REGULAR EVENTS:
500 Cards Every Monday starting from 7:30pm at the Te Puke Bridge Clubrooms, Queen Street, Te Puke. Everyone welcome. Phone Gloria 573 7568.
Te Puke Community Care, Social Work Support, ACC & WINZ approved Counsellors available by appointment at the Community Care Centre, 100 Jellicoe Street. Phone 573 5614.
Advocacy - Social workers available daily at Community Care Centre, 100 Jellicoe Street. Phone 573 5614.
Ante Natal Classes run four times a year by Te Puke Parents Centre. For more information phone Lynley on 573 7211.
Arthritis Clinic. 1st Wednesday every month. Arthritis NZ Educator will be holding a free clinic offering information, advice andassistance with equipment, exercise and self management techniques. For an appointment please phone Te Puke Community Health on 573 0009.
Asthma Centre Clinic. 2nd Tuesday afternoon of every month at Te Puke Community Health Centre. Free appointments are available with Asthma Educators for advice and assistance with equipment, exercise and self-management plans. Enquiries to 577 6738.
BA5 Business Networking for businesses based around the Te Puke area. Meet 4th Wednesday each month at different venues. Free, swap business cards, make contacts and do business. Enquiries to Kathy Webb 579 6503.
Baby & You Classes for parents with babies 0 - 3 months. Run 4 times a year by Te Puke Parents Centre. Covers child development, crying, sleeping and feeding, baby massage, first aid, CPR and more. Form a playgroup with other parents also. Phone Trish 573 4785.
Black Dragon Jujitsu Academy Fairhaven Primary School Hall. 12 years or older. Improve your fitness, learn a martial art. Tuesday 7pm - 8:30pm. Phone 027 303 1915 or 027-303-1915.
B.O.P. Orchid Society meets at1:30pmevery 2nd Sunday of the month, att he Masonic Lodge,18 Oxford Street, Te Puke. Enquiries to Wilma on 542 2243.
Bolivia. Every Thursday 1pm at Te Puke Bowling Club. New players welcome. Phone Nola on 573 5496.
2008 Bridge Tuition Programme To be held at our Club rooms in Queen Street. Beginners Lessons. Period of 10 weeks: Beginning 13th February
10 Lessons for $10 System: Weak No Trump – Five Card Major
Contact: Cecily Munro PH 579 9122 Tutor: Christine Gibbons
Budget Advisors available Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at Community Care Centre,100 Jellicoe Street. Phone 573 5614.
Bunny’s Karaoke at the Highway Bar, Fridays from 8pm till late.
Cargo Shed, Dive Crescent, Tauranga, a cultural heritage centre which local artists and organizations can use as a work location, for training opportunities and the display and sale of products. Market open to the public every Saturday and Sunday from 10am - 4pm. Enquiries to Rodelle 577 6244.
Caring for Carers , NZ Family and Foster Care Federation. Contact Sue Iti. Phone 542 0074 or e-mail paul.sue.iti@xtra.co.nz .
Children/Parenting: Te Puke Methodist Kids Club "S Club 7 of Te Puke" meets at 5pm on the last Friday of the month at the Methodist Church, Oroua Street, Te Puke. Under 9 years finish at 6:30pm. 9 years - Year 6 finish at 7:30pm. Phone Veronica 533 1589
Choices With Fries. Having difficulties with your teenager? A programme for both parent and teenager. For more information contact James Family at the Hillier Centre. Phone 575 9709. Spaces limited.
Citizens Advice Bureau - Justice of the Peace now available on Wednesday from 9am - 11:30am at 38 Hamilton Street, Tauranga, or phone 578 1592.
Clay Target Shooting at the Tauranga Clay Target Club. Phone John on 573 4473.
Coffee & Crafts – 9.30 – 11.30 each Thursday at Station Lounge, Te Puke Baptist Church. Bring your own craft or join a class. $2 door charge. All welcome.
