Friday 12 March

23rd Easter Book Sale
Tauranga Rotary Club book sale April 3-6 at Satara Coolstores, Mt Maunganui. Books, cassette tapes, CDs, videos, DVDs, jigsaw puzzles wanted. Delivery to Caltex Welcome Bay, Bayfair, Greerton, 14th Ave. Mobil Brookfield & Chapel St. BP Papamoa, Katikati, Te Puna. Or ph Ross 544 0817
Diabetes Helpline 571 3422
Available 24 hours every day for assistance with practical diabetes problems. Leave a message & we phone you back the same day.
Gay/Bi Mens Support Group
Do you need a trusting person to talk to? Discretion assured. For meetings & locations ph Alex 027 358 5934 a/hrs
Pyes Pa Playcentre
40th Anniversary Lunch March 20 12.30pm a special lunch for current & ex-members. To book ph Nicki 571 0806 by March 12
Sequence Dancing U3A Group
Every Fri 1pm at St Mary’s Anglican Church Hall cnr Marlin St & Girven Rd, Mt Maunganui. Shirley 572 0886
Young Mums Group
At Welcome Bay Plunket rooms 10am - 12pm. Come & meet some other younger mums in the area. Emma 544 3339

Saturday 13 March

Arataki Market
The friendliest market in town. At St Mary’s Church carpark 9am - 12.30pm. New stallholders welcome. Eftpos on site. Craft stalls, plants, gourmet cheeses, fresh seasonal produce etc. Sausage sizzle & Devonshire teas available. Claire 575 3238
Beauty for Ashes
At Otumoetai Baptist Chapel 9.30am. Rev Dr Nancy Dykes. $15 door donation. No childcare. www.beautyforashesministriesnz.org
Cactus & Succulent Soc BOP Branch
Members please note: No meeting in craft building this month. Hamilton Trip. Meet 8.30am Barkes Cnr. Share cars. Sheila 544 4043
Forest & Bird Walk
Wairongomai Bucks Rock. Great views over Waikato. Moderate/steep. Meet 8.15am at Cameron Rd/12th Ave cnr. Bring stout shoes/boots, lunch, drink, personal medication, warm clothing & wet weather gear. Kea 552 6338 or 027 512 0077
Free Workshop - “Living with Stress?”
Learn how to thrive in stressful times. At Action Potential Centre, 316 Cameron Rd 10.30-11.30am. Registration essential. Carole 021 029 18499
Friends of Tauranga City Libraries
Meet at Mount Library 2pm. Speaker: Ross Brown, well known photographer - “The World of News” & how the presentation of news has changed. All welcome.
Matua Market
Moving to Otumoetai Primary School. Bigger & better than ever. Briar 576 6605 or 027 617 2235
Messianic Meeting: Ha Derech - The Way
Sharing The Truth, The Way & The Life together. All ages & backgrounds Jew & non Jew equally welcome. Geoff or Pamela 570 1438 for details of Tauranga meetings on Saturdays 10am.
Moggies Market
Memorial Hall, Katikati. Plants, spray free home produce, local crafts, home baking & cookies, recyclables, knick knacks. Come & find a bargain. John 0274 534 050
Mt Maunganui Sequence Dance
Old time & modern sequence dance “a touch of green” at Mount Sports Centre, cnr Hull & Maunganui Rds 8-11.30pm. $8pp, members $7. Live band, good supper. All welcome. Organised by Mount Scottish Soc. Val 552 5599
Otumoetai Primary School Market
New market 1st & 3rd Sat of every month 9am - 1pm. $10 stall. Indoor & outdoor. Stalls must be set up by 8.30am. Briar 576 6605 or 027 617 2235
Pyes Pa Playcentre Open Day
March 20 10am - 12pm. Come along for a morning of free fun & find out what Playcentre is all about. Nicki 571 0806
Tauranga Farmers Market
Every Saturday 7.45am - 12pm at Tauranga Primary School cnr Cameron Rd & 5th Ave. Fresh local produce. Trixie 576 2278
Tauranga Samba
Brazilian style street drumming - free workshops (gold coin donation for venue hire). No music experience required. All instruments provided. Sat 11am - 1pm. Phil 021 075 4300 or www.taurangasamba.org
Tauranga Synchronised Swimming Club
Training from 9.30-11am every Sat at Baywave Aquatic Centre. Free trial lessons available to girls who are confident swimmers aged between 8-16. Sally 572 5140 a/hs or come prepared to give it a go.
The Giant Picnic and Family Fun Day
At The Lakes on March 20 11am-3pm (Sunday is the rain day). Free entry, free rides & great prizes to be won. Featuring the world’s largest waterslide as seen at The Tauranga Air show.

