Topics are varied, including subjects such as politics, world issues, the effects of climate change and what we can do to help, through to consumerism, the Christchurch rebuild and much more. Our group has grown in numbers recently and so the discussions have been very interesting and valuable, allowing for critical thinking, growth, and consideration of new ideas.

Come and join us if you think you would like to contribute to our discussions. We are always delighted to have a new and different perspective to add to the group.

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Shared Meal Opportunities on the Stanmore Programme

BUDGET LUNCHES: These happen twice a month on a Thursday at 12:30pm. It costs members $4.50 for a two course meal consisting of a main and a dessert. During the summer months BBQs are a common feature of budget lunches.

Bookings by 10am please

December the 19th: BBQ, Salad and Dessert. Cost $4.50

LUNCH ON A WEDNESDAY: These lunches happen every Wednesday and consist of a healthy bread roll with a variety of fillings such as cold meat, carrot, beetroot, lettuce, egg, cheese, tomato, mayonnaise and cucumber. This is accompanied with a piece of fruit. The cost to members is $2.50. A second roll can be purchased for $1.50 if there are enough rolls available on the day. In the winter time rolls are sometimes substituted for a bowl of hearty home-made soup.

Shared Meal Opportunities on the Puriri Street Programme

BUDGET LUNCHES: Budget lunch is offered monthly on a Friday at Puriri Street. There is also the opportunity for members to help out with the preparation of the food prior to the sharing of the meal. The cost is $4.50. The meal consists of a main and a dessert.

LIGHT LUNCH: Once a month a light lunch is offered to members at the cost of $2.50. Members have the opportunity to come in at 10am in the morning and help out with the preparation and cooking of the lunch if they wish.

November the 28th at noon: Vege curry, $2:50.

Shared Meal Opportunities on the Rural Programme

BUDGET LUNCHES: Budget lunch is offered once a month to members at the cost of $4.50. A main meal and dessert or fruit is provided and the members have the opportunity to help out with the preparation and cooking of the meal throughout the morning if they wish.

The budget lunch is offered on a Monday on the Rangiora programme, and on a Friday on the Ashburton programme.

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Typically the group has one Christchurch based activity (half day) and one out of town (full day) activity each month. 

Examples of around town activities for the group include:

• Visiting the Christchurch International Airport Fire Services
• Visiting the Wigram Air Force Musem
• Enjoying lunch together at local eateries
• Tubing and kayaking on local streams
• Listening to speakers, e.g. men’s health, environmental issues

Examples of out of town activities:

• Visiting regional sites of interest, e.g. Christchurch City Council landfill at Kate Valley
• Fishing trips – Little Akaloa, Diamond Harbour
• Sailing on Lyttelton Harbour 
• Visiting aviation and transport museums, e.g. Ashburton Aviation and Geraldine Vintage Car museums
• Out of town trips to Kaikoura, Hanmer, Akaroa, Arthur’s Pass, Banks Peninsula

If you have yet to try a Men’s group activity come along and give it a go! Many of the activities are free of charge.

We’d love to have you come and join us for some quality time out with the guys.

Coming up in November at Stanmore

Thursday November 7th: Day trip up Molesworth Road

Tuesday November 19th: BBQ lunch at Waikuku Beach

Coming up in December at Stanmore

Thursday December 12th: Day Trip to Highbank Power Station on the banks of the Rakaia River.

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We use YouTube to access the documentaries so a huge and diverse choice of documentaries are available to suit member’s interests.

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The women enjoy getting together, and experiencing a wide variety of activities, including movies, meals out, day trips, op shopping, speakers and visiting local attractions.

Member ideas for the group are always welcome.

Coming up in November at Stanmore Road:

Monday the 4th at 1:00pm: Afternoon in Brighton.

Monday the 11th at 1:00pm: Walk and cuppa at Lake Roto Kohatu.

Monday the 18th at 9:30am: Day at Castle Hill and Darfield.

Monday the 25th: Coffee at Addington Coffee Co-op and plan for 2020, bring $$.

Coming up in December at Stanmore Road:

Monday the 2nd at 1:00pm: Decorate the House for Christmas.

Monday the 9th at 1:00pm: Christmas shopping at Pataka.

Monday the 16th at 1:00pm: Visit Mini Ha Ha Horse Rescue.

Monday the 23rd at 1:00pm: Christmas DVD.

We meet each Monday at 1pm or earlier for day trips.

Coming up in December at Puriri Street:

Thursday the 5th at 1:00pm: Decorate the House for Christmas.

We meet once a month on a Thursday.

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Tasks vary throughout the seasons, and there is always something to do. Some of the types of activities that gardening groups do include lawn mowing, weeding, potting up plants, hanging baskets, thinning out, planting seedlings and vegetable growing.

Come along to develop your green fingers or to share your skills and knowledge.

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Activities may include biblical studies, prayer, DVD viewing or visits to community venues.

Groups are facilitated either by a staff member or a tutor.

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Stanmore Road

Members meet on a Monday morning at 10 am to socialise and catch up after the weekend over a coffee.

Puriri Street

Puriri Street has coffee mornings most days at 10am.

Rural

There are coffee mornings at Rangiora on Mondays and Wednesdays, and on Fridays in Ashburton.

Check the latest programmes for details.

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This allows members to buy things at a cheaper price than in the shops new, and it is a great way to get to know other members, have a laugh and a great afternoon out.

It is also great for those members who don’t have their own transport as there is no charge for petrol, members just need to bring along however much money they want to spend for themselves on the day, or they can just come along and look for items to add to the basket for the Step Ahead group resources.

Everyone has a great time and a lot of fun while comparing what treasures were found on the day!

Coming up in December at Puriri

December 2nd at 1.00pm: Op Shopping for economical Christmas presents.

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Members may also play an instrument and singalongs are also popular.

Discussion about music chosen is encouraged and often leads into researching other music and groups. The introduction of new music is important and respect for each others choices is paramount.

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