Friday 23 September 2016
The Weekend Sun
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JULIE’S
Saturday 24 September
Annual Book Sale Books wanted for Tauranga Harbour Lions November book sale. Drop off points are Living Quarters, Bethlehem Town Centre; Payless Plastics, 414 Cameron Rd; Liquor King, 140 Otumoetai Rd, Brookfield. No magazines or encyclopedias please. 576 7105 Bay Network Singles Club
Weekly social activities for those 55-70+. Dining, barbecues, games, concerts, outings. Jean 576 9988 BOP Caravan Club Rallies are held throughout the year for motorhomes & caravans. If interested in joining like minded people, Neal 576 9031 Cherry Blossom Festival 179 Chadwick Rd, Greerton Village 10am – 2pm. Street Machines & Custom Car Show; school gala, Kapahaka live music; street performers & more. Coin & Stamp Fair For all numismatists, philatelists & deltiologists - something for everyone. Wesley Methodist Church Centre, 100 13th Ave 9am - 4pm. Come Dancing Tonight Sequence & old time dancing. Great music & supper. Greerton Hall 7.30-10.30pm. Entry $7. Run by Tauranga Scottish Soc. Nola 576 5076 Giant Community Garage Sale Raising funds for Omokoroa Playcentre. At the Settlers Hall, 334 Omokoroa Rd 9am - 12.30pm. Second hand goods, sausage sizzle, home baking & more. Entry by gold coin donation. No earlybirds please. Angela 281 1608 LOL Laughter Wellness Laugh away the winter blues with us. Sandpiper Room, Arataki Community Centre, Mount 11-11.45am. $3 door charge. Trish 022 036 6768 email: lollaughterwellness@gmail.com Meet the Crystal’s Workshop With Elaine Sollitt Oct 1 at Hair Linez, Old Railway Station, Jellicoe St, Te Puke 1-3pm. Want to learn more about crystals? Bring questions, pen & paper & crystals. Workshop fee $15. Elaine 573 5361 Messianic Meetings Every Sat at Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui 10am. Seek to unite together in our walk to put truth into action on a daily basis. All ages welcome. 544 7424 or 0210 226 3515 Narcotics Anonymous Open meeting, Hanmer Clinic (behind Super Liquor) 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton 7.308.30pm. If using drugs is causing you problems, maybe we can help. 0800 NA TODAY
NZ National Synchro Swimming Champs At Bay-
wave Sept 24-27. Athletes from 9 clubs around NZ competing plus as swimmers from international clubs. Come & watch the synchronised swimmers in action. Mon or Tues are best days to attend from 10am. Usual Baywave spectator charges apply. Papamoa Community Park Join in the fun - growing soil, food & community. Fun for all ages, dawn till dusk. Gardening bees 2nd & 4th Sat 9am 3pm. Between 51 & 53 Hartford Ave, Papamoa. Chris 021 0241 5454 or therockpapamoa@gmail.com
Russian Poetry Evening Welcome
Czech & Slovak Club Tauranga Czech
Bay Hall 5pm. Bring a plate for shared dinner. Entry fee: Gold coin. Marina 021 781 968 Spring Skate Fun Bout 2-3.30pm, training for beg/int. 3.45-5.15pm training for int/adv. Two bouting teams to be chosen on the night - players must be skills tested. Dress up in theme of spring. At QEYC. 5.30pm teams will be announced. 6pm whistle. Entry: gold coin donation or non perishable food item. After party at Oropi Hot Pools, Warner Rd, Oropi (approx 8pm). $10 adult.
School & playgroup at Tauranga Boys’ College, Devonport Rd 10am - 12pm. “E” Brass Quintet At Tauranga Park Auditorium, 383 Pyes Pa Rd, Tauranga 4pm. Presented by Tauranga Musica & Trustpower.
The Big Rock On Party @ Rocktopia
Grand opening of Rocktopia with competitions & prizes, 2 for 1 deals, crazy challenges, sausage sizzle & more. At 9 Triton Ave, Mt Maunganui 11am - 4pm. 572 4920 or www.facebook.com/ rocktopia.co.nz
The Original Greerton Hall Market
8am – 1pm. Crafts, plants, produce, bric-a-brac. Stalls inside/outside. Tricia/ Gary 543 1487 or 027 908 2952 greertonmarket@actrix.co.nz www.facebook. com/greertonhallmarket The Sociables A 30’s/40’s age group of males & females that meet up once a week to socialise by dining out or participating in local activities & events. 022 0120 376 Vintage Fashion Show At Salvation Army Church cnr 5th Ave & Cameron Rd, Tauranga 7.30pm. Singing, dancing, prize draw, supper. $25 adults, $15 students. Tickets available from 3 Salvation Army Store Branches, 375 Cameron Rd, Greerton or Brookfield. Dress to theme encouraged.
