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Tuesday 27 July
Alcoholics Anonymous
Open meeting 7.30pm. St Peters Anglican Church. 11 Victoria Rd, Mt Maunganui, All Welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757
Altrusa Int'l of Tauranga
A community service organisation who meet every 2nd Tuesday to organise projects and have fun and fellowship. Phone/text President Sandra 02 7483 8454 www.altrusa.org.nz
Badminton
9:15-11:45am Tuesday and Thursday QE2 Youth Centre, 71 Eleventh Ave, Tauranga. Visitors $6. Some racquets available. Morning tea. Melissa 027 307 6800 or Bob 027 478 6282.
Bayfair Pétanque Club
Russley Dr, Tues/Thurs 12:45. Easy to learn, social & fun. Boules & tuition available. Turn up or ph Alf 021 175 9282
Citizens Advice Bureau Tauranga
Free confidential impartial information & advice.Don’t know? Ask Us! Phone or visit us at 38 Hamilton Street, Tauranga. Mon-Fri 9am-4pm 07 578 1592 or 0800 367 222
Conversation Cafe Dee St
Friends in the making at Pressie Church Hall cnr Macville Rd and Dee St, 10-11:45am all ages welcome. $5. Ph 021 127 4277
Exhibition by Janet Collenette
Janet Collenette is exhibiting her fine art paintings, featuring the monarch butterfly life cycle, in the Art Gallery, 33 Devonport Road, for July.
Fitness Fun
Exercise with fun dance, weights, floor work, any age, go your pace. Venue: St Columba Church, 502 Otumoetai Road, Cherrywood. Info Gloria 0211392448
Free Celeste Danceclasses Paengaroa
At Paengaroa Chapel 3:00pm PJazz 3:45pm Pre Pjazz 4:15pm HipHop 4:45pm Cont. All ages! Pay fees next week. Email dancer.amanda11@gmail.com
Friends of the Library
Mt Maunganui Library Book Group meets 10am for morning tea and friendly book discussion. New members welcome. Just come along or ph Gail 574 3376
Golf Croquet
At Club Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St. Tues, Thurs, Sun 9.15am for 9.30am start. New players & visitors welcome. Ph. Nev 575 5121
Inachord Singers
Women’s group meet Tuesday 7pm at Bethlehem Community Church 183 Moffatt Rd. Join us for friendship and fun whilst learning to sing. Musical Director Andrew Braid
Israeli Dancing
Beginners class 6:30- 7:30pm. Gate Pa Primary School Hall, Cameron Rd. Circle & line dances. No partners required, all ages welcome! Ph Maria 0221652114
Justice of the Peace
Courthouse McLean Street 10am-12pm. Mount Maunganui Library 11am-1pm. Greerton Library 2-4pm.
Justice of the Peace
St. Columba Presbyterian Church, 502 Otumoetai Road 10am-noon
Keep On Your Feet
Katikati 10.30-11.30am, Catholic Church Hall, 89 Beach Rd. Strength & balance classes for older adults. All levels of fitness welcome. Ph Sharnie 021 111 8617
Merge Social Group
Are you a new resident to Tauranga? Come along to meet a friendly group, 1st & 3rd Tuesday of month. Email Karen at merge.tauranga@gmail.com
Mount Morning Badminton
9.30 12.00. Mt Sports Centre, Blake Park. Social, all ages, racquets available, beginners welcome. $5 per day. Ph Maxeen 575 0162
Mt Maunganui RSA Cards
We meet every Tuesday at 12.45pm for a game of 500. You will need to be a member of Mt Maunganui RSA to participate
Mt RSA Walking Club
We meet Tuesday’s and Thursday’s at 9.30am for a one hour walk. You will need to join the Mt RSA to participate.
Olympic Style Target Shooting
7pm at the Tauranga Target Rifle Range at 165 Elizabeth Street. All gear and coaching provided to help you progress from beginner to graded competitor
Otumoetai Tennis Club
Adult tennis. Start time 9am Tuesdays & Thursdays. Bellevue Park Windsor Rd (adjacent to swimming pool). New players and visitors welcome. Ph Pam 570 0302
Overeaters Anonymous
Do you overeat, over-exercise, restrict or purge compulsively? OA may be able to help. OA meets Tuesday 7-8pm and Friday 1-2pm. Phone 02102363236 for information.
Papamoa Beach Women's Institute
Meets every 3rd Tuesday at 11am-1.30 pm at Papamoa Sports Complex.
Play 500 Cards
All ages. prizes, tea & coffee provided. Tuesdays & Thursdays 12:30pm. 342 Maunganui Rd 12:30pm. Ph Margaret 575 7482 or 027 658 6848. Parking at rear of hall.
Recycled Teenagers Gentle Exercise
For joint replacements, arthritics & recovery from accident or illness. For strength, coordination & balance. 9-10:30am St Mary’s Church cnr Girven & Marlin. Jennifer 571 1411
Scrabble
Keep that brain active! Play at Tauranga Citzens Club, 13th Ave. 9:20 for 9:30am start. Ring Jo Ann 5783606
Sequence Dancing
Tauranga Social & Leisure Club, St John’s Anglican Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai. 7-9:30pm except 2nd Tues of month 3:30-6pm. Ph Lesley 929 7295
South City Indoor Bowls
Greerton Hall. New members welcome. 7:15pm start. Coaching available. Ph Keith 577 1116.
