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welcome to join aged 20-60 for fun, friendship & travel. Training every Tues at Greerton 6-8pm. Anita 571 4096 or 021 0257 6094 Bayfair Petanque Club Every Tues & Thurs at Bayfair Reserve, Russley Drive 1pm. Tuition & boules available for learners & visitors. Margaret 572 3173 Bethlehem Pottery Club Tues & Thurs at 13 Bethlehem Rd 10am - 3pm. Jane 552 0046 BOP Shirley Club Walking Group Meet every Tues outside the Mount Surf Club 9.20am. Easy walking. Cafe jaunt after. See you there. Bureta Garden Circle Monthly meeting at St John’s Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai 1.30pm. Visitors welcome. Colleen 576 7610 Business Circle Meet last Tues of month. Forum for like minded people (practical help to succeed & grow): start-ups & small businesses. bizcircle@xtra.co.nz 027 655 6198
Conversation Cafe for Seniors
Every Tues at St Andrew’s Church, Dee St, Mount 10am 12pm. Morning tea, fellowship, games. $5. 575 9347 Excel Toastmasters Meet every 2nd, 4th & 5th Tues of the month at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Bayfair 6.15-8.30pm. Learn leadership & public speaking skills. Kaaren 572 5988 Fibromyalgia Support Meeting Hillier Centre, Gloucester Rd 1.30pm. Speaker: Julia Sich - nutritional weeds. Friends of the Libraries Mount Book Group, Mt Maunganui Library 10am. Theme: New Zealand authors. All welcome.
Living in Harmony Evening Presented
Every Tues at St Peter’s Church, Victoria St, Mt Maunganui 10-11am & Thurs at St Mary’s Church, 1 Marlin St, Bayfair 9.30-10.30am. School term only. Music, dance, play, fun & morning tea. Sequence Dancing Tauranga Social & Leisure Club. Every Tues at St John’s Anglican Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai 7-9.30pm. Second Tues of month 3-5.30pm. John 578 9716 South City Indoor Bowls Club Club night (at Tauranga RSA). Names in by 7.15pm. Mary 541 0687 Tauranga Acoustic Music Club Blackboard Concert at McSwiggans Irish Pub, 158 Cambridge Rd, Tauranga 7.30pm. Paul 579 2346 or www.tamc.org.nz Tauranga Astronomical Soc An Astronomy special. Professor Brian Cox presents a really excellent video lecture - The Universe. Fergusson Park observatory 7.30pm. Telescope viewing.
Cheyne Rd neighbourhood. Warm up/running/cooling down. Free Tues/ Thurs/Fri. 6am start. 027 616 2124
Every Tues & Thurs at QEII Youth Centre, Memorial Park, Tauranga 9-11.30am. Heather 574 0976 Tauranga Scrabble Club Tues at Tauranga Bridge Club, Ngatai Rd 9am. 3 games $3. New players welcome. 544 8372 Tauranga Toastmasters Tga Lyceum Club 7.15-9.30pm. Confidence building, speaking skills, leadership skills. Alan 544 5989
by Multicultural Tauranga at Historic Village Hall, 17th Ave 6.30pm. Tonight: “Beautiful Korea”, presentation of culture, traditions & information, followed by potluck tea. Entry open with a plate of food to share & a donation to cover costs. 571 6419 Mt Maunganui Indoor Bowls Play Weds nights & Sun afternoons. Allen 575 0059 Otumoetai Care & Craft Group Every Weds during school term at St Columba Church, Cherrywood 9am - 12.30pm. Dawn 576 7783 Pasifika Playgroup Presented by Pacific island Community Tauranga Trust, 562 Cameron Rd every Weds during school term at Gate Pa School 9.30am - 12.30pm for 01-6yr olds. Parents/ caregivers welcome. Music, stories, dance & activities. Free entry. Emma 577 1270 Scottish Country Dancing Weds at Senior Citizens Hall, Maunganui Rd Beginners class 6pm, regular class 7.30pm. Fri at Papamoa Primary School Hall, Dickson Rd 7pm Children over 8 years welcome. 