DATES FOR YOUR DIARY – WEEKLY EVENTS
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Here are some of the groups and activities which happen regularly in the area. If you have a regular group you’d like to add to the list, please email liz@lizardnews.net or call 548 1200.
MONDAYS
Aqua-aerobics 9am Ōmokoroa Hot Pools. Sessions $6 per person. Contact Christina 07 548 0298 / 021 071 7189.
Homewood Park Tennis Club 9am start. 30A Park Road, Katikati. New members welcome. Email katikati.tennis@outlook.com.
Ōmokoroa Playcentre is open from 9am-noon. The first three visits are free. Contact omokoroa@playcentre.org.nz
Katikati Playcentre is open from 9am-noon. First three visits are free. 6 Binnie Road. katikati@playcentre.org.nz or 07 549 0211.
‘Move It’ Fitness at Whakamārama Hall. 9am. $5 or $25 per term. Class runs for about 45 minutes. Phone Caryn 021 133 5390.
Fitness Fun Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall 9.30-10.30am. Contact Gloria on 021 139 2448. Pilates Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall. 9.15-10.15am. Contact Claudia 021 192 7706.
Scrabble at both Ōmokoroa Library and Pātuki Manawa. 10am. Refreshments provided. Free.
Postnatal Support Group 10am-12pm. Bethlehem Birthing Centre. All parents and caregivers of children under two are welcome. Starts back 10th Feb. Phone 549 4522.
Keep On Your Feet Strength and balance classes for older adults. 11am-noon Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall. Sharnie 021 1118617. Justice of the Peace clinic 11am-1pm at Waihī Library, 40 Rosemont Street. Justice of the Peace Clinic 1-3pm Ōmokoroa Library & Service Centre.
Ōmokoroa Beach Indoor Bowling Club Settlers’ Hall 1pm for 1.30pm play. 1st session free then $3. Equipment and tea provided. Wear smooth-soled shoes/slippers. Call Anne 027 430 4876 or 548 1636. Scottish Country Dancing 1-3 pm. St Peter’s Anglican church, Beach Road. All ages, no partner required. $4. Douglas 021 0244 6099.
Bolivia Katikati Community Centre, Beach Road. 1-4pm. Some knowledge of canasta useful but not essential. Contact Gay 549 2527. Movie Matinee 1.30pm at the Arts Junction, Katikati. Tickets $10. Limited seats. 549 5250.
Bridge Club Ōmokoroa Sports Pavilion afternoons. Call Lyn Chaston 022 165 0820 lynchaston@btinternet.com IGIRLZ Fun adventure and learning for girls 8 11. 6-7.30pm Ōmokoroa Community Church Hall. Call 548 2515. Yoga Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall 6.15-7.45pm. Contact Mollie 021 177 8018. Table Tennis Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall. Seniors (18+) 7-9pm. $3 per single, $5 per couple. Inc supper. White-sole shoes preferred. Call Bruce Lauchlan on 548 1741. Social indoor netball term time at 6pm. Apata Community Hall - Pahoia School. Ages 11+. $5 per night. Beginners welcome. Contact Kirsten 022 535 1530. ITF Taekwon-do classes at Te Puna School Hall. 6-7.30pm. Self defence, self confidence, fitness. First 2 weeks free. George 022 437 4403. Cards 500 7pm at Ōmokoroa Bowling Club. $3 includes tea and biscuits. Prizes plus raffles once a month. Carpooling from Katikati available. New members welcome. Contact Lorraine Taylor on 548 1404. Indoor Bowls 7pm at Waihī Beach RSA. Contact Grant on 027 475 0556. Tai Chi for beginners Sports Pavillion, Western Ave, Ōmokoroa 7-8pm. Call Sabine 021 1388770 or tetzlaffsabine@gmail.com.
TUESDAYS
Social Tennis Waihī Beach Tennis Club 8.30/9 am start. All year. Casual & new players welcome. Call Barry 027 492 6475. Te Puna Quarry Park clearing, planting and weed control from 8am and from 1.30pm. Contact Shirley on 552 2707. Te Puna Tennis Club casual tennis. 9am start. Casual and new players welcome. Phone Catherine 021 506855. Katikati Playcentre is open from 9am-noon. First three visits are free. 6 Binnie Road. katikati@playcentre.org.nz or 07 549 0211. Te Puna Playcentre 9am-noon term-time only. 225 Te Puna Road. Email tepuna@playcentre.org.nz or call 552 5253. Katikati Parents Group 10am-11am. For parents/caregivers of 0-2 year olds. Hosted by Project Generate, Plunket Rooms, 14 Jocelyn St, Katikati. Phone 549 4522.
