COMMUNITY NOTICES
TUESDAY
TS Ahuriri Navy Cadets Parade every Tuesday evening in school terms. We recruit all year round. Army Drill Hall, Coote Rd. Napier. Contact Lt Ric Stevens 02108872477 or ts.ahuriri@ cadetforces.org.nz.
Cheers Deco City Club: A social club for semi-retired and retired people. Wemeet in Napier on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 9.45am, enjoy some social time along with refreshments and have a guest speaker. Enquiries to Jan 8337397 orMaadi 8441848.
Hawke’s Bay Orchid Society: First Tuesday ofmonth, Rotary Lounge, Taradale Town Hall, 7.15pm. Info: Lesley Haren, 845 2919.
Mahjong: meets 9am at Omaranui Bowling Club, Lee Rd, Taradale. Friendly, experienced players happy to teach newcomers. Easy access and parking. Contact Joy, phone 06 844 2350 or Bev 06 845 3834.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & Fibromyalgia Support HB: Group supportmeetings on the third Tuesday of each month at 10am in the Community Co-Lab building, Lee Rd, Taradale car park behind the Taradale Town Hall. All welcome. No meeting ormorning tea charges but you will need to have parking coins for the adjacent parking area, only 60 cents an hour and the meeting is approx 2 hours. Come along and meet people who can help you to manage your illness. Contact Heather Coombe, email, call or text Heather at heather.mecfshb@gmail.com or 027 4576 850.
Pippins - Girl Guiding: 1st Tamatea Pippins (5&6 yo) meet every Tuesday during school terms at Mahoe Hall, crn Auckland Road and York Ave. Info: girlguidingnz. org.nz/registration/ Sounds of Hawke’s Bay Chorus: meet 7.15pm every Tuesday night, Clive School Hall, School Road. Try something new in 2022, come for a view to see if it’s you. Ph: Margot 0221392356 or Jan Ph: 0276730152
Friendly group of ladies get together. Meets fourth Tuesday in the evening for fellowship, speakers and outings. For further details ring Nicky on 8777475.
Napier Tech Band practice Tuesdays, 7pm-9pm, Napier Tech Band Rooms, Whitmore Park, Douglas McLean Ave. New brass andwoodwind players welcome, For more info contact Teresa Cuthbert 021 023 95310 tcuthbert@napiercentral.school.nz or Paul Hendy 027 669 0667 or visit https://www.napiertechband. org/ or https://www.facebook.com/ NTMBand/
Taradale RSA roast lunch meal for pensioners Every second Tuesday, 11.30am-1.30pm, $10 roast lunchmeal for pensioners and $4.50 pavlova. All welcome. For bookings or more information feel free to ring (06) 8444808.
Scottish Country Dancing: 7:15 pm-8.45pm, 1120N Willowpark Road, Hastings. March-Nov. Enquires 068787272 or 0211883118
Ladies Club of Ahuriri: Friendly group meets 9.30am at Westshore School Hall, Ferguson Ave, second Tuesday each month for speakers, morning tea and activities. Enquiries to Anna phone 835 8737 or just come along.
Brain Injury Association HB: Family support and education group. First Tuesday of month, 4-5pm, St Andrews Church, Market St, Hastings. Learn coping strategies and support. Info: 878-6875, or email liaison@braininjuryhb.co.nz
Napier Gospel Choir: 7-9pm, Napier Baptist Church Hall, 36 Riverbend Rd, Marewa. No auditions, no religious affiliations.
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Great songs, great company. $10, includes supper. Info: Ross 021 810 223.
Hawke’s Bay Photographic Society: We are a diverse group of photo enthusiasts who meet regularly and provide a platform for learning and sharing of knowledge. Club meetings are between Jan-Nov, last Tuesday of each month, visitors welcome, 5 Devonshire Place, Taradale. Register your interest via email : info@hbps.co.nz or visit us online for more about us www.hbps.co.nz.
Hawke’s Bay After Suicide Support Group: Offering support to those affected by suicide. Sessions run throughout the year. Each serieswill run for six Tuesdays from 5.30-7pm. Info and registration: Warren (027 286 4071) or Sandra (027 684 3033).
Heart to Heart Parent Infant Classes and Toddler Playgroup:
Promoting peaceful and respectful parenting. Classes and playgroup run termly on Tuesdays at Farndon Park Hall, Clive. Info: 870-0008 or hbhearttoheart@yahoo.co.nz
Otatara Combined Friendship Club (formerly Otatara Probus):
For retired and semi-retired men and women. We meet at Taradale RSA 9.30am, 2nd Tuesday each month. Speaker andmorning tea. Various activities held during the month. For more info contact Nola 027 376 4362.
Taradale Women’s Institute: Meets second Tuesday of the month, 1.45pm, Mission View Retirement Village, 190 Avondale Rd, Greenmeadows. New members welcome. Info: Elaine Williams ph (06) 845 2530.
Cribbage: Names in by 7.15pm. Play from 7.30-9.30pm. Taradale RSA, Gloucester St. Info: Jocelyn, 842-1298.