Sunday 14 March

Argentine Tango
Free 20 min intro lesson/demonstration 6pm at Merhaba, 65 The Strand. Followed by Social Tango. Sandy/Carl 574 7966 or carl@eltango.co.nz
Big Chocolate!
Church with distractions & attractions at Bethlehem Baptist Church, 90 Bethlehem Rd, Tga 2.30-4pm. Special event: Disco Fever - come dressed in your best disco outfit. Bring your friends. Includes afternoon tea. All welcome. 576 2344
Holistic Community Centre
At Legion of Frontiersmen Club, Elizabeth St West 7-9pm. $4pp. Leigh 07 218 0330
Otumoetai Hockey Club
Pre season club muster at Tauranga Hockey centre for new & existing players 5-6.30pm. Social & competitive players welcome. Caroline 576 5178 or 027 283 2153
Palm Beach Plaza Lions Market
Held 7.30am - 12.30pm. Stalls must be set up by 7.30am. Great range of goods for sale including fruit & vege, arts & crafts. $10 per car space. 0272 593 120. Next market March 28.
Petanque
Every Sun, Tues & Thurs 12.45pm for 1pm start. Cliff Rd Old Tennis/Netball Courts. Jo Ann 578 3606
Plunket
Family Fun Day. 2.5km & 5km walk & run. 9am -12pm. Registration at 8am. Entry $5pp or family $15. Fun rides, fire engine, face painting, raffles. Kulim Park, Tauranga.
Singles Mix & Mingle 45+
Coffee afternoon 2.30pm. Start the New Year enjoying the company of like minded people. Gayle 027 439 3267 or 578 1878
Tauranga Country Music Club
Meet at Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St 1pm. Special guest artist. Members a plate please. Practice night March 12 7pm. Grant 576 0434
Tauranga Jazz
At RSA Greerton 6-9pm, Tauranga Boys College Band & Self Righteous Brothers.
Theosophical Society
Discover the reconnection & reconnective healing with Karen Bell. Be introduced to the wonders of these new healing frequencies & vibrations. 2pm Yoga Centre, Elizabeth St West. $3 koha. All welcome. Karen 548 1486
Twilight Dance Single Mix & Mingle
At Classic Flyers NZ, 9 Jean Batten Drive, Tga 6-9.30pm. Meet other like minded people who love great music, dancing & conversation. $10pp. Gayle 0274 393 267
Young Classical Musicians Soc
Concert 2.30pm at St Enoch’s Church, 16th Ave, Tauranga. AGM following concert.

