What's On

Saturday 15 December

Car Boot Sale
Tauranga South Community Patrol Car Boot Sale, Greerton Village School, 151 Greerton Road. 7am onwards. Single site. $5. Double $10. Ph Shirley 577 1116

Bay Network Singles Club
50 Plus. Make new friends. Barbeques, outings, dining out & pot-lucks. Ph Jonathan 572 2091 or Maureen 021 112 3307

Beth-El Messianic Family
Celebrate family life with Jews & Gentiles gathering as Yeshua (Jesus) & the early believers did. 10am Otumoetai Primary. Joel 021 768 043

BOP Model Powerboat Club
BOP Champs & Dec Club Race Day. Today at Taurikura Drive, The Lakes. Starts 9am just down from Above & Beyond

Cinderella, The Ballet
Dance Education Centre presents Cinderella, The Ballet. 1pm & 7pm at Baycourt. Tickets available at Baycourt.

Gate Pa Junior Tennis
Club days/times: Sat 9am: 5-7 yrs, 10am: 8-10 yrs Thurs- 4.30pm: Intermediate ages, 6pm: College ages. New members welcome. Racquets are available. Enquiries: Turu 022 031 7568

Get Fluxed Art Exhibition
Student work from Toi-Ohomais Welding for Art 2018 Pathways course. At The Incubator, Historic Village. www.theincubator.co.nz facebook.com/theincubatortauranga @the_incubator_tauranga

Greerton Hall Market
8am-1pm. Crafts, plants, produce, bric-a-brac, refreshments. Balloons & lollies for kids. Spot prizes. Ph/txt for stall. Tricia 07 543 1487 or 027 908 2952 greertonmarket@actrix.co.nz, www facebook.com/greertonhallmarket

LOL Laughter Wellness
We don’t laugh because we’re happy, we’re happy because we laugh. Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui, 11-11:45am. Koha. Trish 022 036 6768 lollaughterwellness@gmail.com

Narcotics Anonymous
Open meeting every Sat, 7:30-8:30pm at Hanmer Clinic (behind Super Liquor), 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton. If using drugs is causing you problems, ph 0800 NA TODAY

Otumoetai Tennis Club
Adult tennis. Start time 1:30pm. Bellevue Park, Windsor Road (next to Swimming Pool Complex). New players & visitors welcome. Ph Fred 544 5088

Petanque
Tga/BOP Club, at Club Mt Maunganui 12:50pm start. All welcome to try a new sport. Equip available, all coaching given. Ph Jo Ann 578 3606

Red Cross Volunteers
Looking for something professional & to support your community while gaining retail skills for 4hrs? Enquire today at Red Cross Shop Cameron Rd, ph 578 2683

Social Group
Unique club for people with a mild disability. 25 to 45. Various friendly fortnightly outings. Ph 07 575 3739 or 021 206 2980

Tauranga Fuchsia Group
Meet at Art/Craft Centre Elizabeth St West, last Saturday of the month except Dec/Jan at 1:30pm. Growing fuchsias. Pat 579 1655 Noeleen 578 4643

Tauranga Rotaries March Book-Sale
Please donate books, records, CDs, DVDs, jigsaws, sheet music. Drop off at 24 Montana Dr, 20 Ririnui Pl. Ph Anne 543 5350 or Ross 544 0817

Te Puke Christmas Parade
Downtown Te Puke, 123 Jellicoe St. 11am-12. Free admission.

Te Puke Community Market
9am-1pm at Jubilee Park, Te Puke Open criteria $10 per stall. Art craft, food, coffee, plants, bric-a-brac, small businesses

Te Puke Scottish Society
Christmas dance, Te Puke War Memorial Hall 7:30-11pm. Live band, Christmas Carols & supper. Come along & celebrate with us. Valerie 573 7093

Te Puke Toy Library
Tues-Thurs 9-1pm, Fri/Sat 10-12pm Borrow Toys, have a play, Playgroup on Friday as well as Brick Kids during term 3:30pm. 7 Stock Rd. Ph 027 263 9309

TECT National Sevens
Tauranga Domain today & Sunday. www.nationalsevens.co.nz

Sunday 16 December

Accordion-Keyboard
Oldtime Music-makers at Welcome Bay Hall 3rd Sunday 1-4 pm. All welcome, $3 entry & ladies a plate please. Ph Ces or Joy 544 3849

Affordable Arts Artisan Fair
Black Sheep Bar & Grill, Plummers Point Road/SH2, you’ll find a wide range of amazing goods. Come along & meet the makers!

