Feeling the cold? Need warmth, fun and enlightenment? Then say no more and just arrive at the Muriawi Court Retirement Village, Paraparaumu, on Wednesdays at 10am where learn Chinese Mandarin classes are conducted under master teacher Fen Penman.

There is a cosy converted garage where if you are late the sound of laughter will guide you to the class room.

Only $10 a lesson and further information can be obtained by phoning Mayme at 298 1333.