What's On

Monday 17 February

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

Badminton Club at Aquinas
Tauranga Badminton Club, Mon & Wed, 7-9pm. Casual players & Year 11 upwards. $8 per night. Club racquets available. Sue 021 194 4335. FB: TaurangaBadmintonClub. www.taurangabadmintonclub.co.nz

Beginner Social Dance Classes
6 Week Adult Course 8-9pm or Wed 7-8pm, Welcome Bay School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd. Ph 544 2337 or 027 322 1786

Bethlehem Indoor Bowls
New season starts tonight. New members of all ages welcome. Names in by 7:15pm for 7:30pm start. Ph John 027 654 1298

Blues Brothers Musical: Auditions
Want to audition for the world premiere of the musical The Blues Brothers: First Contact? Auditions in January 2020. Head to https://www.taurangamusicaltheatre.co.nz/shows/thebluesbrothers/ for audition info.

Body & Soul Fitness
For over 50s various venues Mon-Wed & Fri. Guest speakers & events. Ph Dianne 027 431 4326 or 576 5031

Cancer Society Walking Group
Suitable for people with any type & stage of cancer, & carers. Meet at Pilot Bay at 9:30am. Ph Angelique 07 927 6505

Chess at Mount Maunganui
Mount RSA Chess Club, 544 Maunganui Rd, 6-7pm. Late program 7pm onwards. Incl casual games. Helmut 0274 147 254

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

Creative Fibre
Every Monday 9:30am, 2nd & 4th Thursday 7pm. Learn new skills, join our knitting, crochet, spinning, felting, dyeing & weaving group. Ph Cathy 07 570 2191

Diabetes NZ Tauranga Branch
Drop-In Clinic. 10am-12. 174 11th Ave Tauranga. Information, education or support for anyone living with diabetes or their families. 07 571 3422

Dutch Friendly Support Network
Coffee morning (1st Monday of month) 10am-12noon. $4 Entry. Vintage Car Club Rooms, Cliff Rd, Tauranga. Ph Bernadette 07 572 3968

Friends Of The Library
Greerton Library Book Group meets monthly at 10:30am for book discussion over tea & coffee. Visitors & new members always welcome. Marian 544 2624

Indoor Bowling
St Columba Church Hall, Otumoetai, 6:45pm. $10 annual subs, $2 night. Everyone/all levels welcome. Ph Paul 576 6324

Let's Learn Lifelong Learning
Want something to do, to learn, to meet people? Check out www.letslearn.co.nz for night classes, workshops, lectures, courses, clubs of all sorts. Ph 07 544 9557 https://www.facebook.com/letslearnbop

Mah Jong
At Arataki Community Centre 12:30-4pm. Players welcome. Ph Jan 576 3455

Papamoa Genealogy Help
Mako Room, Papamoa Community Centre 1-3pm. We offer assistance to anyone with an interest in researching their family history. Newcomers welcome. Ph 544 4182

Postnatal Support Group
10am-12pm Bethlehem Birthing Centre. All parents & caregivers of children under 2 are welcome. Ph 549 4522

Recycled Teenagers Gentle Exercise
Mon & Wed Tga Senior Citz Club 14 Norris St. 9:15-10:45am. Tues St Mary’s Church Hall cnr Girven & Marlin 9-10:30am. Jennifer 571 1411 or 027 206 0776

Tai Chi Internal Arts
$5 beginner classes Mon 9:30 hall 33 Maitland St, Greerton. Mon 1:30 Bethlehem Hall. Tues 9:30 & Wed 5:30 Te Puke Memorial Hall. David 552 4425

Taoist Tai Chi
New beginner classes in 15 Koromiko St, Judea, 9:30-11am. Memorial Hall, Te Puke, 9-10:30am. Great for stress, suitable for all. Start anytime. Ph 578 6193 or visit www.taoisttaichi.org

Tauranga Bird Club Night
Interested in keeping birds? We meet on the second Monday of every month at Matua Hall, Matua at 7:30pm. Come & join us this month!

