AROHANUI ART AND EDUCATION TRUST: September 2024

Wednesday 11 September 2024

Arohanui Art & Education Trust

Greerton Centre Blog

September 2024

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Quirks Café

is now up and running at Greerton on a Friday.

We have fun while learning new skills!

Making coffee and hot chocolate is a treat!

Donations welcome!

Our Winter wonderland was an amazing day!

We all worked hard creating decorations!

When it all got set up it was like a magical land!

We all had so much fun dancing and sipping on mocktails!

We would like to take this opportunity to say a BIG 'Thank You' to

Pub Charity Limited for our recent iPad purchase ...

Our Blogs

Adriaan's Blog

This may be a clue for our up and coming end of the year concert, but I’m not saying anything. All I can say, is that it’s going to be big and awesome an...
6 days ago
Alissa's Blog

I love these flowers so much. They're so pretty. So clever to make them with plastic bags
22 hours ago
Alysha's Blog

2 days ago
Ani Pene

I had fun going to the Greerton branch to watch a show of Belly dancing. The women were very entertaining and we gave belly dancing a go.
1 week ago
Bede's Blog

Today in literacy and numeracy I was practicing my handwriting. We went through the alphabet choosing a word for each letter. I worked so hard the entir...
2 days ago
Brooke's Blog

It has been a good week this week I been going out with every one and I’m really enjoying it helping were I can and look at my chicken I’m so artistic ...
1 week ago
Bruce's Blog

I had a great time flying a kite and having fun with my friends, listening to music in the sun at Ila Park. Bring on summer so I can do more of these co...
6 days ago
Bryn's Blog

So have really enjoy getting out and about wall the sun is out this is me at the top of one of the streets that goes up a steep hill
6 days ago
Carise K

Look at what I made, I liked the colour of these flowers.
22 hours ago
Carrie's Blog

I went out to the Citz club for lunch with my connect 20 mates. I ordered the fish burger with a side of chips but decided I didn't want the burger, I pu...
2 hours ago
Casey-Rose's Blog

Today in tactile I got to explore a big chunk of ice. There was a green block and a pink block. It was so cold. I used a hammer to smash it into piece...
22 hours ago
Christina's Blog

I learnt how to sew a dome on my pencil case today. It was very hard to thread the needle
2 days ago
Crimson's Blog

Hi its me Crimson today we went to anzac park and played bat down also I had fun on my favourite thing in the park the swing my big smile says ...
1 week ago
David's Blog

What a rewarding day reporting our seedlings into bigger pots, and boy they have taken off ! After that we went down to Mitre ten and gra...
1 week ago
Dean's Blog

22 hours ago
Duncan's Blog

I like being back at Arohanui and exploring different areas
6 days ago
Dylan's Blog

Dylan looking forward to his spaghetti and tomato based sauce 😋
2 days ago
Fiona's Blog

Puzzle solving, numbers AND story writing! I did it ALL today!
1 day ago
Gaylene's Blog

Kia ora its me Gayleen I went to the marble bar on Friday for frenz time we played pool and talked about things that made us happy we also learnt how to ha...
3 days ago
Grace's Blog

I enjoyed finding these green roses and making a beautiful bouquet for my Dad. I even snuck home an extra green piece of paper... shhhh
2 days ago
Hanna Adamson

Helping to make some yummy cookies to share and a cake to give to the workers next door for acts of kindness. Enjoying a nice cuppa tea at Greerton with ...
3 hours ago
Hannah's Blog

It was intresting on the tour at the Athenree homestead. It was like going back in time to when they didn't have any electricity. Everything was done by...
6 days ago
Isaac's Blog

I enjoyed coloring in this patu in lifeskills to celebrate Maori Language week.
6 days ago
Jack's Blog

We went to the library to see the skateboards. I loved reading the books out loud
22 hours ago
Jacob G's Blog

This morning we went out to Belvedere Reserve, it's the first time we have explored this Reserve and crossed a couple of bridges lucky we brough...
1 week ago
Jacob's Blog

22 hours ago
James' Blog

I was the dance master today! It was so much fun to let loose and dance hard!
1 day ago
Jason's Blog

