Rotorua Weekender

CLUB LISTINGS

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Monday

Rotorua Historic Society: Fourth Monday of every month, 7pm, Rotorua Arts Village. Anyone welcome. Contact Chris Taylor (07) 348 9362.

Kiwi Coffin Club Charitable Trust: 10am to 12 noon at 5 Ti St. Other days by arrangemen­ts - telephone for appointmen­t. Come and help the team of profession­al volunteers in making, painting and lining your own coffin/casket, or help others in making theirs. Plan your own end of journey. We also wrap and store. ‘See' us on Facebook and the website. Call (027) 549 4260 or email kiwicoffin­clubct@gmail.com. Rotorua Bridge Club: 1.30pm at the Rotorua Bridge Club, Neil Hunt Park. Sessions of play, everybody welcome. Contact (07) 345 5114. Zennin Martial Arts - Goju-ryu: Learn to protect yourself, your family, and get fit in a safe environmen­t. 6.45pm to 8pm, Monday and Wednesday. Runs for school terms. Aorangi Primary School, Gem St. First two lessons free. Call Andy on (021) 227 6644.

Tuesday

Hinemoa Badminton Club: Meets every Tuesday 9.30am to 12pm, at Rotorua Badminton Hall, Tarewa Pl. Contact Dot (022) 528 5803. Quota Internatio­nal of Rotorua: Meet for dinner second Tuesday of the month, 6.30pm, Princes Gate. Contact Betty (07) 348 8817. Ngongotahā Lions Club: Every fourth Tuesday is the club's social meeting and every second Tuesday is the club's business meeting at Ngongotaha Community Hall, School Rd, 6.45pm for dinner. Contact secretary (07) 347 7191.

Rotary Club of Rotorua Sunrise: Meets on Tuesday at 6.45am for a breakfast meeting at the Princes Gate Hotel on Hinemaru St, go to http://rotaryroto­ruasunrise.co.nz or www.facebook.com/ Rotaryroto­ruasunrise.

St Andrews Indoor Bowls: Club night 7pm, Tuesday contact June Mchale (07) 349 3113.

Taniwha Hunters Toastmaste­rs Rotorua: Studio 2, Rotorua Arts Village, every second and fourth Tuesday of the month, 12.15pm to 1.15pm. Contact number (027) 503 4001.

Eastern Suburbs Playgroup: We welcome any new families to come and visit us without obligation (first visit is free). We have spaces available in our Tuesday and Thursday playgroup sessions from 8.45am to 11.30am. For further informatio­n contact our centre manager at Eastern Suburbs PreSchool, on (07) 345 5988 or www. easternsub­urbspresch­ool.co.nz or find us on Facebook.

Rotorua Toastmaste­rs: Meet fortnightl­y at the Rotorua Race Course from 6pm to 7pm. Email rotorua@toastmaste­rs.org.nz or ring Pauline on (027) 486 8699. Flag 500 Club: Come and join our Flag 500 club card group at the Arawa Bowling Club, Lytton St on Tuesdays 1pm to 4pm. for further details please phone Nancy (07) 345 4532 or Valerie (07) 349 2898. Housie: Rotorua Citizens Club meet every Tuesday, 2pm to 4pm, 1146 Rangiuru St, Rotorua. Contact Neil Mccready (07) 348 3066. Rotorua Property Investors Associatio­n: Meets second Tuesday of the month, 6.15pm, NZ Home Loans, 1109 Fenton St. Contact president Debbie Van Den Broek (021) 131 6119 or email rpia@gmail.com.

Group Fitness Classes: Whatever your fitness level come and kickstart your day for energy, $5, 6.15am every Tuesday, Waikite Gym, Bellevue Rd, Koutu, suitable for 13 years and over, contact Josh (021) 049 2631.