Art on the Strand
Original Art for Sale. Weather permitting. The Strand, Tauranga. 9am-4pm. Tauranga Society of Artists.

Christmas Carol Service
Sing your favourite carols & hear the Christmas story. A delicious supper will follow. All ages welcome. 6pm St Georges Anglican Church, Gate Pa.

Christmas Lessons & Carols
Traditional carol service by the Scholars Pro Musica Chamber Choir. 7pm, St Peter’s Anglican Church, Mt Maunganui. Congregational carols, choir items, & readings. All welcome.

Corkers Toastmasters
Wow your audience Corkers Toastmasters meets 3rd Sunday of month at The Zone Cafe, Owens Place, Mt Maunganui at 2pm. Ph Chrissy 027 296 7939

Croquet
Tauranga Domain, Cameron Road, 12:45 for 1pm start. Sun, Tues, Fri. Beginners welcome. Peter 571 0633

Maketu Market
Maketu Market held on 3rd & 5th Sundays of month. 6am set up until 12pm at Maketu Village Green. Pat 021 447 420 or Carolyn 027 251 0388

Narcotics Anonymous
Open meeting every Sunday, 7-8pm, at Hanmer Clinic (behind Super Liquor), 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton. If using drugs is causing you problems, ph 0800 NA TODAY

Nine Lessons & Carols
St Peter’s Anglican Church, Mt Maunganui. 7pm. Traditional Christmas readings & carol service led by the Scholars Baroque Aotearoa. Come early to ensure a seat!

Oropi Xmas Sunday Market
Last market for the year. Great range of quality stalls with something for everyone. Oropi Memorial Hall, 1295 Oropi Rd 9-1

Te Puke Country Music Club
1pm at Te Puke Citz & RSA Club. All welcome. Please bring a plate of Christmas nibbles to share. Ph Gayle 573 8255

TECT National Sevens
Tauranga Domain today! www.nationalsevens.co.nz

Tibetan Buddhist Teachings
Teachings by Geshela Jamyang Sherab held at the Papamoa Community Centre, alternate Sundays, 10am -12pm. Teachings Free, Dana appreciated. For dates ph Jaki on 021 216 1102

Monday 17 December

Alcoholics Anonymous
Open meeting 10am. Tauranga Central Baptist Church,13 ave/Cameron Rd. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757

Argentine Tango
A close-embrace dance that will change your life! Come on guys meet friendly young dancers to walk this ‘journey’. Ph/Txt 020 4006 1340

Body + Soul Fitness
For over 50s. Mon & Fri Greerton Hall, Tues Tauranga Senior Citizens Norris St, Wed Bethlehem hall 9:15am. Ph Dianne 027 431 4326 or 576 5031

Cards 500
Social, competitive & fun. Flexible evenings to suit. No cost. Ph Chris 572 3834

Citizens Advice Bureau Tauranga
Free confidential impartial information & advice. Don’t know? Ask us! Ph or visit us at 38 Hamilton St Tauranga Mon-Fri 9am-5pm 07 578 1592 or 0800 367 222

Dutch Friendly Support Network
Coffee morning (1st Monday of month) 10am-12noon. $3 entry. Vintage Car Club Rooms, Cliff Road, Tauranga. Ph Bernadette 572 3968

Friends Of The Library
Greerton Library Book Group meets at 10:30am. Theme this month - Best Book of 2018. Visitors & new members welcome. Jenny 543 4760. www.fol-tauranga.org.nz

Harmony-A-Plenty Barbershop Chorus
Our Chorus teaches you to sing & enjoy a great craft. Meets 7pm, 183 Moffatt Rd, Bethlehem. Ph Gordon 07 576 5008. Welcomes new members.

Narcotics Anonymous
Open meeting every Monday, 7-8pm, at Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui. If using drugs is causing you problems ph 0800 NA TODAY

Red Cross Volunteers
Looking for something professional & to support your community while gaining retail skills for 4hrs? Enquire today at Red Cross Shop Cameron Rd, ph 578 2683

Sequence Dance
New Year’s Eve Mon Dec 31. Baptist Church Hall, 13th Ave. 8pm-midnight. $8pp. Supper, excellent programme, music. Prizes, raffles. Goodbye 2018, welcome 2019.

