Learn English from MIT in 2023. See below for enrolment dates and places.
People using the facilities:
Manukau Institute of Technology – free English Classes
Auckland Korean Methodist Church
Lollipops Educare
Dance and Arts Therapy NZ
South Korean Performing Arts Group
Shalom Choir
Minismiles Photography
RESPECT
Rainbow Senior Group and Choir
Auckland Korean Methodist Church
The Korean congregation worship services are held on Sunday at 1 pm and Wednesday at 7.30 pm. Morning prayers Monday-Friday at 5.30 am. Secondary school members meet for study and fellowship on Friday evenings at 7 pm. Youth on Saturday evenings at 5pm.
Rainbow Korean Group
The Rainbow Club provides group activities for older Korean adults. Between 50-70 Korean seniors gather for fellowship, exercise, singing, education on healthy lifestyles and English conversation classes.
The group meets every Wednesday (during school terms) between 10.00am and 2pm in the Takapuna Methodist Church hall.
Activities such as gentle aerobic exercise, dance or yoga are a regular part of each session.
The English conversation classes are popular and the weekly singing sessions include learning the NZ anthem in Maori and English. A team of 23 volunteers help run the club and cook a nutritious Korean style lunch for the members.
For more information please contact Mo Shin (Rainbow Club Coordinator) on 027 417 8500.
Lollipops Educare
Situated in the house next door to the church is the Lollipops Child Care Centre.
Lollipops employ a special team of 10 qualified, motivated, full-time staff ready to meet your child’s every need. Facilities include separate play areas for babies, toddlers and over 2s, separate outdoor play areas for younger and older children, and an adjoining 100sqm children’s playland which is great in wet weather or when the sun starts to burn.
Open from 7:45 am to 6 pm Monday to Friday, 52 weeks of the year excluding public holidays.
Please call for any further enquiries.
1 Tennyson Avenue, Takapuna PO Box 331-463, Takapuna
Phone: 09 488 9220
Mobile: 021 393 650
Email: takapuna@lollipopseducare.co.nz
Centre Manager: Carla Ornelas
Dance and Arts Therapy NZ
Dance & Arts Therapy New Zealand offers the Dance 4 Us programme on Thursdays 10.30-11.30am throughout the school term at Takapuna Methodist Church.
Dance 4 Us is a therapeutic, community-focused programme designed to support adults and young adults with disabilities (including Cerebral Palsy, Downs Syndrome, cognitive delays & physical disabilities – wheelchairs and mobility issues).
By participating in Dance 4 Us, attendees develop a further sense of belonging along with experiencing being part of a positive, accepting community. Attendees are given opportunities to discover their own unique talents and strengths, as well as the chance to learn and value cultural diversity. Sessions are drop-in style, koha entry. All sessions are led by a qualified Dance Movement Therapist and can have up to 30 individuals.
Manukau Institute of Technology
Learn English for free with Manukau Institute of Technology in 2023.
See below for dates and times of enrolment and more information.
Skills for Everyday Life: Friendly classes for people wanting to improve their English Language skills for everyday life, study or work. For more information please contact Silvia Lung: silvia.lung@manukau.ac.nz or Vanessa Lewis: Vanessa.lewis@manukau.ac.nz .