Tauranga Senior Citizens Club
CARDS 500 Mon & Thur. INDOOR BOWLS Tues, Wed & Sat. 14 Norris St (behind Pak n Save)12:45pm for 1pm start. Entry $2 includes afternoon tea. New members welcome.

Tga Citizens' Indoor Bowls
Summer Bowls every Monday & Thursday. Monday, names in by 7pm & Thursday, 1pm. Everyone welcome. $2

Tuesday 18 February

$1000 Choral Scholarship Opportunity
Aged 16-30? Sing soprano, alto, tenor or bass? Scholars Baroque Aotearoa Chamber Choir offers $1000/year for choral scholars. More info https://www.scholarsbaroque.com/scholarships Ph 021 396 440 chaliumpoppy@hotmail.com

Afternoon Cards 500
Mount Senior Citizens Hall, 345 Maunganui Rd., 12:30pm Tues & Thur. $3, afternoon tea & prizes. Ph Barry Snow 021 950 028

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 Service Group
Meet 2nd Tuesday every month for business meeting & 4th Tuesday for programme evening. Fun & friendship guaranteed. www.altrusa.org.nz or email pmariehayes25@gmail.com

Body & Soul Fitness
For over 50s various venues Mon-Wed & Fri. Guest speakers & events. Ph Dianne 027 431 4326 or 576 5031

Chorus
Are you a woman who likes to sing? Join us on our open night at 7pm at Bethlehem Community Church 183 Moffat Rd. Ph Sabine 021 111 8659

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

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

Falun Dafa Free Classes
Discover why living the Way of Truthfulness, Compassion & Tolerance works. 7pm Huia Rm, Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd Bayfair. Ph/text Judy 021 0425 398

Fitness Fun
Get a fitter healthier body & mind with cardio, weights, floor, dance. St Columba Church, 502 Otumoetai Rd, Cherrywood. 9:30-10.30am. Ph Gloria 021 139 2448

Fun Run & Walk
Ocean Running 5k around Mauao base track. Every Tuesday during Daylight Savings. Enter Mount Ocean Sports Club 5:15pm. $6 entry. Free drink, spot prizes. All welcome. Phil 021 383 354

Indoor Bowls, Papamoa
Friendly & ever popular with all ages, school ages too! Competitions, Interclub, social bowling. 6:45-9:30pm Papamoa Sports club, Parton Rd. Ph Roger 021 757 808

Merge For Social Get-togethers
A group of females & males in their 30s, 40s & 50s, that meet to participate in dining out, events & bushwalks. Ph 022 012 0376

Orchid & Plant Auction
Orchids sold in a fun auction at very reasonable prices. From 7pm, Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave, Tauranga. Cash sales only. Ph 07 577 6676

Oriana Singers Community Choir
Mixed voice choir who sing a range of music. 7pm, St Andrews Hall, Dee St. New members welcome.

Otumoetai Tennis Club
Adult tennis. 9am Tues & Thur. Bellevue Park Windsor Rd (adjacent to swimming pool). New players & visitors welcome. Ph Pam 570 0302

Overeaters Anonymous
Do you eat compulsively? Obsessions? Compulsions? Remorse? Resolutions? OA meet Tue 7-8pm & Fri 1-2pm to get out of this cycle. Ph 544 1213 or 022 064 2186

Pétanque
Bayfair Pétanque Club, Tues & Thurs @ Bayfair Reserve, Russley Dr 12:45. All levels of play welcome, equipment & coaching available. Ph Alf 021 175 9282

Pétanque Tauranga BOP
At Club Mt Maunganui Tues & Sat. Improve your fitness, meet new people. Tuition & Boules available. petanquetauranga@gmail.com

Recycled Teenagers Gentle Exercise
Mon & Wed Tga Senior Citz Club 14 Norris St. 9:15-10:45am. Tues St Mary’s Church Hall cnr Girven & Marlin 9-10:30am. Jennifer 571 1411 or 027 206 0776

