Community Notices

MONDAY

ELYSIUM WIDOW AND WIDOWERS GROUP meet each Monday for coffee and friendship at Oxford St Cafe at 10am. New members welcome. Phone Margaret 027 2600 748

LIGHTHOUSE SPIRITUAL AWARENESS CENTRE. Mondays

7.30pm, Trafalgar St Hall. Expo Monday 29th May 7.15pm, Entry $5. Experience healings, readings etc. Ph Carolyn 5474613

NELSON-WAIMEA POWERTALK. Mon 15May. 9.30-11am.

Sport Tasman/ Richmond Town Hall, Cambridge St. Theme: Learn to run effective formal meetings (eg: Netball AGM) Contact: Sandra 027 766 0347

Tuesday

NELSON 50+ WALKING GROUP Tuesday May 16. Ngawhatu to Marsden. Meet at 9.45am on the Ridgeway behind Isel Park. BYO lunch. Phone Ruth 03 5471359.

NZ CHRISTIAN WRITERS NELSON GROUP. Tuesday 16 May in Richmond Baptist Church Lounge. 1-4pm. Open to writers at all stages from wanna-be writers to published authors of all ages and whatever genre you use. For further details please contact Kay 0275476777 or kaypeterson4@xtra.co.nz.

WELLBY TALKING CAFÉ: 10am -11.30am, Tuesday, 16th May 2023, McCashin’s Stoke. Wellby Talking Cafés are about social connection and finding out about groups, activities and services. www.wellby.org.nz 03 5467681.

LUNCH ON THE HILL: Come for hot drinks from 11 am and lunch at noon on Tuesday 16th May 2023. 27 Dorset St, Richmond. (Koha) Ph. (03)544 8844

DISTRICTS HIGHLAND PIPE BAND AGM. RICHMOND: TUESDAY

30TH MAY 7PM. RICHMOND TOWN HALL.

‘500’ CARDS Players are invited to compete in our recently formed “No Trumps” Trophy competition. Venue: Waimea Lounge A&P Showgrounds. Tues. & Thurs. 1.30 - 4pm. $2 entry fee covers organised games, prizes afternoon tea and spacious parking. Contact Kath ph 5445563

HOPE INDOOR BOWLING CLUB Tuesday Nights 7pm at Hope Hall Main Rd Hope.Starts 7 pm. Everyone welcome. Soft soled shoes.. All bowls supplied. Great for families. Info Bill ph 5449273

STOKE INDOOR BOWLS CLUB 2023 season has started, Warnes Stadium, Songer Street, Stoke. New members welcome. Please wear flat soled shoes. Enquiries ph Lynn 547 7112.

NELSON CIVIC CHOIR rehearses 6.45-9.00pm Tuesdays at NCMA, Nile Street, Nelson. Preparing to perform Mozart’s Coronation Mass in May. No auditions. Call 021 102 4436.

Wednesday

FOREST & BIRD Wedn 10 May. 7pm AGM. 7.30pm Evening talk by Joris from DOC about his time on the Auckland Islands. Tahunanui School Hall, Muritai Street, Tahunanui

TASMAN TRACKIES CYCLING S axton Velodrome - Champion Road, Richmond. Track racing Wednesdays 11am – 12.30pm. May

- Mid June: Track bikes available free of charge, Road or mountain bikes can be used, Riders at all levels and ages. Social coffee & chat after at local café - ZINK. Contacts: Murray Cameron0276450033 murray.r.cameron@xtra.co.nz

CAKE DECORATORS meeting is on Wednesday 17 May, starting at 6:30pm. We are using wafer paper as a new medium. Creating an Anthurium wafer paper flower. New members are welcome. Contact Desiree 0276302359.

PILATES IN RICHMOND Multi-level Pilates classes, suitable for most all abilities. Term 2 $135 starts Wednesday May 10, 11:30am & 5:30pm. Enrolments essential as classes fill quickly. Meetingroom, Richmond Town Hall, Cambridge St. Email sue@suewilson. kiwi.nz or call 0292 813 735. Facebook Classical Pilates with Sue.

CENTRAL GARDEN CLUB meets 2nd Wednesday of each month

1.30pm at stoke methodist church hall, Neale Ave Stoke. Guest speakers and afternoon tea new members most welcome contact Lynn or bob 5418468

NELSON NEWBIES coffee morning every Wednesday 10:3011.30 a.m. at Deville’s Cafe, 22 New St. Want to get out and meet

DEADLINE: MIDDAY FRIDAY - 30 WORDS OR LESS BY EMAIL ONLYPLEASE people? Join us for coffee and chat. New people are always welcome. Ph: Clive 021 205 4731.

Thursday

‘500’ CARDS Players are invited to compete in our recently formed “No Trumps” Trophy competition. Venue: Waimea Lounge A&P Showgrounds. Tues. & Thurs. 1.30 - 4pm. $2 entry fee covers organised games, prizes afternoon tea and spacious parking. Contact Kath ph 5445563

MOTUEKA LIGHTHOUSE meets the last Thursday of every month at Motueka Community House, Decks Reserve next to Red Cross. 7pm-9pm. $3 Donation Appreciated. Thursday 27 AprilEmotion Code. Contact Angie 0225804938

NELSON CITY PROBUS CLUB welcome both men & women. We meet 2nd Thursday each month (Feb-November) at 10 am, The Nelson Golf Club, 38 Bolt Rd, Tahunanui. Contact the Secretary on nelsoncitygroupgmail.com

WAIMEA COMBINED FRIENDSHIP GROUP meet monthly at 9.45am on 3rd Thursday of month in Hope Church, Ranzau Road for Friendship, Fellowship & Learning. Contact Denise on 027 765 000 or Rosalie on 027 249 1080.

