Thursday Interest Groups
Groups meet from February to early December during the year, usually during the day.
| THURSDAY | ||||||
| French Language | Every Thursday (school terms) | 1.30 pm – 3.00 pm | Boardroom Celebrating Age Centre | 856 6380 | ||
| New Zealand History | 1st & 3rd Thursday of month | 1.30 pm – 3.00 pm | Convenor’s home | 850 1624 825 9888 | ||
| Play Reading | 4th Thursday of month | 10.00 am – 12.30 | Members’ homes | 022 670 0540 | ||
| Wine Appreciation | 2nd Thursday of month | 4.00 pm – 6.00 om | Convenor’s home | 854 6040 | ||
| Convenor, telephone, venue, time, date, cost. | ||
| French Language
French Language group members meet together to improve their knowledge and use of the French language, to explore French culture past and present and of course to socialize and have fun. |
Janice Smith 07 856 6380 Boardroom Celebrating Age Centre, Victoria Street1.00 pm – 3.00 pm Each Thursday of the month (During school term times only) Modest charge per term (to cover room hire and photocopying) |
Group size – 10-12
No vacancies If sufficient interest, we would like to establish a second group. |
| History -New Zealand The NZ History group discusses a variety of topics related to NZ history. |
David Douglas 850 1624 Convenor’s home 1.30 pm – 3.00 pm 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month |
Group Size – 20 Vacancies New members welcome |
| Play Reading Group
Members of this group read or listen to play readings and enjoy a social time. There is no prerequisite to have had any prior acting experience at all! |
Marguerite Toy 022 670 0540 Members’ homes 10.00 am - 12.30 pm 4th Thursday of the month Contribution if play scripts are hired. |
Group size 12 Vacancies
New members welcome. |
| Wine Appreciation Group
The group meets monthly to discuss and taste wine on a theme decided by the participants. |
Julie Shaw 854 6040 Convenor’s home 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm 2nd Thursday of the month The cost varies depending on the contribution of each member. |
Group Size – 8 Vacancies |