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Abbeyfield WBoP Annual
Mainly Music Ōmokoroa Pavilion 9 30am in term times $4 per family Tamryn on 576 5387
Pahoia Creative Fibre Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesdays at 10am Learn to spin, weave, felt, knit, crochet and more
Call Alison 022 0849 348
Tai Chi 9 30-10 30am Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall
Contact Marilyn on 027 630 4063 or Anne 548 0763
Keep on your Feet strength & balance for older adults 10 15-11 15am Catholic Church Hall, 89 Beach Road, Katikati Sharnie 021 111 8617
Keep on your Feet seated fitness for older adults 11 30-noon Catholic Church Hall, 89 Beach Road, Katikati Sharnie 021 111 8617
Justice of the Peace clinic at Waihī Beach
Library 11am-noon
Waihī Beach Bowls at Memorial RSA Bowling Club Roll-up, names in by 12 30 for 1 o ’clock start All welcome Bowls and coaching available Contact 021 0220 4040, 027 863 1349, waihibeachbowls@gmail com
Ōmokoroa Bowling Club 12 30 to 4pm
30 Hamurana Road Beginners and visitors welcome $5 Ph 021 255 6415
Mahjong Circle 1pm at the Ōmokoroa Sports
Pavilion, Western Avenue Call Denise on 548 1385 or Margaret 548 2126
Wise & Wonderful Arts & crafts, games and afternoon tea for seniors Pick up and drop off available in Katikati area 1 30-3pm at Katikati
Community Centre Gold coin Contact 549 0399 or info@katikaticommunity nz
Teen Advisory Board Plan promote and implement programs and events for teens
Year 7 to 13 students 3 30-4 30pm during the school term at Pātuki Manawa
Gentle Yoga at Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall
4–5 30pm One free trial class Contact: Karin 548 1787 or baysyoga@xtra co nz
Ōmokoroa Tennis Club 6-8pm Contact Sharon Parker on 027 261 9517
Ōmokoroa Indoor Bowls 6 30pm for 7pm play Ōmokoroa Settler’s Hall Contact Ruth Hamilton 571 1564 Katikati Toy Library 6 30pm-8pm at the back of the Christian Centre on Henry Rd, Katikati
FB: ‘Katikati Toy Library’, text 027 551 5589 or E: katikatitoylibrary@gmail com
Wednesdays
Kaimai Ramblers day tramp Good standard of fitness required, boots recommended Call Lisa 021 044 6449 or Kevin 021 0200 6306
Homewood Park Tennis Club 9am start 30A Park Road, Katikati New members welcome Phone Cushla 027 414 2587
Pilates Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall 9 15-10 15
Contact Claudia 021 192 7706
Community Tai Chi Waihī Beach RSA 9 30am during school terms Contact Trish 021 482 842 Knit & Natter at both Ōmokoroa Library and Pātuki Manawa Katikati 10am Free
Stepping Up free computer classes at Katikati Library Wednesdays/Thursdays Book on 571 8008 or www steppingup nz Fitness League exercise, movement, dance, for posture, strengthening & stretching All ages & abilities 10am Memorial Hall, Katikati Phone Pam 549 4799
Ōmokoroa Artists Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall
10 45am-3 30pm $5 Contact Jill 021 408 660 or Facebook page: Ōmokoroa Artists
Adults Dance & Move 12 30pm St Peter’s Church, Beach Road, Katikati Many styles of fun dance Contact Gaye on 577 1753 or 027 274 8753 gayehemsley@gmail com
Katikati Toy Library 2 30pm-4pm at the back of the Christian Centre on Henry Rd, Katikati
FB: ‘Katikati Toy Library’, text 027 551 5589 or E: katikatitoylibrary@gmail com
Grow On Seedlings Club Katikati Community Centre 3-4pm 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of month, term time Intro to gardening for children aged 6-10 years Call Janet 021 0236 7038
Western Bay Museum Guided Tour 2pm
WBOP residents and ratepayers FREE 32 Main Rd, Katikati Ph 07 549 0651
Ōmokoroa Athletics Club 4 15–5pm (3–6 years) and 5 15- 6 45pm (7–14 years) at Western Ave Sports Grounds
Wrestling Katikati Primary age 5 30-6 30pm, College age/seniors 6 30pm-8pm Bring a drink bottle A&P Hall, Major Street Text Ross 027 256 4470
Country Rock
