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Wednesday 21 April
10 Pin Bowling
Bay Prime Timers, 1pm at 10 Pin Tauranga, 135 13th Ave. Play for fun, but keep the score, very occasionally competitive. Ph Les 027 605 8947
500 Cards
Keep your brain active. Join our friendly group, 1pm, St Thomas More Church, 17 Gloucester Rd Mt. Bob 027 478 6282, Barbara 572 4962
Adults Ballet Plus Class
Lots styles covered, lots of fun. 12:30, St Peters, Beach Rd, Katikati. Ph Gaye 07 577 1753 or email gayehemsley@gmail.com
Alcoholics Anonymous
Open meeting 1st & 3rd Wed of month. Tauranga Central Baptist Church, 640 Cameron Rd. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757
Association Croquet
At Club Mount Maunganui, Kawaka St. Mon, Wed, Sat; 9:15am for 9:30am start. Visitors, new players welcome. Ph Jacqui 07 574 9232
CBSI Bible Study
Join us @ City Church, 252 Otumoetai Rd, 7-9pm for a Study of The Book of John. Ph Julie 021 106 4890
Club Mount Indoor Bowls
Names in by 6:45 for 7pm start. Kawaka St, Mt. All welcome. Ph Val 07 543 4168
Cold Wax Art Medium
Experiment, explore while focusing on the process of cold wax art medium. Popup Art Gallery, 33 Devonport Rd. Group bookings welcome. Ph Sue 0210 239 4549
Fernland Spa Gentle Exercise
Gentle exercise in warm mineral water. Suitable for joint replacements, arthritics & recovery from accident or illness. Good for strength, coordination & balance. Jennifer 571 1411
Gambling Support Group
Open support group for gamblers, 6:30-7:30pm at Salvation Army Oasis Ctr, 176 Fraser St. All welcome. Ph Colin 021 812 869
Healing Rooms New Venue
Experience God’s 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 For 50s+
Looking for fun & exercise, join us at 12:45, Senior Citizens Hall 342 Maunganui Rd. Afternoon tea & prizes. Ph Cyril 022 639 2585
Kaimai Ramblers Tramping Group
From Hot Springs Rd. Tidy up of the Tuahu short cut track up to N/S. Bring tools! Grade easy/mod. Kevin 021 0200 6306
Ladies Only Latin Lessons
7-8pm, Matua Primary School. $5. All women welcome. Email hi@dancecompany.co.nz
Mauao Crazy Choir
Come sing with us! 7-9pm at House of Yoga, 3 Newton St. Everybody welcome, no auditions. First time free. So much fun. Ph Emily 027 571 9333
Ohauiti Indoor Bowls
7:15pm Ohauiti Settlers Hall, 459 Upper Ohauiti Rd. All welcome, no experience req. Check us out. Ph Glennis 021 192 6758
Pickleball
Keep fit having fun! Mount Sports Ctr, cnr Maunganui & Hull Rds. 9:30am-12. Equipment available. Ph Bob 027 478 6282, Viv 021 162 3342
Scottish Country Dancing
Mt Senior Citizen’s hall, 345 Maunganui Rd, 7pm. General dancing. $3. Ph Mary 574 8687 or Lynne 021 140 7912
Struggling with Debt?
Free help to anyone in need, through our debt counseling team. A sustainable solution and real hope for the future. Ph Free 0508 227 111 or www.capnz.org
Tauranga Embroiderers' Guild
Tauranga Rowing Club, Devonport Rd, 10am-2:30pm & 7-9pm. Beginners very welcome. Ph Carol 027 348 5875 taurangaembroiderersguild@gmail.com
Tauranga MidWeek Tramping Group
Pylon Track: Waiorongamai. Grade moderate. Allan 027 222 3325
Te Puke Senior Citizens
Lyceum Club, 8 Palmer Ct. Bolivia 1-4pm on Wednesdays. On Fridays join us for 500 & Rummy Kub 1-3pm. Beginners welcome. Ph Brian 573 8465 or Doreen 573 8867
Te Puke Toy Library
Come check us out & hire some great toys to keep your kids busy! Wed 10am-1pm, Thurs 2:30pm-4:30pm, Fri 10am-1pm. Also Friday Playgroup 10am-12 & Sat 10am-1.
Te Puna Indoor Bowls
Club nights Te Puna Hall all ages welcome, 6:45-9pm with supper. $5, 2 weeks free. Ph Jo 552 6063
Te Puna Tennis Club
Maramatanga Park, Tangitu Rd, 6pm. New members welcome. Enjoy tennis at our fun, friendly club. Ph 021 506 855
Thursday 22 April
500 Cards
Join us for an afternoon of fun play. Citizens Hall, 345 Maunganui Rd. Afternoon tea & prizes. Ph Margaret 027 656 848
500 Cards
Enjoy social 500, 1pm, Papamoa Sports & Rec Ctr, 120 Parton Rd. $4 incl refreshments. Bob 027 478 6282, Wendy 021 254 4621
Abortion Recovery
Confidential private course, Living In Colour, starts May 6th 10am with two post abortive facilitators. For more info please ph Barbara 027 578 7458
Badminton
Keep fit & have fun at our friendly club. 9am-11:30, Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre, 71 11th Ave Tauranga. Bob 027 478 6282, Melissa 027 307 6800
Bay City Rockers
Social Rock’nRoll dancing, plus other popular dances. Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St. 7-9.30pm. $3 entry Includes supper. Ph Gavin 027 6436222.
