Most of our classes & groups are re-starting now that we are at Covid-19 alert level 1! If you want to check, use the contact details below, or call 04 389 4786 / email info@newtowncommunity.org.nz

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WEEKLY TIMETABLE OF REGULAR EVENTS

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

Last updated June 2020

MONDAY
6:00-9:00pm	Harakeke weaving classes Tanya Milne runs community weaving block courses on consecutive Monday evenings - you must register for the whole course. Email tanya.milne@gmail.com to find out when the next course is running! At Newtown Hall on Daniell Street.
6:45-7:45pm	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.
7:00-8:30pm​	Pōneke Grief Support A fortnightly grief support group for sharing experiences of grief & death — see the ‘Pōneke Grief Support’ group on Facebook for further details.
​7:00-8:30pm	Open Dance and Contact Improvisation For all levels of experience in an accepting, inclusive and LBTQI-friendly space. Just turn up! Koha!
​7:30-10:00pm	​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
10:00-11:30am	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.)
10:00-11:15am	Baby Friendly Yoga & Chai  Open for all levels. Parents with babies welcome. Chai served afterwards!  $2 per class.
​​6:00-7.00pm	Swing dancing classes with Sugarfoot Stomp Learn Lindy Hop, blues, jazz and more of this fun and energetic style of dance born in the swing era of the1930s-40s. $15 casual / $55 block, drop-ins welcome, no partner required! Contact hello@sugarfootstomp.co.nz orwww.sugarfootstomp.co.nz for more information.
6:00-7.00pm	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. At Newtown Hall on Daniell St.
6:30-8:00pm	Free Mediation Course In our challenging and dynamic modern world, meditation brings clarity, purpose, simplicity and calm. To register and find out when the next course starts check the website: www.wellingtonmeditation.org At Network Newtown on Constable Street.
WEDNESDAY
9:30-11:00am	Sing Your Lungs Out A fun community singing group for people living with lung disease. Contact sylowellington@gmail.com. At Newtown Hall on Daniell Street.
10:00-10:45am	Babybelles Music Classes for 0-3 year olds A 45 minute, singing and music-making session for you and your little one. Classes feature a delightful repertoire of folk songs from around the world. We use puppets, toys, scarves, parachutes, bubbles, ukuleles and percussion instruments, to make sure it's engaging and fun. Visit baby-belles.com to book online.
11:00am-12.00pm	Community Law Clinic Free confidential legal advice. No appointment necessary. First Wednesday of the month ONLY.
3:30-4:30pm	Kids 4 Drama (Junior)  Ages 5-8, call 0800 B A STAR, (0800 227 827) or email becca@kids4drama.co.nz
4:30-5:30pm	Kids 4 Drama (Senior)  Ages 9-13, call 0800 B A STAR, (0800 227 827) or email becca@kids4drama.co.nz
4:30-5:30pm	Shaolin Wushu Kung Fu - Kids Class Shaolin wushu kung fu for Kids (movement and meditation) 5 to 14 years old (bring shoes). Contact: hernan@newtownacupuncture.co.nz. $12 per session.
​5:00-7:00pm	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
​5:30-6:30pm	​Narcotics Anonymous Email phones@nzna.org.nz or call 0800 NA TODAY (0800 628 632) for more information. At Newtown Hall on Daniell St.
6:15-7:15pm	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.
7:00-8:00pm	Koha Yoga with Kevin  A gentle yoga class focusing on breathing and relaxing for mid-week relaxation and healthy sleep. Feel free to request from your teacher anything that you want and it will be built into the class. All levels welcome. Hatha yoga, mats provided. At Newtown Hall on Daniell St.
​From 6:30pm	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
10:00-11:30am	Yoga & Chai  Vinyasa Flow yoga classes for all ages and stages. Chai served afterwards!  $2 per class.
3:00-7:15pm	Move It Danceworks  Ongoing ballet and jazz classes, suits 3yrs – adults.  Contact Chloe Spedding 027 305 075,   or moveitdanceworks@gmail.com
5:30-6:30pm	Timebank Orientation Come and learn more about this alternative economy/community – and sign up! Third Thursday of the month. Contact: info@wellingtontimebank.org.nz or find out more  www.wellingtontimebank.org.nz/join-us
5:30-7:00pm	​The Workers' Rights Service Free advice & advocacy service for low income employees having problems at work (eg bullying, redundancy, or unfair dismissal). E-mail workersrightswellington@gmail.com or just drop in.
5:30-7:30pm	Menstrual Mates Join Wā Collective, Wellington Timebank & NCCC Youth to sew re-usable menstrual pads for you or a friend! All welcome, kai and kōrero will flow! Monthly on the last Thursday. Contact info@newtowncommunity.org.nz
6:00-7:00pm	Koha Community Yoga Hatha and Vinyasa Styles for everybody, focus on breath with a detailed asana practice. Bring a mat, some are provided. At Newtown Hall on Daniell Street.
7:15-8:15pm	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.
7:30-8:30pm	Addictive Eaters Anonymous Weekly meetings for people wanting to recover from binge eating, anorexia, bulimia, other forms of addictive eating and compulsive exercise. For more information visit: www.addictiveeatersanonymous.org At Network Newtown on Constable St.
FRIDAY
10:00-11:00am	​Tai Chi for Beginners  Learn the basic forms of tai chi.  $2 per session.
11:00-12:00pm	Community Jams and Kai ​An open-to-everyone opportunity to play music and ignite your creativity.  For ten dollars you're provided with an arrangement of instruments, activities and a shared kai. Come sing, dance, play or simply relax and listen. Starting date TBC
12:00-1:00pm	Soup Group Come get to know your community over a bowl of FREE hot soup (vegetarian/vegan available). All welcome.
​​4:00-5:30pm	​​Kids 4 Drama (Advanced)  Ages 12 and up, call 0800 B A STAR, (0800 227 827) or email becca@kids4drama.co.nz
5:45-7:00pm	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
10:00-12:00pm	Crop Swap Monthly on the 2nd Saturday to share resources & build community! Bring surplus or homemade items such as garden produce, plants, seeds, ferments/preserves, baking, homemade cosmetics/toiletries and art. Contact cropswapnewtown@gmail.com or find them on Facebook. Please arrive by 10.15am. Koha for room hire. Over the summer these are held at Kai Cycle Urban Farm. If raining at NCCC.
​11:00am-12:00	Fierce Tiger Tai chi -$10 per class. Contact David at david.ferne@xtra.co.nz
11:00am-1:00pm	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
1:00-4:00pm	Shivam Dance Academy (SDANZ) Kathak and Bollywood dance training and fitness. SDANZ is for all ethnic backgrounds and age groups. With 3 different 1-hour sessions there's something for everyone! Check out www.sdanz.co.nz to book.
​5:00-6:00pm	Molihua Dance Embrace Chinese culture by learning varied Chinese folk dances. Suitable for Chinese people & those with Chinese heritage. Contact cndognz@gmail.com / 0211091903.
SUNDAY
09:30-10:45am	Koha Community Yoga Combining movement and breath to bring a sense of groundedness. All levels welcome. Koha.