Tiny Tots at Richmond Library
Stories, songs and rhymes for Preschoolers of all ages.
Every Tuesday in August from 10am – 10.30am.
Add comment July 29th, 2006
Archive for July, 2006
Active Movement workshops for August-October
Active Movement Workshops for parents and caregivers plus children:
Bring your Baby
Encouraging Movement in Babies (Birth to Crawling)
Wednesday 23rd August 1230 – 130pm
Richmond Regional Resource Centre
Bring your Baby
Encouraging Movement in Active Crawling Babies (Crawling to Walking)
Thursday 31 August 1130 – 1230pm
Richmond Regional Resource Centre
For Teachers and Caregivers and parents but no children:
Encouraging upper body development in under 5’s
Monday 21st August 5 -7 pm
Richmond Regional Resource Centre
Encouraging Balance, Swinging and Spinning in under 5’s
Thursday 24th August 5-7 pm
Richmond Regional Resource Centre
Encouraging Movement in Babies
Thursday 14th September 6pm – 8pm
Richmond Resource Centre
This course is designed for Teachers, caregivers parents working with babies from birth to walking
Registration essential (Bring a Doll)
Tessa Rose Workshops
“Love the Beat”
Date: Wednesday 18th October
Where: Saxton Field Sports Complex
Time: 530 – 730 pm
Cost: $30.00 per person
“Parachutes and More”
Date: Thursday 19th October
Where: Richmond Resource Centre
9 Cambridge Terrace Richmond
Time: 5—7 pm
Cost: $30.00 per person
Add comment July 25th, 2006
Brigid’s CPR & Choking class
Thanks so much to Natalie (& Jessica!) for coming along to train us in Infant CPR. We learned lifesaving techniques and practiced our skills on the dummies. Thanks also to Brigid for your amazing spread of homemade baking and for hosting the group this week. It was also wonderful to have Gerd and Astrid back after their long trip away. Congratulations to Pam for finally getting Georgie to take a bottle!
Next Get-together
Mum’s Monday Walk:
Rabbit Island (park at Nelson end)
10am Monday 31 July
Adrienne: 021.480.212We will walk Mel’s normal route – parking at the Nelson end of the tracks and walking for 20-30 minutes on the tracks and then coming back via the beach. Bring buggies! If you arrive later than 10.10am – try and catch up to us!
Future meetings are planned including a walk along the river and coffee at Kafiene now that it’s open on Mondays - Pam is going to arrange that one. We will meet sometime in September at Whitnie & Ayla’s new house…. if you didn’t already know, Whitnie is now living in Hope. We are looking for ideas or hosts for 7 & 14 of August.
If you have an interesting idea for an outing somewhere baby-friendly – let Adrienne know. You may check ahead on the schedule by selecting the “Schedule” button on the menu above. Volunteer to host by sending email to Adrienne.
Add comment July 24th, 2006
6 month reunion dinner
We had an awesome night out (without our wee ones!) to celebrate the first 6 months of parenthood!
Add comment July 24th, 2006
playgym classes
For babies 3 months to crawling.
Classes for 4 Weeks Cost $30.00
Monday 31st July 2006 – 21st August 2006 between 12md – 1pm
Bring your baby and a blanket to Just Gymnastics
Coaching Resource Centre
9 Cambridge Street, Richmond
For enquiries and to enrol phone Steve or Linda on 546 6013
Rhythm, dance, massage, moving to music and exercises to enhance quality of movement in your baby.
Add comment July 24th, 2006
Lorene’s House
We had a fabulous time at Lorene’s house - her unique catering style always impresses us! Lots of talk about when our next round of babies should arrive – how exciting! Don’t forget our Parent’s Centre Monday Night Class Reunion Dinner at Trailways this Saturday 22nd July at 7.30pm. They have a great mid-winter Christmas menu: 2 course dinner for $31.00 and 3 course dinner for $36.00 (approx). Contact Lorene (lorene05@hotmail.com) for more information or to sign up.
Thanks to Brigid for arranging this weeks Infant CPR & Choking class after our Parent’s Centre one fell through. Natalie will be taking the class and then Brigid suggests people can bring buggies and/or front packs so if the weather’s fine we could do a bush walk after the class. Please also bring a gold coin donation as she would like to get Natalie a petrol voucher for her time and effort. It will be very causal with coffee and cake (maybe, if you’re lucky) provided!
Infant CPR & Choking Class:
Brigid’s Parents House
10am Monday 24 July
51 Brabant Drive, Ruby Bay
540.2239
Directions: Drive along Ruby Bay, Stafford Drive, past the dairy, just before you reach the 100km sign and opposite the public toilets turn left up PineHill Heights. Then turn first right (straight away) onto Brabant Drive, up the hill. My parents are number 51 on the left. Plenty of parking.
