Current Events
Justice of the Peace Service
We have a Justice of the Peace available Mondays to Saturdays.
No appointments required. Just drop in at the times below.
Monday: 11.00am – 1.00pm
Tuesday – Saturday : 10.00am – noon
Table Tennis
Every Wednesday we have a table tennis session from 9am to 11.30am in our main hall. Bats and balls are provided.
Contact us if you are interested in being involved or just drop into the hall on Wednesday morning.
North Wellington SeniorNet Learning Centre
North Wellington SeniorNet Learning Centre is based at the Johnsonville Community Centre. For information about membership or courses please phone Judy Marbeck on 04 477 1822 or email northwellingtonseniornet@gmail.com.
2017 Seniornet New Membership Form
Vinnies – Social Worker
Kim Sheehan is a Community Social Worker from St Vincent de Paul and will be based at the Community Centre every second Friday. Kim is happy to assist clients who need a Social Worker and will act as an advocate for clients with WINZ or other organisations. Clients will need to make an appointment by phoning 04 389 7122 or 022 130 2551 or email socialwork@vinnieswgtn.org.nz
Craft Group and Sewing Group
The Craft group is free and open for anyone to join. So if you are interested in learning to knit or crochet or have skills you would like to share with others or would just like to have some fun why not come along and join in. The group meet on Wednesdays from 11am to 1pm – tea and coffee is provided.
The Sewing Group meet fortnightly on Mondays from 1.00pm to 3.00pm and is free to join. Share skills, explore interests and problem solve together. Sewing machines are not available but you can bring yours with you. For more information contact Kate on 479 4221 or 022 627 7580.
Art Course
A 6 week Art course, taken by Ian Hulston will be held at the Centre starting Friday 28th July. Classes will be held on a Friday from 12.45pm – 2.45pm. The course will be suitable for both beginners and experienced artists, keen to learn new techniques. Explore thick Impasto style painting, like the Impressionists or learn to paint Acrylics as a wash similar to Watercolours. Gain drawing skills using pencils, charcoal or pastels.
Cost – $60 plus small cost to cover materials.
To book contact the Centre on 478 8628 or info@johnsonvillecommunitycentre.org.nz
Kids4Drama School of Performing Arts
Kids4Drama provide a wide range of drama services and classes for children from 5 to 19. Classes are conducted at the Community Centre on Mondays and Thursdays during school terms. For more information phone Becca on 027 452 7850, email becca@kids4drama.co.nz, visit www.kids4drama.co.nz.
English in the Community
Wellington High School hold English in the Community classes at the Community Centre for eight weeks during school terms. In 2017 classes will be held in the morning on Tuesdays and Fridays and in the afternoon on Mondays and Wednesdays. For further information phone the CEC office 04 385 8919 or check the ESOL page on www.cecwellington.ac.nz
AA Defensive Driving Course
Are you learning to drive and want to fast track to your full license? Attend the AA course at the Community Centre on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5.15pm to 7.15pm. The next course starts on Tuesday 4th July. Book online at www.aa.co.nz/drivers/defensive-driving-courses/
Skylight – Parenting through Separation Course
The next course will be held at the Centre on Thursday 20th July and Thursday 27th July from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. To enrol or for further information please contact Skylight on 0800 299 100 or email info@skylight.org.nz
NZ Blood Service
Save a Life – Give blood. The NZ Blood Service will be at the Centre to collect blood on Thursday 21st September from 9.00am – 2.00pm. Appointments are preferred and will take priority.
Please call 0800 448 325 to book one today. Please remember to bring ID.
500 Cards
We have a very keen group of people who play 500 on a Friday afternoon from 1pm to 4pm. If you are interested in joining please contact us.
Kiwi Community Assistance
This is for Kiwis working together to reduce poverty in our communities. Johnsonville Community Centre is a drop off point for donations of items such as food and clothing.
If you have donations for Kiwi Community Assistance please drop them off here on Thursdays before 3pm.
For more information visit www.kca.org.nz
Johnsonville Community Centre Toy Library
Are your kids bored with their old toys? Come and borrow ours! Get access to hundreds of toys and puzzles for 0 to 7 year olds for a small fee, annual and term memberships are available. We are open during school terms on Thursdays from 7.15pm to 8.45pm and Saturdays from 9.30am to 11.30am.
Contact us at www.johnsonvilletoylibrary.nz
Drama Therapy
Bas van der Hoeven conducts a drama therapy program at the Community Centre for clients with brain injuries, aspergers, the intellectually disabled, bipolar, conduct disorder and other psychological conditions.
For more information contact Bas on 04 233 0440 or bas@dramatherapy.co.nz or visit www.dramatherapy.co.nz.