Bayfair Craft Group
All crafts, knitting, crochet, quilting, scrapbooking etc, 9am-2pm, $7/session, Arataki Community Ctr. M/tea provided, BYO lunch. New members welcome. Ph Sandy 0210 836 7671
CBSI Bible Study
Join us @ City Church, 252 Otumoetai Rd, 10-12pm for Study of The Book of John.
Children's Colour Workshop
Colour the Kandinsky Rainbow abstract circles. Popup Art Gallery, 33 Devonport Rd. Book for school holiday programme ph Sue 0210 239 4549
Colour Wheel Art Workshop
Understand the reason & importance of the colour wheel & its relationships between the colours. Group bookings welcome. Book with Sue 0210 239 4549
Diabetes NZ Tauranga Branch
Drop-In. 10am-12, no appointment needed) for info, education & support for anyone living with diabetes & their families. 177A Fraser St. Ph 571 3422, 027 883 0158
FLexercise with Fitness League
Exercise, movement, dance focusing on posture, balance, stretching, strengthening and flexibility. For all ages and abilities, Central Baptist Church Hall 13th Avenue. Pam 0211177170
Free CV Workshop
For 14-24 yr olds. 10am-1pm. Katikati Community Centre, 45 Beach Rd, Katikati. Ph 549 0399
French Connexion
For lovers of all things French & for all French speaking levels. All welcome at La Mexica every 2nd Thursday 4:30-6:30. Email Chantal, chantal.daveTB@gmail.com
Golf Croquet
At Club Mount Maunganui, Kawaka St. Tues, Thurs, Sun; 9:15am for 9:30am start. Visitors, new players welcome. Ph. Nev 07 575 5121
Keynotes Women's Barbershop Chorus
Do you love to sing? Come & enjoy 4-part harmony. New singers most welcome. 7pm Wesley Hall, 100 13th Ave. Ph Bernice 576 4848 Facebook Keynotes Inc.
Mah Jong Te Puke
All players welcome 12:45-4pm. New player lessons on Thursdays. Lyceum Rooms, 8 Palmer Pl, Te Puke. Ph Gig 027 430 6383
Meditate In Greerton
Greerton Library, 7pm, learn Buddhist techniques to improve the quality of your life with meditation. www.meditateintauranga.org $15 or $10 unwaged. Beginners welcome. Come any week.
Mt RSA Indoor Bowls
Rollups each Mon & Thurs. Entries in by 6:45pm. $3 entry. Newcomers welcome. Ph Joy 027 308 7271
Otumoetai Tennis Club
Adult tennis. 9am Tues & Thurs. Bellevue Park Windsor Rd (adjacent to swimming pool). New players & visitors welcome. Ph Pam 570 0302
Play Petanque
Join us for serious fun, Sat 1-4pm, Tues 1-4pm & Thurs 11am. Equipment supplied, 45 Kawaka St, Mt. Ph 022 070 8200
Retro & Mod
Vintage, retro & funky mod clothing, linen, fabrics, shoes, bags, accessories etc. Open 10-1. Cash only. Proceeds to Turning Point Trust
Serenata Singers
If you love to sing we’d love you to join us. 10-11:30am Methodist Church Hall, 2 Oroua St, Te Puke. Ph Anne 572 3130
Silla Taekwon-do Club
Taekwon-do classes at Silla TKD Club, Mondays & Thursdays at Te Puna school Hall, 6-7.30pm. Affordable rates. Contact George 0224374403 https://www.facebook.com/Silla-Tae-Kwon-Do-112414698778951/
Square Dancing Learner Classes
Want to keep great balance, strength & co-ordination? Join our learners class at St Enoch’s Church Hall, 7:30pm. Ph Warwick 577 1100
Struggling with Debt?
Free help to anyone in need, through our debt counseling team. A sustainable solution and real hope for the future. Ph Free 0508 227 111 or www.capnz.org
Sunshine Sequence Dance Group
Enjoy dancing with a friendly group. All dancers tuition/revision/dancing 7-9:30pm, Baptist Church Hall, 13th Ave. $4 entry incls supper. Dawn 579 3040
Tauranga Model Railway Club
Club meets Tues 9:30am & Thur 7:30pm, cnr Mirrielees & Cross Rds, Sulphur Pt. Ph Mike 021 939 233
Tauranga Scottish Country Dancing
General Dancing. Bethlehem Hall SH2 (Opp Countdown) 1:15-3:15pm. All welcome. Ph Heather 021 1855 747
Te Puke Toy Library
Come check us out & hire some great toys to keep your kids busy! Wed 10am-1pm, Thurs 2:30pm-4:30pm, Fri 10am-1pm. Also Friday Playgroup 10am-12 & Sat 10am-1.