Future meetings are planned including a Rabbit Island walk on 31 July; a walk along the river and coffee at Kafiene now that it’s open on Mondays - Pam is going to arrange that one. We will meet sometime in September at Whitnie & Ayla’s new house…. if you didn’t already know, Whitnie is now living in Hope. We are looking for ideas or hosts for 7 & 14 of August.
If you have an interesting idea for an outing somewhere baby-friendly – let Adrienne know. You may check ahead on the schedule by selecting the “Schedule” button on the menu above. Volunteer to host by sending email to Adrienne.
Add comment July 20th, 2006
Baby Monitor…
Just wondering if any of you have a baby monitor you want to sell or know of anyone who does…contact me at meloniec@xtra.co.nz.
Cheers, Mel
Add comment July 12th, 2006
Jill’s House
A very sad farewell to Jill & Luke - we’ve grown very fond of them and will miss them when they move to Auckland this weekend. Jill mentioned she will keep up-to-date with our progress on this website and will send us a photo of Luke now and then to post an update. Thanks for the lovely welcome and hosting at Jill’s home – the music was really fun and certainly got the babies singing! I don’t think I’ve heard them all so vocal at Mum’s group – Ayla’s squeals of delight during the Hokey Tokey were classic!
Next Get-Together:
Mum’s Monday
10am Monday 17 July
Lorene’s House
82 Bishopdale Ave, Nelson
548.7611 | 027.332.5171
Future meetings are planned including a walk along the river and coffee at Kafiene now that it’s open on Mondays - Pam is going to arrange that one. We will meet sometime in September at Whitnie & Ayla’s new house…. if you didn’t already know, Whitnie is now living in Hope. We are looking for ideas or hosts for 24 & 31 of July.
If you have an interesting idea for an outing somewhere baby-friendly – let Adrienne know. You may check ahead on the schedule by selecting the “Schedule” button on the menu above. Volunteer to host by sending email to Adrienne
Add comment July 10th, 2006
Plunket News from Vanessa O’Brien
Hi Everyone, Fantastic news all around. I have attached this terms newsletter for you which includes some great opportunities for you. We have HEAVILY discounted Aquatic Centre Classes just for you and some for baby coming in October also. Not to mention this terms Parent Ed classes which include some of our most popular classes some of you missed last time.
Anyway check it all out and email me to make bookings (email is always a more reliable and prompt way of getting hold of me);
Please include:
Your Name
Your Child’s Name
Your Child’s age
Your contact phone number
Email address
Please include all of these details if you are booking on someone else’s behalf also. Thanks from Vanessa O’Brien
Coming up in Plunket this term…
Term 3 SKIP Session times are in for our popular FREE Parent ed classes. All sessions are held at the Nelson Plunket Volunteer Rooms in Paru Paru Rd Fridays between 10am – 11am. Bookings for all swim classes and parent ed email Vanessa O’Brien at stuartmay@orcon.net.nz or 03 539 4590.
Baby Sign Language – 11th August Felicity Maera gives a basic class in communicating with your baby through sign.
Music and Movement – 18th August – a fantastic way to both bond with and develop your child.
Better Child Photography – 25th August Geri Sheppard offers hints to give you that professional look when taking your own photos
CPR & Child Safety – 1st September Red Cross help you brush up CPR and response to basic child illnesses.
Toddler Talk – 8th September. Plunket Karitane Nurse Julia de Weck offers her ideas and experience when dealing with all issues toddler from toilet training to teething.
Raising Boys – 15 September. Phil Chapman discusses the issues and things to be aware of when raising boys.
Swim Safety Sessions Richmond – Nelson Plunket and the fabulous Lisa at the ASB Aquatic Centre are pleased to announce the return of our Swim Safety lessons for under fives. The dates may be adjusted nearer the time but this is to give you advanced warning:
Under Twos Sessions
Mon Oct 9th 1230pm
Tues Oct 10th 1230pm
Thur Oct 12th 1230pm
Fri Oct 13th 5pm
Over Twos Sessions
Tues Oct 10th 1pm
Thur Oct 12th 1pm
The over twos sessions are being run right after the under twos sessions to accommodate those of you who have a child in more than one age group. Plunket has subsidized half the cost and we are pleased to tell you that you only have to pay a minimal $3
Always on in Nelson…
We have two awesome FREE playgroups available for you to bring your children along to at the Nelson Volunteer Rooms in Paru Paru Rd. These are a great opportunity to meet other parents and wear out those eager tots and toddlers. Our starter group PINS is run on the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month. This is mainly for babies and tots under 18months. The other playgroup we run is for toddlers. Toddler playgroup is run every Wednesday from 10am – 12pm and is an awesome chance for you to relax with a coffee while the kids go mad with the toys and outdoor play equipment.
