COMMUNITY NOTICES
TUESDAY
Napier Weaving Club: 10am3pm. Also Wednesday evenings, 7pm. Club rooms, Latham St. Weaving, spinning, felting, knitting. Info: Glenis, 835-4104.
Drop-in Centre: 10am-noon, Mondays and Tuesdays. All Saints Anglican Church, Church Rd, Taradale.
Social Entertainers: 7pm, fourth Tuesday of month. Taradale RSA. Info: 845-2530 or email elaineron@xtra.co.nz
Napier Tech Memorial Band: 7-9pm, band rooms,Whitmore Park, Marewa. Experienced and beginner brass, woodwind, percussion and string players welcome. Info: Paul, 027 669 0667, or napiertechband.org Rock’n’Roll Club: Napier RSA. Every Tuesday, 7-9pm. Free tuition. Info: Glenda, 021 039 8423. Taradale Community Play Group: 9.15-11.30am, All Saints Church Hall, cnr Church and Puketapu Rds. Info: Vicki, 845-4499.
Hawke’s Bay Video Enthusiasts Club: Second Tuesday of month, 7.30pm, EIT, Room 111. Info: Mark, 877-6481.
Napier Pottery Club: 9.30am for tuition, Whitmore Park, Nuffield Ave entrance. Info: email napierpotteryclub@icloud.com or visit www.facebook.com/ Napierpotteryclub Greenmeadows Machine Knitting Club: meets in the Greenmeadows East Community Hall, Tait Drive on the second Tuesday of the month except Dec/Jan. Info - Eileen 8358466.
Taradale School Indoor Bowls Club: 7.30pm. School hall, Church Rd. New members welcome. Info: Jocelyn, 844-7294.
Hawke’s Bay Embroidery Group: Group meetings, beginners welcome. Info: Alison, 844-4992. Japanese Made Easy: Free lessons for beginners and beyond, hosted by Hawke’s Bay Japan Society. 7-9pm, EIT, Room M102. Learn or practise your Japanese language skills. Japanese nationals can learn English. Info: Chieko, 844-1665.
Gold Card Lunch & Dance: Second Tuesday of the month, lunch from noon, music 12.30-2.30pm, Taradale Club, Wharerangi Rd, Greenmeadows. Members and affiliated members and guests welcome. Info: 844-3088.
Napier City Petanque Club: Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday, 1pm. Nelson Park off Jull Rd. Info Peter 0220904076.
Live Poetry Open Mic: first Tuesday of every month, 6-7.30pm, CAN, 16 Byron St. Info: 021 027 98395.
E Bike Social Riders Hawke’s Bay: 10am, Pettigrew-Green Arena. Join like-minded E bike riders for rides revolving around coffee stops at a pace and distance to suit the group. Info: Facebook, Peter Shea (021 217 3456) or Charlie Davey (027 289 8717). Freemasons Scinde Lodge No 5: meets third Tuesday of each month, 7.30pm, 206 Kennedy Rd. Free two-course dinner at 6pm. For Freemasons and those interested in joining. Info: Gary, 021 899 151 or gseverinsen@xtra.co.nz
Grey Power Napier and Districts: Meets third Tuesday of each month, 1.30pm, St Columbus Church, 176 Gloucester St, Taradale. Info: Maxine (835-6495) or Bruce (844-5635). Hawke’s Bay Travel Club Would you like to hear people talk about their overseas experiences? The HB Travel Club meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month in the Taradale Club at 12 noon for a meal followed by a speaker talking of their travels. Fopr more information ring Don Alexander on 8448322.
Greenmeadows Rotary Club meet every Wednesday 5.30 for 6pm dinner meeting, Taradale Town Hall, enquiries to secretary Ken Hunt phone 844 7772 or email ken_hunt@xtra.co.nz
Tamatea Women's Institute: second Wednesday of the month, 7.30pm, Tamatea Community Church, 1 York Avenue, Tamatea. New members welcome. Info: Inez 8449071 and Liz 8446052.
Bay City ToastmastersMeeting at Senior Citizens Fellowship Rooms, Symons Lane, Taradale, 1st & 3rd Wednesdays each month, 5.30pm to 7pm. Toastmasters provides you with the skills and confidence to speak in front of an audience. We offer a supportive environment with positive encouragement on ways to improve your speaking and presentation skills. Contact Christine 8430561/8436680, Steve 8787350 or email baycitytoastmasters.org.nz Napier Kiwanis Club: Meets the second Wednesday of each month at the Napier RSA for dinner at 6.30pm. Info: Clinton Green, 843-8661.
Napier Friendship Singers: Ladies choir. We hold music to sing. New members required. Meet 1pm every Wednesday at kensington Village hall, Knightsbridge. See you there. Contact Jenny phone 8344 025. Napier Arts Club: Companionship while you paint. For beginner and experienced artists. Club rooms available year-round. Frequent workshops and a library available for members’ use in every medium. 122 Vigor Brown St. Info: Doreen, 844-3606 or Glennis phone 8366339.