573 5055 Social Tennis Every Weds at Welcome Bay Tennis Courts 9am. Men & women. Dorreen 577 0462 Table Tennis Tauranga At Memorial Hall, QEYC every Weds 1-3pm & 7-9pm & every Fri 7-9pm. Bill 578 1662 www.sportsground.co.nz/ tabletennistauranga Tauranga Lawn Tennis Club Every Weds at Wharepai Domain, Cameron Rd 9am - 12pm. All levels welcome. Gaynor 544 7071
Neighbourhood Run for Beginners
Orange City Square & Round Dance Club Tues class 10am - 12pm. Weds, plus,
Inachord Chorus Womens 4 Part Harmony Every Tues at Bethlehem Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd 6.55pm. Enjoy the challenge of singing & performing varied repertoire. Cathy 579 2040 email: inachordchorus@gmail.com
Saintly Shakers Preschool Music
community service group - sister organisation of Rotary. Meet 2nd Tues of month. New members wanted. Sue 579 2347 Israeli Dancing Beginners class every Tues at Gate Pa Primary School Hall, Cameron Rd 7-8pm. All ages welcome - no partner required. Maria 544 1680 Mount Aglow All ladies invited to meet at Salvation Army, 57 Eversham Rd, Mt Maunganui 9.45am. Join us if you need a new direction to your life. Guest speaker: Nirmala Gounder. Shared lunch to follow. Raewyn 574 6967 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. Maxene 575 0162 Mount Social Table Tennis Group Every Tues at Arataki Community Centre 7.309.30pm. Friendly social table tennis of all levels. $4. 575 2048
Inner Wheel Club of Otumoetai Women’s
Balmorals Leisure Marching Team Ladies
Thurs club night & new dancers. 7.30pm, Frontiersmen’s Hall. 543 1063 Otumoetai Toastmasters Leadership skills, speaking skills. At Lyceum Club rooms, 68 1st Ave 7.15-9.30pm. Allan 544 5989 Overeaters Anonymous Is your eating affecting the way you, or someone else, live your lives? Overeating, undereating - meet every Tues at Church of Christ, 1400 Cameron Rd 7-8pm. 544 1213 Public Election Meeting - Vote for the Environment Sept 2 at Wesley Centre, 100 13th Ave, Tauranga 7pm. Chance to hear Tauranga candidates plus some extra candidates from Waiariki & BOP electorates answer questions on their party’s environmental policies.
MERCHANT
NAVY DAY Assemble 1:45pm • Service 2pm
MERCHANT NAVY MEMORIAL Sulphur Point (next to TYPBC) Sunday 31st August 2014 TA U R A N G A
All Welcome
Tauranga Morning Badminton Club
The Widows’ & Widowers’ Club
People living alone invited to join at Arts & Crafts Centre, Elizabeth St 2pm. Margaret 576 5292
Wednesday 27 August Abortion? Even decades ago? Start
‘Living in colour’, an 8 week healing & recovering course 2 hrs/week. Email: livingincolournz@gmail.com Age Concern Walking Group Meet at Waimarino Adventure Park, 36 Taniwha Place, Bethlehem 9.30am. All welcome. 578 2631 Badminton Mt Maunganui Club night Weds at Mount Sports Centre, Maunganui Rd 7-9pm. Janice 575 2438 or 027 201 0529
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 Bethlehem Mah Jong Club Every Weds at the Pavilion, Kempton Park Village, 40 Te Paeroa Rd, Bethlehem 1-4pm. Arrive 15 mins before play so tables can be allocated. Mah Jong lessons available for beginners (by prior arrangement only). Shona 552 6230 Bipolar Support Group Support for people with bipolar 1-2pm. Junction 579 9890 for info or if you need a ride.