Appointments available Monday to Friday 9am to 7pm
Travel Club
A Travel Club has been set up in the Northern Suburbs. Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm. All welcome, members free and non members $4 including tea and biscuits. Club activities include talks on travel, movie outings and casual Sunday afternoon walks.
Contact John Durnford on 04 970 0858 or email: nstravelclub@paradise.net.nz or visit www.nstravelclub.net.
Tai Chi
Classes are held in the main hall every Wednesday. Intermediate/Advanced from 1pm to 2pm and beginners from 2pm to 3pm. These lessons are designed to teach “Self Defence against Falls” in your day-to-day living and are a form of Tai Chi suited to arthritis sufferers. The charge is $4.
Early Impressions Childcare Crèche
Our friendly crèche has trained teachers and high adult to child ratios on all sessions providing a warm, caring and stimulating the environment for your child. Morning tea is provided. We now provide 20 free hours for the over three age group.
Sessions are Monday to Friday 8.30am to 1.30pm
Phone (04) 478 7553 to book a place or for more information.
Belinda Hodson, MNZAC – Counselling (adults and couples) & Career Counselling
As a client centred existential counsellor Belinda helps with issues such as relationship difficulties, grief, loss, anxiety and depression, loneliness, work issues, spirituality/religion, self confidence, bullying, sexuality, adoption, addictions and change. She uses a non-judgemental respectful approach and this works well for her clients.
With a background in HR recruitment she also works as a career counsellor and can help with finding a new career/hobby, cvs, cover letters, social media profiles, job interviews, job hunting and pay negotiations.
Contact Belinda on 027 659 4450 or Belinda.hodson@ihug.co.nz or www.wellingtoncounselling.nz
Appointments: Weekdays, evenings
Fees: $80 individuals, $95 couples
Subsidies: Some clients may qualify for WINZ subsidised counselling
Wendy Dawson, MNZCCA – Counselling (adults,couples and adolescents)
Wendy has been counselling for 9 years. She helps with issues such as relationship issues, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, anger, abuse, PTSD, work place conflict, stress management, self esteem, communication skills and adolescent issues. She provides a safe, accepting and non-judgemental environment for you to work through your issues.
Wendy is a qualified counsellor and supervisor with:
- Bachelor of Counselling
- Certificate in Supervision
- Primary Certificate in CBT
- MNZCCA, ACC Accredited
- WINZ Subsidy Counselling
- NZ Registered Nurse
Contact Wendy on 021 124 3508 or wendy565@gmail.com
Appointments: Monday, Wednesday and Friday during the day
Guitar Lessons
Kieran Gallagher has guitar and ukulele lessons at the Johnsonville Community Centre on Monday and Friday afternoons/evenings.
Contact Kieran on 04 902 9959, 029 902 9959 or email: kieran@stringlore.co.nz.
Kai Cooker
You can borrow the Kai Cooker from the Johnsonville Community Centre for free to help with catering for neighbourhood and community events – there is a $50 bond.
The MultiKai cooker has 4 baskets and can cook for up to 40 people.
Multicooker Kai Cooker info and recipes
For more information contact the Centre on 478 8628 or info@johnsonvillecommunitycentre.org.nz
Xiang Cong
A form of Qigong (a practice to cultivate and balance qi (chi) or what has been translated as ‘life energy’) which is easy to learn and can be practiced standing or sitting.
Free classes every Monday from 11.30 am to 12.30pm
Yoga Classes
Hatha Yoga: Yoga Class taken by Sandra Forbes on Thursdays from 7.00pm to 8.15pm. Yoga class combining poses, meditation, stretching and balancing.
Contact Sandra at sandraforbes@paradise.net.nz
Vyasa Yoga: Yoga class taken by Ram on Tuesdays from 6.15pm to 7.45pm. Yoga class covers physical postures, breathing techniques (pranayama) and meditation techniques.
For more information contact Ram on 021 241 7825 or vyasanz.wlg@gmail.com
MS Yoga: Yoga Class for those with Multiple Sclerosis on Thursdays from 9.30am to 10.30am.
For more information contact the Centre on 478 8628 or info@johnsonvillecommunitycentre.org.nz
Knitting Group
Knitting for the Wellington Hospital Neo Natal Unit and other general patients.
The group meets monthly on the last Wednesday each month from 1.45pm to 4.30pm.
Northern Suburbs Liaison Meeting
This is an informal meeting for community groups and businesses to network and share information about what is happening in the community. It is held at the Centre on the last Wednesday of each month from 12noon to 1pm. The next meeting will be on Wednesday 26th July.
Wellington Ballet – Ballet Lessons
Ballet classes for children from aged 3 years to teens. Their mission is to provide every student with excellent training in classical ballet in a positive and enjoyable environment.
Contact Monique Koorey – R.A.D. Registered Teacher on 027 214 5593 or (04) 971 2228 or wellingtonballet@gmail.com www.wellingtonballet.co.nz