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Regular Activities 

The community centre hosts a wide range of regular activities offered by local providers. These are listed below, grouped into general categories. Click on the category link below to take you to the listings for activities in that category or just scroll down to browse the full list of activities offered.

Recreation
Re-use sewing
Indoor Bowls

Recreation and Social

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Karori Fabric Re-Purpose

Get creative, help the community and learn some great new skills in this fun group. Share morning tea.
Mondays, 10am-1pm


Contact: 476 4968  

Cost: No charge

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Indoor Bowls

Mondays, 1-4pm
Meeting Room 3


Contact: Joyce 04 976 9556
Cost: $5 (per year membership) and $1 per session
 

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Mahjong

Tuesdays, 10am-12pm
Meeting Room 1
Contact: 476 4422 (Denise)
Cost: $2

Uke Karori

Ukulele group. Strum, sing and smile along with us to a wide variety of songs. All skill levels welcome. 

Lyrics, chords  and audio examples supplied.

New songs added weekly.

Wednesday nights from 7pm to 8:30pm.

Free entry. Donations welcome.

Contact: ukekarori@proton.me

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Brownies

Join in on the learning, fun and friendships. For girls 7-9 years old.
Mondays, 5.45 pm -7.15 pm
Meeting Room 3


Contact: karoribrownies@gmail.com
 

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Community Lunch

Come along and enjoy a guest speaker or a quiz. Join us for a delicious cooked lunch. 


11:30 onwards Every 1st and 3rd Thursday

Contact:  KCC Office 476- 4968

Ukulele
Dropin centre
Brownies
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Voice Arts

These classes for those 65 years and over use improvisation, drama and storytelling to gently stretch the grey matter and keep the mind active and creative! 

Open to all mobilities, participants can move as little or as much as they wish.  

Tuesdays 10.00am-11.30am 

Contact: Jacqui - jacqueline.coats@gmail.com

Cost: Free (morning tea provided)

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Toastmasters Karori

Build confidence with public speaking. Meet new people, get feedback. Invest in yourself! 

7:30pm Second and fourth Thursday of the month.

Contact: karoritm@gmail.com

Voice Arts
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Drop-in Centre

If you’re feeling like some good company and a warm, welcoming place to be  - join us for a friendly chat, toasted sandwich, cake and a cuppa

Meeting Room 1

No bookings required

Friday, 10am-2pm
Cost:  $4

Majong

Fitness and Wellness

Fitness & Wellness
Steady asU go
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Steady as you Go

Gentle exercise group, for people aged 65 years and over. Helps with balance and fitness.

Mondays, 10.30am -11.30am 

Wednesdays, 12 noon-1pm

Contact: 

Mondays:  476 4968

Wednesdays: Ann 499 6646 or

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Low Impact Aerobics

A low impact exercise class that is perfect for seniors and people new to exercise.
Tuesdays, 10-11am
Meeting Room 3


Contact: Chris Rice 021 738955
Cost: $13 per session or $60 for 5

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Feldenkrais

An introductory series of easy guided Feldenkrais movement lessons. Suitable for everyone.
Tuesdays: 11.30-12.30


Contact: Theresa - 021315190 theresa.sawicka@gmail.com

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Pilates

Designed to help strengthen and lengthen muscles. Suitable for all abilities.
Wednesdays  9:15-10:15am

Friday 10-11am
Room 3 Upstairs


Contact: Chris Rice 021 738 955
Cost: $13 (or 5 pass for $60)

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Tai Chi

These classes are suitable for adults of any level of experience. Tai Chi helps to improve flexibility, concentration, balance and coordination.

Saturday, 8:30am and 10:30am  Room 3

Contact: 027 223 6188 or raypoy9@gmail.com (Ray Poy)

Cost: $10 per class

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Defender Krav Maga

Learn self defence, build confidence, stay fit and most importantly, have fun.

Our classes are inclusive, safe, and fun leaving you fully-equipped to use the skills we teach.

Enjoy your first two obligation free classes to decide if we are the right gym for you.

