CLUB LISTINGS

MONDAY Whangamata¯ Golf Croquet

9.15am for 9.30am start Monday and Friday. Bond St. Contact Kay 0274815791

Whangamata¯ Indoor Bowls: Memorial Hall, start 1pm sharp. Whangamata¯ Creative Fibre Group: Spinners, weavers, knitters, dyers, flax workers, felters, crocheters, and all fibre artists. Second and fourth Monday 9.30am-1.30pm, Memorial Hall. Marie-louise 027 687 6289.

TUESDAY

Paeroa drop in: Every Tuesday ‘Drop In’ gathers at the St John Ambulance rooms 9.30am-12.30pm for a cuppa and chat.

Beginner, intermediate ukulele course: First eight weeks of each term. Tuesdays, beginners 6-6.45pm, intermediate 7-7.45pm, Karangahake Hall. Ph 020 409 93582.

Indoor bowls: Waihi Bowling Club on Tuesdays at 1pm. Ph Clare 022 080 9306.

Friendship Club: Thames, every

Tuesday at 1pm, Mary St next to Baptist Church. Contact Judy 021 025 30462.

Narcotics Anonymous: A global non-profit organisation.groups are run by its members. Waihi group meets Tuesdays 7-8pm at Waihi Community Resource Centre. Ph 021 231 5866.

Paeroa Croquet Club: Meets at The Domain, King St on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at Paeroa Drop-in Centre Tuesdays 9.30am12.30pm, St John ambulance rooms. Ph Glenys 862 6002. Bowls at Waihi Bowling Club: Cnr

Clarke and Kenny Sts. 10.30am 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 need court shoes and $3. Coastal Rockers, Whangamata: Regular club nights Tuesday at 7pm at the Whangamata Club 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. 9am-12pm 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.

Zumba: Zumba Gold class every Tuesday at 9am for an hour, at the Tairua Community Hall. $5.

Theresa 0275760602 Whangamata Association Croquet Tuesday and Wednesday: 9.15am for 9.30m start. Bond St. Contact Anne 02102463847.

Whangamata¯ Family History Research (Genealogy): Monthly Feb — Nov on second Tuesday. Whangamata¯ Baptist Church meeting room 10am. Entry $3. Contact: Jaci Harris Ph 865 7997 or 027 710 4550.

WEDNESDAY

Zumba: Gold class every Wednesday at 9.30am for an hour, at the Pauanui Rec Hall. Perfect for all active adults who also enjoy music and latin dance steps. $5 per class. Theresa 0275760602

Katikati Mural Town Singers:

Needs singers particularly men tenors and basses. St Peters Anglican Church, Beach Rd, Katikati 7-9pm. Contacts: Marit Moon: 022 3224698 or Julie Webster: 021 1733777500 500 at Whangamata RSA. Open to all levels. From 12.30pm with play starting at 1pm. Phone Chris at 865 9749. at Whangamata RSA.

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.

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.

Bridge Club: Whangamata. 6.15pm for 6.30pm start, Williamson Golf Rooms, Achilles Ave. Phone Carol 021 1192208. 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. Flat soled shoes and all else supplied.

Mindfulness Meditation and More: With Kate Norton Taylor on Wednesdays10am and 6.30pm. Ph 021 292 5592.

New Zealand Society of Geneologists Waihi branch:

Meet fourth Wednesday of each month at 1pm. Waihi Art Centre and Museum Gallery. Harriet Taylor 863 6063.

Probus Club of Hauraki Plains: Social Club for Seniors. Third Wednesday of the month at Ngatea Memorial Hall. We have interesting speakers and also regular outings. A great place to make new friends. For all enquiries please contact Helen Baker, 021 1818735, Owen Cox 027 2912529 or Jill Mcintosh 867 7373. Waihi Alanon Meeting: Support group for family and friends of alcoholics. Salvation Army Building (upstairs), 73-75 Seddon St. 11am Wednesdays. Helen 022 1597438.

Waihi Beach Focus Club: Meets first Wednesday of each month, starting time 10am, at Waihi Beach RSA. Subs $10 per annum. Find out what is going on, hear interesting guest speakers and meet other residents. Phone Mary, 0204300351.

