That's the end of 2009 folks

With Spanish for Beginners nearly finished, and only a couple of weeks to go for NZ Sign Language, that's our courses over for yet another semester.
We hope that you enjoyed our offerings.

The programme for next semester is nearly ready for the printers and will be despatched over the Christmas break.
The office reopens 18th January ready to take your bookings for the even wider range of courses being offered, the first for next year starting on February 8th.

Those of you who are members, the Members Function is this coming Friday, 4th December, ring the Office on 293 8077 and let Kathy know if you are coming along, as we would like to know beforehand for catering purposes.

November 2009 Courses

As we wind down for the year there are three final courses starting in November.

Bus trip to Pencarrow - the Pencarrow Lighthouse is one of Wellington’s landmarks with a fascinating history. Join WEA on a trip to one of the region’s wildest and most beautiful places to enjoy views and wildlife. BYO lunch, walking shoes and wear suitable clothing.

“To the bitter end”. Bob Stott, journalist, editor and publisher, will explore the origin of this and many other sayings, clichés and catchwords that have helped to enrich the English language. Saturday 14th November 2-4pm at Paraparaumu Library.

On Sunday 15th November, a talk by Gael Ferguson, KCDC, will use issues about climate to examine decisions being made locally about the environment and how to deal with climate change.
This Environmental Ethics course is our final one for the year, and at the moment, numbers are light, so if you are thinking of attending, please enrol now rather than turn up on the day and find it has been cancelled because we didn't know you were coming.

Details on all courses can be found on our website.
Online enrolments are possible, with payment by direct debit (instructions sent with your enrolment acknowledgement), by post, or in person at the office.
Note that we do prefer enrolments and payment is made at least two days prior to a course in order to make decisions as to course viability.

956 Paint from the right side of the brain

There were insufficient numbers for the course Paint from the right side of the brain, so it has been cancelled.

980: Beginners Italian

Unfortunately, the Beginners Italian course scheduled to start next week, has had to be cancelled due to the tutor advising she is no longer available to run the course at this time.
Those enrolled will be notified.
We may be able to reschedule the course for next semester, watch out for the Jan-Jun brochure later in this year.

Stop Press: we may be able to negotiate a different day/time for the course to continue, but suspect this could be rather hard to coordinate at this late stage.

979:Spanish for beginners

It is confirmed that the course Spanish for beginners is scheduled to start 15th October, instead of the advertised 8th.
Participants have previously been notified of the possible date change.

The American Crime Novel

Unfortunately, because of the ill health of one of the presenters, we have had to cancel The American Crime Novel course scheduled for 8 Nov.
Watch next semseter's programme for its possible return to our offerings.

Early October Courses

Introducing the courses starting in the next week or so:
For further details ring Kathy on 293 8077 for a brochure, collect one from the library, or read about them on our website. On-line enrolments are possible.

Eugene Onegin is the subject of Peter Baillie’s popular talk on up-coming operas. The story of a dreamy country girl who falls for her ideal man only to be rejected, is set in fashionable St. Petersberg. The colourful music of Tchaikovsky reflects the contrasts of Pushkin’s novel. A not-to-be-missed event. October 4th at 2-4pm, Parklands Hall, Waikanae, just in time for the Wellington season of the opera.

A fascinating course by Peter Jackson, psychologist, looks at all those aspects of the senses that you wish you understood. It’s just an introduction to psychology but it will leave you wanting to know more. Six Tuesday’s from 6th October, 2-4pm at Paraparaumu Library. If you haven't yet enrolled, we would appreciate advance notice of your intention to attend as numbers may not be sufficient to proceed.

Did you know there was a Parrot Ranch in Levin? A bus trip run by the WEA on 8th October will visit the Ranch for a guided tour of the 300+ species of these colourful exotic birds from all over the world.

Starting shortly: beginners courses in Spanish and Italian.

Details on all courses can be found on our website.
Online enrolments are possible, with payment by direct debit (instructions sent with your enrolment acknowledgement), by post, or in person at the office.
Note that we do prefer enrolments and payment is made at least two days prior to a course in order to make decisions as to course viability.

Life Member

Last night past and present Committee members were pleased to meet to celebrate the presentation of Life Membership of the Kapiti Coast WEA to Basil Pritchett who has recently retired from the Committee, latterly in the role of Treasurer, but having served for many years in various positions, the Minutes first recording his appointment as Secretary-Organiser in November 1993 for 10 hours per week for an initial period of 3 months.
Basil's knowledge and expertise will be missed, but he will no doubt be seen around attending many of the courses he has helped make possible over the years.

953: Happiness, Healing , Health

Owing to insufficient enrolments, this course, due to start 2 Sept, has been cancelled

Music Appreciation - delayed a week

Circumstances beyond our control have resulted in the Music Appreciation course, scheduled to start this coming Wednesday, 2nd Sept, being put back a week.
It will now start the following week, Wednesday, 9th Sept instead, taking the 10 week course through to the 11th November.

All enrolled participants have been notified.

Upcoming Courses for August/September

WEA has some exciting new courses in this session. Ring Kathy on 293 8077 for a brochure, collect one from the library, or read about them on our website.

