fun for older menNovember 22017 1 MAP 138 Men’s Sheds open Men’s Sheds not open A Community Gardens Find this google map at https://goo.gl/MR26EP All Men Older Men 135 132 125 126-130 133 131 121-124 120 96 95 97 94 81 93 82-88 99 98 77 103b 63a 80 63 100 79 101 64 80e 80f 102,103,104 80h 2 Find this google map at https://goo.gl/MR26EP 137 136 105 106 107,108,109 110 111-115 Men’s Sheds open 116 Men’s Sheds not open Community Gardens All Men 117 Older Men 3 MAP B 24 23 Find this google map at https://goo.gl/MR26EP 21 96,97 22 19 38 20 36 37 25 35 17 41,42 26 33,34 9 11 10 32 40 43 27 31 8 15 53,54,55,56 44 12 13 99 29 1 14 16 52 2 28 30 45 7 51 46 3 5,6 4 51 60 61 63 Men’s Sheds open 63 Men’s Sheds not open Community Gardens 64 All Men Older Men 4 Men’s Sheds open Men’s Sheds not open Community Gardens Find this google map at https://goo.gl/MR26EP All Men Older Men 39 47 69,70,71 67a 68 67b 66 65 77,78 72 73 76 74 80 75 79 80a 80c 80d 80b 80e 80g 5 21 MAP Men’s Sheds open 22 Men’s Sheds not open C Community Gardens Find this google map at https://goo.gl/MR26EP All Men Older Men 19 38 20 37 36 25 35 17 11 26 33,34 40 32 27 31 15 55 54 56 13 53 29 16 14 28 52 30 51 51 61 63 6 Find this google map at https://goo.gl/MR26EP 81 38 39 82 83 84 85 86 87 41 88 47 42 43 44 45 69,70 71 Men’s Sheds open 67a 68 Men’s Sheds not open 66 Community Gardens 65 All Men Older Men 7 TIME TO GET a ROUND TUIT try to remember what I did yesterday board games do some astronomy try a new cafe build a bird feeder ballroom dancing get blogging grow a mustache learn to cuss in Spanish understand the theory of relativity be a life model go tramping Teach an adult how to read fishing sail to Australia stop lying genealogy ham radio The world is your oyster. What were the fun things you used to do? get a tattoo surfing leather working finish my bucket list billiards get a Mohawk haircut go geocaching go to the Wild Foods festival fly an aeroplane Magic archery Zen meditation Go on a humanitarian trip to Africa fencing (both kinds) try out a smart phone blacksmithing become a killer at paintball go double parasailing 8 THE BIG DOORS These are the main places to find information about what is happening in your community. Most of the info is on the internet (available at your library), but some are paper based. General Information Older Adults Recreation Guide: This is a free booklet you can get at your local library or service centre Age Concern: 0800 803 344 ageconcerncan.org.nz has a lot of practical and leisure information ElderNet: www.eldernet.co.nz Volunteering Canterbury: 366 2442 www.volcan.org.nz Events Be There: bethere.co.nz a well maintained events calendar for Canterbury Event Finder: www.eventfinder.co.nz Clubs CINCH: (Community Information Christchurch) at cinch.org.nz Car Clubs, Probus Groups, Rotary Groups, Military History, Chess Clubs... Probus: 0800 1477 6287 probussouthpacific.org Rotary: 0800 4ROTARY www.rotary.org.nz Lions Clubs: See cinch.org.nz (mentioned above) There are over 30 Lions Clubs Canterbury wide. Lions are ordinary people from all walks of life. United in their desire to make a difference by contributing their time and talents to help other people. Their motto is “We Serve”. lionsclubs.org.nz Exercise Active Canterbury: A great listing of relevant exercise, recreation and sports 0800 ACTIVE / 0800 228 483 activecanterbury.org.nz Walking Groups: resources.ccc.govt.nz/files/WalkingGroups-walking.pdf 9 aROUND CaNTERBURY Car Clubs There are over 60 car clubs in Canterbury. Cinch.org.nz has soooo much in it that may be of interest to you. Tramping Clubs 37 tramping clubs in Canterbury. http://www.cinch.org.nz/ entries?keyword=tramping Probus Probus is an association for active members of the community, and for those no longer working full time, to join together in clubs for a new lease of life. probussouthpacific.org 0800 1477 6287 Paragliding/Hang Gliding 5 different groups at http://www.cinch.org.nz/entries?keyword=gliding FWEA Book Discussion Scheme There are LOTS of book discussion groups around Canterbury. Check the map at http://www.bds.org.nz/index.php/getinvolved/join-a-group.html and and see which groups are looking for new members in your area. http://www.bds.org. nz/index.php/getinvolved/join-a-group.html [email protected] 365 6210 Rotary Rotary creates a community impact on a local and a global