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The Weekend Sun 9.20am. Easy walking. Great group. Cafe jaunt after. See you there. Free Karate Classes For kids & adults from 4 years. “Confidence focus leadership.” 577 6868 or www. milehighkarate.com Freestyle BMX Club BMX Inc Restarts for 2013 today. Become a BMX Inc member in the month of Feb to go in the draw to win a $50 Rocket Bike voucher & more prizes. Conditions apply. See our Facebook page for more details. Paul 021 916 6571 Genesis - Women’s Group Every Tues during school term. This week meet at Ocean Shores Retirement Village for musical concert starting 10.30am featuring Edward Klaasen - harpist. New members welcome. Jennifer, Salvation Army 578 4264 Inachord Chorus Ladies 4 part harmony every Tues at Bethlehem Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd 6.45pm. Enjoy singing & meet new friends. Shona 0272 801 004 or Sabine 577 0455 (day). Israeli Dancing Beginners classes every Tues at Gate Pa School Hall 7-8pm. No partners required. All ages welcome. Maria 544 1680 Mount Morning Badminton Every Tues at Mount Sports Centre, Blake Park 9am - 12pm. Social, competitive, all ages, beginners welcome. Racquets available. Visitors $5 per session, first day free. Students $2. Season commences March 5. Margaret 575 9792 Mount Social Table Tennis Every Tues at Arataki Community Centre 7.30-9.30pm. Social, fun group. Paddles available. Matt 575 2048 Nam Wah Pai Kung Fu Learn this Chinese Martial Art training in Kung Fui Tues & Thurs at Tauranga Boys Gym 6-7.30pm. Brian 021 241 7059 or www.nwpkungfu.co.cc
Tauranga Acoustic Music Club
Cedar Lounge, Bureta Park, Vale St 7.30pm. Friendly jam sessions or open concert 4th Tues & 2nd Sun, 1pm. Sing, play or just listen. Paul 579 2346 or www.tamc.org.nz
Tauranga Astronomical Society
Observatory & hall open at Fergusson Park 7.30pm. Featuring a DVD programme that looks at Saturn’s largest moon, Titan, a place similar to our planet, a potential source of life - or is it? Public welcome. Telescope viewing if weather permits. 576 5389 Tauranga Scrabble Club Every Tues at Tauranga Bridge Club, Ngatai Rd 9am. 3 games $2.50. New players welcome. 544 8372 Tauranga Toastmasters Tga Lyceum Club 1st Tues 7.15-8.45pm. Exterminate the butterflies, confidence building, improving public speaking & leadership skills. Alan 544 5989 Toastmasters Excel Club Learn to be a competent speaker & get your message across. Meetings held on 2nd, 4th & 5th Tues of the month at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way (off Grenada St) Mt Maunganui 6.15pm. New members welcome. Tess 575 6610 YMCA Sit n Fit Class Tues at Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd, Papamoa 11.30am - 12.30pm. Weds at Greenwood Park Village, Welcome Bay Rd 11am - 12pm. Social exercise seated to music. All welcome. 578 9272
Wednesday 13 February
Assn of Administrative Professionals AAPNZ first meeting for 2013
at Hooked On, Matua Shops, Tilby Drive Tauranga 5.30pm. Cam Verry, Flow Physiotherapy with tips for improving workplace posture. RSVP: tauranga@aapnz.org.nz Badminton Mt Maunganui Summer social club night Weds at Mount Sports Club, Maunganui Rd 7-9pm. Cost $8 per night. All past & new players welcome. Janice 575 2438 or 027 201 0529 Bay Play Tuition offered in recorder, flute, clarinet, saxophone, violin, guitar & keyboard. An initiative by Mount Music School Charitable Trust. Enrolment day today at Room A3 of the Music Suite, Mt Maunganui College. For costs & info Kaye 572 1755 or email: info@bayplay.co.nz
