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RED CROSS MEETING
Monday, 30 November 2009
HOWICK and Bucklands Beach branch’s Christmas get-together for members and volunteers is on December 4 from 11.30am at the Nixon Park Centre, Sale Street. There will be entertainment by an accordionist, free liquid refreshments but please take along plate of finger food as well as toiletries, to be used in hygiene bags for refugees and worth no more than $5, to go under the tree. Meals on wheels volunteers, hospital drivers and non-members are welcome. Phone Robin Greig on 576-8769.

SINGLES GROUP
Monday, 30 November 2009
NEW Horizons is a friendship and social group for single over-40s. Monthly programmes include barbecues, outings, dinners and films. A club and prospective new members’ night is held on the first Thursday each month at the Barrel Inn, Cook Street, Howick, from 7pm. Phone Suzy on 529-4027 or Ron on 537-5387.

SEASONAL FLOWERS
Monday, 30 November 2009
CHRISTMAS Homes with Flowers is being presented by Howick Floral Circle on December 4-5 from 10am-4pm in support of Hospice South Auckland – $30 per ticket and only one entry to each home. For more information and ticket sales, call Jeannette on 534-4845 or Sue on 535-4593.

SERVICE FOR JPs
Monday, 30 November 2009
A JUSTICE of the peace service is conducted at Howick Information Centre from noon-2pm every Tuesday and on Thursday from 7-8pm. Due to limited time available, people should refer to Yellow Pages 1145-1151 and make an appointment to see a JP if more than 10 documents need to be signed.

YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES
Monday, 30 November 2009
MECOSS has a family and youth services cluster meeting on December 3, 12.30-2.30pm, All Saints Community Centre Hall, 30 Cook Street, Howick. Work and Income has a presentation on the new youth opportunities package, which includes job opportunities and community max packages. Feel free to take your own lunch, refreshments available – it’s free for members, non-members $5. To register, email admin@mecoss.org.nz

SUPPORT GROUP
Thursday, 26 November 2009
A THYROID support group meets on Sunday at 2pm at Papatoetoe Bridge Club, 57 Hillside Road, with speaker pharmacist Linda Bryant. Phone Margaret on 534-2158 for more details

ANTIQUES FAIR
Thursday, 26 November 2009
HOWICK’S antique and collectables fair is being held at the Recreation Centre, 563 Pakuranga Road, on Sunday from 9am-3pm. There will be more than 40 stalls and entry is $4. For more information, phone Diane on 443-1797.

SINGLES DANCE
Thursday, 26 November 2009
HOWICK Single Adults Association has a dance at the RSA in Wellington Street on Sunday from 7-10.30pm, with the Swingstars band, cash bar and finger-food supper. Admission is $12 for non-members, $10 for members. Prizes and dress smart casual, age group 25+. Phone Tom on 527-7338 or Frank on 525-1896.

ART EXHIBITION
Thursday, 26 November 2009
A JOINT exhibition by Joan Hickman and Rae List is being held at the Green Gables Gallery in Cook Street, Howick. It runs from November 29 to December 20, and all are welcome.

FRIENDSHIP LUNCH
Thursday, 26 November 2009
HOWICK Ladies Friendship Group’s final meeting of the year will be lunch at The Prospect of Howick, Picton Street, on December 2 from noon. For more details, phone 534-6430 or 534-6845.

CLUB FOR LAUGHS
Wednesday, 25 November 2009
FLAT Bush laughter club meets at Columbus coffee lounge, Bishop Dunn Place, Botany South, from 3pm on November 28.

TRAVEL CLUB
Wednesday, 25 November 2009
MEETS on November 27, 7.30pm in Malcolm Smith Gallery, Uxbridge Centre, Uxbridge Road, Howick. Maureen and Ken McIntosh will speak about a cruise in the South China Seas, and their travels in Vietnam, Borneo and other exotic places. Christmas cheer and mince pies to follow. Phone 534-5836 or 537-6076.

