COMMUNITY LISTINGS

Regular events

Napier Arts Club: Have company while you paint, or get help if beginning. Monday to Thursday each week and Wednesday evening. Inquiries: Joan 027 604 4616 or Angela 022 396 5752.

Chronic fatigue/chronic conditions support: ME/CFS Support Hawke’s Bay supports people living with energy limiting and chronic pain conditions including ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, autoimmune, long COVID and similar. Support group meetings, services and resources inquiries: Community support coordinator 021 024 765 95 or email sandra@mecfsh.onmicrosoft.com.

Bluff Hill Bowling Club: Bowls suits people of all ages and levels of fitness. We welcome you to join us at any of our open days- Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 1pm, and Thursday Twilight from 5.15pm. Bowls are provided, and no cost for your first month. Call Secretary Jay on 027 774 2509 for further information.

Knox Op Shop: Wilson Hall, Ahuriri. Tuesdays and Thursdays 9.30am-3.30pm. Clothes, books, toys, bric-a-brac, kitchenware, tools, linen. To donate: Peter 0274 475300.

Scouts: Boys and girls aged 5 to 18: Greendale Tamatea Scout Group, York Ave, Tamatea: greendaletamatea@group.scouts. nz, St Augustine’s Scout Group, Latham St, Marewa: staugustinesnapier@group.scouts.nz, Westshore Sea Scouts, Meanee Quay, Westshore: westshore@group.scouts.nz.

E-Bike Social Riders: 9.30am starts on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Different rides to suit a range of e-bike riders. Inquiries: Facebook or Charlie Davey 027 289 8717.

Hawke’s Bay VW Owners Club: Regular meets for VW owners around the Bay. Inquiries: www. hawkesbayvwclub.co.nz or Facebook.

Napier Central Tae Kwon Do: Tuesday and Thursday 6pm7.30pm, St Augustine’s Scout Hall, Marewa. Inquiries: Mark Wibberley 027 278 4415.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hawke’s Bay: Mentors needed - aged between 18-70 years old. One hour a week providing support to a young person who needs a friend. Inquiries: 022 175 2296 or email: hawkesbay@bbbs.nz.

Napier City Petanque Club: Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday from 1pm, plus twilight play on Thursday, 5pm during daylight saving, Nelson Park off Jull St/ Kennedy Rd. Inquiries: Mike - 0275 317 808 or email: napierpetanque@gmail.com.

Nelson Park Tennis Club: Morris St, off Latham St, Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. Inquiries: Dave 027 602 7202 and Grant 027 659 0671.

Bowls maranui: Lee Rd, Taradale (opposite Z). Wednesday and Saturday 1pm. Bowls and coaching available. Enquiries: Merle (06) 844 5568 or Ngaire (06) 844 4680.

Taradale U3A: Study and social groups for older citizens. Inquiries: www.taradaleu3a.org.nz or phone Peter on 0274 795 403 or email president@taradaleu3a.org.nz.

Curtain Bank Red Cross Hawke’s Bay: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9.30am-noon, 33 Dunlop St, Onekawa. Upcycling donated curtains to families in need. Requests on a referral basis via Child Healthy Homes, Te Taiwhenua O Heretaunga, Social Services-Family Start and Napier Family Centre. Enquiries: Curtainbankhb@redcross.org.nz.

Drop-off for donating curtains: Napier Red Cross Service Centre (35 Cadbury Rd, Onekawa), Hastings Red Cross Service Centre (823 Heretaunga Street W. Hastings) Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm and at The Curtain Bank.

Menzshed Napier: For senior men to meet, work on a project, or chat over tea or coffee. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9am1pm. Inquiries: Mike (06) 843 6977 or Paddy (06) 834 1009.

Napier Senior Citizens: 85 Munroe St, Monday and Thursday, 500; Tuesday, Rummikub, Mahjong and bowls; Wednesday; Five Crowns and Quiddler; Friday, members only house. Inquiries: (06) 835 7046.