Baywide Community Law Service
Drop in clinic every Weds at 63 Willow St 5-6.30pm. No appointment necessary. Free legal assistance. 571 6812. Every Tues morning at Te Puke Clinic. For appointment 573 5614. Every
Thurs morning at Katikati Clinic. For appointment 549 0399 Bible Study Is the Bible Gods word? Matua area Weds 7.30pm. Tom 022 123 7753 or email: tomg@bbf.org.nz or view www.baybiblefellowship.co.nz BirdsBOP/OSNZ Speaker: Ace birder Tim Barnard - about his experiences. Tauranga Arts & Crafts Centre, 177 Elizabeth St, cnr Elizabeth St West & Takitimu/Waikareao Expressway. Koha to cover expenses please. All welcome. Eila 549 3646 Bromeliad Club Open Day At Yacht Club, Sulphur Pt 12.30-2.30pm. Large display of plants & many sales tables. Demonstration of cutting off pups, spot prizes, raffles. Opportunity to ask about growing conditions. No entry charge. All welcome. Lynley 576 7711
Fernlands Spa Water Exercise Class
Weds 10.45-11.45am. Held rain or shine but not during school holidays. Pool class recommencing February 20 to be confirmed. New participants planning to attend, Jennifer 571 1411. Free Karate Kempo Class With your child. “Fun, focus, leadership, confidence, discipline.” 577 6868 Mile High Karate Tauranga. Global Hearts Exercise Group Weds 2pm & Fri 11am. Provides group activities combined with health education that encourages members to live a healthy & active lifestyle. Classes run by certified Phase 3 cardiac rehabilitator. Vikki 575 0470 or 0272 800 388 ME/CFS Support Meeting Chadwick House, 250 Chadwick Rd, Greerton 10.30am. Farewell to John Kelliher. Please bring a plate for morning tea. All welcome. 578 7804 Otumoetai Toy Box Toy Library 94 Bureta Rd. Open Weds 6.30-8.30pm, Thurs & Fri 9.30-11.30am. A number of membership options available. 576 9923 or 027 857 7452 Salvation Army Meeting For all women every Weds at Salvation Army cnr Cameron Rd & 5th Ave, Tauranga. This week “Garden Party” at Papamoa. Meet at church 9.45am. New members welcome. Jennifer 578 4264
Social Beginner Dancing Classes
Feb 13 at Tauranga Primary School Hall, 5th Ave 8pm. Feb 14 at Greerton Hall, 1247 Cameron Rd 7pm. Supreme Dance Centre, Sonia 543 2377 or 027 322 1786. Email: Sonia@supremedancecentre.co.nz Table Tennis Tauranga Memorial Hall, QEYC. Weds 1-3pm, 7-9pm. Fri 7-9pm. All welcome. www.sportsground.co.nz/ tabbletennistauranga Bill 578 1662 Taoist Tai Chi Beginners class starts today at Tauranga Club rooms, 15 Koromiko St 2pm & 5.30pm. Ann 577 9145 Taoist Tai Chi New 6 week introductory course starts Feb 20 at Pukehina Community Hall 9.3011am. Linda 533 3519 Taoist Tai Chi Exercise your body, challenge your mind. New class starts Feb 13 at 15 Koromiko St, Judea 1pm & Feb 14 5.15pm. Caroline 548 1209 Tauranga Floral Art Group AGM at Baptist Hall cnr Cameron Rd & 13th Ave 10.30am. Please bring a plate for a shared lunch before the 1pm meeting. Usual 7pm meeting. New members welcome. Cecille 579 3029
Toastmasters - City Early Start
Improve communication, leadership & teamwork skills. Join the motivated & enthusiastic group every Weds at Classic Flyers Avgas Cafe 6.45-8.15am. Email: LaniDTM@kol.co.nz or 571 1545. Website: http://cityearlystart. toastmastersclubs.org
Toastmasters Tauranga South Area