Tai Chi Internal Arts
Beginner Classes. Fun. Non-religious. $5. 9:30am Tues & Thurs Te Puke Memorial Hall. 9:30am Weds St George’s Church Hall. 1pm Tues & 9:30am Thurs Te Puna Memorial Hall. David 027 222 2824
Taoist Tai Chi Arts
Cultivating Balance, New beginning classes, Mon - Sat, Tauranga, Te Puke, Papamoa, Mt Maunganui, Katikati.www.taoisttaichi.org for schedule & times or Margie Ph 02 150 0320
Tauranga Astronomical Society
Astronomy meeting 7:30pm, Fergusson Park Observatory, Matua. Telescope viewing weather dependent. Adults $5 each, members & children free. See https://www.facebook.com/tauranga.astronomy/ for program details. Ph 0284328401
Tauranga Model Railway club
Meet every Tuesday morning 9:30am-12pm and every Thursday night 7:30-9:30pm. Club rooms upstairs cnr of Mirrielees and Cross Roads. Ph Mike Oldfield 02 193 9233
Tauranga Patchwork & Quilters
Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday at 7pm; 2nd & 4th Friday at 10am. Tauranga Art & Craft Centre, 177 Elizabeth St. Ph Denise 0272919917
Toastmasters Startup Club
A supportive and positive learning environment for the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills. EOI sought for a new club in Omokoroa area
Wise & Wonderful
Shared afternoon tea, entertainment, card games, bingo, quizzes, guest speakers. Companionship. 1:30-3:30pm at Katikati Community Ctr, 45 Beach Rd, Katikati. Ph 549 0399
Wednesday 28 July
Tennis Gate Pa
6-7:30pm. Newbies welcome - $10 to play plus get dinner. Relaxed, fun & good night out.
10 Pin Bowling
Bay Prime Timers, 1pm at 10 Pin Tauranga, 135 13th Ave. Play for fun, keep the score, occasionally competitive. Ph Les 027 605 8947
500 Cards Club
Join our friendly 500 club. 1pm at St Thomas More Church, 17 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui. $3. Prizes and refreshments. Barbara 572 4962 or Bob 027 478 6282
Active Seniors Exercise Class
Strength and Balance Class for over 60’s. Matua Hall, Levers Road. Wednesdays 9:30 start. Phone Diana 021 047 6155 for further details. Cost $5.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Open meeting 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month, Tauranga Central Baptist Church. 640 Cameron Rd. All welcome Ph 0800 229 6757
Arabian Spice Belly Dance
Learn the right moves of Oriental dance. No partner required. St Columba Church Hall,502 Otumoetai Rd, 6.30 pm Tel:0211245982 Or 0226186938 arabianspicebd@gmail.com
Association Croquet
At Club Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St. Mon, Wed, Sat; 9:15am for 9:30am start. New players & visitors welcome. Ph Jacqui 574 9232
Bible Study
Join us @ City Church 252 0tumoetai Rd, Studying the Book of John. Wednesday @ 6.45pm. Call Julie0211064890
Citizens Advice Bureau Tauranga
Free confidential impartial information & advice.Don’t know? Ask Us! Phone or visit us at 38 Hamilton Street, Tauranga. Mon-Fri 9am-4pm 07 578 1592 or 0800 367 222
Diabetes New Zealand
Drop in every Thursday 10am-12noon (no appointment needed) for info, education, and support for anyone living with diabetes and their families. 177a Fraser Street, Tauranga. 07 571 3422
Exhibition by Janet Collenette
Janet Collenette is exhibiting her fine art paintings, featuring the monarch butterfly life cycle, in the Art Gallery, 33 Devonport Road, for July.
Fernland Spa Gentle Exercise
Gentle exercise in warm mineral water. Suitable for joint replacements, arthritics & recovery from accident or injury. Good for strength, coordination & balance. Jennifer 027 206 0776
Healing Rooms New Venue
Experience Gods healing touch, whether physical, emotional, spiritual. Central Baptist Lounge. 640 Cameron Rd. 1-3pm. All welcome. No charge. www.healingrooms.co.nz 021 213 8875
Indoor Bowls
All ages welcome. Wednesdays & Fridays 12:45pm. Equipment, coffee & tea provided. Mount Senior Citizens Hall, 342 Maunganui Road. Ph Cyril 022 639 2585
Justice of the Peace
Available at the Citizens Advice Bureau Office 38 Hamilton Street Tauranga Wednesdays & Thursday 9:30-11:30am
Justice of the Peace
Courthouse- McLean Street 10am-1pm. Papamoa Library 10am-12pm. Welcome Bay Community Centre 1pm-3pm. Te Puna School Library 6.30-7.30pm
KOYF Greenwood Park WelcomeBay
Senior exercises with focus on balance & strength, both seated & standing. Fun welcoming group & instructor. Suits all abilities Info ph Jaime 022 340 6219
MARCHING FOR LEISURE
A non-competitive activity for mature ladies. Fun, Fitness & Friendship. For Tauranga team’s practice and contact details ph Kath Jeffs 027 480 1340
Morris Dancing Group @TheJamFactory
Every Wednesday, All Welcome. Dance, music, social fun. Koha from $5. 6pm, TheJamFactory, Historic Village, 17th Ave. Book@ www.theincubator.co.nz. Ph 07 571 3232.
