Great news for our Toy Library
A big thank you to the Lotteries Community Grant Board for their grant of $900 to help with the running costs of our Toy Library. As we are a not-for-profit organisation, these grants are very much appreciated by us.
Brainwave – May 25, 2016
Thank you to everyone who attended our Brainwave event last night. We hope you found Wendy’s talk both informative and inspiring.
And thanks once again to Connections in the Home for helping us host the event.
Great offer from Howick Leisure Centre
Howick Leisure Centre is offering 20% off to AEPC members on all Term 2 (term-long) children’s programmes! Please present your membership card to receive the discount. Details about what is on offer can be found here: https://www.aucklandleisure.co.nz/…/recreationtermtwoprogra…
Each term Howick Leisure Centre will be offering a discount for our members; keep an eye on our Facebook page, newsletters, and this website for updates.
They also have…
Gym Fun – a casual/drop in programme for 0-5 year olds
The stadium will be filled with gymnastics gear, soft play equipment, and much more. Bring your pre-schooler down to have some fun. All children must be supervised.
Fridays, 9:45 – 10:45am
Cost: $4 per child (under 1s free with paying child)
and
Buggy Fitness – first session FREE!!! A child- and pram-friendly entry level class
Thursdays, 9:30 – 10:15am
Cost: $5 per session
For more information, phone (09) 534-5153.
Financial wizard needed!
Financial wizard needed!
If you have an interest in parenting and want to be part of an organisation that offers education and support to families, then this role is for you. We are looking for a volunteer Treasurer to join our team. Duties include paying bills, maintaining the financials, preparing the annual budget, reporting to the Committee, and being an active part of our team.
Support and training will be provided.
Weekly time requirement – 2 hours
Skills required
● Relevant qualifications or current knowledge and experience in not-for-profit accounting and financial procedures, analysis, and reporting.
● Proficient with XERO and MS Excel
● Excellent computer skills (need access to a printer and internet connection)
● Ability to work within a timeframe
● Accuracy and eye for detail
● Well organised, efficient, and trustworthy
● A clear and transparent communicator
● A genuine team player
● Confidence to follow up with others to meet required timeframes
Interested in finding out more? Please email info@aepc.org.nz or phone Kylie on 021 839 169.
Toy library closed this Friday
The Toy Library will be closed Friday 29th April. Apologies for not having this service open and we will be back to usual opening days commencing Saturday 7th May then again on Friday 13th May. For further information please see our Toy Library page or email toylibrary@aepc.org.nz
Baby Factory discount day – 9 April
Enjoy 20% off your purchases this Saturday,the 9th of April, at The Baby Factory. If you haven’t got your membership card, simply email info@aepc.org.nz to request a new one.
Welcome to our newest volunteers!
Welcome to our three newest volunteers! We are thrilled to have on board Karin Koekemoer, who is taking over as Treasurer, Emma Heagerty, who is our new Parent Education Coordinator, and Mirlanda Kupa, who is helping out in the Toy Library on Fridays.
Want to join in the fun and help us out? Click here to find out about the benefits of and opportunities for volunteering with AEPC.
Baby Factory discount day March 12
There won’t be any Parents Centre shopping day at Baby Factory in April, so take advantage of this great offer before it’s too late.
Baby on Board screening on 31 March
Put it in your diaries – the next “Baby on Board” (new name!) screening at Monterey Cinemas is on Thursday 31 March at 9:30am. Bring along bubs so you can see “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2” without worrying about a babysitter. Lights are left up and the sound is turned down a little. Free coffee too.
$10 pp for AEPC members, $12 pp for non-members
Welcome to our newest supporter – Swimgym Howick!
A huge thank you to Swimgym Howick for coming on board as our latest supporter. Swimgym Howick is offering our members a great deal – when your coffee group (5 or more babies + adults) signs up for babies’ swimming lessons, you get 25% off the lesson fees for the first term! Currently Swimgym Howick have bookings available on Thursdays in Term 2. For more information, email info@howickswimgym.co.nz or phone (09) 537-0029.