Coffee Zone. Mothers with preschoolers have a coffee while kids play. Wednesdays 10am - 11:30am, at St Paul’s Church, 242 Dickson Road, Papamoa. Contact Sarah at the Papamoa Community Support Centre on 542 3752.
Community Bible Study International at14th Avenue Gospel Centre, Cnr Burrows & 14th Ave, Tauranga at 10am. All welcome. For further information phone Len or Jean at 544 2252.
Craft Market at the Memorial Hall, Jellicoe Street between 9am-1pm. Crafts, nick-nacks, food etc
Deidre’s Sequence Dance Classes every Monday from 1:45pm - 3:45pm at St John’s Church, Bureta Road, Tauranga. Beginners onwards. Also on the 1st & 4th Tuesdays of every month, just turn up. Phone 570 1089.
Creative Te Puke Forum Meets first Wed of each month. 7pm at Constables Gallery, Commerce Lane Te Puke
Exercise Class Methodist Church Hall, Oroua Street, Te Puke. Thursdays from 1pm. Have fun, keep fit. Suits all ages and levels. Contact Sylvia 573 7656 or Ruth 533 2082. Exercise Classes Monday & Friday at Bayfair from 9am - 10am. Phone 542 1678.
Family Support Services Social workers available daily at the Community Care Centre, 100 Jellicoe Street. Phone 573 5614.
First Aid. Free. The New Zealand Red Cross, in partnership with the Bay Of Plenty Polytechnic, is running free first aid courses for non profit and voluntary organizations. These courses are NZQA accredited and OSH approved. Phone Red Cross on 578 6987 for more information.
Free Quiz Night at Molly O’Connor’s Bar, Te Puke Hotel. Every Wednesday from 7:30pm. Bring a can for the Foodbank.
Friends of the Family Playgroup Every Tuesday from 9am - 12noon, at the Anglican Church Hall. Come down and join the fun. Ph Pam 021-078-9156.
Gemini Nursing Services are commencing a FREE nursing service at the Te Puke Community Care Centre, 100 Jellicoe St, Te Puke on Mondays starting 26th February, from 9am - 4pm weekly. No appointment necessary. An experienced registered nurse will be available to discuss and assist you with your health concerns. Ph 573-5614 or 027-211-1958. An initiative of the Western Bay Primary Health Organisation.
Girls And Guys Squash Thursdays from 9:45am at the Te Puke Squash Club. Come have a hit, meet other members and have some fun.
Grief Counsellor is available by appointment at the Community Care Centre, 100 Jellicoe Street. Phone 573 5614.
Growing Through Grief Te Puke A peer support programme for children and young people who are missing someone important in their daily life. Ph Claire for more information 573-7159
Harmony-A-Plenty Barber Shop Chorus meet Monday evenings 7pm at Tauranga Citizens Club, Cnr 13th Ave and Cameron Road, Tauranga. Come and give it a go!! Phone Les 574 3918.
Home Computer Club Computer enthusiasts meet to share knowledge & experience. At Arts & Crafts Centre, Elizabeth St West. Last Sunday of each month. From 10am - approx 3pm. $3 door charge. Visitors welcome. Ph 544-2067 or 571-4941.
Housie at Te Puke RSA every Wednesday at 6:30pm. All Welcome.
Inachord Upbeat women’s 4-part harmony chorus, varied vocal styles. Meets 7pm Tuesday Pillans Point School, Maxwell Road. New members welcome. Phone Sabine on 577 0455 or Brenda 574 3918.
Indoor Bowls at St Patrick’s Parish Hall, Beatty Ave, Te Puke every Wednesday from 7:20pm. All welcome. Phone 573 7036.
Jenmar Jigsaw Puzzle Club. Open Mondays to Wednesdays 12 noon to 5pm. Contact Margaret 542-3297 or 021-231-0919
Keynotes Chorus. Do you enjoy singing and would like to join a group of women who sing Acapella 4 part harmony plus other styles? Only pre requisite is ability to hold a tune. Rehearsals at the Methodist Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave Tauranga. Tuesday from 6:45pm. Enquiries to Sylvia 573 8462.