Bay Autism Support Group: For information contact Sharron on 0211648406 or email bayautismsupport@xtra.co.nz Run Walk, Napier every Wednesday, 6pm. Winter meet at Hawke’s Bay Lawn Tennis Club, Higgins St, Marewa and summer (daylight savings)meet at Napier City Rovers Clubrooms, Park Island. A friendly, non competitive club catering for all. Opportunity to socialise after with a drink. For more information email gandphulbert@gmail.com or info@runwalkhb.org.nz
Hawke’s Bay Comedy Open Mic Night first Wednesday of every month, 8pm, Paisley Stage, 17 Carlyle St, info on Facebook: me/ hawkesbaycomedy. Providing budding comedians with a safe place to strut their stuff. Come and give standup comedy a go or enjoy being entertained.
Spiritual Development: Discussion group, noon-1pm. Info: Jo, 021 261 1457.
Parkinson’s Hawke’s Bay Exercise Classes: 10.30-11.30am, St Mary’s Parish Centre, Osier Rd. Essential exercise for those living with Parkinson’s. Qualified instructor. Members: $2 per class. Nonmembers: $5 per class. Info: 844-9135.
Friends of Napier Library: Are you concerned about the future of your library? Join us to ensure a great library, all library members welcome. We meet 5.15pm, 3rd Wednesday each month. Info: Susan 835 4363.
Napier Spinning Club: Second and fourth Wednesday each month. Spinning and associated wool craft welcome. 9.30am -noon. Info: Beryl, 843-7682.
Circle Dancing: St Francis Church, Beach Rd, Haumoana, first Wednesday of month, 7.30-9pm. Gold coin entry. Info: 835-2122.
HB Amateur Winemakers and Brewers Club: Information, free wine and beer tastings, third Wednesday of month, Deaf Clubrooms, Lee Rd, Taradale. Info: 876-0312 or visit wine-and-beerhb.org.nz
Probus Club of Ahuriri: Fourth Wednesday of the month. Fellowship and friendship for retired professional and businessmen. Westshore School Hall, 9.45am for morning tea. Info: David (845-4888) or Arthur (843-2378).
Friendship Club of Taradale: men’s club which meets the second Wednesday each month, 9.30am at the Taradale Club, for friendship, fun and fellowship. Info: Eric, 844-2712
Tamatea Floral Art Group: First Wednesday of the month, 7.30pm, Tamatea Community Church, York Ave. No experience necessary, just enthusiasm to meet new people and enjoy all things floral. Info: Sue, 844-4122.
City of Napier Army Cadets: Parade night every Wednesday, except during school holidays. Recruiting nights January, February and second and third terms. Headquarters: Coote Rd, ex Army Drill Hall. Info: Lt Harley Benton, 027 367 7007 or harley.benton@cadetforces.org.nz Napier Weaving Club: From 7pm. Also Tuesdays, 10am-3pm. Club rooms, Latham St. Weaving, spinning, felting, knitting. Info: Glenis, 835-4104.
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Napier Toy Library & Bouncy Castle: Wednesdays, 9am-5pm (Saturdays, 9am12.30pm), Westshore School, Alfred St. Info: napiertoylibrary1@gmail.com or 021 026 06426.
Read 'n Chat: first Wednesday of every month, 10.30-11.30am, Napier Library. Taradale Table Tennis Club: Wednesdays, April-September, 7.30pm. Bowls Omarunui Club Rooms, Lee Rd, Taradale. Five tables. Info: Mark (845-2206) or Eric (844-2712). Hawke's Bay Modellers Club: first Wednesday of the month. Beginners welcome. Info: Alex Smith, 0224005534 or lighteningg3@gmail.com Napier Host Lions: First and third Wednesday of the month, 5.30pm, Napier RSA. Meet new friends and help your community. Mixed club. Info: secretary.napierhost@lionsclubs.org.nz. Hawke's Bay Amateur Winemakers & Brewers Club: Third Wednesday of the month, 7.30pm, 22 Lee Rd, Taradale. Learn how to make wine, beer and liqueurs. Info: Brian, 876-0313 or wine-and-beer-hb.org.nz Newcomers Lunch Group: New to Hawke’s Bay? Meet others from various nationalities at our popular lunches and events. Info: James phone 06 8359611 or Lynda 929-0033.
Bay View Bowling Club: 1pm, Onehunga Rd, Bay View. Free coaching. Info: Garry or Lynne Ravenwood, 843-1054.
Gamblers Anonymous: Is your gambling becoming a problem? 7pm, Greenmeadows Community Hall, Tait Drive. Info: 021 432 572.
Bay Harmony Inc Mixed barbershop chorus Balmoral Retirement Village Hall, Balmoral Street, Taradale 7-9 pm. Info: Roy 843-7280 or Tony 844-2269
Hip Hop For Under-5s: Free lessons. 10:30-11am, Napier Family Centre. Info: 843-7280.
