COMMUNITY NOTICES

• Published date: 05 May 2021

Lunch hour concert: Wednesday, May 5, 12noon, Free entry. Kirsty McMinn-Collard, Soprano accompanied by Margaret Cooper; Jenny & Bob Dobson, Instrumentalists; Fiona Gelattly, Vocalist; Eileen von Dadelszen, Soprano. Café style lunch available after the concert $10 (cash only). PLEASE NOTE: If, by any chance, we are in level 2 on the day of this concert it will be postponed until Wednesday, June 2. Inquiries — Ph 06 877 3470

Artist of the month — May: Rex Jones. Local Landscapes in Watercolours.

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) Time: 9.30am-2.30pm. Phone 06 870 9060 or email hpc@ageconhb.onmicrosoft.com to book.

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 and lunch) Time: 9.30am-2.30pm. Phone 06 870 9060 or email hpc@ageconhb.onmicrosoft.com to book.

DAILY

Volunteering 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 Rd, Ha stings. 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.

Kiwi Conservation Club (KCC): When: 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.

MONDAY

Family history — genealogy: NZ Soc of Genealogists HB Branch meets Stoneycroft House, 901 Omahu Rd, Hastings, third Monday at 7.15pm, fourth Monday from 9.30am. All welcome. Inquiries 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...