Time For Something New?
Play Petanque, easy to learn, social & fun. 12:45 Tues & Thur, Bayfair Petanque, Russley Dr. Instructions available. Ph Alf 021 175 9282 or just turn up
Friday 23 April
Alcoholics Anonymous
Open meeting 10am, Tauranga Central Baptist Church, 640 Cameron Rd. All welcome Ph 0800 229 6757
Arataki Art Group
Interested in painting? Come & join our friendly group at Arataki Community Centre (behind Baywave) 9:15-11:45. All levels welcome. Ph Fran 021 136 8173
Chess Tauranga
4-6pm, Tauranga Citizens Club, 170 13th Ave. Casual chess included. Ph Werner 548 1111. Search Western BOP Chess or http:/www.westernbopchess.weebly.com/
Cold Wax Art Medium
Experiment, explore while focusing on the process of cold wax art medium. Popup Art Gallery, 33 Devonport Rd. Group bookings welcome. Ph Sue 0210 239 4549
Greerton Indoor Bowling Club
Greerton Senior Citizens Hall, Maitland St, Greerton. New members very welcome. Names in by 7:15pm. Ph Keith 577 1116
Healing Optimal EFT
Learn how to heal your mind & body using the Unseen Therapist within you. Free e-booklet describes this proven process. https://www.emofree.com/unseen-therapist Text 0210 274 2502
Invitation To Meditate
Follow your own meditation practice with friends in 1 hour of silence. 10am-12 in hall behind Brain Watkins House, 233 Cameron Rd. Refreshments. All welcome. Txt 0210 274 2502
Mount Art Exhibition Sale
Mount Surf Club, Main Beach, 9-5pm today & Sat, 9-4pm Sun. Paintings, cards for sale, artist in residence. Cash & carry. Ph Trish 021 114 8496
Pickleball In Tauranga
It’s all the rage! Play pickleball at Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre, 71 11th Ave 9:15-11:30am. Equipment provided. Bob 027 478 6282 or Viv 021 162 3342
Retro & Mod
Vintage, retro & funky mod clothing, linen, fabrics, shoes, bags, accessories etc. Open 10-1. Cash only. Proceeds to Turning Point Trust
Running & Walking Club
For adults of diverse fitness levels. We meet at 9:25am Tues & Fri. May St Guide Hall, Mt. Free trial. Babysitting service available, $3/child
Sewing & Knitting Group
10-11am, 14 Jocelyn St, Katikati. Welcoming anyone wanting to learn to sew or knit. Sewing machines available. Hosted by Project Generate. Ph 07 549 4522
Struggling with Debt?
Free help to anyone in need, through our debt counseling team. A sustainable solution and real hope for the future. Ph Free 0508 227 111 or www.capnz.org
Te Puke Senior Citizens
Lyceum Club, 8 Palmer Ct. Bolivia 1-4pm on Wednesdays. On Fridays join us for 500 & Rummy Kub 1-3pm. Beginners welcome. Ph Brian 573 8465 or Doreen 573 8867
Tga Patchwork & Quilters
1st & 3rd Tuesday 7pm, 2nd & 4th Friday 10am. Art & Craft Ctr, 177 Elizabeth St. Ph Denise 027 291 9917
Saturday 24 April
Art Cold Wax Workshops
New art medium in NZ. Very popular overseas. Workshops at The Artery, Historic Village. Email kiwisuemac@gmail.com
Art In The Park
Original art for sale. Weather permitting. 9am-4pm, Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui. Tauranga Society of Artists.
Association Croquet
At Club Mount Maunganui, Kawaka St. Mon, Wed, Sat; 9:15am for 9:30am start. Visitors, new players welcome. Ph Jacqui 07 574 9232
Bay Singles Social Group
Join a bunch of over 50s young singles. Weekend dinners, pot-lucks, occasional outings. Have a go! Ph Delia 027 284 8762, Andrea 021 133 0313
Beth-El Messianic Family
Jews & Gentiles celebrating Messiah Yeshua (Jesus). He is returning. Be ready. You are welcome. Shabbat Shalom Otumoetai Primary @ 10am. Ph Joel 021 768 043
Car Boot Sale
Welcome Bay Community Church, 340 Welcome Bay Rd. 8-11am. $5 per stall. Sausage sizzle. Cancelled if wet.