Learn To Dance Te Puke. Fun for the whole family. Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep, Rumba. St Patrick’s Hall, Beatty Ave, Te Puke. 7:30pm - 9:30pm every Monday. $2 cover charge. Phone Dudley 573 6811.
Leisure Marching - Adult members required for this non-competitive activity. Practices at various locations and times. Join a team for fitness, fun and friendship. Phone: Yvonne 571 8658 or Frances 544 1318.
Life Skills Course at Maketu Community House. Working with families entitlements, budgeting, smart shopping/cooking, parenting, direction back into the workforce. For more details contact the Community Care Centre. Phone 573 5614.
Line Dancing Classes in Te Puke. Held in the Baptist Church Gym, corner Station Road and Malyon Street, every Tuesday from 7pm - 8:30pm. Come and join the fun. Further details contact Brenda 573 4223.
Line Dancing every Tuesday & Thursday from 9:30am - 11:30am at Senior Citizens Hall, Jocelyn Street, Te Puke. Phone 574 8711.
Maketu Garden Club held 3rd Monday each month. Enquiries to G Doggett 533 2131 or J Claude 533 2208.
Marlin Probus Club, Mt Maunganui meet 2nd Monday of each month for petanque, 500 cards, walking, golf, coach trips etc. For further info phone Ron 572 2532 or Ray 574 4053.
M.E. Support Group (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) by appointment at the Community Care Centre,100 Jellicoe Street. Phone 573 5614.
Meditation with Sahaja Yoga Pure Meditation. New Classes - No Charge. Mondays 7:30pm, Tuesdays 10:30am at Brookfield. Phone David or Trisha on 576 9764.
Mt Maunganui Rotary meets every Tuesday at the Mt Golf Club, Fairway Ave, Omanu. 5:30pm fellowship for 6pm start. Membership open to both men and women, enquiries welcome. Phone Bev 572 4127 or Kevin 572 1283.
Om Yoga - Beginner's Yoga Class. Improve your flexibility, build strength and relax after a long day. All new students welcome. Wear loose, comfortable clothing, bring a mat, 2 blankets and water. Tuesdays at the
Paengaroa Care and Craft 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month from 10am – 12.30pm at Paengaroa Hall. All welcome. Phone Marie on 533 1257.
Paengaroa Indoors Bowls club every Monday at 7:15pm at Paengaroa Hall. Enquiries to Alan - 578 0222.
Papamoa Crackajack Twilight Bowls. Parton Rd. Every Wed 6 – 8pm. Names in by 5.45pm. New players welcome. Casual wear, flat shoes, bowl avail. Sausage sizzle - $5, Ph Daphne 572-2992.
Papamoa 500 Card Club meets Thursdays at St Paul’s Co-operating Church, Dickson Street, Papamoa, starting at 1pm.Singles and couples welcome for friendly chat and cards. Phone Iris 542 0691.
Papamoa Community Centre (Papamoa Library) 5:30 - 7:00pm (February 20th - April 3rd). Drop-in $10 per class. Contact Melanie. Phone 574 3841 or 021 116 6010 for more information.
Papamoa Country Music Club - meets 4th Sunday in the month, at Papamoa Sport and Recreation Centre, Gordon Spratt Reserve, Parton Rd at 1pm. Ph Cathy 542-3200.
Papamoa Branch of Genealogy
Meetings held 2nd Monday of each month in the Tohora Room, Papamoa Library Centre 9-30am to 2-30pm. Next meeting will be held on Monday 11 August. Modest door charge. BYO lunch.Tea/coffee provided. Interesting speakers. Plenty of research material available.Contact Betty 572 1361 for further information. Also, Genealogy Chat Group meets in Tohora Room, Papamoa Library 1-00pm to 4-00pm. Next meeting will be on Monday 25 August. Great for beginners and those needing help. Contact Daphne Friis 575 4674.
