Community Notices
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TAUMARUNUI GENEALOGY INTEREST GROUP: Meetings held monthly on the fourth Saturday of the month at the Senior Citizens Clubrooms, Morero Terrace at 1 pm except for October December and January. Enquiries to T Taylor 027 463 2058 or L Brown 07 895 7044.
COMMUNITY PATROL: Anyone interested in joining the local Community Patrol team please contact Louise via the following email address taumarunui@cpnz.org.nz. For more information on what Community Patrol is all about check out our Facebook page “Taumarunui Community Patrol”.
KANIKANI KIDS: Come along with pre-school children and enjoy a 20-30 minute music based session. Meet and chat with others in the same season of life. Taumarunui Baptist Church every second Thursday from 10 am - 11.30 am. $2 donation. For more information email lacey.pirihi@hotmail.com or text 027 739 2878.
MOBILITY VAN: Operates Monday to Friday for those who have no other means of transport or who are incapacitated in some way. Volunteers do a daily pickup and drop off for doctors, hospital appointments, chemist, Avonlea, Aged Concern, Senior Citizens, Grey Power, shopping and prescription delivery. For bookings phone REAP (07) 896 8680
RUAPEHU QUILTMAKERS: Meet at St. Paul’s Church Hall every Monday, alternating day meetings (9.30 am - 1.30 pm) and night meetings (2pm - 5.30 pm). Contact Dot 027 688 0033 for more information.
WATER AEROBICS: Meet every Tuesday and Thursday at the Trust Waikato heated swimming pool at the Taumarunui High School from 7.30-8.30 am. Entry fee is only $3, so come along and have some fun and gentle exercise. Contact Dawn Robson on 027 346 2557.
THURSDAY HOUSIE: Cossie Club at 2 pm. Members and guests welcome.
TAUMARUNUI READY AND STEADY FALLS PREVENTION CLASSES are held on Mondays and Thursdays upstairs at the Cossie Club, starting at 10.15 am. Phone 027 460 4910 for further info.
MANUNUI MARKET: Last Saturday of each month.
RUAPEHU TOY LIBRARY: We are open on Thursday and Saturday 10-11 am. Situated in the Community arts centre, Taumarunui. And welcome any new members.
TAUMARUNUI TRAMPING/CYCLING: Come and enjoy the great outdoors, great exercise, great fun. Most grades of fitness are catered for; choose your level. Our new programme can be found: www.taumarunuitrampingclub.com
TRACT MARKET DAY: Second Saturday of the month at the Arcade Phone 027 321 8825.
PROGRESSIVE HATHA YOGA FOR ALL: 5.30-7 pm Tuesdays
TAUMARUNUI COUNTRY MUSIC: Third Sunday of the month. Start time 1 pm. Upstairs at the RSA. All welcome.
MANAAKI TANGATA – VICTIM SUPPORT: Our purpose is to strengthen the mana, belonging, and wellbeing of people affected by crime, trauma, and suicide in Aotearoa, New Zealand. We are committed to being here for you 24/7, nationwide at any time of the day and every day of the week. If you need our help, you can ask police to refer you OR call our Contact Service 0800 842 846. They will ask you some basic information about your situation so they can connect you with the support you need OR you can leave a message on my office landline: 07 895 5723. My days/hours are Mons and Weds 11 am to 4.30 pm Tues and Thurs 8 am to 1.30 pm outside of these hours, pls call our Contact Service. I am also available Tues at Morero Marae, 143 Hakiaha Street, 10.30 to 12.30 pm. Our service is free, personal, and confidential. Resources and further information is available on our website: www.victimsupport.org.nz – Te Rangimārie Pakau, Support Worker - Me atawhai i a koe anō, Be kind to yourself.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE SERVICE DESK open every Monday 11.30 to 1.30 pm except for public holidays at new location Taumarunui Library.
TAUMARUNUI & DISTRICT WOMEN’S CLUB CIRCLES: Bolivia every Monday - 1 pm; Rummi Kub - every Tuesday 1 pm; Embroidery Twice monthly 2nd and 4th Tuesday - 10 am; Mah Jong every Wednesday - 1 pm; Garden Circle 2nd Thursday of each month 1.30 pm; Social Day with Guest Speaker 4th Thursday of the month - 1.30 pm; Bridge every Friday - 1 pm. Craft Circle - second Friday and third Wednesday 10 am - 12 noon each month. Visitors and new members welcome. Enquiries Ruth 896 6853.
KYOKUSHIN KARATE: Traditional training every Monday and Wednesday. Extra fitness fight class on Friday. 4 Marae Street, Just past Golden Kiwi Takeaways. 7-12 year olds 4.30 pm - 5.30 pm; Teens and Adults 5.45 pm - 7.15 pm. Contact Vincent Nutter 021 029 77 149. vtnutter@gmail.com
SENIOR CITIZENS: Aged 50 years+. Join us every Thursday, from 1 pm - 3 pm at our clubrooms, Morero Terrace, for a social afternoon and afternoon tea. For further information and bookings phone - Laurie Brown - 895 7044.
