COMMUNITY LISTINGS
DAILY
Hawke's Bay VW Owners Club (HBVWOC) A family club who share a passion for everything VW. With regular meets for VW owners around the Bay. Air cooled and water cooled lovers welcome. Find out more information on our website www.hawkesbayvwclub. co.nz or our Facebook page. Volunteering Hawke's Bay: For all your volunteering requirements. Volunteer now by joining www. volunteeringhb.org.nz or call us on 022 503 9271, Level 5 215 Railway Road, Hastings.
The phone news HB: Free news service for those who cannot hold or read a newspaper. Phone 280 5051 and follow the prompts. Peoples advocacy society: Free service available to anyone seeking advice and assistance in dealing with Work and Income and IRD and the general field of welfare. 9.30am-1.30p.m. Level 5, 215 Railway Road, Hastings 4122. Ph 06 650 6412 or info@pashb.co.nz Hawke's Bay families of deaf children: 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.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawke's Bay needs male mentors.
Make a difference in our community. Find out more about becoming a volunteer mentor to a young person aged 6 to 11 years at bigbrothersbigsisters.org.nz/ hawkesbay or email hboffice@bbbs.nz
Staying Safe: Free refresher courses for older drivers - an opportunity for people to refamiliarise themselves with traffic rules and safe driving practices in a friendly and relaxed environment with other older drivers. The course includes information on other transport options available to help keep you mobile for as long as possible, whether behind the wheel or when you stop driving. Next free course is May 11 at Age Concern Hastings from 10am-3pm . Numbers limited. To book in phone (06) 870 9060 or email healthpromotion@ageconcernhb. co.nz
Life Without a Car Course - Is there Life Without a Car? Adjusting to life without a car doesn't mean losing independence or freedom. Next course, May 10 at the Camberley Community Centre, 11.30am-12.30pm. Numbers limited. To book phone (06) 870 9060 or email healthpromotion@ageconcernhb. co.nz
Kiwi Conservation Club (KCC)
When: monthly
Info: Offers monthly nature-based activities for primary and intermediate aged children and their families. Email Emma on HastingsHavelockNorth@kcc.org. nz
MONDAY
Clogging: a “tap like” style of dancing
Cloggers dance to a wide variety of music from blue grass and country to pop and rock, no partners required , and dances are cued like aerobics or square dancing so you don't have to remember complete routines
Where: Clive Community Hall 162 Main Rd, Clive,
When: Monday 10am - 12pm
Cost: Beginners five lessons for $30 Contact: Claire Milne, phone 0210 886 3671
Steady As You Go
A free strength and balance exercise programme designed to improve your leg strength, flexibility, general fitness and wellbeing to prevent falls and injuries. Attending one of these classes is also a great way to meet new people.
Where: Mondays at Hastings Age Concern Building
When: Every Monday at 10am Where: Fridays at The Station Church Raureka
When: Every Friday at 10am
Cost: Free
Contact: Book at (06) 870 9060 or email healthpromotion@ageconcernhb. co.nz
Family history - genealogy: NZ Soc of Genealogists HB Branch meets Stoneycroft House, 901 Omahu Road, Hastings, third Monday at 7.15 pm, fourth Monday from 9.30 am. All welcome. Enquiries to Margaret 843 2272 or email genealogyhb@xtra.co.nz Hawke's Bay homebirth support group: Last Monday of month, 10am. Details on the lending library, clothing exchange and venue, ph Rachel 845 2660.
Childbirth education with parents centre: Seven week course, covering birth and beyond, ph 835 3743 to leave msg. Combined rebus club: Te Mata, Havelock North meets on the fourth Monday of the month, Havelock North Function Centre, 30 Te Mata Road, 10am. New members welcome. Phone Ian 877 5528 or Sally 878 2229.
Low cost counselling: Monday to Friday first session free then $5-$50 at the Heretaunga Women's Centre. Phone 878 5401
Pippins - Girl Guiding: Raureka Pippins (5&6 yo) meets every Monday 5-6pm during school terms at Arahura Guide Hall, inside Ebbett Park, Gordon Road. For more information visit https:/ /girlguidingnz.org.nz/registration/ Rangers - Girl Guiding: Ruahine Rangers (121⁄2-17yo) meets every Monday 6-7.30pm during school terms at Arahura Guide Hall, inside
Ebbett Park, Gordon Road. For more information visit https:/ /girlguidingnz.org.nz/registration/
TUESDAY Mindfulness
A group for people 65 and older that helps you to let go – for a while – of your worries and anxieties, and concerns about past and future. We chat for a few minutes about aspects of mindfulness, then settle in to experience the feeling of bliss that comes from a guided meditation. The experience of a state of deep calm will positively affect your physical and mental health and well-being and is reported to leave you feeling better about pretty much everything. When: Tuesday at 11.30am for two hours.
