COMMUNITY NOTICES

DAILY

Volunteering Hawke’s Bay: For all your volunteering requirements. Volunteer now by joining www.volunteeringhb.org.nz or call us on 06 873 3139, Level 5 215 Railway Road, Hastings.

Big Brothers Big Sisters. Wanted volunteer mentors. We need male or female mentors aged between 18-80 years old. Spend one hour a week with a child who needs a friend. "You don't need to change your life to change theirs." For more information contact Patricia Small on 022 5812965 or email: patricia@bbbs.nz or visit www.bigbrothersbigsisters.org.nz

The Phone News HB: Free news service for those who cannot hold or read a newspaper. Phone 2805051 and follow the prompts Heretaunga Seniors – Warm, welcoming community centre for seniors: St Martin's Hall - 1120 Willowpark Rd North Hastings (next to Mayfair school). Mondays – Thursdays 8am – 4pm MONDAYS: Keep fit therapeutic exercises, craft group, 500 card club. TUESDAYS: Digital Seniors -1:1 computer tuition. Monthly van outing WEDNESDAYS: Community Day includes two-course hot meal, entertainment etc. Foot clinic once a month THURSDAYS: Games morning - indoor bowls, cards, scrabble, rummikub,etc. plus optional two-course hot meal.

Big screen movie once a month. Frozen meals to takeaway. Transport available Ph: 870 7025

Hawke’s Bay families of deaf children Has your child been identified with a hearing loss? We are a family group, run by families of deaf children, to provide opportunities for deaf and hard of hearing children, and their families, across Hawke's Bay. For more information email HBFDCInc@gmail.com, phone 0272 HB DEAF or visit www.facebook.com/HBFDCInc.

WEDNESDAY

Newcomers Lunch Group: New to Hawke's Bay? Meet others from various nationalities at our popular lunches and events. Info: Shirley 873 7740 or Lynda 929-0033.

Spiritual development discussion group, midday-1pm, ph Jo 021 2611 457. Pickleball - A fun game for all fitness and skill levels, easy to learn, free tuition and gear, 6pm - 8pm, Flaxmere Community Hall, $5 donation for hall hire. For more information visit our FB page Pickleball Hawkes Bay or phone 021 02279299 or 8782378.

Hawke’s Bay Chess Club meets at 6pm every Wednesday during term time at Havelock North High School library. Phone Mike 877 6027 or Stewart 879 8078. Hastings Pioneer Lions Club Ladies club meets second and fourth Wednesday evenings, Clubs Hastings, Victoria St, Hastings. If you would like to be part of ateam that helps the community while having fun and fellowship please ring Faye 06 8787337. Hastings Al - Anon Family Group Heretaunga Women's Centre, cnr Russell & Eastbourne Streets, Hastings, Ruth - Lovell Watch out for that sarcasic streak - it may backfire. Renewed friendships and important family reconciliations are focused.

TAURUS—April 21-May 22

This will be a good week for examining family history and perhaps preparing a family tree. Friends share some exciting news. Job responsibilities may increase quickly.

GEMINI—May 23-June 21

Bit by bit you are catching up. The key is give each project the attention it earns. Neighbours are buzzing with news. Romantic times are on the horizon.

CANCER—June 22-July 22

Someone is benefiting from your advice. The key is to heed that same advice yourself. You may find it is important to speak from your heart to a close friend or relative.

LEO—July 23-August 22

Sports are accented as are team efforts generally. You may have to tell a stuborn or snobbish friend to back off. A financial transaction may be unexpectedly delayed.

VIRGO—August 23-September 22

The week favours a comprehensive financial review. A family member responds to your suggestions and a favourite source of information may not be as reliable as you think. The romance scene may brighten.

LIBRA—September 23-October 22

A friend is easier to pin down than you may think. The week offers good companionship and time for plotting your long term objectives. Be sure that your advice is not misunderstood.

SCORPIO—October 23-November 21

Humour is the current keyword. A lighthearted approach helps you put professional disagreements in a proper perspective. A loved one is more supportive than you may realize.

SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22

Conflicting stories come your way. Each may have some element of truth. Watch a tendency to make light of situations that require thorough consideration. Romance is on a steadier course.

CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20

Your down to earth approach earns you the respect of someone in an executive position. The weekend accents travel blended with educational activities. Financial news may hold some promise.

AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19

Variety makes this a potentially successful week. The key is to remain highly organized and recognize opportunities as they arise. Sentimental sessions are highlighted.