A huge thank you to our volunteers who run all of these initiatives in their own time. Vanessa Hatton (Toddler group and Parent Ed). Kelli Warren (PINS/Toddler group and Parent Ed). Masae Bletsoe (Toddler group and Parent Ed). Victoria Stockdale (Toddler group and parent Ed)
*Help Wanted* We would love to be able to offer are our Monday morning PINS group every Monday instead of two days a month. If you have every second Monday free to work in with Kelli Warren we’d love to hear from you. Contact Marg Rossiter5@xtra.co.nz
BIG THANKS TO… All those who supported us during the Radiothon with donations at the coin trail and the polar dip. A special thanks to HARCOURTS, SMITH CITY, MITRE 10 MEGA, CAN PLAN AND THE MOTUEKA PUB for our larger donations.
*Father Wanted*
Plunket wishes to create a role for an extroverted man to assist in taking Antenatal classes for fathers. At this stage the role is purely in the developmental stages but the goal would be to have this man fully trained to take two or three ante natal classes per term mainly discussion based assisting in preparation for fatherhood. We are also looking to develop this into postnatal classes taken in conjunction with our parent ed course. Philip Chapman will be helping us to create and monitor this position and full support and training would be provided. This would also be a paid role. So if you are interested in this position or wish to make some suggestions on what you would’ve liked to have had more info on as a father before your baby came along please contact us with your input.
Also we are always looking for…
Ways to make our organization more accessible to all caregivers of our under fives. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have ideas or would like help getting an initiative off the ground. And in case you are interested in helping out be it once in a while or as a full blown volunteer, here are some of the things we are looking for (you can add your name to just one type of list and ask not to be contacted for anything else and you can ask not to be contacted again at any time)
Anyway check it all out and email me to make bookings (email is always a more reliable and prompt way of getting hold of me);
Please include:
Your Name
Your Child’s Name
Your Child’s age
Your contact phone number
Email address
Please include all of these details if you are booking on someone else’s behalf also. Thanks from Vanessa O’Brien
Coming up in Plunket this term…
Term 3 SKIP Session times are in for our popular FREE Parent ed classes. All sessions are held at the Nelson Plunket Volunteer Rooms in Paru Paru Rd Fridays between 10am – 11am. Bookings for all swim classes and parent ed email Vanessa O’Brien at stuartmay@orcon.net.nz or 03 539 4590.
Baby Sign Language – 11th August Felicity Maera gives a basic class in communicating with your baby through sign.
Music and Movement – 18th August – a fantastic way to both bond with and develop your child.
Better Child Photography – 25th August Geri Sheppard offers hints to give you that professional look when taking your own photos
CPR & Child Safety – 1st September Red Cross help you brush up CPR and response to basic child illnesses.
Toddler Talk – 8th September. Plunket Karitane Nurse Julia de Weck offers her ideas and experience when dealing with all issues toddler from toilet training to teething.
Raising Boys – 15 September. Phil Chapman discusses the issues and things to be aware of when raising boys.
Swim Safety Sessions Richmond – Nelson Plunket and the fabulous Lisa at the ASB Aquatic Centre are pleased to announce the return of our Swim Safety lessons for under fives. The dates may be adjusted nearer the time but this is to give you advanced warning:
Under Twos Sessions
Mon Oct 9th 1230pm
Tues Oct 10th 1230pm
Thur Oct 12th 1230pm
Fri Oct 13th 5pm
Over Twos Sessions
Tues Oct 10th 1pm
Thur Oct 12th 1pm
The over twos sessions are being run right after the under twos sessions to accommodate those of you who have a child in more than one age group. Plunket has subsidized half the cost and we are pleased to tell you that you only have to pay a minimal $3
Always on in Nelson…
We have two awesome FREE playgroups available for you to bring your children along to at the Nelson Volunteer Rooms in Paru Paru Rd. These are a great opportunity to meet other parents and wear out those eager tots and toddlers. Our starter group PINS is run on the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month. This is mainly for babies and tots under 18months. The other playgroup we run is for toddlers. Toddler playgroup is run every Wednesday from 10am – 12pm and is an awesome chance for you to relax with a coffee while the kids go mad with the toys and outdoor play equipment.
A huge thank you to our volunteers who run all of these initiatives in their own time. Vanessa Hatton (Toddler group and Parent Ed). Kelli Warren (PINS/Toddler group and Parent Ed). Masae Bletsoe (Toddler group and Parent Ed). Victoria Stockdale (Toddler group and parent Ed)
*Help Wanted* We would love to be able to offer are our Monday morning PINS group every Monday instead of two days a month. If you have every second Monday free to work in with Kelli Warren we’d love to hear from you. Contact Marg Rossiter5@xtra.co.nz
BIG THANKS TO… All those who supported us during the Radiothon with donations at the coin trail and the polar dip. A special thanks to HARCOURTS, SMITH CITY, MITRE 10 MEGA, CAN PLAN AND THE MOTUEKA PUB for our larger donations.