Rotorua Central Scout Group: Kea Section: school Years 1 to 3, 5.15pm to 6.15pm. Contact Sarah (027) 761 4215. Scout Section: school Years 7 to 10, 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Contact John (027) 247 7049. Welcome boys and girls to meet at the scout den at the Lakefront offering a range of challengin­g indoor/outdoor activities. Movers and Shakers: Singing for therapy group. Gold coin entry. Beneficial to anyone with a neurologic­al condition, especially Parkinson's or stroke. 10am at Linton Park Community Centre. Contact Fiona Leighton, Parkinson's community educator (07) 343 7986 or Vivienne Mcdonald stroke advisor (07) 349 6022 for dates.

Springfiel­d Golf Club: Nine Hole Ladies and Men. All players welcome. Tuesday Club day, 9am tee off, if interested. Call Christine (027) 347 8180 or David (027) 443 0863.

Rotorua Creative Fibre: Rotorua Creative Fibre welcomes all who work with fibre and those interested to learn. We meet every Tuesday evening 6.30pm to 9pm and every Thursday morning 9.30am to 1pm at the Vintage Car Club rooms, Neil Hunt Park, Lynmore. Contact Claire (07) 345 8331 or creativefi­bre. rotorua@gmail.com.

Walking with Joy: Exercise, companions­hip, lifelong friends, fresh air and monthly bus trips. Every Tuesday. Enquiries to Elaine

(07) 349 4228 or text Barbara (027) 662 3478.

Ten Pin Bowling: Over 55. 10.15am during term time. Motion Entertainm­ent. All levels catered for. Coaching available. Contact Chris (07) 345 6754.

Rotorua District Cadet Unit:

Parade for the RDCU is 6.15pm to 9pm at the Cadet Hall, 23 Geddes Rd. Ages 13 plus. For more informatio­n contact Major Breen on (027) 291 0102 or people are welcome to come along and have a look.

Mahjong: From 1pm to 4pm on Tuesdays and Fridays, phone (07) 347 6527.

Rotorua Amateur Radio Club: Warmly welcomes all interested in any aspect of radio, from just listening, DX, to radio tracking, morse code, digital/satellite communicat­ions, constructi­on/ projects, field days, competitio­ns, fieldtrips and more. Club meets first and third Tuesday each month. Rotorua Lakefront Water Sports Centre. Contact Murray (022) 421 1759.

Samurai Arts - Ju Jutsu (Self Defence) and Ken Jutsu (Samurai swordsmans­hip): Learn to protect yourself and your family, and get fit in a safe environmen­t. 5.30pm to 7.30pm. Top floor, Advocate Print Building, 248 Fenton St. First lesson free. Call Paul on (027) 829 9751.

B&B Associatio­n Rotorua: Meet on second Tuesday of the month at 12.30pm. Social lunch gathering at a member's property. Networking opportunit­y for hosts accommodat­ing guests in their homes. Meet experience­d B&B members, get expert advise on how to run a successful B&B operation. For more informatio­n contact Vivien Cooper, B&B@THE Redwoods, (027) 270 3594 or go to www.rotoruabed­andbreakfa­st.co. nz.

Cancer Society Support Group: On the first Tuesday of the month at Cancer Society's Rotorua office, 1235 Ranolf St, at 10.30am. Call (07) 349 4556 for more informatio­n. Square Dancing Club: New learner class at Parksyde Community Centre, starting February 14 at 10.30am. All welcome. Cost, $4. Ph (07) 345 6827. Aglow @ Rotorua: Every second Tuesday of the month. 9.45am A.O. G Churuch, Biak St. Cuppa and biscuit, please bring a plate of food for shared lunch,

Wednesday

Canasta Club: Meeting 1.30pm at Parksyde Community Centre. Beginners welcome. For more informatio­n phone (07) 348 0697 or 022 135 8720.

Rotorua Camera Club: Meets first Wednesday of every month at the Ngongotahā Leagues Clubrooms, Neil Hunt Park, Tarawera Rd at 7pm. Those interested can come along at 6.30pm for a cuppa and a photograph­y related video.go to www.rotoruacam­era.co.nz for more informatio­n or phone/text Julie on (027) 727 4914.

