The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride is cruising through Tauranga today, after being rained off last month. The event sees The Strand abuzz this morning with finely dressed gentlefolk upon their classic and vintage-style motorcycles, united in their support of men's health.

The first cruise ship of the season the Sun Princess arrived early today, dodging the bad weather down south. The Sun Princess is expected to depart for Napier this evening. Passengers arrive on the same day as the busking festival in the downtown Mount.

Sunday 9 October

Andre Rieu Friendship Group BOP

For lovers of this music. Monthly weekend gatherings at each other's homes, garden party, group booking for cine-ma concert screening & hear the latest info. Jennifer 574 4238 E: poppet312@gmail.com

Bay Bible Fellowship/Lord's Day

Worship & communion service at Welcome Bay Primary School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd 10am. Brotherly wisdom from the book of James. 'Right priority living”. Preacher: Richard Roodt. www.bbf.net.nz

Bay City Ramblers

At the Citz Club 5pm. $15 entry.

Bingo

At Club Mt Maunganui every 1st & 3rd Sun 1-3pm.

Croquet

Every Sun, Tues & Fri at Tauranga Domain, Cameron Rd 12.45pm. Peter 571 0633

Fundraiser Concert

For Waipuna Hospice, with Hamilton Community Gospel Choir at Selwyn Ridge School Hall, Holmburn St, Welcome Bay 2-3.30pm. Cost $5. Cheryl 027 212 7079

Jaguar Enthusiasts (BOP) Club

Calling all Jaguar owners. Meet like minded drivers for outings, tours & socialising. Graham 543 4933

Let's Fly a Kite at Katikati

At Moore Park, Carisbrook Rd, Katikati 11.58am – 4pm. Bring a kite & fly it. Free family fun. John 549 4209

Papamoa Lions Club Market

Gordon Spratt Reserve, Parton Rd, Papamoa. Gates open 7am for stall holder entry.

Quakers in Tauranga

In hall behind Brain Watkins House, cnr Elizabeth St/Cameron Rd 10am for an hour of mainly silent worship followed by tea/coffee & talk. 544 0448 www.quaker.org.nz

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

Meet Sun 1.30pm & Thurs 5.30pm at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa to sail Electron & similar 3ft long yachts, for fun. Adult beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419

Tauranga Underwater Hockey

Juniors up to year 10 students & new players 5-6.15pm. Seniors Year 11 to Adult 6-7.45pm. Baywave Aquatic Centre every Sunday except holidays. Lance 027 287 4731 or 578 7573

Triumphs & other AlternativesCombining dance, visual art, clowning, design, theatrical elements & theatre craft. At Baycourt Addison Theatre 8-9.30pm. www.baycourt.co.nz