Current Happenings

Fundraising Fashion Parade

On Wednesday 9th May, The Kapiti Women’s Centre teamed up with Ballentynes Fashion Central to present a fashion parade of Ballentyne’s latest looks. It was a thoroughly enjoyable evening and a wonderful fundraiser for the finishing touches on the new building. Thank you to the lovely women of Ballentynes Paraparaumu, to our make up artists from Unichem Pharmacy at Kapiti Lights, and to the kind folk at Treasury Wine. Of course a big thank you also to the community who came along on Wednesday to support the event!

Term Two Courses Starting Soon, Register now!

Wow, it’s Term Two already! There are many great courses starting very soon at Kapiti Women’s Centre. These include Bike Basics, Chanting the Chakras, Harakeke Weaving, Self Defence, and Parenting. click here for more information. Phone the centre on 902 6222 to register your interest.

Our parenting programme Go Parent begins THIS FRIDAY (4 May)!

As well as practical parenting tools, this course helps you gain a deeper understanding of your own life experiences and how these might impact upon your relationships with your children. Past participants tell us this course was empowering, informative, and thought provoking. If you’re interested, don’t miss out! Phone the centre NOW to save your place on this course.

Go Parent: Fridays 9.15am – 11.45am for 9 weeks.

Raise The Roof!

Women of KWC gathered at the centre today to celebrate the addition of the roof to our new building. The builders joined us for a sausage sizzle, and to raise our glasses to the progress of this much anticipated project.

Term Two Courses

Registrations are now open for Term 2 Courses. Call the centre to register your interest or find out more.We are offering courses in Bike Basics, Self Defence, Harakeke Weaving, Parenting, and Chakra Sound Meditation. Click here for more course information.

Women and Anger Programme

Kapiti Living Without Violence is running a Women and Anger Programme on Monday mornings. The programme provides group education for women on how to manage their anger and make positive changes for themselves and their families.

When: Mondays beginning 23 April 2012, running for 9 weeks

Time: 9.15am-12pm

This programme takes place at Kapiti Women’s Centre, but is organised by Kapiti Living Without Violence. Please call Kapiti Living Without Violence to register for this course 04) 2981404

Centre Worker Training

KWC is seeking volunteers to join our wonderful team of Centre Workers. Volunteers will be trained to be great listeners, develop an awareness of issues that impact on women and learn option giving skills.

To learn more please come to an orientation at the Centre on Tuesday 24th April at 9.30am or Thursday 3rd May at 12.30pm.

The four week training programme will begin on the 8th May 2012.

The training is free, and registration is essential. Low cost childcare is available.

Bike Basics

Boost your cycling confidence and make riding more fun! This course will cover bike maintenance, cycle safety and effective riding such as correctly using your bike’s gears.

When: Tuesdays beginning 5 June 2012 for 4 sessions

Time: 12.30pm-2.30pm

Tutor: Jan Nisbet

Self Defence

All women of any age, level of ability and fitness can learn self defence. Self defence is about empowering women, realising our potential, feeling good about ourselves and taking care of ourselves in all manner of situations.

When: Tuesdays beginning 5 June 2012, for 4 sessions

Time: 9.30am-11.30am

Tutor: Karen Millane

Chanting the Chakras

This course provides an opportunity to discover the healing power of voice through chakra sound meditation, toning and chanting. Empower your singing voice and tonable skills in a relaxed environment.

When: Thursdays beginning 10 May 2012, running for 6 sessions

Time: 9.30am to 11.30am

Tutor: Rachel Morgan