The Weekend Sun
Tuesday 2 February
Wednesday 3 February
Every Tues & Fri at Otumoetai Baptist Hall 9.30am - 12pm. Racquets available. All welcome. Lorraine 579 3229
Meet at Bureta Countdown carpark 10am. All welcome. 578 2631
Badminton (Social)
Balmoral Kilties
Marching team. Ladies aged 30-60yrs welcome to join this awesome sport for fun, friendship & travel. Experience preferred but not essential. Anita 571 4096 or 021 0257 6094
Age Concern Walking Group Cards
Do you play cribbage or would like to learn the game? Every Weds at Tauranga RSA 1pm. New members welcome. Rona 578 7939
Fernlands Spa Water Exercise Classes
Bayfair Petanque Club
Weds 10.45-11.45am held rain or shine but not during school holidays. New participants planning to attend ph Jennifer 571 14110
Tuition & boules available for learners & visitors. Every Tues & Thurs at Bayfair Reserve, Russley Drive 1pm. Margaret 572 3173
Qualified CBE. Night class starts today for 5 weeks 6pm. Weekend programme Feb 13 & 14. 578 7838
Open Tues, Weds, Thurs at 13 Bethlehem Rd 9.30am – 3.30pm. Email: bethlehempottery@gmail.com or 552 4460
Men changing men group, meets fortnightly Wednesday, at the Papamoa Surf Club 7-9pm. Colin 021 103 0429
Bethlehem Pottery Club/Gallery
Fitness League
Ladies 50 plus exercise with dance to music. Improve posture, energy, toned body, increased strength. Every Tues at St Columba Church, 502 Otumoetai Rd, Cherrywood 9.3010.30am. Gloria 573 4429
Merge Tauranga
New residents recently moved to Tauranga welcome to join us at the Raft Restaurant, Chapel St, Tauranga every 1st & 3rd Tues of the month 5-7pm. Enjoy a couple of hours for social get together to make new friends. Casual group, no committees or subs. merge.tauranga@gmail.com
Nam Wah Pai Kung Fu
Chinese martial art training at Tauranga Boys’ College Tues & Thurs 6-7.30pm. First night back Feb 2. New members welcome. Brian 021 241 7059
Neighbourhood Run/Walk
Free Antenatal Programme
Guardians Aotearoa
Healing Rooms Experience God’s healing touch at Bethlehem Town Centre, cnr shop behind PO/Bookstore, open Wednesday’s 1-3pm. All inquiries 021 110 0878. And at Papamoa Healing Rooms, Baptist Church, cnr Dickson & Longview Rds every Weds 2.303.30pm. No appointment necessary, no charge, all ages welcome. www. healingrooms.co.nz
Leisure Marching Requires new ladies for non competitive marching. No experience required. Every Weds at Morland Fox Park, Greerton 8-9.30am. Tricia 543 4581
Mount Healing & Spiritual Centre Omanu Bowling Club, Golf Rd, Mount 7.30pm start. Guest speaker: Sharon McAuliffe, mediumship. $3 entry. Janet 0272 640 226
Mountain Bike Group
Meet at RideBikes, 393 Cameron Rd 6.15pm. Jen 578 0016
Mount RSA 8 Ball Club
Tues, Thurs & Fri at Pyes Pa 6am start. Ask about free recovery shake. Svetlana 027 616 2124
Every Weds at Mount RSA 6.30pm. Enjoy a game of pool or learn to play. Come along. Gail 022 647 5314
Commencing Feb 9 10.30am & Feb 13 1.30pm. No fees. For venue, Joy 021 0243 9129
Interested in building self-esteem, growing confidence, overcome fears of rejection, failure or criticism? Gain skills & insights to make changes to be who you want to be & live the life you want. Courses start Feb 17 & 18 for 6 weeks. Day & night option. Wednesday’s 6-8pm. Thursday’s 12.30-2.30pm at St Mary’s Church, Bayfair. $55 for 6 week course. Ph 575 9945 or email: naudeen@ mountanglican.org.nz
