Community Groups
Te Tuhi offers classes and workshops by a wide range of community groups.
If you are a community group and wish to hold an event at Te Tuhi please contact us.
Music & Dance Groups
Expressions Dance
Provides quality dance training in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop and Contemporary dance to children aged 3 years upwards.
Our aim is to encourage dancers to be the best they can and we have highly qualified dance teachers to share their skills and talent. The school offers ISTD and NZAMD examinations to all of its pupils to help them progress further with their dance training. We also give our dancers opportunities to be involved in performances, competitions, shows and other productions to promote confidence, co-ordination and a greater sense of worth.
Contact Justine de Kock on (09) 537 0377
Email: info@expressionsdance.co.nz
www.expressionsdance.co.nz
Diamond Dancers
Diamond DancersIf you like Ballroom, Classical Sequence, Latin, Modern Sequence and New Vogue dancing - then see you at Albert & Virginia's Dance evening, 7.30pm first Saturday of the month unless otherwise notified.
A light supper is provided.
Contact Albert or Virginia on (09) 576 9275
Mainly Music
Preschool music fun with craft activity and morning tea. We operate a waitlist but come along for a visit!
Wednesdays during school term, 10.00 - 11.00am
Contact Shellene on (09) 577 2100 or Nicola 535 4991
Indian Cooking, Herbal Facials and Homemade Natural Medicines
- Indian Cooking Classes, a 4 week course starting on Thursday 2nd February
- Learn how to make your own Homemade Natural Medicines, Saturday 11th February from 1.30 - 3.30pm
- Make your own Herbal Facials, Saturday 18th February from 1.30 - 3.30pm
For more information please contact: Anju Desai on (09) 576 2677 or 021 153 7969
Academy of Strings
"Let's share the joy of music, whether through playing music or by listening to it"
A string orchestra of the Howick & Pakuranga communities that aims to provide a high standard of musical activities to string players of any age and musical entertainment to the community.
Rehearsals on Saturdays from 4.00 - 6.00pm
Contact Clare Chiu on (09) 5376113
Email: academyofstrings@gmail.com
www.academyofstrings-nz.com
Service & Social Groups
Alcoholics Anonymous
Mondays at 12.30pmArab NZ Cultural Society
Social meeting on the last Saturday of each month at 6.00pmContact Dr Hazem Jasim on (09) 299 8935
Fortunes International
Contact Bill Huang on (09) 526 8538
Pakuranga Communicare
This group caters for older people, people with disabilities or lonely people in the community. Members can enjoy activities which include board games, crafts and cards. Morning tea and lunch is provided. Join this happy group for only $5.00 per day.
For further information please phone (09) 631 5968
Pakuranga Garden Club
This club meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 9.45 - 11.45 am in the Social Room. Morning tea, interesting speakers, a trading table and competition tables are included as well as bus trips to gardens of interest (subsidised by the Club). Visitors are welcome at a cost of $2.00 per meeting. Annual subscriptions $20.00
Contact either:
Dorothy Sinclair (President) (09) 577 4392
Renee Delve (Secretary) (09) 273 3209
Virginia Meads (Treasurer) (09) 576 9275
Pakuranga Ladies Probus
Is an association of retired WOMEN who meet together to keep their minds active, expand their interests and enjoy the fellowship of new friends. Activities include formal meetings each month (including a guest speaker) and outings between meetings.
Meetings are held on the fourth Friday of each month from 10am - 12 noon.
Contact Liz Walters on (09) 576 8932
Pakuranga Plunket
Helpful talks on issues such as sleeping, nutrition on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 1.00pm
Contact Joanne Rosieur on (09) 274 6802
Pakuranga Rotaract Club
Rotaract is the youth division of Rotary. Both are a global phenomenon that works in collaboration to support and enhance ties at community, national and international levels. We are heavily involved in community service, personal and social development, as well as making life long friends.
We meet on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday each month at 7.30pm.
Contact Maithili on 021 0369856 or Auzita on 0212 2044580 (co-presidents of Pakuranga Rotaract)
Email: pakuranga.rotaract@gmail.com
Pakuranga Senior Citizens Club
Meet every Thursday at 10.00am providing activities for older people including housie, games, bowls, concerts and trips. Join in for companionship and fun.Only costs $5.00 annually to join, bring your own lunch.
Contact Eileen Fairbrother on (09) 537 2024Pakuranga 60's Up Club
Social time for the 55 years and up group with speakers, trips and activities. All welcome to come along. $10.00 membership and $2.00 admittance per month - morning tea provided.
Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 9.30am
Contact Heather Plummer on 576 3614
Pakuranga U3A
What is U3a? Do you have the desire to explore new things of interest now that you have time to do so?
Then U3A could be what you're looking for.
'U3A', derived from the words 'University of the Third Age', had its beginnings in France in the mid-seventies and has now spread to many countries. There are many thousands of members throughout the world.
