What’s on

TUESDAY

Picton Line Dancing: Beginners welcome. 9.30am, Anglican Church Hall. $6 per class. Carol 021-2125252 / Raewyn 021-715484.

Knitters & Spinners: Tues, 10:30am-3pm, Picton Library &

Svce Cent. Free. All ages. BYO morn tea & project.

SAYGO (Steady As You Go) Balance/Exercise: 11.30am12.30pm, St Christopher’s Church Hall, 92 Weld St. Cuppa & chat after. $2. Diana Brooks 0212694198 Eldercare Coord.

Lindy Hop: 1920’s social partner dance. 7-8pm, Port Marlborough Pavilion, Waikawa Rd, Picton. Free. All welcome. Daniel 022 495 3407. Tai Chi with Maree: 10.30am, Senior Citizens Hall. All welcome. 027 634 9045.

Sit and Be Fit: Tue/Thur, 1.15pm, Riversdale Community House, 131 Budge St. $2. 03 5780469, 0223007342.

Friendship Combined Club of Beavertown: Semi retired/retired locals: friendship, fun. 10am, Star of Sea Parish Hall, Maxwell Rd. Speakers, outings. Les McKay 03 5778307, Neroli Edwards 03 5784746.

Drawing Group: 1-3pm, Art

Society Studio, 204 High St. Sydney 0211568398. Newcomers welcome. Al Anon Family Support Group Meeting: Help for families/friends of problem drinkers & addictions. Margaret 5784690, 02102607468 or Aley 021434117.

Blenheim Choral: 7pm, Wesley Centre, 3 Henry St. 021 344 575. Marlboroughsingers.org.nz Social Tennis: Summer 8.30am, winter 9am. Marlb Tennis Club, Pollard Park, Parker St. Morn tea prov. Visitors $5 morning. Info: 027 578 6436.

Technology Teaching for 50+: Studio on Solway Dr, Witherlea, 9.30am, advanced class. $5/hr pp. Private lessons $20/hr. 0212230160. Awatere Playcentre: Parent-led

Early Childhood Education, Tue & Fri, 9am-noon. 15 Redwood St, Seddon. awatere@playcentre.org. nz

Picton Table Tennis Club: 10-12. Picton Little Theatre, Dublin St. $3, incl equip & refrsh. All adults welcome. Ernie 0275888453. Renwick Market: Anglican Church Hall, 9am-12pm. Fresh veg, clothing, walnuts, jams, h/hold goods, etc. Sales tables, $5 or comm sales. Donations welcome. Lynne 0274786640.

Golf Croquet: Today, Thursday and Sunday, 1pm, Blenheim Croquet Club, Parker St. Allan 5783747.

Brayshaw Park Spinners: Beavertown Hall, 10am–2pm, BYO lunch. New members welcome. Betty 5794942.

WEDNESDAY

Stepping Up, Intro to Email: Picton Library and Service Centre, 9.30-10.30am. Adults only, bookings essent, Ph 5207493. Genealogy Drop-in: Wed, 1-3pm, Marlb Dist Library, Blenheim. Free. All ages. Family history research. No apptmnt reqd.

NIA Dance: Wed, 9:30-10:30am, 207 Oakwood Ln, Blenheim. All ages. Corinne 0273245757, FBNiaBlenheim.

Little Critters Play Group: 9:30am-12 noon, Riversdale Community House, 131 Budge St. $5. Linda 0221099242.

After School Fun: Picton Library/ Svce Cent, 3:30-4:30pm. All ages, incl pre-schoolers. Story/craft. Seniors Stretch & Breathe exercise class: Wed, 10-11am, St Christopher’s Church Hall, 90 Weld St, Blenheim. $2, then cuppa/chat. Diana Brooks 0212694198. Taekwondo: 6-7:30pm, Havelock Town Hall (school term). All ages. 027 6146924.

Justice of the Peace: Wed, 11am1pm, Picton Library, High St. Free. All ages. Certify/witness docs.

Sit and Be Fit: 10.30-11am. $5 session. Simcox Stadium, 50 Battys Rd.

Pickleball: 1-3pm, Simcox Stadium, Battys Rd. $5. Sport for all ages. Blenheim Lions’ Club: Serving the community 50+ years. Interested in becoming a Lion? Tea mtngs: 2nd & 4th Wed. Delphine 0299425004, Helen 0211458572. Blenheim Probus Club:10am, Wesley Centre. We look forward to seeing you there. Raewyn 578 4576 or Robert 578 8938.

Anything Goes: 9.30am-12pm, Art Society Studio, 204 High St. Lyn 0275777100. All welcome.

Wetland Warriors: Grovetown Lagoon, Steam Wharf Rd. Help in the lagoon or shadehouse. 9.3011.30am. Rosanne 0210709267. Floral Art Group: Senior Citizens Hall, High St, 10.15am. Cheryl 578 1425.

