COMMUNITY LISTINGS

REGULAR EVENTS Low-cost counselling:Monday

to

Friday, first session free then $5-$50 at the Heretaunga Women’s Centre.

Inquiries: (06) 878 5401.

Peer group gambling addiction and support for affected whanau: Starting weekly from September 3 from 6pm to 8pm at Te Rangihaeata Trust, Hastings. Inquiries 0800 422 947.

Chronic fatigue/chronic conditions support: ME/CFS Support Hawke’s Bay supports people living with energy limiting and chronic pain conditions including ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, autoimmune, long COVID and similar. Support group meetings, services and resources inquiries: Community support coordinator 021 024 765 95 or email sandra@mecfsh.onmicrosoft.com.

Grey Power Hastings & Districts:

Meets at Hastings Baptist Church Hall, Lyndon Rd Hastings and Duart House Havelock North (alternating months).

Havelock North: First Thursday of the month at 2pm. Hastings: First Friday at 2pm. Raffles, afternoon tea provided, gold coin door donation helps cover hall hire.

Inquires: Ron (06) 877 4419. Hawke’s Bay VW Owners Club (HBVWOC): A family club sharing a passion for everything VW. Info: website www. hawkesbayvwclub.co.nz or Facebook.

Volunteering Hawke’s Bay:For all volunteering requirements. Volunteer now at www. volunteeringhb.org.nz Inquiries: 022 503 9271, Level 5 215 Railway Rd, Hastings.

The phone news HB:Free news service for those who cannot hold or read a newspaper. Phone 280 5051 and follow the prompts.

People’s Advocacy Society:Free

service available to anyone seeking advice and assistance in dealing with Work and Income, IRD and the general field of welfare. 9.30am1.30pm. Level 5, 215 Railway Rd, Hastings 4122.

Ph: (06) 650 6412 or info@pashb.co. nz

Hawke’s Bay Families of Deaf Children:Family

group to provide opportunities for deaf and hard-ofhearing children and their families. Inquiries: email HBFDCInc@gmail. com, phone 0272 HB DEAF or visit www.facebook.com/HBFDCInc.

Literacy and Numeracy, and Level 1:Free

60-credit courses build self-confidence, motivation and life and work skills. Small, supportive five-hour classes for 16to 19-year-olds, Mon-Thur at the Hastings YMCA (we provide transport from Hastings and Napier). Inquiries: fiona. breen@ymcaeducation.ac.nz or 021 026 046 80

Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawke’s Bay:

Find out more about becoming a volunteer mentor to a young person aged 6 to 11 years at bigbrothersbigsisters.org.nz/ hawkesbay, ph 022 175 2296 or email hboffice@bbbs.nz

Kiwi Conservation Club (KCC): Monthly nature-based activities for primary and intermediate-aged children and their families. Email Emma at HastingsHavelockNorth@kcc.org. nz

TUESDAYS Hastings Choral Society:

Nonauditioned community choir rehearsing and performing a wide range of music. Tuesdays, 7pm-9pm at St Johns Presbyterian Church Hall, Frederick St., Hastings. Inquiries:

Stephanie 027 293 6806. Mindfulness:Tuesday at 11am for one hour. Age Concern Hastings, 415 Heretaunga St East, Hastings (opposite New World). Free. To book phone (06) 870 9060 or email healthpromotion@ageconcernhb. co.nz

Digital Seniors Hub: Help with your computer and/or cellphone. Digital Seniors Hub, 1pm-2.30pm, first and third Tuesday of each month, 1120 Willowpark Rd North, Mayfair, Hastings. $5 per session. Inquiries: 027 232 4700

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia Support HB: Phone, text or email Heather at 027 4576850 or heather. mecfshb@gmail.com

Sounds of Hawke’s Bay Chorus: Tuesdays, 7.15pm, Clive School Hall, School Rd. Inquiries: Margot 022 139 2356 or Jan 027 673 0152 Visually imparied bowls: Bowls Hastings, Victoria St, February to October, 10am, all welcome, contact Grant (06) 878 4778. Hastings Rebus: First Tuesday of the month at 9.30am at the Bridge Club room, Railway Rd. Inquiries: Leon 021 132 8748 or Robyn 027 789 8651.

Coffin Club: 707 Sylvan Rd, 9amnoon Tuesdays. Also every second Saturday.

Craft at St Andrews: Tues 10amnoon. All welcome. Any experience level, share a craft and make friends over a cuppa. Inquiries: Marilyn (06) 280 6017 or 021 070 4358.

Rotary Club of Stortford Lodge: Cafe No5 on Tuesdays between 5.30pm and 6pm. Inquiries: Ken Haines 029 444 3322.

Scottish Country Dancing: 7.30pm-9pm, 1120 Willowpark Rd North, Hastings. March-November. Inquires: (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. Inquiries: Warren Brown 027 286 4071, Sandra Pell 027 684 3033, email sandra@staros. org.nz or warren@staros.org.nz Free legal clinic: 12.30-1.30pm at the Heretaunga Women’s Centre. Bookings essential. Ph (06) 878 5401.

60s-Up Hastings: Second Tuesday of every month, 10am, St Marks Church Hall, corner Park Rd and Queen St, Parkvale. Inquiries: Ngaire MacDonald 022 1064 705. Alcoholics anonymous AA: 8pm, Tuesday. St Andrews Church Hall, cnr Market St and Lyndon Rd. SPACE sessions: 12.15pm to 3pm at South City Playcentre. Parents and babies 4 to 8 months. Phone Nic (06) 876 8448 or email nicburkin@gmail.com

Church Op Shop: 9am-noon at St Martin’s Hall, 1120 Willowpark Rd, Hastings. Ph (06) 870 6448. Brownies - Girl Guiding: FrimleyWilliams Brownies (7-91⁄2yo) every Tuesday 4.30-6pm during school terms at Arahura Guide Hall, Ebbett Park, Gordon Rd. Inquiries: https:/ /girlguidingnz.org.nz/registration/.

WEDNESDAY Flaxmere Community English Class:

For new migrants who want to improve their English. Wednesdays, 10am, Flaxmere Community Centre. Call or text English Language Partners: 027 2344 268

Run Walk Hawke’s Bay Havelock North / Hastings branch: Wednesday 6pm, The Pavilion, Havelock North Domain, Te Mata Rd. People of all ages and fitness levels are welcome to join for a one-hour run or walk. Inquiries: Roger 027 4677 602. Hastings Stamp Collectors Club: Third Wednesday of the month, 1.30pm, St Peter Chanel Church Hall, 817 Gordon Rd, Hastings. Inquiries: Brenda (06) 877 7731. Hawke’s Bay Bonsai Society: Second Wednesday of the month, 7.30pm, Clive Church Hall, 10 Ferry Rd.

Inquiries: Noel, 022 173 6170. Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffalos: Fourth Wednesday of the month, 7.30pm, Woodturners Hall, Francis Hicks St, Hastings. No fees. Inquiries: Bub McBregor 022 403 2920 or Graeme Philips 021 0298 2544.

Newcomers lunch group: Meet others from various nationalities at our popular lunches and events. Inquiries: Shirley 873 7740 or Lynda 929 0033.

Spiritual development discussion group: Noon-1pm. Inquiries: Jo 021 2611 457. Pickleball: A fun game for all fitness and skill levels, easy to learn, free tuition and gear, 5.30pm8pm at 707 Sylvan Rd, Hastings. Free - see our FB page, Pickleball Hawke’s Bay.