COMMUNITY NOTICES

TUESDAY

Japanese Made Easy: Free lessons for beginners and beyond, hosted by Hawke’s Bay Japan Society. 7-9pm, EIT, Room M102. Learn or practise your Japanese language skills. Japanese nationals can learn English. Info: Chieko, 844-1665.

Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday, 1pm. Nelson Park off Jull Rd. Info Peter 0220904076.

E Bike Social Riders Hawke's Bay: 10am, Pettigrew-Green Arena. Join like-minded E bike riders for rides revolving around coffee stops at a pace and distance to suit the group. Info: Facebook, Peter Shea (021 217 3456) or Charlie Davey (027 289 8717).

meets third Tuesday of each month, 7.30pm, 206 Kennedy Rd. Free two-course dinner at 6pm. For Freemasons and those interested in joining. Info: Gary, 021 899 151 or gseverinsen@xtra.co.nz

Grey Power Napier and Districts: Meets third Tuesday of each month, 1.30pm, St Columbus Church, 176 Gloucester St, Taradale. Info: Maxine (835-6495) or Bruce (844-5635).

WEDNESDAY

Girl Guiding: Taradale Guides (9-121⁄ yo) meet every Wednesday during school terms at Mahoe Hall, crn Auckland Road and York Ave. Info: girlguidingnz.org.nz/ registration/

Social Entertainers: 7pm, first Wednesday of month. Taradale RSA. Info: 845-2530 or email elaineron@xtra.co.nz

Retirement Village Hall, Balmoral St, Taradale, 7-9 pm Info Roy 844-2544 or Tony 844-226.

meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month, 7.30pm, at the Woodturners Hall, Francis Hicks St, Hastings. No fees. New and old members welcome. For mor informtaion phone Bub McBregor 022 403 2920 or Graeme Philips 0210 298 2544.

Would you like to hear people talk about their overseas experiences? The HB Travel Club meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month in the Taradale Club at 12 noon for a meal followed by a speaker talking of their travels. Fopr more information ring Don Alexander on 8448322.

meet every Wednesday 5.30 for 6pm dinner meeting, Taradale Town Hall, enquiries to secretary Ken Hunt phone 844 7772 or email ken_hunt@xtra.co.nz

at Senior Citizens Fellowship Rooms, Symons Lane, Taradale, 1st & 3rd Wednesdays each month, 5.30pm to 7pm. Toastmasters provides you with the skills and confidence to speak in front of an audience. We offer a supportive environment with positive encouragement on ways to improve your speaking and presentation skills. Contact Christine 8430561/8436680, Steve 8787350 or email baycitytoastmasters.org.nz

Meets the second Wednesday of each month at the Napier RSA for dinner at 6.30pm. Info: Clinton Green,

Napier Friendship Singers:

Ladies choir. We hold music to sing. New members required. Meet 1pm every Wednesday at kensington Village hall, Knightsbridge. See you there. Contact Jenny phone 8344 025.

Napier Arts Club: Companionship while you paint. For beginner and experienced artists. Club rooms available year-round. Frequent workshops and a library available for members’ use in every medium. 122 Vigor Brown St. Info: Doreen, 844-3606 or Glennis phone 8366339.

Bay Autism Support Group: For information contact Sharron on 0211648406 or email bayautismsupport@xtra.co.nz

every Wednesday, 6pm. Winter meet at Hawke’s Bay Lawn Tennis Club, Higgins St, Marewa and summer (daylight savings) meet at Napier City Rovers Clubrooms, Park Island. A friendly, non competitive club catering for all. Opportunity to socialise afterwith a drink. For more information email gandphulbert@gmail.com or info@runwalkhb.org.nz

firstWednesday of every month, 8pm, Paisley Stage, 17 Carlyle St, info on Facebook: me/ hawkesbaycomedy. Providing budding comedianswith a safe place to strut their stuff. Come and give standup comedy a go or enjoy being entertained.

Spiritual Development: Discussion group, noon-1pm. Info: Jo, 021 261 1457.

Parkinson's Hawke's Bay Exercise Classes: 10.30-11.30am, St Mary’s Parish Centre, Osier Rd. Essential exercise for those living with Parkinson’s. Qualified instructor. Members: $2 per class. Non-members: $5 per class. Info:

Friends of Napier Library: Are you concerned about the future of your library? Join us to ensure a great library, all library members welcome. We meet 5.15pm, 3rd Wednesday each month. Info: Susan 835 4363.

Second and fourth Wednesday each month. Spinning and associated wool craft welcome. 9.30am -noon. Info: Beryl, 843-7682.

St Francis Church, Beach Rd, Haumoana, first Wednesday of month, 7.30-9pm. Gold coin entry. Info: 835-2122.

HB AmateurWinemakers and Brewers Club: Information, free wine and beer tastings, third Wednesday ofmonth, Deaf Clubrooms, Lee Rd, Taradale. Info: 876-0312 or visit wine-and-beer-hb. org.nz

Probus Club of Ahuriri: Fourth Wednesday of the month. Fellowship and friendship for retired professional and businessmen. Westshore School Hall, 9.45am for morning tea. Info: David (845-4888) or Arthur (843-2378).

Friendship Club of Taradale: A men’s club which meets the second Wednesday each month, 9.30am at the Taradale RSA, for friendship, fun and fellowship. Info: Eric, 844-2712

Tamatea Floral Art Group: First Wednesday of the month, 7.30pm, Tamatea Community Church, York Ave. No experience necessary, just enthusiasm to meet new people and enjoy all things floral. Info: Sue, 844-4122.

Parade night every Wednesday, except during school holidays. Recruiting nights January, February and second and third terms. Headquarters: Coote Rd, ex Army Drill Hall. Info: Lt Harley

Benton, 027 367 7007 or harley. benton@cadetforces.org.nz Napier Weaving Club: From 7pm. Also Tuesdays, 10am-3pm. Club rooms, Latham St. Weaving, spinning, felting, knitting. Info: Glenis, 835-4104.

Wednesdays, 9am-5pm (Saturdays, 9am-12.30pm), Westshore School, Alfred St. Info: napiertoylibrary1@gmail.com or 021 026 06426.

Wednesdays, April-September, 7.30pm. Bowls Omarunui Club Rooms, Lee Rd, Taradale. Five tables. Info: Mark (0272745495) or Eric (844-2712). first

Wednesday of the month. Beginners welcome. Info: Alex Smith, 0224005534 or lighteningg3@gmail.com Napier Host Lions: First and third Wednesday of the month, 5.30pm, Napier RSA. Meet new friends and help your community. Mixed club. Info: secretary. napierhost@lionsclubs.org.nz.

Third Wednesday of the month, 7.30pm, 22 Lee Rd, Taradale. Learn how to make wine, beer and liqueurs. Info: Brian, 876-0313 or wine-and-beer-hb.org.nz

New to Hawke’s Bay? Meet others from various nationalities at our popular lunches and events. Info James phone 06 8359611 or Lynda 929-0033 or visit their Facebook page @newcomers lunchgrouphawke’sbay.

1pm, Onehunga Rd, Bay View. Free coaching. Info: Garry or Lynne Ravenwood, 843- 1054.