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• HOBBIES
• INTERESTS
• PASSIONS
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STUFF FOR
NOVEMBER 2018 – MAY 20
BABY BOOMERS!
CREATIVE
CREATIVE OPTIONS FOR 50S PLUS – P2-11
ACTIVE OPTIONS FOR 50S PLUS – P12-20
DISCOVERY OPTIONS FOR 50S PLUS – P21-35
COVER: A Just Cook for Healthy Aging participant. PHOTOGRAPHY: Tatjana Smolic
Loneliness and social isolation have become hot topics in recent years to
the extent that the UK now has a Minister for Loneliness. Our own Minister
for Seniors, Tracey Martin, acknowledges that this country has a growing
problem too; with one in five frail elderly New Zealanders identifying as
lonely in a recent survey.
Rotorua Lakes Council has been actively promoting the district as
age-friendly for several years, this HIP booklet being just one way of
addressing this growing issue. Full of inspiration and information, the
booklet has grown in popularity since launching in 2009 to showcase the
depth of what’s available in Rotorua. The 50+ age group (even those who Brave Hearts exhibition: The New Zealand Cardiac Story
are housebound) can rest assured there’s no reason to feel lonely, isolated Celebrating New Zealand’s cardiac story, the Brave Hearts exhibition brings
or disconnected from life. to life the pioneering work of our heart clinicians and their patients’ bravery.
Age Concern’s services include coffee mornings, home visits, a Till Tues, March 5 | 9am-6pm weekends and school hols (excl. stat hols),
shopping service and even help (at a modest fee) from retired tradesmen. 3pm-6pm (term time) | Jean Batten Square, Haupapa St. | Gold coin entry
Citizens’ Advice Bureau and Grey Power both offer comprehensive bravehearts.co.nz
information services as well as advocacy, whilst places like U3A, Explore the Sulphur Lake Sculpture Trail
Parksyde Community Centre, Mokoia Community Association and Linton Stroll around Sulphur Lake while enjoying interesting sculptural artworks, many
Park Community Centre provide a social hub for a variety of activities of which were created recently during the Sculpture Symposium.
whether active, passive or educational. Add to that mix a range of Ongoing | Govt. Gardens (southern side) | Free | Marc Spijkerbosch
friendship and seniors’ clubs, special seniors’ dance and exercise classes, marc.spijkerbosch@rotorualc.nz | creativerotorua.org.nz
outlets for the musically or artistically inclined and there’s guaranteed to Art History Group - U3A
CREATIVE
be something to appeal to everyone. Third-agers who share a passion for art. Outings to exhibitions.
Group 1 meets 2nd & 4th Mon of month | Ph Anne Hunt 348 7680
ART ON DISPLAY Group 2 meets 1st & 3rd Mon of month | Ph Lyndall Hermitage 362 4496
2pm | Sub: $10 (covers all U3A groups) | u3arotorua.com
The 200 Show opening
Opening night of this popular annual exhibition.
Fri, Nov 30 | 5:30pm | Mosaic & Cottage Galleries, The Arts Village ARTISTS’ AT WORK
Free entry | Frances Berkers | Ph 348 9008 | projects@artsvillage.org.nz 2018 Sulphur Lake Sculpture Symposium
artsvillage.org.nz/200show Sixteen carvers working in Oamaru stone, Taranaki andesite or macrocarpa
The 200 Show exhibition are creating works in the theme of The Waters of Rotorua for this biennial
Small works by Rotorua artists, all priced at $200 or less. competition.
Sat, Dec 1-Sat, Jan 26 | 9am-4:30pm (Mon-Fri), 10am-2pm (Sat) Till Sun, Nov 25 | 9am-5pm | The Arts Village rear lawn | Free
Mosaic & Cottage Galleries, The Arts Village | Free entry | Frances Berkers Marc Spijkerbosch | marc.spijkerbosch@rotorualc.nz
Ph 348 9008 | projects@artsvillage.org.nz | artsvillage.org.nz/200show creativerotorua.org.nz
Follow the Fish Out of Water art trail Art Pathways: Jewellery
Pick up a map from Rotorua i-SITE, Fenton St., track down all the decorated fish A 5-week, Mon to Fri course to learn the basics of jewellery design.
and vote for your favourite. Nov 19-Dec 12 | 9am-4pm | Toi-Ohomai Institute of Technology,
Thurs, Dec 20-Sun, Feb 3 | Rotorua CBD | Free | Jill Walker Mokoia Campus, Mokoia Dr. | Free for domestic students | Ph 0800 86 46 46
thetravellingtuatara@gmail.com | creativerotorua.org.nz toiohomai.ac.nz
Art in the Park Art Pathways: Interior Design
Annual summer outing of the district’s artists and craftspeople displaying and A 5-week, Mon to Fri course to learn the basics of interior design.
selling their wares. Nov 19-Dec 12 | 9am-4pm | Toi-Ohomai Institute of Technology,
Sun, Feb 24 | 10am-4pm | Govt. Gardens, adjacent Band Rotunda | Free Mokoia Campus, Mokoia Dr. | Free for domestic students | Ph 0800 86 46 46
office@artsvillage.org.nz | artsvillage.org.nz toiohomai.ac.nz
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Art Pathways: Urban Art
CREATIVE
CREATIVE
A 5-week, Mon-Fri course to learn the basics of urban art.
Nov 19-Dec 12 | 9am-4pm | Toi-Ohomai Institute of Technology,
Mokoia Campus, Mokoia Dr. | Free for domestic students | Ph 0800 86 46 46
toiohomai.ac.nz
Pastel Exercises art class
Artist Maxine Thompson welcomes beginner and experienced artists to join her
pastel exercises class drawing a choice of subjects.
Sat & Sun, Feb 16 & 17 | 8:30am set up for 9am-4pm class | The Arts
Village | Cost: $150 | Ph Maxine 021 236 4256, Arts Village 348 9008
maxinethompson52@gmail.com, office@artsvillage.org.nz
Pastel Portraits art class
Artist Maxine Thompson welcomes beginner and experienced artists to explore
drawing portraits of people or animals in pastels. Life Drawing Group
This group gives both new and experienced artists the opportunity to draw a
Sat & Sun, April 13 & 14 | 8:30am set up for 9am-4pm class | The Arts
model from life.
Village | Cost: $150 | Ph Maxine 021 236 4256, Arts Village 348 9008
maxinethompson52@gmail.com, office@artsvillage.org.nz Fortnightly Thurs | 7-9:30pm | Phone or email for venue details | Cost: $10
per session | Ingrid Snyman | Ph 345 8543 | iguana.i@xtra.co.nz
Pleasure Painters
A friendly group painting and drawing in all mediums.
Every Fri | 9:30am-12:30pm | Studio 2, The Arts Village | Sub: $30 plus
$3 per session | Ph Joyce Whiting 345 3302, Ann Te Whaiti 348 0363
jwhiting@xtra.co.nz
Geyserland Art Group
Join us at our weekly gathering. We focus on acrylic and watercolour painting,
Drop in painting and mosaic classes with different themes and activities each week.
Fun time out. Paint a small picture or mosaic a small item. Experience water- Every Thurs (excl. school hols) | 9:30am-12:30pm | Studio 2, The Arts Village
colours, acrylics, mixed media, old crockery, glass or ceramic tiles. Beginners Sub: $100. Workshops with guest tutors additional. | Michelle Washington
of all ages welcome. Ph 021 454 027, 262 7040 | mew@ekiwi.com | facebook.com/Rotoruaart
Every Mon & Tues | 9:30-11:30am | Janet Keen Mosaic and Painting Studio, MCA Mokoia Painting Group
Clayton Rd. | Cost: $70 per 2-hour session (includes most materials) Painters of all experience levels sharing ideas and techniques.
Janet Keen | Ph 027 351 3887, 346 3435 | janet@jkeen.net Every Wed | 1-3pm | Mokoia Community Assn Hall, 297 Vaughan Rd.
janetkeen.blogspot.com Koha | Ph 345 5971 | community@mokoiaca.org.nz
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MCA Craft Group
CREATIVE
CREATIVE
CAMERA AND FILM BUFFS For crafts people of all experience levels sharing ideas and techniques.
Rotorua Camera Club Every Thurs | 1-3pm | Mokoia Community Assn Hall, 297 Vaughan Rd.
We welcome new members to our monthly club nights. We offer competitions, Koha | Ph 345 5971 | community@mokoiaca.org.nz
guest speakers, workshops and field trips.
1st Wed of month | 7-9pm | Ngongotaha League Clubrooms, Neil Hunt Park, PERFORMANCE
Tarawera Rd. | Sub: $70 individual, $90 couple | Julie Hill | Ph 027 727 4914
president@rotoruacamera.co.nz | rotoruacamera.co.nz Live jazz with Bay Dixie
Bay Dixie is one of the last remaining bands in New Zealand playing authentic
Film group - U3A Dixieland jazz. Their repertoire includes numbers from 1910 to 1960.