PISCES—February 20-March 20

Luck seems to be on your side - but leave nothing to chance. An unhappy friend may respond positively to your upbeat example. Partnership arrangements generally are spotlighted this week.

BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK

Your mysterious qualities have a special appeal for many people. Your deep sense of commitment makes you a good friend to a lucky few. This year you could cram in writing, travelling to an exotic destination and enter into a partnership arrangement. Smith Room, 6.45 pm. Al -Anon has but one purpose — to help families of alcoholics. Open meeting, everyone welcome. Contact 8771183 or 0211663606

Keirunga Quilters: Keirunga Quilters Keirunga Homestead, 10am to 2pm. Also Keirunga Cottage, Mondays 7pm to 9.30pm and 2nd Saturday of the month 10am to 3pm. Keirunga Gardens, 6 Pufflet Road, Havelock North. Info: Bev 021 045 7297 or Do 877 5200

Christian meditation: Sacred Heart Church, Heretaunga St East, 7pm. Phone Paula 878 3314.

Homestead Spinning Group: Second and fourth Weds of month. 10am - 1.30pm (bring your lunch) at St Mark's Church Hall, cnr Park Rd North and Queen St East. Info phone Grace on 844 3682 or Sandra on 8797629.

Batucada Drumming: Pacific Surf Lifesaving Clubrooms, Marine Parade, Napier, 8pm — 9.30pm.

Free to come along and try. Membership is $3 a week. Group drums available. Bring ear-plugs or ear-muffs! Info phone 0274 482 995.

Hastings Scottish Country Dance Club Age Concern Hall, 415 Heretaunga Street East. Wednesday, 7.30pm and Friday, 10am. Beginners, Wednesday, 7pm. Contact Dot 870 3381 or Lynne 877 0297. HB Amateur Winemakers & Brewers Club FREE Wine and Beer tastings. Third Wednesday monthly, 7.30pm; 22 Lee Road Taradale. Guests welcome - FREE threemonth trial membership. Info: 06 8760 312, www.wine-and-beer-hb.org.nz

Gamblers Anonymous: Is your gambling becoming a problem? There is a Gamblers Anonymous group now running for Hawke's Bay. Meeting weekly, Greenmeadows Community Hall, Tait Drive Greenmeadows. Wednesday's 7pm. Please phone or text 021432572 for information. All welcome.

THURSDAY

Chronic Pain Coffee GroupThursdays, 10-11.30am, Heretaunga Women's Centre, cnr Russell and Eastbourne Sts, Hastings. Living with chronic pain can be isolating when everyone around you seems healthy, it brings emotions like complete fear & frustration. Come and share your story and support each other positively over a cuppa and remember you are not alone. Cost koha. For more information phone 878 5401.

Bay Cities Symphonic Band Rehearsals, Thursdays, 7-9pm, Age Concern hall, 415E Heretaunga St East. For more information visit website or email baycitiesmusic@gmail.com or phone 021 066 4017.

Brain Injury (HB): For further information or to come along call 878 6875.

Cancer Society NZ Hawke’s Bay Carer’s group: Are you caring for a loved one with cancer? Join us for support and friendship

When: Third Thursday of the month. Support for carers of someone with cancer. Contact Sheila Roberts phone 8767638. International Folk Dancing: 10am12noon, Community Hall, Clive. Mid-MarchDec. Enquiries 068787272 or 0211883118. Hastings City Art Gallery

Lunch time tours, first Thursday of every month). FREE, no booking required.Visit www.hastingscityartgallery.co.nz Open seven days, 10am-4.30pm.

Hawke’s Bay Community Choir: Sing for joy in a non-auditioned choir with professional song leader. World music, popular songs, rounds. No music reading. Every Thursday during term time. 7-8.30pm, Clive Community Hall. $5 per week. Info: Cathy Kingston phone 844 8099. Email sing4joy.nz@gmail.com or just come to sing.

Learn Bridge: or a refresher course, Hastings Bridge Club, Railway Road, Hastings, 7.30pm, ph Carol 8749616. Arthritis Exercise: 9.30am, St Mark's Hall, cnr Queen St and Park Rd, Hastings. Phone Jan Finnimore 8769327 or Eleanor Chote 878 3913.

Parents/whanau Coffee Group: Barnardos Hastings Early Learning Centre, 1201A Cunningham Crescent, 10am, ph 876 9548.