Children's Colour Workshop
Colour the Kandinsky Rainbow abstract circles. Popup Art Gallery, 33 Devonport Rd. Book for school holiday programme ph Sue 0210 239 4549
Colour Wheel Art Workshop
Understand the reason & importance of the colour wheel & its relationships between the colours. Group bookings welcome. Book with Sue 0210 239 4549
Forgotten Anzac
Anzac presentation commemorating soldiers of the NZMR brigade during WW1, in the Graham Young Theatre, Tauranga Boys’ College, commencing at 7pm. Admission free.
Healing Optimal EFT
Learn how to heal your mind & body using the Unseen Therapist within you. Free e-booklet describes this proven process. https://www.emofree.com/unseen-therapist Text 0210 274 2502
Invitation To Meditate
Follow your own meditation practice with friends in 1 hour of silence. 10am-12 in hall behind Brain Watkins House, 233 Cameron Rd. Refreshments. All welcome. Txt 0210 274 2502
Jigsaw Library St Stephens
St Stephen’s church, Highmore Tce 10am-12pm. Choose from 500 puzzles. Hire for 50c or $1, for 2 weeks
Katikati Lions Garage Sale
8am-11am at containers behind Caltex, Main Rd. Indoor & outdoor furniture, electrical & household goods, tools, books & more. Ph Arthur 021 663 603
Katikati Tramping Club
Ngamuwahine Loop, Moderate 5 hours, 8am start. Ph Dereck 021 064 3942
LOL Laughter Wellness
Laughter sessions on hold during school holidays. We look forward to laughing with you again every Saturday from 08/05/2021
Mount Art Exhibition Sale
Mount Surf Club, Main Beach, 9-5pm today, 9-4pm Sun. Paintings, cards for sale, artist in residence. Cash & carry. Ph Trish 021 114 8496
Omokoroa Market
9am-12, a new market at Omokoroa Settlers Hall. Loads of stalls, coffee cart, sausage sizzle & heaps more! Support local, buy local. omokoroamarket@gmail.com
Otumoetai Tennis Club
Adult tennis. Start 1:30pm. Bellevue Park Windsor Rd (adjacent to swimming pool). New players & visitors welcome. Ph Victor 027 577 1818 a/hrs.
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.
Our Pinocchio
Dancers from age 2 grace the stage with amazing costumes, props & scenery. Based on the famous story but with a special twist! Baycourt 1pm & 5pm
Our Roots Indian Concert
Semi-classical music, Kutu Mukherjee, Tagores’ poems, classical violin by Dr Chintamani Rath, Tabla by Sanjay Dixit. 7pm, Jam Factory, Historic Village. Book @ www.theincubator.co.nz
Play Petanque
Join us for serious fun, Sat 1-4pm, Tues 1-4pm & Thurs 11am. Equipment supplied, 45 Kawaka St, Mt. Ph 022 070 8200
Saturday Night Movie
Screening: The Shape of Water. Junction Theatre, 36 Main Rd, Katikati. Doors open at 6pm for 6:30pm. $10. Ph 07 549 1658
Struggling with Debt?
Free help to anyone in need, through our debt counseling team. A sustainable solution and real hope for the future. Ph Free 0508 227 111 or www.capnz.org
Sunrise DanceSing
Celeste Music Release Event. May 1st, 4pm at Arataki Community Centre. Koha $10/$20 family. Live music/dance & sunrise pictures.
Synchronised Swimming
Friendly synchronised swimming club based at Baywave. Beginners train Sat mornings. First lesson free. Ph Jo 027 543 1697, www.taurangasynchro.co.nz, Facebook: @taurangasynchroNZ
Tauranga Bird Club Show
Show & Sale on May 15th 1-5pm, May 16th 8:30am-1pm, Mt Sports Centre. Cash only for entry & sales.
Tauranga Farmers Market
7:45-12pm at Tauranga Primary School, 31 5th Ave. Rain, hail or shine. Direct from the producers. Support local.
Tauranga Scottish Society Sequence
Dance, Wesley Church Hall, 100 13th Ave, 7-10pm. $7 incls supper, raffle & warm welcome. Ph 07 218 1318
Sunday 25 April
ANZAC Day Cemetery Service
At Pyes Pa Cemetery, Pyes Pa Rd at 11am. Ph 07 578 9654
ANZAC breakfast available at Oak Tree Restaurant. Entertainment 11am-2:30pm at Tga RSA Clubrooms.
ANZAC Day Civic Service
Assemble at Memorial Park at 8:45am. Service commences at 9am. Park & ride from Tauranga RSA available at 8am. Ph 07 578 9654. ANZAC breakfast available at Oak Tree Restaurant. Entertainment 11am-2:30pm at Tga RSA Clubrooms.
ANZAC Day Programme
At Tauranga RSA, 1237 Cameron Rd, Assemble at 5:45am. Service at Cenotaph at 6am. Bring own torch.
At Memorial Park, 8:45am. Service commences at 9am. Park & ride from Tauranga RSA available at 8am. Ph 07 578 9654
Cemetery Service at Pyes Pa Cemetery, Pyes Pa Rd, 11am.