Rotorua Sulphur City Lions Club: Meets every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. 6.45pm. A mix of business meetings and fun/social outings. For informatio­n call Janet Kingsland (07) 345 5629 or (021) 255 4848.

Rotorua Symphonic Band: Music for brass, woodwind and percussion. Practices on Wednesdays, 6.30pm to 8.30pm at the Brass Band rooms next to Pak 'n' Save. Contact Sue on (021) 173 5053 or Adrienne on (027) 222 1305. Rotorua Embroidere­rs: 9.30am to 3pm and 7pm to 9pm. Parksyde, Tawera Pl. For more informatio­n contact Laurie Breadmore, (021) 124 42353 or (07) 345 6004.

Ukulele classes: Classes are limited to 15 people, cost $100 per term and run weekly on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Contact the Arts Village (07) 348 9008 or email office@artsvillag­e.org.nz.

Housie: Rotorua Senior Citizens Club meet Balmerino Lounge, Rotorua Race Course, Wednesday 1pm to 4pm. $10 joining fee, $2 per day, everyone welcome. Contact Lyn (022) 140 4790.

Rotary Club of Rotorua North: Meeting 5.30pm, Wednesday, weekly at The Rotorua Club in the main grandstand of the Arawa Park Race Course, Fenton St. Email: rotoruanor­throtary@gmail.com Old/vintage Bottle and Collectabl­e Club of Rotorua: Meet second Wednesday of each month at the St. Barnabas meeting room School Rd, Ngongotaha at 7.30pm. All visitors and new members are very welcome, contact Kate Price (07) 3572499 or John (07) 348 4563.

Croquet Rotorua Club: Meet Wednesday and Saturday at 9.15am. New players welcome. Free tuition and equipment supplied. Challenge your mind while exercising your body. Contact (021) 039 7022. The first three sessions are free.

Bellyvegas: Community belly dance group meet every Wednesday from 5.30pm to 6.30pm at Miss Rotorua Foundation Community Centre, 1181 Pukuatua St. Cost $10 per class. Contact Mandy at bellyvegas­dance@gmail.com or text (027) 459 3893.

Badminton: Suitable for all levels and skills for ages 8 to 80, juniors 5.30pm to 7pm, seniors 7pm to 9pm every Wednesday, wear nonmarking shoes, juniors $5, high school students $7, seniors $10, Badminton Club Hall, 28 Tarewa Pl, contact Tony (027) 686 7196. Owhata Indoor Bowls Club: Meets every Wednesday, 7pm to 9.30pm, at the Owhata Primary School Hall, Brent Rd from February 13 to September 11. All equipment is provided and free coaching available. Call Delwyn (07) 345 6609 for more informatio­n. Kiwi Coffin Club Charitable Trust: 8am to 1pm at 5 Ti St. Other days by arrangemen­ts - telephone for appointmen­t. Come and help the team of profession­al volunteers in making, painting and lining your own coffin/casket, or help others in making theirs. Plan your own end of journey. We also wrap and store. ‘See' us on Facebook and the website. Call (027) 549 4260 or email kiwicoffin­clubct@gmail.com. Air Training Cadets: Future pilots wanted. From 6.15pm, 23 Geddes Rd. Ages 13 years plus. Come along and have a look.

Ngongotahā Garden Circle: Meets fourth Wednesday of every month in Ngongotahā Hall. 1pm. Programme varied. Contact Jane Moore (027) 473 5708 or Christine Johns (027) 271 2883.

Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship Internatio­nal: Meets third Wednesday of every month at the Ngongotaha Community Hall, 5 School Rd, Ngongotaha at 7pm. Men and women welcome. For more details phone or text Martin (027) 271 5878. Aphasianz Rotorua Korero Club (for people with aphasia): Fortnightl­y group meeting for

people with aphasia to build communicat­ion, confidence and connect with others. First 2019 meeting is Wednesday February 20, 10.30am, Stroke Foundation offices, 17 Marguerita St. For more informatio­n contact Mel Dakin (Community Aphasia Advisor) (027) 475 6396 or email centralnor­th@aphasia.org.nz. Rotorua Bird Club: Meeting every third Wednesday of each month. 7pm. Call (027) 240 3929 or (07) 348 9546 for details.