Monday 15 March

Argentine Tango Lessons
Free weekly beginners lessons 7pm followed by Tango practice at Merhaba 65 The Strand. Partner not necessary. Phil 021 122 4010 or phurn@xtra.co.nz
Badminton
At Tauranga Boys College Gym off Devonport Rd & 15th Ave 7-9pm, All skill levels welcome. Scoring new rules badminton. $5pp. All ages. Bring your own racquet. Colin 021 139 2598
Body & Soul Fun Fitness
Social events & guest speakers for over 50’s Mon & Fri 9.15am Greerton Hall, Cameron Rd. Tues 9.15am Wesley Church, 13th Ave. Weds 9am City Church Otumoetai Rd. First class free. Men & women welcome. Dianne 576 5031
Fire Brigade Bowling Club
Club night (bring a friend) 7.30pm. At Greerton Hall, Cameron Rd. Colin 543 0326
Fitness Leave
Tone & align your body, increase flexibility & stamina. First class free. Mon at Omokoroa Settlers Hall, Omokoroa Rd & Tues at St Johns Anglican Hall, Seddon St, Waihi. Both 9.30am. Dorothy 549 3378
Free Introduction to Tango
2 week Argentine Tango course starts April 19. Carl@eltango.co.nz or 021 280 4464 to register.
Friends of Fitness
Low impact exercises for 50s + Mon (excl Stat hols) 8.45 & 10am start. At Dance Education Centre, 228 Levers Rd off Mitchell Court driveway. 576 7885
Harmony a Plenty Barbershop Chorus
Meets every Mon 7pm at Citizens Club, 13th Ave. New members welcome. Les 574 3918
Introduction to Buddhism
Karma - the law of cause & effect. Welcome Bay Plunket rooms 7pm. All welcome. Brian 543 2777
Mainly Music
Lifezone Church, 19 Amber Cres, Judea Mon 9.20am. $3 per family. First week free. Carlene 570 1341
Martial Arts - Kids
Kids classes every Mon 4-5pm at Action Potential Centre cnr Cameron Rd & 3rd Ave, Tga. 571 0441
Meditation
Free classes Mon 7.30pm. Gain a new awareness, find peace & joy in your life. David 576 9764
Mount Badminton Club
Club night tonight 7.30-9.30pm at Mount Sports Centre, Maunganui Rd. All past & new players welcome. Janice 575 2438
Mt Maunganui RSA Chess Club
Meet every Mon at Mount RSA. Juniors 6-7.30pm. Seniors 7-10pm. Noel 579 5412
Otumoetai Indoor Bowls
Aggregate Night. Matua Primary School Hall, Clivedene St 7.15pm. Come along & give bowls a go. Karen 576 0443
Papamoa Mah Jong Club
Meet every Mon 12.30pm, Papamoa Sports Centre, Parton Rd. Entry $2. Bev 572 4127
Pilates
Monday class 6.15-7.15pm at Action Potential Centre, cnr Cameron Rd & Third Ave, Tga. All levels welcome. 571 0441
Recycled Teenagers
Gentle exercise for 50’s forwards, & injury or illness rehabilitation. Mon & Weds, Legion Hall of Frontiersmen, Elizabeth St West. Tues St Marys Church Hall, cnr Girven Rd & Marlin St. All 9am - 10.30am. Jennifer 571 1411
Sequence Dance Class
Modern sequence dance tuition & revision every Mon 1-3pm St Johns Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai. $3pp. Gordon 573 4333
St Columba Indoor Bowling Club
Progressive tonight. All bowlers welcome. Church Hall, 502 Otumoetai Rd. Names in by 7.15pm. Ron 570 1570
Tauranga Badminton Club
Mon & Weds 7.30-9.30pm at Bethlehem College Gym, Elder Lane, Bethlehem. All past & new players welcome. Sue 543 0035 or 021 194 4335
Tauranga Hearing Assn
Hearing Aid Cleaning Clinic. Members free, non members $5. 250 Chadwick Rd, Greerton. 578 6476 to book appointment
Tauranga Ladies Probus Club
Meet third Monday of month at Citizens Club cnr 13th Ave & Cameron Rd,. AGM & ‘Plastic Fantastic’. Visitors welcome. Audrie 576 0421
Te Puke Forest & Bird Meeting
“Secrets of Sand Dunes” by Pim de Monchy, Coast Care Officer for Environment BOP 7.30pm at Papamoa Library - Aihe Room.

Tuesday 16 March

Freestyle BMX Club
BMX Inc meet at Salvation Army, Cameron Rd every Tues 4.30pm (during school term). Helmets must be worn. Also run monthly road trips to SK8 parks around North Island. Club age guidelines are 11-25yrs. Paul 027 742 1756 or 021 916 571
Genesis - Women’s Group
Every Tues during school term. 10am morning tea. The Papamoa Surf Club, Papamoa Domain. Guest speaker: Zoe Richmond - Fine Linens. New members welcome. Jennifer 578 4264
Gener8r Creative Art
Every Tues 4.45-7pm at Salvation Army cnr 5th Ave & Cameron Rd, Tauranga. Guitar, drums, photography, piano & dance. Serrina 578 4264 ext 722
Inachord 4 Part Harmony
Women’s chorus meet 7pm Pillans Point School, Maxwell Rd, Otumoetai. Make friends, have fun. Irene 549 5115
Martial Arts - Brazilian Ji-Jiutsu
Every Tues 7.15-8.45pm at Action Potential Centre, cnr Cameron Rd & 3rd Ave, Tga. 571 0441
No 16 Squadron Air Training Corps
Parent Support Committee AGM 7pm at Hauraki Headquarters cnr Devonport Rd & 15th Ave, Tga. Jo 552 4095
Tango at Greers
Free social Tango dancing from 7.30pm only on the 1st & 3rd Tues each month. 1334 Cameron Rd, Greerton. Sandy/Carl 574 7966 or 021 280 4464
Tauranga Continuing Education Group
At Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga 10am start. $3pp to defray expenses. Speaker: Dr Cornel de Ronde, Geologist GNS Science – the wonders of submarine volcanoes.
Tauranga Indoor Bowls Club
Club night 7.30pm. Names in by 7.15pm. New bowlers welcome. Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St. Ron 570 1570
Tauranga Morning Badminton Club
At QEII Youth Centre, cnr 11th Ave & Devonport Rd, Tga 9-11.30am every Tues & Thurs. Free coaching. All welcome. Heather 574 0976
Tauranga Orchid Society
Monthly meeting 7.30pm at Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave. Guest speaker: Jim Gilchrist from Kawerau. Visitors welcome. Natalie 543 0847
Tauranga Toastmasters
Presidents distinguished club every Tues 7.15-9.30pm at Tauranga Lyceum Club, 1st Ave Tga. All welcome. Lani 577 0628 or email: LaniDTM@kol.co.nz
The UN: Human Race vs the Arms Race?
Find out what our bright young students think of this question. Tauranga Girls’ College, staff room 7pm for the United Nations Speech Awards. Gray 578 7119
Women’s Business Web
Monthly dinner event. Guest speaker: Diana Judge - “using your business to make a difference.” Guests & new members welcome. Book online at www.womensbusinessweb.co.nz or ph 578 0707
Yoga - Iyengar
Every Tues & Weds 5.30-7pm at Action Potential Centre, cnr Cameron Rd & 3rd Ave. 571 0441