*Father Wanted*
Plunket wishes to create a role for an extroverted man to assist in taking Antenatal classes for fathers. At this stage the role is purely in the developmental stages but the goal would be to have this man fully trained to take two or three ante natal classes per term mainly discussion based assisting in preparation for fatherhood. We are also looking to develop this into postnatal classes taken in conjunction with our parent ed course. Philip Chapman will be helping us to create and monitor this position and full support and training would be provided. This would also be a paid role. So if you are interested in this position or wish to make some suggestions on what you would’ve liked to have had more info on as a father before your baby came along please contact us with your input.
Also we are always looking for…
Ways to make our organization more accessible to all caregivers of our under fives. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have ideas or would like help getting an initiative off the ground. And in case you are interested in helping out be it once in a while or as a full blown volunteer, here are some of the things we are looking for (you can add your name to just one type of list and ask not to be contacted for anything else and you can ask not to be contacted again at any time)
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Media liaison to work with the paper and radio promoting Plunkets profile
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Help with baking for future stalls
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Collect for appeal or deliver pamphlets or selling door to door (chocolates etc)
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Facilitate or help with Parent Ed classes
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Computer skills for compiling newsletters etc
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Child minding at the aquatic centre for the Piggy Back scheme (45mins on a Tues morn school term time only)
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Fundraising ideas and implementation
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Setting up a social committee for activities.
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Facilitating playgroups
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Fathers wanted to run dad/family orientated activities
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Phone tree co-coordinator (contacting other parents with details of upcoming events/services)
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Grandparents/alternative caregivers to run support services for those who aren’t birth parents
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ESOL/immigrant playgroup co-coordinator for migrant families new to Nelson
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Maori/Pacific island event co-coordinators/helpers to run events for our island community.
Please contact Marg Rossiter5@xtra.co.nz if you are able to help with any of these things or have ideas of your own you would love to see us get under way with.
The discount is here…
Plunket and Rosie at the ASB Aquatic Centre have finally got together and brought you the discount you’ve been waiting for… Piggy Back Classes – for just $5 and more. We have the offer of the year for you from ASB Aquatic, SPARC and of course us here at Plunket. We have finally made available a concession card exclusive to Plunket service users. The classes usually retail for $10 each but thanks to generous subsidies from us and Rosie at the Aquatic Centre we can offer you a 6 session card for just $25 (LESS THAN HALF PRICE!!!) That’s five sessions at $5 each and one for FREE! Piggy Back classes are a chance for you to get active and back into shape. Held every Tuesday (during term time only) at 10am It involves a 45min walk with baby in pushchair or backpack then the staff at the Aquatic Centre mind baby for you while you do an aqua aerobics class or swim lengths. At this stage there are only 60 cards so please act quickly to avoid disappointment contact Vanessa O’Brien at stuartmay@orcon.net.nz or 03 539 4590 to order yours.
1 comment July 10th, 2006
Swimming Classes
Ayla, Isaac, Poppy & Shannon are all signed up for a wonderful swimming class on Saturday mornings at the Hospital Hydrotherapy pool. Tracy Rogers from KindieSwim (548-8458) runs the classes and she is awesome. It is a 10 week course for $95.
Add comment July 9th, 2006
Small Groups
The girls all got together at Melissa’s house and had a good play in front of the fire. Melissa’s mega-carrot cake was delicious and the view from her living room was well worth the walk up the hill!
The boys had a more energetic time with a walk along the beach and then cake at Julie’s house in Ruby Bay.
This week we are going to have some musical fun at Jill’s house in Nelson. This will be her and Luke’s last Mum’s group get-together before they leave Nelson for Auckland! Bring along a CD of your wee one’s favourite song – or be prepared to sing it yourself…. we will go around the circle and do some singing and actions before we have a cuppa.
Next Get-Together
Mums Monday: Music Morning
10:00am Monday 10 July
Jill’s house
6 Alfred Street , Nelson
539-1147 or 027.201.1105
Directions: You get our house by driving down Vanguard Street and Alfred Street is opposite the Old General Store (Victory Square area). We are 3rd house from the bottom. You will see our red station wagon out on the street. Walk up the path that has the letter box that is shaped as a number 6 (tacky I know!). Look forward to seeing you then.
Future meetings are planned including meeting at Lorene’s house in Bishopdale on 17 July. We are looking for ideas or hosts for 24 & 31 of July.
If you have an interesting idea for an outing somewhere baby-friendly – let Adrienne know. You may check ahead on the schedule by selecting the “Schedule” button on the menu above. Volunteer to host by sending email to Adrienne
Add comment July 7th, 2006
