What's On
Thursday 20 September
Bay City Rockers
Social RocknRoll Dancing, with Neon Moon, RocknRoll Waltz. At Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St. 7-9:30pm. $3 entry includes supper. Ph Gavin 027 643 6222
Beginner Social Dance Classes
Wed 19 Sept, 7:30pm, Welcome Bay School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd, or Thur 20 Sept, 8pm, Greerton Hall, Cameron Rd. Ph 544 2337 or 027 322 1786
CAP Money Course
Budget.Save.Spend. A free 4 week course to help you manage your money well. 10:30am or 7:15pm. Phone 571 6525 for more info
Cards 500
Mt Maunganui Senior Citizens, 345 Maunganui Rd. Every Tues & Thurs 12:30pm-3:30pm. Ph Jack MacKinnon 575 7719
Citizens Advice Bureau Papamoa
Free confidential impartial information & advice. Don’t know? Ask us! Ph or visit us at Community Centre 15 Gravatt Road Papamoa 10am-1pm 07 574 9862 or 0800 367 222
Citizens Advice Bureau Tauranga
Free confidential impartial information & advice. Don’t know? Ask us! Ph or visit us at 38 Hamilton St Tauranga Mon-Fri 9am-5pm 07 578 1592 or 0800 367 222
Community Bible Study
Join us @ City Church 252 Otumoetai Rd, 7-9pm for a study on the Book of Acts until 1st Nov. Ph Julie 552 4068
Community Bible Study
Join us @ 14th Ave Gospel Centre 10 -12pm for Study on the Book of Acts until 8th Nov. Ph Gay 021 2255 981
Diabetes Self Management Program
Need support for type two diabetes? Ring us for details of our DESMOND program that puts you in charge. Diabetes Help Tauranga INFOline 0278 830 158
English Class For Migrants
Conversation class advance at Multicultural Centre at Historic Village from 10:30am during school term only. $3 per class
Fitness League
Exercise, movement, dance. 10am, Central Baptist church, 13th Ave & Cameron Rd. Complimentary first class. Ph Pam 549 4799 or 021 117 7170
Forest & Bird walk
Kopurererua stream walkway, from Compass/Historic Village. Easy. Meet Kulim Park 8:45am. Leader Eddie ph 576 1849
Gate Pa Junior Tennis
Junior club days Saturdays 9am: 5-7 yrs, 10am: 8-10 yrs & Thursdays 4.30pm for intermediate & college ages. Raquets available. Ph 576 5178 or 0274 520 600
Katikati Toastmasters
Find Your Voice Katikati Toastmasters meets 1st 3rd & 5th Thursday at 7:30pm at Katikati Community Centre Beach Road Katikati. Ph Chrissy 027 296 7939
Kickstart Toastmasters
Find your voice, learn to speak with confidence. At Alimento Cafe, 1st Avenue, Tauranga, 7-8:10am. Ph Brian 0275 432 777
Mainly Music
Music & dance for preschoolers, Mums & Carers. $3 per family. Morning tea provided 9:30-10am. Holy Trinity Church, 215 Devonport Rd.
Mount Art Group
Interested in painting or drawing, any medium & all levels? 9-1pm St Peters Hall, Victoria St, Mt Maunganui. New members welcome. Ph Rita 542 2070
Narcotics Anonymous
Closed Men’s meeting, every Thursday, 7:30-8:30pm, Waipuna Park Hall, 25 Kaitemako Rd, Welcome Bay. If using drugs is causing problems, ph 0800 NA TODAY
Salsa on the Strand
Come have some fun with a FREE introdution to Salsa @8:30 & social dancing from 9pm at La Mexica on The Strand. Salsa, Bachata, Zouk, Kizomba, Merengue.
Square Dancing Fun
Easy walking dance, learners welcome. Club night 7:30pm. Frontiersmen’s Hall, Elizabeth St, Tga. Ph 578 6516 or Facebook, Orange City Squares Rounds
Sunshine Sequence Dance Group
Learn dancing at a friendly club. Baptist Church Hall, 13th Avenue, 7-10pm. $2pp includes supper. Jan 544 4379
Taoist Tai Chi -MtMaunganui
Beginners Class 6:15-7:45pm, at 345 Maunganui Rd. Come along & join in any time. Great for stress, balance & flexibility. Friendly group. Memberships from $19 monthly. Ph 578 6193
Taoist Tai Chi -Tauranga
Beginners Classes 1-2:30pm & 5:30-7pm, at 15 Koromiko St Judea. Come along, join in any time. Great for stress, balance & flexibility. Memberships from $19 monthly. Ph 578 6193
Taoist Tai Chi Katikati
Beginners Class: 5:30-7pm, at Memorial Hall, Main Rd, Katikati. Come along & join any time. Great for stress, balance & flexibility. Friendly group. Memberships from $19 monthly. Ph 578 6193
Tauranga Cake Decorators
Meets at 68 1st Ave. 7:30pm. Demo, spray construction. Visitors & everyone with an interest welcome.
