At Sunnynook Community Centre, we have regular organized activities, throughout the week.
Our centre activities are held throughout the week.
Click on the days of the week links below, to view more details.
Centre Activities
Do You Like Gardening?
If you are interested in gardening and don't mind volunteering once a month, we would love to have your help to weed the gardens around the Sunnynook Community Centre. We will meet on the 3rd Monday of the month at 9:00am for an hour. Tea/coffee provided.Art Mates - 9:00am to 11:00am - Tawa Room
ART at the community hall, I could not believe my eyes. A place close to home where I didn't have to drive. I just pack up my bag and walk down to the hall A warm friendly place which is open to all. Art you might say shall I give it a go. I've never painted its something I don't know. But hey come on down its really great fun, we all started somewhere and that's half the fun. We're a small friendly group and we will welcome you here and any knowledge we have we will gladly share. So make a decision and join us each week as it's sharing and caring and painting we seek. See you Monday mornings - 9:00am to 11:00am (school terms only) Poem written by Jacqui MowlemCentre for Mutual Aid - 10:00am to 12:30pm - Acacia Room
Companionship and fun activities for seniors. Come along and make new friends. Activities include games, exercise, speakers, craft and much more. ACC approved strength and balance classes every week with a focus on the less mobile. Share morning tea and lunch all for a nominal donation. Transport can be arranged. We meet every Monday during the school term at the Sunnynook Community Centre. (school terms only).
Email: info@cmans.org.nz / Phone: 09 489 8954 / Website: www.cmans.org.nz
Yuanji Group - Kung Fu Dance - 11:30am to 1:15pm - Tawa Room
A combination of traditional Chinese Martial Arts and Qi Gong. The graceful movements are in harmony with the unique Yuanji music to balance the yin and yang to achieve good health for the body and mind.
Phone: Sian Kian Bong on 021 051 8128
Board Games - 1:00pm to 3:00pm - Acacia Room
Come and play a Board Game (Scrabble, Rummikub, Backgammon, Chess) - or any other game you bring with you. Tea and coffee provided - no need to book - free (school terms only).
Chinese Language Classes - 3:45pm to 5:45pm - Sycamore Room
Chinese language classes for school aged children.
Phone: Dani Ye on 09 410 1699
NZ Muse School of Dance & Music Ltd - 3:30pm to 6:00pm - Tawa Room
Chinese dance classes.
Phone: Linna on 09 410 7088
Spirit Inc - Tribal Fusion Belly Dancing - 6:45pm - Acacia Room
Level 1 and Beginners’ classes. Modern and traditional moves set to modern music.
Email: thespiritinc@gmail.com / Phone: Christine Haviland on 021 266 0161
Tai Chi Maintenance Class - 9:30am to 10:30am - Acacia Room
Tai Chi is a gentle, relaxing exercise proven to improve balance, stamina, blood circulation, along with many other health benefits (school terms only).
Phone: Eileen on 09 486 1051
Exercise Group for People with Parkinson's
Fitness, create movement, balance, strength, flexibility, mobility, speech, memory work, music and lots of laughter and fun combine in this special program for people with Parkinson's and related conditions. Contact Lisa to enquire about this group or about other services including small group or private sessions for people with MS, Stroke of CP.
Counter Punch Parkinson's - Movement for EVERY Body
Phone: Lisa on 021 0287 8470 / Email: lisa.gombinsky@gmail.com
English Language Partners - 10:00am to 12noon / 12:30pm to 2:30pm - Sycamore Room
RUNNING ON-LINE ONLY FOR TERM 1 2022. Hopefully back at the Centre from Term 2 2022. An opportunity to learn conversational English in a comfortable and caring environment (school terms only).
Email: northshore@englishlanguage.org.nz or Phone: 09 489 2078
Tai Chi for Health (Intermediate) - Modified for Seniors - 11:00am to 12noon - Acacia Room
Improved health and wellbeing. Improve balance and prevent falls. Reduce stress, anxiety and depression. Reduce symptoms of chronic conditions (e.g. Parkinson's Disease, Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Diabetes, Lower Back Pain) (school terms only).
Phone: Kathy on 021 187 5985
Eye Level Learning Centre - 3:30pm to 5:30pm - Acacia Room
Eye Level provides an individualised curriculum that strengthens your child's academic foundation with step by step and goal setting approaches. Don't miss the back to school, free enrolment special! Please do not hesitate to contact the Eye Level Learning Centre instructor if you have a child who has an interest or struggles to learn Mathematics, English and Korean. Contact details: Instructor, Young Seo - Phone: 021 0810 9961 or daekyonorth@hotmail.com / Facebook: facebook.com/eyelevelforresthillChinese Language Classes - 3:45pm to 5:45pm - Sycamore Room
Chinese language classes for school aged children.
Phone: Dani Ye on 09 410 1699
Sunnynook Pippins for 5 and 6 year old girls (part of Guiding New Zealand) - 3:45pm to 5:15pm - Tawa Room
Phone: 0800 22 22 92 / Website: www.girlguidingnz.org.nz
Rudd School of Rock - 4:00pm onwards - Matai Room
Individual music tuition for Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keyboard/Piano and Singing/Vocals. Learn from expert musicians with real-world music industry experience. Catering for all ages from beginners to advanced levels.
