Morning Sunners! After a sunny start to the long weekend, Anniversary Day is looking a little less stunning. But there are plenty of activities to get you out and about in the Bay.

After the Mount Maunganui senior squad defended their title at the Surf Life Saving New Zealand Eastern Regional Championship, the Mount will once again play host for the 2016 Representative Challenge and Surf Boat Challenge today.

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The 2016 New Zealand Representative Challenge is based around a comprehensive competition programme conducted over one day of high-level racing while representing one of the following areas: Otago, Canterbury, Capital Coast, Taranaki, Hawkes Bay, Gisborne, Bay of Plenty, Northern.

An overall point score will be maintained with the winner being declared the 2016 New Zealand Representative Challenge Champions.

The action begins at Mount Main Beach at 9am.

Monday 1 February

Beginner Bokwa Workshop

A fun fitness class, available to all levels of fitness, young & not so young. Katikati War Memorial Hall 10.30-11.15am. Free.

Bitz & Bobz Op Shop

Mon - Fri at 82 2nd Ave 9am - 4pm & Sat 9am - 1pm. Volunteers & good quality saleable items greatly appreciated. 579 9039

Body & Soul Fun Fitness

For over 50's, social events & guest speakers. Mon (no class Feb 1) & Fri Greerton Hall Cameron Rd. Tues Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave. Weds City Church cnr Otumoetai Rd/Sherwood St. Thurs at Tauranga Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St behind Pak n Save. All classes 9.15-10.15am. First class free. For men & women. Dianne 576 5031 ‘Qualified Sport & Physical recreation instructor'.

Citizens Advice Bureau

For free, confidential information and advice about anything call in Monday-Friday 9am-5pm 38 Hamilton Street, Tauranga or Freephone 0800 367 222 or 578 1592. Justice of the Peace Service every Mon 1-4pm, Weds & Thurs 9am-11.30am. Migrant Clinics Tues - Fri 1pm-4pm. – All welcome no appointment necessary.

Civic Choir Tauranga

Restarts today - every Monday at Wesley Church, 13th Ave, Tauranga 7.30pm. www.taurangacivicchoir.org.nz or Heather 575 9092

Fitness League

Ladies 50 plus exercise with dance to music. Improve posture, energy, toned body, increase strength & fun. Every Mon at Greerton Senior Citizens Hall, 39 Maitland St 9.30-10.30am. Gloria 573 4429

Fitness League

Safe effective, low impact fun exercise set to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed for women of all ages & abilities. First class free. Every Mon at Settlers Hall Omokoroa 9.30am & Tues St Johns Anglican Church Waihi 9.30am. Dorothy 549 3378

Friends of the Library

No meeting at Tauranga Library in February. Next meeting March 7. Betty 542 4322

Harmony a Plenty Barbershop Chorus

Every Mon at Bethlehem Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd 7pm. New members welcome. Wilf 571 5576 or www.harmonyaplenty.co.nz

Meditation Group

Free classes Mon 10am & Weds 7.30pm. Find peace, spiritual awareness & the meaning of your life. David 576 9764

Meditation & See What Unfolds

Every Mon 7-9pm with Kevin Reed. A variety of meditation techniques & spiritual discussion. Join in. Kevin 578 7205 or www.psychiccafe.nz

Missing things in Conversation?

Come to a 1:1 session or join a weekly support group to learn about how to manage the hearing difficulties you are experiencing. Topics include, hearing evaluation, communication strategies, tinnitus, possible funding. Groups for singles & couples with a trained Hearing Therapist. Angeline 927 6324

Mount Chess Club

Mondays at St Thomas More Church, 17 Gloucester Rd 1-4pm. The only place you can play standard length chess in Tauranga. $3 per session. Sets, boards, clocks & refreshments provided. Bob/Vic 575 5845 or 0274 786 282

Overindulged During the Holidays?

Need help with your diabetes? Free confidential advice & support available. 571 3422

Recycled Teenagers

Gentle exercise for 50's forwards, & injury or illness rehabilitation. Mon & Weds, 14 Norris St, Tauranga Senior Citizens Club, behind Pak n Save. Tues at St Mary's Church Hall, Girven Rd. All 9 - 10.30am. Classes taken by qualified instructor. First class free. Jennifer 571 1411

Tauranga Creative Fibre

Every Mon at Arts Centre, Elizabeth St from 9.30am. Spinning, weaving, felting, knitting, crochet & more. Learn & share in a mutually supportive club. Also on Thurs evening twice a month. Shirley 577 0188

Tauranga Heart Support Group

Low impact group exercise class for those with or at risk of heart disease. Every Mon at St Enoch's Church Hall, 16th Ave & every Thurs at City Church, Otumoetai. Both 9.30-10.30am. $4pp includes light refreshment. Hannah (Clinical Exercise Physiologist) 0508 227 342

Tauranga Rock n Roll Club Inc

Club night every Mon at Tauranga RSA, Cameron Rd 7pm. A relaxed, social evening of dancing. Members $3, non $5. Visitors welcome. Checkout FB. Trina 576 7461 after 5pm.

Tauranga Senior Citizens Club

Cards, 500 & Bridge Mon & Thurs. Indoor Bowls Tues, Weds & Sat at 14 Norris St, behind Pak n Save 1-4pm. Register by 12.45pm. $2 includes afternoon tea. New members welcome.

Tauranga UFO & Paranormal Soc

Meet in hall behind Historic House cnr Cameron Rd & Elizabeth St 7.30pm. Door $3 inc cuppa. All welcome. Ian 578 5373