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AI CHI / QIGONG WORKSHOPS: With Orlando Garcia (Auckland) - a weekend of Tai Chi and Health Qigong. All ages and abilities welcome. Sessions from $15.
Register on the day or phone Judi on 0272682601. April 21, 9am April 22, 12pm, Highlands Intermediate Hall, 260A Coronation Avenue, New Plymouth.
WALKING GROUP: Every Wednesday 9-30am. Everyone welcome to join the group for 1 - 1 1/2 hours of casual walk. Each week’s walk is to a different area to make it a little more interesting. For further info contact Claude 027 292 9690. ACTIVE IN AGE: Tuesdays 10am. TSB Stadium. Contact Hilary 021 480180. $4.
STRENGTH and BALANCE: Wednesdays 11am. Barclay Hall, Tukapa St. Contact Gaylene 027 7056721. $2.
WAITARA HIKOI: Mondays at Waitara Netball Courts (across from the High School) at 5.30pm. Three different distances catering for all abilities. Phone Charles at Sport Taranaki (06) 759 0930 for more info.
BOXFIT CLASSES: Paritutu Bowling Club, Monday and Friday 10.30am in what was the women’s clubroom. For more information ph Robyn 758 0662 or Phil 027 274 5647.
STEADY AS YOU GO: SAYGo Falls Prevention Exercise Classes held Fridays at 11am at 83 Hine Street New Plymouth New Plymouth. Phone 759 9196 for further information.
KEEPFIT CLASSES: At James Hall, Lawry St every Thursday 10.30-11.30am. Suits all ages. Also we do chair exercises. New members very welcome. $3 to join.
Information ring Lyn Bell 755 1622 or Phyl Way 753 3002.
TAI CHI: Moturoa every Friday 9.45-10.45 at St James Hall, Lawry St., Moturoa. All welcome. Phone
Joanna 752-1016. Modified for arthritis Monday 9.45am. Barclay
Hall Tukapa St. Contact Gaylene 0277056721, $5. Strength and Balance Wednesday 11am. Barclay Hall Tukapa St. Contact Gaylene 0277056721. $2. Gentle Tai Chi Chuan for Strength and Balance Monday 7pm. St Chads Hall Omata Rd. Wednesday 7pm. Merrilands Domain Hall, Thursday 9:15am. Merrilands Domain Hall. contact Louise 02108334815, $5-6. Gentle Tai Chi Chuan for Strength and Balance 10-week course. Thursday 11am. Contact Louise 02108334815. $50 for the course. Registrations essential.
TAI CHI/QIGONG: Monday 9am10am Oakura Town Hall, Oakura Bell Block Hall, Bell Block 11.30am12.30pm Holy Trinity Church Hall, Fitzroy 5.30pm-7.30pm. Tuesday 9.15am-10.15am Merrilands Hall, New Plymouth Waitara War Memorial
Hall, Waitara 5.30pm-6.30pm. Wednesday 5.30pm-7pm 7.15pm8.45pm Holy Trinity Church Hall, Fitzroy Holy Trinity Church Hall, Fitzroy. Thursday 9.30am-10.30am Inglewood Town Hall, Inglewood, 7pm-8.30pm Stratford Primary School Hall, Stratford. Friday 9.15am-10.15am and Beginners classes 10.45am-11.45am Merrilands Hall, New Plymouth Merrilands Hall, New Plymouth. Saturday 9am10.30am Vogeltown School Hall,
New Plymouth. Also classes available each day - see our timetable on Facebook - Taranaki Tai Chi Chuan Group or ph Judi 027 2682601.
YOGA CLASSES: Yoga for Kids: Ages 4 to 9. Thursday mornings at Waitara Squash Club. Contact: Paula 027 600 4757.Strandon, Beginner classes. Phone Sinead 027 8000386. Over 50s, Urenui Community Centre, Tuesdays 8.30-9.30am. Contact: Warwick at 754-7134. Okato and Oakura, contact Peggy on: 021 942496 or Jody on: 021 1749135. Pukekura Pavilion Tuesdays 10 – 11.30am. Contact Kanya 753 9373 or 027 846 7238. Yoga & Meditation, all classes: ww.alchemywellbeing.co.nz Contact: Rebekah, 021 1026668. Gentle
Yoga For those experiencing health issues. Mondays 10 – 11.15 at the Cancer Society Rooms on Lorna St. No previous experience required. Inquiries to Kanya 7539373/0278467238. Bell Block For the over 50s, Fred Tucker Hall, Thursdays 8.30 to 9.30am. $10 casual and $8 term rate. Bring yoga mat or blanket. Contact: Warwick at 754-7134. Pregnancy Yoga, Parents Centre, Fridays 6-7, eight week courses, bookings essential. Mum and Baby yoga classes, Fridays 10-11am, drop in class, bookings essential. Curvy Yoga (Yoga for all shapes and sizes) Thursdays 6-7:30pm, booking essential. Please contact Ruth at Thrive Yoga thrive.yoga@mail.com (not gmail) 021 02398297. Yoga with Catherine Relax, stretch and strengthen, suitable for beginners. Thursdays 1pm – 2.30pm Crossfit latitude, 39 Sunley St. Contact Catherine 027 479 8925. Gentle Hatha Yoga Mondays 10 - 11am at St James Church Hall, Oakura. Text Viv on 027 2112973 or Phone 752 1060 FITNESS CLASSES: Cardio-Tone Class - Monday and Thursday 9-10am. Strength, tone and yoga class - Tuesday and Friday 9 -10am. Contact energyfitness@xtra.co.nz or Ph 0278189888 / 7566077. Website www.energyfitness.co.nz KANGATRAINING: Mums and bubs babywearing exercise classes. Helps to restrengthen the core and pelvic floor muscles after pregnancy and birth. Tuesdays and Thursdays,
10am in New Plymouth & Fridays, 10am in Inglewood. Bookings essential. For more info, email ashley@kangatraining.co.nz or visit Kangatraining Taranaki on
Facebook.