Tauranga Citizens Indoor Bowls
Starts 1:15pm. New members welcome. All ages. Ph Andrew 021 0298 5047
Tauranga Creative Fibre
Every Mon 9:30am, also 2nd & 4th Thur 7pm. Learn/share spinning, weaving, knitting, felting, crochet, all things fibre. 177 Elizabeth St. Margaret 571 3483
Tauranga Model Railway Club
We meet Tuesdays 10am & Thursdays 7:30pm upstairs cnr Merrilees Rd & Cross St to construct & operate model trains. Ph Rob 573 6960
Tauranga Morning Badminton
9-11:30am, QE2 centre. All ages. Racquets available, beginners welcome. $5 per day. Ph Rachael 07 548 2216
Friday 21 September
Alcoholics Anonymous
Open meeting 10am, Tauranga Central Bapist Church. 13th Ave/Cameron Rd. All Welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757
Alcoholics Anonymous (Open Meeting)
Alcoholics Anonymous open meeting every Friday Night 7:30pm at Hamner Clinic 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton (behind Bridgestone). Ph 0800 229 6757 for more meetings or assistance.
Bowls Indoor
Mt Maunganui Senior Citizens. Every Wednesday & Friday 12:45pm, beginners welcome. Come along & see if you like it. Ph Ernie Adams 575 4650
Chess Tauranga
Tauranga RSA Chess Club, Greerton 5-7pm, Casual & Standard length games. Ph Werner 548 1111 http:/www.westernbopchess.weebly.com/
Citizens Advice Bureau Tauranga
Free confidential impartial information & advice. Don’t know? Ask us! Ph or visit us at 38 Hamilton St Tauranga Mon-Fri 9am-5pm 07 578 1592 or 0800 367 222
Classic Flyers Restoration
The restoration team is working in hangar 3 today on the Avenger WW II aircraft. Come down for a look.
Discovering Religious Diversity
Tauranga Moana Interfaith Council are offering DISCOVERING RELIGIOUS DIVERSITY: Contemporary Beliefs & Practices. To register go to www.rdc.org.nz/classes
Embrace WCS Dancing?
Learn West Coast Swing. Smooth, fun & modern dance. 1st Class Free. 7pm at KJ Studios (8/47 Waihi Rd, Judea, behind Supercheap) Vero 021 191 1601 embrace.dancing@gmail.com
Menz Shed Te Puke
86B No.3 Rd Te Puke. Come & join us at our shed Mon, Wed, Fri at 9am. Ph 573 8655 or 573 5971
Mount Maunganui Toy Library
Rent toys, keep your kids entertained. Find us on Facebook. 22 MacDonald St, Wed 9:30-12, Fri 11:30-2, Sat 9:30-12
Narcotics Anonymous
Open meetings every Friday 7:30-8:30pm, Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui. If using drugs is causing you problems, ph 0800 NA TODAY
Taoist Tai Chi Papamoa
Beginners Class: 9-10:30am, at 242 Dickson Rd Papamoa. Come along & join in any time. Great for stress, balance & flexibility. Friendly group. Memberships from $19 monthly. Ph 578 6193
Taoist Tai Chi Tauranga
Beginners Class: 9-10:30am, at 15 Koromiko St Judea. Come along & join in any time. Great for stress, balance & flexibility. Friendly group. Memberships from $19 monthly. Ph 578 6193
Te Puke Toy Library
Creative Space for kids 6+, Wed 4:30 or 6pm sessions Friday, Playgroup 10am, Brick Kids 3:30pm during Term Times 7 Stock Rd, Te Puke 027 263 9309
U3A Sept General Meeting
The speaker at U3A meeting 21st Sept is Graham York speaking on detection & treatment of areas contaminated by addictive chemicals. Wesley church 13th Ave. 10am
Saturday 22 September
Art In The Park
Art for sale. Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui. Weather Permitting. 9am-5pm. Tauranga Society of Artists
Bay Network Social Club
50 Plus. Great people & awesome outings. Must have a sense of humor. Ph Jonathan 572 2091 or Maureen 021 112 3307
Beth-El Messianic Family
Celebrate Family Life with believers who meet & worship as Yeshua (Jesus) & all the early believers did. Shalom.10am Otumoetai Primary. www.BethEl.org.nz. Joel 021 768 043
Bible Society Hymn Fest
Oct 14th 2pm Salvation Army Citadel sing along with the Salvation army Choir. An offering will be taken up. Ph Harry 579 3967
Calling Lada Car owners
The Russian festival organisers are keen to have any Russian built Lada cars on display. Interested? 021 781 968
Come Dancing Tonight
Tauranga Scottish Society invite you to our monthly dance 7:30-10:30 Greerton Hall. Entry $7 incl raffles & supper. Ph 576 5976
Gate Pa Junior Tennis
Junior club days 9am: 5-7 yrs, 10am: 8-10 yrs & Thursdays 4.30pm for intermediate & college ages. Raquets available. Ph 576 5178 or 0274 520 600
Jigsaw Puzzle Library
St Stephens invites you to join their library. Open 10-12 at Highmore Pl. Over 150 puzzles to choose from. Children’s to 1000 pieces.