WEA’s ‘coffee and craft’ courses are proving very popular. Held in the warm friendly atmosphere of the Farmyard Café at Lindale, the next one shows you how to make a book. Tuesday 25 August at 10am, $12 including coffee and a scone.

‘Love’s Labour's Lost’ is Shakespeare’s freshest early comedy, full of wit and irony. Join the fun in WEA’s popular Shakespeare course, starting 25 August 2-4pm.

Is an organic business a niche market of the way of the future and is it sustainable? Take this opportunity to find out from the managing director of a successful organic retail company. Sunday 30 August, 2pm.

WEA’s popular Music Appreciation course starts on Wednesday 2 September at 9.45am. Join tutor Jane Godfrey as she explores music from Europe and South America, but be quick, places filling up.

Stories about the Trojan wars and that heroic age are depicted in Homer’s brilliant epic poetry. Popular historian Dr. Matthew Trundle will be exploring the Iliad and the Odessey on two Sundays 6 & 13 September, 1.30-4pm. Don’t miss these great talks.

Anthony Dreaver will be continuing his historical exploration of Wellington’s west coast on 10 and 17 September, plus a field trip on 19 September. See our beautiful part of the country with fresh eyes.

Own a bike? Learn how to maintain it in tip-top condition with cycle technician, Matthew Nicol. Monday 14 September, 6.30- 9 pm at the ‘On yer bike’ shop.

Literature for fun. Join Amanda Hanan, teacher, writer and performer, to read and enjoy a popular New Zealand play. Bring out the creator in you! Four Fridays, 16 September – 9 October.

Details on all courses can be found on our website.
Online enrolments are possible, with payment by direct debit (instructions sent with your enrolment acknowledgement), by post, or in person at the office.
Note that we do prefer enrolments and payment is made at least two days prior to a course in order to make decisions as to course viability.

Spanish - likely change of start date

Our Spanish for Beginners Course, advertised as due to start 8th Oct, may be delayed a week until the 15th October.
Those enrolled will be/have been notified.

960: Your Town, Our Town

Due to insufficient enrolments, this course has been cancelled.

We've been promoted

Rest assured that Your City Our City, as publicised in the Kapiti Observer, Thurs Jul 23rd, is actually 960: Your Town, Our Town (starts 5th August, enrol now to reserve a place).

Are you as fed up with the cold as I am?

If so, it may be that there is a solution out there!

A great way to beat boredom is to find out a bit about World Beliefs!

Kapiti Coast WEA has a course coming up on Sunday 2 Aug on Shintoism.
It will be held from 2 – 4pm in the Kapiti Community Centre, Ngahina St, Paraparaumu.
There is also a second dip into this field on Sunday 9 August at 1.30pm when the focus will be on Hinduism – bringing the chance to find out where Yoga fits in – as well as many other facets of this fascinating Religion.

So – How do you enrol?
Visit our web site and enrol online and pay by direct credit
or ring (04) 293 8077, to speak to our Administrator who can arrange it all for you!
And – you can even pay by credit card over the phone!

Have fun and give it a go!

Introducing our new Coordinator/Administrator

Kathy Livingstone has recently accepted the position of Coordinator/Administrator for the Kapiti Coast WEA and will be based in the Waikanae office in the Community Centre, Aputa Place, Waikanae from Monday 27th July.

Read about Kathy on our Press Releases page.

And note that our office is now open from 10am until 1pm.

954: Draw From the Right Side of the Brain

Was due to start Friday 24th July: Insufficient enrolments to cover costs, course cancelled.

NB course viability decisions have to be made at latest two days prior to the commencement of the course. It is therefore advisable that if you are thinking of taking one of our courses that you enroll at least two days before the start date in order that we can see what the level of interest in each course is, AND can contact intending participants if necessary.
If we don't know you are intending to come to a course, we cannot readily advise you of any changes, such as venue or time.

955: Mixed Media Painting and Drawing

Venue has changed to the Weaving Whare at the end of Tilley Rd, Paekakariki (was to be at Rita King Cottage, Raumati Beach).

In addition, as all participants have been advised, there will be an additional $10 charge for course materials to help cover costs.

965: Gift Your Stories To Your Family

Was due to start Wednesday 22th July: Insufficient enrolments to cover costs, course cancelled.

960: Your Town, Our Town

The dates/times in your brochure should have read:
5 weeks: Wednesdays 5, 12 and 26th August 6 - 9pm; Saturday 15 August 10am - 3pm; Saturday 22 August 10am -1pm; Saturday 29 August, 1 - 4pm; Sunday 30 August 3 - 5pm (Public play reading);
Kapiti Playhouse, Ruahine Street, Paraparaumu

968: Music Appreciation

Music from France, Spain, Portugal and Latin America.
The mysterious composer Gundon in your brochure should have read Gounod.

Current Course Summary (Semester 2 2009: Jul to Dec)

An overview of the courses available for our second semester 2009 courses is now available on our website, and from there you may:
Enroll Online
or
Post your form from the brochure, or newspaper, to 5 Aputa Place, Waikanae, 5036
or
Phone the Administrator (Kathy) at (04) 293 8077 to provide your details, including credit card payments.

Click here for our full contact details.

NB if you haven't enrolled prior to the course, we don't know you are thinking of attending.
Decisions as to the viability of each course are made 2 days prior to the course, so it is essential that we have accurate numbers at that time.