Mount Geneolgy
Meets 1st Wednesday of month 10am Small helpful group. Ph Ken 575 6260
Mt RSA Crafty Friends
We meet every Wednesday at 9am for a friendly chat and crafts. You will need to be member of Mt Maunganui RSA to participate.
Mt. RSA ladies
Social Day starts at 1:30pm in Clubrooms. Entertainer is Gerry Lee. Please phone office by Tuesday if transport is required. All members most welcome.
Newcomers Coffee morning
Multicultural Tauranga has a free coffee and morning chat for migrants and newcomers every Wednesday at 10am. Historic Village, Complex 1, Tauranga (07) 571 6419
Papamoa Garden Circle
Meets 2nd Wed of month, 1pm, Surfbreaker Room, Papamoa Sport & Recreation Ctr, Gordon Spratt Reserve. Visitors welcome. Ph Marilyn 542 0762
Pickleball
The latest craze. 10am to noon Baypark, 81 Truman Lane Mt Maunganui. $5. Paddles and balls provided. Bob 027 478 6282 or Viv 021 162 3342 to confirm venue.
Scottish Country Dancing
Mount Senior Citizens Hall, 345 Maunganui Road. 7pm General Dancing $3. Ph Mary 574 8687 or Lynne 021 140 7912
Taoist Tai Chi Arts
Cultivating Balance, New beginning classes, Mon - Sat, Tauranga, Te Puke, Papamoa, Mt Maunganui, Katikati.www.taoisttaichi.org for schedule & times or Margie Ph 02 150 0320
TAURANGA EMBROIDERERS’ GUILD
Meets EVERY Wednesday at Tauranga Rowing Club, Devonport Road 10am-2.30pm and 7-9pm. Beginners welcome. Contact Carol Roband 027 348 5875/466 0075 taurangaembroiderersguild@gmail.com
Tauranga MidWeek Tramping Group
Mount Edgecumbe (Putauaki). Grade moderate. Garth/Cheryl 027 264 8615
Tunes Session
New weekly group for playing English folk tunes 8-9pm. All players and appreciative listeners welcome. Koha from $5 Jam Factory, Historic Village Tauranga. BorderMorris@gmail.com
Welcome Home Spiritual Community
Night with the crystal Realm. Elaine Sollitt, Crystal Healer, Reader & Tutor. 7:15pm $5 entry. St George’s Lounge, Gate-Pa. Bring a plate for community catch-up after. 021 126 4790
Thursday 29 July
500 Cards 50s+
Seniors Citizen Hall Maunganui Rd. All welcome. Friendly bunch of players. Afternoon tea provided. Ph Margaret on 07 575 7482
500 Cards Papamoa
Exercise your brain and socialise at our 500 club. 1pm Gordon Spratt Reserve, Parton Rd. $4. Prizes and afternoon tea. Wendy 021 254 4621 or Bob 027 478 6282.
A Time of Remembrance
An opportunity to come together to acknowledge bereavement and grief. 7-8pm. Elliotts Chapel, 414 Cameron Road. For details www.griefsupport.org.nz or ph 07 578 4480
Adoption Group
Missing People, adoption group meeting at Life Zone Church, 7 Oak Lane, Judea, Upstairs 7pm June 24th. All Adoptees welcome. Ian 021 262 5032
Age Concern Monthly Meeting
Tauranga Citizens Club 170 13th Ave, 10-11am Guest speaker: Lucy Willard - AgeConnect, light refreshments $4pp - Everyone welcome
Bay City Rockers
Social Rock’n’Roll Dancing, plus other popular dances. Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St. 7-9:30pm. $3 entry includes supper. Ph Gavin 027 643 6222
Bayfair Craft Group
Arataki Community Centre, 9-2pm All crafts welcome. 9am-2pm. $7, bring lunch. Morning Tea provided. Contact Sandy 0210 836 7671
Bayfair Pétanque Club
Russley Dr, Tues/Thurs 12:45. Easy to learn, social & fun. Boules & tuition available. Turn up or ph Alf 021 175 9282
Bible Study
Join us @ City Church 252 Otumoetai Rd, Studying the Book of John, Thursdays @ 10am. Call Gay 0212255981
Citizens Advice Bureau Tauranga
Free confidential impartial information & advice.Don’t know? Ask Us! Phone or visit us at 38 Hamilton Street, Tauranga. Mon-Fri 9am-4pm 07 578 1592 or 0800 367 222
Exhibition by Janet Collenette
Janet Collenette is exhibiting her fine art paintings, featuring the monarch butterfly life cycle, in the Art Gallery, 33 Devonport Road, for July.