ANZAC breakfast available at Oak Tree Restaurant. Entertainment 11am-2:30pm at Tga RSA Clubrooms.
Bible Seminar
1:45pm Greerton Senior Citizens Hall, Maitland St, Greerton. Title: Lessons from the life of Jesus for us. Interactive, Q&A. All welcome. Mary 573 5537
Enjoy Travel?
Friendship Force meets third Sunday monthly. Home hosting in NZ & overseas. Noumea, Melbourne in 2022. Ph Jonathan 572 2091, Diane 027 249 9859
Golf Croquet
At Club Mount Maunganui, Kawaka St. Tues, Thurs, Sun; 9:15am for 9:30am start. Visitors, new players welcome. Ph. Nev 07 575 5121
Healing Optimal EFT
Learn how to heal your mind & body using the Unseen Therapist within you. Free e-booklet describes this proven process. https://www.emofree.com/unseen-therapist Text 0210 274 2502
Invitation To Meditate
Follow your own meditation practice with friends in 1 hour of silence. 10am-12 in hall behind Brain Watkins House, 233 Cameron Rd. Refreshments. All welcome. Txt 0210 274 2502
Mah Jong Te Puke
All players welcome 12:45-4pm. New player lessons on Thursdays. Lyceum Rooms, 8 Palmer Pl, Te Puke. Ph Gig 027 430 6383
Maketu Market
3rd & 5th Sunday of month. Set up from 7am at Maketu Village Green. Ph Maureen 021 267 1685
Medieval Swordfighting
Learn to fight with swords axes, spears, etc. in a controlled safe & fun environment. Memorial park 1:30pm
Mount Art Exhibition Sale
Mount Surf Club, Main Beach, 9-4pm. Paintings, cards for sale, artist in residence. Cash & carry. Ph Trish 021 114 8496
Our Pinocchio
Dancers from age 2 grace the stage with amazing costumes, props & scenery. Based on the famous story but with a special twist! Baycourt 1pm
Papamoa Country Music Club
Gordon Spratt Reserve, 1pm. Come to listen & enjoy. Afternoon tea included.
Papamoa Farmers Market
Connecting our community with local produce. Rain, hail or shine, it will be on! At Redefined, 58 Ashley Pl, Papamoa
Quakers In Tauranga
All welcome to join mostly silent meeting exploring the spiritual experience of each person. 10am, 233 Cameron Rd. Ph 07 543 3101
Radio Controlled Model Yachts
Sundays & Thursdays 1-3:30pm. Pond behind 22 Montego Dr, Papamoa, sailing “Electron” radio controlled yachts for fun. Adult beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419
Soul Food For You
Relax, unwind, reflect, refresh, enjoy. Share in a selection of sacred & inspirational writings & music. Held last Sunday of month. All welcome. Ph 543 0434
Struggling with Debt?
Free help to anyone in need, through our debt counseling team. A sustainable solution and real hope for the future. Ph Free 0508 227 111 or www.capnz.org
Tauranga Bird Club Show
Show & Sale on May 15th 1-5pm, May 16th 8:30am-1pm, Mt Sports Centre. Cash only for entry & sales.
Underwater Hockey
Baywave Pool. Intermediate age & above. Gear provided & first 3 Have-a-go sessions free. 5-6pm Have-a-go & novice players. 6:15-7:45pm experienced players. https://www.sporty.co.nz/taurangauhc
Monday 26 April
Adult Social Ballroom/Latin Dance
Free introductory beginner dance lesson, 3rd May 7:30pm, Club Mt Maunganui. Ph Dean 021 230 3187, www.udance2.co.nz. Or just come along!
Alcoholics Anonymous
Open meeting 10am, Tauranga Central Baptist Church, 640 Cameron Rd. All welcome Ph 0800 229 6757
Association Croquet
At Club Mount Maunganui, Kawaka St. Mon, Wed, Sat; 9:15am for 9:30am start. Visitors, new players welcome. Ph Jacqui 07 574 9232
Badminton Club, Aquinas College
7-9pm, Aquinas College Events Centre. Seniors & Year 11 upwards. Casual players welcome, $8pp. Club racquets available. Ph/txt Noel 027 622 9797 www.sporty/taurangabadmintonclub.co.nz
Bethlehem Indoor Bowls
Bethlehem Hall. Names in by 7:15pm for 7:30pm start. New members of all ages welcome. Ph John 027 654 1298
Chess At Mount Maungaui
Mt RSA Chess Club, 544 Maunganui Rd. 6-7pm during school term. Late program 7pm onwards. Incl casual games. Ph Werner 027 721 9499
ESOL
Free ESOL & Christian Conversation Classes, Holy Trinity Church, 215 Devonport Rd. Every Monday 9:30-11:30 (except school holidays).
Fitness For Over 50s
Aerobics, strength & balance class at St Mary’s Church Hall, 33 Girven Rd. 9:15am. 1st class free.