Third-agers who share an interest in film by going on regular group outings. Sun, Dec 2 | 6-9pm. Doors open 5:30pm | Arawa Lounge, Arawa Park
1st Mon of month | 12:30pm | Sub: $10 (covers all U3A groups) racecourse | Door sales only. Members $8. Non-members $15. Meal and cash
Ph Jenny Mitai 348 3903, Margaret Lett 343 9223 | margaretlett@gmail.com bar available. | Lynn Smith | Ph 357 2092 | rotjazzclub@gmail.com
u3arotorua.com facebook.com/rotoruajazzclub
Photography group - U3A Operatunity presents: Cinderella, a Christmas Pantomime
Third-age amateur photographers who share an interest in cameras and Does Cinderella get her Prince or is he foiled by the naughty, nasty ugly sisters?
photography. Tues, Dec 4 | 11am-1pm | Baptist Church, 100 Malfroy Rd. | Admission: $35
Group 1 meets 2pm 2nd & 4th Tues of month, ph Jim Hartwig 985 4146 includes light lunch | Ph 0508 266 237 | bookings@operatunity.co.nz
or wieland00@gmail.com. Group 2 meets 10am 2nd & 4th Fri of month, operatunity.co.nz/concerts
ph Carol Patterson 357 2523. | Sub: $10 (covers all U3A groups | u3arotorua.com
CREATIVE HANDS
Māaori flax weaving classes
Try flax weaving with an experienced tutor. Standard 2-hour class ideal for
beginners, but can be structured to suit any age group or level of experience.
Anna Hayes | Ph 027 222 3346 | annahayesartist@gmail.com
annahayescreative.com
Rotorua Floral Art Group
Monthly workshops to learn different floral arrangement designs and the creative
use of plant material. We also attend workshops outside the Rotorua area.
1st Thurs of month (March-Nov) | 1pm | Studio 2, The Arts Village
Sub: $60 | Jill Henson | Ph 376 8689 | jill.v.henson@gmail.com | fasnz.org.nz
Marilyn’s Mozaics intro courses Rotorua District Choir: Our Christmas Carol concert
6-week intro to basic mosaics. Everything is provided. Each night is the Come and enjoy beautiful, well known Christmas music by the choir who are
beginning of a new class. lead by two wonderful conductors.
Every Mon, Wed or Thurs (for six weeks) | 6-8pm | 316B Te Ngae Rd., Fri & Sat, Dec 7 & 8 | Watch local papers for time and ticket sales info
Lynmore | Cost: $120 | Marilyn Stevenson | Ph 021 062 9838 St. Luke’s Church | Dianne Estcourt | Ph 345 6884, 027 267 8563
marilyns.mozaics@gmail.com | marilynsmozaics.weebly.com dianne.estcourt@xnet.co.nz | facebook.com/RotoruaDistrictChoir
Furniture Painting: Class 101 Rotorua Musical Theatre: Madagascar
Grace and Glory’s introduction to painting furniture using vintage paints, chalk Based on the movie Madagascar, the show follows the characters as they
paint, mouldings, waxing and distressing techniques. escape from Central Park Zoo and find themselves in Madagascar.
Monthly Wed (see website for dates) | 7-9pm | The Living Room Collective, Jan 10-20 (excl. Mon 14) | 7pm (Tues-Fri), 6pm (Sat 12 & 19), 2pm matinee
1131 Amohau St. | Cost: $59 per class | Tammy Cowlishaw (Sat & Sun, Jan 12 & 13, 19 & 20) | Energy Events Centre, Govt. Gardens
Ph 027 388 2307, 460 1056 | info@graceandglory.co.nz | graceandglory.co.nz Tickets from Ticketmaster | Natasha Benfell
Geyserland Cake Decorators Guild info@rotoruamusicaltheatre.co.nz | rotoruamusicaltheatre.co.nz
Our friendly cake decorating club welcomes both beginner and advanced Operatunity presents: The Luck of the Irish
decorators. Bringing back last year’s highly successful ‘Irish’ team with a whole new
1st Tues of month (excl. Jan) | 7-9pm | Rear entrance Parksyde Community concert and a few surprises.
Centre, Tawera Pl. | Sub: $55 (incl. NZ Cake Decorators’ Guild membership). Thurs, Jan 17 | 11am-1pm | Baptist Church, 100 Malfroy Rd. | Admission:
Additional $5 per night. | Lynn McAlanon | Ph 021 188 0055 $35 includes light lunch | Ph 0508 266 237 | bookings@operatunity.co.nz
lynnmcalanon@gmail.com operatunity.co.nz/concerts
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CREATIVE
CREATIVE
Live jazz with the Jelly Rolls
The Creative Jazz Club called the music made by this group “the sound of joyful,
wild unbounded exuberance.”
Sun, April 7 | 6-9pm. Doors open 5:30pm | Arawa Lounge, Arawa Park
Live jazz with Jazzanovo racecourse | Door sales only. Members $8. Non-members $15. Meal and cash
Enjoy live jazz from this impressive group. bar available. | Lynn Smith | Ph 357 2092 | rotjazzclub@gmail.com
Sun, Feb 3 | 6-9pm. Doors open 5:30pm | Arawa Lounge, Arawa Park facebook.com/rotoruajazzclub
racecourse | Door sales only. Members $8. Non-members $15. Meal and cash Operatunity presents: Hits of the 60s and 70s
bar available. | Lynn Smith | Ph 357 2092 | rotjazzclub@gmail.com Recreating the songs sung by some of the most famous boy bands like The Beatles,
facebook.com/rotoruajazzclub Beach Boys, Bee Gees, Jackson 5 and Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.
Music at the Rotunda Tues, May 7 | 11am-1pm | Baptist Church, 100 Malfroy Rd. | Admission: $35
Annual showcase of local music. Bring a chair, a rug and a picnic, then relax and includes light lunch | Ph 0508 266 237 | bookings@operatunity.co.nz
enjoy a great range of entertainment in this lovely setting. operatunity.co.nz/concerts
Sun, Feb & March 3, 10, 17 & 24 (weather permitting) | 1-3pm Rotorua District Choir: Anniversary celebration of Captain Cook’s voyage
Band Rotunda, Govt. Gardens | Free | Marc Spijkerbosch To celebrate the 250th anniversary of Captain Cook’s arrival in NZ, the choir will
marc.spijkerbosch@rotorualc.nz | creativerotorua.org.nz sing NZ and UK works plus sea voyage pieces.
Live jazz with Viva Jazz Quartet Sat & Sun, May 25 & 26 | Watch local papers for time and ticket sales info
From standards to Latin, funk and Be-bop, this high energy Auckland jazz group St. Luke’s Church | Dianne Estcourt | Ph 345 6884, 027 267 8563
is not to be missed. dianne.estcourt@xnet.co.nz | facebook.com/RotoruaDistrictChoir
Sun, March 3 | 6-9pm. Doors open 5:30pm | Arawa Lounge, Arawa Park Operatunity presents: The Dancing Years
racecourse | Door sales only. Members $8. Non-members $15. Meal and cash Composers like Gershwin, Kern, Berlin, Novello, Carmichael, Mercer and
bar available. | Lynn Smith | Ph 357 2092 | rotjazzclub@gmail.com Coward wrote great dance music in the 1920s, 30s and 40s.
facebook.com/rotoruajazzclub Tues, June 25 | 11am-1pm | Baptist Church, 100 Malfroy Rd.
Lakeside concert 2019: Waiata Mai Admission: $35 includes light lunch | Ph 0508 266 237
Past, Present and Future; a journey through Rotorua’s musical history and bookings@operatunity.co.nz | operatunity.co.nz/concerts
into the future is the theme of the city’s free annual concert. The Koi Boys, UkeBox – Ukulele jam
Suzanne Lynch, Mark Williams, The Yandall Sisters and David Grace will be Rotorua Museum and The Thermaleles present a fun ukulele jam session for
complemented by a host of local talent. Backing dancers will add to the high players and non-players alike.
energy of every number. 3rd Sun of month | 3pm | Te Ruūnanga Tea House, Govt. Gardens
Sat, March 9 | Local show 5-6pm, main show 7:30pm, fireworks finale Entry by gold coin donation | Julie Parsons | julie.parsons@rotorualc.nz
10:15pm | Village Green, Lakefront | Free general admission. Reserved rotoruamuseum.co.nz
seating: $42.90 from Ticketmaster. | rotorualakesideconcert.co.nz Community Theatre
Operatunity presents: Phantom to Les Mis Help always needed for Rotorua Little Theatre’s four annual productions plus
A feast from some of the most loved musicals: emotional, moving, melodic, hosting various local and out-of-town theatre events.
magnificent, majestic and memorable. Show times: Usually 7:30pm evening & 2pm matinee
Tues, March 26 | 11am-1pm | Baptist Church, 100 Malfroy Rd. | Admission: Shambles Theatre, 8 Amohau St, adjacent to Pak‘n Save | Sub: $20 senior,
$35 includes light lunch | Ph 0508 266 237 | bookings@operatunity.co.nz $40 individual, $55 double | Ph 348 8614 | rotorualittletheatre@xtra.co.nz
operatunity.co.nz/concerts facebook.com/shamblestheatre
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Rotorua Embroiderers’ Group
CREATIVE
CREATIVE
THE ARTS Meetings weekly (day or evening) to stitch and chat. New members welcome
Opus Orchestra concert anytime. Regular classes throughout the year.