Wednesday 6:30-8pm

contact: info@defenderkravmaga.co.nz 

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Feldenkrais

Feldenkrais movement lessons improve posture, balance, coordination and breathing

Wednesdays, 10.30-11.30am
Meeting Room 3

Contact: Sue Field 027 466 7123 suefieldnelson@hotmail.com

Cost: $15

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Wildgoose Qi Gong 

Qigong is an ancient Chinese health exercise using gentle movement to develop internal energy, strengthen immunity and self healing through the circulation of Qi . Wild Goose Qigong will help you relax, deal with stress, become more flexible and improve balance and memory.

Tuesday 2-3pm Room 3

Contact: Sifu Cynthia Shaw 021 613 081; Cynthia.isabel.shaw@gmail.com

 

 

Beginners class Chen style Tai Chi  

Tuesday 3-3:30-PM 

Contact: Sifu Cynthia Shaw 021 613 081; Cynthia.isabel.shaw@gmail.com

Tai Chi for Beginners

Karnak Belly Dance

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Beginners and beyond with Mandy. Focus on technique, drills and dance. 

Thursdays 6:3pm - Room 1 ground floor.

Cost: $20 per class

Contact: mandylahatte@gmail.com

Community

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Karori Liaison Meetings

Group representatives and interested individuals are welcome/urged to attend. 

 

A time to find out what is happening in Karori and connect with other groups.


12.30pm on the 4th Monday of each month

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Plunket B4 School Check

The B4 School Check is a nationwide programme offering a free health and development check for 4-year-olds.
Regular Clinics are held on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month
 

Contact: : 0800 933 922.

Bookings times must be made directly with Plunket in advance.

Samoan Assembly of God

Contact: 027 424 8587

Sunday 10am

Language Skills

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Te Reo Māori Games and Kōrero

Learn and practice te reo through games. 

Thursday 6-7pm

Youth Room


Contact: purenatereo@gmail.com 
 

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Baby Sing and Sign

Stage 1 (6-14 months) course
The Stage 1 class is a fun, musical 10-week course, which introduces lots of useful signs using easily remembered songs.

Your learning is supported by amazing online materials you can share with siblings and partners, so they can join the signing journey with you and baby.

It also includes a term of our online @Home course which runs alongside the group classes.
We cover all the topics you need for your baby to communicate with you before speech, including:
* Feeding
* Bathtime
* Nappy changes
* Going out
* Bedtime
* Asking for help
And more... plus tons of nursery rhymes, musical fun and peek-a-boo games!

Tues: 12:30 - 1:30pm 


Education

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AA Defensive Driving 

Attend the NZTA-approved AA Defensive Driving Course to fast track you to your full licence more quickly, increase your chances of passing your driving test first time around and become a safer driver.


Mondays and Wednesdays, 6.30-8.30pm
Youth Room

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Code Camp

CodeCamp allows boys & girls to develop 21st century skills in a fun and action packed & agile environment. We help develop confidence & initiative through design, creativity, solving problems & collaboration. 

Students get to create projects in a pretend tech company environment, where they create games, websites and build mobile apps. 

Our Programmes – Suitable for Ages 7 – 12


Contact: Peter 021 713714 

peter@codecamp.co.nz
Cost: $285 for 10 weeks 

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Career Support

 

Career Counselling at CareerWise

Career Intelligence:

CareerWise offers an online Career assessment,  with Zoom discussion for mature workers, who are changing careers or returning to the workforce after a career break.

 

The assessment assists you with your competencies you bring to a workplace, fields of work , motivators, skills to grow in and life and work values that influence your working life. A report is sent to you.

CareerSmart:

CareerWise offers an online assessment to Secondary students Years11-13 and University undergraduates with Zoom discussion career decision making.This assists students about the things that are important to them in life, career motivations, career interests and strengths they bring to a career. A report is sent to you.

Also available CV's, Job Search strategies and applications.