Cribbage Club Tauranga RSA Greerton New members wanted for
this long established club, all ages. Every Weds 1-3.30pm. Entrance $3. Robert 579 1342
Fernlands Spa Water Exercise Classes Weds 10.45-11.45am
held rain or shine but not during school holidays. New participants planning to attend ph Jennifer 571 1411 Freemasons Gate Pa Lodge meets at Hairini Masonic Centre. Ph/txt Glen 572 4972 or 027 918 9096 Global Hearts Exercise Group Weds 2-3pm & Fri 11am - 12pm. Provides group activities combined with health education that encourages members to live a healthy & active lifestyle. Proudly supported by NZ Heart Foundation. Mark 0274 444 945
Greerton Gold Leisure Marching Team Ladies all ages invited to join them for fun, fitness & friendship every Weds at Morland Fox Park 8-9.30am. No experience required. Marion 578 1108 Healing Rooms Every Weds at Bethlehem Town Centre, corner shop behind PO 1-3pm. Christian prayer for healing. 021 110 0878 healingrooms.co.nz ICONZ for Girls Every Weds at Welcome Bay Community Centre, W/Bay Rd, behind hall 4.15-5.45pm. For girls aged 7-11yrs (yr 3-6). Badges, games, stories & more. Carolyn 544 0400 Kiwi Toasters Learn to speak with confidence & grow leadership skills. Meet 2nd & 4th Weds at Te Puke Hotel 5.30-7pm. Guests welcome. Chrissy 543 9493 or c.meyer@xtra.co.nz
Tauranga Mid-Week Tramping Group
Waiorongomai towards Waipapa Junction & return. Longer option available. Grade moderate, approx 5.5/6.5hrs. Pat 544 0670 Tauranga Pryde For gay, lesbian, bi, trans & intersex youth & friends or questioning. Social & support, 4.30pm fortnightly. Look for Tauranga Pryde on Facebook or 09 376 4155
Te Puke Spiritual & Healing Centre
Mini rotational expo (clairvoyant readings & healings) at Settlers Lounge, Memorial Hall (note change of venue). Doors open 6.45pm for 7pm start. $5. Te Puke Toy Library Weds - Sat at 248 Jellicoe St opp Atuaroa Ave, Te Puke 9.30am - 12pm. 021 130 6476
Toastmasters - City Early Start
Improve communication, leadership & teamwork skills. Every Weds at Classic Flyers Avgas Cafe 6.45-8.15am. Toastmasters is the answer for building confidence & leadership skills. To find a club near you email: LaniDTM@gmail. com or 571 1545. http://cityearlystart. toastmastersclubs.org T.S Chatham (Sea Cadets) Weds during school term at TYPBC, Keith Allan Drive, Sulphur Pt 6.15-9pm. Micah 021 336 719 or cucdr@ tschathamorg.nz or www.tschatham. org.nz Yoga with Ocean Views Every Weds & Fri 9.30am & Tues 7pm at Fergusson Park, Matua. Stella 021 0249 6390
Thursday 28 August Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
Salvation Army, Eversham Rd, Bayfair 7.30-8.30pm. Age Concern Tauranga Monthly meeting at Hinton Lounge, Tauranga RSA, 1237 Cameron Rd 10-11.30am. Speaker: Ruth Thomas – ‘Dementia, what it is & where to find information.’ $3pp, refreshments provided.