Sunday 25 September
Andre Rieu Friendship Group BOP For lovers of this music. Monthly weekend gatherings at each other’s homes, garden party, group booking for cinema concert screening & hear the latest info. Jennifer 574 4238 E: poppet312@gmail.com
Bay Bible Fellowship/Lord’s Day
Worship & communion service at Welcome Bay Primary School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd 10am. Brotherly wisdom from the book of James “Drawn near to God.” Preacher: Richard Roodt. www.bbf.net.nz Bee Interest Group Monthly meeting at Barry & Alison Kneebone, 242 Woodland Rd, Katikati 2pm. Please bring something to share for afternoon tea & a gold coin donation for the group. Gordon 027 544 2882 Bible Seminars Every Sunday at Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St 1.45pm. Title: “The Devil - an explanation from the Bible.” Interactive, Q&A. Refreshments provided. Vic 543 0504 Bingo At Club Mt Maunganui every 1st & 3rd Sun 1-3pm. BOP Linux Users Bimonthly Hands On Day. Bring your computer for help with Linux & Open Source software at Arts & Crafts Centre (back room) cnr Elizabeth St & Glasgow St 9.30am – 1pm. $2 door charge. All welcome. 578 6024 www.boplug.co.nz Croquet Every Sun, Tues & Fri at Tauranga Domain, Cameron Rd 12.45pm. Peter 571 0633
Home Computer Club (Tga) Inc
Computer enthusiasts meet to share knowledge & experience last Sunday of each month at Arts & Crafts Centre, Elizabeth St West 9.30am – 12.30pm approx.. $3 door charge, visitors welcome. 544 2067 Jaguar Enthusiasts (BOP) Club Calling all Jaguar owners. Meet like minded drivers for outings, tours & socialising. Graham 543 4933 Mount RSA Country Music Club Meet last Sunday of month 1-4pm. Live band, afternoon tea provided. Free entry. Members & members guests welcome. Julz 572 2325 Narcotics Anonymous Open meeting every Sunday, Hanmer Clinic (behind Super Liquor) 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton 7-8pm. If using drugs is causing you problems, maybe we can help. 0800 NA TODAY Papamoa Lions Club Market Gordon Spratt Reserve, Parton Rd, Papamoa. Gates open 7am for stall holder entry. Quakers in Tauranga In hall behind Brain Watkins House, cnr Elizabeth St/Cameron Rd 10am for an hour of mainly silent worship followed by tea/ coffee & talk. 544 0448 www.quaker. org.nz
Radio Controlled Model Yachts
Meet Sun & Thurs at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa 1.30pm to sail Electron & similar 3ft long yachts, for fun. Adult beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419 Rifle Range Public Open Day Open to public on last Sun of the month. Range at end of Ngawaro Rd, at the TECT All Terrain Park 9am - 3pm. Some targets available to purchase, or bring your own. Must bring own ammo, shooting rests, ear muffs etc. Firearms license must be presented at registration area. $15pp (cash only). No cellphone coverage. www.deerstalkersbop.org.nz Science & Christianity Lecture series at St Enoch’s Church, 134 16th Ave, Tauranga 7-8.30pm. www.stenochs.org. nz
Tauranga Friendship & Social Club
Walks, dinners & outings for over 50’s. Barbara 544 7461
Tauranga Theosophical Society
Theosophy - a transformative approach. Join us to hear John Vorstermans speak on the transformative journey. Tauranga Yoga Centre 2pm. Entry by donation. 577 6042
Tauranga Underwater Hockey
Juniors up to year 10 students & new players 5-6.15pm. Seniors Year 11 to Adult 6-7.45pm. Baywave Aquatic Centre every Sunday except holidays. Lance 027 287 4731 or 578 7573
Monday 26 September
Alanon Family Group Meet every Mon at St George’s Anglican Church, Gate Pa & Cameron Rd 7-8pm. 0508 425 266 Ballroom Dancing for Beginners Free dance lessons at Club Mount 7pm. Just come along, easy & fun. Udance2 - The
Dance Centre. Dean/Miki 542 1295 www.udance2.co.nz Email: udance2@ xtra.co.nz Bethlehem Bowls Every Monday at Bethlehem Hall 7.15pm. First 3 nights free. Wendy 578 2585 Body & Soul Fun Fitness For over 50’s, social events & guest speakers. Mon & Fri Greerton Hall Cameron Rd. Tues Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave. Weds City Church cnr Otumoetai Rd/ Sherwood St. Thurs at Tauranga Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St behind Pak n Save. All classes 9.15-10.15am. First class free. For men & women. Dianne 576 5031 ‘Qualified Sport & Physical recreation instructor’. BOP Pipes & Drums Practice Monday’s at Hauraki Reg Hall, 11th Ave, Tauranga 7pm. Experienced players & learners welcome. Andrew 021 669 027
Brass & Percussion Players Welcome