Lynmore Tennis Club: Play Wednesdays from 5.30pm to 7pm on the corner of Selwyn and Lewis Rd, all year around. New members welcome, all levels catered for, coaching available. Call Tony 027 3323 842.

The Coffin Club Rotorua: The emergence of the original Coffin Club at 2 Old Quarry Rd. Every Wednesday from 9am to 1pm. With profession­ally made coffins personalis­e your coffin, find your ‘arty self', have fun and socialise. Completed coffins from $450. Contact Katie (07) 346 3148 or (021) 132 8073.

Revive Holistic Fitness Yoga-ish Session: 7.30pm. Lynmore Scout Hall. Call Jenny (027) 631 5011. Rotorua Central Scout Group — Cubs: 6pm to 7.30pm. School years 4 to 6. Rotorua Central Scout Group Hall, Pererika St. We offer indoor/ outdoor activities, many different challenges (boys and girls). Contact rotoruacen­tral@group.scouts.nz for informatio­n.

Vintage Car Club N.Z. Rotorua branch: Meetings second Wednesday each month , except January. 7pm at the clubrooms, Neil Hunt Park (off Tarawera Rd). Monthly Sunday and mid-week runs are held, plus July swapmeet and January Lakefront car show. Prospectiv­e members with vehicles over 30-years-old most welcome. Contact secretary Dennis (021) 731 678.

Rotorua Tennis Club: Come join us for tennis 9am to 11.30am. Friendly bunch of people who will teach you to play if you haven't played before. Many retired people come along. High standars of players as well as beginners. Contact Pauline on (027) 446 9065 for any enquiries.

Chess Club: Every Wednesday. 7pm. Bridge Club premises, Union St. Gold coin donation. Open to all ages and experience. Facebook page for more informatio­n. Indoor Bowls Parksyde Community Centre: For over 55s. 1pm to 4pm, arrive by 12.50pm. Beginners welcome. For more details call Betty (07) 348 7018 or (021) 208 8301.

Rotorua Aikido Club: Mondays and Wednesdays. Children's class 6pm to 7pm and adults 7pm to 8.30pm. 96 Riri St. Contact Sensei Dianne (021) 425 654.

Walk in Wednesday Short Demonstrat­ion Reading: From Rob Osborne, every Wednesday. Free. 10am to 3pm. The Wellness Hub, 1070 Eruera St.

Lakeside City Aikido: ‘The art of peace'. Come and experience a friendly and fun learning environmen­t, if you want to learn a martial art by improving one's selfintegr­ity and strength. QE Health, every Wednesday from 5.30pm to 6.30pm and Friday 11am to 12pm. Free classes. For more informatio­n contact Tim (021) 087 31419. Rotorua Bridge Club: 7pm at the Rotorua Bridge Club, Neil Hunt Park. Sessions of play, everybody welcome. Contact (07) 345 5114. Poker (Texas Hold’em): RotoVegas Poker Club (Inc) every Wednesday night. Play starts at 7pm. No matter your skill level or experience, our poker night has a place for you. 2 x dealers per table are supplied. Host Venue: Mitchell Downs Tavern, 12 Goldie St, Pukehangi. Contact us through our Facebook Page or call/text (027) 2222 800.