FLexercise with Fitness League
Exercise, movement, dance focusing on posture, balance, stretching, strengthening & flexibility. All ages and abilities, 10am Central Baptist Church hall, 13th Ave. Pam 021 117 7170
Golf Croquet
At Club Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St. Tues, Thurs, Sun 9.15am for 9.30am start. New players & visitors welcome. Ph. Nev 575 5121
Justice of the Peace
Available at the Citizens Advice Bureau Office 38 Hamilton Street Tauranga Wednesdays & Thursday 9:30-11:30am
Justice of the Peace
Courthouse McLean Stree 1pm-3pm. Omokoroa Library Western Avenue 10am-12pm. Te Puke Anglican Church 10.30am-12.30pm. Multicultural Centre Historic Village 11.30am-1.30pm
Katikati Concert Band
7pm, Katikati Bowling Club, Park Road. A community band open to all wind and percussion players. Contact Mick Goodall 0212171780
KOYF St Enochs The Avenues
Senior exercises with focus on balance & strength, both seated & standing.Fun welcoming group & instructor. Suits all abilities. Info ph Jaime 022 340 6219
Mainly Music
9:30am at Ark House (Holy Trinity), 20 Third Ave. Music, rhyme, movement, & dance for preschoolers & carers. Morning tea 10am. Term-Time only. $4 per family group.
Missing People Adoption Group
LifeZone church, 7 Oak Lane, opp Birch Ave, Judea, upstairs, 7pm. This not a religious group. Ian 021 262 5032
Mount Art Group
9am-12am weekly. St Peters Church Hall, Victoria St, Mount Maunganui.Small friendly group, catering for all levels and mediums. new members welcome ph Trish 5769580
Mt RSA Walking Club
We meet Tuesday’s and Thursday’s at 9.30am for a one hour walk. You will need to join the Mt RSA to participate.
Orchid speaker
Tauranga Orchid Society hosts Ross Bicknell (Christchurch) talking about Pleione orchids, which he breeds. 7pm, Wesley Church, 13th Ave. All welcome, $2 non-members. Ph 577 6676.
Otumoetai Tennis Club
Adult tennis. Start time 9am Tuesdays & Thursdays. Bellevue Park Windsor Rd (adjacent to swimming pool). New players and visitors welcome. Ph Pam 570 0302
Play 500 Cards
All ages. prizes, tea & coffee provided. Tuesdays & Thursdays 12:30pm. 342 Maunganui Rd 12:30pm. Ph Margaret 575 7482 or 027 658 6848. Parking at rear of hall.
Porcelain and China Painting
Come and check out this enjoyable and easily learnt Art Form. Starter Materials available. Elizabeth St. Tauranga. Ph/txt Julie 027 484 0101.
Square Dancing
St Enochs Church Hall, 7.30pm Plus/Mainstream Thursday nights.A-Level, Wednesday nights. Visitors always welcome. Ph Warwick 577 1100
Sunshine Sequence Dance Group
Come and enjoy dancing with a friendly group. All dancers tuition/revision/dancing 7-9.30pm, Baptist Church Hall, 13th Ave. $4 entry includes supper. Dawn 579 3040.
Taoist Tai Chi Arts
Cultivating Balance, New beginning classes, Mon - Sat, Tauranga, Te Puke, Papamoa, Mt Maunganui, Katikati.www.taoisttaichi.org for schedule & times or Margie Ph 02 150 0320
Tauranga Model Railway club
Meet every Tuesday morning 9:30am-12pm and every Thursday night 7:30-9:30pm. Club rooms upstairs cnr of Mirrielees and Cross Roads. Ph Mike Oldfield 02 193 9233
Friday 30 July
Alcoholics Anonymous
Open Meeting 10am. Tauranga Central Baptist Church, 640 Cameron Rd. All Welcome Ph 0800 229 6757
Bethlehem Pottery Kids Classes
Kids love playing with mud? Sign them up to Kids Pottery Classes, various projectsMax 8 Kids, FIFS, for more info Contact Juliet 021 271 1433 BPC.kidsclasses@gmail.com
Chess Tauranga
4-6pm, Tauranga Citizens Club, 170 13th Ave. Casual chess included. Ph Helmut 0274 147 254. Search Western BOP Chess or http:/www.westernbopchess.weebly.com/
Citizens Advice Bureau Tauranga
Free confidential impartial information & advice.Don’t know? Ask Us! Phone or visit us at 38 Hamilton Street, Tauranga. Mon-Fri 9am-4pm 07 578 1592 or 0800 367 222
Exhibition by Janet Collenette
Janet Collenette is exhibiting her fine art paintings, featuring the monarch butterfly life cycle, in the Art Gallery, 33 Devonport Road, for July.
Fundraiser Quiz Night
All proceeds support Grief Support Services on Friday, 28th May at 7pm at Otumoetai Church of Christ. Purchase tickets through Eventbrite for $5.