The orchestra’s first concert of the year in Rotorua under the baton of conductor Every Wed | 9:30am-2:30pm & 7-9pm | Parksyde Community Centre, Tarewa Pl.
Peter Walls. Sub: $55 plus $2 per day. Most classes additional. | Amerents Hilbink
Sun, March 10 | 2pm | Destiny Church auditorium, cnr Tutanekai & Pukaki Ph 345 3515, 027 261 1023 | rotoruaembroiderers@gmail.com | anzeg.org.nz
Sts. | Seniors (65+) and Friends of Opus $32, adults $37 | Jenny Joyce Try bobbin lace-making
Ph 332 3718 | genevievejoyce@gmail.com | orchestras.org.nz/calendar Learn the fascinating art of bobbin lace-making. Pillows and bobbins available
for those who want to try making lace the original way.
Every Tues | 10am-2pm | Members’ homes | Try before becoming a group
member | Susan Allen | Ph 345 8147, 027 218 5527 | jrandsusan@gmail.com
WRITERS AND BOOKWORMS
Rotorua Noir: Crime Writers’ Festival
Rotorua Noir is NZ’s first crime-writing festival bringing together the cream of
Kiwi talent alongside authors from Australia, Iceland, Finland and Scotland.
Sat & Sun, Jan 26 & 27 | From 11am both days | Shambles Theatre,
8 Amohau St., adjacent to Pak‘n Save | Tickets: $125 | rotoruanoir.com
Friends of the Rotorua Library Book Sales
Books at bargain prices including adult and children’s fiction, non-fiction and
magazines.
1st & 3rd Sat of month | 9am-1pm | Kuirau Park (adjacent to children’s
playground) | Friends sub: $10 | Onno van Raalte | Ph 349 3306
jocelynonno@xtra.co.nz
Writing for Families Group - U3A
Rotorua Music Federation presents: Aroha String Quartet Third-agers recording their stories.
Founded in 2004, this versatile Wellington-based quartet is known for its Group 1 meets 9:30am 1st & 3rd Fri of month, ph Yvonne Rock 357 5665.
passionate musicality, impressive technique, and multicultural innovation. Group 2 meets 9:30am 2nd Mon of month at Parksyde Community Centre,
Thurs, May 2 | 7:30pm | Nellie Budd Room, Princes Gate Hotel | Admission: ph Pauleen Wilkinson 348 6244. | Sub: $10 (covers all U3A groups)
$30 adults | Madeline Lauder | Ph 345 4014 | romad@slingshot.co.nz u3arotorua.com
rotoruamusic.org.nz Love poetry? Join the Mad Poets
Opus Orchestra presents: A mid-winter concert The Rotorua Mad Poets Society meets to read, write and listen to poetry.
The orchestra’s second Rotorua programme for 2019 under the baton of Friendly welcoming group.
conductor Peter Walls. Every Wed | 4-5:30pm | Atlantis Books, 1206 Eruera St., next to the Rock
Sun, July 21 | 2pm | Destiny Church auditorium, cnr Tutanekai & Pukaki Sts. Shop | Koha | Jackie Evans | Ph 022 081 0136 | jacquelineevans@xtra.co.nz
Seniors (65+) and Friends of Opus $32, adults $37 | Jenny Joyce Armchair Readers Group - U3A
Ph 332 3718 | genevievejoyce@gmail.com | orchestras.org.nz/calendar Third-agers with a love of interesting literature as well as a fondness for curling
up in armchairs, talking about and swapping books.
PINS AND NEEDLES 2nd Thurs of month | 10am | Sub: $10 (covers all U3A groups) | Coral Day
Ph 349 3336 | seeday@xtra.co.nz | u3arotorua.com
Garment Construction Pathways class
A 3-week, Mon to Fri course to learn the basics of garment construction. Poetry Group - U3A
Nov 26-Dec 14 | 9am-4pm | Toi-Ohomai Institute of Technology, Mokoia Third-agers who share a passion for poetry.
Campus, Mokoia Dr. | Free for domestic students | Ph 0800 86 46 46 2nd Thurs of month | 1pm | Sub: $10 (covers all U3A groups)
toiohomai.ac.nz Margaret Lett | Ph 343 9223 | margaretlett@gmail.com | u3arotorua.com
Fashion Pathways: Pattern Making (Level 3) Book Review Group - U3A
A 4-week, Mon to Fri course to learn the basics of pattern making. Third-agers sharing their love of the written word and reading.
Jan 14-Feb 8 | 9am-4pm | Toi-Ohomai Institute of Technology, Mokoia Group 1 meets 2pm 3rd Mon of month, ph Jill Nicholas 347 9647.
Campus, Mokoia Dr. | Free for domestic students | Ph 0800 86 46 46 Group 2 meets 2pm 4th Mon of month, ph Di Edwards 348 3548.
toiohomai.ac.nz Sub: $10 (covers all U3A groups) | u3arotorua.com
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55th Rotorua Marathon
ACTIVE
ACTIVE
ACC’S LIVE STRONGER FOR LONGER Known affectionately as the people’s marathon, this iconic 42.2km Lake
Rotorua circuit is Australasia’s oldest marathon event. Support events include a
See individual listings for further details for each activity: half and quarter marathon, walking events and a 5.5km fun run.
Activity/class Page Sat, May 4 | Start times: 8am/8:05am marathon runners/walkers,
Ace of Hearts cardio and circuit class 14 8:15am/8:20am half marathon runners/walkers, 8:35am quarter marathon &
9am 5.5km fun run | Start/finish: Energy Events Centre | Entry fees: $134 full
Aqua Aerobics 15 marathon, $103 half, $52 quarter, $42 fun run. Late entries (at additional cost)
Bokwa dance class 17 close at 8:30am May 4. | rotoruamarathon.co.nz
Cantabria strength & balance classes 16 Cross Country Walking
Flexi-Moves Yoga For Health 15 Join the Rotorua Cross Country Walking Group, who walk between 3-5 hours
across farms or through bush and forest in the BOP.
Gardens strength & balance class 15 Every Tues & Thurs (weather permitting) | 8:45am | Meet at
Glenbrae strength & balance class 16 old Te Ngae Rd, opp. Countdown carpark, then carpool to each walk.
Heart of Gold cardiac rehabilitation 16 Sub: $20 | Sue Jenkins | Ph 332 5929, 027 332 2692
Life Fit Fun 20 Join the Rotorua Tramping and Skiing Club’s tramps
Membership offers regular day tramps (usually on a weekend), weekend
Strength & balance classes 16 overnight tramps, monthly club meetings and camaraderie.
QE Health balance classes 16 Club nights 2nd Mon of month (excl. Dec & Jan) | 7:30pm | Upstairs, Lakes
QE Health pilates 16 Watersports Trust building, 1 Mataiawhea St., Ohinemutu | Sub: $50
Brian Pickering | Ph 027 302 0057 | admin@rotoruatrampski.co.nz
QE Health walking balance class 13 rotoruatrampski.co.nz
Zumba® Gold 17 Thursday Strollers
Easy walks for approx. one hour followed by a cuppa.
Every Thurs (weather permitting) | 9:45am | Meet Rotorua Youth Centre,
BEAT THE FEET Te Ngae Rd. | Free | Colin Jacobs | Ph 346 8442 | clouston@kinect.co.nz
QE Health walking balance class
Walking group with added components involving strength and
balance exercises providing additional challenge and variety. Entry
by QE physiotherapy referral.
Every Thurs | 10:30-11:30am | QE Health, 1073 Whakaue St.
Cost: $5 per session or $45 x 10 sessions | Tina Solja | Ph 348 0189 ext. 734
OT@qehealth.co.nz
Walking Group - U3A
Walks of approx. two hours within a 20-minute drive of Rotorua. Moderate
fitness required as walks vary in difficulty.