Leadership skills, speaking skills. Weds at St George’s Church Hall cnr Cameron Rd & Church St 7.15pm. All welcome. Alan 544 5989 TS Chatham (Sea Cadets) Every Weds at TYPBC, Keith Allan Drive, Sulphur Pt 6.30-9pm. Lee 542 5377 or 027 291 6151 or email: leew.lynnc@xtra.co.nz Walking Group Age Concern walking group meet at Kulim Park, Bureta 10am. Sausage sizzle. All welcome. 578 2631 Yoga Every Weds & Fri at Fergusson Park Sports Centre (End of Tilby Drive, Matua) 9.30-10.40am. Term 1 until 19 April. Quiet, peaceful, ocean view. $10 casual/$80 term. Stella 021 0249 6390 or email: YogaTauranga@gmail.com
Thursday 14 February
Begin Again Create the life you want in 2013 & beyond. Study group to understand & utilise the subconscious mind, stillness & meditation, & spiritual principles to help you obtain the life that is designed especially for you. No charge. 571 5188 Diabetes Help Tauranga Inc Te Puke meeting at Masonic Lodge Hall, Oxford St 2pm. Guest speaker: Maree Burley, of Pharmco Ltd “The difference in the new CareSence meters so you can decide which one is suitable to replace the one you are using. Funding for test strips for all other meters in use will cease from March 1 2013 Divorce Care 13 week recovery course for those experiencing divorce or separation. Thurs at Holy Trinity Church, old hall cnr Devonport Rd & 4th Ave, Tauranga 7-9pm. Places limited. Office 578 7718 Feldenkrais Classes Every Thurs in Welcome Bay 9.30am or 5.30pm. Feel alert & alive. First class free. www.feldenkrais.org.nz or Gisella 544 4823 Fitness League Safe, effective, low impact exercise to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed for females. All ages & abilities, first class free, every Thurs Central Baptist Church Hall, cnr 13th Ave & Cameron Rd 9.30am & Weds at Katikati Memorial Hall 10am. Pam 549 4799 or 021 117 170 Free Trial Classes At Mile High Karate from 4pm & 4 years. 577 6868 www. milehighkarate.com 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 More Than Craft Many crafts available at Greerton Bible Church, cnr Chadwick & Oropi Rds 9.30-11.30am. $3 per morning. Great creche. New members welcome. Ruth 576 0955 Taoist Tai Chi Beginners class starts today at Tauranga Club rooms, 15 Koromiko St 5.15pm. Ann 577 9145 Tauranga Mixed Probus Club Monthly meeting at Carmel Country Estate social centre 10am. Guest speaker. Visitors welcome. Maureen 544 5013 Tauranga Rock n Roll Social Danc-
ing Every Thurs at Senior Citizen’s Hall, 14 Norris St, Tauranga 7.309.30pm. $3 door entry. All welcome. Maria 576 7326 Te Puke Mah Jong Group Lyceum Club room, Palmer Place. Every Thurs 1pm. All players welcome. Beginners lessons 10.30am. Gig 573 5355
Friday 15 February
Chess Tauranga Every Fri at Tauranga RSA, Greerton 6pm onwards for the whole family. Noel 579 5412 http:// www.westernbopchess.weebly.com/ Free Immigration Clinic
Every Fri - legal advice & information on immigration issues. For appointment, Baywide Community Law 571 6812 Free Kempo Karate Trial classes “Come kick start 2013”. Mile High Karate Studios NZ, Tauranga Branch, 8 Bayfarm Lane (off 2nd Ave) Gay/Bi Men’s Support Group Do you need a trusting person to talk to? Discretion assured. For meetings & locations ph/text Alex 027 358 5934 Narcotics Anonymous Open every Fri at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui 7pm. 0800 628 632 Taoist Tai Chi New beginners class at St Paul’s Church Hall, Papamoa 9am. Classes also held in Te Puke & Pukehina. Raewyn 574 1190 U3A Tauranga AGM 10am followed by talk given by Maurice O’Reilly on his experience taking a 4 wheel drive vehicle overland from China to Europe 11am. Morning tea 10.30am. At Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave, Tauranga.
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