Sands Hawke's Bay: Pregnancy, baby and infant loss support. Meets first Wednesday of the month, 7.30-9.30pm, Deco City Motor Lodge, Conference Room, 308 Kennedy Rd. Info: Kerry Debenham (markandkerry.debenham@gmail.com) or Deborah Biggs (djbiggs@xtra.co.nz). Taradale Lions Club: Dinner meeting, second Wednesday of the month, 6pm, Taradale Club. Supper meeting, fourth Wednesday of the month, 6.45pm, Taradale Club. Info: Carla, 845-1323 or taradale@lionsclubs.org.nz
Shake Rattle & Roll: A music and dance group for adults with intellectual disabilities to socialise and have fun. Each Wednesday, 10-11.15am. Napier Baptist Church, 36 Riverbend Rd, Maraenui. $3, includes morning tea (caregivers free). Info: Gail, 027 495 5172.
Essential Oils Workshop: Every Wednesday, 7pm. Free. Info: Lisa at Oily Vibes, 022 617 4705 or oilyvibesnz@gmail.com
Hawke's Bay Aquarium Society: For those interested in fish-keeping of all types. Meets third Wednesday of each month at the National Aquarium. Info: secretary@hbas.org.nz or hbas.org.nz Meeanee Wednesday Badminton Club: 9-11.30am every Wednesday. Meeanee Indoor Sports Centre, Gavin Black St. New members welcome.
THURSDAY
Chair Yoga: 9.15am, Onekawa. Accessible yoga class for seniors, challenging workout for anyone. Cost $8. Phone Olivia, 022 619 4874.
Taradale R.S.A. Social Club Housie every Thursday @ 1pm .Info phone Anne 8453012 Napier Table Tennis Club 7pm-10pm, St Pats School Hall, Riverbend Road. For more information contact Norm Powis 8433489 and Kevin Bird 8436223.
BASE (an after school fun programme for intermediate aged students): every Thursday (term time), Pirimai Baptist Church hall, 4pm - 6pm. For more information email: Kaz@pbc.org.nz, phone 06 843 5167.
St David's Indoor Bowling Club: 7pm @ H.B. Indoor Bowls Assn Hall Wakefield St Onekawa , enjoy a social evening out, coaching available, supper, raffles. For more information phone Lyn 985 0247 or Edith 843 5255.
Kids Dance Fit: 3.30 - 4.15 at Army Hall, Centenial Gardens Coote Rd $5 for children 6-10. Dancing for fitness and for fun. Napier Girls' High School Old Girls Association: Meets third Thursday of each month. All ex-Napier Girls’ High School students welcome. Info: 844-5900.
Napier Al-Anon Family Group: Every Thursday, 7pm. To help families of alcoholics. Trinity Methodist Church, Clive Square East. Info: 845-4720.
Taradale Rotary Club: 5.30-7.30pm in the Rotary Lounge, Taradale Town Hall, for meeting and meal. Info: www.taradalerotary.co.nz
Scrabble: Every Thursday, 1.30-3.30pm. Info: 844-8872.
Hawke's Bay Parents Centre Childbirth Education courses: Havelock North and Napier. Learn about the practical elements of pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and caring for your newborn. Info: 835-3743 or hawkesbayantenatal@gmail.com. Visit parentscentre.org.nz/hawkes-bay. Scouts: Greendale/Tamatea Scout Group, boys and girls aged 5.5-18.5. Info: Gavin Menzies, 845-1621, or scouts.org.nz
Zonta Club of Hawke's Bay: Women’s group focusing on advancing the status of women and girls through service and advocacy. Meets fourth Thursday of month, 5.30pm, at Golflands, Mangateretere. Info: hawkesbay@zonta.org.nz or 021 255 5181. Napier Garden Club: Meets first Thursday of every month, 7.30pm, in the Tamatea Community Church at the Tamatea end of York Ave. Casuals are $3 per night. Info: Gaynor Comley, 843-4108.
Napier Air Training Corps: Every Thursday, Army Hall, Coote Rd. Taking new entrants aged 13-16 during the first school term. Info: 834-1389 and leave a message or facebook.com/13Squadron
Hawke's Bay Community Law Centre Free Legal Clinic: Every Thursday, 9am2.30pm, Community Link Office, Vautier Lane. For appointment: 878-4868. Hawke's Bay Community Choir: Sing for joy in a non-auditioned choir with professional song leader. World music, popular songs, rounds. No music reading. Every Thursday during term time. 7-8.30pm, Clive Community Hall. $5 per week. Info: Cathy Kingston phone 844 8099. Email sing4joy.nz@gmail.com or just come to sing.
International Dancing. 10am-noon, Community Hall, Clive. Info: Glenys, 021 1883 118.
Kidz Need Dadz: Weekly support meeting, 7.30-9pm, Bay Baptist Church hall, 79 Gloucester St. All welcome, gold coin donation at door. Info: Shayne Jeffares, hawkesbay@kidzneeddadz.org.nz or 022 812 6144.
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Essential Oils Workshop: Every Thursday, 7pm, Onehunga Rd, Bay View. Free. Info: Lisa, 022 617 4705.