[ September 4, 2010; 6:30 pm; ] Here’s something different and its especially for the many different cultures we have within the group. Every two months Linda will open up her home for a pot luck dinner…BUT its not just your average pot luck dinner- it will be a pot luck dinner where we will have to bring a dish from another [...] [...]
[ September 5, 2010; 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] The Auckland Museum is free to Auckland residents with proof of address. This can either be a letter addressed to you such as a bill or your library card. They have a lot of children activities so it could be a good idea to dress your children in clothing you don’t mind getting paint [...] [...]
[ September 5, 2010; 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm. ] Every month North Shore single parents and their children get together for a couple of hours to support one another and share a late lunch. When the group is small enough, we sit around in a circle and share about ourselves, our children and how life is going. It’s amazing how well we relate to [...] [...]
[ September 12, 2010; 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm. ] Nestled in the beautiful Waitakere (pronunciation: Why-tar-ker-ree) Ranges, approximately 30 minutes from Auckland’s CBD is the Waitakere Tramline. Built in the early 1900′s for the construction of the Waitakere Dam, this 2-foot gauge tramline is a working piece of history. The upper 2.5 km portion of the line has been retained by Watercare for maintenance of the [...] [...]
[ September 12, 2010; 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm. ] West Auckland meetings are held once a month in Glen Eden, Waitakere. The venue is off the road situated between the back of houses and a rugby field. It has a playground attached and a closed off area for littlies. The rooms are carpeted with both child and adult toilets as well as a kitchen [...] [...]
[ September 18, 2010; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] World Parks Day 2010. Lets gather our team together for a fun family or group adventure trail. Learn about Cornwall Park’s heritage as you tackle the quiz questions and try challenges in the Park, an activity for all ages. Register with us beforehand for prizes to be won. Bring your camera too for a photographic [...] [...]
[ September 19, 2010; 12:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Step back in time and experience the past Walk around our 7 acre site, and explore gardens and buildings in a Fencible settlement during the 1840 to 1880 period. There are over thirty original colonial buildings collected on site, including schools, a church, forge and general store. Chat to the costumed staff in this living museum, or [...] [...]
[ September 19, 2010; 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Central Auckland support meetings are held once a month at Grey Lynn Community Centre, Auckland. The entire building is wheelchair friendly and has a securely fenced outdoor play area with childproof gates. The rooms are carpeted with both child and adult toilets as well as a kitchen with microwave and fridge. Bring a plate to share [...] [...]
[ September 25, 2010 6:00 am to October 2, 2010 10:00 pm. ] Outward bound advertisers on TV that they can help groups get the funding to do their courses. Well, hey, why not take them up on it. Outward Bound is the leading organization in New Zealand for showing people their full potential through challenge and adventure in the outdoors. Many people think that Outward Bound consists of [...] [...]
[ October 2, 2010; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Southern Star Charitable Trust presents a “Kids In Show Seats” benefit in aid of ‘worthy charities’. Auckland Single Parent’s Trust is fortunate to receive a number of free tickets for this live show/event. The tickets are sent to us near the date so we will e-mail you and confirm your address to send them out. Venue: [...] [...]