Website: Enquiry Form on website at www.careerwisewellington.co.nz

Contact: Catherine Shaw 021 1493761

careerwisewellington.co.nz

Brownies
Majong
Ukulele
Voice Arts
Dropin centre

Fitness and Wellness

Fitness & Wellness
Steady asU go
Ex 2 music
Saygo_edited.jpg

Steady as you Go

Gentle exercise group, for people aged 65 years and over. Helps with balance and fitness.

Mondays, 10.30am -11.30am 

Wednesdays, 12 noon-1pm

Contact: 

Mondays:  476 4968

Wednesdays: Ann 499 6646 or

Feldenkrais.jpg

Feldenkrais

An introductory series of easy guided Feldenkrais movement lessons. Suitable for everyone.
Tuesdays: 11.30-12.30


Contact: Theresa - 021315190 theresa.sawicka@gmail.com

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Pilates

Designed to help strengthen and lengthen muscles. Suitable for all abilities.
Wednesdays  9:15-10:15am

Friday 10-11am
Room 3 Upstairs


Contact: Chris Rice 021 738 955
Cost: $13 (or 5 pass for $60)

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Tai Chi

These classes are suitable for adults of any level of experience. Tai Chi helps to improve flexibility, concentration, balance and coordination.

Saturday, 8:30am and 10:30am  Room 3

Contact: 027 223 6188 or raypoy9@gmail.com (Ray Poy)

Cost: $10 per class

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Feldenkrais

Feldenkrais movement lessons improve posture, balance, coordination and breathing

Wednesdays, 10.30-11.30am
Meeting Room 3

Contact: Sue Field 027 466 7123 suefieldnelson@hotmail.com

Cost: $15

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Defender Krav Maga

Learn self defence, build confidence, stay fit and most importantly, have fun.

Our classes are inclusive, safe, and fun leaving you fully-equipped to use the skills we teach.

Enjoy your first two obligation free classes to decide if we are the right gym for you.

Wednesday 6:30-8pm

contact: info@defenderkravmaga.co.nz 

Daytime Belly Dancing

Karnak Belly Dance

Beginners and beyond. Focus on technique, drills and dance. Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm


Contact: Mandy 021 043 8536, Fernanda 021 23701625

mandylahatte@gmail.com

Cost: $20 per class

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Wildgoose Qi Gong 

Qigong is an ancient Chinese health exercise using gentle movement to develop internal energy, strengthen immunity and self healing through the circulation of Qi . Wild Goose Qigong will help you relax, deal with stress, become more flexible and improve balance and memory.

Tuesday 2-3pm Room 3

Contact: Sifu Cynthia Shaw 021 613 081; Cynthia.isabel.shaw@gmail.com

 

 

Beginners class Chen style Tai Chi  

Tuesday 3-3:30-PM 

Contact: Sifu Cynthia Shaw 021 613 081; Cynthia.isabel.shaw@gmail.com

Tai Chi for Beginners

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Low Impact Aerobics

A low impact exercise class that is perfect for seniors and people new to exercise.
Tuesdays, 10-11am
Meeting Room 3


Contact: Chris Rice 021 738955
Cost: $13 per session or $60 for 5

Yoga

​Enjoy Life Yoga class - Hatha Yoga

Beginner and intermediate yoga practitioners in a friendly learning environment

Friday 8:30-9:45am  Room 3

Contact: johndelahughes@gmail.com

or 021 251 7973.

Cost: First class free! $20 per class

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Community

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Karori Liaison Meetings

Group representatives and interested individuals are welcome/urged to attend. 

 

A time to find out what is happening in Karori and connect with other groups.


12.30pm on the 4th Monday of each month

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Plunket B4 School Check

The B4 School Check is a nationwide programme offering a free health and development check for 4-year-olds.
Regular Clinics are held on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month
 

Contact: : 0800 933 922.

Bookings times must be made directly with Plunket in advance.

Samoan Assembly of God

Contact: 027 424 8587

Sunday 10am

Language Skills

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Te Reo Māori Classes

Currently Beyond Basics te Reo Class. 