LOL Laughter Wellness
Release your D.O.S.E. (Dopamine, Oxytocin, Seratonin, Endorphins) of joy from your inner pharmacy. Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui, 11-11:45am. Koha. Ph Trish 022 036 6768 Email lollaughterwellness@gmail.com
Menz Shed Te Puke
86B No.3 Rd Te Puke. Come & join us at our shed Mon, Wed, Fri at 9am. Ph 573 8655 or 573 5971
Mount Maunganui Toy Library
Rent toys, keep your kids entertained. Find us on Facebook. 22 MacDonald St, Wed 9:30-12, Fri 11:30-2, Sat 9:30-12
Mount Music Club
2nd Sat in month. Mostly country. Good backing band. Mount Old Folks Hall, Midway, Mount
Narcotics Anonymous
Open meeting every Saturday 7:30-8:30pm, Hanmer Clinic (behind Super Liquor), 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton. For more info, call 0800 NA TODAY
Ostomates Meeting
Ostomates meet at the Cancer rooms 111 Cameron Rd 1:30pm. A fun afternoon with Les Cheyne speaking
Pukete Pioneers Marching Club
Reunion NZ Labour Weekend 2019. We are looking for ex-marchers, club members/families connected with Pukete Pioneers Marching Teams between 1982-1990. Contact Kath on J.K.papamoa@gmail.com
Shrek The Musical
8pm at Baycourt Theatre. Based on the story & characters from the award winning animated film. Go to www.baycourt.co.nz for info & tickets.
Spiritual Chant SoS
Experience the Sound of Soul spiritual HU chant. Spiritual chat follows. 1:30-2:30pm Cafe Versailles 107 Grey St Tauranga
Sunshine Sequence Dance Group
Come & enjoy tea/dance. Sat Sept 29. Baptist Church hall, 13th Ave. 5-9pm. $5pp. BYO food, plates, cutlery, non alcoholic drinks. Jan 544 4379
Synchronised Swimming Display
Tauranga Synchro are holding a synchronised swimming display at 11am at Baywave. There’ll be a mixture of solo, duet/trio & team performances. Everyone welcome! Facebook.com/taurangasynchroNZ
Taoist Tai Chi -Tauranga
Beginners Class 8:30-10am at 15 Koromiko St, Judea. All welcome to join in at any time. Memberships from $19 monthly. Great for stress, balance, flexibility. Ph 578 6193
Tauranga Fuchsia Group
Meets last Saturday of month 1:30pm Tauranga Art Craft Centre Elizabeth St West. Fuchsia Growing Workshops Social time. Ph Pat 579 1655 Noeleen 578 4643
Tauranga Senior Citizens Club
CARDS 500 Mon & Thurs. INDOOR BOWLS Tues, Wed & Sat. 14 Norris St (behind PaknSave) 12:45pm for 1pm start. Entry $2 includes afternoon tea. New members welcome.
The Sociables
30s-50s age group of males & females that meet up to dine out or participate in different events & activities. Ph 022 012 0376
Sunday 23 September
Bible Seminar
1:45pm Greerton Senior Citizens Hall, Maitland St, Greerton. Title: What does God require from mankind? Interactive, Q&A. All welcome. Vic 543 0504
BOP Oodle Club
Playdates for dogs for socialising & fun! All dog breeds welcome. Meets monthly on first Sunday, 2-3pm, Fergusson Park. Free. www.oodlehq.co.nz
Corkers Toastmasters
Wow your audience Corkers Toastmasters meets 3rd Sunday of month at The Zone Cafe, Owens Place, Mt Maunganui at 2pm. Ph Chrissy 027 296 7939
Croquet
Tauranga Domain, Cameron Rd, 12:45 for 1pm start. Beginners welcome. Ph Peter 571 0633
Czech School & Playgroup
Czech & Slovak Club Tauranga 10am- 12noon, Tauranga Boys College, Devonport Rd, more info on https://www.csclubtauranga.nz/en/kids-classes/
Diabetes Self Management Program
Need support for type two diabetes? Ring us for details of our DESMOND program that puts you in charge. Diabetes Help Tauranga INFOline 0278 830 158
Fun Bowling for Families
Matua bowling & clubhouse events 1pm-6pm. Small bowls sets for kids. Play pool. $5. 108 Levers Road. Ph Cliff 021 432 154
International Travel, Home Hosting
Go to the friendshipforce.org & attend one of our Sunday or Thursday monthly meetings to learn more. Ph Barbara 574 5711, Jonathan 572 2091
Maketu Market
Held 3rd & 5th Sundays of month. Set up from 7am at Maketu Village Green until 12pm. Ph Pat 021 447 420
Narcotics Anonymous
Open meetings every Sunday, 7-8pm, Hanmer Clinic (behind Super Liquor), 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton. For more info, call 0800 NA TODAY
Papamoa Country Music Club
Monthly music afternoon at Gordon Spratt Reserve at 1pm. Come along, enjoy the music. Further info ph Mike Feisst 0274 597 505
Radio Controlled Model Yachts
Sundays & Thursdays 1:30pm, in pond behind 24 Montego Drive Papamoa, sailing Electron Yachts for fun. Adult beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419
Recreational Road Cycling
Sunday morning rides in rural low traffic areas. Beginners to experienced. All types of bicycles welcome. Ph 0274 353 669 or www.cyclebop.co.nz
Shrek The Musical
At Baycourt Theatre at 3pm. Based on the story & characters from the award winning animated film. Go to www.baycourt.co.nz for info & tickets.
