Weekly Timetable

9:30-10:30am

5:30-6:30pm

5:30-7:00pm

6:45-7:45pm

7:00-9:00pm

7:30-10:00pm

9.30 - 11:00am

10:00-11:30am

10:00-11:00am

6:00-7:00pm

7:00-8:30pm

9:00am-4:00pm

10:00-11:00am

10:00am - 12:00pm

11:00am-1:00pm

3:30-4:30pm

4:30-5:30pm

5:00-7:00pm

5:30-6:30pm

6:15-7:15pm

7:00-8:00pm

7:00-8:00pm

7:30-9:30pm

From 6:30pm

10:00-11:30am

3:00-7:15pm

5:30-7:30pm

6:00-7:00pm

7:15-8:15pm

10:00-11:00am

12:00-1:00pm

4:00-5:30pm

5:45-7:30pm

9:00am-1:00pm

10.00am-12:00

11:00am-12:00

11:00am-1:00pm

3:00-4:00pm

09:30-10:45am

Weekly timetable of regular events

All at Newtown Community Centre (corner of Colombo and Rintoul Streets), unless stated otherwise.

Last updated February 2019

MONDAY

Body Strengthening
A fun exercise class for all ages and stages. Sessions alternate weekly between Step Aerobics and Stretch/Pilates. $2 per class.

Beginner Tango Classes
Beginner Argentine Tango Classes Mondays 5.30-6.30 with Susan. No need to bring a partner, $10/class. Call Susan 022 733 8622 to register, or just turn up.

Kyokushin Karate
Traditional karate emphasising strength, discipline, self-defence, friendship and tournament.
Suitable for anyone aged 7 - 70years. Contact Sempai Sudhir Singh on 021 1110 033 or David at david.downes@xtra.co.nz

Koha Community Yoga
Community based Yoga classes, Some mats available. Come along...Stretch, breathe, enjoy the music....These are very casual, fun classes, no booking necessary. Suggested donation $5

NZ Freestyle Martial Arts club
Contact Jamie on 027 471 9894 or Jamie.hull@nzi.co.nz

Newtown Residents Association
The NRA is a group of residents, business owners and people who work & play locally, who care about the community and local issues. Meetings are on the 3rd Monday of every month except December and January. Everyone is welcome. Contact newtownwellington@gmail.com for more info. At Newtown Hall on Daniell St.

TUESDAY

Music Time With Kirsten
Musical play, fun and learning sessions for 2-4 year olds – koha entry. Call Kirsten on 027 573 0762 or come along (in school term time only). Younger siblings welcome!
9.30am-10.10am for 2 and 3 year olds, 10.20am-11.00am for 3 and 4 year olds.
At Newtown Hall on Daniell St

Tai Chi - advanced
Improve your fitness and balance, for those with some tai chi experience. $2 per session.
(If you are new to tai chi, we recommend you start with the Friday class.)

Baby Friendly Yoga & Chai
Open for all levels. Parents with babies welcome. Chai served afterwards! $2 per class.

Koha Community Yoga
An hour long, open hatha and vinyasa session, bringing together the mind, body and spirit. A yoga practice for everyones individual bodies and levels. Some mats available. Suggested donation $5-$10. At Newtown Hall on Daniell St.

Legacy
Legacy is a self-empowered program set up for women who are still facing personal battles, & are victims to current situations. "Healing the broken hearted". Contact Ange: 02102844468.

WEDNESDAY

Plunket B4School Checks
Free health and development checks for four year olds. Appointments can be made by emailingchris.rice@plunket.org.nz Twice monthly on Wednesdays.

Koha Community Yoga
With a qualified yoga teacher. All welcome. Suggested donation $5-$10.

English Language Groups (ESOL)
Social English for migrants and refugees to learn English and make friends, free!
Phone 384 1992 for more info.

Community Law Clinic
Free confidential legal advice. No appointment necessary. First Wednesday of the month ONLY.

Kids 4 Drama (Junior)
Ages 5-8, call 0800 B A STAR, (0800 227 827) or email becca@kids4drama.co.nz

Kids 4 Drama (Senior)
Ages 9-13, call 0800 B A STAR, (0800 227 827) or email becca@kids4drama.co.nz

Newtown Tool Library - opening hours
Drop into the Newtown Tool Library to join up, borrow or return tools. For more info visit their website www.newtown-tool-library.com or contact them here: newtown.tool.library@gmail.com

Narcotics Anonymous Email phones@nzna.org.nz or call 0800 NA TODAY (0800 628 632) for more information. At Newtown Hall on Daniell St.

