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All workshops are FREE. You don’t need to come every week. Just turn up at the right time and join in.
So everyone feels comfortable and safe we do ask that you try your best to stay on topic and be supportive towards other people at the workshops.
We are supposed to be strong Men, successful, capable, dependable and happy; sometimes we aren’t. We’re supposed to deny pain, worry, areas of weakness and fear; so sometimes we isolate and pretend.
Te Hikoi O Nga Tane (THE MEN’S WALK) is a Men’s only group that creates an environment and opportunity to share, pick up new skills and learn from the experience of other Men. Group participants can expect to gain some education, fellowship and peer support. This is a 15 week programme and is made up of the following areas that impact on a Man’s Life:
The Map of a Man’s Life 14 Steps Towards Manhood, Men and Mates, Men and Work, Men and Fathering, Men and Sex Men and Anger, Men and Emotion, Men and Anger Men and Health Men and Addiction, Men and Mythical Characters, Men and Power, Men and Change Men and Celebration.
This is a workshop that includes topics such as mindfulness, healthy relationships, hygiene and budgeting our food. Come along and join and amazing bunch of likeminded women to discuss ideas that are important and what matters to us. This is a women’s only group for the wahine at Centre 401. We look forward to seeing you!
Go from a couch potato to walking or running 5k in just a few months. Our ultimate aim is for you to be able to walk 5km and enter the park walk event held at Hamilton lake every Saturday (Free)!
When: Monday to Thursday 9.30am
From beginner to pretty good. Our Te Reo classes teach beginners through to intermediate level where Tikanga and Kawa are also covered. This is a fun and supportive environment in which to explore the language and customs of our country.
When: Rahina ia – Monday 9.30am
Need help with today’s technology? Learn how to use a tablet or smart phone to do things like: Facebook, MYMSD, watch TV on demand, send emails. One to one session’s are available after class to set up your logins etc.
When: Monday 11am
The Ropu was set up to ensure our Māori members and staff were happy and content with the service Te Whare Whā Rau Ma Tahi offers for Māori. Working in partnership with Te Whare Whaa Rau Ma Tahi, together we make decisions regarding tikanga practiced at the service and being included on all changes or future initiatives involving Maori.
When: Every 2nd Monday 11am. Call reception for details.
Go from a couch potato to walking or running 5k in just a few months. Our ultimate aim is for you to be able to walk 5km and enter the park walk event held at Hamilton lake every Saturday (Free)!
When: Monday to Thursday 9.30am
Having problems finding, preparing for work? There are many challenges and barriers that can sometimes hinder us when we are looking to rejoin the work force. This group looks at the many aspects associated with how to prepare and hopefully be successful in finding work.
This is by appointment only.
When: Tuesday 1pm
Go from a couch potato to walking or running 5k in just a few months. Our ultimate aim is for you to be able to walk 5km and enter the park walk event held at Hamilton lake every Saturday (Free)!
When: Monday to Thursday 9.30am
Come along and join and amazing bunch of likeminded women to discuss ideas that are important and what matters to us. This is a women’s only group for the wahine at Centre 401.
When: Wednesday 10.30am
Mad jam is a chance to get together with other aspiring musos to write and practice original songs.
Time: Wednesday 10:00 – 12:00 pm & Fridays 1:00 – 3:00pm
Methodologies and philosophies of Māori art you always wanted to know or share.
When: Rāapa ia – Wednesday 1:00 pm
Go from a couch potato to walking or running 5k in just a few months. Our ultimate aim is for you to be able to walk 5km and enter the park walk event held at Hamilton lake every Saturday (Free)!
When: Monday to Thursday 9.30am
Discuss and explore your struggles with Anxiety and Depression in an informal support group setting. Learn new tools, share what’s worked for you and find support with others that understand your struggles.
When: Thursday 11:30am
State of Mind is a group for people who have/experience sounds, voices, visions, images, beliefs/thoughts or sensory sensations that others around you may not hear, see, feel or believe.
The group is held every Thursday where in a safe like-minded environment we aim to grow awareness & understanding of the voice hearing experience, explore strategies to manage voices, consider the different phases and perspectives of voice hearing and look at finding the meaning in the experience.
Time: Thursdays 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Learn and practice waiata. Both staff and members use this 30 mins to embrace, share and have fun.
You don’t need to be a popstar, just bring that great energy and lets all be popstars in our own right
When: Ramere ia – Friday 9:30am
Let your creative side shine! Learn and share new modes of artistic expression, enter art competitions, exhibitions. Spend time with like-minded creatives.
When: Friday 10.30am
Join in the fun, try your luck with our chess gurus, cards, whatever it takes to relax and have a giggle.
When: Fridays 12.30pm onwards
If you want to get in touch with your inner Gardener pop on down to the centre. You will learn about composting, planting, harvesting, growing and properties of plants. A practical experience you will be able to transfer what you learn into your home garden. We are constantly grooming and tending to the garden, so anytime is a good time.
Time: book in with Vanessa or Kevin contact or give us a call 😊
Community equip workshops are where event and project planning happen. Each week one or more upcoming events or projects are developed. Workshops are attended by people who are interested either in the planning, research, development, and promotion etc of an event. This workshop is also where the event day working group is established. Share community notices, brainstorm ideas for the centre to consider doing, celebrate milestones and achievements both individual and group projects. Get involved in fundraising projects and strategies.
Time: Held fortnightly Tuesdays 11:00 am
Use this time to grab some planning templates, pens, paper and the computer to get started on your LIFE Recovery Outcome Plan, Wellness Recovery Action Plan or any other plan you can find. A facilitator is there and available to help you if you want.
Held Monthly – Tuesdays 12pm
Whether you just want to know how to write a letter to the editor or get your life story published; write an article for planet 401 or some other publication; write poetry, enter writing competitions or get help with essays and presentations. This workshop we totally focused on providing you with the tools, skills and opportunities to do all this and more. Two hours a week – all about you – in your own words.
Time: TBC
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