Taize at St. Georges
Join us for a quiet & contemplative service using the music of the Taize Community. 7pm. http://www.stgeorgesgatepa.org.nz/
Monday 24 September
Achieve Toastmasters
Find your voice Achieve Toastmasters meets 1st 3rd & 5th Monday at St Stephens Church Hall Brookfield Terrace at 7:30pm. Ph Frank/Chrissy 543 9493
Alcoholics Anonymous
Open meeting 10am, Tauranga Central Bapist Church. 13th Ave/Cameron Rd. All Welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757
Argentine Tango
6.30pm @ Citz Club. Close embrace dance to change your life! Join in to meet friendly young dancers & share ‘a journey’ Ph/Txt Denise 020 4006 1340
Badminton Club, Aquinas College
Tauranga Badminton Club, 7:30-9:30pm. Aquinas College Events Centre. Seniors & Year 11 upwards. Casual players welcome. $8pp. Club racquets available. Ph/text Sue: 0211944335 www.sporty/taurangabadmintonclub.co.nz
Bethlehem Indoor Bowls
Meets in Bethlehem Hall every Monday night. 7:30 start. New members, all ages welcome. Names in by 7:15. Ph John 0276 541 298
Cards 500
At RSA Greerton. Every Tuesday 12:30-2:30pm & every Monday 7pm.
Chess at Mount Maunganui
Mount RSA Chess Club every Mon, 544 Maunganui Rd. 6-7:30pm during school term. Late program 7:30pm onwards. Standard rules. Incl casual games. Noel 579 5412
Chess During The Day
The Mount Chess Club - Mondays 1pm-4pm. Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd Mt Maunganui. $3. Sets,boards,clocks, refreshments provided. Bob or Viv 5755845 or 0274786282
Citizens Advice Bureau Tauranga
Free confidential impartial information & advice. Don’t know? Ask us! Ph or visit us at 38 Hamilton St Tauranga Mon-Fri 9am-5pm 07 578 1592 or 0800 367 222
Diabetes Drop-In
Diabetes Drop-In 10-12noon, Diabetes Help Tauranga Office, Graced Support Centre, Cnr 11th Ave/Christopher St, Tauranga. INFOline 0278 830 158
Diabetes Self Management Program
Need support for type two diabetes? Ring us for details of our DESMOND program that puts you in charge. Diabetes Help Tauranga INFOline 0278 830 158
Let's Learn
Wanting to learn something new? www.letslearn.co.nz has classes, workshops & activities galore. Become a lifelong learner today! Ph 544 9557
Marlin Friendship Club
Meet 2nd Monday of month at Mount Golf Club at 9:45am. Ph David 574 9692 or Helen 572 2993
Menz Shed Te Puke
86B No.3 Rd Te Puke. Come & join us at our shed Mon, Wed, Fri at 9am. Ph 573 8655 or 573 5971
Narcotics Anonymous
Open meetings every Monday, 7-8pm, Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui. If using drugs is causing a problem, call 0800 NA TODAY
Omokoroa Indoor Bowling Club
Meets at The Settler’s Hall, Omokoroa Road. 1pm for 1:30pm start. All Welcome. Ph Anne 548 1636. All equipment provided.
Papamoa Cruiser Bikers
Ready to Ride. 1:30pm New Grill Green Restaurant, 4 Golden Sands Dr. Mainly cycleways. 90 minutes approx. Loan bikes, information, transport ph Iain 027 572 2987
Recycled Teenagers Exercise Class
50+, & illness/injury rehabilitation. Mon & Wed 9:15-10:45 Snr Citz Club 14 Norris St Tga. St Mary’s Church Hall Girven Rd Tues 9-10.30am. Jennifer 571 1411
Silver Singers
Require soprano & bass voices for their choir. Practises at St Stephens Chapel Brookfield Tce at 1pm. Ph Pat 579 1036
Taoist Tai Chi -PyesPa
Beginners Class: 3:30-4:30pm, at Althorp, 9 Granston Drive. Come along & join in any time. Great for stress, balance & flexibility. Friendly group. Memberships from $19 monthly. Ph 578 6193
Taoist Tai Chi -TePuke
Beginners Class: 9.30-11am, at Memorial Hall, 130 Jellicoe Rd, Te Puke. Come along & join any time. Great for stress, balance, flexibility. Friendly group. Memberships from $19 monthly. Ph 578 6193
Taoist Tai Chi Tauranga
Beginners class 9:30-11am at 15 Koromiko St Judea. Come along & join in at any time. Great for stress, balance & flexibility. Memberships from $19 per month. Ph 578 6193
Tauranga Creative Fibre
Every Mon 9:30am, also 2nd & 4th Thur 7pm. Learn/share spinning, weaving, knitting, felting, crochet, all things fibre. 177 Elizabeth St. Margaret 571 3483
Tauranga Indoor Bowls
At Tauranga Citizens Club 7:15pm. New members welcome all ages. Ph Andrew 021 0298 5047
Tauranga RocknRoll Club
Lessons 6:45pm & social dancing 7:30pm at Legion of Frontiersmen Hall, 165 Elizabeth Street. For enquiries ph Malcolm 027 592 7240 or www.taurangarocknrollclub.org.nz
Tauranga Senior Citizens Club
CARDS 500 Mon & Thurs. INDOOR BOWLS Tues, Wed & Sat. 14 Norris St (behind PaknSave) 12:45pm for 1pm start. Entry $2 includes afternoon tea. New members welcome.
