GARDEN-INSPIRED ART
A new exhibition of local artwork, such as the ‘‘Iron Butterfly’’ by Robbie and Sue Graham, accompanies an informative exhibition about the Whanau Ora garden, which has now been at Taupo Museum for 10 years. The Whanau Ora garden featured at the Chelsea Garden Show in England as a promotion by Tourism New Zealand, before being transported to Taupo Museum. The ‘‘Ora - Story of a Garden’’ exhibition runs until April 10. The artwork will be exhibited until May 1. Taupo Museum is open 7 days, 10am to 4.30pm, free for district residents and children Fun Drive: Bruce McLaren Motorsport Park. Drive a sports car. Call 07 376 5033 to book a session, open 9.30am-4pm Harriers Club Taupo: Harrier hut, AC Baths Av. Meets every Saturday 9.30pm, Tuesday 5.30pm and Thursday 5.30pm. Housie: Upstairs at the Taupo Cossie Club every Wednesday, starts 1pm sharp. New players welcome. Introduction to Mindfulness : An 8-week course. Starts Feb’ 14, Tuesdays 12.30 to 2.30pm, Wednesdays 7.15pm to 9.15pm. Visit mindfulpath.co.nz for details or to enrol. Indoor Bowls: Rotary Hall next to the museum, Story Pl. Every Tuesday from February 28. Starts 7pm. JKD Kickboxing classes: Monday & Wednesday at Nuki’s Boxing Gym, 250 Spa Rd, 6.30pm to 8pm. Ph Garry Luton 021 1765389 Jujitsu, Taekwondo and Judo: Classes Tuesdays 6-8pm, Mountview School Hall, Rangatira St. Ph Gly 022 378 1122 Justice of the Peace: Thursdays from 12-2pm at Taupo Library. Lakeside Variety/Country Music Club: Meet every second Sunday of the month at the Taupo RSA. Club day runs from 1pm to 4.30 pm. The cost is $3 for club members & $5 for non members and this includes afternoon tea plus entertainment. Mobility/Balance Classes: Mondays 2pm and Wednesdays 10.30am at St Paul’s Church. Enquiries ph Pauline 021 276 2765 Model Railway Club Taupo : AC Baths Av. Every Tuesday. 7.30pm. Ph David Grey on 377 3051 Modka Combat Academy: Womens self defence/kickboxing classes Mondays 5.30-6.30pm, Nuki’s Boxing Gym, 250 Spa Rd. $10 per session. Ph Garry Luton 021 1765389