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In this globalised world many issues need to be understood on a global basis. Here is a chance to flex your neurons and tackle those challenging topics that most others shy away from. A very informal group with members preparing the discussion material once a month or as decided by the members.
| Convener: | Alison Hulme | |
| Phone: | 021 817 082 | |
| Venue: | Members’ homes as arranged, mainly Tauranga | |
| Meetings: | Second Thursday of the month | |
| Time: | 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm | |
| To join this group please contact the Convener | ||
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This is a very lively group, combining serious discussion with humour. Each member introduces their chosen topic, giving their views. This is followed by spirited discussion. Meetings are interesting and informative and members are friendly and supportive.
| Convener: | Angela Scott | |
| Phone: | 07 576 9847 | |
| Venue: | Tauranga / Mount / Papamoa | |
| Meetings: | 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month | |
| Time: | 9.45 am - 12 noon | |
| To join this group - please contact the Convener | ||
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Lunches may be followed by a visit eg Art Gallery, Any gentlemen who would enjoy company are most welcome to join our lunch chats
| Convener: | Robbie & Christine Selwyn | |
| Phone: | 027 294 7742 | |
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| Venue: | Cafes, Restaurants and peoples homes | |
| Meetings: | 4th Friday | |
| Time: | 12 noon | |
| Vacancies | Yes | |
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This group is for members to enjoy sharing convivial company while dining out. Each month a member selects a restaurant and makes the arrangements.
| Convener: | Bill & Christine Frayling | |
| Phone: | 022 544 3604 | |
| Venue: | Restaurants chosen by the members | |
| Meetings: | 3rd Friday of the month | |
| Time: | 6.30 pm | |
| New members welcome. Please contact the convener. | ||
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This group meets for lunch at various restaurants for members to enjoy social contact and friendship.
| Convener: | Pat Wilson | |
| Phone: | 021 0302 900 | |
| Venue: | Restaurants and cafes as arranged in Tauranga and Mount / Papamoa | |
| Meetings: | 4th Friday of the month | |
| Time: | 12.00 noon | |
| To have your name added to a waiting list for this group, please contact the Convener | ||
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The purpose of our group is for members to enjoy sharing convivial company while dining out. Each month a different group member selects a restaurant and makes the arrangements.
| Convener: | Pam Hansen | |
| Phone: | 027 576 2601 | |
| Venue: | Restaurants as arranged | |
| Meetings: | 4th Friday of the month | |
| Time: | Summer - Dinner 6.30pm. Winter - Lunch 1:00 pm | |
| To have your name added to a waiting list for this group, please contact the Convener | ||
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This group enjoys dining as a group of U3A friends. Each month a member chooses the restaurant and makes the arrangements..
| Convener: | Joy & Gerald McDonnell | |
| Phone: | 07 570 0548 | |
| Venue: | Restaurants as arranged | |
| Meetings: | 2nd Friday of the month | |
| Time: | 6.30 pm | |
| To join this group please contact the Convener | ||
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We meet once a month to view movies selected by group members on a rotational basis. Following the movie, members meet at a local café to discuss the movie.
| Convener: | John Russell | |
| Phone: | 021 118 5588 | |
| Venue: | Luxe cinemas, Papamoa, Excelsa Centre, 4 Golden Sands Drive, Papamoaa | |
| Meetings: | The 1st Saturday of the month | |
| Time: | Afternoons | |
| To have your name added to a waiting list for this group, please contact the convener | ||
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This group meets once a month to view movies selected by group members on a rotational basis. Following the movie, members meet at a local café to discuss the movie..
| Convener: | John Russell | |
| Phone: | 021 118 5588 | |
| Sub Convener: | Christine Denne | |
| Phone: | 07 543 9483 | |
| Venue: | Rialto Theatre, 21 Devonport Road | |
| Meetings: | 4th Wednesday of each month | |
| Time: | Mornings - subject to movie time | |
| To join this group - please contact the convener | ||
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A group for movie buffs who enjoy watching award winning films and foreign films with English subtitles. Meeting at 11.30 am, we watch the chosen film and finish with refreshments in the village cafe. Please contact the convener if you wish to join us at the movies! All are welcome.
| Convener: | Margaret Marsh | |
| Phone: | 07 281 2408 | |
| Venue: | Beach House, Pacific Coast Village, 210 Maranui Street, Papamoa |
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| Meetings: | 4th Tuesday of the month | |
| Time: | 11.30 am | |
| To join this group - please contact the Convener | ||
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We research and discuss different aspects of New Zealand history, both local and nationwide, often following up particular interests or suggestions from group members.
| Convener: | Chris Bedford | |
| Phone: | 021 173 3979 | |
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| Venue: | Arts Junction Board Room | |
| Meetings: | 3rd Tuesday | |
| Time: | 10 - 12 noon | |
| To join this group - please contact the Convener | ||
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