Tuesdays 5:30-7:30pm 


Contact: purenatereo@gmail.com 
 

image.png

Baby Sing and Sign

Stage 1 (6-14 months) course
The Stage 1 class is a fun, musical 10-week course, which introduces lots of useful signs using easily remembered songs.

Your learning is supported by amazing online materials you can share with siblings and partners, so they can join the signing journey with you and baby.

It also includes a term of our online @Home course which runs alongside the group classes.
We cover all the topics you need for your baby to communicate with you before speech, including:
* Feeding
* Bathtime
* Nappy changes
* Going out
* Bedtime
* Asking for help
And more... plus tons of nursery rhymes, musical fun and peek-a-boo games!

Tues: 12:30 - 1:30pm 


Education

AA defence driving course.jpg

AA Defensive Driving 

Attend the NZTA-approved AA Defensive Driving Course to fast track you to your full licence more quickly, increase your chances of passing your driving test first time around and become a safer driver.


Mondays and Wednesdays, 6.30-8.30pm
Youth Room

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Code Camp

CodeCamp allows boys & girls to develop 21st century skills in a fun and action packed & agile environment. We help develop confidence & initiative through design, creativity, solving problems & collaboration. 

Students get to create projects in a pretend tech company environment, where they create games, websites and build mobile apps. 

Our Programmes – Suitable for Ages 7 – 12


Contact: Peter 021 713714 

peter@codecamp.co.nz
Cost: $285 for 10 weeks 

Kate Shaw.jpg

Career Support

 

Career Counselling at CareerWise

Career Intelligence:

CareerWise offers an online Career assessment,  with Zoom discussion for mature workers, who are changing careers or returning to the workforce after a career break.

 

The assessment assists you with your competencies you bring to a workplace, fields of work , motivators, skills to grow in and life and work values that influence your working life. A report is sent to you.

CareerSmart:

CareerWise offers an online assessment to Secondary students Years11-13 and University undergraduates with Zoom discussion career decision making.This assists students about the things that are important to them in life, career motivations, career interests and strengths they bring to a career. A report is sent to you.

Also available CV's, Job Search strategies and applications.

Website: Enquiry Form on website at www.careerwisewellington.co.nz

Contact: Catherine Shaw 021 1493761

careerwisewellington.co.nz

Brownies
Majong
Ukulele
Voice Arts
Dropin centre

Fitness and Wellness

Fitness & Wellness
Steady asU go
Ex 2 music
Saygo_edited.jpg

Steady as you Go

Gentle exercise group, for people aged 65 years and over. Helps with balance and fitness.

Mondays, 10.30am -11.30am 

Wednesdays, 12 noon-1pm

Contact: 

Mondays:  476 4968

Wednesdays: Ann 499 6646 or

Exercise to music.jpg

Low Impact Aerobics

A low impact exercise class that is perfect for seniors and people new to exercise.
Tuesdays, 10-11am
Meeting Room 3


Contact: Chris Rice 021 738955
Cost: $13 per session or $60 for 5

Feldenkrais.jpg

Feldenkrais

An introductory series of easy guided Feldenkrais movement lessons. Suitable for everyone.
Tuesdays: 11.30-12.30


Contact: Theresa - 021315190 theresa.sawicka@gmail.com

Pilates 1.JPG

Pilates

Designed to help strengthen and lengthen muscles. Suitable for all abilities.
Wednesdays  9:15-10:15am

Friday 10-11am
Room 3 Upstairs


Contact: Chris Rice 021 738 955
Cost: $13 (or 5 pass for $60)

Tai chi8.JPG

Tai Chi

These classes are suitable for adults of any level of experience. Tai Chi helps to improve flexibility, concentration, balance and coordination.

Saturday, 8:30am and 10:30am  Room 3

Contact: 027 223 6188 or raypoy9@gmail.com (Ray Poy)

Cost: $10 per class

Sues Feldenkrais.jpg

Feldenkrais

Feldenkrais movement lessons improve posture, balance, coordination and breathing

Wednesdays, 10.30-11.30am
Meeting Room 3

Contact: Sue Field 027 466 7123 suefieldnelson@hotmail.com

Cost: $15

Qi Gong.jpg

Wildgoose Qi Gong 

Qigong is an ancient Chinese health exercise using gentle movement to develop internal energy, strengthen immunity and self healing through the circulation of Qi . Wild Goose Qigong will help you relax, deal with stress, become more flexible and improve balance and memory.

