Cystic fibrosis support

Press, 10 July 1989, Page 16

Cystic fibrosis support

Cystic fibrosis is a particularly nasty disease affecting many children and some adults. As yet its cause is unknown and there is no cure. The body’s exocrine glands malfunction, producing a mucus which blocks the pancreatic ducts, the intestines and the lungs. The disease isn’t contagious and doesn’t affect intelligence — but it does affect physical and emotional development. It is life threatening. The Canterbury Cystic Fibrosis Association is one of ten branches throughout New Zealand involved in research and education. But their main purpose is to support local cystic, fibrosis sufferers and their families. To coincide with cystic fibrosis publicity week, the Christchurch association is holding a rock ’n’ roll evening this Friday, July 14. The Christchurch Rock ’n’ Roll Club will be demonstrating their skills during the evening, which will be at the R.S.A. hall in Main North Road, Papanui. Tickets are $l2 per person. Phone Julie Taylor at 599-426. Current affairs Those who feel their knowledge of current affairs needs a boost may be interested in a fourweek course starting on Monday, July 24. The subjects covered could be the Arab-Israeli conflict, the United States involvement in Central America, the relevance of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1989 and Vanuatu. These morning sessions will be held at St Andrew’s Anglican Church hall in Redcliffs, and led by Bishop Allan Pyatt. The fee is $8 or $2 per session. The course has been organised by the southeast branch of the Workers’ Educational Association. For bookings

contact Dorothy Greer at 26-5345. Lions clubs A new Lions club for women — the first of its kind in New Zealand — has been formed in Christchurch. The club will hold its first meeting today, at 6.30 p.m. in the Canterbury Room of Noahs Hotel. The president, Shirley Smith, will welcome all community minded women who might like to join. For more information about the new club phone 587-163 or 518-342.

Forest and bird Dr Peter Harper, a lecturer in extension studies at the University of Canterbury will give an illustrated talk on Nature Photography at a meeting of the Royal Forest and Bird Society this Wednesday, July 12. Dr Harper is an ornithologist and photographer and has visited Antarctica and the subAntarctic islands studying seabirds. The talk will be in the Stringleman Room of Canterbury Public Library at 8 p.m. Communicate on video Communication experts agree that more than half our communication depends on how we look. Video can be a useful tool in learning to improve your visual impact — and this will be the basis of a communication seminar to be held on July 22. Pauline Pellett and Dorothy Hunt will lead this seminar, which will cost $l2l. It will be at St Ninian’s Church Lounge,

Puriri Street, Riccarton. Phone 486-389 for bookings and details. Alexander Technique The Alexander Technique is a way of discarding tension in the body and learning to move in an easier and more effective way." David Moore, an Alexander Technique teacher who lives in Church Bay, will be giving a public talk and demonstration of his methods next Tuesday, July 18. This will be at St Luke’s Church hall on the corner of Peterborough and Manchester Streets, at 7.30 p.m. Admission is $4. Those interested are invited to experience some hands-on work with David. For more information phone David at 294-318. Knitting workshop A workshop has been organised by the North Canterbury Machine Knitters’ Society on Saturday, July 22. This will teach basic knitting, woven lace, home furnishings and flowers. It will be in the Papanui Methodist Church Hall in Chapel Street, starting at 9.30 a.m. For more details contact Florence at 371-312, Susan at 891-066 or Margaret at 481-662.

French celebrations As part of the bicentenary of the French revolution, 32 revolution posters will be displayed in the centre court of the Robert McDougall Art Gallery from this Thursday, July 13, to July 25. The viewing times are from 10 a.m. until 4.30 p.m. daily, including week-ends. League of Mothers The Canterbury League of Mothers/Homemakers are holding a league day this Thursday, July 13, at the Wesley Church and hall in Edgeware Road. The day will begin at 10.30 a.m. with a cuppa, followed by a church service, pot luck lunch and entertainment. The guests will be national officers and representatives from the South Canterbury, Blenheim and Stoke branches. Epilepsy The Epilepsy Association invites all parents of children with epilepsy to join their friendly parents’ contact group. The next meeting will be this Wednesday, July 12, at 518 Prestons Road, Redwood, starting at 7.30 p.m. For more information about the group phone 798-175.

Prayer Those who want to make room in their lives for prayer will be interested in a series of video mornings to be held at Rosary House. These start from this Friday, July 14, at 10.15 a.m. For more details phone Rosary House at 791-298. Arts Centre sale A fund raising garage sale, will be held at the Arts Centre this week-end, July 16 and 17, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Donated items can be brought to the reception office in the Worcester Street clock tower. For more information phone the Arts Centre at 660-989. Compiled by Glenys Walker Please send in items for this column at least one week before publication date. Send to Glenys Walker, “Making It Happen,” Home and People Page, “The Press,” Private Bag, Christchurch.