2nd & 4th Fri of month | 9:20am | Sub: $10 (covers all U3A groups)
Ph Peter Wood 345 5099 | Ann Sullivan: annsullivan822@gmail.com
u3arotorua.com
Springfield Strollers
Friendly, social group. Usually flat walking for one hour in various locations then
morning tea at cafe. New members welcome.
Every Wed | 9:15am Free. Bring money for morning tea. | Barry Jenkins
Ph 027 381 8712 for meeting point
26th annual Rotorua Walking Festival
Walk in the beautiful Rotorua landscape. 10km, 21km and 42km routes in the
majestic Whakarewarewa Forest (Sat) then 10km, 20km and 30km options in
BOWL ALONG
the unique urban environment, Government Gardens and past city cafes (Sun). Ngongotaha Indoor Bowls Club
Spot prizes, entertainment and a cocktail function. Register online. Come along and enjoy indoor bowls while making new friends. Mats and bowls
Sat & Sun, March 16 & 17 | 8am, 9am and 10am start times | HQ at supplied.
Netherlands Society Hall, Neil Hunt Park | Deryck Shaw | Ph 027 477 1072 Every Mon | 7pm | Ngongotaha Community Hall, School Rd | Sub: $50. Mat fees
deryck@rotoruawalkingfestival.org.nz | rotoruawalkingfestival.org.nz $3 per night | Robin Campbell | Ph 357 5945 | robincampbell505@gmail.com
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Indoor bowls Gardens strength and balance class
ACTIVE
ACTIVE
Visitors and learner bowlers 55+ welcome. Gentle exercise programme in both standing and sitting positions;
Every Fri | 1-4pm | Parksyde Community Centre, Tarewa Pl. | Small charge designed to challenge and maintain strength and balance.
Betty | Ph 348 7018 | office@parksyde.co.nz | parksyde.org.nz Every Mon & Thurs | 9:30am (Mon), 2pm (Thurs) | BUPA Gardens
Keen to try indoor bowls? Retirement Village lounge, 15 Hodgkins St. | Free for all | Jennie Arvidson
The Owhata Indoor Bowls Club supply the mats and bowls and participants Ph 350 1036 ext. 56813 to advise attendance | Jennie.Arvidson@bupa.co.nz
supply the fun and camaraderie. Coaching is available. Flexi-Moves Yoga for Health
Every Wed (Feb 13-Sept 11) | Names in by 6:45pm, play starts 7pm Flexi-Moves offers beginner, general and restorative classes to
Owhata Primary School Hall, Brent Rd. | Sub: $49. $3 mat fee per session improve bone density, strength, flexibility, and stress levels.
additional | Delwyn Hughes | Ph 345 6609 | dhughes.indoorbowls@xtra.co.nz Every Mon, Tues & Wed | 5:30-6:45pm | Arawa Bowling Club, 64 Lytton St.
Cost: $60 prepaid for 5 consecutive lessons. Bookings essential.
GREEN FINGERS Jean Hunter | Ph 027 450 0646 | jean.hunter@slingshot.co.nz
facebook.com/FlexiMovesYoga
Westbrook Garden Circle
We generally have a garden-orientated speaker who judges a bloom brought Restore with yoga
along by members. Networking over afternoon tea. Movements (Asana), breath awareness and relaxation for everyday health,
1st Mon of month (excl. Jan) | 1pm | Bowling Club Clubrooms, Govt. Gardens wellness and ease. Beginners and intermediate.
Sub: $15 | Ph Avis Spender 347 7130, Trish Adler 347 9250 Every Thurs | 5:30-7pm | Yoga Rotorua Studio, Rotorua Racecourse (1st
adlercont@xtra.co.nz floor, middle grandstand). Entrance next to Rydges Hotel. | Cost: $10 per class
Ann Esler | Ph 349 3082, 027 499 7253 | eslerann1@gmail.com
“We refer people to HIP when they are looking Tai Chi for men and women 50+
for a second activity in addition to our group.” Intermediate class to gain inner balance with exercise in a private, stress-free
JOYCE WHITING, PLEASURE PAINTERS environment. Chinese instructor.
Need a gardener/handyman? Every Wed | 10am | Parksyde Community Centre, Tarewa Pl. | Cost: $6 per
Age Concern have a Gold Skills Service database of people willing to help in session | Lei Lei | Ph 347 2638 | office@parksyde.co.nz
return for a modest fee. | Age Concern Rotorua | Ph 347 1569
admin@acrotorua.nz | facebook.com/AgeConcernRotorua
Rotorua Rhododendron and Garden Group
Daytime garden visits Sept-Dec plus winter meetings with guest speakers at
7:30pm | St. John Ambulance Rooms, Pererika St. | Sub: $15 individual, $25
double | Paul Shaw | Ph 027 206 4940 | paulcarol.shaw@xtra.co.nz
Grow with the Rotorua Dahlia Club
Dahlia fanciers who gather to enjoy workshops, demonstrations, tuber sales
and an annual show.
2nd Sun of month (Aug to April) | Noon-3pm | Mokoia Community Centre,
297 Vaughan Rd. | Sub: $5 | Jo Wilkie | Ph 348 9034
rotoruadahlia.club@gmail.com
HEALTHY OPTIONS Hatha yoga - gentle/beginner
Ace of Hearts cardio and circuit class A gentle yoga class based on traditional Hatha yoga teachings, suitable for
Low to medium impact class working on balance, posture, beginners. Posture, breathing, meditation and relaxation.
cardiovascular fitness and strength. Exercise options mean it’s Every Fri (excl. stat hols) | 10:30am-noon | Yoga Rotorua Studio, Rotorua
suitable for all levels. Racecourse (1st floor, middle grandstand). Entrance next to Rydges Hotel.
Every Mon, Wed & Fri (excl. Christmas break) | 10:15-11:15am Cost: $15 per session or $60 x 5 sessions | Jenny Lux | Ph 021 246 9526
Go360 Wellness Hub | Cost: $5 per session (pay as you go) | Glenys Cross jenny.k.lux@gmail.com | facebook.com/jennyluxyogateacher
Ph 348 1770 | info@go360.co.nz | go360.co.nz Aqua Aerobics
Yoga for Health: personal plan Full body workout designed to increase strength, fitness and
Flexi-Moves offers personal plans to suit chronic medical conditions or recovery mobility in deep water with an aqua buoyancy aid.
from surgery (e.g. breast cancer). Every Mon, Wed & Fri | 8:45-9:30am & 5:45-6:30pm (No 5:45pm class on Fri)
Daytime hours to suit in your home if required. Email for further information. Deep pool, Rotorua Aquatic Centre | Cost: $6 per session or $54 x 10 sessions
Jean Hunter | Ph 027 450 0646 | jean.hunter@slingshot.co.nz June Joseph | Ph 348 8833 | racr@clmnz.co.nz
facebook.com/FlexiMovesYoga clmnz.co.nz/rotorua-aquatic-centre
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QE Health balance class Warm water exercise classes for arthritis sufferers
ACTIVE
ACTIVE
Gentle exercise programme to help regain and retain strength and Half hour sessions with instructors trained in water therapy. Enjoy exercising in
balance. Open to clients on a QE community rehabilitation programme. a relaxed friendly atmosphere. No swimming involved.
Every Tues & Thurs | 10:30-11:30am | QE Health, 1073 Whakaue St. Every Mon, Tues & Wed | 8:30am (Mon & Wed) & 1pm (Tues excl.
Free | Tina Solja | Ph 348 0189 ext. 734 | OT@qehealth.co.nz school hols) | Polynesian Spa | Small charge | Mary Barton
Strength & Balance classes Ph 346 3831 | marybarton182@gmail.com
Gentle exercise programme to help regain and retain strength and Green Prescription
balance. A 6-mth healthy lifestyle programme providing support, motivation and
Every Mon, Tues & Wed | 1:30-2:30pm Ngongotaha Community Hall (Mon), information designed to help develop a healthy lifestyle through sustainable
1:30-2:30pm Parksyde Community Centre (Tues) & 9:45-10:45am Mokoia physical activity and nutritional changes. | Free, but requires a GP referral
Community Centre (Wed) | Cost: $4 per session | Tina Solja Sport Bay of Plenty | Ph 348 4125 | adminrotorua@sportbop.co.nz
Ph 348 0189 ext. 734 | OT@qehealth.co.nz sportbop.co.nz
Glenbrae strength & balance class
Gentle exercise programme to help residents regain and retain LET’S DANCE
strength and balance. Open to residents only.
Every Thurs | 10:30-11:30am | Glenbrae Retirement Village | Free Ballroom dance classes
Maria Jay | Ph 349 0014 | maria.jay@glenbraeretirement.co.nz Learn to ballroom dance with Lakes Performing Arts Company.
arvida.co.nz/Arvida-Villages/Glenbrae Every Tues | 7:30-8:30pm | Lake Performing Arts Company, 1215 Hinemoa St.