Our 6 weekly lunch rolled around this week, I always look forward to joining my Connect 20 friends and socialising over a delicious meal. I ordered the Cit...
6 days ago
Jessica's Blog

Made a friend with a bird we talk for ages I told him my name and he was happy to meet me.but he talk way to much but was so cool to meet him
6 days ago
Jo Hobson

I’ve just been shopping for chocolates brownies recipe to make when I get back to the studio. Here I am paying for our groceries and getting a receipt.
1 day ago
Joe Kanagawa

5 days ago
Jonathan's Blog

Beautiful weather today for Sailability, the water was a little cold getting into the boat, but the sun was nice & warm. I also enjo having my lunch at S...
6 days ago
Joshua's Blog

Drama was so good today! Production day next week!!! Oh YEAH!!
1 day ago
Julie's Blog

I had such a good library outing this week. I found a nice couch to snuggle into and then I set off again to find an interesting book. I’m looked and lo...
5 days ago
Kate-Lyn's Blog

I’ve been prepping for the drama production that will happen in 2 weeks time. I’ll be the Dragon! Roarrrrrrrrrrrrrr
1 week ago
Kathryn's Blog

I had a lovely time at Connect 20 having yummy fish and chips for lunch! I even saw some old friends of mine who I went and socialized with.
23 hours ago
Katiana's Blog

Had a lovely morning at Quirks cafe at our Greerton Centre, I enjoyed a caramel slice and a can of coke, finished off with shooting hoop,
33 minutes ago
Keita's Blog

I’m having a walk on the beach at Maketu looking for shells.
1 day ago
Kimberly's Blog

I love my sensory board, lots of things to scratch and lots of butterflies. I also found some very cool tattoos, yeah
6 days ago
Krystal's Blog

Today we did things a little differently. I worked hard on my memory and puzzle solving! It was so fun
1 day ago
Kyra's Blog

I celebrated my birthday at the centre and it was an overwhelming day for me. I got to enjoy red velvet cake. Yipeeeeeeeee
1 week ago
Lenaire's Blog

I got some beautiful flowers today and enjoyed meeting Amy whis going to do some fun art work with me when I get back.
6 days ago
Lucy's Blog

I enjoyed doing my personal book now that there are cool photos of me to write about. This picture is from my first day when I made a real flower crown...
3 weeks ago
Luke's Blog

1 week ago
Maaria's Blog

Hey team, I'm still jchilling at home with the whanau.
2 weeks ago
Malcolm's Blog

1 week ago
Mark Penny's Blog

I love the red flowers, I enjoyed making them with plastic bags
22 hours ago
Marshall's Blog

Communication group this week, I learnt my way around an iPad, it’s easier than I thought and quite similar to the wiping I do on my power chair! At Bayf...
6 days ago
Matthew Warner's Blog

I checked out the Belvedere Reserve with some mates, we fed the ducks, geese and eels. I even spotted a couple of small toy boats in the water. It was ni...
6 days ago
Matthew Westernberg's Blog

Hi all. Im still away on holiday, but I look forward to catching up with all my friends and have fun!
1 week ago
Maxine's Blog

Helping to make some chocolate cookies and cake to take over next door to the worker for acts of kindness. Here I am at Greerton in Abilities unleashed m...
3 hours ago
Megan Macallister

I got creative this week making some monster art to go in my personal book. I had to blow different coloured paint blobs using a straw to make it look s...
3 weeks ago
Melissa's Blog

I got to enjoy a wonderful shoulder massage while all the hard cutting out was done for me. I enjoyed choosing the flowers for this beautiful bunch of fl...
2 days ago
Michael's Blog

Hi everbody it's me Michael today I played bingo at the Tauranga library with my friends we met new friendly people who also enjoyed the game I had fu...
2 hours ago
Michelle's Blog

This afternoon in jewellery with Amy I made this spoon out of a silver spoon it has a bird inside it, and I thought it was really beautiful.
6 days ago
Modz's Blog

I had a mean time dying some flax flowers in Te Whare Tapa Wha. They turned out very colorful.
23 hours ago
Moeata's Blog

