CLUBS, SPORT AND COMMUNITY GROUPS

GENERAL

Waihi Community Martial Arts: Age 7-12 Monday and Thursday at 4.30pm. Age 13 upwards Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays at 6pm. Peewee classes, ages 5-7 years Tuesday and Wednesday 4.30pm. Ladies only Tuesdays 6pm. Hemi 021 0847 8415.

Waihi Croquet Club: Association croquet on Tuesdays and Saturdays 12.45pm. Golf croquet played Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays 12.45pm. Ph Liz 863 8804.

Waihi Radio Controlled Boating Group: Meet every Wednesday and Sunday each month from 10.30am at Gilmour Lake.

Waihi Spinners and Weavers: Every Thursday 9.30am-1pm, building at rear of Waihi Museum, Kenny St. Contact Cherry 863 7053. Waihi Toy Library: Lots of toys for home or kids parties, open Monday 9.30-10.30am. Wednesday 4.30-5.30pm. Waihi 50 + Cycle Group: A group of people, that like to go out for a bike ride once or twice a week. Tuesdays and Saturday mornings. Phone 863 4414. Qeekly rides are published www.waihi50plus. weebly.com

Yoga: Saturday and Sundays at 8.30am at Waihi Beach RSA. All levels. Cost $10 (cash). Miriama ph 022 064 2100.

MONDAY

Busy Fingers: 9.30am to midday, supper room Waihi Community Hall. Ph Christine 865 6656 or Adrienne 865 8015.

Cancer Society support group: Open to anyone living with cancer, and those caring for someone with cancer. Meet 10am on third Monday of month — Cornerstone House, 101 Ocean Rd. Ph 027 684 0004.

Junior tennis: Morgan Park 3.30-6.30pm. Inquires Sue 027 311 2508.

Monday Walkers: Mondays 9am during school term time, meet at Waihi Event Centre. Updates of the walks contact Jo 021 223 7295.

Operation Cover-up knitting group: Keen knitters invited to St Joseph’s Catholic Church lounge on third Monday of each month, 1.30-3.30pm. Blankets and garments made for orphanages in Eastern European countries. Donations of wool welcome. Valda ph 260 8081.

Try Some Tennis: Open night for anyone interested in trying or getting back into tennis. Ph Peter 027 334 2426. 6pm every Monday at Thames Tennis Club, 403 Brown St.

Waihi Badminton Club: Starts again July 26 after school to 5pm. Waihi Events Centre. $3. All school ages welcome. Nine weeks. Rackets available. Ph Sue 027 311 2508.

Waihi Beach Line Dancing: At Waihi Beach RSA. Beginners 10-11am. Intermediates 11am12pm. Maria Scott 021 126 8417. Waihi Beach RSA Snooker Club: Pairs 12.30pm start. Just turn up or contact Colin Smith on 863 1199.

Waihi Beach RSA Indoor Bowling Club: Meets at 6.45pm, play starts at 7pm. Waihi Contract Bridge Club: Monday nights at 7pm, Thursday 12.45am, Bridge Clubrooms, Union St, ph Michael 863 8031.

Waihi Women’s Institute: Meet at Bridge Club Rooms at 1.30pm on second Monday of the month ph Shirley 8636164. Whangamata Menz Shed: All welcome, ladies too, 3.30-5.30pm. Contact Dave Ryan 027 496 5406.

Upright and Active Tairua: Strength, balance, Taichi, mindfulness and fun! Every Monday 10.30am-11.30am in community hall annex. $5. Run by physiotherapist. Ph Joel 021 587 262.

Golf Croquet: Draw 8.45am. Play at 9am. Bond St. Phone Pat 021 0227 2419.

Golden Oldies Snooker: Whangamata RSA, alternate Mondays at 1pm. All welcome. Indoor Bowls: Memorial Hall, start time 1pm sharp. Whangamata Creative Fibre Group: Spinners, weavers, knitters, dyers, flax workers, felters, crocheters, free form fibre artists and all other people involved in the use of fibre. Second and fourth Monday 9.30am-1.30pm at Memorial Hall from February. Marie-louise 027 687 6289.

TUESDAY

Adult ukulele classes: Classes available for all ability levels, Tuesday nights at Karangahake Hall. For more information email karangahakemusic@gmail. com or ph 020 409 93582. Karangahake Indoor Bowls Club: 7pm at the Karangahake Hall. A casual weekly event for the whole community — beginners welcome. All enquiries Ph: 027 678 2035 Beginner and intermediate ukulele course: First eight weeks of each term. Tuesday nights. Karangahake Hall. Beginners from 6-6.45pm, intermediate from 7-7.45pm, contact 020 409 93582 Indoor bowls: Waihi Bowling Club on Tuesdays at 1pm. Ph Clare 022 080 9306. Narcotics Anonymous: NA is a global non-profit organisation. Groups are run by its members. Waihi group meet every Tuesday night from 7-8pm at the Waihi Community Resource Centre. Ph 021 231 5866.

Paeroa Croquet Club: Meets at The Domain, King St on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 12.30 pm. Summer playing times change after daylight savings. Contact Colleen ph 862 8174.

Paeroa Drop-in Centre: Tuesdays 9.30am-12.30pm, St John ambulance rooms. Join us for a cuppa and chat. Phone Glenys 862 6002. Outdoor Bowls at Waihi Bowling Club: Cnr Clarke and Kenny Sts. 10.30am start for first game, and/or 12.45pm for two afternoon games. Club 863 8760.

Parenting Support Group: Every Tuesday at Waihi Community Resource Centre, 10am. Hosted by trained facilitators in a relaxed, friendly setting. Ph 863 7555. Pickleball: Every Tuesday from 10-11am at the Jack Mclean Centre, Rolleston Rd. All gear provided, you just need court shoes and $3 gold coin. For all ages.

Rock and roll dance lessons: At Whangamata Club starting August 3 at 6.30pm. Four weeks of lessons cost $20 per person, contact Grace 022 176 8020. Regular club nights every Tuesday night 7pm.

Social Team Tennis: Morgan Park 6-8pm. Inqiries Helen 021 111 9295.

Waihi Beach Tennis Club: Social tennis every Tuesday and Friday Morning 8.30-10.30am. All year. Waihi Quilters: Fourth Tuesday of the month. 9am12pm at St James Church Centre. Erica 863 7768. Waimata Indoor Bowling Club: Held each Tuesday in the St James Presbyterian Church Hall. 7.30pm. Entry fee $3.

Whangamata Family History Research (Genealogy): Every second Tuesday at 10am, Whangamata RSA. $2 entry. Contact Jaci Harris 865 7997.

WEDNESDAY

500 at Whangamata RSA: Open to all levels. From 12.30pm with play starting at 1pm. Phone Chris at 865 9749. A Grade Team Tennis: Morgan Park from 6-9.30pm. Inquiries Sue 027 311 2508. Bowentown Boating Club: Indoor bowls has resumed on Wednesdays. 7pm start. Business After 5: BA5 meetings are for business owners and managers. It’s an opportunity to catch up, network and often we have guest speakers that talk on topics of interest at the meeting. After 5pm on the first Wednesday of each month at various business premises around Waihi. Contact GO Waihi.

Craft Group: 1-3pm Wednesdays at the Salvation Army Hall in Seddon St. Learn something new each week. $5pp.

Focus Group: Meets on the first Wednesday of the month, 10-11.45am at the Waihi Beach RSA. A time to socialise and listen to great speakers.

Indoor bowls: Played in Paeroa College gym every Wednesday evening, 7.30-9.30pm. Age 10+. Free coaching available and competitive bowls for those who want it.