New Social Book Club
Ocean Running
5k Mount Fun Run every Tues 6pm. Run or walk, walkers start from 5.30pm, runners 6pm. Register at Mount Ocean Sports Club, Pilot Bay 5.15pm. $5 entry, includes free drink & opportunity to win a spot prize after the run. All welcome. Phil 021 383 354
Peace Vigil for Peace in Syria
A worldwide interfaith vigil. Join millions of people who will stop for 15 minutes & send their prayers to heal the trauma of the population, especially the starving children of Syria. To join go to http://www.jamestwyman.com/ Prayer_Vigil_Signup.html or email samuelmiracles.nz@gmail.com
Recreational Cycle Group
Every Tues at Palmers, Ohauiti 9am. Pam/Andrew 544 3272. Every Weds at Sulphur Pt, near Nautilus, off Cross Rd 9am. Cam 552 4513. Every Sun at Papamoa Sports & Recreation Centre, Parton Rd 9am. Heinz 574 1543
Taoist Tai Chi
Exercise your body, challenge your mind. New class starts Feb 2 at 15 Koromiko St, Judea 7pm. Wade 021 606 133
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Positively Me for Women Courses
Public Talk
Come & hear about the work of Assistance Dogs Trust & how these dogs can sniff out hypos. March 2 at The Oak Room, RSA Greerton 7pm.
Single Coffee Club 60+
Mixed company for singles 60+ that meet once a week for coffee, enjoy socialising & making new friends. Email: mixandmingle@xtra.co.nz or 027 439 4267
Taoist Tai Chi
For good all round wellbeing. New class starts Feb 10 at 15 Koromiko St 1pm. Caroline 548 1209
Tauranga Embroiderers’ Guild
Every Weds at Tauranga Rowing Club rooms, Memorial Park 10am 2.30pm & 7.30-9.30pm. Juniors 4-5.30pm. Beginners & experienced stitchers welcome. Nancy 544 4778
Tauranga Mid-Week Tramping Karangahape loop – Dubbo, Crown, Country Rd. Grade mod, approx. 5.5hrs. Garth 575 7293
Tauranga South Garden Club First Weds of month at Central Baptist Church Hall, cnr 13th Ave & Cameron Rd 1.30-3pm. Visitors welcome. Margaret 578 1017
Toastmasters
Build your confidence, find your voice & open doors of opportunity in 2016. Join the happy bunch at City Early Start. Every Weds at Avgas Cafe, Classic Flyers 7-8.15am. 021 044 5654 or www.cityearlystart.co.nz
Yoga with HanneHatha
Starts today. Mon & Weds at Bethlehem Studio 9.30am. Gentle classic hatha yoga. To enrol, Hanne 027 244 6710
Thursday 4 February A Course in Miracles
Free study and support group in Tauranga. Text only for details: 021 0274 2502. For info www.acim.org
Awesome Clothing Sale
Good quality, all sizes & styles. Men’s, women’s, children’s, shoes, sheets, duvets etc. Only $3 a bag, you pick. Historic Village, 17th Ave 9.3010.30am rain or shine. Organised by Turning Point Trust 578 6934
Fitness League
Safe, effective, low impact exercise to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed to help with posture, balance & stamina, combination of exercise, movement & dance. All ages & abilities. Complementary 1st class. Thurs: Central Baptist Church Hall, cnr 13th Ave/Cameron Rd 9.30am. Weds: Katikati Memorial Hall 10am. Pam 549 4799 or 021 117 7170
Free Meditation
Join these classes any time over the next 6 weeks, till March 4. At Papamoa Community Centre/Library, Mako Room, 15 Gravatt Rd 7.45pm. Classes last just over 1 hr. www.freemeditationnz.com
Happiness & Our Mind
Drop-in meditation classes, beginners welcome. Classes are self-contained so start any date. Cost $14 per class. Tauranga Plunket, 471 Devonport Rd. Monthly classes, next class Feb 18 7-8.30pm. www. meditateintauranga.org
