What’s On? How to write poetry

Don’t be afraid of the blank page (or screen) when it comes to poetry. File photo.

Howdy, folks, and welcome to another winter Sunday – the penultimate winter Sunday, in fact, which is a blessing for those craving spring's sweet caress.

The weather today is for showers, easing by afternoon, with a high of 15 degrees and a low of seven.

It's perfect weather to stay indoors and contemplate the ancient and mystical art of poetry. The Tauranga Writers group is holding a focus session with Shona-Ellen Barnett and Jenny Argante on the reading and writing of poetry. The event is described as a ‘preparatory workshop' in anticipation of National Poetry Day this coming Friday, when local poets will be reading their work to the public at Mount Social Club.

Come along and find out more about what makes a good poem at the Alzheimer's Society House, 116 13th Ave, from 2-4pm. Entry is $5 on the door.

Elsewhere we have the usual markets and religious events that seem to prefer Sundays – find out more about them below:

WHAT'S ON – Sunday, August 20:

A Healing with OEFT

Heal your illness at the emotional level. Grindz, 50 First Ave 12:30 Coffee. 1 - 2:30: Tuition + Practice Optimal EFT. Koha. Info at www.eventspronto.co.nz/meaningfullife

Accordion-Keyboard Oldtime Musicmakers

At Welcome Bay Hall 3rd Sunday every month 1-4pm. All welcome. $3 entry and Ladies a plate please. Contact Ces or Joy 544 3849

Bay Bible Fellowship/Lord's Day

Join us for our Worship service at 1 Peter 3:10-12. Pastor Lincoln Forlong. All welcome. Welcome Bay Primary School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay road. 10.00am. Visit us at www.bbf.net.nz

Bible Seminars

Sunday 1:45pm at Greerton Senior Citizen's Hall, Maitland St, Greerton. 'The Good news Jesus taught” Interactive, Q & A. All welcome. Refreshments provided. Vic 543 0504

Croquet

Every Sun, Tues & Fri at Tauranga Domain, Cameron Rd 12.45pm. Beginners welcome. Peter 571 0633

Czech and Slovak Club Tauranga

Czech School and Playgroup 10am - 12noon, Tauranga Boys College, Devenport Rd, guests welcome!

Farmers Market - Mount Mainstreet

Held every Sunday 9am - 1pm rain or shine! Right in the middle of Mount Mainstreet at Phoenix Car Park, Maunganui Rd. www.mountmainstreet.nz

Historic Village Market

Every 1st and 3rd Sunday monthly 8am - noon, wet or fine. Inquiries: hvm@lionsclubs.org.nz A Bethlehem Te Puna Lions Club Project.

Home Computer Club Inc.

Meets at Arts & Crafts Centre, Elizabeth St. West, on last Sun of month, from 9:30 am until 12:30 pm. More info Ph 544 2067

Introduction to Buddhism classes

Join us for a ten week course based on the DVD 'Discovering Buddhism”. Facility donation/Koha of $5 gratefully received. Email buddhismbop@gmail.com for details

Quakers in Tauranga

In hall behind Brain Watkins House, cnr Elizabeth St/Cameron Rd 10am for an hour of mainly silent worship followed by tea/coffee & talk. 544 0448 www.quaker.org.nz

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

Meet Sun 1.30pm & Thurs 1.30pm at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa to sail Electron & similar 3ft long yachts, for fun. Adult beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419

Spiritual Centre Psychic Café

There will be no Psychic Café meet this Sunday, because the hall has been pre-booked. Next event first Sunday of September, 3rd September, 2017. www.psychiccafe.nz

Sunday Funday

Games & activities for the whole family at Greerton Aquatic & Leisure Centre 12-3pm. Parents & caregivers are welcome & encouraged to participate. BBQ hire $15

TePuke Country Music Club

AGM 11am followed by club day 1pm. At Citizens & RSA Club. Gayle 573 8255

The English Cantata

Le Mont Baroque Flute, Recorder, Soprano, Organ, Harpsichord, Piano - 2.30 pm St Peter's Anglican Church, 15 Victoria Rd, Mount. $20. School children free.

The Tauranga Kennel Assn.

30 Aug at Ribbon Parade at Waipuna Park, Kaitemako Rd, Welcome Bay. Entries taken from 9am Judging starts 10am Open to all Purebred dogs. Public welcome. Tauranga Friendship & Social Club Walks, dinners & outings for over 60's. Barbara 544 7461

Toastmasters Corkers Club

Meets once a month 3rd Sunday 2pm at Zone Café, Bayfair join our happy group Phone text 021 044 5 654

Wellness Art Workshop

With Mira Corbova/ Professional Artist & Inspirational Tutor: 13, 20 & 27 Aug, 11am-2pm @ The Art Lounge, 32 Devonport Rd, Tauranga Info/To Book: theartloungenz@gmail.com www.theartloungenz.com

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