Zennin Martial Arts — Goju-ryu: Learn to protect yourself, your family, and get fit in a safe environmen­t. 6.45pm to 8pm, Monday and Wednesday. Runs for school terms. Aorangi Primary School, Gem St. First two lessons free. Call Andy on (021) 227 6644. DIY Shed Rotorua: Wednesdays 9am to 2.30pm and Thursdays 5pm to 10pm. 7/11 Dinsdale St, entry through the gate, next to Bunnings. off-street parking only. “Empowering women to learn basic trade skills.” A space for you to work in while learning new skills or increasing those you already have. There are three classes you must complete first and bookings for these are essential. $10 for each visit, extra charges will apply for classes, tutors and special events. Contact — Jocelyn (021) 065 8329, email: diybop@gmail.com or visit the Facebook page DIY Shed Aotearoa.

Rotorua Model Aircraft Club: Meet Wednesdays and Sundays, weather dependent at the club flying field, Mead Rd off Tarawera Rd, before Buried Village. Prospectiv­e members interested in flying Fixed Wing, Helicopter­s or Multi Rotors welcome.contact secretary Andy (027) 485 6553.

Thursday

Westbrook Indoor Bowls Club: Westbrook School Hall, Malfroy Rd, 7.15pm. For enquiries call Karen (07) 348 0408.

Rotorua Creative Fibre: Rotorua Creative Fibre welcomes all who work with fibre and those interested to learn. We meet every Tuesday evening 6.30pm to 9pm and every Thursday morning 9.30am to 1pm at the Vintage Car Club rooms, Neil Hunt Park, Lynmore. Contact Claire (07) 345 8331 or creativefi­bre. rotorua@gmail.com.

Rotorua Dart Club For those aged 12 and over. The cost for each night is $3, but first three nights are free. Based at the Rotorua Club Inc. behind Rydges on Fenton St. 7pm to 9.30pm. Contact through Facebook page or Call/text Sean (021) 255 5504 or Paul (021) 804 891. Rotorua Scrabble Club: Meet at Parksyde Community Centre, Tarewa Rd every Thursday from 9am to 12pm. Contact Ruth Godwin (07) 349 6954 or (027) 349 6061. Rotary Club of Rotorua West: Meets 5.30pm Thursday at the Princes Gate Hotel on Arawa St, email info@rotaryroto­ruawest.org or go to http://rotaryroto­ruawest. org.

Plunket Playgroup: For 0-5 yearolds meet Thursday in the classroom behind Plunket House, 1436 Pukuatua St. From 9.30am to 11am, school term only, all welcome. Phone (07) 350 1517 or (0204) 042 8319.

Indoor Bowls: Rotorua Senior Citizens Club meet Balmerino Lounge, Rotorua Race Course, Monday, Thursday, Saturday, 10am to 12.30pm. $10 joining fee, $2 per day. Contact Natalie on (07) 357 5122.

Social Bridge at Arawa: Come and join our group Thursdays 1pm to 4pm, Arawa Bowling Club, Lytton St. Contact Carola Gohring (027) 617 6315 or June Sharp (07) 345 9633. Pickleball: A cross between tennis, badminton and table tennis. Suitable for 18 years and over, $5, 10am to 12pm. Rotorua Badminton Hall, Tarewa Pl, next to Parksyde Community Centre. Wear nonmarking shoes, contact Kris (07) 332-3196 or (027) 511 4465 or go to www.pickleball.org.nz.

Central Boxing training: Old and new members welcome. 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Ages 10 years and up. $3 per night. 24 Ford Rd. For more informatio­n contact Rex Jenkins (07) 348 4212.

Diabetes NZ Rotorua Branch: Thursday morning tea and support group. 10am to 12pm at Rotorua Community Diabetes Centre, 17 Marguerita St. This is an informal group and anyone is welcome. Rotorua East Probus Club: Meets on the second Thursday of each month (except January), at 10am at the Lynmore Bowling Club, Warwick Drive. Guest speaker and morning tea. Visitors welcome. For more informatio­n phone secretary Lorraine at 021 945 863.

Spud Run: 5.45pm at Podium. 5.5km or 3.5km option. Free with hot chips and sauce at the end. Rotorua Floral Art Group: Meets on the first Thursday of every month, 1pm, (between March and November). Held in Studio 2 at The Arts Village. New members welcome. Call club president Uria Jenkins (027) 467 7327.

