Trust opens up the secret WWII tunnels to the public on the second Sunday of every month, from 11am until 2pm. Escorted tours by Trust military historians, entry by gold coin donation. Please bring a torch, and sensible shoes. Tours take about 15minutes. Kennedy Park is off Beach Road, Castor Bay. Ample parking. Groups catered for by special arrangement; call founder/chairman John Crews 021-02229140.

CMA – companionship and morning activities for seniors – has strength and balance classes running throughout the North Shore and Hibiscus Coast.  These classes are approved by ACC and cater to all levels with particular focus on the less able-bodied.  Classes run alongside CMA’s normal morning programme for a small donation; transport can be arranged.  Vacancies at most centres – call for more information 09 4898954.

Kennedy Park Petanque Club. This year is the 25th anniversary of the club. On the 11th November the club will have a fun tournament followed by a high tea to be held in the Observation Post starting at 4.30pm. The club welcomes new members and has a good team of members available to coach and  provide boules. This active, exciting club operates Tuesdays and Thursdays 1pm-3pm, Sundays 10am-12pm. Contact Roger Brown on 022 3537606 for more information.

Free Winter Fun Family Fun Day! 10th October, 10.30am-1pm. Put the date in your diary for our Free Family Fun Day event. Arts and crafts, face painting and some very special exotic creatures from Zoo Ventures! Parental supervision required. The event will take place at the Senior Citizens Hall on The Strand in Takapuna.

For more information, phone Sarah Thorne (Takapuna North Community Coordinator) on 486 2098 or email: office@takapunatrust.org.nz

Visit www.takapunatrust.org.nz

Facebook.com/takapunanorthcommunitytrust

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Issue 92 October 2018