Scrabble
9:30am start, 3 games to 12:30. Tauranga Citz Club, 13th Ave. $3 for 3 games. Ph Jo Ann 578 3606

Sequence Dancing
Tauranga Social & Leisure Club, St John Anglican Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd Otumoetai, Tues 7pm-9:30pm except 2nd Tues month 3:30pm-6pm. Lesley 929 7295

Sequence Dancing
Tauranga Social & Leisure Club, Anglican Church Hall 94 Bureta Rd Otumoetai. First dance 7pm-9:30pm. Ph Faye 543 3280

Singers Wanted
Scholars Baroque Aotearoa Chamber Choir seeks soprano, tenor, bass members. Rehearsals evenings. Must read music & have previous training/experience. Audition required. Ph 021 396 440 chaliumpoppy@hotmail.com

Taoist Tai Chi
New beginner classes in Tauranga: 15 Koromiko St, Judea, 1-2:30pm. Memorial Hall, KatiKati, 1:15-2:45pm. 345 Maunganui Rd, 5:30-7pm. Suitable for all. Ph 578 6193 or visit www.taoisttaichi.org

Tauranga 60+ Continuing Education
Keith Woodley, Manager Shorebird Centre North Korea, a safety valve for migratory shore birds. Otumoetai Baptist Church, 241 Otumoetai Rd. $5 entry

Tauranga Toastmasters
7:15pm for 7:30 start at Coastguard HQ, 72 Keith Allen Dr, Sulphur Pt. Communication & leadership development. 3 free visits.

Te Puna Chair Yoga
Improve strength, balance & flexibility. A fun, supportive class for over 60s. 11-12. $10. 8A Vernon Rd. Ph Michelle 021 044 1042

Unwind
Unwind is saxophonist Hayden Chisholm’s NZ-based project, & tours annually. Original music. The Jam Factory, 17th Ave. $20. Doors open 6:30pm. R13

Welcome Bay Lions
Coffee group meets every 3rd Tues of the month for friendship, coffee/tea & bickies. 10:30am Welcome Bay Community Centre. Ph Sue 571 8940

Welcome Bay Strength Balance
Low impact strength & balance exercise class suitable for seniors. Falls prevention focus. 11am Welcome Bay hall. Ph Raewyn 027 607 7437

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

Yoga, Private Sessions
Feel uncomfortable in a group setting? Or have special needs? I can design a class to specifically suit your needs & capabilities. Asunta 021 061 4394

You Love To Sing?
Oriana Singers (SATB) are rehearsing 7-9pm at St. Andrews Hall on Dee St, Mt. Join/listen to us to decide.

Wednesday 19 February

Afternoon Indoor Bowls
Mount Senior Citizens Hall, 345 Maunganui Rd, Wed & Fri. Names in by 12:45pm. $3 afternoon tea, prizes. Ph Nancy 575 4650

Age Concern Walking Group
Meet at Bethlehem KMart 10am

Alcoholics Anonymous
Open meeting every month 1st & 3rd Wednesday. Tauranga Central Baptist church 13th ave/Cameron Rd. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757

Beginner Social Dance Classes
6 Week Adult Course 8-9pm or Wed 7-8pm, Welcome Bay School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd. Ph 544 2337 or 027 322 1786

Bible Study
Join us @ City Church 252 Otumoetai Rd. Studying the Book of Joshua. 7-9pm. Ph 07 552 4068

Body & Soul Fitness
For over 50s various venues Mon-Wed & Fri. Guest speakers & events. Ph Dianne 027 431 4326 or 576 5031

Cards (Cribbage)
Join a friendly group who meet 12:50pm at Tauranga RSA Greerton. Ph Michael 562 0517

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

Club Mt Indoor Bowls
Kawaka St, names in by 6:45pm. Ph Val 027 302 8149

Community Tai Chi NZ
Structured program based on traditional principles for general wellbeing. “Keep on Your Feet” provider. 1pm Bethlehem Hall. All welcome.

