COMMUNITY NOTICES

• Published date: 02 June 2021
• Publication title: Hastings Leader, The

Hard stuff course: A thought-provoking and informative but enjoyable and informal workshop for all seniors which covers several important to plan topics. Wills, organ donations, NASC, funeral plans, etc. Next course: Wednesday June 2, Hastings Age Concern building. Cost: $10 (includes morning tea and lunch), 9.30am-2.30pm. Phone 06 870 9060 or email hpc@ageconhb.onmicrosoft.com to book in.

Keeping safe course: This is for the 65 years and over age group emphasising your safety in your home and in public. It is a five-hour course with guest speakers. Police, ACC, etc. Next Course: Wednesday, June 9, Hastings Age Concern building. Cost: $10 (includes morning tea & lunch) Time: 9.30am-2.30pm. Phone 06 870 9060 or email hpc@ageconhb.onmicrosoft.com to book in.

Conservation Club Kiwi Conservation Club: Meets monthly. Info: Offers monthly nature-based activities for primary and intermediate aged children and their families. Phone Marcia on 845 3314 or visit www.kcc.org.nz

DAILYVolunteering Hawke’s Bay: For all your volunteering requirements. Volunteer now by joining www.volunteeringhb.org.nz or call us on 022 503 9271, Level 5 215 Railway Rd, Hastings.

The phone news HB: Free news service for those who cannot hold or read a newspaper. Phone 280 5051 and follow the prompts.

Peoples advocacy society: Free service available to anyone seeking advice and assistance in dealing with Work and Income and IRD and the general field of welfare. 9.30am-1.30p.m. Level 5, 215 Railway Road, Hastings 4122. Ph 06 650 6412 or info@pashb.co.nz

Hawke’s Bay families of deaf children: Family group, run by families of deaf children, to provide opportunities for deaf and hard of hearing children, and their families, across Hawke’s Bay. For more information email HBFDCInc@gmail.com, phone 0272 HB DEAF or visit www.facebook.com/HBFDCInc.

MONDAY

Family history — genealogy: NZ Soc of Genealogists HB Branch meets Stoneycroft House, 901 Omahu Road, Hastings, third Monday at 7.15 pm, fourth Monday from 9.30 am. All welcome. Enquiries to Margaret 843 2272 or email genealogyhb@xtra.co.nz

Hawke’s Bay homebirth support group: Last Monday of month, 10am. Details on the lending library, clothing exchange and venue, ph Rachel 845 2660.

Childbirth education with Parents Centre: Seven week course, covering birth and beyond, ph 835 3743 to leave msg.

Combined Rebus Club: Te Mata, Havelock North meets on the fourth Monday of the month, Havelock North Function Centre, 30 Te Mata Road, 10am. New members welcome. Phone Ian 877 5528 or Sally 878 229.

Low cost counselling: Monday to Friday first session free then $5-$50 at the Heretaunga Women’s Centre. Phone 878 5401

Pippins — Girl Guiding: Raureka Pippins (5&6 yo) meets every Monday 5-6pm during school terms at Arahura Guide Hall, inside Ebbett Park, Gordon Road. For more information visit https://girlguidingnz.org.nz/registration/

Rangers — Girl Guiding: Ruahine Rangers (12½-17yo) meets every Monday 6-7.30pm during...