DANCE FITNESS: Fitzroy Community Hall, Sat 9am, phone Pip: 021 408 017.
TENNIS: Professional tennis coaching available in Term 2 at Rotokare and Oakura tennis clubs. Holiday Programme at Oakura Tennis Club on April 23, 24 and 26. Beginners and non-members are very welcome. Register online at www.blitztennis.co.nz RACE-WALKING CLUB: Every second Sunday 9am East End Reserve. 1km, 3km or 5km walk options, followed by a picnic at the reserve. The club runs events over winter throughout Taranaki. Great social atmosphere, come and check us out. Any inquiries to the club secretary: majellearnold@yahoo.com.au
ROAD CYCLING GROUP: Easy Riders meet at Crowded House every Sunday, leaving 8.15am, weather permitting. Average distance 40km. Steady pace Average Speed 22-23 kmh. No drop policy applies. All ages, learn how to ride in a bunch. No egos, just a great group ride. Finish at Piccolo Morso usually. Contact Paul Baker 021350367paulyb55@hotmail.com MONDAY NIGHT: Fun Race Series #1 Every Monday. Registrations from 5.30pm, race starts 6pm. Mangamahoe Club Tracks,
Plantation Road, Egmont Village. Choose the number of laps you want to do: One to four. About 3-4km loop. For more information: https:/ /www.facebook.com/New-PlymouthMountain-Bikers-195151197840/ TOWN RIDE: NPMTB Club weekly Wednesday evening town cycle ride. Wednesdays at the Wind Wand 6.30pm. Fun ride suitable for all, beginners to advanced riders. Finishing at Crowded House for light refreshment. Good lights essential. BADMINTON: Wednesday mornings 9.45 at the Star Gym, Tukapa St. New Plymouth. Inquiries to Cheryl 7539789.
BIKE RIDERS: Latte Ladies Road Cycling Group, every Tuesday 9am. Finish with coffee at a local cafe´. Full route is about 50-55km. Contact
Pam Coe on 0274758131 for more information.
TARANAKI TAEKWON-DO : St Joseph’s Scout Hall, Calvert Rd. , Sunday 4 pm - 5 pm - Kids; Sunday 4 pm - 6 pm - General class; Tuesday 5.30 pm - 7pm - Black Belt; Thursday 5.30 pm- 7pm - General Class. Contact Neill Livingstone (06) 7510423 or 0274839696 Email: taranakitkd@hotmail.com or website taranakitkd.com SWORDSMANSHIP: New Plymouth Iaido Association (Japanese Swordsmanship). First lesson is free. Tuesday 6-8pm, Friday 6-7.30pm at Woodleigh School Hall. Phone Karen Jones 06 753 6238. Highly trained teachers. Age limit is 15 years and older.
LEARN TAEKWONDO: New Plymouth Taekwondo (& Hapkido) Club. Classes are Monday and Wednesday 6pm to 8pm at the Fred Tucker Memorial Community
Centre, Bell Block; for ages 8 years and above. Contact Master Steve Drummond nptc@slingshot.co.nz or 027 949 1773.
VOLLEYBALL: The 2018 autumn league starts on Sunday, April 29. Entries close on Wednesday April 18. For further details contact Phil Gayton 027 2845557 or www.facebook.com/ spotswoodvolleyballclub
WALK OR JOG: New Plymouth Joggers and Walkers Club meets every Wednesday, 5.30pm, meet at Pukekura Park Gates, every Sunday, 8am, meet at Bellringer Cricket Pavilion. More info at www.npjoggers-walkers.co.nz.
KUNG FU: The Kung Fu School specialises in classes for children, teens and adults. first lesson is free. Monday and Wednesday: Children (7yrs+) 6-7pm; Teens and adults 7-8:30pm. Senior Citizens Hall, 27-29 Liardet Street, New Plymouth. Contact Matthew Deihl 020 4160 8735 email newplymouth@shaolinkungfu.co.nz KICKBOXING: Hurricanes Freestyle Kickboxing every Tuesday and Thursday at Bell Block Hall. Freestyle kickboxing is a mixture of karate, tae kwon do and western boxing techniques. Junior classes are 6pm7pm and adults are 7pm-8pm. Cost is $5 per session and first session free. Contact Gavin on 021 1217079 or yghughes@hotmail.com