Fitness League
Exercise, movement & dance focusing on posture, stretching, strengthening & flexibility. Suitable for all ages & abilities. Katikati Memorial hall. 10am. Ph Pam 021 117 7170

Friends Of The Library
Papamoa Library Book Group meets monthly at 10am. Join us for tea/coffee & friendly book discussion. Visitors & new members always welcome. Betty 542 4322

Healing Rooms
Come, experience God’s healing touch, whether physical, emotional, spiritual. Graced Oppshop 11th Ave & Christopher St, upstairs 1-3pm. All welcome. www.healingrooms.org. 021 213 8875

Marching For Leisure
A non-competitive activity for mature ladies. Fun, fitness & friendship. For Tauranga teams’ details ph Bernie Taylor 07 579 3000 or 027 775 5612

Matua Garden Club
Monthly meeting at Matua Hall, Levers Rd at 1:30pm. Guest speaker on Aromatherapy. Visitors & new members welcome. Ph Cynthia 576 1715

Recycled Teenagers Gentle Exercise
Mon & Wed Tga Senior Citz Club 14 Norris St. 9:15-10:45am. Tues St Mary’s Church Hall cnr Girven & Marlin 9-10:30am. Jennifer 571 1411 or 027 206 0776

Rotary Tauranga
You have time & want to help in your community? Fellowship, fun, food, enlightening speakers. Join us 6pm, Daniels in the Park. Ph Bev 027 285 4066

Taoist Tai Chi
Celebrating 30 years in NZ. Beginner classes today: 15 Koromiko St, Judea 1-2:30pm & 5:30-7pm. Great for stress, suitable for all. Ph 578 6193 or visit www.taoisttaichi.org

Taoist Tai Chi
New beginner classes today: 15 Koromiko St, Judea, 1pm-2:30pm & 5:30-7pm. Great for stress, suitable for all. Ph 578 6193 or visit www.taoisttaichi.org

Tauranga Embroiderers' Guild
At Tauranga Rowing Club, Devonport Road 10am-2:30pm & 7-9pm. Beginners very welcome. Ph Jenny 07 219 7740

Tauranga MidWeek Tramping Group
Tarawera to Hot Water Beach. Grade moderate. Kathy 021 252 0953

Tauranga Numismatic Society Club
Interested in coins, banknotes, medallions? Monthly meeting 1st Wednesday every month 7:30pm, 100 13th Ave Wesley Ctr. All ages welcome. Ph Sean 027 634 7417

Te Puke Toy Library
Join up with us & play with quality toys for a fortnightly hire. Wed-Sat 10am-1pm. Friday Playgroups 10am-12pm. 7 Stock Rd, Te Puke 027 263 9309

Toastmasters City Early Start
Early bird Toastmasters club. Join us to improve speaking & leadership skills. Classic Flyers Cafe 7am-8:15am. Start our novice course any time. Email LaniDTM@gmail.com

Thursday 20 February

Age Concern Coffee Group
Chat over a relaxing cuppa at Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, 33 Maitland St. 10:30am-12pm $3pp. Open to the public. Ph 578 2631

Bag sale
$5. Good quality womens, mens & kids clothing & linen. Historic Village 9am. Proceeds to Turning Point Trust

Bay City Rockers
Social Rock’nRoll Dancing, plus other popular dances. Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St. 7pm-9:30pm. $3 entry including supper. Ph Gavin 027 643 6222

Bingo
10am start, Tauranga Senior Citizens Club. Norris St (behind Pakn Save). Everyone welcome. Morning tea provided.