Cost: $100 per term | Helene Nicholson | Ph 022 531 5833, 460 0461
Cantabria strength & balance classes info@lakesperformingarts.com | lakesperformingartscompany.com
Gentle exercise programme to help residents regain and retain
strength and balance. Open to residents only. Ceroc dance classes
Every Wed & Fri | 9:30-10.30am (Wed), 10:30-11:30am (Fri) Beginner modern jive lessons. Easy to learn steps mean these social dance
Cantabria Retirement Village | Free | Tina Harman | Ph 347 9587 classes are popular with people at all levels of fitness.
reception@cantabria.co.nz | cantabria.co.nz Every Thurs | 7pm | Rotorua Primary School Hall, Rangiuru St. entrance
Cost: $10 intro class | Claire | Ph 027 954 6716 | info@cerocrotorua.co.nz
Heart of Gold cardiac rehabilitation cerocrotorua.co.nz
A Phase 3 Cardiac Rehabilitation Club, designed specifically for
cardiac rehabilitation. Dance, exercise, meet great people
Every Tues, Wed & Thurs | 10:30am (Tues & Thurs) & 1pm (Wed) | Golds Sunset Social Dancers enjoy (and teach) the art of rock ‘n’ roll.
Health and Fitness, 100 Old Taupo Rd. | Sub: $12 plus $5 per session (first Every Wed (excl. school hols) | 7-9pm general class, 6:30pm beginners
session free) | Raewyn Gardiner | Ph 348 8998 | raewyn.gardiner@xtra.co.nz 6-week course (subject to sufficient numbers) | Sunset Primary School Hall,
goldshealthandfitness.co.nz/gym-rotorua-exercise Sunset Rd. | Cost: $5 per night, $30 per course
Ph Carol-Anne Holder 022 066 2575, Donna 346 0317 evenings
“This (Hobbies, Interest and Passions) booklet Zumba® Gold
is a wonderful publication.” Lower impact, easy-to-follow Latin-inspired dance fitness party to
JANE EYNON-RICHARDS, MANAGER, CITIZENS’ ADVICE BUREAU keep seniors in the groove of life.
Pilates Plus Every Tues & Fri | 9:30-10:15am | Parksyde Community Centre, Tarewa Pl.
Physiotherapist led. Low impact, strengthening abdominals, back, pelvic floor, Cost: $7 casual or $60 x 10 sessions | Gayle Rattigan | Ph 021 203 9619
neck and shoulders with balance, flexibility, co-ordination and postural control. rattigan@xtra.co.nz | anamdancefitness.com
Every Mon, Tues & Wed | 6pm (Mon), 9am (Tues) & 5:30pm (Wed) Square Dance Group - U3A
The Wellness Hub, 1070 Eruera St. | Cost: casual $17, 10-week block course Squares of eight people dance to directives from caller. Moderate exercise for
$130 or attend five sessions of block course $75 | Hollie Turner body and mind. All ages welcome.
Ph 022 194 4265 | holliephysio@gmail.com Every Tues (excl. Dec-Feb) | 10:30am-12:30pm | Parksyde Community
facebook.com/HollieTurnerPilatesPlus Centre, Tarewa Pl. | Cost: $3 per session | Ann Sullivan | Ph 348 1991
QE Health pilates annsullivan822@gmail.com
Improve flexibility, build strength, develop control and endurance. Bokwa Fitness for over 55s
Emphasis on alignment, breathing, developing a strong core, and Improve cardio fitness; draw letters, numbers and shapes to music
improving coordination and balance. with feet. Adapted to suit this age group.
Every Tues & Thurs | Beginners 10:15-11:15am (Tues) & 10:45-11:45am Every Mon | 9:15-10am | Lakes Performing Arts Company, 1215 Hinemoa St.
(Thurs). Intermediate 5:15-6:15pm (Thurs) | QE Health, 1073 Whakaue St. Cost: $7 casual or $60 x 10 sessions, which can be used in conjunction with
Cost: $15 casual, $62.50 x 5 sessions, $125 x 10 sessions | Louise Marillier Zumba® Gold. | Gayle Rattigan | Ph 021 203 9619 | rattigan@xtra.co.nz
Ph 348 0189 ext. 734 | OT@qehealth.co.nz anamdancefitness.com
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QUICK EVENT FINDER WHEN PAGE QUICK EVENT FINDER WHEN PAGE
November 2018 Annual A & P Show 26 26
Sulphur Lake Sculpture Symposium Till Nov 25 3 Rotorua Noir: Crime Writers’ Festival 26, 27 11
Free Art Pathways jewellery class Nov 19-Dec 12 3 Agrodome shearing competition 27 26
Free Art Pathways interior design class Nov 19-Dec 12 3 Free Intro to Professional Cookery class Jan 28-Feb 15 31
Free Art Pathways urban art class Nov 19-Dec 12 4 Brave Hearts exhibition Till March 5 3
Free Photoshop & Illustrator Pathways class Nov 19-Dec 21 29 February 2019
Free intro class to Nail Technology Nov 19-Dec 21 31 Fish Out Of Water art trail 1-3 2
Free 3D Printing Pathways class (Level 3) Nov 19-Dec 21 28 Live jazz with Jazzanovo 3 8
Free Game Development class Nov 19-Dec 21 28 Music in the Band Rotunda 3, 10, 17, 24 8
Free Game Design class Nov 19-Dec 21 29 Wooden and Classic Boat Flotilla 9 21
Vintage Crown Lynn sale 24, 25 21 Opus Orchestra concert 10 10
Chess lessons Nov 25-May 5 27 ArtsMAD 12 23
Garment Construction Pathway Nov 26-Dec 14 10 Home & Garden Show 15, 16, 17 26
The 200 Show opening 30 2 2-day Pastel Exercises art workshop 16, 17 4
Brave Hearts exhibition Till March 5 3 Dahlia Show 23 27
December 2018 Art in the Park 24 2
Dutch Market Day 1 25 Just Cook for Healthy Aging Starts Feb 32
Live jazz with Bay Dixie 2 7 Brave Hearts exhibition Till March 5 3
Cinderella: A Christmas Pantomime 4 7 March 2019
Christmas carols concert 7, 8 7 Live jazz with Viva Jazz Quartet 3 8
Summer Festival and Artisan Fair 8 25 Brave Hearts exhibition 1-5 3
Carols by Candlelight 14 25 Music in the Band Rotunda 3, 10, 17, 24 8
Greased Lightin’ Prom Party 15 25 Lakeside 2019: Waiata Mai 9 8
Hospice Remembrance Tree Appeal 17-23 35 26th annual Rotorua Walking Festival 16, 17 12
Fish Out of Water art trail Dec 20-Feb 3 2 Operatunity’s Phantom to Les Mis concert 26 8
Rerewhakaaitu Rodeo 26 25 April 2019
Interislander Summer Festival racing 27 26 Live jazz with the Jelly Rolls 7 9
2-night Streetstock meeting 28, 29 26 2-day Pastel Portraits workshop 13, 14 4
New Year’s Eve GLO Festival 31 26 ANZAC Services 25 22
Museum Community Christmas Tree Dec 1-Jan 7 35 May 2019
The 200 Show exhibition Dec 1-Jan 26 2 May is NZ Music Month 1-31 30
Brave Hearts exhibition Till March 5 3 Aroha String Quartet chamber music 2 10
January 2019 Marathon Sports & Lifestyle Expo 3, 4 27
The 200 Show exhibition Till 26 2 55th Rotorua Marathon 4 13
Fish Out of Water art trail Till Feb 3 2 Operatunity’s Hits of the 60s and 70s 7 9
Free intro class to Professional Cookery 3-21 31 Rotorua Cup Day 11 27
Free Café and Barista Service class 7-25 31 Music celebrating Cook’s NZ voyages 25, 26 9
Madagascar the Musical Jr. 10-20 7 June 2019
Free pattern-making class Jan 14-Feb 8 10 Operatunity’s Dancing Years concert 25 9
Luck of the Irish concert 17 7 July 2019
World Invitation Superstock Champs 18, 19 26 Central North Island Swap Meet 14 22
Lakefront Car Show 20 26 Opus Orchestra mid-winter concert 21 10
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MAY 2019 H.I.P.
H.I.P.Hobbies,
Hobbies,Interests,
Interests,Passions
Passions 19Beginner and easy line dancing classes @ Parksyde
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DISCOVERY
Beginner class with Geyserland Line Dancers can be combined with follow on ACCENT ON HOBBIES
easy lesson. Fee covers both sessions.