It is a University in the original sense of the word - a group of people learning for its own sake or following a particular activity.
Meet on the 1st Monday of the month at 1.30pm
Contact Ann de Fleury on 533 3535
Pakuranga Toastmasters
Why our Club is Successful
We pride ourselves on our club's history which was founded in 1975:
We have produced the Toastmaster's World Champion of Public Speaking - Brett Rutledge 1998. Winner District Humorous in 1997 & 1998, and Prepared Speech 1998.
We have produced the District Humorous winner in 2001 and District Speech Evaluation Contest Champion in 2005 - Alun Chisholm.
District Governor 2009/2010 - Alun Chisholm.
We have a strong learning environment with a supportive culture and an element of fun.
We help one another, as Mentors and with encouraging evaluations.
Club member's progress is monitored.
Our goals are to improve our self-confidence through speaking in public.
As a club we set goals and strive to meet them each year.
We meet on each alternate Monday evening 6.30pm - 8.30pm at Te Tuhi
There is a joining fee of $50.00 and a 6 monthly subscription of $84.00 which is payable in March/September.
For further details contact: Allan Bentley 576 9675 or Patti Leigh 576 3367
Email: pakuranga@toastmasters.org.nz
Website: www.pakuranga.toastmasters.gen.nz
New members are always welcome.
Church Groups
His Image Bible Church
(A fountain of Love in Our Community)We are a multicultural Christian church where everyone is welcome.
Church Service and fellowship are every Sunday in the Social Room from 11.00am - 1.00pm in the social room.
Children's church: 10.00am - 11.00am
Contact Tendai Mufanechiya on (09) 577 3562
San Deep Jee Wan Church
Sundays at 10.30am
Contact Pastor Stephen Sadiq on (09) 576 5897
Harvest Church
Sundays, 2.00 - 4.00 in the Auditorium
Contact Helen Yeung on 021 447 566
Community Tuition and Classes
BodyTune
Mondays 7-9pm - Auditorium
Cost $8.00 per class
Ladies, feeling unfit and/or stressed out? Not into the gym scene? Exercise is a great destressor! BodyTune is a fun and friendly exercise class with a caring experienced instructor.
Class consist of stretch and strength work with a low impact aerobic section included, all done to music. Suits all levels of fitness and ages. Bring a mat to work on and a bottle of water.
Flying-Moon Yoga
(Health & Wellness for body, mind & spirit)
Yoga Asana light exercise sets up a chance to stretch, relax and improve your immune system, to achieve good health, weight loss and improve confidence, flexibility and peace of mind. This class is suitable for beginners through to the experienced.
Saturdays, 10.15 - 11.30am
Contact Cindy on 533 7803 or 021 268 4986
Yoga with Mans
Mans Parsotam trained at Sivananda Ashram in Austria and was certified as a teacher in 2003. His Hatha yoga classes combine relaxation, breathing techniques (pranayama) and physical exercise (asanas) and are suitable for all levels of practice.
'Yoga helps you be all that you can be. I have had people say to me ' you've changed my life' and it has definately changed my life for the better. I encourage all men and women to come along and try yoga and experience for themselves the positive changes that yoga can bring.'
Some benfits of doing yoga:
- Helps weight management
- Increases flexibility and strength
- Detoxifies and improves circulation
- Reduces stress, helps with anxiety, depression and concentration
- Excellent toning of muscles
- It makes you feel great!
55 minute class held at Te Tuhi in the Social Room on Thursdays at 5.30pm
Contact Mans for further information on 570 5657 or 021 1349000
Bruce Chen Wing Chun Kung Fu
Sifu Bruce Cheng teaches traditional Wing Chun Kung Fu.
Classes meet on Sunday afternoon from 3.00 - 4.30pm during school terms. The cost is $90 per term. The first lesson is free! We cater for all levels of students from beginners to those experienced in martial arts.
Contact Bruce Cheng on 021 138 1828
www.chenwingchun.co.nz
Chen Style Tai Chi
These classes are a carry on from the ACC classes but anyone can join - only $6.00 per person per lesson. They are called the modified public classes and they teach people how to achieve better balance, stability and co-ordination through a series of Tai Chi exercises and forms (sequence of movements). Studies have shown that these exercises may improve arthritis. Also very good if you have a stressful lifestyle as we emphasise relaxation.
Mondays and Thursdays from 1.00 - 2.30pm
Contact Madeleine Lynch on 021 378 882
Community Tai Chi
Fridays, 10.00am - 11.15am
Contact Stacey (instructor) on (09) 576 3705
Life Drawing & Portrait Painting
An untutored class for artists or students who have had a bit of experience. A friendly, helpful, informal group that has been attached to Te Tuhi for many years. There is a $20.00 joining fee and then $10.00 per session (to cover costs of the model and room hire). Supply your own materials.
Tuesdays from 7.15pm - 9.15pm
Contact Pat Kentell on 625 8676