Practice every Mon at 10 Yatton St, Tauranga 7pm. Jeremy 021 132 3341 Chess Mt Maunganui Mount RSA Chess Club every Mon at Mount RSA, 544 Maunganui Rd. Early program 6-7.30pm during school term. Late program 7.30pm onwards. Incl casual games. Noel 579 5412 Chess, The Mount Club Every Mon at St Thomas More Church, 17 Gloucester Rd 1-4pm. The only place you play standard chess in Tga. $3 a session. Sets, boards, clocks & refreshments provided. Bob/Viv 575 5845 or 0274 786 282
Citizens Advice Bureau
For free, confidential information and advice about anything call in Mon -Fri 9am-5pm 38 Hamilton Street, Tauranga or Freephone 0800 367 222 or 578 1592. JP Service every Mon 1-4pm, Weds & Thurs 9am-11.30am & Fri 2-4pm & Migrant Clinics Tues - Fri 1-4pm. All welcome. No appointment necessary. Employments Disputes Clinic fortnightly Tues - appointments necessary. City of Tauranga Pipe Band Grade 3, meet every Mon at Otumoetai Primary School Hall 7.30pm. A comprehensive programme for pipers & drummers. Experienced players welcome to join this competitive band. Maureen 541 0532 Dancing in Te Puke Every Mon at St Pats Hall, Beatty Ave 7-8.30pm. New Vogue & modern sequence dance lessons early in session then program dancing waltz, foxtrot, blues, tangos, cha cha & more. $3pp. Gordon 572 0060 Fitness League Ladies exercise with dance to music. Improve posture, energy, toned body, increase strength & fun. Every Mon at Greerton Senior Citizens Hall, 39 Maitland St 9.30-10.30am. Gloria 548 0377 Fitness League Safe effective, low impact fun exercise set to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed for women of all ages & abilities. First class free. Every Mon at Settlers Hall Omokoroa 9.30am & Tues St Johns Anglican Church Waihi 9.30am. Dorothy 549 3378 Free Meditation Classes Mon 10am & Weds 7.30pm at 41 Sherwood St, Bellevue. Find peace, truth & wellbeing, its right inside you. David/Trisha 570 1204
Harmony a Plenty Barbershop Chorus Every Mon at Bethlehem Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd 7pm. New
members welcome. Wilf 571 5576 or www.harmonyaplenty.co.nz Line Dancing Every Mon evening at Tauranga Citz Club, cnr Cameron Rd/13th Ave 6-8.30pm. 6-7pm beginners. $6pp per night. Pat 544 2574 or just turn up. Meditation & See What Unfolds Meditation & discussion group every Mon 7-9pm with coffee after. $5 fee. Kevin 578 7205 Nam Wah Pai Kung Fu Chinese martial art training at Tauranga Boys’ College Tues & Thurs 6-7.30pm. At Tahatai Coast School Mon & Thurs 6.157.45pm. New members welcome. Brian 021 241 7059 Omokoroa Indoor Bowling Club Meet at Settler’s Hall, Omokoroa Rd every Mon 1.30pm & Tues 7.30pm. $3 mat fee. New players free first 3 weeks. Anne 548 1636 Otumoetai Indoor Bowls Club night progressive, Matua Primary School Hall, Clivedene St 7.15pm. New members welcome. Karen 576 0443 Piloga Classes A fusion of Pilates & Yoga exercises. Consists of 30 mins Pilates, 30 of Yoga & 10 mins relaxation. Experienced teachers. Mon & Fri at Arataki Community Centre 10.30-11.40am. $12 per class. Check F.B. Piloga. Plant Based Cooking Seminar Arataki Community Centre, Zambuck Way, Mt Maunganui 6.30-8.30pm. Talk, Teach, Taste presented by Mt Chef, Arna Buckley & others. Entry $10. Book now 0210 778 214 or 576 0435 Recycled Teenagers Gentle exercise for 50’s forwards, & injury or illness rehabilitation. Mon & Weds, 14 Norris St, Tauranga Senior Citizens Club, behind Pak n Save. Tues at St Mary’s Church Hall, Girven Rd. All 9 - 10.30am. Classes taken by qualified instructor. First class free. Jennifer 571 1411 Spring into the Summer Get your free wellness evaluation. Svetlana 027 616 2124 St Columba Indoor Bowling Club Otumoetai Rd, Cherrywood. Names in by 7.15pm, 7.30pm start. All playing levels welcome. Paul 576 6324 Taoist Tai Chi Beginners class every Mon 9.30am. Tues 12.30pm & 7pm. Weds 1pm & 5.30pm. Thurs 12.30pm & 5.30pm. Sunday 10am. 15 Koromiko St, Judea. 578 9116 Tauranga Brass Practice every Mon at Community Hall, Elizabeth St West 7-9pm. All players welcome. Alex 0274 920 185 or 571 8720 Tauranga City Silver Band Practice every Mon 7pm. Some instruments & tuition available. New players welcome. Jeremy 021 132 3341 Tauranga Creative Fibre Every Mon at Arts Centre, Elizabeth St from 9.30am. Spinning, weaving, felting, knitting, crochet & more. Also on Thurs evening twice a month. Shirley 577 0188
Tauranga Rock n Roll Club Inc Club night every Mon
at Tauranga RSA, Cameron Rd, Greerton 8pm. A relaxed, social evening of dancing. Members $3, non-members $5. Visitors welcome. Check the Facebook pages. Trina 575 7461 a/hs Tauranga Senior Citizens Club Cards, 500 & Bridge Mon & Thurs. Indoor