Tuesday 2-3pm Room 3

Contact: Sifu Cynthia Shaw 021 613 081; Cynthia.isabel.shaw@gmail.com

 

 

Beginners class Chen style Tai Chi  

Tuesday 3-3:30-PM 

Contact: Sifu Cynthia Shaw 021 613 081; Cynthia.isabel.shaw@gmail.com

Tai Chi for Beginners

image.png

Defender Krav Maga

Learn self defence, build confidence, stay fit and most importantly, have fun.

Our classes are inclusive, safe, and fun leaving you fully-equipped to use the skills we teach.

Enjoy your first two obligation free classes to decide if we are the right gym for you.

Wednesday 6:30-8pm

contact: info@defenderkravmaga.co.nz 

Community

community-meeting (1).jpg

Karori Liaison Meetings

Group representatives and interested individuals are welcome/urged to attend. 

 

A time to find out what is happening in Karori and connect with other groups.


12.30pm on the 4th Monday of each month

before school checks.JPG

Plunket B4 School Check

The B4 School Check is a nationwide programme offering a free health and development check for 4-year-olds.
Regular Clinics are held on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month
 

Contact: : 0800 933 922.

Bookings times must be made directly with Plunket in advance.

Samoan Assembly of God

Contact: 027 424 8587

Sunday 10am

Language Skills

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Te Reo Māori Classes

Currently Beyond Basics te Reo Class. 

Tuesdays 5:30-7:30pm 


Contact: purenatereo@gmail.com 
 

image.png

Baby Sing and Sign

Stage 1 (6-14 months) course
The Stage 1 class is a fun, musical 10-week course, which introduces lots of useful signs using easily remembered songs.

Your learning is supported by amazing online materials you can share with siblings and partners, so they can join the signing journey with you and baby.

It also includes a term of our online @Home course which runs alongside the group classes.
We cover all the topics you need for your baby to communicate with you before speech, including:
* Feeding
* Bathtime
* Nappy changes
* Going out
* Bedtime
* Asking for help
And more... plus tons of nursery rhymes, musical fun and peek-a-boo games!

Tues: 12:30 - 1:30pm 


Education

AA defence driving course.jpg

AA Defensive Driving 

Attend the NZTA-approved AA Defensive Driving Course to fast track you to your full licence more quickly, increase your chances of passing your driving test first time around and become a safer driver.


Mondays and Wednesdays, 6.30-8.30pm
Youth Room

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Code Camp

CodeCamp allows boys & girls to develop 21st century skills in a fun and action packed & agile environment. We help develop confidence & initiative through design, creativity, solving problems & collaboration. 

Students get to create projects in a pretend tech company environment, where they create games, websites and build mobile apps. 

Our Programmes – Suitable for Ages 7 – 12


Contact: Peter 021 713714 

peter@codecamp.co.nz
Cost: $285 for 10 weeks 

Kate Shaw.jpg

Career Support

 

Career Counselling at CareerWise

Career Intelligence:

CareerWise offers an online Career assessment,  with Zoom discussion for mature workers, who are changing careers or returning to the workforce after a career break.

 

The assessment assists you with your competencies you bring to a workplace, fields of work , motivators, skills to grow in and life and work values that influence your working life. A report is sent to you.

CareerSmart:

CareerWise offers an online assessment to Secondary students Years11-13 and University undergraduates with Zoom discussion career decision making.This assists students about the things that are important to them in life, career motivations, career interests and strengths they bring to a career. A report is sent to you.

Also available CV's, Job Search strategies and applications.

Website: Enquiry Form on website at www.careerwisewellington.co.nz

Contact: Catherine Shaw 021 1493761

careerwisewellington.co.nz

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