I went to the citz club and had lunch with my connect 20 friends. I ordered the citz burger, it was huge and I enjoyed every little bit of it. The hot ch...
1 hour ago
Murray's Blog

Look at this waterfall on top of the hospital. I enjoyed going up up up in elevators
6 days ago
Nicole's Blog

I’m the Witch in drama and I believe I’m the best Witch there is! 2 more weeks until drama production and I’m super excited to perform for all our fri...
1 week ago
Nigel's Blog

Morena it's me Nikorima today was pamper day I had a back and shoulder massage my favourite part was the hand massage with the lovely rose smell I enjoye...
2 hours ago
Nikorima's Blog

Morena it's me Nikorima today was pamper day I had a back and shoulder massage my favourite part was the hand massage with the lovely rose smell I enjoye...
2 hours ago
Paul Griffin Blog

It was a nice feeling helping out at ou local opp shop, making it nice and tidy putting away clothing on the rack and tidy up the shoes.
5 days ago
Paul Luscombe

I found a real interesting book at the library today. It was great,!
2 days ago
Peter Williams Blog

I get to spend so much time on stage helping Kim manage everyone
1 day ago
Porcha's Blog

Here I am at the bowling club sinking some balls and hanging out with my friends. At work I labeled books and priced them up all so put them on the shelf...
6 days ago
Roger's Blog

Today I recycled my soft plastics at Pak n Save. I like this because it reduces my waste that would have gone to the landfill.
3 days ago
Rossalee's Blog

My first day back for 2023 and I’m straight into playing music and instruments and dancing. I was so happy to see my friends and look forward the year! ...
1 year ago
Roydon's Blog

The Great Greerton Show Was awesome and I loved singing my song. Sing it loud and proud
2 weeks ago
Sage's Blog

I’m helping out with the studio shopping.
1 day ago
Sam's Blog

Here I am, settling into my new role as “Special Agent Sam” well maybe, you’re going to have to come to our end of the year concert to discover what I do...
6 days ago
Sarah's Blog

Scott is a great dance patner
1 day ago
Scott's Blog

Had a nice morning in our Pamper day, I enjoyed getting a nice hand massage then painted nails on a hand picture in a colour of my choice.
26 minutes ago
Shelley C's Blog

We had our end of year Christmas Party. We made big big bubbles. And I got a poodle balloon and watched the puppet show. And my favourite of all, I got...
8 months ago
Shelley's Blog

I enjoyed inviting my friends to the Quantim vis Cafe for a special high tea party. There was a selection of 3 savory and 3 sweet treats and they were al...
3 months ago
Sherie's Blog

I really liked the ocean. And I enjoyed going for the walk. I even got to have a swing.
2 days ago
Simaika's Blog

Look! Look! A crane. What is he lifting up?
22 hours ago
Sophie's Blog

I've enjoyed maori language week. Listening to new maori words and maori music. I had fun getting involved in some putiputi flax weaving. Check out my c...
6 days ago
Susin's Blog

2 days ago
Suzanne's Blog

I had a fun time learning how to make Maori oven bread aka Takakau. We had it with butter and it was realying yummy.
23 hours ago
Taine's Blog

22 hours ago
Tame's Blog

22 hours ago
Tamzyn H

I was so happy with the boggy time today!
1 day ago
Tapae

I had a mean time helping make Māori oven bread/ Paraoa Takakau for Māori language week! It tasted so good.
2 hours ago
Tara Cruickshank

I had a great time singing waiata with my friends in kapahaka. Im getting awesome at doing the lead role in our 2 main songs.
2 days ago
Taylor Rogers

I have been practing my singing in I Sing lessons. I warm up my vocals and have learnt the lyrics to the song i will perform at the end of the year chris...
1 week ago
Te Atahere

I had fun fishing at Sulphur Point. My friends and I didnt catch any fish but we did come back with some fresh mussels.
1 week ago
Tegan Oxenham

I enjoyed slapping the water and throwing the sponges , it went everywhere
22 hours ago
Wendy's Blog

I enjoyed a lovely morning of pampering. I had my hands massaged with a beautiful body lotion, I also had my back and head massaged. What a treat!
1 hour ago

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