Harmony-A-Plenty barbershop Singers
Do you like singing? Come & have fun with us. We’ll teach you barbershop. Bethlehem Community Church, Moffat Rd. 7pm. Incls supper. Ph Errol 07 543 4138
Indoor Bowls
At St Mary’s Church Hall, 33 Girven Rd, Bayfair. Register by 12:20pm. All welcome. $4 entry
Indoor Bowls
Matua Primary School Hall (Clivedene St entrance) 7:15pm. New members welcome. Come along & give bowls a go. See you there or ph Karen 576 0443
Indoor Bowls
6:45pm, St Columba Church Hall, Cherrywood. $10 annual subs, $2/evening. Everyone/all levels welcome. Ph Paul 576 6324
Keep On Your Feet
Omokoroa 11am-12, Settlers Hall, 334 Omokoroa Rd. Strength & balance classes for older adults. All levels of fitness welcome. Ph Sharnie 021 111 8617
Marching For Leisure
A non-competitive activity for mature ladies. Fun, fitness & friendship. For Tauranga team’s details ph Jeanette Craike 027 548 0240
Monday Matinee
Enjoy a movie in the boutique Junction Theatre. 1:30pm, The Arts Junction, 36 Main Rd, Katikati. Tickets $10 or $7.50. Ph 07 549 1658
Mt RSA Indoor Bowls
Rollups each Mon & Thurs. Entries in by 6:45pm. $3 entry. Newcomers welcome. Ph Joy 027 308 7271
Omokoroa Indoor Bowling Club
Omokoroa Settlers Hall, 6:30pm for 7pm start. All welcome. All equipment provided. Smooth soled shoes/slippers please. Ph Anne 548 1636
Parents Support Group
10am-12 for parents/caregivers & 0-2yr olds. Upstairs, Bethlehem Birthing Ctr, 1 Te Paeroa Rd. Hosted by Project Generate. Ph 07 549 4522
Pickleball
A fun way to keep fit! Baypark Arena, 81 Truman Lane, Mt. 10am-12. Equipment available. Ph Bob 027 478 6282, Viv 021 162 3342
Rebus Otumoetai
0930 at Matua Bowling Club, 3rd Monday monthly. Interesting speakers & good fellowship. Interested? Ph David 544 0291
Recycled Teenagers Gentle Exercise
Mon 9:15-10:45am Tga Senior Citizens Club, 14 Norris St. Tues 9-10:30am St Marys Church hall, 33/19 Girven Rd. Jennifer 571 1411
Struggling with Debt?
Free help to anyone in need, through our debt counseling team. A sustainable solution and real hope for the future. Ph Free 0508 227 111 or www.capnz.org
Tai Chi Beginner Classes
Te Puke Memorial Hall Mon 5:30pm, Tues/Thurs 9:30am. St Georges Church Hall, Greerton Wed 9:30am. Te Puna Memorial Hall Thurs 9:30am. $5 Ph David 027 222 2824
Tauranga Creative Fibre
Monday 9:30am, also 2nd/4th Thurs 7pm. Come along & join us to learn knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving, dyeing & felting. 177 Elizabeth St. Ph Cathy 07 570 2191
Tauranga Scottish Country Dancing
Beginner Classes 6:30-7:30. General dancing 7:30-10, St John’s Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd. Ph Heather 021 1855 747
Tauranga Senior Citizens Club
CARDS 500 Mon &Thurs. INDOOR BOWLS Tues, Wed & Sat. 14 Norris St (behind Pak n Save) 12:45pm. $3 incls afternoon tea. New members welcome
Tauranga Vision Friendship Club
For retired people. Meetings at Citizens Club 4th Monday, 10am. Speakers, outings, activities, friendship, fellowship, fun. Bryan 027 813 5426
Walk For Wellness
Cancer Society weekly walk for people with cancer &/or their carers. 9:30am (except public holidays) at Pilot Bay middle toilet block.
Welcome Bay Indoor Bowls
Welcome Bay Hall. New members welcome. Names in by 7:15pm, finish approx 9:30pm. Ph Gordon 07 544 2882
Tuesday 27 April
500 For 50s+
Come join us for fun afternoon, Senior Citizens Hall, 342 Maunganui Rd. New members welcome. 12:15. Prizes & afternoon tea. Ph Sue 021 043 9170
Alcoholics Anonymous
Open meeting 7:30pm, St Peters Anglican Church, 11 Victoria Rd, Mt. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757
Badminton
Keep fit & have fun at our friendly club. 9am-11:30, Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre, 71 11th Ave Tauranga. Bob 027 478 6282, Melissa 027 307 6800
Bureta Garden Circle
Meeting at St Johns Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, 1:30pm. Visitors welcome. Ph Jenny 576 3026
Coffee Meetup Nuenergy Healing
Take a look at the natural rhythm of life & how it affects you. 10am at Q Cafe, 88 Coast Boulevard, Papamoa.