Tauranga City Brass
Band practise is 7-9pm at 10 Yatton St Greerton. All brass players & percussionists very welcome. Instruments available. Ph Jeremy 021 132 3341

Tauranga Creative Fibre
Every Monday 9:30am, also 2nd & 4th Thursday 7pm. Learn/share spinning, weaving, felting, knitting, crochet & all things fibre. 177 Elizabeth St. Margaret 571 3483

Tauranga RocknRoll Club
Lessons 6:45pm & social dancing 7:30pm at Legion of Frontiersmen Hall, 165 Elizabeth Street. Ph Rana 027 699 5571 or www.taurangarocknrollclub.org.nz

Tauranga Vision Friendship Club
For retirees. Friendship, speakers, outings, social gatherings. Meets 4th Monday each month 10am at Citizens Club. Ph Bryan 570 2483

Zonta Tauranga Womens' Organisation
Zonta Tauranga Womens’ Organisation Leading global organisation empowering women worldwide thru service & advocacy warmly welcomes professional women. Make a difference. Monthly meeting. Ph Suzy 021 266 5044

Tuesday 18 December

Alcoholics Anonymous
Open Meeting every Tuesday night, 7:30pm St Peters Anglican Church, 11 Victoria Rd, Mt Maunganui. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757

Altrusa Ladies Group
Leading to a Better Community. Interested? email Denise dkbean@kinect.co.nz. ph/txt 027 284 6828. Meet 2nd Tues business & social 4th Tues.

Beginner Social Dance Class
Tues 6pm, Tauranga Primary School Hall, 5th Ave or Wed 8pm, Welcome Bay School Hall, Welcome Bay Rd. Ph 544 2337

Body + Soul Fitness
For over 50s. Mon & Fri Greerton Hall, Tues Tauranga Senior Citizens Norris St, Wed Bethlehem hall 9:15am. Ph Dianne 027 431 4326 or 576 5031

BOP Linux Users Group
7-9pm first Tuesday of the month L.J.Hooker, cnr Cameron Rd. & 8th Ave Smarter, safer, faster & free. Learn more to take charge of your computer. 578 6024 http://boplug.co.nz/event-calendar/

Citizens Advice Bureau Papamoa
Free confidential impartial information & advice. Don’t know? Ask us! Ph or visit us at Community Centre 15 Gravatt Road Papamoa Tues-Thurs 10am-1pm 07 574 9862 or 0800 367 222

Citizens Advice Bureau Tauranga
Free confidential impartial information & advice. Don’t know? Ask us! Ph or visit us at 38 Hamilton St Tauranga Mon-Fri 9am-5pm 07 578 1592 or 0800 367 222

Golf In The City
Golf for all, Otumoetai golf Club. Tee off from 3:30-5:30pm. Meals available. Prizes & fun. All welcome.

Inachord Women's Chorus
If you like to sing, dance ,make friends & have fun, join us! Great musical director! 7-9pm Bethlehem Community church, 183 Moffat Road. Ph Sabine 021 111 8659

Let's Learn Lifelong Learning
Are you a lifelong learner ? Check out the range of courses, workshops, classes, lectures, lessons & events on www.letslearn.co.nz or ph 544 9557

Narcotics Anonymous
Womens’ meeting every Tuesday at Downstairs Hall (accessed from building’s rear), Salvation Army Recovery Church, 51 Fifth Ave. (Children welcome). Ph 0800 NA TODAY

Ocean Running
5k Fun Run & Walk around Mauao base track. Every Tuesday, $6 entry Mt Ocean Sports Club from 5:15pm. Walkers start 5:30 runners 6pm. Ph Phil 021 383 354

Otumoetai Tennis Club
Midweek Tennis Tues & Thurs. Start 9am. Bellevue Park, Windsor Rd (next to Swimming Pool complex). New players & visitors welcome. Ph Pam 570 0302

Petanque
Twilight TuesdaysTga/BOP Club at Club Mt Maunganui 4-6pm. All Welcome to try a new sport. Equip available, all coaching given. Ph Jo Ann 578 3606

Red Cross Volunteers
Looking for something professional & to support your community while gaining retail skills for 4hrs? Enquire today at Red Cross Shop Cameron Rd, ph 578 2683