Bowls Taradale: Behind the Taradale Club in Wharerangi Rd, Greenmeadows. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturday afternoons (weather permitting) from 1pm. No experience needed. Bowls and coaching provided. Inquiries: Malcolm 027 249 2513 or Alan (06) 845 1435.

Citizens Advice Bureau Napier: Free confidential information and advice on any subject. Napier Citizens Advice Bureau, ground floor of Bower House, next to The Warehouse carpark, 9am to 4pm weekdays, 9.30-10.30am on Saturdays. Inquiries: (06) 835 9664, free on 0800 367 222 or email on napier@cab.org.nz. No appointment necessary.

Volunteering Hawke’s Bay: For all volunteering requirements. The Hive, 200 Market St North, Hastings. Inquiries: www.

volunteeringhb.org.nz or 022 503 9271.

Peoples Advocacy Society: Free to anyone seeking advice and assistance in dealing with Winz, IRD and general welfare. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9.30am-1.30pm, Napier Office in the Citizens Advice Bureau, 18 Bower St, Napier South. Inquiries: Phone 06 834 0206 or email: info@pashb.nz

BikeNZ Intro to Road & Everyday Cycling: Free cycle skills training for adults. Bookings essential. Inquiries: Vicki Butterworth, BikeNZ, (06) 845 9336 x 722 or email vicki. butterworth@bikenz.org.nz for more information.

Age Concern: 98 Taradale Rd, Monday-Friday, 8am-3pm. Fun, social activities for seniors: luncheons, morning teas, Sit’n Be Fit, tai chi, shopping trips and outings. Inquiries: (06) 842-1346.

Space sessions: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday. Discussions on child development and relevant parenting topics, music and movement, play and socialising. Inquiries: Nic (06) 876-8448 or nicburkin@gmail.com

Meeanee Playgroup: Preschoolers learn through play. $2 per family. Inquiries: 844-4297. Playcentre Sessions. Inquiries: Pip, 878-5908, or playcentre.org.nz.

Faraday Centre: Technology Museum, Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat 9am-3pm.

Legacy Family Tree: Tuition and help available through meetings, phone and email. Inquiries: Diane (06) 877 3141.

Meeanee Badminton Club:

Seniors: Monday: 7.30-9.30pm; Wednesday: 9-11.30am; Thursday: 7.30-10pm; Juniors: Thursday: 5.30-7pm. Inquiries: Vaughan or Kate (06) 870 7307.

Napier City Petanque Club: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, 1pm. Nelson Park (off Kennedy Rd). Inquiries: Peter 022 090 4076.

SeniorNet Napier: For older adults (50+) to enter the world of computers and smartphones in a relaxed and enjoyable way among a similar age group. Weekly twohour classes. Inquiries: (06) 844 2601 or http://publish.lycos.com/ napier-seniornet .

Epilepsy Hawke’s Bay: Free confidential information, support and advocacy. Napier Community Hub, 62 Raffles St. Inquiries: epilepsy.org.nz or (06) 835 5537.

3-1-2: Exercise method for people with chronic heart condition. Acuclinic, 33 Coventry Ave, Tamatea. Gold coin donation. Inquiries: (06) 844 4858 or 021 188 0579.

Hawke’s Bay Embroidery Groups: Inquiries: Alison (06) 844 4992.

Brain Injury Association HB: Liaison service, advocacy, education, support and lifestyle programmes for people with brain injuries, their wha¯nau and carers. Inquiries: (06) 878 6875, emergency contact 027 536 6345, email liaison@braininjuryhb.co.nz or visit braininjuryhb.co.nz.

Gamblers Anonymous: Is your gambling becoming a problem? Inquiries: phone or text 021 432 572.

Epilepsy Hawke’s Bay: Information and support available for those living with epilepsy, their families and communities. Inquiries: Jenny (06) 835 5537 or 027 308 8971.