Cold Wax Art Medium
Experiment, explore while focusing on the process of cold wax art medium. Popup Art Gallery, 33 Devonport Rd. Group bookings welcome. Ph Sue 0210 239 4549
Conversation Cafe
10-11:45am, Dee St Presbyterian Church hall. Varied program, morning tea. Aimed at seniors. All welcome. $5 pp or $5 couple. Make new friends. Ph 544 0951
Divorce Care
Small group support for divorced or separated to regain hope & healing. 13-week course starts 6 July, 7:15pm. Registration essential. Kathryn 027 737 3172
Friends Of The Library
Mt Maunganui Library Book Group, 10am, morning tea & book discussion. All welcome. Just come along or ph Gail 574 3376
Golf Croquet
At Club Mount Maunganui, Kawaka St. Tues, Thurs, Sun; 9:15am for 9:30am start. Visitors, new players welcome. Ph. Nev 07 575 5121
Inachord Tauranga
Women who love to sing & have fun meet 7pm at Community Church Moffat Rd Bethlehem. New members are always welcome. Musical Director Andrew Braid. Ph Rhonda 027 323 9497
Israeli Dancing
Beginners class 6:30-7:30 Gate Pa Primary School hall, Cameron Rd. All ages welcome. Ph Maria 022 165 2114
Katikati Parents Group
10-11am. Welcoming all parents, caregivers and 0-2 year olds. Plunket Rooms, 14 Jocelyn St, Katikati. Hosted by Project Generate. Ph 07 549 4522
Keep On Your Feet
Katikati 10:30am-11:30am, Catholic Church hall, 89 Beach Rd. Strength & balance classes for older adults. All levels of fitness welcome. Ph Sharnie 021 111 8617
Mount Morning Badminton
9:30-12, Mt Sports Centre, Blake Park. Social, all ages, racquets available, beginners welcome. $5/day. Ph Maxeen 575 016
Olympic Style Target Shooting
Tauranga Target Rifle Club welcomes the public to its range at 165 Elizabeth St from 7pm. All equipment & coaching provided.
Omokoroa Indoor Bowling Club
Omokoroa Settlers Hall, 6:30pm for 7pm start. All welcome. All equipment provided. Smooth soled shoes/slippers please. Ph Anne 548 1636
Oriana Singers Community Choir
New members welcome to our choir, especially men! 7pm, St Andrews Church Hall, Dee St. www.orianasingers.nz
Otumoetai Tennis Club
Adult tennis. 9am Tues & Thurs. Bellevue Park Windsor Rd (adjacent to swimming pool). New players & visitors welcome. Ph Pam 570 0302
Parris Goebel Presents
The Royal Family Dance Crew! Highest recognised dance crew in the world perform live & stomp onto the Baycourt Addison Theatre stage. 7pm. www.baycourt.co.nz
Play Petanque
Join us for serious fun, Sat 1-4pm, Tues 1-4pm & Thurs 11am. Equipment supplied, 45 Kawaka St, Mt. Ph 022 070 8200
Recycled Teenagers Gentle Exercise
Mon 9:15-10:45am Tga Senior Citizens Club, 14 Norris St. Tues 9-10:30am St Marys Church hall, 33/19 Girven Rd. Jennifer 571 1411
Running & Walking Club
For adults of diverse fitness levels. We meet at 9:25am Tues & Fri. May St Guide Hall, Mt. Free trial. Babysitting service available, $3/child
Scrabble
Challenge your brain & memory. Learn new words & strategies. 3 games. Citz Club, 170 13th Ave. 9:20am. Ph 578 3606
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. Lesley 929 7295
South City Indoor Bowls
Greerton Hall, Greerton. New members welcome, coaching available. Names in by 7:15pm. Ph Keith 577 1116
Tauranga Film Society
Showing “Merata: How Mum Decolonised the Screen” at 6:30pm Rialto Cinema. 3-film sampler membership $30. Join any time: full season membership $90. See www.nzfilmsociety.org.nz
Tauranga Model Railway Club
Club meets Tues 9:30am & Thur 7:30pm, cnr Mirrielees & Cross Rds, Sulphur Pt. Ph Mike 021 939 233
Tga Patchwork & Quilters
1st & 3rd Tuesday 7pm, 2nd & 4th Friday 10am. Art & Craft Ctr, 177 Elizabeth St. Ph Denise 027 291 9917
Time For Something New?