Cards: Clubs Hastings, Victoria Street, Thursday afternoons 1-3.30pm. Members, guests and affiliated members welcome. Morris Dancing - have a go. Fantastic exercise and great fun. Live music, good for the heart and soul! Thursdays 7-9pm approx, Keirunga Homestead, Havelock North. Phone Ann 8767110. Hawkes Bay Parents Centre Childbirth Education courses. Havelock North and Napier. Learn about pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and caring for your newborn. Info, phone 835-3743 or email hawkesbayantenatal@gmail.com. Visit www.parentscentre.org.nz/hawkes-bay. Ladies Probus Club Hastings: Meet 3rd Thursday of the month, 10am at the Bridge Club Rooms

Railway Road, 10am. Come along or phone 877 8369.

Hawkes Bay Zonta monthly meeting, all welcome to see what we do, held 4th Thursday of the month at Golflands, Hastings, 5:30pm contact hawkesbay@zonta.org.nz or 021 2555 181.

FRIDAY

Alcoholics Anonymous AA : 8pm Fridays at Saint Columba's Presbyterian Church, cnr Columba Way and Napier Rd, Havelock North. Newcomers welcome.

Marty’s Preschool Music Group: Friday morning from 9.30am- 12pm. Music at 10am, morning tea and play time.

$2 per child. Martin's Hall, 1120 Willowpark Road North, Hastings. All welcome. Phone 8703356.

Fun Housie for Seniors:1-3pm at 415 Heretaunga St East (opposite New World), ph Hastings Age Concern on 870 9060. Flaxmere Plunket Playgroup:Fun and morning tea, 9.30-11.30am, Flaxmere Family Centre, cnr of Wilson Rd and Peterhead Ave, Flaxmere, ph 021 655 638 or 877 2442.

Age Concern Havelock North.

Morning Tea Fridays at Age Concern Havelock North, St Luke's Hall, 24 Te Mata Rd Havelock North, 9.30am. Everyone welcome- Come and make new friends.$3 donation Enquiries: 877 6488.

Hastings Stroke Folk - Morning tea every 3rd Friday of the month 10.30am - 12 noon. Brittany House Hall, Grove Road, Hastings. Eczema & Allergy Playgroup - 10.30am 1pm @ Flaxmere Family Plunket Centre, 1 Peterhead Road, Flaxmere. Contact Kellyann 0278290247

SPACE sessions: 12.15pm to 3pm at South City Playcentre. Parents and new babies to 4mths. Discussions on child development and parenting , music and movement, play and socialising. Phone Nic 8768448 or email nicburkin@gmail.com.

SATURDAY

Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting Every Saturday Night, 7.30pm. Heretaunga Women's Centre, cnr Russell & Eastbourne Streets, Hastings.

Havelock Handmade Market: First Saturday of month. Quality craft items, made locally. Te Mata Rd, Havelock North. Opposite St Luke's Church 9am to 1pm. Justice of the Peace: Havelock North Library from 10am to 12.

Havelock North Toy Library: First and third Saturdays of month 9am - 10am. Toys for 0 to 5 year olds - no hire fees. New members welcome. Info phone 0275400078 or 8706280.

Kidnappers’ Country Music Club second and fourth Saturdays, Kidnappers' Country Music Club Hall, Henderson Rd, Flaxmere, by Flaxmere College, 1.30pm. Bring your guitar or songbook. Everyone welcome. Phone Wayne or Sandy on 879 5543 or 027 2027 546.

Orchestra: HBOS Training Orchestra practice: Karamu music room 8am during school terms for those with 2-3 years playing experience (all ages welcome). Contact Charlotte 027 677 8118 or 844 8060 Gardeners: ‘‘Heaps'' of horse manure available at Leg-Up Trust near Bridge Pa. Fill your own containers or trailers for a donation to the trust.

Old-time and Scottish Dancing

Hastings Scots Society, St Andrews Hall, Market St South, Hastings, every third Saturday, 7.30pm.

Old-time Dancing Good Companions Dance Club: First Saturday, 7.30pm, Senior Citizens Hall, 4215 Heretaunga Street East, Hastings, ph Bill 844 9103.

SUNDAY

Pickleball A fun game for all fitness and skill levels, easy to learn, free tuition and gear 8.45am-11.45am Sunday mornings, Meannee Badminton Hall, $5 donation for hall hire. For more information visit the Facbook page Pickleball Hawkes Bay or phone 021 02279299 or 8782378.-