Picton Scottish Country Dance Club: 7.30pm, Picton Little Theatre. Lynda 0212600860.

Blenheim Depression Support Group: 10-11.30am. Friendship and support. Info/meeting: Alistair 027 2883032.

Quiz: Picton Club and RSA. Registration 6.30pm, starts 7pm. Sandy 5736114.

Picton Menz Shed: 2 Market St, Picton. 8.30am-2.30pm. Rex 021469191 or Kerry 021888423.

THURSDAY

Stepping Up-Android Smartphones: Marlborough Dist Library, 10-11am, adults only, beginners. Booking essent. Info at Library.

Picton Book Club: All ages. Reg/ details pictonlibrary@marlborough. govt.nz

Tai Chi & Qigong: Must be double vaxxed/boosted. Beginners: Wairau Valley Hall, 11am & Redwoodtown Hall, 2pm. Advanced:

Redwoodtown Hall, 3pm & 5:15pm. Nancy: 572 2884, lasfronteras@xtra. co.nz

Citizens Advice Bureau Drop-In: 10am-2pm, Picton Library & Svce

Cent. Free. All ages. Info/advice. Cards R Us: Card making, 9am12pm, Riversdale Community House, 131 Budge St. $7.50. Jenny 5547440.

Social Badminton: Thur, 9am-12 noon, Simcox Stadium, Battys Rd, Blenheim. $5. All adults welcome. Cathy 021 503 348.

Keep U Moving: Seniors gentle indoor walking exercise. 11.30am12.30pm, not 4th Thurs. Cuppa/chat after. $2. St Christopher’s Church Hall, 92 Weld St. Diana Brooks 0212694198.

Community Choir: Thur, 7-9pm. St Ninian’s Hall, 1 Riley Cr, Redwoodtown (opp church). All abilities, new members welcome. f: CreativeVoice@singforfriendship. After School Fun: 3:30-4:15pm, Blenheim Children’s Library. Free. All ages. No need to book. Stories/ crafts.

Narcotics Anon: 7-8pm,

Riversdale Community House, 131 Budge St. 0800 726 786.

Drinking a Problem?: We’re here to help. Zoom Meeting (code: website), Havelock, 7.30-8.30pm. 0800 AA Works.

Marlborough Felters: Beavertown Hall, Brayshaw Park, 10am-2pm. Bring lunch. Anne 5788739 or Julia 5776822.

Ulysses Club: 11am, group rides. Meet Brayshaw Park carpark, members/visitors welcome. Supporting Families Marlborough: Support, education, advocacy. Call 5775491. Picton Playcentre: 9.30am-noon, today & Tues, 5 Waitohi Pl, Picton. 5735665, picton@playcentre.org.nz

Table Tennis: Endeavour Park, Picton, 10-12, singles/doubles. Fun/ fitness/morn tea. $3, equip provided. Adults only. Ernie 0275888453.

Blenheim Master’s Swimmers: Stadium 2000, today 7-8pm; Saturday, 8.30am. Jude 021485968. Blenheim Menz Shed: Thur & Mon, 1-4pm; Sat, 9am-12pm. Dave 021 2340057, daveo52@yahoo.co. nz or Brian 021550429, tuffey@gmail.com

Highland Pipe Band: 7.30pm, The Foundry, Wesley Hall, John St. Noel 5786365.

FRIDAY

Marlb Hospice Golf Tournament: Rarangi Golf Club, 12-5pm. adults only. Fundraiser for Hospice Marlb. Prizes: best dressed team, Two’s, closest to the pin, spot prizes and raffles. Food, beverage avail for purchase. Entry forms avail from your club. $100 per team of four.

Picton Newcomers Network: 5-6pm, Cafe´ Cortado, High St. New to town? Cathy 021 045 1799, 573 9111, picton@newcomers.co.nz Drinking a Problem?: We’re here to help. Spring Creek Parish Hall, Ferry Rd, 7.30-8.30pm. 0800 AA Works.

Enrolled Nurses Lunch: 11.45am, Speights Alehouse. Practising or non-practising. All welcome.

Coffee & Company Chat & Chill: Every Friday, 10am-12pm, 8 Beaver Rd, Blenheim. Free. All welcome. 0273177889.

Bubbles & Bounce: Preschoolers music, morn tea, play. Gold coin entry. 10am, Bright Centre, 2 Dillons Point Rd, Blenheim. Alyson 0272612852.

Pastels with Prue: 10am-12pm, Art Society Studio, 204 High St. Prue 021 072 0525.

Tunes for Tots: 9.30am, in term time, Nativity Hall, Alfred St. $3 per child or $5 family.

Marlborough Women’s Club: Speakers, entertainment, outings and afternoon tea. Irene 0212380210.

Events:

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