Greerton Indoor Bowling Club
Senior Citizens Hall, Maitland St, Greerton. Names in by 6:45 for 7pm start. New members welcome. Ph Keith 577 1116
Indoor Bowls
All ages welcome. Wednesdays & Fridays 12:45pm. Equipment, coffee & tea provided. Mount Senior Citizens Hall, 342 Maunganui Road. Ph Cyril 022 639 2585
Justice of the Peace
Available at the Citizens Advice Bureau Office 38 Hamilton Street Tauranga Mondays & Fridays 1pm-3pm
Justice of the Peace
Arataki Community Centre 10-12pm Bethlehem Community Church 10am-12pm. Courthouse McLean Street 1pm-4pm. Greerton Library 2-4pm. Katikati Resource Centre 10am-12pm. Mount Library 11.30am-1.30pm. Tauranga City Library 12pm-2pm
Library Open
Greerton Senior Centre has the library open every Friday, 1-3pm. Novels, jig-saw puzzles, free refreshments. 33 Maitand Street. Questions Ph 07 543 0355
Overeaters Anonymous
Do you overeat, over-exercise, restrict or purge compulsively? OA may be able to help. OA meets Tuesday 7-8pm and Friday 1-2pm. Phone 02102363236 for information.
Pickleball
9am-11:45 QE2 Youth Centre, 71 Eleventh Ave. $5. Paddles, balls and morning tea provided. Bob 027 478 6282 or Sue 02 172 6304 to confirm venue.
Taoist Tai Chi Arts
Cultivating Balance, New beginning classes, Mon - Sat, Tauranga, Te Puke, Papamoa, Mt Maunganui, Katikati.www.taoisttaichi.org for schedule & times or Margie Ph 02 150 0320
Tauranga Patchwork & Quilters
Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday at 7pm; 2nd & 4th Friday at 10am. Tauranga Art & Craft Centre, 177 Elizabeth St. Ph Denise 0272919917
Saturday 31 July
A Course in Miracles
A powerful transformational teaching to find inner peace. Stuck in past grievances and resentments? Get over it! Free Internet forgiveness workshop. https://jenniferhadley.com/how-get-over-it Txt 210 274 2502.
Aeronautica, Tauranga's Blue Do
Dress to impress with Steampunk Tauranga. Tickets $35 each from slurps@kinect.co.nz. Prostate Cancer Fundraiser. Live music: SHABANG - 19.09.2021, from 7pm, Tauranga Yacht Club.
Association Croquet
At Club Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St. Mon, Wed, Sat; 9:15am for 9:30am start. New players & visitors welcome. Ph Jacqui 574 9232
Bay Singles Social Group
Join a bunch of over 50’s young singles. Weekend dinners, pot-lucks, occasional outings. Have a go! Ph Delia 027 284 8762 or Andrea 021 133 0313
Beth-El Messianic Family
Celebrate Shabbat (Sabbath) as did Messiah Yeshua (Jesus), his disciples and early believers. It’s time. All are welcome @ Otumoetai Primary 10am. Joel 02 176 8043 info@bethel.org.nz
Bethlehem Pottery Kids Classes
Kids love playing with mud? Sign them up to Kids Pottery Classes, various projectsMax 8 Kids, FIFS, for more info Contact Juliet 021 271 1433 BPC.kidsclasses@gmail.com
Dragon Boating
Every Saturday 8.30am at Sulphur Pt. Come & enjoy some fun & fitness on the water. Ages 12+ Contact: Brooke 0220782308
Exhibition by Janet Collenette
Janet Collenette is exhibiting her fine art paintings, featuring the monarch butterfly life cycle, in the Art Gallery, 33 Devonport Road, for July.
Justice of the Peace
10am-12pm The Crossing Shopping Mall
LOL Laughter Wellness
Learn to release your happy hormones & give yourself a boost. Make laughter a choice, not consequence. Arataki Community Ctr, 11-11:45am. Trish 022 036 6768 lollaughterwellness@gmail.com. Koha
Loss, Change & Possibility
Seminar/Workshop offering practical processes to support and guide you on your pathway of healing. 9:30am to midday. www.griefsupport.org for details. To register: office@griefsupport.org.nz or 578 4480.
Omokoroa Market
9am-12pm Settlers Hall, Omokoroa Road. Fresh bread, hot burgers, waffles, arts n crafts, fruit and veg, and a whole lot more
Otumoetai Tennis Club
Adult tennis. Start 1:30pm. Bellevue Park Windsor Road (adjacent to swimming pool). New players and visitors welcome. Ph Victor 0275771818 a/hrs
Papamos Friendly Group (55-65s)
Want to join a small group for social get togethers? This is not a singles only nor a dating group. Anyone interested please text 0274034130
St Stephens Jigsaw Library
Every Saturday 10am-12pm500 puzzles availableHire: 1000p for $1, 500p for 50c Large pieces available. Choose from childrens, Landscape, animals, Collections. See you at Highmore Terrace, Brookfield
Sunshine Sequence Dance Group
Tea Dance, come and enjoy Baptist church Hall 13 Ave. 5 to 9pm. $5pp. Bring own tea, plates, utensils. Tea and coffee supplied. Dawn 579 3040
Taoist Tai Chi Arts
Cultivating Balance, New beginning classes, Mon - Sat, Tauranga, Te Puke, Papamoa, Mt Maunganui, Katikati.www.taoisttaichi.org for schedule & times or Margie Ph 02 150 0320
Tauranga Farmers Market
7.45am-noon at Tauranga Primary School cnr Cameron Road & 5th Avenue. Rain, hail or shine. Direct from the Producers. Support Local.