Play Petanque, easy to learn, social & fun. 12:45 Tues & Thur, Bayfair Petanque, Russley Dr. Instructions available. Ph Alf 021 175 9282 or just turn up
Wednesday 28 April
10 Pin Bowling
Bay Prime Timers, 1pm at 10 Pin Tauranga, 135 13th Ave. Play for fun, but keep the score, very occasionally competitive. Ph Les 027 605 8947
500 Cards
Keep your brain active. Join our friendly group, 1pm, St Thomas More Church, 17 Gloucester Rd Mt. Bob 027 478 6282, Barbara 572 4962
Adults Ballet Plus Class
Lots styles covered, lots of fun. 12:30, St Peters, Beach Rd, Katikati. Ph Gaye 07 577 1753 or email gayehemsley@gmail.com
Alcoholics Anonymous
Open meeting 1st & 3rd Wed of month. Tauranga Central Baptist Church, 640 Cameron Rd. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757
Association Croquet
At Club Mount Maunganui, Kawaka St. Mon, Wed, Sat; 9:15am for 9:30am start. Visitors, new players welcome. Ph Jacqui 07 574 9232
Auckland Chamber Ensemble Brass
3 talented musicians embrace the fascinating & versatile repertoire of the brass trio. Baycourt 7pm
CBSI Bible Study
Join us @ City Church, 252 Otumoetai Rd, 7-9pm for a Study of The Book of John. Ph Julie 021 106 4890
Celeste Dance Class Koha
Jazz/Contemporary/HipHop. Arataki Community Ctr, May 5th, 3-6pm. Koha. Enrol/times ph 0210 841 0697, email dancer.amanda11@gmail.com
Celeste Music Vocal Training
Be part of a choir for an original music release event. Arataki Community Ctr 4:30pm. Koha. To register ph 0210 841 0697 dancer.amanda11@gmail.com
Children's Colour Workshop
Colour the Kandinsky Rainbow abstract circles. Popup Art Gallery, 33 Devonport Rd. Book for school holiday programme ph Sue 0210 239 4549
Club Mount Indoor Bowls
Names in by 6:45 for 7pm start. Kawaka St, Mt. All welcome. Ph Val 07 543 4168
Cold Wax Art Medium
Experiment, explore while focusing on the process of cold wax art medium. Popup Art Gallery, 33 Devonport Rd. Group bookings welcome. Ph Sue 0210 239 4549
Fernland Spa Gentle Exercise
Gentle exercise in warm mineral water. Suitable for joint replacements, arthritics & recovery from accident or illness. Good for strength, coordination & balance. Jennifer 571 1411
Healing Rooms New Venue
Experience God’s 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 For 50s+
Looking for fun & exercise, join us at 12:45, Senior Citizens Hall 342 Maunganui Rd. Afternoon tea & prizes. Ph Cyril 022 639 2585
Kaimai Ramblers Tramping Group
From Goodwin Rd up the Wairere Falls Track & north (off track) to Puketutu Hut & return. Grade Easy/Mod S/C. Kevin 021 0200 6306
Learn Skateboarding
9:30-11:30am, Katikati Skate Park Fairview Rd, with Matt Markland, $7. Ph Melody 549 0399
Mauao Crazy Choir
Come sing with us! 7-9pm at House of Yoga, 3 Newton St. Everybody welcome, no auditions. First time free. So much fun. Ph Emily 027 571 9333
Mount RSA Women's Section
Social Day 1:30pm. Entertainer is Mark Taipari. All members & visitors welcome. If transport is required please ph the office.
Ohauiti Indoor Bowls
7:15pm Ohauiti Settlers Hall, 459 Upper Ohauiti Rd. All welcome, no experience req. Check us out. Ph Glennis 021 192 6758
Pickleball
Keep fit having fun! Mount Sports Ctr, cnr Maunganui & Hull Rds. 9:30am-12. Equipment available. Ph Bob 027 478 6282, Viv 021 162 3342
Scottish Country Dancing
Mt Senior Citizen’s hall, 345 Maunganui Rd, 7pm. General dancing. $3. Ph Mary 574 8687 or Lynne 021 140 7912
Tauranga Embroiderers' Guild
Tauranga Rowing Club, Devonport Rd, 10am-2:30pm & 7-9pm. Beginners very welcome. Ph Carol 027 348 5875 taurangaembroiderersguild@gmail.com
Tauranga MidWeek Tramping Group
Putauaki (Mt Edgecumbe). Grade moderate. Chris 021 0246 5518
Te Puke Senior Citizens
Lyceum Club, 8 Palmer Ct. Bolivia 1-4pm on Wednesdays. On Fridays join us for 500 & Rummy Kub 1-3pm. Beginners welcome. Ph Brian 573 8465 or Doreen 573 8867
Te Puna Indoor Bowls
Club nights Te Puna Hall all ages welcome, 6:45-9pm with supper. $5, 2 weeks free. Ph Jo 552 6063
Te Puna Tennis Club
Maramatanga Park, Tangitu Rd, 6pm. New members welcome. Enjoy tennis at our fun, friendly club. Ph 021 506 855
Welcome Home Spiritual Community
Evening with Gary Chadwick, energy healer, 7:15pm, St Georges Lounge, Gate Pa. $5 entry. Bring a plate for catch up afterwards. Ph 021 126 4790