Every Thurs | 10-11am & 11am-noon | Parksyde Community Centre,
Tarewa Pl. | Cost: $5 per session | Jeanette Salt | Ph 348 4845
jeanettesalt@xtra.co.nz
Intermediate line dance class @ Parksyde
With the Geyserland Line Dancers.
Every Thurs | 1-2:30pm | Parksyde Community Centre, Tarewa Pl.
Cost: $5 per session | Jeanette Salt | Ph 348 4845 | jeanettesalt@xtra.co.nz
Easy line dance class @ Ngongotaha
With the Geyserland Line Dancers.
Every Mon | 1-2:30pm | Ngongotaha Community Hall, School Rd.
Cost: $5 per session | Jeanette Salt | Ph 348 4845 | jeanettesalt@xtra.co.nz
Intermediate line dance class @ Ngongotaha
With the Geyserland Line Dancers. Fly fishing tuition for beginners
Every Mon | 10am-noon | Ngongotaha Community Hall, School Rd. The Rotorua Anglers’ Assn will help you learn the basic skills needed to put a fly
Cost: $5 per session | Jeanette Salt | Ph 348 4845 | jeanettesalt@xtra.co.nz in front of a hungry trout. All gear supplied.
Next course when sufficient numbers. Register your interest now.
MOVE YOUR BODY Rotorua Anglers’ Assn, Pererika St. | Cost: $120 | Gavin Corbett
Ph 021 226 3978 | corbettgavin@gmail.com | rotoruaanglers.org.nz
Play 9 or 18 holes at LakeView Golf and Country Club
Golf is a fantastic way to get exercise in a beautiful natural environment and Geyserland Guild of Woodworkers
have fun at the same time. The club is primarily focussed on woodturning, but members are also interested
Year round | 8am-5pm | LakeView Golf and Country Club | Sub: From in wood carving and furniture making.
$500 pa, 6-mth summer membership $380 available | Sue Falconer 2nd & 4th Thurs of month | 7:30-10pm. Members also meet most Sat
Ph 027 201 0940 | lakeview@golf.co.nz | lakeviewgolf.co.nz mornings to use workshop facilities. | Clubrooms, Pererika St. (next to St. John
Ambulance Rooms) | Sub: $30 | Jon Parker | Ph 021 511 965
Try pickleball president@ggw.org.nz | ggw.org.nz
Tennis court too big? Badminton too fast? Still want to whack something? Give
Pickleball a try. Rotorua Astronomical Society
Every Mon & Thurs | 10am-noon (Thurs), 7-9pm (Mon) | Badminton Hall, Meetings include presentations from members or guests, plus telescope
28 Tarewa Pl. | Cost: $5 morning, $8 evening. Paddles and balls provided. viewing (weather dependant).
Roger Holmes | Ph 345 5786 | semloh@xtra.co.nz | pickleball.org.nz 1st Wed of month | 7:30pm | The Arts Village | Sub: $25 individual,
$40 couple/family, first meeting free. Casual visits $5.
Life Fit Fun Wei-Young Wang | Ph 021 609 305 | rotorua.astronomy@gmail.com
Suited for all levels and abilities aiming to increase general fitness, facebook.com/rotoruaastronomicalsociety
core strength and flexibility.
Every Mon, Wed & Fri | 10:30-11:30am | Gold’s Health and Fitness,
100 Old Taupo Rd. | Cost: $15 casual, $80 x 10 sessions | Joshua Gardiner BYGONE TIMES
Ph 027 348 8999 | info@nolimitsfitness.co.nz Sale of iconic Crown Lynn china
nolimitsstrengthandconditioning.co.nz/life-fit Classic pieces of Kiwiana from NZ’s most popular pottery works, Crown Lynn,
Learn to play golf croquet available for sale.
Fun and challenging, golf croquet requires skill and coordination while fostering Sat & Sun, Nov 24 & 25 | 9am-4pm | Monarch Room, Princes Gate Hotel
friendships. Free lessons. Free admission. Cash only for sales (no EFTPOS).
Every Wed, Thurs & Sat | 9:30am-12:30pm (Wed & Sat) & 1-3pm (Thurs) 22nd annual Wooden Boat Parade
Govt. Gardens | Sub: $150 | Bev Skilling | Ph 021 039 7022 The Lake Rotoiti Classic and Wooden Boat Assn are holding their annual flotilla
bevskilling@gmail.com | croquetrotorua.nz of classic and wooden boats to mark Waitangi Day. A great sight as they parade
Table tennis @ Parksyde down the Okere Falls arm of the lake.
Our group welcomes experienced players to enjoy the challenge of this great game. Sat, Feb 9 | Boats begin gathering at 10am, parade starts at 10:30am
Every Fri | 10:30am-noon | Parksyde Community Centre, Tarewa Pl. SH33, lake-edge reserve on Rotoiti between Whangamarino School and Okere
Cost: $3 per session | Ph Janine 027 330 6099, Jeanette 362 4099 Falls Store | Free | Rachel Jamieson | Ph 349 0852 | Zea.Rachel@gmail.com
office@parksyde.co.nz | parksyde.org.nz woodenboatparade.co.nz/page/events
20 H.I.P. NOVEMBER 2018 – MAY 2019 H.I.P. Hobbies, Interests, Passions 21DISCOVERY
DISCOVERY
Outside the Walls historical walking tours
Discover the fascinating history of the battles, burial sites, buildings and
landscape of Govt. Gardens on this complimentary walking tour.
11am & 2pm daily (excl. Christmas Day) plus additional 1pm tour Wed,
Thurs & Fri. Other times by arrangement. | Gather at top of stairs outside
Rotorua Museum, Govt. Gardens | Free. Bookings required for groups of six or
more. | Julie Parsons | Ph 351 7823 | julie.parsons@rotorualc.nz
rotoruamuseum.co.nz
History Group - U3A
Enthusiastic third-agers who share an interest in past lives and times.
ANZAC Day commemorations
2nd & 4th Fri of month | 9:30am | Parksyde Community Centre, Tarewa Pl.
Dawn service and civic memorial services commemorating the anniversary of
Sub: $10 (covers all U3A groups) | Brian Gillespie | Ph 348 7611
the Gallipoli landings by ANZAC troops in WWI.
u3arotorua.com
Thurs, April 25 | 5:45am dawn service at Ohinemutu, 9:30am civic service at
Energy Events Centre | Free | Mandy Godo | rotorualakescouncil.nz
CONNECTIONS
39th Central North Island Swap Meet & Car Show
A feast of vintage, veteran, classic and collectable cars, motorcycles, hot rods, ArtsMAD
memorabilia, old car books, old toys, model cars etc. Enjoy nibbles and short art talks from a wide range of interesting people to
Sun, July 14 | 7am-2pm | Paradise Valley Raceway, Paradise Valley Rd. ignite and inspire your creativity.
Admission: $5 public, $10 sellers (vehicle & driver) | info@rvvcc.org.nz Tues, Feb 12 | 5:30pm-7:30pm | Monarch Room, Princes Gate Hotel
rotoruavintagecarclub.org.nz Gold coin koha | Jill Walker | thetravellintuatara@gmail.com
Rotorua and District Historical Society creativerotorua.org.nz
Speakers on local and general history. Field trips to historical sites. Kapu Tiī Korō ero - Korō ero Over the Tea Cups
Every 4th Mon (excl. Dec & Jan) | 7:30pm | Sub: $15 | Val Richie Relaxed weekly gathering to practice speaking te reo Maāori no matter what
Ph 345 9716 | randvritchie@kinect.co.nz stage of the learning journey you are on.
Rotorua Settlers and Steam Museum (Te Amorangi Trust) Every Mon | Noon-1pm | Rotorua Library Te Aka Mauri, Haupapa St. | Free.
Volunteers get up to all sorts of things at this lovely museum. No booking required. | Ph 348 4177 | library@rotorualc.nz
Come and be one of us. rotorualibrary.govt.nz
Every Thurs & Sun | 10am-4pm | 43 Robinson Ave., Holden’s Bay Age Concern shopping service
Ph Allan 345 6884, 027 285 3205 or museum 345 9525 Get in touch if you are an older person who needs assistance with grocery
teamorangimuseum@xtra.co.nz | rotoruaheritage.co.nz shopping. | Age Concern Rotorua | Ph 347 1569 | admin@acrotorua.nz
Bibleworld Museum and Discovery Centre facebook.com/AgeConcernRotorua
Explore life as it was in biblical times. Great range of scale models, ancient Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
artefacts, replicas and interactive activities. Grandparents in this situation are welcome to attend our monthly meeting for
Every Fri to Mon | 10am-3pm (Mon & Fri), 1-4pm (Sat & Sun) support, fellowship and information.