Where: Age Concern Hastings 415 Heretaunga Street East, Hastings (opposite New World).
Cost: Free
Contact: Numbers are limited. To book in phone (06) 870 9060 or email healthpromotion@ageconcernhb. co.nz
Digital seniors hub: Need help with your computer, cellphone, ipad or tablet? Digital Seniors Hub, 1pm-2.30pm, 1120 Willowpark Rd North, Mayfair, Hastings. $5 per session. Phone 027 232 4700 Chronic fatigue syndrome & fibromyalgia support HB: Please phone, text or email Heather at 027 4576850 or heather. mecfshb@gmail.com for more details.
Sounds of Hawke's Bay: Sounds of Hawke's Bay Chorus: meet 7.15pm every Tuesday night, Clive School Hall, School Road. Try something new in 2022, come for a view to see if it's you. Ph: Margot 0221392356 or Jan Ph: 0276730152 Friendly group of ladies: Meets fourth Tuesday in the evening for fellowship, speakers and outings. For further details ring Nicky on 8777475.
Visually imparied bowls: Bowls Hastings, Victoria St, February to October, 10am, coaching and fun, all welcome, contact Grant 878 4778.
Hastings rebus: (Formerly Probus ) meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 9.30 at the Bridge Club room, Railway Road. Mixed club with interesting speakers and trips away. Phone Leon 021 132 8748 or Robyn 027 789 8651.
Coffin club: 707 Sylvan Rd, 9am-12 noon. Also every second Saturday. St Matthew's drop in craft group: Tues 9.30am to 11.30am. All welcome. Any experience level, share a craft and make friends over a cuppa. Phone Marilyn on 871 0011 or 021 070 4358 for more information.
Rotary club of Stortford Lodge: Looking for fellowship and to work with others to help in the community? Come along to Cafe´
No 5 on Tuesdays between 5.30pm and 6pm to find out more. For more information contact Ken Haines on 029 444 3322.
Scottish country dancing: 7.30pm - 9pm, 1120N Willowpark Road, Hastings. March-Nov. Enquires phone (06 ) 870 3381 or 021 110 3564
Justice of the peace: Hastings War Memorial Library from 2pm to 4pm Hawke's Bay affected by suicide support group: Talk and share with others who have been affected by suicide. Phone Warren Brown (027 286 4071) and Sandra Pell (027 684 3033). Email sandra@staros.org.nz or warren@staros.org.nz
Free legal clinic: 12.30 to 1.30pm at the Heretaunga Women's Centre. Bookings are essential. Phone 878 5401
Hastings badminton and table tennis: 9.30am - 11.30am St Andrew's Church Hall, Market St, Hastings. Cost $5. Enquiries ph. 877 8184 or text 021 123 7792.
60s-Up Hastings branch: Second Tuesday of every month at 10am, St Marks Church Hall, corner Park Rd & Queen St, Parkvale for fun, friendship,speakers, entertainers, outings and sales table. Call Raewyn, (06) 878 3492. Alcoholics anonymous AA: 8pm
Tuesday. St Andrews Church Hall cnr Market Street and Lyndon Road.
SPACE sessions: Every week 12.15pm to 3pm at South City Playcentre. Parents and babies 4 to 8mths. Discussions on child development and relevant parenting topics, music and movement, play and socialising. Phone Nic 8768448 or email nicburkin@gmail.comT
Church op Shop: 9am - 12pm at St Martin's Hall, 1120 Willowpark Road, Hastings. ph 870 6448. Heretaunga Women's Centre: Monday to Friday 9am-3pm. Courses and activities, baby's nursery, library and information. Low cost counselling, first session free, then $5 to $50. Phone 878 5401.
Legacy family tree: Tuition and help, meetings, phone and email. Info: Diane, 877 3141.
Brownies - Girl Guiding: FrimleyWilliams Brownies (7-91⁄2 yo) meets every Tuesday 4.30-6pm during school terms at Arahura Guide Hall, inside Ebbett Park, Gordon Road. For more information visit https:/ /girlguidingnz.org.nz/registration/