Haiwaiian Dance (Hula) Classes
Learn basic hula steps, and continue on to learn dances that bring the story of the mele (song) to life. Good for all ages and abilities. First class free. Cost - $15/class or 12/class if paying for a term. Contact Liora 021 355 041 or lioranoy3@gmail.com.

Wellington Womens' Sharing Circle
A monthly (on the first Wednesday) event for women, trans, and non-binary folk to find sanctuary and seek community with fellows. A circle is a place to speak about your experiences, feelings and thoughts in a confidential and compassionate environment. Koha. BYO cushion. Contact Mary Weir, flashlycraentertainment@gmail.com for more info.

Koha Community Yoga
Community based Yoga classes, Some mats available. Come along...Stretch, breath, enjoy the music....These are very casual, fun classes, no booking necessary. Suggested donation $5 - $10 at Newtown Hall on Daniell St.

Newtown Toastmasters Club
Learn communication, public speaking and leadership skills in a friendly, supportive environment. Fortnightly. Contact newtowntoastmastersclub@gmail.com.

CAB Free legal advice
15 minute appointments with a Citizens' Advice Bureau lawyer. By appointment only, ring the CAB to book a spot: 3893813.

THURSDAY

Yoga & Chai
Vinyasa Flow yoga classes for all ages and stages. Chai served afterwards! $2 per class.

Move It Danceworks
Ongoing ballet and jazz classes, suits 3yrs – adults. Contact Chloe Spedding 027 305 075, or moveitdanceworks@gmail.com

Boomerang Bags Bees
Fortnightly cutting, ironing, sewing and sometimes printing bees aiming to make as many reusable bags out of waste fabric as possible. No worries if you don't have sewing skills, we can teach you. Come along help us eradicate the need for plastic bags in Newtown! Visit the Facebook group for more info, or call Eryn at the Newtown Community Centre on 04 389 4786. 2019 start date not yet confirmed.

Koha Community Yoga
Hatha and Vinyasa Styles for everybody, focus on breath with a detailed asana practice. Bring a mat, some are provided. Suggested donation $5-$10. At Newtown Hall on Daniell Street.

Dances of Africa
Shake, shimmy and groove to the soulful rhythms of Africa, led by Jenny Bloomfield and accompanied with live drumming by African Beats NZ. You will be guided through a warm up, learn some moves, and put the choreography to music for an interactive high energy experience, followed by a relaxing stretch, so you leave feeling great! Bring water and come ready to have fun! Contact Jennifer Bloomfield: jenbloomfield@gmail.com.

FRIDAY

Tai Chi for Beginners
Learn the basic forms of tai chi. $2 per session.

Soup Group
Come warm those winter bones and get to know your community over a bowl of FREE hot soup (vegetarian/vegan available). All welcome. Starting March 2019. Volunteers needed - contact info@newtowncommunity.org.nz if you can help!

Kids 4 Drama (Advanced)
Ages 12 and up, call 0800 B A STAR, (0800 227 827) or email becca@kids4drama.co.nz

Kids 4 Drama (A2 Class)
This class focuses on acting techniques and voice work Ages 15 and up, call 0800 B A STAR, (0800 227 827) or email becca@kids4drama.co.nz

SATURDAY

Community Massage Therapy
Melelisa is a qualified Massage Therapist (deep tissue) and Health Psychologist supporting our community to get rid of their aches and pains! 10 (15 mins) - $40 (60 mins). Life guidance (talking therapy) 60 mins - $30, 30 mins $20. Must have CSC. For more info and to book - melelisa.togiatama@gmail.com

Crop Swap
Monthly event. 2nd Saturday of the month, bring surplus or homemade items such as garden produce, plants, seeds, ferments/preserves, baking, homemade cosmetics/toiletries and art.Crop Swap is a place to share resources and meet others in the community. Contact cropswapnewtown@gmail.com or visit ‘Crop Swap Te Whanganui a Tara’ on Facebook for more details. Please arrive by 10.15am. Koha for room hire.

Fierce Tiger Tai chi -$10 per class. Contact David at david.ferne@xtra.co.nz at the Newtown Hall on Daniell St

Newtown Tool Library - open hours
Drop into the Newtown Tool Library to join up, borrow or return tools. For more info visit their website www.newtown-tool-library.com or contact them here: newtown.tool.library@gmail.com

Chinese Traditional Dance
Wellington New Chinese Friendship Association. Contact Juping at juping@paradise.net.nz or on 021 079 771

SUNDAY

Koha Community Yoga
Yoga in the tradition of T.K.V. Desikachar. Sequence organised around the pleasure of the breath. Suitable for all levels. Suggested donation $5-$10.

All classes/events held at the Community Centre unless otherwise stated.