CLUB LISTINGS

• Published date: 09 April 2021
• Date: 09 April 2021

Forest And Bird: The Rotorua Branch of New Zealand’s leading conservation group. We have regular meetings, presentations and field trips, manage the Violet Bonnington Reserve on Mt. Ngongotahā and use volunteers at our major pest control project at Tikitapu Scenic Reserve. For more information look at our website and Facebook page, email rotorua.branch@forestandbird.org.nz or contact Margaret (07) 357 2024 or Judy (07) 345 7477.

Wine and Food Society: A club about enjoying good wine and food with fun people. Organised functions every six to eight weeks. New members welcome. For more information and upcoming events contact Ian or Judy (07) 348 5303 or 027 280 5605.

Growing Through Grief: A non-profit organisation who run support groups for children and young people between ages of 5 and 18 years who are suffering grief and loss in their lives. Each programme runs through a school term and enrolments can be taken anytime by calling Wendy (07) 350 3384, (021) 814 816, or email gtgrotorua@waiapu.com.

Curtainbank Rotorua Charitable Trust: We gift donated pre-loved curtains to families in need of warmth. Open Wednesdays, and Fridays 10am to 11am. Second building on the left, Rotorua Racecourse. Call (021) 2020 129 to see if you fit our criteria to qualify for curtains.

The QE Health Patients’ Association: We are supporters of QE Health — past and present patients, staff and users of QE facilities and services. Contact Pat Cowbourne (07) 346 1655 or Judy O’Sullivan President of the QE Health Patients’ Association on (07) 348 4248 or (0210) 393758.

Achilles International: A worldwide organisation whose mission is to enable people with all types of disabilities to participate in mainstream athletics. For enquiries please contact Glennys Kereopa, Regional Co-ordinator: Tel. (07) 350 2391 & (0273) 644440 & email: glennys.whtye@gmail.com.

GirlGuiding Rotorua: For more information contact Helena Martin at helenalmartin68@gmail.com or phone (0219) 40853, or visit our website at www.girlguidingnz.org.nz.

Friendship group for 60+: A small group who meets regularly for companionship and arrange activities and outings for enjoyment and support. New members welcome. Contact: Bryan Palmer (027) 446 9092 or Shirley Knudsen (027) 404 4035.

Bujinkan Sen Dojo Rotorua: Teaches people authentic Japanese martial art designed for self defence and survival. For all enquiries please contact Chief Instructor: Leighton White Telephone: (0223) 290 413 or email closequarter0@gmail.com.

Quota International:We are involved in a wide range of projects with special emphasis in the areas of hearing and speech, and disadvantaged women and children. For more information visit our website www.quotanz.org.

Swim Rotorua: Classes available for all.

Literacy Rotorua: Available to help adults who want to improve their reading, writing, spelling and maths skills. We also help with learner licence at no cost for the learning. At 1292 Pukuatua St. Phone (07) 350 2286, (0212) 043904. Open 9pm to 2pm daily.

Rotorua Menz Shed: Meet new faces, learn some wood-working skills or pass on their knowledge to others. Come along and meet us, have a coffee and a chat at 16 Te Ngae Rd, opposite Countdown carpark. Phone (07) 347 8393.

Canine Friends: We visit the following rest homes on a regular basis: The Gardens, Fergussons, Glenbrae, Makoha, The Redwoods, Wharearoha and Cantabria. For more information have a look at www.caninefriends.org.nz.

Rotorua Parents Centre: A volunteer organisation who have been providing services to the community for more than 40 years and would love to expand membership. Phone (07) 345 3111 email rotorua@parentscentre.org.nz or visit the website at www.parentscentre.org.nz/rotorua.

Orienteering Bay of Plenty: OBOP organises orienteering and rogaine foot and mountain bike events in Rotorua and the wider Bay of Plenty. For more information and upcoming events see www.obop.org.nz.

Central Lion’s Rugby League: Looking for senior Prem or Reserve grade, junior players of all ages. We are also looking for coaches, managers and referees. Check out www.sportsground.co.nz/centralrl, Facebook; Central Rugby League Amateur Sports Club Rotorua, or text or ring Kerry on (0275) 366 235.

Dog Lovers Group: Group for dog lovers to get together to actively help the dogs of Rotorua. Will involve campaigning, walking dogs, and other activities devoted to improve dogs lives. Contact Elaine at elainemander@xtra.co.nz or phone, (07) 3488994 or (027) 322 2339.

The Friends of the Rotorua District Library: Supports and promotes the Library, helps acquire additional resources and services as well as encouraging involvement of the community in the activities and needs of the Library. We organise events involving guest speakers, visiting authors and regular newsletters. Book sales on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month. Contact through the Library/ Te Aka Mauri.

Bay Pride LGBT: Celebrating community, diversity and togetherness, Bay Pride Rotorua is an all-inclusive group that meets monthly in an informal and relaxed setting. All welcome. For information on the next meet-up go to Facebook.com/pridefestival.

Rotorua Genealogy Society: Meets February to November at Rotorua Library. 6pm. Anyone interested is welcome. Any enquiries to secretary Mary Anne Cameron (07) 349 3388 or Wayne Hall convenor (07) 345 3867 or email Rotorua@genealogy.org.nz.

Friday

The Bluff Sports and Recreation Club: Club rooms are open every Friday night from 5pm until late at 12 Waikaukau Rd. Contact Bob (027) 292 8988 or...