COMMUNITY LISTINGS
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Literacy and Numeracy, and Level 1:Free 60-credit courses build selfconfidence, motivation and life and work skills. Small, supportive fivehour classes for 16- to 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: 7.30pm9pm, 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 (7-9?yo) 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, 5.30pm-8pm at 707 Sylvan Rd, Hastings. Free - see our FB page, Pickleball Hawke's Bay.
Hawke's Bay Chess Club: 6pm every Wednesday during term time at Havelock North High School library. Inquiries: Mike (06) 877 6027.
Hastings Pioneer Lions Club: Ladies' club, second and fourth Wednesday evenings, Clubs Hastings, Victoria St, Hastings. Help the community while having fun and fellowship. Inquiries: Faye (06) 878 7337.
Hastings Al-Anon family group: 6.45pm, St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, cnr Market St Sth and Lyndon Rd, Hastings. Al-Anon has but one purpose - to help families of alcoholics. Open meeting, everyone welcome. Inquiries: (06) 877 1183 or 021 166 3606. Keirunga Quilters: Keirunga Homestead, 10am to 2pm. Also Keirunga Cottage, Mondays 7pm to 9.30pm and second Saturday of the month, 10am to 3pm. Keirunga Gardens, 6 Pufflet Rd, Havelock North. Inquiries: keirungaquilters@gmail.com or Do Adams 021 177 0904 Christian Meditation: Sacred Heart Church, Heretaunga St East, 7pm. Inquiries: Paula (06) 878 3314. Bay Batucada drumming: Pacific Surf Lifesaving Clubrooms, Marine Pde, Napier, 8-9.30pm. Group drums available. Bring earplugs or earmuffs! Inquiries: 0274 482 995. Hastings Scottish Country Dance Club: Age Concern Hall, 415 Heretaunga St East. Wednesday, 7.30pm and Saturday1 0am. Beginners, Wednesday, 7pm. Inquiries: Jeannie, 027 330 8129.