Tauranga Fuchsia Group
Last Sat each month at Art & Craft Centre, Elizabeth St West, 1pm. Learn how to care for fuchsias. Ph Pat 579 1655 or Noeleen 578 4643
The Sociables
A group of males and females in the 30’s/40’s and 50’s age group. That meet for dining out, bushwalks etc. Ph 022 012 0376
Sunday 1 August
Aeronautica, Tauranga's Blue Do
Dress to impress with Steampunk Tauranga. Tickets $35 each from slurps@kinect.co.nz. Prostate Cancer Fundraiser. Live music: SHABANG - 19.09.2021, from 7pm, Tauranga Yacht Club.
Art on the Strand
Original art for sale. Weather permitting. 9am-4pm at The Strand, Tauranga. Tauranga Society of Artists
Brain Watkins House Museum
233 Cameron Rd, open 2-4pm. Adults $5, children free. Groups or classes by arrangement. Ph 578 1835
Enjoy travel, being hosted?
Friendship Force travel, hosting in NZ and world-wide. Visiting Northland November 2021, Australia & Winnipeg, Canada 2022. Ph Dianne 027 249 9859 or Jonathan 572 2091, Meetings monthly
Exhibition by Janet Collenette
Janet Collenette is exhibiting her fine art paintings, featuring the monarch butterfly life cycle, in the Art Gallery, 33 Devonport Road, for July.
Falun Dafa Exercises
Sunday 10:15am.Free to join us in the Parks. Ph/text Judy 021 042 5398 for the Locations in Tauranga, Papamoa & the Mount.
Golf Croquet
At Club Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St. Tues, Thurs, Sun 9.15am for 9.30am start. New players & visitors welcome. Ph. Nev 575 5121
Maketu Market
Every 3rd and 5th Sunday. Setup from 7am at Maketu Village Green. $10 per stall. Contact Maureen 021 267 1685
Psychic Cafe Spiritual Centre
Greerton Community Hall. Doors open 6:40pm, starts 7pm. $10 cash entry. After that, everything FREE: Psychics, Healers, Refreshments and more. Meet the Bay’s top practitioners!
Quakers
Warm welcome to share your spiritual journey with group of friendly people. Tea, coffee, thoughtful conversation, silence and companionship. 10am-12pm. Cnr Cameron and Elizabeth. Ph 543 3101
Radio Controlled Model Yachts
Sundays & Thursdays 1-3:30pm. Pond behind 22 Montego Drive Papamoa, sailing "Electron" Radio Controlled Yachts for fun. Adult beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419
Taoist Tai Chi Arts
Cultivating Balance, New beginning classes, Mon - Sat, Tauranga, Te Puke, Papamoa, Mt Maunganui, Katikati.www.taoisttaichi.org for schedule & times or Margie Ph 02 150 0320
Tauranga Organ Keyboard Society
meets 1:30pm at Carmel Country Estate Social Centre, 11 Hollister Lane, Ohauiti, Tauranga. Play or listen - Organ; Clavinova; piano. Ph Maureen 544 5013
Monday 2 August
500 Cards Te Puke
Monday nights Te Puke Bridge Club, 4 Queen St Te Puke. Starts 7pm. New members welcome. $4. Phone Lou 07 573 8184 or Mike 027 495 5284
Alcoholics Anonymous
Open Meeting 10am. Tauranga Central Baptist Church, 640 Cameron Rd. All Welcome Ph 0800 229 6757
Argentine Tango in Tauranga
We begin communication through connection, then move ’as one’. Interested in the improvised authentic dance of Tango? call Denise 0204 006 1340 for classes starting August.