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Pahoia Creative Fibre Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall. 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesdays at 10am. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7pm. Learn to spin, weave, felt, knit, crochet and more. New members welcome. Call Alison Phone 022 0849 348. Tai Chi 9.30-10.30am Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall. Trevor on 022 322 3410 or Anne 548 0763. Mindful hatha yoga classes 9.30-10.30am and 6-7pm. Beginners yoga class 11-12. Lengthen, strengthen and find balance. Contact Michelle on 021 044 1042 or book online at yogaforeverybody.nz Keep on your Feet strength & balance for older adults. 10.30-11.30am Catholic Church Hall, 89 Beach Road, Katikati. Sharnie 021 111 8617. Zumba Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall 10.45-11.45am. Contact Carla 021 0237 9297. Justice of the Peace clinic at Waihī Beach Library 11am-noon. Waihī Beach Bowls at Memorial RSA Bowling Club. Roll-up, names in by 12.30 for 1 o'clock start. All welcome. Bowls and coaching available. Contact 021 0220 4040, 027 863 1349, waihibeachbowls@gmail.com Ōmokoroa Bowling Club 12.30 to 4pm. 30 Hamurana Road. Beginners and visitors welcome. $5. Ph 021 255 6415. Mahjong Circle 1pm at the Sports Pavilion, Western Avenue. Call Denise on 548 1385. Wise & Wonderful Arts & crafts, games and afternoon tea for seniors. Pick up and drop off available in Katikati area. 1.30-3pm at Katikati Community Centre. Gold coin. Contact 549 0399 or info@katikaticommunity.nz Pilates Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall. 1.45-2.45pm. Contact Claudia 021 192 7706. Therapeutic Tai Chi for beginners. Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall 2.45-3.45pm. One free trial class then $7. Contact Karin 548 1787 or baysyoga@xtra.co.nz Teen Advisory Board Plan, promote and implement programs and events for teens. Year 7 to 13 students. 3.30-4.30pm during the school term at Pātuki Manawa. Gentle Yoga & Qi Gong at Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall 4–5.30pm. One free trial class then $12. Concessions available. Contact: Karin 548 1787 or baysyoga@xtra.co.nz Ōmokoroa Tennis Club 6-8pm. Contact Sharon Parker on 027 261 9517.
Ōmokoroa Beach Indoor Bowling Club Settlers’ Hall 6.30 for 7pm play. 1st session free then $3. Equipment and supper provided. Wear smooth-soled shoes/slippers. Call Anne 027 430 4876 or 548 1636. Darts, Serious Singles Register names by 6.50pm for a 7pm start. Oche fees apply. Contact Top Shot Bar, Te Puna on 552 6405.
WEDNESDAYS
Gentle hatha yoga 8.15-9.15am, 10.3011.30am. Lengthen, strengthen and find balance. Contact Michelle on 021 044 1042 or book online at yogaforeverybody.nz. Aqua-aerobics 9am Ōmokoroa Hot Pools. Sessions are $6 per person. Contact Christina 07 548 0298 / 021 071 7189. Homewood Park Tennis Club 9am start. 30A Park Road, Katikati. New members welcome. Phone Cushla 027 414 2587. Preschool playgroup Ōmokoroa Community Church from 9-11am. office@theocc.org.nz or 548 2515. While Mainly Music is on hold. Pilates Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall. 9.15-10.15. Contact Claudia 021 192 7706. Community Tai Chi Waihī Beach RSA 9.30am during school terms. Contact Trish 021 482 842. ‘Move It’ Fitness at Whakamārama Hall. 9am. $5 or $25 per term. Class runs for about 45 minutes. Phone Caryn 021 133 5390. Knit & Natter at both Ōmokoroa Library and Pātuki Manawa, Katikati. 10am. Free. Stepping Up free computer classes at Katikati Library. Book on 571 8008 or www.steppingup.nz Wednesdays/Thursdays. Fitness League exercise, movement, dance, focusing on posture, strengthening & stretching for all ages & abilities. Memorial Hall, Katikati at 10am. Phone Pam 549 4799. Ōmokoroa Artists Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall 10.45am-3.30pm. $4. Refreshments provided. Contact Jill on 548 0139 or see Facebook page: Ōmokoroa Artists. Mingles Over 50s Singles Club Running Bird Cafe at 11am. Just turn up for a coffee or email omokoroa.mingles@xtra.co.nz Katikati Bowling Club Combined Roll-up. 1pm start. Names in by 12.45pm please. All welcome. Coaching available. 8 Park Rd, Katikati. Phone 549 0103.