CAR BOOT SALE
Wednesday, 25 November 2009
CLEVEDON’S car-boot sale is back by popular demand on November 29, 8.30am-noon, at the Clevedon Hotel and Bar, Clevedon-Kawakawa Bay Road. Enjoy a fun community day out raising funds for Clevedon Kindergarten and grab some bargains for Christmas. Sausage sizzle, raffles, great coffee and breakfast or brunch at the pub. To book a car-boot spot at $10, phone Natalie on 299-1608 or 021-964-515.

PONY CLUB EVENT
Wednesday, 25 November 2009
TOTARA Park Pony Club has a car-boot sale at 251 Redoubt Road from 10am-noon on November 28 with pony and tractor rides, and tasty food. To book a seller’s place at $20, phone 277-2453. 

GOOD TO TALK
Wednesday, 25 November 2009
POWERTALK coaching in effective speaking meets in a friendly and supportive group at 7.30pm on the first and third Tuesday of the month at Kip McGrath Centre, 1st Floor Seymour Buildings, corner Wellington Street and Fencible Drive, Howick. New members welcome. Phone Robin on 535-6976 or Bronwen on 278-4937.

TACKLING STRESS
Wednesday, 25 November 2009
A FREE seminar on managing stress and increasing relaxation is being held on November 30, 6.30-7.30pm, at East Health Trust PHO, Unit B, 260 Botany Road. To register, phone 538-0599 or email kathrynp@east health.co.nz

FUN AT SCHOOL
Wednesday, 25 November 2009
AN INTERNATIONAL festival being held at Botany Downs Secondary College on November 28 from 11am-3pm will include musical and dance performances, craft stalls, clothing, other products and food from around the globe. Take along family and friends for a fun day. Phone Marilyn 272-7122. 

SONGS FOR YOU
Monday, 23 November 2009
CHRISTMAS concert at the Harlequin Theatre, 563 Pakuranga Road, behind Howick Community Centre, on November 26 at 1.30pm. Admission is $5 and includes a cuppa and biscuits. For door sales or for reservations, please phone Dayle on 576-7311. 

SOCIAL PENTANQUE
Monday, 23 November 2009
COCKLE Bay Petanque Club invites people of all ages for social games at the terrain between the Scout Hall and Windross Restaurant, Shelly Beach Parade, Cockle Bay. Play starts on Wednesdays and Sundays from 1.15pm from March to November, and at 4.45pm from November to March. Annual subs are $12, with a play-day entry fee of $1. Dress informal, loan boules and tuition available.  Phone Judy or Warren on 273-3106. 

FESTIVE MARKET
Monday, 23 November 2009
SUNNYHILLS Tennis Club has mini midweek Christmas market on November 26, 6-8pm, at 6 Oleander Point, Sunnyhills. Entry is by gold-coin donation.

UXBRIDGE TRAVEL CLUB
Monday, 23 November 2009
MEETS on November 27, at 7.30pm in the Malcolm Smith Gallery at Uxbridge Centre, Uxbridge Road, Howick. The speakers are Maureen and Ken McIntosh on a cruise in the South China Seas, and their travels in Vietnam, Borneo and other exotic places. Christmas cheer and fruit mince pies to follow. Phone 534-5836 or 537-6076.  

NEW COURSES
Monday, 23 November 2009
EDGEWATER Community Education is planning a great range of courses for 2010. Phone 576-4731 to go on the mailing list.

FUN AND GAMES
Monday, 23 November 2009
MAKE new friends as you enjoy games and other activities from 9.45am-11.30am on Tuesdays at Pakuranga Baptist Church, 219 Ti Rakau Drive, entrance via Fremantle Place. The cost is $1 per morning, all welcome. Phone Jack on 533-6974 or Jenny on 274-8055. 

COUNSELLING SERVICE
Monday, 23 November 2009
FREE professional counselling services to people who need support facing life issues. Specialising in family violence and abuse issues, substance and alcohol dependency, youth and teen challenges, grief and loss, stress management and coping with depression. Contact the Masada Family Centre on 576-5229 for more details. 

VISITING MEDIUM
Thursday, 19 November 2009
PAKURANGA Spiritual Awareness Centre invites people to meet its visiting medium on Sundays from 7pm at Howick Masonic Hall, opposite Highland Park Foodtown. Phone Carole 274-0900.

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