Association Croquet
At Club Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St. Mon, Wed, Sat; 9:15am for 9:30am start. New players & visitors welcome. Ph Jacqui 574 9232
Badminton Club Aquinas College
Tauranga Badminton Club, 7-9pm, Aquinas College Events Centre, Seniors & year 11 upwards. Casual players welcome, $8pp, Racquets available. Ph/txt Noel 027 622 9797 www.sporty/taurangabadmintonclub.co.nz
Badminton Club, Aquinas College
Tauranga Badminton Club, Monday’s 7-9pm. Aquinas College Events Centre. Seniors & Year 11 upwards. Casual players welcome. $8pp. Club racquets available. Ph/text Noel: 027 622 9797 www.sporty/taurangabadmintonclub.co.nz
Bethlehem Indoor Bowls
Meets in Bethlehem Hall every Monday night. 7.30 start. Names in by 7.15pm. New members of all ages welcome. Contact John 0276541298
Bethlehem Pottery Kids Classes
Kids love playing with mud? Sign them up to Kids Pottery Classes, various projectsMax 8 Kids, FIFS, for more info Contact Juliet 021 271 1433 BPC.kidsclasses@gmail.com
Body+Soul 50s+ Fitness
Great music, fun. Exercise for better health, strength and balance. First class free. 9:15am Mondays & Fridays at Greerton Hall, Cameron Rd. Ph Dianne 027 431 4326
Chess at Mount Maunganui
Mt RSA Chess Club, 544 Maunganui Rd. 6-7pm during school term. Late program 7pm onwards. Incl casual games. Ph Werner 027 721 9499
Citizens Advice Bureau Tauranga
Free confidential impartial information & advice.Don’t know? Ask Us! Phone or visit us at 38 Hamilton Street, Tauranga. Mon-Fri 9am-4pm 07 578 1592 or 0800 367 222
Dutch Friendly Support Network.
Coffee morning 1st Monday of month, 10am-12noon. $4 entry.Vintage Car Club Rooms, Cliff Road, Tauranga. Ph Bernadette 07 572 3968.
ESOL
Free ESOL and Christian Conversation Classes, Holy Trinity Church, 215 Devonport Rd. 9:30-11:30am every Monday except School Holidays.
Fitness for over 50’s
Fun classes, great music. Focusing on coordination, strength & balance. Monday 9.15am St Marys Church, Bayfair. First class free. Phone Nadia 021 187 0345
Indoor Bowls
At St. Mary’s Church Hall. Corner Girven Road/Marlin Street, Bayfair.Register by 12 20pm. New members welcome, come and give bowls a try.
Justice of the Peace
Available at the Citizens Advice Bureau Office 38 Hamilton Street Tauranga Mondays & Fridays 1pm-3pm
Justice of the Peace
Courthouse McLean Street 1-4pm. Arataki Community Centre 10am-12pm. Omokoroa Library Western Avenue 1-3pm. Papamoa Library 5-6pm
Keep On Your Feet
Omokoroa 11am-12pm, Settlers Hall, 334 Omokoroa Rd. Strength & balance classes for older adults. All levels of fitness welcome. Sharnie 021 111 8617
Keep On Your Feet
Balance & Strength class to fun music, social and friendly group. All welcome. Every Tuesday at 10:30am, Greerton Community Village Hall Ph Lynda 029 230 0162
Let's Learn Something New
An A-Z of Clubs, courses & classes happening now. Find an activity, join & do it! All ages. www.letslearn.co.nz or ph 07 544 9557
Men4Change Men’s Support Group
Supporting men who are feeling low, anxious, depressed, experiencing relationship breakdown & loneliness. Every 2nd Monday. Tonight 7-9pm. Hamner Clinic 1235 Cameron Rd. Info: men4change.org or support@men4change.org
Monday Matinee
Enjoy a movie in the boutique Junction Theatre, 36 Main Rd, Katikati. Screening 1:30pm. Tickets $10/7.50 (Gold card). Ph 07 549 1658
Oceanside Probus Club
9:30am at Omanu Golf Club, Matipihi Rd. All welcome. Brenda 575 0314 or Myra-Lou 575 6595
Pickleball
Enjoy pickleball 9:15am-12:15pm Mount Sports Centre, cnr Maunganui and Hull Rds. $5. Paddles, balls and refreshments provided. Karen 027 602 6576 or Bob 027 478 6282.
Taoist Tai Chi Arts
Cultivating Balance, New beginning classes, Mon - Sat, Tauranga, Te Puke, Papamoa, Mt Maunganui, Katikati.www.taoisttaichi.org for schedule & times or Margie Ph 02 150 0320
Tauranga Civic Choir
We meet at Wesley Methodist Church, 100 13th Avenue, Tauranga on Mondays @ 7:30pm. All voices welcome, especially tenors and basses. Ph. Julia 575 0538.
Tauranga Creative Fibre
Today 9:30am, also 2nd/4th Thurs 6:30pm. Come & join us to learn knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving, dyeing & felting. 177 Elizabeth St. Ph Cathy 07 570 2191
Tuesday 3 August
Alcoholics Anonymous
Open meeting 7.30pm. St Peters Anglican Church. 11 Victoria Rd, Mt Maunganui, All Welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757
Altrusa Int'l of Tauranga
A community service organisation who meet every 2nd Tuesday to organise projects and have fun and fellowship. Phone/text President Sandra 02 7483 8454 www.altrusa.org.nz
Badminton
9:15-11:45am Tuesday and Thursday QE2 Youth Centre, 71 Eleventh Ave, Tauranga. Visitors $6. Some racquets available. Morning tea. Melissa 027 307 6800 or Bob 027 478 6282.