Tauranga Theatre Organ Society
Meet at Baycourt Theatre at 1pm. Hear & play the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ. All welcome. Ph 552 0243
Te Puke Floral Art
11am Te Puke Methodist Hall. Shared lunch. Ph Berwyn 574 3335
Zonta Tauranga Womens' Organisation
Zonta Tauranga Womens’ Organisation
Leading global organisation empowering women worldwide thru service & advocacy warmly welcomes professional women. Make a difference. Monthly meeting. Ph Suzy 021 266 5044
Tuesday 25 September
ABC Avenues Badminton Club
Every Tues at Tauranga Boys College Gym. Juniors 6-7:30pm (term time). Seniors (Adults) 7:30-9:30pm. Club racquets & coaching available. Delwyn 027 212 4720
Alcoholics Anonymous
Open Meeting 7:30-8:30pm St Peters Anglican Church 11 Victoria Rd, Mt Maunganui. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757
BOP Linux Users Group
7-9pm first Tues of month, L.J.Hooker Cnr Cameron Rd & 8th Ave. Smarter, safer, faster & FREE. Learn more to take charge of your computer. 578 6024
Bureta Garden Circle
Bureta Garden Circle’s monthly meeting at St John’s Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai 1:30pm. Visitors welcome. Ph Jenny 5763 026
Cards 500
At RSA Greerton. Every Tuesday 12:30-2:30pm & every Monday 7pm.
Cards 500
Mt Maunganui Senior Citizens, 345 Maunganui Rd. Every Tues & Thurs 12:30pm-3:30pm. Ph Jack MacKinnon 575 7719
Citizens Advice Bureau Papamoa
Free confidential impartial information & advice. Don’t know? Ask us! Ph or visit us at Community Centre 15 Gravatt Road Papamoa 10am-1pm 07 574 9862 or 0800 367 222
Citizens Advice Bureau Tauranga
Free confidential impartial information & advice. Don’t know? Ask us! Ph or visit us at 38 Hamilton St Tauranga Mon-Fri 9am-5pm 07 578 1592 or 0800 367 222
Diabetes Self Management Program
Need support for type two diabetes? Ring us for details of our DESMOND program that puts you in charge. Diabetes Help Tauranga INFOline 0278 830 158
Fitness League
Exercise, weights, floor work & dance. 9:30-10:30am at St Columba Church, 502 Otumoetai Road, Cherrywood. First class free. Ph Gloria 021 139 2448
Free Falun Dafa Classes
Manage anxiety &/or stress with 4 easy exercises & meditation. 7pm Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd Bayfair Ph/txt Judy 021 0425 398
Friends of the Library
Mount Maunganui Library Book Group meets at 10am. Theme this month, South Island. Visitors & new members welcome. Tea & coffee. Gail 574 3376
Inachord Women's Chorus
If you like to sing, dance ,make friends & have fun, join us! Great musical director! 7-9pm Bethlehem Community church, 183 Moffat Road. Ph Sabine 021 111 8659
Israeli Dancing
Beginners group 6:30-7:30pm circle & line dances. All ages welcome. Gate Pa Primary School hall, Cameron Rd. Ph Maria 544 1680 or 022 165 2114
Keep on Your Feet
Strength & balance class for general strength, fitness & falls prevention. 10:45am at Welcome Bay Hall. $6. First class free. Ph Raewyn 027 6077 437
Lions Club Welcome Bay
Lions Club Welcome Bay
Lions Club of Welcome Bay + Age Concern. Coffee & Conversation. Welcome Bay Community Centre every 3rd Tuesday 10:30am-11:30am. All welcome Register Ph 571 8940
Mount Morning Badminton
9-11:30am. Mt Sports Centre, Blake Park. Social, all ages, racquets available, beginners welcome. $5 per day. Ph Margaret 575 9792
Narcotics Anonymous
Women’s Meeting every Tuesday, 10:30-11:30am, Downstairs Hall (accessed from bottom car park), Salvation Army Recovery Church, 375 Cameron Rd. Ph 0800 NA TODAY
Nia Dance
Joy of movement. Fun dance for adults. No experience needed. Come try a class for free. 6pm, Papamoa Community Centre. Alex 021 659 219
Omokoroa Indoor Bowling Club
Meets 6:30pm for 7pm start at the Omokoroa Settlers Hall, Omokoroa Rd. Equipment provided. All welcome. Ph Anne 548 1636
Recycled Teenagers Exercise Class
50+, & illness/injury rehabilitation. Mon & Wed 9:15-10:45 Snr Citz Club 14 Norris St Tga. St Mary’s Church Hall Girven Rd Tues 9-10.30am. Jennifer 571 1411
Scrabble
Bridge Club, Ngatai Rd 8:50am-noon. 3 games $3. New players very welcome. Ph 578 3606 Google; Tauranga Scrabble
Sequence Dancing
Tauranga Social & Leisure Club, St John Anglican Church Hall, 94 Bureta Road Otumoetai, Tues 7pm-9:30pm except 2nd Tues month 3:30pm-6pm Faye 543 3280
Shrek The Musical
At Baycourt Theatre 7:30pm. Based on the story & characters from the award winning animated film. Go to www.baycourt.co.nz for info & tickets.