Scrabble
Tauranga Scrabble Club 8:50am-12pm. 3 games Tauranga Bridge Club Ngatai Rd. New players very welcome Ph 578 3606

Tauranga Samba Brazillian Drumming
Percussion band. 7:15-9:15pm. Mount Sports Hall, Cnr Hull & Mt Maunganui Rds. No experience reqd. Ph/txt Rob 021 232 7185 for info

Te Puke Toy Library
Tues-Thurs 9-1pm, Fri/Sat 10-12pm Borrow Toys, have a play, Playgroup on Friday as well as Brick Kids during term 3:30pm. 7 Stock Rd. Ph 027 263 9309

Try Lawn Bowls
Tauranga South Bowling Club. All welcome, especially beginners. Must be over 13 years. Bowls supplied. Smooth flat shoes or bare feet. 5:45-8:15pm approx. $5 each

Twilight Petanque Tauranga
Tga/BOP Club at Club Mt Maunganui 4pm start. All welcome to try a new sport. Equip available. All coaching given. Ph Maryan 022 070 8800

Yoga For All
Welcome Bay Community Centre, 6:30-8pm. Traditional, relaxing yoga class. Beginners welcome. $12 one or $90 nine classes. Bring a mat. Ph Bhajan 07 929 7484

Wednesday 19 December

Belly Dance Beginner Class
Learn basic technique of this sassy dance form! Have fun, keep fit St Columba Church Hall 502 Otumoetai Rd, Tauranga, 6:30pm. Ph 021 124 5982 arabianspicebd@gmail.com

Beginner Social Dance Class
Tues 6pm, Tauranga Primary School Hall, 5th Ave or Wed 8pm, Welcome Bay School Hall, Welcome Bay Rd. Ph 544 2337

Body + Soul Fitness
For over 50s. Mon & Fri Greerton Hall, Tues Tauranga Senior Citizens Norris St, Wed Bethlehem hall 9:15am. Ph Dianne 027 431 4326 or 576 5031

Citizens Advice Bureau Tauranga
Free confidential impartial information & advice. Don’t know? Ask us! Ph or visit us at 38 Hamilton St Tauranga Mon-Fri 9am-5pm 07 578 1592 or 0800 367 222

Friends of the Library
Papamoa Library Book Group meets at 10am. Theme this month, Celebrations. Visitors & new members always welcome. Helen 021 1126 397. www.fol-tauranga.org.nz

Narcotics Anonymous
Steps meeting (Closed), every Wednesday, 7:30-9pm, at Downstairs Hall (accessed from building’s rear carpark), Salvation Army Recovery Church, 51 Fifth Avenue, Tauranga. Ph 0800 NA TODAY

Papamoa Palms Friendship Club
11am Gordon Spratt Reserve, Parton Rd. am & pm speakers. Bring own lunch. All welcome. Initial visit free. Ph Sue 574 3280

Red Cross Volunteers
Looking for something professional & to support your community while gaining retail skills for 4hrs? Enquire today at Red Cross Shop Cameron Rd, ph 578 2683

Singles Coffee Club 60+
Meet every Wed 10am. Looking to meet like minded people. Ph Gayle 0274 393 267 or email mixandmingle@xtra.co.nz

Tauranga MidWeek Tramping Group
Homunga Bay via inland route. Grade moderate. Ph Doug 548 0689

Te Puke Toy Library
Tues-Thurs 9-1pm, Fri/Sat 10-12pm Borrow Toys, have a play, Playgroup on Friday as well as Brick Kids during term 3:30pm. 7 Stock Rd. Ph 027 263 9309

Toastmasters City Early Start
Improve communication leadership teamwork skills join motivated enthusiastic group Classic Flyers Avgas Cafe 6:50-8:15am email LaniDTM@gmail.com www.cityearlystart.co.nz & FB

Twilight Corporate Disc Golf
A workplace get together like no other.At pin oak flat in the beautiful Mclaren Falls park 5:30pm. Full details tauranga disc golf on facebook.com

WANTED Books/CDs/DVDs/Puzzles
For Mount Lions Lioness Clubs Annual Bookfair. Drop-off 31 Maitland Rd Greerton, 24 Twickenham Ct Bethlehem,126 Santa Monica Dr, Papamoa. For collection ph 575 2725