Papamoa Lions Market held on the 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month at Papamoa Plaza Grounds. For more information phone Brian 542 2109.
Papamoa Outdoor Summer Bowls Parton Road. Club days Wednesday & Sunday 1pm. New members welcome. Casual wear, bowls available. Contact Daphne on 572 2992
Papamoa Outdoor Winter Bowls rollup every Sunday at 1pm. New members & members from other clubs welcome. Bowls avail. Ph Daphne 572-2992.
Papamoa Senior Indoor Bowls Friday at Papamoa Community Sports Hall, Parton Road. Names in not later than 12:45pm. $3 door charge. New members welcome. Phone Joan 542 4427.
Papamoa Surf Lifesaving Club Junior Surf for 5 - 13 years at the surf lifesaving clubrooms, Papamoa Domain. Any enquires phone Ailsa on 542 2122.
Papamoa Toy Library,242 Dickson Road for children 0 - 5 years. No waiting list at present. Phone Cathy 542 1614 for enquiries or check out this website: www.papamoatoylibrary.org.nz .
Parenting Apart. New to Papamoa. Tools & information for separated parents. Couples attend separate sessions. Free of charge. 19 & 26 Feb. 19 & 26 March. 10am to 12noon. Phone 542 3752
Parenting Toolbox 6 – 12 years. With the right skills anyone can be a great parent. Dynamic programme for parents of children aged 6 – 12. Phone 542 3752
Plunket Playgroup/Coffee Group Tuesdays 9:30am - 11:30am at the Church of the Open Door (Bright Beginnings), 188 Dickson Road, Papamoa. All Welcome. Gold coin donation. Phone Jenny 574 6558.
Pongakawa Playcentre Phone 533 3250 Old Coach Road, next to Pongakawa School. Monday – Thursday 12.15pm – 2.45pm. All welcome. 16 areas of play plus large grassy area. Phone Maria 533 3597 or Victoria 533 4237
Problem Gambling Clinic available by appointment at the Community Care Centre, 100 Jellicoe Street. Phone 573 5614.
Probus Papamoa meet on the 1st Wednesday of the month from 11am - 2pm at Papamoa Sports. Phone 542 0180.
Prostate Awareness and Support Society meet on the last Monday of each month in the Cancer Society Rooms, Cnr Fraser Street and 14th Ave, Tauranga from 1:30pm. Phone 542 4177.
Pukehina Surf Rescue - Junior Surf. Sundays from 10:30am - 12:30pm. Lifeguard training at 11am. New members welcome. Sausage sizzle from 12pm.
Radio Controlled Model Yachts Meet Sun & Wed, 1:30-4pm, to race ELECTRON class yachts in the pond system adjacent to Montego Drive and Laguna Key, Papamoa. Visitors and new members welcome. Ph Geoff (07 5724128) or Graham (07 5725419)
Recovery From Postnatal Distress. A new five week programme helping mothers overcome PND. A free group transport is available at Papamoa Community Support Centre. Phone Tracey 542 3752.
Relationship Services Relationship Counsellor available every Tuesday at the Community Care Centre, 100 Jellicoe Street. Phone 573 5614.
Rotary Club of Mount Maunganui meet Tuesdays at the Mt Golf Club, Fairway Ave, Omanu at 5:30pm fellowship for 6pm start. Visiting Rotarians and partners welcome. Enquiries phone Bev 572 4127 or Kevin 572 1283.
Scrapbooking Beginners Classes. Tuesday evenings from 7:30pm - 9:30pm and Wednesday from 12pm - 2pm. Phone Tina 573 7724 for bookings.
Speaker: Frank Watt - "Around the World Sailor". We are an international travel and hosting group, with membership throughout the BOP. All members and intending members welcome. Please contact Clive Ph: 5490960 or Russell Ph: 5766915
Steam Train Rides - Memorial Park, Sat 10th & Sun 11th, 9:30am - 4:30pm. Phone Ron: 577 9403 for further details.