Line dancing learners: 10.00am to 11.00am Thursday mornings at Parksyde Community Centre. Contact Jeanette (07) 348 4845. Rotorua Central Scout Group — Scouts: 6.30pm to 8.30pm. School years 7 to 10. Rotorua Central Scout Group Hall, Pererika St. We offer team building, problem solving, leadership, challenges (boys and girls). Contact rotoruacen­tral@group.scouts.nz for informatio­n.

Samurai Arts — Ju Jutsu (Self Defence) and Ken Jutsu (Samurai swordsmans­hip): Learn to protect yourself and your family, and get fit in a safe environmen­t. 5.30pm to 7.30pm. Top floor, Advocate Print Building, 248 Fenton St. First lesson free. Call Paul on (027) 829 9751.

Pioneers Toastmaste­rs: Every

Thursday morning, 7am. Meeting room at Mcdonalds Fenton St. Join us and find out what Toastmaste­rs is about. For more informatio­n ring Carol on (07) 345 7627 or (027) 307 4493.

Geyserland Art Group: Meets Thursday mornings from 9.30am to 12.30pm at Studio Two, The Arts Village, Hinemoa St to paint, draw, take part in artistic workshops and hold regular art exhibition­s. Contact Robin (07) 348 6863. Website: geyserland­art.com. Seniors Card 500 Group: Meet every Thursday. 1pm to 4pm. For details phone (07) 349 2898. ‘Home’ Ngongotahā Life Memories: Our community has come together and created a wonderful ‘Home' for Ngongotahā Life Memories. People welcome to view this taonga/treasure. 11.30am to 4pm. 180 Ngongotahā Rd (in the Village opposite Post Shop). Gold coin donation appreciate­d. Proudly supported by Progress Ngongotaha-kokiri Inc.

Rotorua Croquet Club: Twilight croquet begins November 4. Play starts at 5.30pm on Mondays and Thursdays throughout the summer. New players are welcome to join. All equipment will be provided.

Rotorua Settlers and Steam Museum: Thursdays and Sundays from 10am to 4pm. Volunteers welcome. Meet other volunteers and help maintain and improve the museum site. Drop in or email teamorangi­museum@xtra.co.nz Cancer Society Walk for Wellness: Every Thursday at the Redwoods from 9.30am. Call (07) 349 4556 for more informatio­n. Probus Club of Rotorua: Meets on the first Thursday of every month at the Rotorua Golf Club. Guest speaker and morning tea. For more informatio­n call Kevin (07) 348 6755.

Rotorua Tasters & Wine Club: Meet last Thursday of month for wine tasting with matching food at Terrace Kitchen. Hosted by winemaker from different vineyard across New Zealand each month. Cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members, annual subscripti­on to club is $25. No obligation to purchase, but if you like the taste of the wine you sample, price of wine is discounted for Tasters Club. Meet at Terrace Kitchen at 5.30/6pm. For more informatio­n contact Vivien Cooper at (027) 270 3594. Rotorua Genealogy Group: Meets third Thursday each month, February to November, at 6pm at the Public Library.

New members and visitors welcome. Learn how to research your family history. Contact: Wayne at (07) 345 3867.

Rotorua Life Drawing Group: Artists who meet to draw. Beginners welcome. No tuition given. Alternate Thursdays. 7pm to 9pm. Cost $10 (model fee). Please contact Ingrid for informatio­n — iguana.i@xtra.co.nz.

Rotorua Bridge Club: 7pm at the Rotorua Bridge Club, Neil Hunt Park. Sessions of play, everybody welcome. Contact (07) 345 5114. Rotorua Astronomic­al Society: Meets first Thursday of the month from 7.30pm. We have regular Speakers, videos, and some telescope viewing nights (weather dependent). Rotorua Arts Village, Hinemaru St. $5 koha for nonmembers. Contact the secretary at rotorua.astronomy@gmail.com for more details.

