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 9.30am3.30pm. Clothes, books, toys, brica-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 6pm-7.30pm, 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. 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.

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.

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 two-hour 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. Acu-clinic, 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.

Hawke’s Bay Families of Deaf Children: Opportunities for deaf and hard-of-hearing children and their families. Inquiries: HBFDCInc@gmail. com 027 242 3323 or Facebook.

Get Smart Fast: Year 2-Year 11 tutoring in maths, English and science. Home school support. Living Waters Church. Bookings essential. Inquiries: Sharon, text 022 165 9702 or ring (06) 835 5328.

Kiwi Conservation Club (KCC): Monthly nature-based activities for primary and intermediate-aged children and their families. Inquiries: Sara napier@kcc.org.nz.

Napier Pickleball: Meeanee Sports Centre: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 1pm -3pm. Thu, Sat, 10am -12 noon. Mon, Thu, 4.30-6.30 pm $5, sports shoes essential. Inquiries: Sara 027 648 8811 or Helen 021 286 0085.

MONDAY

Napier Bridge Club: Take on a new challenge, have fun, and meet new people. Mondays 7-9pm, 96A Nuffield Ave, Marewa, Whitmore Park. Inquiries: Jane O’Brien 029 770 8885.

ABCS@NBC: Free music, dance and play session for preschoolers and their wha¯nau. 9.30am-11am Mondays (term time), Napier Baptist Church, 36 Riverbend Rd, Napier. Morning tea and toys to play with. Inquiries: Gail 027 495 5172.

Tait Drive Social Club Luncheon:

Morning tea, twocourse cooked lunch, $6, 11.45am, every Monday from 10.30am except public holidays, Greenmeadows East Community Hall, 83 Tait Drive Napier. Weekly raffles, bring and buy table, housie every 2nd week. No bookings required. Transport available for Aged Concern Members. Inquiries: Elsie (06) 843 4415.

Taradale Residents’ Association: Last Monday of each month 7-8pm, Hawke’s Bay Deaf Club meeting room, 22 Lee Rd, Taradale. Inquiries: 027 430 2702 or email: taradaleresidents@gmail.co Facebook tara dale residents.

HB Geeks Guild: Game night every Monday, 6.30pm, new and experienced board gamers. Come roll some dice, shuffle some cards and place some meeples, 51 Riverbend Rd, Napier. Inquiries: geeksguild.nz or Amy 022 197 1313.

Live Poetry Open Mic: Share or listen. First Monday of every month at Creative Arts Napier, 16 Byron St, at 6pm. Free event.

Pania Plodders: Fun runs for the not-so-young. Noncompetitive run and walk group, Mondays from 6pm. Inquiries: Mike 021 703392 (Napier) or Martin 021 0515388 (Hastings).

HB Genealogy: Third Monday of each month at 7.30pm. Also fourth Monday at 10am, Stoneycroft House, corner Omahu Rd and Expressway. Inquiries: Margaret (06) 876 5462.

Rotary Club of Ahuriri:

Monday night from 5.30pm7.30pm, Westshore Beach Inn, 85 Meeanee Quay. Why not check us out? For more information go to our website www.ahuriri-rotary.org.nz or phone Max Patmoy on (06) 836 5555 or 027 279 3760.

Rotary Club of Napier:

12.10pm for fellowship, 12.30pm for meeting/lunch, Hawke’s Bay Club, 53 Marine Parade. Inquiries: enquiries@rotarynapier.org or www.rotarynapier.org Cantare Choir: Four-part a cappella harmony singing fun. 5.30pm, Room A113, EIT. Inquiries: Joe (06) 874 7760. Hawke’s Bay Organ and Piano Club: Second Monday of each month, 1.30pm, Tamatea Community Church, 1 York Ave. Inquiries: Ron (06) 845 2530.

Childbirth Education:

Parents’ Centre six-week course, birth and beyond. Inquiries: (06) 835 3743 or hawkesbayantenatal@gmail. com.

Playcentre Sessions: Hawke’s Bay-wide. Inquiries: (06) 878 5908 or playcentre.org.nz. Napier Pipe Band: Practice 6.30-8.30pm. Learn to play drums or pipes. Nelson Park clubrooms. Inquiries: Alan, drums 022 341 9605 or Kerry, pipes 021 107 6428.

St Augustine’s Scout Group:

Keas, 5-7 years, Tuesday, 5.30-6.30pm; Cubs, 7-10 years, Wednesday, 6-7.30pm; Scouts, 10-14 years, Monday, 6.30-8.30pm. Latham St. Inquiries: Alison Knauf (06) 843 8882.

Scottish Country Dancing:

7.30-10pm, St Patrick’s School Hall, cnr Kennedy and Riverbend roads. Inquiries: Allan or Helen (06) 845 0438.

Napier Stamp Club: First Monday of month, 7.30pm, Coastguard Building, Westshore. Inquiries: John (06) 836 6196.

Multiple Sclerosis Hawke’s Bay: Meets every fortnight, 9.30am-2pm. St Thomas More Parish Church Hall, 92 Wycliffe St. Small cost involved. Inquiries: Robyn (06) 843 3000.

Deco Bay Brass: Rehearsals, 7.30pm, 109 Orchard Rd, Hastings. Inquiries: Raewyn Godwin 027 816 2503 or Todd Donaldson 027 270 4892, decobaybrass@gmail.com or decobaybrass.com

Drop-In Centre: For those who would like company, prayers for themselves or loved ones, or to relax over a cuppa and goodies. Tuesdays, 10am-noon, Enid Lemmon Lounge, All Saints’ Church, cnr Church and Puketapu rds, Taradale.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Mondays 7.30-8.30pm, Saint Patricks Church cnr Munroe and Daulton streets or Wednesdays 10.30-11.30am at Saint Paul’s Church Hall next to Municipal Theatre carpark Tennyson St, Napier.

Phoenix Ladies Group: Third Monday of month, 2pm, Heavey Hall, 92 Wycliffe St, Onekawa. Speakers, afternoon tea, raffles and entertainment. Inquiries: Jan (06) 843 5755 for information.