community groups

Diamond Dancers

Diamond Dancers
If you like Ballroom, Classical Sequence, Latin, Modern Sequence and New Vogue dancing - then see you at Albert & Virginia's Dance evening, 7.30pm first Saturday of the month unless otherwise notified.
A light supper is provided.
Contact Albert or Virginia on (09) 576 9275

Mainly Music

Preschool music fun with craft activity and morning tea. We operate a waitlist but come along for a visit! 

Wednesdays during school term, 10.00 – 11.00am

Contact Shellene on (09) 577 2100 or Nicola 535 4991

Email:  mainlymusic@botanylife.org.nz

Zena & Ken's Community Dance

Old Time, New Vogue, Modern Sequence and a few ballroom and Latin dances.

You don't need to be an accomplished dancer to attend. Dancing to CD music without flashing lights! Excellent dance floor. Everyone is welcome, no joining or membership fees, just come along.

Admission: $8.00 each paid at the door which includes a home baked supper.
Held on the third Saturday of every month from 7.30 - 10.30pm
Contact Zena or Ken on (09) 278 7418

Zumba Class (KZN Dance & Music)

For any of you that want to tone up, loose weight and have fun.  Come join our group of ladies every week on a Monday from 7.00pm – 8.00pm

Contact Natalie on (09) 273 3872

Zumba Class (Olga Samokhvalova)

I love teaching Zumba classes - the reason is simple - every class feels like a party!

Come join me and you'll see what I mean.

The Zumba program is a most effective, innovative and exciting workout designed for everyone.

It's FUN. Participants are having so much fun they do not realize they are exercising.
It's DIFFERENT.  The music, the steps, the moves, the class, the feel....all are like no other.
It's EASY.  Zumba is designed for every one.
It's EFFECTIVE.  Zumba is a cardio-based workout with potential to reshape all parts of your body including your upper body, lower body, mid-section, heart and mind.
ZUMBA – a great dynamic core workout that gives you a high level of "feeling good".
Join me every Thursday from 7.00pm – 8.00pm
Let's party!!!

Contact Olga on 021 024 62952

Alcoholics Anonymous

Mondays at 12.30pm

Arab NZ Cultural Society

Social meeting on the last Saturday of each month at 6.00pm
Contact Dr Hazem Jasim on (09) 299 8935

Fortunes International

Chinese Health Presentations every Thursday from 7.30pm  

Contact Bill Huang on (09) 526 8538

Inner City Women's Group

Courses for women on Wednesdays from 7.00 – 9.00pm  

Contact:  Hazel Scott on 360 4933

Pakuranga Communicare

Operates every Monday  from 9.30am – 12.30pm

This group caters for older people, people with disabilities or lonely people in the community.  Members can enjoy activities which include board games, crafts and cards.  Morning tea and lunch is provided.  Join this happy group for only $5.00 per day. 

For further information please phone (09) 631 5968

Pakuranga Garden Club

This club meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 9.45 – 11.45 am in the Social Room.  Morning tea, interesting speakers, a trading table and competition tables are included as well as bus trips to gardens of interest (subsidised by the Club).  Visitors are welcome at a cost of $2.00 per meeting.  Annual subscriptions $20.00

Contact either:

Dorothy Sinclair (President)  (09) 577 4392

Renee Delve (Secretary)      (09) 273 3209

Virginia Meads  (Treasurer)   (09) 576 9275

Pakuranga Ladies Probus

Is an association of retired WOMEN who meet together to keep their minds active, expand their interests and enjoy the fellowship of new friends.  Activities include formal meetings each month (including a guest speaker) and outings between meetings.

Meetings are held on the fourth Friday of each month from 10am – 12 noon.

Contact Liz Walters on (09) 5675664

Pakuranga Plunket

Helpful talks on issues such as sleeping, nutrition on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 1.00pm

Contact Joanne Rosieur on (09) 274 6802

Pakuranga Senior Citizens Club

Meet every Thursday at 10.00am providing activities for older people including housie, games, bowls, concerts and trips.  Join in for companionship and fun.

Only costs $5.00 annually to join, bring your own lunch.

Contact Eileen Fairbrother on (09) 537 2024

Pakuranga 60's Up Club

Social time for the 55 years and up group with speakers, trips and activities.  All welcome to come along.  $10.00 membership and $2.00 admittance per month – morning tea provided.

Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 9.30am

Contact Heather Plummer on 576 3614

Pakuranga U3A

What is U3a?  Do you have the desire to explore new things of interest now that you have time to do so?

Then U3A could be what you're looking for.

'U3A', derived from the words 'University of the Third Age', had its beginnings in France in the mid-seventies and has now spread to many countries. There are many thousands of members throughout the world.
It is a University in the original sense of the word – a group of people learning for its own sake or following a particular activity.

Meet on the 1st Monday of the month at 1.30pm

Contact Anneke Wolfkamp on 576 5213

RCM Investments

United Networking Company

Meets on Wednesdays at 7.30pm

Contact Christine Muller on (09) 521 7347       

Grace Baptist Church

Sundays at 10.15
Contact Ben Zheng on 021 266 9111

His Image Bible Church

(A fountain of Love in Our Community)

We are a multicultural Christian church where everyone is welcome.

Church Service and fellowship are every Sunday in the Social Room from 11.00am - 1.00pm in the social room.
Children's church: 10.00am - 11.00am
Contact Tendai Mufanechiya on (09) 577 3562

Bruce Chen Wing Chun Kung Fu

Sifu Bruce Cheng teaches traditional Wing Chun Kung Fu.

Classes meet on Sunday afternoon from 3.00 – 4.30pm during school terms.  The cost is $90 per term.  The first lesson is free!  We cater for all levels of students from beginners to those experienced in martial arts.

Contact Bruce Cheng on 021 138 1828

www.chenwingchun.co.nz

Chen Style Tai Chi

These classes are a carry on from the ACC classes but anyone can join – only $5.00 per person per lesson.  They are called the modified public classes and they teach people how to achieve better balance, stability and co-ordination through a series of Tai Chi exercises and forms (sequence of movements).  Studies have shown that these exercises may improve arthritis.  Also very good if you have a stressful lifestyle as we emphasise relaxation.

Mondays and Wednesdays from 1.30 – 2.30pm

Contact Miranda Russell on 021 281 5323

Community Tai Chi

Fridays, 10.00am - 11.15am
Contact Stacey (instructor) on (09) 576 3705

Flying-Moon Yoga

(Health & Wellness for body, mind & spirit)

Yoga Asana light exercise sets up a chance to stretch, relax and improve your immune system, to achieve good health, weight loss and improve confidence, flexibility and peace of mind.  This class is suitable for beginners through to the experienced.

Saturdays, 10.15 – 11.30am

Contact Cindy on 533 7803 or 021 268 4986

Life Drawing & Portrait Painting

An untutored class for artists or students who have had a bit of experience. A friendly, helpful, informal group that has been attached to Te Tuhi for many years. There is a $20.00 joining fee and then $10.00 per session (to cover costs of the model and room hire). Supply your own materials.

Mondays from 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Contact Pat Kentell on 625 8676

Yoga

Contact Robyn - Edgewater Community Education on 576 4731

All classes start on time and run for 55 minutes

Tuesdays - 6.30pm

Wednesdays 1.00pm ( starting Term 3)