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Memoir Writing

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This is a six session course, based on Mike Patterson’s book, “With Love ..gifting your stories to your grandchildren.” Of course you don’t have to have grandchildren in order to join. Your stories could be for nieces, nephews or just writing for your own pleasure. At each session of just over two hours participants are expected to read a memoir which will be shared with the group. Particular aspects of writing are discussed and positive critique is given.

Convener:    Jean Akers
Phone:   Contact Anne
Venue:   The Lakes
Meetings:   1st & 3rd Thursday of each month
Time:   9.45am – 12 pm
Vacancies   No
To join the next course please contact Anne, Ph 579 0430 or Click to e-mail
 

Creative Writing 1

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Do you enjoy writing but need a push to get you going?  Fiction, non-fiction, short stories, family stories, poetry, and other genre you might like to try.  Come and join a small, enthusiastic and eager-to-learn group.

Convener:   Angela Dold
Phone:   571-6767
Venue:   Contact Convener
Meetings:   1st & 3rd Monday of the month
Time:   9.30 a.m. – noon
Vacancies   Yes
To join this group - please contact the Convener
 

Café Book Lovers 2

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A group of people who enjoy reading and sharing books while having coffee in a cafe setting.

Convener:    Bev Pitkethley
Phone:   579-2992
Venue:   Cafes arranged prior to each meeting
Meetings:   4th Monday of each month
Time:   1.30 p.m. - 3.00 p.m.
Vacancies   Yes
To join this group - please contact the convener.
 

Café Book Lovers 1

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A group of people who enjoy reading and sharing books both fiction and non-fiction.  This group meets in the Mount/Papamoa Area.

Convener:   Evelyn Grimley
Phone:    548 0999
Venue:   Cafes or homes as arranged
Meetings:   4th Monday of each month
Time:   1.00 p.m. – 3.00 p.m.
Vacancies   No
To join the waiting list for this group - please contact Kathleen, Ph 576 2175 or e-mail a2c [DOT] groups [AT] u3atauranga [DOT] kiwi [DOT] nz
 

Book Lovers 3

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Another group operating the same as Book Lovers 1

Convener:   Ingrid Rigg
Phone:    578-1110
Venue:   Members’ homes as arranged
Meetings:   2nd Tuesday of the month
Time:   1.30 p.m. - 3.30 p.m.
Vacancies   Yes
To join this group - please contact the Convener
 

Book Lovers 2

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A group of people who enjoy reading and sharing books both fiction non-fiction. This group meets in the Tauranga/Mount area.

Convener:   Trish Tuckey
Phone:    926-9061
Venue:   Members’ homes as arranged
Meetings:   2nd Wednesdays of the month
Time:   1.30 p.m. - 3.30 p.m.
Vacancies   Yes
To join the waiting list for this group - please contact Kathleen, Ph 576 2175 or e-mail a2c [DOT] groups [AT] u3atauranga [DOT] kiwi [DOT] nz
 

Book Lovers 1

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This is a group of people who enjoy reading and sharing books, both fiction and non-fiction.  We are passionate about reading and have great fun in our discussions.

Convener:    Dianne Boyle
Phone:   578 6540
Venue:   Members’ homes as arranged
Meetings:   1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month
Time:   1.30 p.m. – 3.30 p.m.
Vacancies   No
To join the waiting list for this group - please contact Kathleen, Ph 576 2175 or e-mail a2c [DOT] groups [AT] u3atauranga [DOT] kiwi [DOT] nz
 

Buildings and Cities

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We examine local and overseas buildings and cities from the point of view of their architectural styles, design achievements and place in history – the scope is wide.  Contributions of any length are encouraged and we use a variety of ways to illustrate our talks.  Occasionally we invite professionals to offer their insights.

Convener:    Margaret Carryer
Phone:   576 5192
Venue:   Lounge at Wesley Centre, 100 13th Ave
Meetings:   2nd Thursday of the month
Time:   9.45 a.m. - noon.
Vacancies   Yes
To join this group - please contact the Convener
 

Art Practical

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We work to discover more about various art media and how to use them.  We have tutors for water colour painting, oil painting, drawing and composition, pen and wash, and pastels.  When no tutor is available the session is self-directed.  We follow our own preferences on work we have planned at home.

To join the waiting list for this group - please contact Kathleen, Ph 576 2175 or e-mail a2c [DOT] groups [AT] u3atauranga [DOT] kiwi [DOT] nz
Convener:    Barbara Inkster
Phone:   07 544 8939
Venue:   Tauranga Society of Artists Centre,
177 Elizabeth St.
Meetings:   2nd and 4th Friday of the month
Time:   9.30 a.m. - noon
Tutors:   As invited
Vacancies   Yes
 

Book Lovers 4 - Any Book Book Club

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Share your love of reading and get inspiration about what to read next. At "Any Book Book Club" we do not have a set book, instead each person shares what they are currently reading or what they have read in the past month. It doesn't matter if you loved or loathed it, all we need is an opinion. We share our books monthly in a cafe setting over a cup of coffee.

Convener:   Bev Pitkethley
Phone:   579 2992
Venue:   Grindz Cafe, !st Avenue, Tauranga
Meetings:   4th Monday of the month
Time:   1:30 pm - 3:00pm
Vacancies   Yes
To Join the group please contact the convener




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