Citizens Advice Bureau Tauranga
Free confidential impartial information & advice.Don’t know? Ask Us! Phone or visit us at 38 Hamilton Street, Tauranga. Mon-Fri 9am-4pm 07 578 1592 or 0800 367 222
Conversation Cafe Dee St
Friends in the making at Pressie Church Hall cnr Macville Rd and Dee St, 10-11:45am all ages welcome. $5. Ph 021 127 4277
Fitness Fun
Exercise with fun dance, weights, floor work, any age, go your pace. Venue: St Columba Church, 502 Otumoetai Road, Cherrywood. Info Gloria 0211392448
Golf Croquet
At Club Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St. Tues, Thurs, Sun 9.15am for 9.30am start. New players & visitors welcome. Ph. Nev 575 5121
Inachord Singers
Women’s group meet Tuesday 7pm at Bethlehem Community Church 183 Moffatt Rd. Join us for friendship and fun whilst learning to sing. Musical Director Andrew Braid
Israeli Dancing
Beginners class 6:30- 7:30pm. Gate Pa Primary School Hall, Cameron Rd. Circle & line dances. No partners required, all ages welcome! Ph Maria 0221652114
Justice of the Peace
Courthouse McLean Street 10am-12pm. Mount Maunganui Library 11am-1pm. Greerton Library 2-4pm.
Justice of the Peace
St. Columba Presbyterian Church, 502 Otumoetai Road 10am-noon
Keep On Your Feet
Katikati 10.30-11.30am, Catholic Church Hall, 89 Beach Rd. Strength & balance classes for older adults. All levels of fitness welcome. Ph Sharnie 021 111 8617
Merge Social Group
Are you a new resident to Tauranga? Come along to meet a friendly group, 1st & 3rd Tuesday of month. Email Karen at merge.tauranga@gmail.com
Mount Morning Badminton
9.30 12.00. Mt Sports Centre, Blake Park. Social, all ages, racquets available, beginners welcome. $5 per day. Ph Maxeen 575 0162
Mt Maunganui RSA Cards
We meet every Tuesday at 12.45pm for a game of 500. You will need to be a member of Mt Maunganui RSA to participate
Mt RSA Walking Club
We meet Tuesday’s and Thursday’s at 9.30am for a one hour walk. You will need to join the Mt RSA to participate.
Olympic Style Target Shooting
7pm at the Tauranga Target Rifle Range at 165 Elizabeth Street. All gear and coaching provided to help you progress from beginner to graded competitor
Otumoetai Tennis Club
Adult tennis. Start time 9am Tuesdays & Thursdays. Bellevue Park Windsor Rd (adjacent to swimming pool). New players and visitors welcome. Ph Pam 570 0302
Overeaters Anonymous
Do you overeat, over-exercise, restrict or purge compulsively? OA may be able to help. OA meets Tuesday 7-8pm and Friday 1-2pm. Phone 02102363236 for information.
Papamoa Beach Women's Institute
Meets every 3rd Tuesday at 11am-1.30 pm at Papamoa Sports Complex.
Play 500 Cards
All ages. prizes, tea & coffee provided. Tuesdays & Thursdays 12:30pm. 342 Maunganui Rd 12:30pm. Ph Margaret 575 7482 or 027 658 6848. Parking at rear of hall.
Recycled Teenagers Gentle Exercise
For joint replacements, arthritics & recovery from accident or illness. For strength, coordination & balance. 9-10:30am St Mary’s Church cnr Girven & Marlin. Jennifer 571 1411
Scrabble
Keep that brain active! Play at Tauranga Citzens Club, 13th Ave. 9:20 for 9:30am start. Ring Jo Ann 5783606
Sequence Dancing
Tauranga Social & Leisure Club, St John’s Anglican Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai. 7-9:30pm except 2nd Tues of month 3:30-6pm. Ph Lesley 929 7295
South City Indoor Bowls
Greerton Hall. New members welcome. 7:15pm start. Coaching available. Ph Keith 577 1116.
Tai Chi Internal Arts
Beginner Classes. Fun. Non-religious. $5. 9:30am Tues & Thurs Te Puke Memorial Hall. 9:30am Weds St George’s Church Hall. 1pm Tues & 9:30am Thurs Te Puna Memorial Hall. David 027 222 2824
Taoist Tai Chi Arts
Cultivating Balance, New beginning classes, Mon - Sat, Tauranga, Te Puke, Papamoa, Mt Maunganui, Katikati.www.taoisttaichi.org for schedule & times or Margie Ph 02 150 0320
Tauranga Film Society
Showing "Border" (Sweden 2018) at 6:30pm Rialto Cinema, 3-film sampler membership $30. Join any time: full membership $90. See www.nzfilmsociety.org.nz
Tauranga Model Railway club
Meet every Tuesday morning 9:30am-12pm and every Thursday night 7:30-9:30pm. Club rooms upstairs cnr of Mirrielees and Cross Roads. Ph Mike Oldfield 02 193 9233
Tauranga Patchwork & Quilters
Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday at 7pm; 2nd & 4th Friday at 10am. Tauranga Art & Craft Centre, 177 Elizabeth St. Ph Denise 0272919917
Toastmasters Startup Club
A supportive and positive learning environment for the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills. EOI sought for a new club in Omokoroa area