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The Women's Centre
The Women's Centre — Aims and Services The aim of the Women's Centre is to empower all women, regardless of their ethnicity, age, class, religion, or sexual orientation, to make informed choices in their lives and to support them in the process. The Women's Centre offers: A quiet, women-only space where you can drop in for a coffee, chat, information or just time out. Womenline, a call-in line for women in crisis, to talk with a skilled worker. A wide range of resources and information on women-focused community services. Groups and workshops to support women's well-being and help them in the process of making changes. A variety of courses and workshops throughout the year facilitated by qualified tutors. Lesbian resources, groups and workers. A library for women and children. Contact Information The Women's Centre Level 1, 134 Manchester St. (between Bedford Row and Cashel) P.O. Box 13476 Christchurch Telephone: (03) 379-7047 Fax: (03) 379-7447 Open from 10am-2pm Monday through Friday. Be sure to phone the Centre for prices of courses. Courses 2003 Accessing the Child in You Tuesdays Feb 18th - Mar 11th and Apr 8th. 1pm - 3:30pm. Yoga Thursdays Feb 20th - Mar 20th; daytime: 9:45 -11am; evening: 5:45-7pm Self-Empowerment for Women Tuesdays Feb 18th to Mar 25th. (call Centre for time). Self-Defence for Women Mondays Feb 17th to Mar 10th. 10am - 11:30am. Services Free Legal Consultations Mondays First and third Monday of each month beginning Feb 3rd. 1-2pm. Phone the Centre for an appointment. Free Counseling Tuesdays Everyday Tuesday beginning Feb 4, 10am - 3pm. No enrollment required, just come on the day. Asian Women's Drop-in Fridays Every Friday beginning Feb 7th, noon to 2pm. Women's Community Networking Last Thursday of each month BYO lunch, noon -1:30pm Groups and Activities Lesbian Video Evenings The first Wednesday of every month at 6:45-9pm. Call the Centre for details. Front door is locked sharply at 7pm so make time to find a car park. Gold coin donation. Guided Visualisation Group Wednesdays Feb 26th - Mar 26, 10:15am to 11:15am. BYO cushion or pillow. Board Games Afternoon Thursdays noon - 2pm. Privacy Policy | Terms of Use	The Women's Centre recognises that: Women have the right to determine their own needs and explore their choices. Women and children have the right to nonjudgmental support in crisis and ongoing. Women are their own best healers. All women and children have the right to be treated with respect and equality in terms of their needs.