Franklin County News

REGULAR EVENTS/ CLUBS/GROUPS

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60s Up Movement Pukekohe: Meet at 10.30am every 2nd Wednesday of the month. We extend an invitation to those 50+ Yrs to join us. Entertainm­ent, speakers, shared lunches. trips & more. Ph Helen 092381457., Pukekohe Town Hall, Cnr Massey Ave & Edinburgh Street, Pukekohe

Franklin Genealogy : The second Wednesday of each month excluding December and January, 10am, RSA Franklin, 17 Edinburgh

St, Pukekohe. All welcome. Evening DNA meetings for members only. Join up for details.

Franklin Trails Group -Cyclists Meet-up: Free /coffee ( courtesy Bike Auckland). Learn about plans to link Franklin Communitie­s via safe roads and pathways. Followed by guided group rides. Enquiries – 0274 774 004., Caterpilla­r Cafe, The Franklin Centre, 12 Massey Ave, Pukekohe, Pukekohe

Crafting for Adults: A craft group for adults meeting regularly at the Pukekohe Library. Learn how to craft something different every month. Bookings Required. Pukekohe Library, 12 Massey Avenue, Pukekohe.

Down But Not Out: Come and learn the difference between feeling down/blue or depression and identify how and where to seek help. Email Shayal on

Franklin Amateur Radio Club:

Meetings 7.30 PM third Tuesday of every month at our clubrooms, 19 Stadium Drive, Pukekohe. Enquiries Peter 021 08 469 429.

Meditative, Body, Mind Class:

Meditative body, mind class with flowing movements to develop and increase health and wellbeing. Feel relaxed and rejuvenate­d! Visit FB - Mighty River Qigong. Contact Sarah: 02102 485997., Sharda Centre - Tuakau, Percy Graham Drive, Tuakau

Waiuku Country Music Club:

Meets every second Monday at the Waiuku Cosmopolit­an Club, from 7pm to 10pm. Come along and sing or relax & enjoy our friendly atmosphere. Contact Stu on 021 1440074.

Waiuku Community Workshop:

Join us every Wednesday afternoon to get involved in restoring furniture, building community projects and repairing all sorts. Ladies & Gents of all ages welcome. toollibrar­y@waiukuzero­waste.co.nz or 027 202 5893., 5 Hosking Place, Waiuku

Waiuku Village Quilters:

Meetings: First and Third Tuesday each at 9.30am. Bring your crafts, enjoy some great company. Enquires: Robyn 09 2352928., Waiuku Civic Centre, 10 King Street

We meet on the second Sunday of month. Great band! All welcome! Come to sing or just relax listen and enjoy! For informatio­n phone Secretary 0273616464., Tuakau Cosmopolit­an Club, 16 Carr St., Tuakau

Mums & Bubs Fitness Class: Pelvic Floor Safe Fitness Class for Women. Every Tuesday in Term Time from 1.15-2pm. Kids Welcome. $10/Class. Text Amy on 021 08129916 with your Name & Email to Book., Pokeno Hall, 69 Great South Road, Pokeno - Pokeno

Pukekohe Seniors group: Every Monday, Communicar­e runs a Friendship Group for Seniors. Come along and meet new friends. Ph the office for details Ph 09 631 5968., Plunket Rooms, Pukekohe Plunket Building cnr Edinburgh & Wesley Sts, Franklin

Pukekohe Senior Citizens Club: Meets third Thursday of every month. Entertainm­ent and refreshmen­ts. Bus trips available., Pukekohe Town Hall Concert Chamber, Cnr Massey Ave & Edinburgh St,, Pukekohe

NZ Treecrops Assn: Franklin Branch, meets weekly on Tuesdays for working bee at the Food Forest. Come play in a big garden or find out more about Treecroppe­rs! Contact franklin@treecrops.org.nz., Franklin Food Forest, Glasgow Rd, Pukekohe

Franklin Rockers Dance Group: Meet every Monday night at

Pukekohe Cossi Club from 7pm – 9pm except public holidays. Lessons and social dancing.

Contact Sharon 027 473 3267 or Angela 0211201834.

Golden Oldies Table Tennis: Join us for Golden Oldies Table Tennis every Tuesday afternoon between 1 pm and 3 pm. Phone Ray for more details – 09 236 8673., Pukekohe Cosmopolit­an Club, 78 Nelson Street, Pukekohe

Pukekohe Floral Art Club: A group of keen floral designers meet first thursday each month 9.30 – 1pm Interestin­g tutors, demonstrat­ors, workshops. Beginners/visitors welcome. contact Jan 0273038975,, Ramarama Hall, 14 Maher Road, Ramarama

Pilates & Yoga: Improve Core Strength & Body Conditioni­ng through Pilates & Yoga. All fitness levels welcome. Moves adapted tosuit individual needs. Mon&Wed 9am, Thurs 5:30pm. Bledisloe Park Sports Centre Pukekohe. Contact Maria 0212569962., Bledisloe Park Sports Centre Pukekohe

Selwyn Senior Group: Tuesday and Thursday mornings 9.30 am every week. For over 65 year olds and provides the opportunit­y for fellowship, 20 minutes of gentle anti-arthritis exercises while sitting on a chair. Pukekohe Anglican Church 37 -41 Queen St.

Smiling Dragon Tai Chi Qigong: FREE first visit NEW students. Weekly community groups in

Pukekohe, Waiuku, Tuakau, and Mauku. BEGINNER, Intermedia­te, Extended. Fun, Relaxation, Wellbeing, Mind & Body Connection. Visit www. smilingdra­gon.co.nz ~ Contact Tamara: 021-255-1087., John Street, Pukekohe, Pukekohe, Waiuku, Tuakau, & Mauku

Franklin Woodturner­s Club: A group of like-minded friends that nurture woodturnin­g as a hobby and art form. We meet weekly on Thursday evening. Pop along to 23a Collingwoo­d Rd, Waiuku. Franklin Fuchsia Group: Learn to propagate and grow fuchsias. Meet at 1pm on the second Thursday of every month. Meetings are held at different locations. Contact Carol on 021 0499 706 or Mary on 027 287 2681.

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