1141 Eruera St. | Free | Ross Nightingale | Ph 021 909 842 3rd Mon of month | 9:30am-noon | Parksyde Community Centre, Tarewa Pl.
bibleworld@xtra.co.nz | bibleworld.org.nz Anne Donnell | Ph 020 4022 2910 | rotoruagrg@gmail.com
22 H.I.P. NOVEMBER 2018 – MAY 2019 H.I.P. Hobbies, Interests, Passions 23Join advocacy organisation Grey Power Rotorua Become a Department of Conservation Volunteer
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DISCOVERY
Grey Power Federation affiliate members enjoy advocacy support, forums, Participate in a variety of activities, including planting native trees, species
discounts (additional to Super GoldCard), quarterly magazines, and social conservation and plant surveys.
occasions. Ongoing | From 2 hours to full days | Sites throughout the Rotorua and
Office open Tues-Thurs 10am-2pm | 1333 Eruera St. (Ranolf St. end) Tauranga region | Catherine Noble | Ph 027 542 3683 | cnoble@doc.govt.nz
Sub: $20 individual, $30 couple | Miriam Ruberl | Ph 346 1739 doc.govt.nz/get-involved/volunteer/in-your-region/bay-of-plenty
greypower.rotorua@gmail.com | greypowerrotorua.org.nz Learn about beekeeping
Citizens’ Advice Bureau Rotorua The club provides support, knowledge & education for safe beekeeping practices.
Confidential information, advice and advocacy on any matter. Specialist Monthly Sun | 2pm | Venues vary according to topic | Sub: $50 per family
beneficiary advocates available. Kim Poynter | Ph 021 926 937 | rotoruahoneybeeclub@gmail.com
Mon-Fri | 9am-5pm | 1143 Eruera St., opp. the Baby Factory | Free rotoruahoneybeeclub.co.nz
Jane Eynon-Richards | Ph 348 3936, 0800 367 222 | rotorua@cab.org.nz DIY Kiwi Coffin Club: Makers of affordable underground furniture
cab.org.nz We socialise, share laughs and help each other to build and decorate homemade
“Including the Stronger For Longer panel in HIP is a coffins to reflect our lives.
fantastic resource. We got glowing feedback from local Every Wed (excl. Jan) | 8am-1pm | Cnr Old Quarry & Fairy Springs Rds.
Sub: $10. Basic coffin $360. | Ph Ron 345 3553, 027 224 5698 or Deidre
GP’s who felt an online class list was missing a large 348 2291 | thecoffinclubmovie.com
percentage of the targeted over 65+ population.”
Grow your own vegetables
KIRSTY WALKER, ALLIED HEALTH MANAGER, QE HEALTH
Garden plots are available at the Linton Park Community Centre to grow your
Justice of the Peace clinics own veggies. | Linton Park Community Centre, 16 Kamahi Pl.
Clinics where JP’s witness signatures on documents, complete affidavits, Rosemary MacKenzie | Ph 348 0757 | lintonparkcc@xtra.co.nz
certify copies of documents, complete declarations etc.
Every Mon-Sat (excl. stat hols) | Noon-1.30pm Citizens’ Advice (Mon & Wed),
10am-4pm Rotorua Courthouse (Tues), 2-4pm Western Heights Community Centre
FAIRS, FESTIVALS, MARKETS, SHOWS
(Wed), 11:30am-1:30pm Progress Ngongotaha shop (Thurs), noon-2pm Rotorua Bi-monthly Dutch Market Days
Lakes Council (Thurs), 2-4pm Toi-Ohomai Institute of Technology Information Social get-together not only for Dutch people. Coffee, broodje Kroket, ouebollen,
Centre (Thurs), 11:30am-1pm Citizens’ Advice (Fri) and 10am-noon Library (Sat) herring, smoked eel, Dutch goodies shop, crafts and woodware.
Free | Barry Gaylard | Ph 345 6565 | jpregistrar.rotorua@gmail.com Sat, Dec 1. Dates for 2019 in Daily Post What’s On column the week prior to
Connect with an older person event. | 10am-2pm | Netherlands Society Clubrooms, Neil Hunt Park
Our Age Concern volunteers share an hour visiting an older person in our Free entry | Frans Schaeffers | Ph 022 647 9188 | frans.sounds@xtra.co.nz
community. A rewarding experience. Training and support given. | Ph 347 1569 Summer Festival and Artisan Fair
admin@acrotorua.nz | facebook.com/AgeConcernRotorua A vibrant festival of live performances, art-making, delicious food,
Make a connection at the Linton Park Community Centre and artist/artisan stalls.
Already home to numerous groups/activities, we are keen for new events and Sat, Dec 8 | 10am-4pm | The Arts Village | Free entry | Frances Berkers
people who would like to start and/or lead events. Ph 348 9008 | projects@artsvillage.org.nz | artsvillage.org.nz/whats-on
Open 7 days a week with staff available Mon to Fri. | 8am-10pm Carols by Candlelight
Linton Park Community Centre, 16 Kamahi Pl. | Rosemary MacKenzie Fun family night of music and entertainment to bring in Christmas. Bring rug and
Ph 348 0757 | lintonparkcc@xtra.co.nz picnic. Food and coffee available.
Fri, Dec 14 | From 7:30pm | Kuirau Park, Ranolf St. side
CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY Free entry. Gold coin donation for candle. | Don Korte | Ph 345 9555
rotoruaeast@lionsclubs.org.nz | facebook.com/RotoruaEastLions
Forest & Bird: Rotorua Branch
Pest control, tree planting and track maintenance activities. Greased Lightin’ Prom Party
Field trips and evening conservation talks throughout the year. Hang on for the ride as we go back to the 50s and celebrate one of the most
Margaret Dick | Ph 357 2024 | rotorua.branch@forestandbird.org.nz iconic musicals in movie history.
forestandbird.org.nz/branches/rotorua Sat, Dec 15 | 7pm-midnight | The Blue Baths | Tickets: $80 | Ph 350 2119
Trade Aid shop volunteer 54th annual Rerewhakaaitu Rodeo
Want to be part of the solution in eradicating world poverty? Help sell Fair Trade Open & 2nd division events: rope & tie, bull riding, barrel race & steer riding.
goods on a voluntary basis. Calf ride and breakaway roping for juniors.
Days to suit, but requires at least one 4-hour weekly or fortnightly shift. Wed, Dec 26 | From 9am | Lake Rerewhakaaitu Domain, Ashpit Rd.
Trade Aid, 1285 Tutanekai St. | Meaghan Kelly | Ph 349 4988 Admission: $10 adults | Christine Church | Ph 027 448 5756
rotorua@tradeaid.org.nz | tradeaid.org.nz rerewhakaaitu.rodeo@gmail.com
24 H.I.P. NOVEMBER 2018 – MAY 2019 H.I.P. Hobbies, Interests, Passions 25Interislander Summer Festival racing Rotorua Dahlia Club Show
DISCOVERY
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A fun family picnic day out with thrilling horse racing for the adults plus heaps of The Rotorua Dahlia Club hosts their annual show of choice blooms in many
free activities and entertainment for the kids. forms and colours.
Thurs, Dec 27 | Gates open 10am | Arawa Park racecourse Sat, Feb 23 | 11am-3pm | Ngongotaha Hall, School Rd. | Entry by gold coin
Admission: $10 | Ph 348 2024 donation | Kathleen Lee | rotoruadahlia.club@gmail.com
Speedway: 2-night streetstock meeting Sports & Lifestyle Expo
They look like regular cars, but streetstocks have safety additions and permission Featuring sports-related products from clothing, footwear, accessories and
to knock the opposition out of the way. Lots of support action races both nights. equipment to health and lifestyle products and merchandise.
Fri & Sat, Dec 28 & 29 | 7-10pm both nights | Paradise Valley Raceway, Fri & Sat, May 3 & 4 | 2-9pm (Fri) & 6:30am-noon (Sat) | Energy Events
Paradise Valley Rd. | Admission: $22.50 adult, $53 family (Fri) or $28 adult, Centre, Govt. Gardens | Free entry | rotoruamarathon.co.nz
$63 family (Sat). Includes fees. | Ph 0800 BUY TIX (289 849) Rotorua Cup Day
Enjoy a fabulous day out at Rotorua Racing Club’s premiere day. The richest,
“It’s very helpful having a booklet like HIP. We get many
most glamorous day of the year. Two Group 3 races, each with a high stakes
responses from being able to promote ourselves with you.” cash prize. Best dressed prizes and children entertainment.
DONNA MASON, SUNSET SOCIAL DANCERS
Sat, May 11 | Arawa Park racecourse | Ph 348 2024
New Year’s Eve GLO Festival Rotorua Night Market
A Rotorua Lakes Council New Year’s Eve event. Gather with friends and family Experience the family-friendly atmosphere full of vibrant entertainment, ethnic
to enjoy movies, entertainment, great food and fireworks display. food stalls and artisan-style shopping.