Army Cadets (WBOP Cadet Unit)
Every Thurs at Tauranga Army Hall 6-9.30pm. Ages 13-17 youth development with a military flavour. Email: admin@wbopcu.org.nz Citizens Advice Bureau Tauranga Te Pou Whakawhirinaki O Aotearoa AGM at St Stephens Church, Brookfield Tce, Otumoetai 10am. Club Mt Maunganui Social games club. Every Thurs 12.45pm. Play indoor bowls, 500 & bolivia. John 575 2422
Community Bible Study International
Join us at 14th Ave Gospel Centre 10am - 12pm for a non denominational in-depth Bible study until Sept 25. Jack/Betty 544 3809 Fitness League Safe, effective, low impact exercise to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed for females. All ages & abilities, complementary first class, 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 Friends of the Libraries Greerton Chat Group, Villaggio Café 10am. Life member Barbara Murray will share some history of the Friends, formed 29 years ago this month. French Connection For lovers of all things French. Come & meet like minded people over a relaxed drink. Meet every second Thurs at Comida (note new venue) between 4.306.30pm. Email Andrea: agohns@ yahoo.co.nz 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 Knitting Classes For children 8yrs onwards (adults also welcome) every Thurs at St Andrew’s Church, Dee St, Mount 3-4.30pm. Free 575 9347 Mainly Music Every Thurs at St Enoch’s Church, 16th Ave 9.30am. $3 per family. New members welcome. 578 3040 More Than Craft Every Thurs at Greerton Bible Church Hall cnr Chadwick Rd & Oropi Rd 9.3011.30am. 10 crafts with talented tutors. Inspection welcome. June 544 0823 Mount Art Group Every Thurs at St Peter’s Church Hall, 11 Victoria Rd, Mt Maunganui 9am - 1pm. Visitors welcome. Merilynn 575 6777 Mt Maunganui Creative Fibre Every Thurs at Arataki Community Centre 9am - 1pm. Share & learn spinning, weaving, crochet, knitting, felting & other creative crafts. Jan 574 1265 Petanque Tauranga/BOP Club Every Thurs & Sun at Cliff Rd venue 1pm start. Jo Ann 578 3606 Salsa on the Strand Every Thurs at La Mexica presented by Bay Salsa. Intro class 8pm followed by social dancing. Really social, no partner required. $2 entry, members free. www.baysalsa.co.nz Simplee Cr8ive All crafts welcome every Thurs at Arataki Community Centre, Bayfair 9am - 2.30pm. Jenny 572 5396 Sunshine Dance Group Learn sequence dancing at a friendly club. Meet every Thurs at Baptist Church Hall, cnr 13th Ave & Cameron Rd 7-8.30pm, followed by dancing till 10pm. $2pp entrance includes supper. Jan 544 4379 Tauranga Heart Support Group Phase 3 rehab exercise, social events & guest speakers for those with or at risk of heart disease. Every Thurs at City Church Hall, Otumoetai Rd/Sherwood St 9.30-10.45am. Men & women welcome. Please bring finger food. Dianne 576 5031 Qualified instructor/ Cardiac Care leader. Tauranga Model Railway Club Every Thurs & Tues 7.30pm. Ed 543 1108 Tauranga Pryde Youth Group For lesbian, gay, bi, trans. Meet 6.30pm 1st & 3rd Weds of each month & 2nd & 4th Thurs. 22 3536 968
Tauranga Rock n Roll Social Dancers
Authentic music - DJ Pete, every Thurs at 14 Norris St, behind Pak n Save 7.309.30pm. $3 entry pp - supper included. Maria 576 7326 Tennis Seniors WBOP Every Thurs at Tauranga Lawn Tennis Club, Wharepai Domain, Cameron Rd 9am - 12pm. $3 ball fee. Lynda 575 0627 Toastmasters - Kickstart Club Have fun while learning to speak confidently. Breakfast meeting at Alimento Cafe, 1st Ave, Tauranga 7-8.15am. Guests welcome. Helen 571 6181 Tauranga Storytellers’ Group Meet last Thurs of month. Learn how to develop your storytelling skills. Claire 577 7220 Te Puke Table Tennis Club Every Thurs at Te Puke Intermediate School Hall 7-9pm. Ted 573 7216
Friday 29 August
10-Pin Bowling Quicksilver League Every Fri at 13th Ave 10.30am. Come for a fun morning. Play in pairs. Ngaire 575 3806 Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting every Fri at Hamner Clinic, 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton (behind Bridgestone) 7.30pm. 0800 229 6757 for more meetings or assistance. Chess Tauranga Every Fri at Tauranga RSA, Greerton 6pm onwards for the whole family. Werner 548 1111 http:// www.westernbopchess.weebly.com/
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