Newsletter
October 2023
Dear all,
October is arriving with sunshine and warmth in the forecast. Join us here at the Village Centre … we have classes and events for everyone!
We celebrate the International Day of the Older Persons with a Devonshire Tea and Bingo on Friday 13 October from 10.00am to 12.00noon, followed by live music with Music in Eden from 12.00noon to 1.00pm. Come along and enjoy the companionship and fun! All our community are invited including rest home and retirement village residents. It is free thanks to our wonderful supporters Albert-Eden Local Board, Communicare, Eden Arts and the Mt Eden Business Association. RSVP’s would be helpful but not essential, by 10 October, to 09 631 5968 or email office@communicare.org.nz.
Our epic Bricks 4 Kidz LEGO® STEAM School Holiday Programme continues in the second week of the school holidays. The programme is perfect for 5 to 12 year olds and you can sign up for multiple days or just one. With hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths they will discover robotics and coding, conduct science experiments, and complete exciting master builder challenges! More information and to sign up is here.
The Rest Assured Respite Trust are here on Saturday 7 October from 1.00pm to 3.00pm with Fiona Snijder, an experienced budget advisor from West Auckland Budgeting Service. It is hard living with an illness with the added stress of trying to stretch finances. The Trust welcomes all who are interested in hearing ways to help manage their financial resources. Follow the Trust on Facebook or visit their website for more information.
The Mt Eden Craft Market is here on Saturday 14 October from 9.30am to 3.00pm. The Market has a wide variety of unique, locally handmade products and is a great opportunity to support local artists and find loads of beautiful treasures and tasty treats, perfect for you and to gift. Facebook for more.
The Mt Eden Wellbeing Market will be here in the Hall and Lounge on Saturday 28 October from 10.00am to 3.00pm. The Preloved Fashion Market is here on the same day in the Church from 10.00am to 3.00pm. They are also here tomorrow Saturday 30 September.
Join the WeightWatchers Mt Eden Workshop and be supported by Coaches Deb and Helen to achieve your weight loss goals. WW meet in the Lounge every Thursday of the year at 9.30am and they can’t wait to see you there! More information is available here or by calling 0800 009 009.
Looking ahead to Friday 3 November we have an evening of Brazilian Jazz with the award winning Nanny Assis Band. Fabulous musicians Nanny Assis, Maggie Gould and Kevin Field are just back from New York and will create a relaxing and uplifting evening of Jazz that will take you to Bahia Brazil and back to Mt Eden through Jobim, Stevie Wonder, Ella, American Songbook of Jazz, James Taylor, originals and some dance music. Tickets are here.
Ngā mihi/Best wishes
Sallyann Hingston & Ngaire Malpass
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Previous Newsletters
October 2022
Dear all, October has announced its arrival with a chilly blast making the Village Centre a nice warm place to be! Join Hansel and Gretel these school holidays as they make their way home through the foreboding forest, discovering a gingerbread house whose owner they...
September 2022
Dear all, Our September calendar is packed with great reasons to get out and about in the Spring weather. We have a couple of concerts to highlight, markets, classes, support groups and more here at the Mt Eden Village Centre. Some events will be shifted to the Church...
August 2022
Dear all, As we head into Spring we have a busy August here at the Mt Eden Village Centre, including the return of the popular Mt Eden Wellbeing Market. On Friday 12 August the Church at the Village Centre is part of trailblazing emerging artist Arahi’s debut “There’s...
July 2022
Dear all, July is a great month with the lengthening days bringing thoughts of warmer days. Not quite yet though so visit the Mt Eden Village Centre for something new and pop into a café or restaurant in the Village to make it a lovely outing. We would love to see...
June 2022
Dear all, It’s great to be supporting many of our regular classes, support groups and events again this June. If any of you were around in Auckland for "the Gluepot days", or were present at a “Neighbours” gig, you will know Sam Ford & Trudi Green. You will also...
May 2022
Dear all, We have an exciting month of May here at the Village Centre. With events every weekend and lots of classes, you are spoilt for choice. Make sure you check out the kids May Music Carnival, a must for parents and caregivers! Village Music kicks off the 2022...
April 2022
Dear all, April brings the iconic Eden Arts Mt Eden Chamber Music Festival to the Village Centre and we are getting busier with classes and events. Thank you to our supporters and groups who attended or put on classes and events in the Village Centre over the last two...
March 2022
Dear all, As our summer segues into autumn in March we are looking forward to bringing you more great and safe events to lift the spirits. Please always check with the organiser to make sure they have not cancelled. We also try to keep our website calendar as updated...
July 2021
Dear all, It’s great to be promoting many of our regular classes, support groups and events again this July. We have lots of events and activities to ward off the winter blues. Look forward to seeing you here at the Mt Eden Village Centre! Dianne Swann in Concert...
June 2021
Dear all, June is a great month to visit Mt Eden Village and get cozy in our wonderful cafes and shops. While here, check out our interesting events and classes at the Village Centre. The wonderful Mt Eden Village Craft Market The wonderful Mt Eden Village Craft...