Wednesday 17 March

City Early Start Toastmasters
The 6 F’s Club. Find out why. Meet every Weds 7-8.15am at Grindz Cafe, 1st Ave, Tga. Lani 577 0628 or email: LaniDTM@kol.co.nz
Divorce Care
Seminar/group for those suffering from the pain of divorce or separation.  Regain hope in your life. Papamoa Community Centre. 7.30 - 9.30pm. Kathryn 544 0359
Fernlands Spa Water Exercise Class
For arthritics, injury or illness rehabilitation. Taken by phase 3 cardiac instructor. At 250 Cambridge Rd 10.45-11.45am. Jennifer 571 1411
Gate Pa Indoor Bowls
Box Drawn 9 Bowl Triples (Pratt Trophy) 7.30pm. At Greerton Hall. Kevin 543 4044
Genealogy
Get-together 1.30pm at Rosemary’s place, 12 Miriana St, Maungatapu. Newcomers welcome. 544 3044
Global Hearts Exercise Group. 
Meet Weds 2pm and Fri 11am. Group activities with health education to encourage healthy & active lifestyle. Vikki 575 0470 or 027 280 0388
Meditation
Free 6 week course 10am. You can join anytime. David 576 9764
Mount Badminton Club
Social club night 7.30-9.30pm at Mount Sports Centre, Maunganui Rd. Thinking of getting back into the game? Give it a go. All past & new players welcome. Janice 575 2438
Mount Healing & Spiritual Centre
Omanu Bowling Club, Golf Rd, Mount 7.30pm. Guest speaker: Jeff Clarkson & his music. $3. All welcome. Jules 578 0777
Mount Scottish Society AGM
Held April 7 at 179 Kaitemako Rd, Welcome Bay 7.30pm. All sequence dancers & supporters welcome.
Orange City Square & Round Dance Club
Weds Plus level, Thurs basic & mainstream, Fri advanced. 7.30pm. 543 1063
Otumoetai Toastmasters
Friendly meetings 7.20pm Weds, St George’s Church Hall, Church St, Gate Pa. Gain confidence & skills to speak out. Visitors welcome. John 577 9717 a/hs
Papamoa Garden Circle
AGM meeting 1.30pm in the Tohora Room, Papamoa library community centre, Gravatt Rd. Guest speaker from Environment BOP - on her trip to visit gardens in Israel. New members & visitors welcome. Pa 575 4591
Public Meeting
“Is GE coming to a pantry or paddock near you?” Come & hear GE Free NZ’s spokesperson Claire Bleakley. The latest news regarding genetic engineering in NZ. At Wesley Church, 13th Ave, Tauranga 7pm.
Salvation Army Meeting
For all women every Weds 10am morning tea, 10.30am meeting at Salvation Army, cnr Cameron Rd & 5th Ave, Tga. Guest speaker: Zoe Richmond - Fine Linens. New members welcome. Jennifer 578 4264
Scottish Country Dancing
Weds 7.30pm at Senior Citizens Hall, Maunganui Rd. Fri 7.30pm at Papamoa Primary School Hall, Dickson Rd. 544 0839
Tauranga Breast Cancer Support Service
Patient lunch, for support & information 12pm at 56 Christopher St, Tauranga. Speaker: Suzanne Harrison, travel assistance coordinator from Tauranga Hospital - benefits & subsidies when undergoing cancer treatments. All welcome. Julie 571 3346 or email: bcsstga@clear.net.nz
Tauranga Bridge Club
Learn to play bridge Weds 1pm & 7.30pm at 252 Ngatai Rd. Norm 576 5022
Walking Group
Age Concern walking group meets 10am at Palmers Garden Centre, Welcome Bay. All welcome. 578 2631