St Patrick’s Indoor Bowls Club: 7.30pm, Napier Indoor Bowls hall, Wakefield St, Onekawa. New members welcome. Free coaching. Info: Barry, 021-1268813, Dora 845-0749.
Napier Spirit of Lions Club: Are you community-minded? Ladies of all age groups welcome. Meetings third Tuesday at Taradale RSA, 6pm. Contact Val Forward 06 8440439.
Napier Weaving Club: 10am-3pm. 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.
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: Harvey 0210 820 3030.
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: Do you want help with video filming and editing? If so come along and join friendly people who can help. Second Tuesday of month 7-30, EIT, Room 111. Info Mark 06 8776491.
Napier Pottery Club: 9.30am for tuition, Whitmore Park, Nuffield Ave entrance. Info: email napierpotteryclub@icloud.com or visit www.facebook.com/ Napierpotteryclub
Yoga Mindful BodyMovement: 5.30 pm till 7pm at Saint Pauls Hall/ Asher Hall behind Municipal Theatre. Just bring amat and a blanket, info txt or call Celestina 021 077 1866.
Taradale School Indoor Bowls Club: 7pm. School hall, Church Rd. Info: Mike 027 4462 188.
Hawke’s Bay Embroidery Group: Group meetings, beginners welcome. Info: Alison, 844-4992.
Napier City Petanque Club: Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday, 1pm. Nelson Park off Jull St. Info Peter 0220904076.
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).
WEDNESDAY
Shake Rattle & Roll: Our popular, fabulous and fun weekly music and dance session for adults with intellectual disabilities. 10am11.30am, Wednesdays (term time) at Napier Baptist Church, 36 Riverbend Rd, Napier, $3 per person and caregivers free. Info. Gail 027 4955172.
Bowls Napier: Three grass greens situated at 35 Herrick Street Marewa. Come along and learn a new sport, or upskill in the game of lawn bowls, suitable for all ages. Flat soled shoes are required, bowls available, 4pm-6pm, Wednesday, for further information contact Lorraine (06) 843 7838 or Robyn 021 026 14532
Lions Napier Host: We meet on the first and thirdWednesday of the month, 5.30pm, The Drift Bar and Restaurant, Marine Parade, Napier. Meet new friends and help our community. Mixed club. Contact: secretary. napierhost@lionsclubs.org.nz
Hawke's Bay Bonsai Society:
Second Wednesday of the month, 7.30pm at Clive Church Hall, 10 Ferry Rd. Phone Noel, 022 173 6170.
Taradale Bridge Club: Bridge lessons 1pm - 3pm, for more information contact Ruth Spittle 027 249 4336 or Alison Hucker 844 8204
Chat and craft group: All Saints Church, Taradale, 9.30am-11.30am, mixture of crafts including embroidery, knitting, sewing and card making, followed by cuppa. Contact Elaine ph (06) 845 2530.
Girl Guiding: Taradale Guides (9-121⁄ yo) meet every Wednesday 2 during school terms at Mahoe Hall, crn Auckland Road and York Ave. Info: girlguidingnz.org.nz/ registration/
Social Entertainers: 7pm, first Wednesday of month. Taradale RSA. Info: 845-2530 or email elaineron@xtra.co.nz
Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffalos meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month, 7.30pm, at the Woodturners Hall, Francis Hicks St, Hastings. No fees. New and old members welcome. For mor informtaion phone Bub McBregor 022 403 2920 or Graeme Philips 0210 298 2544.
Hawke's Bay Travel Club Would you like to hear people talk about their overseas experiences? The HB Travel Clubmeets on the fourth Wednesday of each month in the Taradale Club at 12 noon for ameal followed by a speaker talking of their travels. For 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 memberswelcome. 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 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
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. Non-members: $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.
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-beer-hb. 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: president Stuart Wright (836-7046) or secretary Brian Hurley (835-3105)
Friendship Club of Taradale: A men’s club which meets the second Wednesday each month, 9.30am at the Taradale RSA, 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 tomeet new people and enjoy all things floral. Info: Lucy, 8442422.
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
NapierWeaving Club: From 7pm. Also Tuesdays, 10am-3pm. Club rooms, Latham St. Weaving, spinning, felting, knitting. Info: Glenis, 835-4104.
Napier Toy Library: Wednesday, 9am-5pm (Sat 9am-12.30pm), All Saints Church, Taradale. Info:www. facebook.com/napier library/ or 02102606426
Taradale Table Tennis Club:
Wednesdays, April-September, 7.30pm. Bowls Omarunui Club Rooms, Lee Rd, Taradale. Five tables. Info: Mark (0272745495) 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. Info: secretary. napierhost@lionsclubs.org.nz.
Hawke's Bay Amateur Winemakers & Brewers Club:
ThirdWednesday 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(ish) to Hawke’s Bay, meet others from around NZ and the world. We meet at different restaurants in the Napier area. Info on Facebook; Newcomers Lunch Group Hawke’s Bay or phone James 06 835 9611.
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.
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).
Shake Rattle & Roll: Amusic 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.