Friday 31st March 2023
Entry $35 includes lots of prizes, morning tea and food after golf
At Fair view Golf & Country Club, Katikati
To register: Email your name, Club, Player I D and Contact Phone Number to fundabbeyfieldbop@gmail com
Online Banking: 38-9 019-0720156-00 Ref: Golf/ Name Mobile: Melva Howard 021 424 821 or Natasja de Graaf 027 348 7748
Come along and support our cause
Limited entries
Closing date: 23 March 2023
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY – WEEKLY EVENTS
Here are some of the groups and activities which happen regularly in the area. If you have a regular group you’d like to add to the list, please email liz@lizardnews.net or call
Twilight tennis at Te Puna Tennis Club 6pm start Contact Catherine 021 506 855 or tptennisclub@gmail com
Pilates Mat class Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall
6-7pm Contact Nicole 022 409 7109
Ōmokoroa Tennis Club 6-8pm Contact
Sharon Parker on 027 261 9517
Yoga Ōmokoroa Settlers Hall 7-8pm Contact
Sarah 021 022 19892
Quiz Night Waihī Beach Hotel, 60 Wilson Road 7-9 30pm
Casual Soccer at 7 15pm at Western Ave
Sports Grounds bottom field Over 12 years old Call Hamish on 552 6427
Thursdays
Katikati drop-in Community Breakfasts
7 30-8 30am Baptist Church, 2 Wedgewood St
Free entry All welcome Pick Up/Drop Off
Service and shower facilities available 549
0399 Recommence 9th February
Pickleball at Waihī Beach Community Centre
9 30-11am Bats, balls, courts and nets provided $3 per session Call Phil on 021 624
908
Ōmokoroa Playcentre Behind Ōmokoroa
Settlers’ Hall 9am-noon omokoroa@playcentre org nz
Tai Chi 9 30-11 00am Te Puna Memorial Hall
Contact David 027 222 2824
Tai Chi 9 30-10 30am Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall
Contact Marilyn on 027 630 4063 or Anne 548
0763
Katikati Embroidery Group 10am St Pius Church, Beach Road, Katikati Call Edna 027 474 9946
Adult Colouring-in at Pātuki Manawa 10am
Refreshments provided Free
Tai Chi for beginners Sports Pavillion, Western Ave, Ōmokoroa 10-11am Call Sabine 021 1388770 or tetzlaffsabine@gmail com
Preschool Storytime Read Sing Move’ at 10am at Katikati Library Caregivers, please stay with your children Free to attend
Ōmokoroa Community Garden working bee
10-noon Hamurana Road south entrance to Ōmokoroa Point School Weather permitting
Diabetes NZ Drop-in group 10-noon 177a
Fraser Street, Tauranga 571 3422 tauranga@diabetes org nz
Justice of the Peace clinic 10am-12pm at Ōmokoroa Library & Service Centre
Western Bay Museum Guided Tour 11am
WBOP residents and ratepayers FREE 32 Main Rd, Katikati Ph 07 549 0651
Pilates Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall 11 30am-
12 30pm Contact Claudia 021 192 7706
Rummikub at Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Rd, Katikati 1pm start, $3 per person
Te Puna Quarry Park clearing, planting and weed control 1-4pm Contact Shirley 552 2707
Line Dancing Ōmokoroa Settlers Hall
Beginners 1-3pm Call Joce 021 486 265
Brick Club Afterschool LEGO sessions in Ōmokoroa Library 2 45-4 45pm
ITF Taekwon-do classes at Te Puna School Hall 6-7 30pm Self defence, self confidence, fitness First 2 weeks free George 022 437
4403
Ōmokoroa Songsters Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall, term time from 7-8:30pm Contact Jan Murray 027 286 1552, Alison Badger 548 1544
Katikati Concert Band 7-9pm, Katikati Bowling Club We welcome all ages and experience Contact Eryl 021 404 163 Bridge Club Ōmokoroa Sports Pavilion in the evening Call Lyn Chaston 022 165 0820 omokoroabridgeinvs@gmail com
Katikati Toastmasters Club Communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater selfconfidence and personal growth 7 30pm on 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays at Community Centre Beach Road Contact 544 5989
Fridays
Social Tennis Waihī Beach Tennis Club 8 30/