Mon, Dec 31 | 4:30-9:30pm | Rotorua Village Green | Free entry Every Thurs (weather permitting) | 5-9pm | Tutanekai St, between Hinemoa
facebook.com/rotoruaglofestival & Haupapa Sts. | Free entry | facebook.com/RotoruaNightMarket
World Invitation Superstock Championship Rotorua Farmers Market
Three-time winner Frankie Wainman Jr will lead the UK contingent. Along with With a wide range of fresh, local produce, speciality foods and live
US drivers, they’re here to do battle with NZ’s best superstock drivers. The big entertainment, there’s something for everyone.
weekend will also see stockcar teams racing, women’s stockcars, ministocks Every Sun (weather permitting) | 9am-1pm | Te Manawa, cnr Hinemoa &
and BOP saloon car champs. Tutanekai Sts. | Free entry | facebook.com/RotoruaFarmersMarket
Fri & Sat, Jan 18 & 19 | 7-10pm both nights | Paradise Valley Raceway,
Paradise Valley Rd. | Admission: $10 senior, $28 adult, $58 family (Fri) or $10 GAME ON
senior, $33 adult, $68 family (Sat). Includes fees. | Ph 0800 BUY TIX (289 849)
7th annual Rotorua Lakefront Car Show
Rotorua Vintage and Veteran Car Club’s charity fundraiser. Display of cars, bikes
and commercial vehicles by club members and other enthusiasts.
Sun, Jan 20 | 10am-2pm | Village Green, Lakefront | Entry by gold coin
donation. Proceeds to Rotorua St. John Ambulance. | Dennis Whimp
Ph 348 3550 | info@rvvcc.org.nz | rotoruavintagecarclub.org.nz
Annual A & P Show
Equestrian events, axemen competitions, alpacas, miniature horses, Highland
dancing, King and Queen of the Mountain, trade and food stalls. Pony and
donkey rides, petting pen, and fair fun for the kiddies. Roaring Knights Chess Club
Sat, Jan 26 | 8:30am-5pm | A & P showgrounds, Western Rd., Ngongotaha Join us to learn chess, play chess or improve your game with tips and coaching
Admission: $10 adults | Ph 357 2979 | rotoruashow@gmail.com at our new club. Chess enthusiasts of all ages and levels welcome.
Every Sun (Nov 25-May 5) | 3-5pm (unless a tournament is on at the same
Agrodome Shearing Competition time) | Lakes Watersports Trust building, 1 Mataiawhea St., Ohinemutu
See this fast, competitive contest between some of the country’s best shearers Cost: $5 per session (incl. instructive lessons and biscuits)
and wool handlers. Plus spill over events from Saturday’s A & P show including Laurens Goormachtigh | Ph 021 177 4887 | goormachtigh.laurens@gmail.com
show hunters, Western riding and wood chopping. facebook.com/groups/RRKCC
Sun, Jan 27 | A & P showgrounds, Western Rd., Ngongotaha | Ph 357 2979
Summer Wine Snooker
Home & Garden Show Leisurely afternoon of snooker for senior Citizen’s Club members (55 years
Packed with ideas and information needed to transform your surroundings and and over).
create the home you’ve dreamt of. Every Wed | 12:30-3pm | Citizens’ Club, 1146 Rangiuru St. | Sub-club fee: $5
Fri-Sun, Feb 15-17 | 10am-5pm (Fri & Sat), 10am-4pm (Sun) | Energy Events plus $3 per session plus club sub of $30 individual, $25 Gold card holder, $50
Centre, Govt. Gardens | Admission: $6 adults, Gold cardholders $3 (Fri only) couple | Bob Peterson | Ph 348 3066 | rotoruacitizensclub.co.nz
26 H.I.P. NOVEMBER 2018 – MAY 2019 H.I.P. Hobbies, Interests, Passions 27Numero Group - U3A Free Game Design class
DISCOVERY
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Third-agers who meet to play the mathematical card game Numero. A 5-week, Wed to Fri course for those interested in game design.
Every Fri | 1pm | Parksyde Community Centre, Tarewa Pl. | Sub: $10 (covers Wed, Thurs & Fri, Nov 19-Dec 21 | 1-5pm (Wed) & 9am-1pm (Thurs & Fri)
all U3A groups) | Margaret Neale | Ph 348 5696 | u3arotorua.com Toi-Ohomai Institute of Technology, Mokoia Campus, Mokoia Dr.
Invitation to Scrabble players Free for domestic students | Ph 0800 86 46 46 | toiohomai.ac.nz
Our friendly Rotorua Scrabble Club members meet weekly for games of Photoshop & Illustrator Pathway
scrabble. Experienced and learner players welcome. A 5-week, Mon to Fri course for those interested in expanding their skill base in
Every Thurs | 9am-noon | Parksyde Community Centre, Tarewa Pl. digital manipulation and illustration.
Sub: $20 plus $3 per session | Ph Tim Henneveld 348 0697, Ruth Godwin Nov 19-Dec 21 | 9am-4pm | Toi-Ohomai Institute of Technology, Mokoia
027 349 6061 | ruthmgodwin@gmail.com Campus, Mokoia Dr. | Free for domestic students | Ph 0800 86 46 46
Enjoy weekly games of canasta toiohomai.ac.nz
From the rummy family of card games, canasta is most commonly played by Technology Users Group - U3A
four using two standard decks. A group for third-agers who are interested in getting the most out of modern
Every Wed | 1:30-3pm | Parksyde Community Centre, Tarewa Pl. technology.
Small charge | Tim | Ph 348 0697, 022 135 872 | office@parksyde.co.nz 1st Wed of month | 9:30am | Sub: $10 (covers all U3A groups)
Housie Inge Lelieveld | Ph 349 4499 | ingelelieveld@gmail.com
A fun afternoon playing 1-4 cards at a time. Beginners welcome.
Every Mon | 1-4pm | Parksyde Community Centre, Tarewa Pl. | Small charge
Gloria | Ph 345 5705 | office@parksyde.co.nz
Tuesday mah-jong
Fun, social group. Visitors welcome, but do need to have a basic level of skill.
Every Tues | 1-4pm | Parksyde Community Centre, Tarewa Pl. | Small charge
Gail | Ph 348 6992 | office@parksyde.co.nz
Evening mah-jong
Evening play with the Rotorua Women’s Club mah-jong group.
Every Wed | 6:30pm | Parksyde Community Centre, Tarewa Pl.
Small charge | Nicki | Ph 346 8553 | office@parksyde.co.nz
Thursday mah-jong
Come along and join the Rotorua Women’s Club mah-jong group.
Every Thurs | 1pm | Parksyde Community Centre, Tarewa Pl.
Small charge | Joy | Ph 345 6120 | office@parksyde.co.nz
Friday mah-jong
New players and beginners welcome to join the former Rotorua West Bowling
Club group.
Every Fri | 1-4pm | Parksyde Community Centre, Tarewa Pl. | Small charge
Jill Betschart | Ph 347 6527 | office@parksyde.co.nz
Stepping Up
KEEPING UP WITH TECHNOLOGY Step up and learn about computers, the internet and more with basic computer
training classes for all ages.
3D Printing Pathways (Level 3) Every Tues & Thurs (excl. school hols) | 11am-noon | Rotorua Library Te Aka
A 5-week, Mon to Fri course for those interested in extending their knowledge of Mauri, 1127 Haupapa St. | Free, but bookings required | Ph 348 4177
the fascinating world of 3D printing. library@rotorualc.nz | rotorualibrary.govt.nz
Nov 19-Dec 21 | 9am-4pm | Toi-Ohomai Institute of Technology, Mokoia SeniorNet Rotorua teaching computer-related skills to seniors
Campus, Mokoia Dr. | Free for domestic students | Ph 0800 86 46 46 Various 2-hour classes teaching the use of desktop computers, iPads,
toiohomai.ac.nz cellphones, sending emails, creating and managing documents, and
Free Game Development class downloading photos.
A 5-week, Mon to Wed course for those interested in game development. Ongoing (dependent on demand and tutor availability). Most courses 2-4
Mon, Tues & Wed, Nov 19-Dec 21 | 9am-5pm (Mon & Tues) & 9am-1pm sessions.| Regency Park Estate, 3A Brent Rd, Owhata | Sub: $25 plus $5 per
(Wed) | Toi-Ohomai Institute of Technology, Mokoia Campus, Mokoia Dr. 2-hour session | Keith Garratt | Ph Learning Centre 345 3275,
Free for domestic students | Ph 0800 86 46 46 | toiohomai.ac.nz Keith 357 2020 | keith77@xtra.co.nz | rotoruaseniornet.gen.nz
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