COMMUNITY LISTINGS
LATEST
Waipukurau Arts and Craft has three new programmes: Painting group, Monday mornings, with Margaret-Mary Farr; Two-week card making course, 7pm on Wednesday November 8 and 17, contact Robyn on (06) 858 7833; Children and caregivers craft, monthly on a Friday evening, email traceyboyd162@gmail.com
CHB Holistic Wellbeing Expo: Saturday and Sunday November 25 and 26
10-4pm free door entry Waipukurau War Memorial Hall (Stall booking email creativesoulschb@gmail.com)
Takapau Scouts: Sadly the time has come that the Takapau Scouts will be going into recess at the end of this term. Although there is good cub attendance, it is time for a new group of adults to take over running the Takapau Scouts. Takapau Scout Group leader, Richard Lawson 027 668 7800.
CHB Parenting Support Services KFC Programmes (stands for Kind, friendly with a focus on Communication and Connection) Dates:
KFC 1 Creating rules, routines and boundaries in your home July 19, Sept 6, Nov 22.
KFC 2 managing big emotions Aug 2, Sept 20, Dec 6.
KFC 3 Supporting your child through anxiety Aug 30, Sept 27, Nov 30.
KFC 4 Recognising self-harm and what now? Aug 23, Oct 25.
All programmes are on Wednsday evening, 6.30pm till 8.30pm at 5 Cook Street Waipukurau, opposite the health centre. To attend, send a text to 0272 148 198 with your name and the workshop- KFC 1,2,3 or 4.
More information at www.chbpss. org.nz
Waipawa Flood Survivors Group
Waipawa Senior Citizens’ Rooms, Waverley St Waipawa (behind the park) from 10am - 12pm on Tuesdays. Contact Deborah 027 221 5511.
Recorder Group
When: Wednesday Evenings.
Contact: Bob or Jenny for more info 06 857 8315
Cancer Support Groups in CHB When: Women's Group- 1st Tuesday of month, 10am. Men's Group 3rd Monday at 10am
Contact: CHB support co-ordinator 027 704 9056.
Housie
When: Wednesday 7pm-9pm
Where: Waipukurau Bowling Club
Viewpoint CHB Women's Dinner Group
When: Every 2nd Wednesday of month
Where: Waipukurau Club with guest speaker
Contact: New members welcome, contact Debbie on 027 636 0696.
Otane Arts & Crafts Corner Where: Higginson St Otane. Art, patchwork and embroidery, paper craft, wool an fibre, garden and mosaics.
Contact: Karen Pallesen, ph 027 686 7813
CHB Toy Library
When: every Tuesday 9am-11am. Thursdays 2.30pm-4pm. .
Where: 1 Marlborough St. Waipukurau
Contact: CHB Toy Library on Facebook or Jules 020 4077 1102
Onga Onga Museum Where: Bridge Street, Ongaonga
When:Sundays 11 am - 3 pm
Contact: Karen 021 329 195 or Rita 021 709 302
Email: info@ongaongamuseum.org. nz
Kiwi Seniors, Aerobic Programme
Where: St Mary’s Hall, Waipukurau
When: Every Tuesday 9.30am10.30am. $5 per session
Contact: Nicki Heremaia (06) 858 6253
Takapau Op Shop $3 Fill A Bag When: Wednesday and Sunday 10am-noon
Where: Charlotte St.
Otane Market
When: Every Sunday, 9am-1pm
Where: Otane Hall
Contact: Jan (06) 856 8462.
CHB Freshwater Anglers Club When: First Wednesday of month
Where: St Mary's Hall, Waipukurau
Contact: chbanglers23@gmail.com
CHB Branch of Forest & Bird When: First Thursday of month
Where: Waipukurau School staffroom at 7.30pm.
Takapau Arts Centre Where: Charlotte St, Takapau First three visits free – beginners welcome Monday/Tuesday:
Yoga 9.30am Monday Cheryl Duckett 858 7022
Wine Appreciation 7.15pm 4th Monday Judith Finlay 855 8074 Memory Albums second Monday and Tuesday11.15am Karen Fraser 029 7777 533 Wednesday:
Fibre Fun 9.30am Pauline Mackie 856 6735
Upholstery 7.00pm Helen Clark 855 8398
Garden Group first Wednesday10am Anne-Marie Bancks 858 6928 Thursday:
Patchwork & Sew 10am Marg Whitney 021 136 2587
Judy Thomsen 021 127 7516 Friday:
Upholstery 10am Sherry Majors 0211 206 889
Takapau Arts Centre is reopening its pottery studio. If you are interested, please contact the secretary (takapauartscentre@gmail.com).
Volunteers needed
Be a part of Age Concern’s Chatterbox Team. If you have a spare hour or two a week, Age Concern would love to hear from you. Full training and support provided. Contact Sue at Age Concern HB at (06) 858 9158 or email chb@ageconcernhb.co.nz
Takapau Indoor Bowling Club When: Every Wednesday at 6.30pm.
Where: Takapau School Hall. For more information contact Shona Lowe on 06 855 8900.
Probus
When: Every second Monday of the month with an interesting speaker.
Where: Waipawa Town Hall. Probus is an organisation for retired people and all are welcome to join. Contact Les Wroe 06 8578705
Waipawa Darts Association When:
Time:
Every Thursday.
7pm
This has moved to a great new Venue at Skinny Mulligans. Old and new members welcome to come along.
Waipawa Bowling Club Twilight bowls
When: When: Tuesday 3 October 2023 through to Tuesday 28 November 2023.
Time: 5.30pm start.
Entry: $5 covers game of bowls, sausage sizzle, ticket in Irish Raffle. Flat soled shoes a must. Bowls supplied.
Everyone welcome.
Phone Phil Brown on (06) 8578481 for more details.
Takapau Squash Do you live in or near Takapau and want to get fit? Play squash! Buy a 12-month membership for just $60 or $110 for families. Contact takapausquash@gmail.com or Kate 0276032200
Steady As You Go Waipawa Steady As You Go is a free strength and balance exercise programme designed to improve your leg strength, flexibility, general fitness, and wellbeing to prevent falls and injuries. Attending this class is also a great way to meet new people. Every Monday at the Senior Citizens Hall Waverley St, Waipawa at 9.15am, for 45 minutes. Booking is essential. Email healthpromotion@ageconcernhb. co.nz or call (06) 858 9158.
BPW CHB
What: Monthly dinner meetings for women, networking, conversation and a guest speaker. Guests welcome.
When: Third Wednesday each month, 6pm.
Where: CHB Municipal Theatre
Contact: Jenny Green 0274 780272 or email BPW.CHB@gmail.com
Steady As You Go Waipukurau Steady As You Go is a free strength and balance exercise programme designed to improve your leg strength, flexibility, general fitness, and wellbeing to prevent falls and injuries. Attending this class is also a great way to meet new people. Classes are at 9.30am and 10.30am every Wednesday at St Mary’s Hall, St Mary’s Rd Waipukurau for 45 minutes. Booking is essential. Email healthpromotion@ageconcernhb. co.nz or call (06) 858 9158.