FREE SHOES: Taumarunui Youth and Community Trust has free footwear available all year round for children and adults that require them, Sports shoes, sports boots, school shoes and casual wear are all available,
Please contact Peter on 896 6446.
CREATIVE FIBRE TAUMARUNUI: Formerly Taumarunui Spinners and Weavers Are you interested in fibre crafts - spinning, weaving, knitting, crocheting etc or learning one of these crafts? We meet at the Ruapehu Community Arts Centre, Hakiaha Street on the second and fourth Friday of each month from 10 - 12. Enquires to Joanne 895 6994.
OWHANGO MARKET DAY: Held at Owhango Hall from 9 am - 1 pm on the first Sunday of each month (February-December).
TAUMARUNUI ROTARY CLUB: 1st and 3rd Monday, 5.30 pm, upstairs lounge at the RSA. Join us for interesting speakers and involvement in community activities. Enquiries to Molly Matthews 021 431 833.
DROP-IN AND DRAW: Thursdays 5.30 pm to 7.00 pm Ruapehu Community Arts Centre, Koha entry. Bring Paper/Sketchbook/pencil/pen.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Meeting Every Tuesday at 7.30 pm. 7 Valley Road, Manunui. In the old bowling club.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Meeting. Thursday lunchtime steps meeting 12 to 1.00 pm 250 Taupo Rd.
MANUNUI PLAYCENTRE: Come along to Manunui Playcentre and check us out. 161 Miro Street, Manunui. Tuesdays and Fridays 9.30am to 12.30pm. For children aged 0-5. $2 a session per family. For more information palease contact Krystal manunui@playcentre.org.nz or 027 441 5525.
SUPPORT FOR WHANAU WITH DIVERSE CHILDREN AS LEARNERS TAUMARUNUI: www.facebook.com/groups/ 446164913273488/
TAUMARUNUI ARTISAN CRAFT FAIR: Third Saturday of the month. New venue for this year - St. Pauls Church Hall, 8 Marae Street. New winter hours - 10am - 1pm. New contact phone number - 0276071219
GREY POWER RUAPEHU social connection events. LAST Friday every month. Taumarunui RSA, Upstairs, 1 - 3 pm. Everyone aged 50 yrs plus is eligible. Ph Alan 027 814 2279 or Chanelle 027 264 3135 for more info.
ART ACTIVITIES: Enjoy a variety of fun art activities including working sessions, visits, exhibitions of work etc. Art days normally the third weekend in the month. See Art in the Ruapehu Community Facebook page or phone Martin 895 3344 or Kathryn 021 163 6349
KING COUNTRY SCOUT GROUP: Meeting every Thursday 3.30 pm till 5 pm Scout Hall O’Reilly Cres. Outdoor and water activities, games, crafts, camps, hikes, and fun! Keas ages 5-8; Cubs ages 8-11; Scouts ages 11-14; Leader volunteers welcome. Contact: kingcountry@groups.scouts.nz
CHURCH SERVICES
Seventh-day-Adventists 70 Taupo Rd 10am Bible Study; 11:30am Church Worship Service. All welcome to attend.
Anglican Church Corner Huia and Manuaute St Worshipping Sundays 10 am, all welcome.
Baptist Church. 250 Taupo Rd. Sunday 10 am Service. All welcome. Find us on Facebook @ tmnbaptist.nz
Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception. 9.30 am Sunday Mass. Fr Vince Jones 07 896 8030 Everyone welcome.
Equippers Church Taumarunui: Service Sundays 10.00 am .18 Marae St, Taumarunui. Facebook: Equippers Church Taumarunui. Enquiries: Ring 027 964 1870 or 021 022 79346
Golf Rd Gospel Chapel. Sunday 10 am Communion 11 am Ngati Haua ‘Outreach’ Gospel Music Group Kai to follow All Welcome, Enquiries (07) 896 6618
Ohura Community Church, Huia St, Ohura. Every Sunday at 10 am. Everybody welcome.
St Paul’s Co-operating Parish, Marae Street. Services at St Paul’s are held every Sunday at 10.00am. “All are welcome.”
St Saviour’s Māori Anglican. Miro St, Manunui. Services will be held at the Church every Sunday at 11:00 am. Priest of Te Paariha o Taumarunui: Taumarunui Anglican Māori Pastorate Rev Ricki Cribb. Phone 027 373 6220.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Church services are held every Sunday at 10:00am - everyone is welcome. Church Address: 23 Miriama Street, Taumarunui. Enquiries at 027 017 5090.
Faith Ablaze Family Church Ministries. “A place for everyone. Every Sunday at 11.00 am. Manunui Memorial Hall, Miro Street, Manunui. Contact Pastor Paddy Arahanga. 021 069 1135.
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