2014 is just flying by and we are already planning for end of year functions. The centre managers have also started working on the new programmes which will start in January 2015.
Recently we have been able to purchase some new resources which are proving very popular.
Music equipment in the form of some very cool karaoke machines as well as a load of percussions instruments. I am am always impressed by the range of talents we have with the people we support.
We have also purchased a Sea horse Kontiki which is going to be used by all three centres and hopefully we will lucky enough to be able to send fish home with those who want to take part in this very cool activity.
The pottery is also proving very popular and people are getting pieces ready to exhibit their pieces in the annual Bethlehem Pottery exhibition in November.
With Christmas just around the corner don't forget to pop in to the Next Door Art Gallery and purchase a unique gift at a fantastic price or just pop in and say hi, we would love to see you.
Thursday 9 October 2014
Monday 31 March 2014
Fundraising
As
you would be aware the contracts we have to provide services do not cover the
extra costs we require to be able to deliver the high quality service we strive
to do on a daily basis. So we are always looking at different way of raising
the extra funds needed. Here are a couple of new initiative’s we have
introduced and hope that you support us and will tell everyone else you know to come support Arohanui and
the work we do.
The Next-Door Gallery
At
our Greerton Centre a space became available next door to our existing centre
so we have leased the ground floor and put in a designated pottery/art workshop
at the rear and in the front we have created an art gallery to display and sell
some of the art products that everyone has been doing.
We
have a wide range of mosaics, pottery and other art forms for sale at very reasonable
prices
We
also have a collection of pieces from the Bethlehem pottery club some donated and
some on commission which is something we want to encourage for any community
artist out there who would like somewhere to display and sell their works.
So
tell all your friends and family and pop into the Next-Door Gallery at our Greerton
centre and pick yourself up a piece of unique original art. The gallery is open
Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm.
All
money from sales will go directly back to the people we support and to assist
with buying art resources.
The Entertainment Book
Many
of you may be already aware of, and using the Entertainment Book which has
hundreds of valuable up to 50% off and 2 for 1 offers for many best
restaurants, arts, attractions, hotels, travel, shopping and more. I have been
using this book and can testify that you can get a lot more from it than the
cost of the book which is $60.
An
extra this year is they have gone mobile and you can download the app onto your
phone so you don’t have to carry the book about.
Arohanui
is now selling these books and will receive 20% from each sale. If you would
like to purchase one you can go to our website www.arohanuitrust.co.nz and
click on the tab support us.
Or
you can ring Gaye in our office on 579-4603 as we have some books for sale on
site.
Please
remember that we are a registered charitable trust and if you do wish to
purchase any art, an entertainment book or just make a donation you can claim
it back against your tax. Just let us know and we will arrange a receipt for
you.
Tuesday 21 January 2014
Back to work
After a well deserved break of three weeks everyone one is back on board fully rested and enthused for another great year.There is a number of activities planned over the next few weeks to make the most of the summer, so check out everyone's blogs to see what they are up to and feel free to leave a comment.
The 2013 year finished off with a bang with the Christmas party being a great success. The circus carnival theme was a big hit as was the fireworks at the end of the evening. Feedback from people was, that it was the best party ever. Our challenge will be how to match or top it for this year.
Arohanui Greerton has managed to secure a space adjoining the existing centre. This space will become a designated area for art, pottery and woodwork/renovation out the back with the front area becoming a gallery/gift shop open to the public. It is anticipated that this will open by the end of March so keep an eye out for the opening, tell all your friends and come and check it out. You will have the opportunity to purchase some fantastic art craft and gifts and a very reasonable price knowing that your money will be going back to people we support.
We will also be happy to display and sell peoples art and craft from the community so if you are looking for somewhere to display your wares please do not hesitate to get in touch.
You can contact Peter on 07 579-4603
After a well deserved break of three weeks everyone one is back on board fully rested and enthused for another great year.There is a number of activities planned over the next few weeks to make the most of the summer, so check out everyone's blogs to see what they are up to and feel free to leave a comment.
The 2013 year finished off with a bang with the Christmas party being a great success. The circus carnival theme was a big hit as was the fireworks at the end of the evening. Feedback from people was, that it was the best party ever. Our challenge will be how to match or top it for this year.
Arohanui Greerton has managed to secure a space adjoining the existing centre. This space will become a designated area for art, pottery and woodwork/renovation out the back with the front area becoming a gallery/gift shop open to the public. It is anticipated that this will open by the end of March so keep an eye out for the opening, tell all your friends and come and check it out. You will have the opportunity to purchase some fantastic art craft and gifts and a very reasonable price knowing that your money will be going back to people we support.
We will also be happy to display and sell peoples art and craft from the community so if you are looking for somewhere to display your wares please do not hesitate to get in touch.
You can contact Peter on 07 579-4603
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