Taoist Tai Chi -MtMaunganui
Beginners Class: 5:30-7pm, at 345 Maunganui Rd. Come along & join in any time. Great for stress, balance & flexibility. Friendly group. Memberships from $19 monthly. Ph 578 6193
Taoist Tai Chi Katikati
Beginners Class 1:30-3pm, at Memorial Hall, Main Rd, Katikati. Come along & join any time. Great for stress, balance & flexibility. Friendly group. Memberships from $19 monthly. Ph 578 6193
Taoist Tai Chi Tauranga
Beginners Class 1-2:30pm at 15 Koromiko St Judea. Come along & join in at any time. Great for stress, balance & flexibility. Memberships from $19 per month. Ph 578 6193
Taoist Tai Chi TePuke
Beginners Class 6-7:30pm, at Memorial Hall, 130 Jellicoe Rd TePuke. Come along & join any time. Great for stress, balance, flexibility. Friendly group. Memberships from $19 monthly. Ph 578 6193
Tauranga Astronomical Society
Earth’s Plate Movements, similar on exoplanets, potential for complex life? NZ an example of earth’s dynamic crustal history. Non-members welcome $5 Fergusson Park Observatory 7:30
Tauranga Diamond Friendship Club
Formerly Probus, meets 1st Tuesday of each month 1:30pm at Tauranga Citizens Club, Guest speakers, social outings, numerous activities. All welcome. Ph Nancy 543 4468
Tauranga Model Railway Club
We meet Tuesdays 10am & Thursdays 7:30pm upstairs cnr Merrilees Rd & Cross St to construct & operate model trains. Ph Rob 573 6960
Tauranga Morning Badminton
9-11:30am, QE2 centre. All ages. Racquets available, beginners welcome. $5 per day. Ph Rachael 07 548 2216
Tauranga Samba Brazilian Drumming
Percussion band. 7:15-9:15pm. Mount Sports Hall, Cnr Hull & Mt Maunganui Rds. No experience reqd. Ph/txt Rob 021 232 7185
Tauranga Toastmasters
Improve your speaking & leadership skills in a supportive & social environment. Every Tuesday 7:30-9:30pm, Lyceum Club, 1st Ave. Guests welcome!
Thai Chi
Easy, entry level group exercise for your body & mind. 10-11am at Multicultural Ctr, Historic Village, 17th Ave. Donation only
U3A Extra General Meeting
Arataki Community Centre Zambuk Way. Entry free to the public. Morning tea plus speakers on U3A. 10am-12pm. Ph Vivienne 574 3133
Welcome Bay Lions Club
Meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at Greenwood Park, Welcome Bay Rd. Ph Graham 544 8625
Yoga for All
Welcome Bay Community Centre, 6:30-8pm. Traditional, relaxing yoga class. Beginners welcome. $12 one or $90 nine classes. Bring a mat. Ph Bhajan 07 929 7484
Wednesday 26 September
Alcoholics Anonymous
Open meeting 10am, Every 1st/3rd Wednesday of month. Tauranga Central Bapist Church. 13th Ave/Cameron Rd. All Welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757
Arabian Spice Belly Dance
Come & dance with us . No partner required. St Columba Church Hall, 502 Otumoetai Rd, 6:30-8.30pm. Ph 021 124 5982
Bowls Indoor
Mt Maunganui Senior Citizens. Every Wednesday & Friday 12:45pm, beginners welcome. Come along & see if you like it. Ph Ernie Adams 575 4650
Cards
Do you play crib or would like to learn? At Greerton RSA 1pm sharp. Michael Ph 562 0517
Cards - Five Hundred
1pm St Thomas More Church, 17 Gloucester Rd Mt Maunganui. $3. Weekly prizes, door prize, refreshments, aggregate. Barbara 572 4962 or Bob 0274 786 282
Citizens Advice Bureau Papamoa
Free confidential impartial information & advice. Don’t know? Ask us! Ph or visit us at Community Centre 15 Gravatt Road Papamoa 10am-1pm 07 574 9862 or 0800 367 222
Citizens Advice Bureau Tauranga
Free confidential impartial information & advice. Don’t know? Ask us! Ph or visit us at 38 Hamilton St Tauranga Mon-Fri 9am-5pm 07 578 1592 or 0800 367 222
Classic Flyers Restoration
The restoration team is working in hangar 3 today on the Avenger WW II aircraft. Come down for a look.
