Mid Canterbury

July 2013, No 7

Welcome Newcomers!

We are an informal social network which supports people in the Mid Canterbury District. ‘Newcomers’ can help you get in touch with local people, clubs and organisations. We hope to help you feel at home in your new environment. Please feel free to come along to our activities or contact us. We look

forward to meeting you!

In This Issue

Settling-in meeting, Kiwi night….... .............. 1 Movie night………..…….2 Cultural Space....……....3 Traditional Greece recipe………………….......3 What’s on this month .. 4

Contact Us

Daria Glesser Mid Canterbury Newcomers Network 20 Williams St Ashburton, 7700

P: (03) 308-13-95 E: newcomers@saferashburton.org.nz

W: www.newcomers.co.nz Hours: Mon to Friday 9:30 am

to 3:00 pm

The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts; therefore guard accordingly. Marcus Aurelius

Cocktail of nations

Let’s celebrate diversity! Bring a plate with your cultural food to share! When: 24th July, at 7 pm Where: Hockey Pavilion, Walnut Ave (In the Domain in front of the Ashburton College)

Life Coaching Workshop

We are only here in this life for a short while? Why not make the most of your time and reach for your dreams! Support and nurture for your personal development to set your path for the rest of your life.

When: 10th July, at 6:30pm Where: Base, 143 Tancred St Ashbur-ton (the corner od Cass and Tancred street) Facilitator: Kevin McMahon Contact: Daria 0272208791

Card Making

Group

Make your own cards for loved ones and enjoy a nice company!

Such a great idea to boost your creativity and enjoy a cuppa in a great company!

You will need:

light cardboard which can be obtained from $2

type variety shops or Warehouse Stationery, Paper Plus or Witcoulls.

Coloured or patterned paper

Colouring pens

Scissors, glue tape or craft glue

A few embellishments or decorations of your choice, such as glitter, feathers, lace, fabric scraps, buttons, ribbons etc. P.S. You can buy on the day a small ‘first time kit’ containing a couple of pre-folded cards, a selection of paper and embel-lishments ($2 per kit) from Eileen . When: 8th and 15th July10th July at 6:30pm Where: Base, 143 Tancred St Ashburton (the corner od Cass and Tancred street) Contact: Eileen on 0226010353 or email woolfie@woosh.co.nz

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Settling –in meeting

Kiwi night

Newcomers Movie night Every first Wednesday of the month at Base, 143 Tancred St Ashburton

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G69Zh7YIg8c

When: 3th July, at 6:30pm Where: Base, 143 Tancred St . Just up from the Tancred street corner. The film: “The diving bell and the butterfly” The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (original French title: Le Scaphandre et le Papillon) is a memoir by journalist Jean-Dominique Bauby. It describes what his life is like after suffering a massive stroke that left him with locked-in syndrome. It also details what his life was like before the stroke. Language: French, Subtitles: English

Admission is free

Badminton Club!

What an amazing, friendly, fabulous group of people!

If you’re keen to improve your fitness, meet new people and learn some-

thing new – great way to do it

Or grab a friend and a racquet –

give it a go!

For your first visit everything is free – they loan you a racquet!!!

Where: Sports hall Tancred Street (opposite the entrance to New World). When: 7.30pm to 9.30pm on a Tuesday and 9.30am to 11.30am on a Thursday. Contact: Adrienne Mitchell 302-3835 or ady.derek@farmside.co.nz

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ENERGIZING SPINACH SMOOTHIE Fresh spinach 1/ 2 large papaya 1 handful of parsley 1 or 1 ½ bananas Freshly squeezed juice of 4 oranges

To make this smoothie, fill your blender about halfway with fresh spin-ach. Add one half of a large papaya, and a handful of parsley. Add at least one banana (we prefer one and a half). Pour in fresh-squeezed orange juice about three fingers high on the blender. This is

about the juice of four oranges, although admit-tedly, we sometimes cheat and use the “fresh frozen” type. Then blend until smooth. BACON EGG TOAST

CUPS

4 slices of bacon 2 slices of bread 4 eggs Salt and pepper to taste Using the top of a round glass that has an opening slightly bigger than a muffin mould, about 3.5 inches, cut circles from bread. You should be able to cut two circles per slice of bread. Grease four muffin moulds. Place the bread on the bottom of each muffin mould. Preheat the oven to 400 F. Cook bacon slices in a pan about 3 minutes or until halfway cooked. Place bacon slices around the edges of the muffin tin. To help them stay, you might want to tuck the ends un-derneath the slices of bread. Crack an egg and put in the middle of each muffin mould. You may want to leave out some of the egg white so that the yolk doesn’t overcook while waiting for the egg white to cook. You can even sprinkle some grated cheese over.

Zumbatic, Zumba for kids!!!

Coordination, Skill,

Movement, Rhythms...All in one fantastic class for your chil-dren! Playing and dancing! Very funny Zumba songs! When: Every Fryday starting this Friday 14th June at 3:30 pm Where: Netherby School HallFee: $5 per childContact Paula to regis-ter: 0278565143

South African Breakfast Ideas

Some kiwi slang...

Cool bananas - everything's great, fine Sour grapes – bitter about a situation Lemon – a car that keeps breaking down Chill out - relax Stubbies – Shorts or can of beer Couple of Quiets - a few drinks Choice - great!

What’s on this month?

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Other things to do

Newcomers Chat Group Would you like to get to know other people and cultures, improve your English in an interactive way, enrich your vocabulary with kiwi words, learn other languages and teach your own one? Join us! Every time we have a new topic to discuss. When: Every second Wednesday of the month - 10th July, at 6:30pm Where: Base, 143 Tancred St Ashburton. Fee: $2 For more information contact Daria on 3081395 or 027 220 87 91 Settling-in meeting Meet new people and learn more about their culture! This month we are having a cocktail of nations! There will be cultural boost! Bring a plate with your cultural food and a great mood! Every fourth Wednesday of the month. When: Wednesday, 24th July at 7 pm Where: Hockey Pavilion, Walnut Ave Contact Daria on 027 220 8791 Multicultural Playgroup (organized by “Presbyterian Support”) For more details contact Torika Patterson at Presbyterian Support on 3085868 or Thelma Bell on 0212593270 Where: 222 Cameron Street, Ashburton When: Every Monday 1pm-3pm Zumba Fitness Are you ready to party yourself into shape? That’s exactly what the Zumba® program is all about. It is a real "multicultural event" where you will be surrounded by lots of people coming from all over the world, enjoying a Latin-inspired dance-fitness programme and an absolutely unbelievable atmosphere! When: Every Thursday at 6:30 pm Where: Netherby school hall, Ashburton For more information contact Paula 027 8565143 Newcomers Coffee Morning Group If you are new to Mid Canterbury area we welcome you to join us and get your first cup of coffee for free! We would love to get to know you and to hear your story! Look forward to seeing you! When: Every Thursday at 10:30 am Where: McDonalds conference room. 124 West Street Contact Iris on o210582125 Line –dancing classes When: 27th July, at 7:30 pm Where: 159 Cochranes Rd, turn right at the second gateway after Elgin Rd. There is a wooden sign saying Elgin Farm. David Fisher Newcomers Movie Night When: 2nd July, at 6:30 pm Where: Base, 143 Tancred St Ashburton (the corner od Cass and Tancred street)