Breathing Education Talk
Breathe correctly with Felicity Campbell, Buteyko Practitioner. 10:30-12noon or 7pm-8:30pm Arataki Community Centre, Mt Maunganui. $35. Spaces limited. Bookings ph 027 2929 222 or email: felicity@naturallogic.co.nz www.breathefreeclinic.co.nz

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

Dancing
Waltz, Foxtrot & Rock n Roll. Mt Maunganui RSA. 10am-12pm. Ph 572 4272

Fitness League
Exercise, movement & dance focusing on posture, stretching, strengthening & flexibility. All ages & abilities. Central Baptist Church, 13th Ave 10am. Ph Pam 021 117 7170

Forest & Bird walk
Aongatete walks - pest control area, bird-life. Moderate. Meet Kulim Park 8:45am, $8. Ph Leader Eddie 576 1849

French Connection
For lovers of all things French. All speaking abilities welcome. Every 2nd Thursday at La Mexica 4:30-6:30. Email Chantal at chantal.daveTB@gmail.com

Gate Pa Junior Tennis
Junior club days: Saturdays from 9am & Thursdays from 3:30pm. New members welcome. Details on clubs web & facebook. Ph Turu 021 061 1942

Greerton Senior Citizens' Club
Special General Meeting at 11am GSC Hall, Maitland St. Members & intending members welcome. Ph Joy 541 1725

Katikati Concert Band
We welcome brass, woodwind & percussion players of all ages & experience. We meet at Katikati Bowling Club, 7pm every Thursday. Ph Mick 021 217 1780

Keynotes Women's Barbershop Chorus
Open Night 5th March 7pm-9:30pm Methodist Church 13th Ave. Studies show that group singing benefits your health. Ph Bernice 576 4848 Facebook Keynotes Inc.

Kickstart Toastmasters Weekly Meeting
Improve public speaking, listening & leadership skills. 7am, Alimento Cafe, 74 1st Ave. No pressure to speak. Enjoy the atmosphere. First-timers free

Mainly Music
Music & dance for preschoolers, Mums & carers. $4 per family. Morning tea provided. 9:30-10am. Holy Trinity Church, 215 Devonport Rd

Otumoetai Tennis Club
Adult tennis. 9am Tues & Thur. Bellevue Park Windsor Rd (adjacent to swimming pool). New players & visitors welcome. Ph Pam 570 0302

Pétanque
Bayfair Pétanque Club, Tues & Thurs @ Bayfair Reserve, Russley Dr 12:45. All levels of play welcome, equipment & coaching available. Ph Alf 021 175 9282

Taoist Tai Chi
New Beginner classes: 15 Koromiko St, Judea, 1-2:30pm & 5:30-7pm. 345 Maunganui Rd, 6:15-7:45pm. Katikati Memorial Hall, 5:30-7pm. All welcome. Ph 578 6193 or visit www.taoisttaichi.org

Tauranga Model Railway Club
Meet Tues morning 0930 & Thurs night at 7:30pm in the club rooms upstairs, cnr Cross & Mirrielees Rds. Ph Mike 021 939 233

Te Puke Toy Library
Join up with us & play with quality toys for a fortnightly hire. Wed-Sat 10am-1pm. Friday Playgroups 10am-12pm. 7 Stock Rd, Te Puke 027 263 9309

Tga Citizens' Indoor Bowls
Summer Bowls every Monday & Thursday. Monday, names in by 7pm & Thursday, 1pm. Everyone welcome. $2

Under The Stars
65 Cliff Rd (opp Mission St) Sat 6pm & Thurs 12pm for meal, showers, toiletries, clothes. Anyone in need welcome.

Friday 21 February

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

Body & Soul Fitness
For over 50s various venues Mon-Wed & Fri. Guest speakers & events. Ph Dianne 027 431 4326 or 576 5031

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

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

Overeaters Anonymous
Do you eat compulsively? Obsessions? Compulsions? Remorse? Resolutions? OA meet Tue 7-8pm & Fri 1-2pm to get out of this cycle. Ph 544 1213 or 022 064 2186

Ride Waimapu Esturary
Get on your bike & discover the Waimapu Estuary on a free group ride covering Yatton Park & Maungatapu. Visit sportbop.co.nz/bikemonth for details.