Keynotes 4 Part Harmony
Women’s chorus meet every Thurs at Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave 6.45pm. Sing for fun & health. Nora 544 2714
Mount Underwater Club
Club night at Mount Ocean Sports Clubrooms (Cnr The Mall & Salisbury Ave, Mt Maunganui) 7.30pm. Presentation: diving Scapa Flow, Scotland. New members welcome. Gail 021 471 768 or gail. bingham58@gmail.com
Nam Wah Pai
Papamoa training at Tahatai Coast School Mon - Thurs 6.15-7.45pm. First night back Feb 4. New members welcome. Brian 021 241 7059 Smith’s Sport Shoes Everyone’s Run Walk Thursday’s (Daylight Saving) Fergusson Park 3km & 5km waterfront course options. Entries from 5.15pm. Students $3, adults $5. Measured course, times recorded with results available next day www. taurangaramblers.co.nz $100 weekly spot prize voucher with up to 15 minor spot prizes. Prizegiving 7pm Neighbourhood Beer Kitchen. Malcolm 027 292 4411
Taoist Tai Chi New beginners class, Katikati Memorial Hall Feb 11 5.30pm. Come & experience the Tai Chi way of exercising your body & mind. Neale 021 0212 7720
Tauranga Model Railway Club
Every Thurs at Mirrielees Rd 7.30pm.
Tauranga Rock & Roll Social Dancers Have fun dancing to authentic rock & roll music every Thurs at Senior Citizens Hall, 14 Norris St (behind Pak n Save) 7.30pm. All welcome. 576 7326
Tennis Seniors WBOP
Players 35+, Tauranga Lawn Tennis Club, Wharepai Domain 9am - 12pm. $3 ball fee. New members welcome. Lynda 575 0627 or tswbop@gmail.com
Te Puke Art ‘Inspired’
Exhibition of work from the artists of the Te Puke Art Society at The Incubator, Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga Feb 4 6pm. Exhibition runs until Feb 18 9am -2pm Mon – Fri.
Friday 5 February
Alcoholics Anonymous
Open meeting every Fri at Hamner
Clinic, 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton (behind Bridgestone) 7.30pm. For more meetings or assistance 0800 229 6757
Chess Tauranga
At Tauranga RSA, Greerton 5-7pm, for the whole family. Werner 548 1111 http:// www.westernbopchess.weebly.com/
Gourmet Night Market
Every Fri at Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui 5pm until dark. A diverse range of speciality streetfood from some of the Bay’s top foodtrucks & restaurants.
TaiChi QingGoing 18 Moves
A good way to improve your health. Every Fri at Greerton Hall 6.30-7.15pm. Gold coin donation, all welcome. 571 5168.
Tauranga Lyceum Club
Women’s friendship club. Catered lunch first Fri of month & dinner third Weds with varied & interesting speakers. Other activities include; painting, mah jong, music appreciation, bridge & book club. 68 1st Ave. June 926 9044
“Te Puke Art: Inspired”
Te Puke Art Society Exhibition, The Incubator, Historic Village, 17th Ave Feb 5-18 Mon- Sat 10am - 2pm. All welcome.
GIGGUIDE & ENTERTAINMENT Greer’s Gastro Bar Sunday 31 – Saelyn Guyton 5.308.30pm. Solo acoustic vocals and guitar. Mount RSA Friday 29 – Andy Bowman 7.30pm. Saturday 30 – Gerry Lee 7.30pm. Sunday 31 – Helen Riley 4.30pm. The Crown and Badger Friday 29 – Red Zone. Saturday 30 – Piston Broke.
The Hop House Friday 29 – Blue Friday session with Derek Jacombs and Mike Garner, Neil Billington and other special guests. Saturday 30 – Rock Night with Chesire Grimm and Super Narco Mann from 9pm. Sunday 31 – DJ Bling 4pm.