Mensline Christchurch
Join a Men's Group!We invite you to our FORTNIGHTLY Men’s Group.
Come any (alternate) Tuesday evening 7.15 for 7.30 start, finishing at 9:30. Meetings for 2019 start on Tuesday 22 January. The following meetings will be: 5, 19 February; 5, 19 March; 2, 16, 30 April; 14, 28 May; 11, 25 June; 9, 23 July; 6, 20 August; 3, 17 September; 1, 15, 29 October; 12, 26 November; and 10 December.
NEW LOCATION: FROM 25 JUNE we will be at 21 MARSHLAND ROAD, opposite the Palms (better known as the NEW home of Canterbury Men’s Centre).
A $5 donation would be appreciated.
Take Action on issues affecting your life in the safe, confidential environment of Mensline:
- Be heard
- Be respected
- Talk in confidence
- Share what’s going on for you
- Explore ways of developing better, more fulfilling relationships with:
- Partners
- Family
- Friends
- Children
Mensline is an open men’s group running every Tuesday night and any man is welcome. Christchurch Mensline provides a place where men can express their thoughts, feelings, fears, problems, and dreams. Mensline supports men’s growth in their various roles in society.
Please be on time, no late comers. At Avon Loop Community Cottage, 28 Hurley Street (Near the intersection of Barbadoes/Kilmore St). Christchurch Mensline provides a place where men can express their thoughts, feelings, fears, problems, and dreams. Mensline supports men’s growth in their various roles in society.
Non-negotiable
- Cell phones off during meetings
- Confidentiality = what’s said in the room stays in the room
- No physical violence
- No verbal abuse of other men
- Everyone is welcome to be an observer
- You don’t have to speak, if you don’t want to
General culture and values
- The use of personal “I-statements” is encouraged, as well as abstaining from generalising comments
- We are interested to hear HOW you experience life/your world
- No advice is given, unless asked for
- Advocating of religious/political/spiritual ideas is discouraged
to provide a place where men can express their thoughts, feelings, fears, problems, and dreams.
Mensline supports men’s growth in their various roles in society.
- Peter 021-947-032
- Martin 021-296-0880
- Gordyn 021-077-3565
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