Thursday 20 December

Bay City Rockers
Social RocknRoll Dancing, with Neon Moon, RocknRoll Waltz. At Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St. 7-9:30pm. $3 entry includes supper. Ph Gavin 027 643 6222

Citizens Advice Bureau Tauranga
Free confidential impartial information & advice. Don’t know? Ask us! Ph or visit us at 38 Hamilton St Tauranga Mon-Fri 9am-5pm 07 578 1592 or 0800 367 222

Gate Pa Junior Tennis
Club days/times: Sat 9am: 5-7 yrs, 10am: 8-10 yrs Thurs- 4.30pm: Intermediate ages, 6pm: College ages. New members welcome. Racquets are available. Enquiries: Turu 022 031 7568

Keynotes Inc.
Keynotes 4-part harmony Women’s chorus meet 7pm at Wesley Church 13th Ave, singing for fun & health. Ph Bernice 576 4848 Facebook Keynotes Inc.

Narcotics Anonymous
Mens’ meeting (Closed), every Thursday, 7:30-8:30pm, at Papamoa Library, 15 Gravatt Rd, Papamoa. If using drugs is causing you problems, maybe we can help. Ph 0800 NA TODAY

Otumoetai Tennis Club
Midweek Tennis Tues & Thurs. Start 9am. Bellevue Park, Windsor Rd (next to Swimming Pool complex). New players & visitors welcome. Ph Pam 570 0302

Red Cross Volunteers
Looking for something professional & to support your community while gaining retail skills for 4hrs? Enquire today at Red Cross Shop Cameron Rd, ph 578 2683

Tauranga Model Railway Club
Club Night every Thurs 7:30 in club rooms, cnr Mirrelees & Cross Rds, Sulphur Point. Ph Mike Oldfield 926 9198

Te Puke Art Society
9:30am open for viewing art & doing art. Friendly helpful group. All levels & new members welcome. Ph 027 660 6213

Te Puke Toy Library
Tues-Thurs 9-1pm, Fri/Sat 10-12pm Borrow Toys, have a play, Playgroup on Friday as well as Brick Kids during term 3:30pm. 7 Stock Rd. Ph 027 263 9309

Friday 21 December

Alcoholics Anonymous
Open meeting 10am every Friday. Tauranga Central Baptist Church, 13 Ave/Cameron Rd. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757

Body + Soul Fitness
For over 50s. Mon & Fri Greerton Hall, Tues Tauranga Senior Citizens Norris St, Wed Bethlehem hall 9:15am. Ph Dianne 027 431 4326 or 576 5031

Chess Tauranga
Tauranga RSA Chess Club, Greerton 5-7pm, Casual & Standard length games. Ph Werner 548 1111 http:/www.westernbopchess.weebly.com/

Citizens Advice Bureau Tauranga
Free confidential impartial information & advice. Don’t know? Ask us! Ph or visit us at 38 Hamilton St Tauranga Mon-Fri 9am-5pm 07 578 1592 or 0800 367 222

Learning About Tauranga Faith-Groups
Exploring the diverse religious traditions contributing to NZ society. 6-8:15pm St Georges Church, 1 Church Street. Full description & enrolments at www.rdc.org.nz/classes/

Mah Jong Club
Every Friday at St Andews Church Hall, Dee St, Mt Maunganui. 12:45-4pm. Come join our friendly club. Joy 578 7310

Narcotics Anonymous
Open meeting every Fri at Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui, 7:30-8:30pm. If using drugs is causing you problems, maybe we can help ph 0800 NA TODAY

Red Cross Volunteers
Looking for something professional & to support your community while gaining retail skills for 4hrs? Enquire today at Red Cross Shop Cameron Rd, ph 578 2683

Te Puke Toy Library
Tues-Thurs 9-1pm, Fri/Sat 10-12pm Borrow Toys, have a play, Playgroup on Friday as well as Brick Kids during term 3:30pm. 7 Stock Rd. Ph 027 263 9309

Saturday 22 December

AQUARIAN SADHANA 5.30am Sat22Dec
Sadhana means spiritual practice. Meet your higher self each morning. Your life will bear the signature of your soul. The Light Room, 325 Maunganui Rd at 5:30am

Art in the Park
Original art for sale. Weather permitting. Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui. 9am-4pm. Tauranga Society of Artists.