scale. Being part of Rotary is about bringing your skills, experience and enthusiasm to help your community thrive, while making some great friends along the way. www.rotary.org.nz 0800 4ROTARY Canterbury Axemen’s Association Organising wood chopping events throughout Canterbury https://www. facebook.com/canterburyaxeman/ [email protected] 322 7262 Canterbury Croquet Clubs 13 Croquet Clubs listed at this link. http://croquetcanterbury.com/canterbury-clubs/ Lions Clubs Lions Clubs: There are over 30 Lions Clubs Canterbury wide. Lions are ordinary people from all walks of life United in their desire to make a difference by contributing their time and talents to help other people. lionsclubs.org.nz http://www.lionsclubs.org.nz/find-a-club 10 SpECIfIC LOCaTIONS IN Canterbury 1 Hornby/Hei Hei leisure club Weekly programmes feature gentle exercise activities, games, ten pin bowling, indoor bowls, guest speakers, mystery tours, outings and some art and crafts, 23 Manurere Street, Hei Hei, Christchurch. https://ccc.govt.nz/rec-and-sport/activities-for-older-adults/hei-hei-leisure-club/, [email protected] (03) 967 4673 2 Wigram Model Aero Club Flying radio controlled model aircraft. 64 Carmen Road, Hei Hei, Christchurch. http://www.cinch.org.nz/categories/a-z/a/329/entries/5201, allanwoodley1@ gmail.com 338 0462 3 Ara Polytechnic Computing for Free A self-paced learning programme for anyone who wants to learn basic computing. 1 Brynley Street, Hornby, Christchurch. http://www.cpit.ac.nz/study-options/our-study-interest-areas/campus-connect/ computing-for-free-courses 940 8000 4 Christchurch Woodturners Association Learn how to turn wood and how to improve your technique. At the same time you will be mixing with a great group of people, all with one aim—to turn wood! Harvard Community Lounge on Corsair Drive, Christchurch. http://www.woodturning.nz/, [email protected] 366 9795 5 Air Force Museum of New Zealand Preserving the history of New Zealand Military Aviation for commemoration, inspiration, learning and enjoyment. Our collection of items number in the millions. 45 Harvard Ave, Wigram, Christchurch. http://www.airforcemuseum.co.nz/, [email protected] 343 9532 11 6 Christchurch Blokart Club The Canterbury Blokart Club is based at the Air Force Museum of New Zealand, the former Wigram Air Force Base. We occasionally sail at New Brighton Beach when the tides are right. The Canterbury Blokart Club was established in 2004 to further the sport in Canterbury, through fun activities, coaching and racing. Come on out to Wigram (access from Harvard Avenue) and try blokart sailing. We are there every Sunday weather depending, from midday. Harvard Ave, Hornby, Christchurch. http://www.chchblokart.co.nz/, [email protected], 027 542 1887 7 Christchurch Slot Car Club Weekly racing scale model slot cars based on Scalextric, SCX, Ninco, Fly and any other brand 1/32 slot car. 149 Main South Road, Sockburn Service Centre, Christchurch. http://nzsca.co.nz/contact-2/clubs/christchurch-slot-car-club/, reeses@paradise. net.nz 027 6838581 8 U3A Okeover University of the Third Age group. Retirement coming up? Looking for a CHALLENGE? Have fun while learning new skills. Normally at 10am on Thursday. St Stephen's Church, 376 Yaldhurst Road, Yaldhurst, Christchurch. http://www.u3a.nz/local.htm?66, [email protected] 03 351 779 9 U3A Godley University of the Third Age group. Retirement coming up? Looking for a CHALLENGE? Have fun while learning new skills. Normally at 10am on Mondays. St Marks Church, 150 Withells Road, Avonhead, Christchurch. http://www.u3a.nz/local.htm?56, [email protected] 03 348 5896 10 Rolleston U3A University of the Third Age group. Retirement coming up? Looking for a CHALLENGE? Have fun while learning new skills. at am on Tuesday. St Marks church, 150 Withells Road, Avonhead, Christchurch. http://www.u3a.nz/local.htm?68, [email protected] 03 352 8926 12 9 U3A Arts Centre University of the Third Age group. Retirement coming up? Looking for a CHALLENGE? Have fun while learning new skills. At 10am on Friday St Marks Church, 150 Withells Road, Avonhead, Christchurch. http://www.u3a.nz/local.htm?60, [email protected] 03 379 1521 11 U3A Kate Sheppard On Thursdays, 10 am, 244 Avonhead Road Christchurch. https://www.u3aonline.org.au/location/u3a-kate-sheppard [email protected] 03 355 3367 12 Hei Hei Men's Shed@126 Not open.