Taoist Tai Chi
New beginner classes today 15 Koromiko St, Judea, 9-10:30am. 242 Dickson Rd, Papamoa, 9-10:30am. Suitable for all. Ph 578 6193 or visit www.taoisttaichi.org

Te Puke Toy Library
Join up with us & play with quality toys for a fortnightly hire. Wed-Sat 10am-1pm. Friday Playgroups 10am-12pm. 7 Stock Rd, Te Puke 027 263 9309

The Sociables
A social group for new residents to Tauranga. We meet every 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 5pm-7pm at The Raft, Chapel St. Email merge.tauranga@gmail.com

Zumba With T
Medium intensity dance fitness class. Katikati RSA & Citizens Club, 9am. Ph Teresa 027 863 6358

Saturday 22 February

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

Bay Network Singles Club
Join a social club for over 50s with weekend dining out, barbecues, pot-lucks, year round & annual trip away. Ph Maureen 021 112 3307, Jonathan 572 2091

Beth-El Messianic Family
Celebrate the Sabbath (Sat) as Yeshua (Jesus) & all early believers did. All Welcome. 10am Otumoetai Primary Hall. Joel van Ameringen 021 768 043 www.BethEl.org.nz

Gate Pa Junior Tennis
Junior club days: Saturdays from 9am & Thursdays from 3:30pm. New members welcome. Details on clubs web & facebook. Ph Turu 021 061 1942

Greerton Hall Market
Last Sat of month. 8am-12pm. Stalls inside/outside. Discounts for charity groups. Refreshments available. Ph/txt for site Tricia 543 1487 or 027 908 2952, www facebook.com/greertonhallmarket

Healing Touch Introduction Day
Free & informative. Papamoa Library (Mako Room) 10:45am-11:45am

Katikati Lions Garage Sale
4th Sat of month 8am-11am at containers behind Caltex, Main Rd Katikati. Ph Trevor 027 488 1238

Katikati Lions Moggies Market
Katikati War Memorial Hall 8am, 2nd Sat of month. Ph Alan 027 279 1096 (outside) or Sharon 022 318 0196 (inside)

Katikati Tramping Club
Golden Cross to Maratoto and back, 8:30am. Easy/moderate, 5-6 hours. Ph Ian 07 863 7927 by 7:30pm Friday prior.

LOL Laughter Wellness
Get the new decade going with a laugh. Join us at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Bayfair. 11-11:45am. Trish 022 036 6768 lollaughterwellness@gmail.com Koha only

Otumoetai Tennis Club
Adult tennis 1:30pm Bellevue Park Windsor Road (adjacent to swimming pool). New players & visitors welcome. Ph Victor 027 577 1818 a/hrs

Pétanque Tauranga BOP
At Club Mt Maunganui Tues & Sat. Improve your fitness, meet new people. Tuition & Boules available. petanquetauranga@gmail.com

Ride Leader Workshop
Keen to share your passion for cycling? Join our Cycling New Zealand approved workshop & learn how to safely lead all cycling groups. www.sportbop.co.nz/rideleader

St Stephens Jigsaw Library
10am-12noon. Borrow from 500 puzzles (100-1500 pieces) for 50c-$1. Cnr Highmore & Brookfield Tce, Brookfield.

Synchronised Swimming
Tauranga Synchro is a friendly synchronised swimming club based at Baywave. Beginners train Sat mornings. First lesson free. Ph Jo 027 543 1697, www.taurangasynchro.co.nz, Facebook: @taurangasynchroNZ

Taoist Tai Chi
New beginner classes today: 15 Koromiko St, Judea, 8:30-10am. All welcome, start anytime. Ph 578 6193 or visit www.taoisttaichi.org

Tauranga Scottish Society Sequence
Dance at Wesley Methodist Church Hall, 100 13th Ave. 7-10pm, $7 incl raffles & supper. All welcome! Ph Margaret 572 5938

Tauranga Social Dance Club
2nd Sat monthly. Restarts March 14th 7pm. Baptist Church Hall 13th Ave/Cameron Rd. Supper, raffles. Entry $7. Ph Barbara 027 284 3795

Te Puke Toy Library
Join up with us & play with quality toys for a fortnightly hire. Wed-Sat 10am-1pm. Friday Playgroups 10am-12pm. 7 Stock Rd, Te Puke 027 263 9309

Under The Stars
65 Cliff Rd (opp Mission St) Sat 6pm & Thurs 12pm for meal, showers, toiletries, clothes. Anyone in need welcome.