Community Bible Study
Join us @ City Church 252 Otumoetai Rd, 7-9pm for a study on the Book of Acts until 1st Nov. Ph Julie 552 4068
Community Expo Welcome Bay
11am-4pm, on Wed 3 Oct Welcome Bay Hall & Skate Park 240 Welcome Bay Rd. Skate Comp, great prizes, free sausages. All Welcome! Ph 544 9774
Community of StAidan Playgroup
Looking for stories music heuristic play parenting tips chat time coffee & fun. FREE 10am-12pm 53 Te Okuroa Drive Papamoa. Ph Julie 0274 205 375
Community Tai Chi
Tai Chi Community Class Bethlehem Hall 1pm. First lesson free. Term concession rate Qualified Tutor Trish 021 482 842 member AATC communitytaichinz@gmail.com
Diabetes Self Management Program
Need support for type two diabetes? Ring us for details of our DESMOND program that puts you in charge. Diabetes Help Tauranga INFOline 0278 830 158
EmployNZ Free Training
EmployNZ Free Education & Employment Training Clinic NCEA L1-3 & more. 10-11:30am Welcome Bay Community Centre 242 Welcome Bay Rd. Ph Sally 027 652 1429
Fernland Spa Water Exercise
11am-noon. For accident/illness rehabilitation, arthritics & joint replacements. Qualified instructor & lifeguard. Held rain or shine, not school holidays. New participants ph Jennifer 571 1411
Fitness League
Exercise, movement & dance. 10am, Katikati Memorial Hall, Main Rd. Complimentary first class. Ph Pam 549 4799 or 021 117 7170
Healing Rooms 1-3pm
Come, experience God’s healing touch, whether physical, emotional, spiritual. Behind Graced Oppshop, cnr 11th Ave, Christopher St. No charge. Ph 021 110 0878 www.healingrooms.co.nz
Kiwi Toasters
Build Confidence Kiwi Toasters meets 1st 3rd & 5th Wednesday at 5:30pm at 3 Palm Springs Boulevard (beside Pharmacy) Papamoa. Ph Chrissy 027 296 7939
Menz Shed Te Puke
86B No.3 Rd Te Puke. Come & join us at our shed Mon, Wed, Fri at 9am. Ph 573 8655 or 573 5971
Mount Maunganui Lioness Club
Meets monthly. Dinner 1st Wed & Business 3rd Wed. New members welcome. Ph Christine 021 130 9375
Mount Maunganui Toy Library
Rent toys, keep your kids entertained. Find us on Facebook. 22 MacDonald St, Wed 9:30-12, Fri 11:30-2, Sat 9:30-12
Mount RSA Women's Section
Social Day/AGM starts at 1:30pm. Entertainer is Ray Solomon. Ph office if transport is required. Fresh produce for sales table much appreciated.
Narcotics Anonymous
Closed Steps meeting, every Wednesday, 7:30-9pm. Downstairs Hall (accessed from bottom car park), Salvation Army Recovery Church, 375 Cameron Rd. Ph 0800 NA TODAY
Newcomers Network Coffee Morning
Migrants new to Tauranga are welcome to join us for a cuppa at Multicultural Centre, Historic Village at 10:30am. Ph 571 6419
Recycled Teenagers Exercise Class
50+, & illness/injury rehabilitation. Mon & Wed 9:15-10:45 Snr Citz Club 14 Norris St Tga. St Mary’s Church Hall Girven Rd Tues 9-10.30am. Jennifer 571 1411
Scottish Country Dancing
Mount Senior Citizens’ Hall 345 Maunganui Rd. Beginners 6pm, general dancing 7:30pm. Mary 574 8687 or Lynne 021 140 7912
Shrek The Musical
At Baycourt Theatre 7:30pm. Based on the story & characters from the award winning animated film. Go to www.baycourt.co.nz for info & tickets.