Email: info@ruddschoolofrock.co.nz / Phone: 09 479 1081 / Website: www.ruddschoolofrock.co.nz
Brownies -5:00pm to 6:30pm - Tawa Room
Brownies are 7 to 9 1/2 year old girls who are encouraged to become more aware and independent and have a say in what activities they do. Brownies work both individually and in teams.
Phone: 0800 22 22 92 / Website: www.girlguidingnz.org.nz
Prostate Cancer Foundation of NZ - 6:30pm to 9:00pm - Sycamore Room on the following dates:
Meeting on Tuesday 8th February, Tuesday 12th April 2022.
Phone: 021 476 222
Crimewatch - 7:00pm (1st Tuesday of the month) - Community Constable's Office
Informal monthly meeting of the local community to discuss any concerns or advise anything of interest in the Sunnynook area. Held in the Community Constable's office.
Phone: Penny on 09 410 1248
Walking Group - Meet at 9:00am outside the Sunnynook Community Centre (in the Playground)
Joins us for a weekly walk (approximately one hour). Enjoy the company of others and a cup of tea or coffee afterwards (no charge). Walks will be cancelled if it is wet.
Please call the Community Centre on 09 410 4902 to check for cancellation.
Sunnynook Ladies Group - (1st Wednesday of month) - 10:00am to 12noon - Tawa Room
Retired and semi-retired professional and business ladies. Speakers, entertainment, occasional trips, morning tea.
Phone: Trinda on 09 410 6728 / Email: trinda.j@xtra.co.nz
Milford Combined Probus Club - (2nd Wednesday of month) - 10:00am to 12noon - Tawa Room
Retired and semi-retired professional and business men and women. Speakers, entertainment, occasional trips, morning tea. We currently have a waiting list.
Phone: Susan on 09 410 6388
Bays/North Harbour Parents’ Centre Courses (Baby and You) - 10:00am to 12noon - Acacia Room
A class for parents of new born babies providing support and information about caring for you and the baby, as well as friendship.
Email: baysnorthbabyandyou@gmail.com / Phone: 021 203 4663 / Website: www.parentscentre.org.nz
Winter Fun - Pre School Play - 10:00am to 12noon - dates tbc for 2022
Chinese Language Classes - 3:30pm to 5:30pm - Sycamore Room
Chinese language classes for school aged children.
Phone: Dani Ye on 09 410 1699
Rudd School of Rock - 4:00pm onwards - Matai Room
Individual music tuition for Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keyboard/Piano and Singing/Vocals. Learn from expert musicians with real-world music industry experience. Catering for all ages from beginners to advanced levels.
Email: info@ruddschoolofrock.co.nz / Phone: 09 479 1081 / Website: www.ruddschoolofrock.co.nz
Miles Dance School - 3:45pm to 6:15pm - Acacia Room
Maureen is a R.A.D. trained registered teacher with over 40 years’ experience. Pauline is a BBO trained, registered teacher with over 25 years’ experience. Classes in ballet, tap and jazz, pre-schoolers to advanced (school terms only).
Phone: Maureen on 027 216 1843
Zumba - 5:30pm to 6:30pm - Tawa Room
Zumba classes – all levels of experience.
Email: zumba.tracey@gmail.com / Phone: Tracey on 021 113 6203 / Website: www.znrg.co.nz
Pilates - 6:30pm to 7:30pm / 7:30pm to 8:30pm - Acacia Room
The classes are suitable for all levels and focus on core strength, spinal mobility, stretching and posture. Numbers are limited. Please bring own mat.
Email: huebner.eva17@gmail.com / Phone: Eva on 022 076 6112
North Harbour Rockers - from 7:00pm - Tawa Room
RESTARTING MID MARCH 2022. Every Wednesday night at 7:00pm for lessons (beginners and intermediate level), then social dancing until 10:00pm. A great way to meet people and socialise with a friendly crowd.
Email: northharbourrockers@gmail.com / Phone: Ann on 09 570 2985 / Website: North Harbour Rockers on Facebook
North Shore Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Support Group - 2nd Thursday of month - 10:00am - Acacia Room
A support group for people with chronic breathing problems, such as chronic asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and bronchiectasis.
Phone: 09 623 0236
English Language Partners - 10:00am to 12noon / 12:30pm to 2:30pm - Sycamore Room
RUNNING ONLINE FOR TERM 1 2022. Hopefully restarting at the Centre in Term 2 2022. An opportunity to learn conversational English in a comfortable and caring environment (school terms only).
Email: northshore@englishlanguage.org.nz / Phone: 09 489 2078 / Website: www.englishlanguage.org.nz
Citizen's Advice Bureau (CAB) North Shore - days and times tbc for 2022.