Sunday 23 February

Archery In Tauranga
Archery with Tauranga Archers, summer hours 10am-1pm. Come down to find out more Graham Park, Tauranga. Introductory classes available FB: Tauranga Archers

Argentine Tango In Tauranga
Starting soon 6:30pm every 3rd Sunday of month for a Free introduction to genuine Argentine Tango. No partner or experience required. FB:Tango In Tauranga

Athenree Homestead
Open every Sunday 12-4pm until end of March.

Atrium Art Artisan Fair
11am-3pm Locally handmade art & wares at the Black Sheep Restaurant, 21 Plummers Pt Rd, Whakamarama. Locally handmade art & wares

BOP Oodle Club
Fun social playdates for dogs. Meet up 1st Sunday of each month, Fergusson Park, Matua (Beach Road end). Gold coin donation appreciated.

Brain Watkins House
Open 2-4pm. Kauri historic house furnished with original owners belongings. Lived in by one family for 98 years. $5 adults, children free.

Enjoy Travel, New Friends?
Friendship Force could be for you! We are home-hosted overseas & internally. Meet Sundays monthly. Ph Jonathan 572 2091, Barbara 574 5711, www.friendshipforce.org.nz

Historic Village Market
17th Ave, 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month, 8am-12pm, wet or fine. A Bethlehem Te Puna Lions Project. Ph Bernie Allen 021 0422 612

Maketu Market
Every 3rd & 5th Sundays at Maketu Village Green. Set up from 6am. $10 per stall. Ph Carolyn 027 251 0388

Oropi Sunday Market
Just a 13 minute drive from Greerton, housed in the vibrant Oropi Memorial Hall, come & browse our awesome array of stalls. 1295 Oropi Rd

Otumoetai Hockey Club
Muster & open training 5-6pm at Blake park turf. New & current players welcome. Senior teams available for men & women. Ph Graeme 027 452 0600

Outdoor Bowls
Come & try outdoor bowls every Sunday from 12:30pm. Bowls supplied, refreshments available. Ph Mike 022 340 4152

Papamoa Country Music Club
Gordon Spratt Domain at 1pm. Includes afternoon tea. Come along & enjoy.

Radio Controlled Model Yachts
Sundays & Thursdays 1:30-4pm. Pond behind 22 Montego Dr Papamoa. Sailing Electron radio controlled yachts for fun. Adult beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419

Taize @ St. Georges
Join us for a quiet service based on the style of worship from the Taize Community in France. 1 Church St, 7pm. http://www.stgeorgesgatepa.org.nz/

Tauranga Spiritual Growth Centre
Join our spiritual community & hear from mediums & energy healers. 14 Norris St, every 2nd & 4th Sunday 7pm. Ph Tim 022 306 8200

The Sociables
A social group for new residents to Tauranga. We meet every 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 5pm-7pm at The Raft, Chapel St. Email merge.tauranga@gmail.com

Monday 24 February

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

Art Group Welcome Bay
Meets Lighthouse Church. 9:30-12. Relax, chat, create, no pressure. All levels of skill welcome. Ph Denis 07 544 6451

Beginner Social Dance Classes
6 Week Adult Course 8-9pm or Wed 7-8pm, Welcome Bay School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd. Ph 544 2337 or 027 322 1786

Bethlehem Indoor Bowls
New members of all ages welcome. Names in by 7:15pm for 7:30pm start. Ph John 027 654 1298