Steady As You Go
Exercises at St Johns Church Hall Bureta, 2-3pm except 1st Wednesdays each month. Improve balance & overall wellbeing. Ph Alison 07 576 4536
Taoist Tai Chi Tauranga
Beginners Classes 1-2:30pm & 5:30-7pm at 15 Koromiko St Judea. Come along, join in any time. Great for stress, balance & flexibility. Memberships from $19 per month. Ph 578 6193
Tauranga MidWeek Tramping Group
Ngamrama, off track to Ngamuwahine shelter. Grade moderate. Sheryl 574 3743
Te Puke Toy Library
Creative Space for kids 6+, Wed 4:30 or 6pm sessions Friday, Playgroup 10am, Brick Kids 3:30pm during Term Times 7 Stock Rd, Te Puke 027 263 9309
Toastmasters City Early Start
Improve communication leadership teamwork skills join motivated enthusiastic group Classic Flyers Avgas Cafe 6:50-8:15am email LaniDTM@gmail.com www.cityearlystart.co.nz & FB
Welcome Home Spiritual Community
Night of Celebration Karina Williams, wisdom of nz, medium, earthhealer. St Georges Church, Gate pa. 7:15pm $5. Bring a plate. Lets party! Elaine 021 126 4790
Thursday 27 September
Bay City Rockers
Social RocknRoll Dancing, with Neon Moon, RocknRoll Waltz. At Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St. 7-9:30pm. $3 entry includes supper. Ph Gavin 027 643 6222
CAP Money Course
Budget.Save.Spend. A free 4 week course to help you manage your money well. 10:30am or 7:15pm. Phone 571 6525 for more info
Cards 500
Mt Maunganui Senior Citizens, 345 Maunganui Rd. Every Tues & Thurs 12:30pm-3:30pm. Ph Jack MacKinnon 575 7719
Citizens Advice Bureau Papamoa
Free confidential impartial information & advice. Don’t know? Ask us! Ph or visit us at Community Centre 15 Gravatt Road Papamoa 10am-1pm 07 574 9862 or 0800 367 222
Citizens Advice Bureau Tauranga
Free confidential impartial information & advice. Don’t know? Ask us! Ph or visit us at 38 Hamilton St Tauranga Mon-Fri 9am-5pm 07 578 1592 or 0800 367 222
Community Bible Study
Join us @ City Church 252 Otumoetai Rd, 7-9pm for a study on the Book of Acts until 1st Nov. Ph Julie 552 4068
Community Bible Study
Join us @ 14th Ave Gospel Centre 10 -12pm for Study on the Book of Acts until 8th Nov. Ph Gay 021 2255 981
Diabetes Self Management Program
Need support for type two diabetes? Ring us for details of our DESMOND program that puts you in charge. Diabetes Help Tauranga INFOline 0278 830 158
English Class For Migrants
Conversation class advance at Multicultural Centre at Historic Village from 10:30am during school term only. $3 per class
Fitness League
Exercise, movement, dance. 10am, Central Baptist church, 13th Ave & Cameron Rd. Complimentary first class. Ph Pam 549 4799 or 021 117 7170
Friends of the Library
Our AGM is at Greerton Library Meeting Room at 10am. Michelle Anderson will update us on developments for the new Central Library.
Gate Pa Junior Tennis
Junior club days Saturdays 9am: 5-7 yrs, 10am: 8-10 yrs & Thursdays 4.30pm for intermediate & college ages. Raquets available. Ph 576 5178 or 0274 520 600
Katikati Toastmasters
Find Your Voice Katikati Toastmasters meets 1st 3rd & 5th Thursday at 7:30pm at Katikati Community Centre Beach Road Katikati. Ph Chrissy 027 296 7939
Kickstart Toastmasters
Find your voice, learn to speak with confidence. At Alimento Cafe, 1st Avenue, Tauranga, 7-8:10am. Ph Brian 0275 432 777
Mainly Music
Music & dance for preschoolers, Mums & Carers. $3 per family. Morning tea provided 9:30-10am. Holy Trinity Church, 215 Devonport Rd.
Mount Art Group
Interested in painting or drawing, any medium & all levels? 9-1pm St Peters Hall, Victoria St, Mt Maunganui. New members welcome. Ph Rita 542 2070
Narcotics Anonymous
Closed Men’s meeting, every Thursday, 7:30-8:30pm, Waipuna Park Hall, 25 Kaitemako Rd, Welcome Bay. If using drugs is causing problems, ph 0800 NA TODAY
Salsa on the Strand
Come have some fun with a FREE introdution to Salsa @8:30 & social dancing from 9pm at La Mexica on The Strand. Salsa, Bachata, Zouk, Kizomba, Merengue.
Shrek The Musical
At Baycourt Theatre 7:30pm. Based on the story & characters from the award winning animated film. Go to www.baycourt.co.nz for info & tickets.
Sunshine Sequence Dance Group
Learn dancing at a friendly club. Baptist Church Hall, 13th Avenue, 7-10pm. $2pp includes supper. Jan 544 4379
Taoist Tai Chi -MtMaunganui
Beginners Class 6:15-7:45pm, at 345 Maunganui Rd. Come along & join in any time. Great for stress, balance & flexibility. Friendly group. Memberships from $19 monthly. Ph 578 6193
Taoist Tai Chi -Tauranga
Beginners Classes 1-2:30pm & 5:30-7pm, at 15 Koromiko St Judea. Come along, join in any time. Great for stress, balance & flexibility. Memberships from $19 monthly. Ph 578 6193
Taoist Tai Chi Katikati
Beginners Class: 5:30-7pm, at Memorial Hall, Main Rd, Katikati. Come along & join any time. Great for stress, balance & flexibility. Friendly group. Memberships from $19 monthly. Ph 578 6193
Tauranga Citizens Indoor Bowls
Starts 1:15pm. New members welcome. All ages. Ph Andrew 021 0298 5047
Tauranga Creative Fibre
Every Mon 9:30am, also 2nd & 4th Thur 7pm. Learn/share spinning, weaving, knitting, felting, crochet, all things fibre. 177 Elizabeth St. Margaret 571 3483
Tauranga Model Railway Club
We meet Tuesdays 10am & Thursdays 7:30pm upstairs cnr Merrilees Rd & Cross St to construct & operate model trains. Ph Rob 573 6960
Tauranga Morning Badminton
9-11:30am, QE2 centre. All ages. Racquets available, beginners welcome. $5 per day. Ph Rachael 07 548 2216