The North Shore CAB is collaborating with the Sunnynook Community Centre to offer a pop up clinic on the first and third Thursday of every month. Mandarian speaker on-site. Email: glenfield@cab.org.nz / Phone: Glenfield CAB on (09) 444 9451Sunnynook Indoor Bowls - 12:45pm to 3:15pm - Tawa Room
RESTARTING Thursday 10th February 2022 - with reduced numbers. Social indoor bowls. Play friendly games, enjoy a chat and cup of tea.
Email: office@sunnynookcomcentre.co.nz / Phone: 09 410 4902
Eye Level Learning Centre - 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Eye Level provides an individualised curriculum that strengthens your child's academic foundation with step by step and goal setting approaches. Don't miss the back to school, free enrolment special! Please do not hesitate to contact the Eye Level Learning Centre instructor if you have a child who has an interest or struggles to learn Mathematics, English and Korean. Contact details: Instructor, Young Seo - Phone: 021 0810 9961 or daekyonorth@hotmail.com / Facebook: facebook.com/eyelevelforresthillChinese Language Classes - 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Chinese language classes for school aged children.
Phone: Dani Ye on 09 410 1699
Goju Ryu Karate Auckland North - 6:00pm to 7:30pm - Tawa Room
"Goju Ryu is a traditional martial art which focuses on mental and physical improvement. Beginners and experienced martial artists are welcome". If you are interested, feel free to come and watch or join in; please bring sports clothing and a water bottle. You must be aged 15 and above.
Phone: Richard Ly on 021 065 0994 / Email: an.gojuryu.karate@gmail.com
Fitness League - 9:30am to 11:00am - Tawa Room
Women exercising for fun, fitness and health with the Bagot Stack System – part dance, part exercise (school terms only).
Website: www.fitnessleague.org.nz / Phone: Val on 09 475 5215
Yuanji Group / Kung Fu Dance - 11:30am to 1:15pm - Tawa Room
A combination of traditional Chinese Martial Arts and Qi Gong. The graceful movements are in harmony with the unique Yuanji music to balance the yin and yang to achieve good health for the body and mind.
Phone: Sian Kian Bong on 021 051 8128
AA Open Meeting - 12:30pm to 1:30pm - Sycamore Room
RUNNING ONLINE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Phone: Marion on 021 063 6563Tai Chi for Health (Beginners/Maintenance) - Modified for Seniors - 1:00pm to 2:00pm - Acacia Room
Improved health and wellbeing. Improve balance and prevent falls. Reduce stress, anxiety and depression. Reduce symptoms of chronic conditions (e.g. Parkinson's Disease, Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Diabetes, Lower Back Pain) (school terms only).
Phone: Eileen 027 368 8507 or (09) 486 1051
Chinese Language Classes - 3:30pm to 5:30pm - Sycamore Room
Chinese language classes for school aged children.
Phone: Dani Ye on 09 410 1699
NZ Muse School of Dance & Music Ltd - 3:45pm to 5:45pm - Acacia Room
Chinese dance classes.
Phone: Linna on 09 410 7088
Rudd School of Rock - 4:00pm onwards - Matai Room
Individual music tuition for Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keyboard/Piano and Singing/Vocals. Learn from expert musicians with real-world music industry experience. Catering for all ages from beginners to advanced levels.
Email: info@ruddschoolofrock.co.nz / Phone: 09 479 1081 / Website: www.ruddschoolofrock.co.nz
Miles Dance School - Baby Ballerinas - from 8:00am - Tawa Room & Acacia Room
Maureen is a R.A.D. trained registered teacher with over 40 years’ experience. Pauline is a BBO trained, registered teacher with over 25 years’ experience. Classes in ballet, tap and jazz, pre-schoolers to advanced (school terms only).
Phone: Maureen on 027 216 1843
Chinese Language Classes - 9:30am to 11:30am - Sycamore Room
Chinese language classes for school aged children.
Phone: Dani Ye on 09 410 1699
Sunnynook Chinese Association - 1:15pm to 4:45pm - Tawa Room
For Chinese people to help them settle into New Zealand culture.
Phone: 021 038 5609
Nevada Wing Chun Athletic Association - 4:30pm to 6:30pm - Acacia Room
Kung Fu classes for youth 10+ and Adults.
Phone: 020 4023 3822 / Facebook.com/Nevadawingchun
Bread of Life Christian Church - Service starts at 9:00am - Whole Centre
Unite and celebrate life in Jesus Christ.
Phone: Tao Zang on 021 158 2697
Chinese Language Classes - 1:30pm to 5:30pm - Sycamore Room
Chinese language classes for school aged children.
Phone: Dani Ye on 09 410 1699
Chi Gong - 3:00pm to 5:15pm - Acacia Room
Chi Gong is a form of healing exercise. It is natural, easy and a good way for a person to get in touch with the healing energy within them.
Phone: Sunny Lu on 09 486 4111
North Shore Country Music Club - every second Sunday from 7:00pm to 10:00pm - Tawa Room
Our aim is to encourage adults and children to explore their talent either as a singer or musician, or just come to listen and enjoy the music and entertainment.
Phone: Jim on 021 267 3135
