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Thursday <strong>July</strong> 4 <strong>2024</strong><br />

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neighbours in the following suburbs<br />

Templeton • Islington • Hei Hei • Broomfield<br />

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what’s on<br />

Councillor for Hornby Ward<br />

Drop in Session<br />

Today 10am-noon<br />

Matatiki Hornby Centre<br />

Hornby Ward councillor Mark<br />

Peters will be available most<br />

Thursday mornings between 10am<br />

and noon with community board<br />

members Sarah Brunton or Henk<br />

Buunk substituting if Mark is<br />

unavailable. These sessions are for<br />

anyone wanting to discuss local<br />

issues or ask questions they may<br />

have about anything council related.<br />

You can contact Mark to make an<br />

appointment: Phone 028 409 5615<br />

mark.peters@ccc.govt.nz<br />

Mahjong for Experienced<br />

Players<br />

Thursdays 10am-noon<br />

Upper Riccarton Library<br />

Are you a mahjong expert? Wanting<br />

to meet other experienced players?<br />

Come along to Hornby Library on<br />

Thursdays and use the mahjong<br />

equipment. Table and equipment is<br />

available for use 10am-2pm.<br />

GenConnect<br />

Thursdays, 1-1.45pm<br />

Upper Riccarton Library<br />

Have questions about your iPad,<br />

tablet, cellphone, or eReader? Having<br />

issues with your emails, files, or<br />

Sewing @ The Library, Saturday, 9am-1pm, Matatiki Hornby Centre.<br />

Sewing machines and overlocker available in the library at Matatiki<br />

Hornby Centre. These machines are available Saturday through to Tuesday<br />

9-1pm. Please note – you will need prior knowledge of using a sewing<br />

machine or overlocker as this activity is self directed. If you would like<br />

to learn how to use this equipment you are welcome to book a creative<br />

session with us at mychristchurchlibraries.com/book-a-creative/<br />

internet? Has something online got<br />

you scratching your head? Meet<br />

the experts! Riccarton High School<br />

students will be available every<br />

Thursday during term time from<br />

1-1.45pm to help you find answers<br />

to all your questions. Librarians will<br />

run the programme during school<br />

holidays.<br />

Zine Club<br />

Thursdays, 3-4.15pm<br />

Upper Riccarton Library<br />

This is an inclusive club, open to<br />

intermediate and high-school aged<br />

students. Arrive any time from<br />

3pm and stay as long as you can<br />

and create. Zines, which are selfpublished<br />

booklets that can be<br />

hand-made through traditional<br />

cutting-and-pasting, or made online<br />

using design software. Some collage<br />

resources will be provided to use,<br />

but bring along any preferred art<br />

medium or device.<br />

Afterschool Activity Zone<br />

Thursday, 3.30-4.30pm<br />

Matatiki Hornby Centre<br />

Join us for a variety of activities<br />

including technology, crafts and<br />

games in a fun learning environment.<br />

All whānau welcome. Free, no<br />

bookings required.<br />

Have you been unable to access dental<br />

treatment through the public health system?<br />

Did you know the Canterbury Charity Hospital may be able to<br />

help if you need dental treatment, are a WINZ beneficiary or<br />

under 70 on a very low income?<br />

AND<br />

• You do not have medical insurance<br />

• You cannot afford treatment privately<br />

• You have a referral from your dentist<br />

Our other free services include:<br />

• Endoscopy/colonoscopy (rectal bleeding clinic)<br />

• Orthopaedic surgery (upper and lower limb)<br />

• Gynaecology and women’s health<br />

• General surgery (hernias and haemorrhoids/fissures)<br />

• Urology and vasectomy<br />

• Cataracts<br />

• Dietetics and weight management<br />

The Charity Hospital does not receive any Government funding.<br />

For more information visit www.charityhospital.org.nz<br />

Phone 360 2266 or email reception@ccht.org.nz.<br />

By the community - for the community

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