Books & Writing
Dec 2024: Currently in Recess
A ten session course where we record and share stories from the past. Research skills, and tips and tricks will be taught to improve your work, and we will learn from each other through positive and motivating comments. By the end of the course you will be ready to produce a well-presented documentation of your work.
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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: | Margaret Wilson | |
| Phone: | 07 552 4296 | |
| Co-convener: | Vivienne Gaudin | |
| Phone: | 027 292 4994 | |
| Venue: | Members homes | |
| Meetings: | 4th Tuesday of the month | |
| Time: | 2 pm - 4 pm | |
| To join this group - please contact the Convener | ||
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Our enthusiastic group explores Shakespeare’s works. At most meetings we view part of the current play on DVD, followed by discussion about the characters, language, topics and themes. Prepared talks and general discussion on any Shakespeare-related topic are also welcomed.
| Convener: | Neil Murphy | |
| Phone: | 021 117 7001 | |
| Co-Convener: | Paul Chapman | |
| Phone: | 021 106 5088 | |
| Venue: | Mainly in Bethlehem but occasionally elsewhere | |
| Meetings: | 2nd & 4th Mondays of each month | |
| Time: | 1.30 pm – 3.45 pm | |
| To have your name added to a waiting list for this group, please contact the Convener | ||
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We cover different writing genres, taking a few sessions with each.
Members share their writing and receive feedback.
| Convener: | Lynne Shearman | |
| Phone: | 021 402 126 | |
| Venue: | Members Homes | |
| Meetings: | 4th Monday of the month | |
| Time: | 1.30 pm-3.30 pm | |
| To join this group, please contact the convener | ||
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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: | Lise Claiborne | |
| Phone: | 021 743 093 | |
| Co-Convener: | Lynne Edmonds | |
| Phone: | 021 492 081 | |
| Venue: | The Raft Cafe, Chapel Street, Tauranga | |
| Meetings: | 4th Monday of the month | |
| Time: | 2.00 - 4.00 pm | |
| To Join the group please contact the convener |
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Our enthusiastic group explores Shakespeare’s works. We view part of the current play individually before the meeting. At the meeting we have discussions about the characters, language, topic and themes. Prepared talks and general discussion on any Shakespeare related topics are welcomed.
| Convener: | Ian Morrison | |
| Phone: | 021 236 3199 / 07-575 6650 | |
| Venue: | Zoom meetings | |
| Meetings: | 1st and 3rd Monday of the month | |
| Time: | 2pm – 4pm | |
| To have your name added to a waiting list for this group, please contact the Convener | ||
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This group is continuing writing their own memoirs. Members share their latest story with the group and others may positively comment. Listening to others' experiences often prompts our own memories.
| Convener: | Jean Akers | |
| Phone: | 027 695 5660 | |
| Venue: | Mainly Tauranga | |
| Meetings: | 4th Thursday in the month | |
| Time: | 9.45 am – 12 noon | |
| To have your name added to a waiting list for this group, please contact the Convener | ||
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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: | Irene Clothier | |
| Phone: | 022 329 0586 | |
| Venue: | Members homes, Tauranga / Bethlehem | |
| Meetings: | 1st Wednesday of the month | |
| Time: | 1.30 pm – 3.30 pm | |
| To have your name added to a waiting list for this group, please contact the convener | ||
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