TAICHI Thursdays 12:00-1:00pm. Beginners class started 27 April. Stillness, breath, movement. Quiet Heart Tai Chi, Anglican Church, Dorset Street. Donation. Contact Merrick, email quiet.heart.tai. chi@gmail.com Ph 021 063 6620

RICHMOND WELCOME GROUP: Want to make new friends join a friendly group for coffee & a chat.10am on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month at Paragon Cafe Langdale Drive Richmond Ansley /Phillip 5410 350 0272212943.

Friday

ELYSIUM WIDOW AND WIDOWERS GROUP, meeting for lunch at Grape Escape, McShane’s Rd Friday 12th May at midday. Ph: Margaret 027 2600 748.

LINE DANCING Diane mornings Richmond Friday 19th May 9

SEND TO: events@waimeaweekly.co.nz

30 am Birch Hall Lower Queen Street by A&P grounds. all ages/ gender free morning tea.We are a caring community phone Diane 027 4491 569 dianeneil@gmail.com .

TAI CHI Qigong All welcome, lasses at Tahunanui Community Hub, 55 Muritai Street, Tahunanui. Every Friday until 2nd June 9.30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Koha. Contact Jodie 021 259 5876.

Saturday

VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT CLUB of Nelson Concert Saturday

13 May 2pm. Whakatu Presbyterian Hall 271 Songer Street Stoke Admission $5 All welcome Phone Ken 5474301 Bobyn 5473231

WAIMEA HARRIERS running and walking Club Winter season. Events every Saturday. We welcome everyone and of all ages and abilities. See website for details.

RICHMOND TENNIS CLUB - Gladstone Road Social hit for members & non-members Saturday afternoons All levels of ability welcome. 1.30pm onwards. Contact 0274872480.

Sunday

WAIMEA MUSIC CLUB afternoon and AGM at Methodist Church Hall, Neale Ave, Stoke on Sunday, 14 May at 1.15pm. All welcome. Ph Jim 5449446

SPIRITUAL/ENERGY HEALING by donation, The first Sunday of every month 3.30pm-6.30pm. Motueka Community House, Decks Reserve next to Red Cross. Private Appointments Also Available. Contact Angie 0225804938 angel3000.h@gmail.com

NELSON PHILATELIC SOCIETY Meeting Sunday 14th May Doors

Open 1.30pm - Meeting Starts 2.00pm At Stoke Baptist Church.

4-8 Page Display competition Mitchener Cup –Letter “A” New Dis player’s Cup Competition. Contact Robin 0275442518

SUNDAY MEDITATION – every Sunday 10am – 11.30am, plus free vegetarian lunch. All warmly welcome, for all ages and walks of life. Chandrakirti Meditation Centre. 289 Sunrise Valley Rd, Upper Moutere. 03 5432021

NELSON SPIRITUALIST CHURCH weekly service Sun. 7pm-8pm.

Corner Tipahi & Motueka Sts.

RICHMOND MARKETS: at Richmond A & P Showgrounds Sundays 10-2 Indoor/outdoor market in the spacious ground of Richmond Park, with food & drink, local & exotic products, fresh fruit & veges, wellbeing practitioners & products, jumble sale, hairdresser, kid’s play equipment, picnic tables. Dogs on leads welcome.

General Groups

WAIMEA MENZSHED - catering for the interests, health and well-being of men since 2010. The shed is open Monday - Friday at Richmond Park, 384 Lower Queen St. Inquiries: mens.shed. waimea@gmail.com 027 282 0185.

SENIOR MOBILITY CLASSES Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays from 10.30am at the Wanderers Community Gym 12 Charlotte Lane, Brightwater. $2 donation. Improving balance, mobility & independence among our aging populations (55+).Contact James Cooper for info: 021 044 1526.

SEEKING VOLUNTEERS TO HELP SUPPORT NELSON HOSPITAL. For info visit www.nmdhb.govt.nz and search ‘volunteering with us’. A social opportunity for people to donate their time to a 3-4 hour shift during the week in a variety of roles. Supporting our patients, visitors, whānau & staff while receiving sense of purpose. JOIN CAKE DECORATORS You don’t need any skills. Come & learn how to work with fondant, sugar paste & chocolate. Creating flowers, figurines & covering a cake. Desiree 027 630 2359.

HELP NEEDED. WAKEFIELD COMMUNITY BUS Nelson Tasman Community Transport Trust dedicated to providing affordable community public transport in the areas where little is available. Contact: 020 4196 0553 Wakefield Bus is in need of some support – can you help? Contact - 020 4196 0553, marketing.ntctt@ gmail.com / www.ntctt.org TO BOOK A SEAT on the Wakefield buscall or txt 020 4195 8866.

FEELING SAD, STRESSED, DEPRESSED, OR STUCK? Identify & explore new ways to move forward with a Life Linc Counsellor. Up to 10 face to face counselling sessions available now for individuals & couples. 548 2400 lifelinc.co.nz

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