Thursday 18 March

Anxiety Support Group
Meet 1-2pm, CAN Trust office, 4 Roys Rd, Greerton. 579 9890
Community Bible Study International
Meet 9.50am - 12pm, 14th Ave Bible Centre, cnr Burrows St & 14th Ave. Study: Genesis. All welcome. Alan 576 5892
Fitness League
Benefit from low impact exercise to music. All ages & abilities. 9.30am City Baptist Church Hall, cnr 13th Ave & Cameron Road or 10am Katikati Memorial Hall. Pam 549 4799 or 021 1177170
Forest & Bird Walk
Otanewainuku. Moderate/steep but short. Optional Rimu loop walk. Meet 9.15am at Countdown Cameron Rd. Bring walking shoes, lunch, drink, personal medication, warm clothing, wet weather gear. Janet 544 5362
Free Refresher Course
For the mature road user (formerly Safe with Age). Have fun while you catch up for all the Road Rule Changes made over the years. Dates available – March 18, April 30, May 20, June 17. Age Concern Tauranga 578 2631
Greerton Indoor Bowling Club
Names in by 7.15pm. Starts 7.30pm. Club night. Sally 571 8914
Keynotes 4 Part Harmony
Womens chorus meet Thurs 6.45pm at Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave. Sing for fun & health. Anne 579 9319
Martial Arts - Ninpo Taijutsu
Adults classes every Thurs 6.30-8pm at Action Potential Centre cnr Cameron Rd & 3rd Ave, Tga. Beginners welcome. 571 0441
Mount Art Group
Mini exhibition & open day 10am - 2pm at St Peter’s Parish Hall, Victoria Rd, Mount. Meet members of the Art Group & see them at work & enjoy their display. Visitors & those interested in joining group welcome. Elise 575 9851
Tauranga Heart Support Group
Fun easy exercise, social events & guest speakers for those with or at risk of heart disease, diabetes etc. Thurs 9.30-10.45am City Church, Otumoetai Rd. Men & women welcome. Dianne 576 5031

Friday 19 March

23rd Easter Book Sale
Tauranga Rotary Club book sale April 3-6 at Satara Coolstores, Mt Maunganui. Books, cassette tapes, CDs, videos, DVDs, jigsaw puzzles wanted. Delivery to Caltex Welcome Bay, Bayfair, Greerton, 14th Ave. Mobil Brookfield & Chapel St. BP Papamoa, Katikati, Te Puna. Or ph Ross 544 0817
Diabetes Helpline 571 3422
Available 24 hours every day for assistance with practical diabetes problems. Leave a message & we phone you back the same day.
Gay/Bi Mens Support Group
Do you need a trusting person to talk to? Discretion assured. For meetings & locations ph Alex 027 358 5934 a/hrs
Like Minds
Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St, Tga. Open 7pm for 7.30pm start. Guest speaker: Jan Davies - Transmission Meditation. All welcome. George or Zandra 542 4026
Pyes Pa Badminton
At Aquinas College Action Centre 6.30-9pm. All skill levels welcome. New rules badminton. $5pp. All ages. Racquets available. 021 139 2598
Sequence Dancing U3A Group
Taught every Fri 1pm at St Mary’s Anglican Church Hall cnr Marlin St & Girven Rd, Mt Maunganui. Shirley 572 0886
Twilight Gala
Matua School (Levers Road) 4.30 – 7pm. Food, rides, stalls, music, family fun galore.
U3A Tauranga
Wesley Church, 13th Ave, Tauranga 10am. Guest speakers: Don Merton, ornithologist - The Little Black Robin. Angela Dold - Memoirs of a Motelier. $3 at door. All welcome.