Waihi Beach Rockers: Meet every Wednesday night at the Waihi Beach RSA. Warm up with line dancing at 6.45pm then lessons commence at 7pm. Meet new people and stay fit.

Waihi Beach RSA Bowling Club twilight social bowls:

A fun evening of bowling. Sausage sizzle, raffle and spot prizes. Starts November 17, names in by 5.30, 5.45pm start. $5. Wear flat soled shoes, jandals or bare feet. Bowls available.

Waihi Embroidery Group: Wednesdays 10am-2pm St James Church Centre. Gail 863 7862. Waihi Linedancing: Dancers meet every Wednesday in St John’s Anglican Church Hall, 134 Seddon Street (opposite Pumphouse) Waihi. Beginner class 9.30 advanced 10.30-12. Maria Scott 021 126 8417 or email phil. maria@kinect.co.nz or Jessie. ev@xtra.co.nz.

Waihi Tennis Club: Social tennis 9-11am. Ph Juliet Ruttersmith 027 340 7398.

Wednesday walking group:

Meet opposite the Waihi Gold Discovery Centre, every Wednesday at 9am. Contact Judith 863 8503.

Whangamata Association Croquet:

Tuesday and Wednesday, 9.15am for 9.30m start. Bond St. Contact Anne 02102463847.

Whangamata Community Services Trust Comfort Kai:

Warm meal from Whangamata Anglican Church for anyone with a need for kai, friendship and connection. Every Wednesday from 5-6.30pm at Cornerstone House, 101 Ocean Rd. Ph 865 7065. Whangamata¯ Kauma¯ tua Ro¯ pu¯ : Monthly Feb — Nov on fourth Wednesday. Whangamata¯ RSA 10am. Shared lunch. Contact: Jaci Harris Ph 865 7997 or 027 710 4550.

Whangamata Patch & Quilt:

Meet on the second and fourth Wednesdays, 9am to 2pm, from February till December, at Memorial Hall Port Rd. We are a group of ladies who enjoy sewing and creating, new members and visitors are very welcome. Wendy 027 472 4052.

THURSDAY 500:Every

Thursday. $2 entry — for a fun afternoon. Paeroa Outdoor Bowling Club. 1pm start until approx. 3pm. All welcome. For further details contact Johann at johann_nz@hotmail.com.

L&P Rockers Paeroa rock n roll club: Meet each Thursday 7.30pm at Paeroa Scout Hall. Dance instruction each club night. Contact 021 181 8310.

Paeroa Badminton: Every Thursday, 9am, Paeroa Memorial Hall. $3 per week.

Paeroa Badminton Club: Club nights Tuesdays at 7.30pm at Paeroa College gymnasium. $5 per night.

Ulysses Club Wahi Thames Valley: Would like to invite motorcyclists over 40 to join our weekly Thursday ride leaving from the bottle southern end of town in Paeroa at 9.30am sharp. Rides are about 300km with a morning tea stop and a lunch stop. There is also a Sunday ride the second Sunday of the month leaving from the same place. Wayne Larsen 021 028 28442. Thames Golf Club: Invites visitors to its Thursday meatpack open day on the first and occasional fifth Thursday of every month. Tee times 10-11am. Contact the club on 868 9062 or just roll up.

Waihi/waihi Beach Art Club:

Meets every Thursday at the Waihi Bowling Club from 9.30am till 12.30pm. and new members are most welcome. Come along and check us out . Whether you are just starting to try painting, or just enjoy painting and want to share knowledge and skills, you will be welcomed. We are a very friendly group. Trish Coates 0215229803. Waihi Beach RSA Snooker Club: Singles 12.15pm start played on a handicap system. Just turn up or contact Colin Smith 863 1199. Waihi Bizzy Bees Coffee Group: For preschoolers and caregivers every Thursday 10am, call Susanne 863 7657.

Waihi Contract Bridge Club:

Thursday afternoon at bridge club rooms, Union St, 12.30am for 12.45am start. No partner required. Ph 021 269 1587.

Waihi Spinners and Weavers:

Every Thursday 9.30am-1pm. Building at rear of Waihi Museum, Kenny St. Contact Cherry 863 7053.

Waihi Women’s Institute:

Second Thursday of the month at Oceania Education Centre, Moresby Ave, Waihi, at 1.30pm. Contact 07 8636164.