9 am start All year Casual & new players welcome Call Kevin 027 273 5565
Friends of the Blade direct message the Facebook: Friends of the Blade or email noelenetaylor57@gmail com
Ladies Singles Tennis 9am at Ōmokoroa Tennis Club, Western Ave, Ōmokoroa Enjoy some competitive but fun games
Line Dancing Ōmokoroa Settlers Hall General session 9am-noon Call Shirley on 548 1633
Ōmokoroa Playcentre Behind Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall 9am-12 30pm omokoroa@playcentre org nz
Preschool Storytime Read Sing Move’ at 10am at Ōmokoroa Library Caregivers, please stay with your children Free to attend Justice of the Peace clinic 10am-noon
Bethlehem Community Church 138 Moffat Road
Justice of the Peace clinic 10am-noon Katikati Community Centre, 45 Beach Road
Ōmokoroa Friendship Club Ōmokoroa
Community Church Hall 10am-12 15pm for $4
Morning tea and lunch provided Drop in or call
Lorraine Taylor 548 1404
Omokoroa Singles over 60s meet for friendship coffee outings etc
Email Omokoroa Senior Singles@gmail com or phone 021 627 107
Waihī Beach Bowls at Memorial RSA Bowling Club Roll-up, names in by 12 30 for 1 o ’clock start All welcome Bowls and coaching available Contact 021 0220 4040, 027 863 1349, waihibeachbowls@gmail com
Bolivia Cards Ōmokoroa Bowling Club
12 45pm Contact Janet on janetandwillie@kinect co nz or Linley on 218
7003
Katikati Senior Citizens Indoor Bowls
12 45pm at Katikati Memorial Hall Contact Chris 549 0958 Cards 500 at Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Rd, Katikati 1-4pm $2 per person
Katikati Bowling Club Combined Roll Up
2 00pm Names in before 1 45pm Coaching available Social club day activities to follow 8 Park Road, Katikati 07 549 0103
Katikati Plant & Produce Market A&P Showgrounds 3 30-5 30pm Contact Pauline Van Rijen 549 2449
Saturdays
Junior Tennis Coaching at Ōmokoroa Tennis Club Members and Non-members welcome
Visit omokoroatennis com for information and to book Katikati Toy Library 9-10am at the back of the Christian Centre on Henry Rd, Katikati
FB: ‘Katikati Toy Library’, text 027 551 5589 or
E: katikatitoylibrary@gmail com
Friends of Cooney Reserve 9am Bring sturdy footwear and gloves, and tools if you wish
Contact Chris Cole (text only) 0274 545 586
Grow On Katikati 9 30-10 30 Pick up/drop off seeds and seedlings for community food resiliency Next to Katikati Community Centre growonkatikati@gmail com
Ōmokoroa Toy Library 9 30-11am behind the Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall omokoroatoylibrary@gmail com
Ōmokoroa Community Garden working bee
10-noon Hamurana Road, south entrance to Ōmokoroa Point School Weather permitting Western Bay Museum Guided Tour Noon WBOP residents and ratepayers FREE 32 Main Rd Katikati Ph 07 549 0651
Ōmokoroa Bowling Club 12 30 to 4pm 30 Hamurana Road Beginners and visitors welcome $5 Ph 021 255 6415
Homewood Park Tennis Club 1pm start 30A Park Road, Katikati New members welcome
Phone Michael 027 473 1540
Katikati Bowling Club Combined Roll-up
2 00pm Names in before 1 45pm Coaching available Social club day activities to follow 8 Park Rd, Katikati 07 549 0103
Boomerang Bags Katikati Sew reusable fabric community shopping bags Txt Robyn on 021 158 4038 to join or donate fabric Every other Saturday from 9th April at Katikati College
Fabric Tech Room from 1pm Masks required
Ōmokoroa Tennis Club 2-4pm Contact Sharon Parker on 027 261 9517
Sundays
Athenree Homestead 360 Athenree Road
Enjoy the homestead and gardens ($5 donation for Homestead entry) Every Sunday 11am-3pm from Jan–April athenreehomestead org nz Ōmokoroa Cricket 20 overs from 1pm every second Sunday at Western Ave BYO picnic FB: @omokoroacricket
Movie Matinee 1 30pm at the Arts Junction, Katikati Tickets $10 Limited seats 549 5250
Jam session Waihī Beach Hotel, 60 Wilson Road 4-7pm Everyone welcome