Ukulele and Guitar Club: Every Thursday, 10am to 12pm, Rotorua Citizens Club, no charge. For more informatio­n call the Rotorua Citizens Club on (07) 348 3066.

DIY Shed Rotorua: Wednesdays 9am to 2.30pm and Thursdays 5pm to 10pm. 7/11 Dinsdale St, entry through the gate, next to Bunnings. off-street parking only. “Empowering women to learn basic trade skills.” A space for you to work in while learning new skills or increasing those you already have. There are three classes you must complete first and bookings for these are essential. $10 for each visit, extra charges will apply for classes, tutors and special events. Contact — Jocelyn (021) 065 8329, email: diybop@gmail.com or visit the Facebook page DIY Shed Aotearoa.

Rotorua Dancesport: Join us every Thursday evening 7pm at Parksyde Community Centre for ballroom, Latin, New Vogue and Old Time dancing. New dancers are welcome — we will show you how. $5 entry. Theme nights, spot prizes. For more informatio­n call Gael (027) 459 5528.

In General

Forest And Bird: The Rotorua Branch of New Zealand's leading conservati­on group. We have regular meetings, presentati­ons and field trips, manage the Violet Bonnington Reserve on Mt. Ngongotahā and use volunteers at our major pest control project at Tikitapu Scenic Reserve. For more informatio­n look at our website and Facebook page, email rotorua. branch@forestandb­ird.org.nz or contact Margaret (07) 357 2024 or Judy (07) 345 7477.

Wine and Food Society: A club about enjoying good wine and food with fun people. Organised functions every six to eight weeks. New members welcome. For more informatio­n and upcoming events contact Ian or Judy (07) 348 5303 or 027 280 5605.

Growing Through Grief: A nonprofit organisati­on who run support groups for children and young people between ages of 5 and 18 years who are suffering grief and loss in their lives. Each programme runs through a school term and enrolments can be taken anytime by calling Wendy (07) 350 3384, (021) 814 816, or email gtgrotorua@waiapu.com. Curtainban­k Rotorua Charitable Trust: We gift donated pre-loved curtains to families in need of warmth. Open Wednesdays, and Fridays 10am to 11am. Second building on the left, Rotorua Racecourse. Call (021) 2020 129 to see if you fit our criteria to qualify for curtains.

The QE Health Patients’ Associatio­n: We are supporters of QE Health — past and present patients, staff and users of QE facilities and services. Contact Pat Cowbourne (07) 346 1655 or Judy O'sullivan President of the QE Health Patients' Associatio­n on (07) 348 4248 or (0210) 393758. Achilles Internatio­nal: A worldwide organisati­on whose mission is to enable people with all types of disabiliti­es to participat­e in mainstream athletics. For enquiries please contact Glennys Kereopa, Regional Co-ordinator: Tel. (07) 350 2391 & (0273) 644440 & email: glennys.whtye@gmail.com. Girlguidin­g Rotorua: For more informatio­n contact Helena Martin at helenalmar­tin68@gmail.com or phone (0219) 40853, or visit our website at www.girlguidin­gnz.org. nz.

Friendship group for 60+: A small group who meets regularly for companions­hip and arrange activities and outings for enjoyment and support. New members welcome. Contact: Bryan Palmer (027) 446 9092 or Shirley Knudsen (027) 404 4035. Bujinkan Sen Dojo Rotorua: Teaches people authentic Japanese martial art designed for self defence and survival. For all enquiries please contact Chief Instructor: Leighton White Telephone: (0223) 290 413 or email closequart­er0@gmail.com.

Quota Internatio­nal: We are involved in a wide range of projects with special emphasis in the areas of hearing and speech, and disadvanta­ged women and children. For more informatio­n visit our website www.quotanz.org. Swim Rotorua: Classes available for all.

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Photo / File There are indoor bowls clubs in Rotorua.
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Photo / File You can learn to play croquet in the city.

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