Table Tennis Papamoa
Club meets weekly at Papamoa School Hall, Dickson Rd, Weds 7.30pm to 10pm
(from 21 May). Ph John 572-0129
Table Tennis - Are you interested in forming a new Table Tennis Club in Te Puke? Open to all ages. Phone 573 7179.
Taekwondo (Official Olympic Sport) starting age 6 years and over at the Te Puke Intermediate School Hall every Tuesday & Thursday from 5:30pm - 7pm and at Papamoa Primary School Hall on Sunday afternoons from 1:30pm - 3pm. Second night will follow. Master Eruera Wilson. Enquiries to Brown Wilson on 5734681.
Taoist Tai Chi at Settlers Lounge or Pioneer Room at the Te Puke Memorial Hall. Classes on Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays. For times contact Jan 021 303 323 or George 573 5329.
Tauranga Multiple Birth Group runs a play group for families of multiples at the Otumoetai Plunket Rooms, Otumoetai Road, Tauranga, on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 10am - 12pm. Gold coin donation is appreciated. Enquiries to Lyn on 570 1503 or Keri on 572 3385.
Tauranga Miscarriage Support Group - For women who have experienced early pregnancy loss. First Monday of each month. 7pm to 9pm at Papamoa Support Centre. Phone 542 3752.
Tauranga Samba - Brazilian style street drumming. Free beginners workshops 11am - 1pm every Saturday. Phone Phil on 579 2506. See www.taurangasamba.org for location map.
Tauranga Slot Car Club - cheapest and fastest motor racing in the world. Sunday afternoons. Contact Errol on 544 4901 or Craig on 573 9515.
Tauranga Social Badminton - all year round, Sundays & Tuesdays in the Memorial Hall from 7pm onwards. $3 per person per night (15 years and over). Contact 021 121 1520.
Teddy Bears - a get together of bear-makers from 10am - 3pm, 3rd Friday of every month. Phone Wendy on 573 4465 for more details.
Te Puke Amateur Radio Club Inc. ZL1IB meets at its Clubrooms at the Te Puke Holiday Park, State Highway 2 every Saturday at1pm. Most modes of Amateur Radio in operation including Computer modes as well. Enquiries phone 533 1029.
Te Puke Art Society at Constable’s Gallery. Opening hours: Monday - Porcelain Painters 9:30am - 12pm.Tuesday - Quilters 9:30am - 3pm.Thursday - Artists 9:30am - 3pm and later 7pm - 9pm for Potters. Heather Pearce Pottery Classes - Wednesday 1pm - 3pm. New members welcome. Phone 573 4658 or 573 7135 or 573 8954.
Te Puke Athletics Wednesdays at Litt Park from 5:45pm. Pre-schoolers - 14 years. All welcome. Enquiries to Mark 573 7587.
Te Puke Bowling Club - Ladies Day: Tuesdays & Thursdays. Men’s Day: Wednesdays. Mixed: Fridays & Saturday. Enquiries to 573 5525.
Te Puke Bridge Club enquiries phone 573 6534.
Te Puke Business & Professional Women meet 3rd Monday of each month 5.30pm at Molly O’Connors. Ph Jane 573-7510 or Jan 573-8567.
Te Puke Catholic Women’s League meets 2nd Monday every month from 1pm at St. Patrick’s Hall, Beatty Ave. Enquiries to 573 8481.
Te Puke Country Music Club meets 3rd Sunday of every month. 1pm at Saint Pats Hall. Phone Alma 573-7062
Te Puke Care & Craft For seniors, housebound, lonely, new friends, new faces, new interests, light activities, outings. Morning tea and light lunch. Wed mornings, Senior Citizens Hall. Phone Fiona 573 8586
Te Puke Embroidery Group meets 1stand 3rd Monday at members homes from 10am - 11:45am. New members welcome. Phone Vonnie on 573 9876.
Te Puke Forest & Bird. Contact Neale Blaymires on 573 7345
Te Puke Fruit growers Association general meeting with interesting and topical guest speakers is held on the 4th Wednesday evening of every month at 7.30pm at Hort Research, 412, No.1 Road. New members welcome. Enquiries to Sandyon 573 3995.
Te Puke Garden Club meets 3rdThursday of each month from 1:15pm at St Patrick’s Church Hall, Te Puke. Phone 573-9066.
Te Puke Lyceum Club – Social gatherings, Mah Jong, Choir, Out & About, Garden & Reading Circles. Palmer Place. Ph Irene 573 6992
Te Puke Parents Centre Antenatal & Postnatal Classes Free Antenatal Classes throughout the year. Baby and You Course. Starts October. Contact 573 5465
Te Puke Rotary meet Mondays at 5:30pm for 6pm meal. New members, men or women, welcome to this international organization. Phone Bevin 573 5550.
Te Puke R.S.A. Darts Club meet on Tuesdays. New members welcome.
Te Puke Senior Citizens Club meet Tuesdays & Fridays from 12:45pm - 3:30pm. New members welcome. $15 annual subscription. Bowls, 500, etc. Phone 573 7721.
Te Puke Small bore Shooting on Mondays from 7pm. All welcome.
Te Puke Toastmasters Public Speaking made easy. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. From 7.30pm at Constable’s Gallery. Phone Laurie on 574 6317 or Bo on 537 9098.
Te Puke Toy Library, Jocelyn St, next to Plunket Rooms. Tues & Sat 10 - 12pm. New Librarian Evelyn 533 1991
The Friendship Group meets every Thursday at 10am at St Pauls Church, 242 Dickson Rd., Papamoa. Morning tea, crafts, games. Ph Margaret 542-1633 or Elma 574-8993.
The Kauri Centre “A Day Programme for Seniors” Thursday’s 9am – 4pm at Senior Citizens Hall, 37 Jocelyn St, Te Puke. Mon, Tues,Fri at Papamoa at Evans Rd Church 9am – 4pm.
Dance and Music
Toughlove Support Group Tuesday mornings 10am – 12noon at the Community Care Centre, 100 Jellicoe Street, Te Puke. Phone 573 5614.
Toughlove. Looking for solutions to family problems? You are not alone. Come and meet Tuesday mornings from 9:30am - 11:30am at the Papamoa Community Support Centre, 1 Dickson Road. No charge. Phone 542 3752.
Under Children/Parenting:
“Friends of the Family Play Group. 9.30am to 11.45am every Tuesday, Anglican Church Hall, Corner Jocelyn and Queen Streets, Te Puke. Free. All welcome. Enquiries Paula 573-5546.
Union of Fathers Support Group for fathers going through Family Court. Wednesdays from 7:30pm at the Tauranga R.S.A. Library. Everyone welcome. Phone 928 4323.
Vincent House Trust 78 No 3 Road, Te Puke. Phone 533 2343.
Weekly exercise classes and meeting in Te Puke for those with Parkinsons Disease. For further information contact Jolene 574 8120.
Widows and widowers support and fellowship group. Enquiries to Kathy on 573 7914.
Women on Wheels - Te Puke Ladies Biking, meet every Monday at Kiwi 360 entrance at 9am for a group social ride. Biking elsewhere last Wednesday of Month.
Yoga Community Class. Tuesdays 6pm - 7pm at Arataki School Hall, Kaimanawa Street. Call Melanie 575 2790 or check out this website: www.meditation.co.nz.
Youthline B.O.P. Every Monday from 7pm - 10pm. Phone 578 9267. Outside of these hours please phone TOLL FREE on 0800 376 633. “We hear you”.
Zen Do Kai – Martial Arts for men, women and children. Mondays and Wednesdays at Arataki School Hall. First three sessions free then $25 per month single or $35 family. Phone 542 3752.
More information on Te Puke can be found on www.tepuke.co.nz or listen to Te Puke's 92.9 Kiwi FM.