| Parnell Clubs & Community Organisations |
If you know of another Parnell club please let
Parnell Mainstreet know!
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Auckland Catholic Music Schola
The Auckland Catholic Music Schola specialises in liturgical performance of the traditional music of the church, especially Gregorian chant and Renaissance polyphony. It sings for Sunday Mass at St John the Baptist in Parnell approximately twice a month. New members are welcome in all voice parts; regular practices are 6.15-7.30 pm each Wednesday at St John's.
 Matthew Collett (523 0290) or the director, Andrew Perkins
(849 7212) | Web |  Map
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Auckland Women's Luncheon Club
Meets: first Thursday of every month for food and entertainment at Roses on Parnell, Parnell Rose Gardens.
Phone 620 5059 | Map
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Black & Bling
Black & Bling is a social women’s group, based in Parnell, targeted at corporate women, single and married, who are seeking fun, friendship and sisterhood.
Meets: We meet fortnightly on a Thursday, generally at 6.30 pm (depending on the theme for the evening). We also intend to include activities at other times, say a weekend movie, walk, or a picnic for those interested.
Since we’re all busy people, there’s no commitment to attend regularly. Just come along and you’ll be made welcome. If you have a friend who may be interested, please feel free to bring her along. There’s no cost except a nominal amount per meeting to cover some finger food.
Phone Beth O'Loughlin 027 261 2695 for enquiries.
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Book Group
Meetings: on the first Thursday of the month at 10am at the Parnell Community Library, Jubilee Building, 545 Parnell Road.
Please email | Phone 374 1321 | Web | Map
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Bridge Club
Enjoy social bridge. New members are always welcome. Come along (no partner required) to enjoy this friendly game. Must be an experienced player! $10 annual membership and $4 per session.
Afternoon Bridge meets: Fridays 12.20pm - 3pm
Parnell Community Centre, Jubilee Building, 545 Parnell Road
Contact Patricia Yurak for enquiries | 379 0852 | Map
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Business Network International - Parnell
BNI is an organisation that harnesses the power of networking to grow businesses. BNI is a business and professional networking organisation that allows only one
person from each profession to join any chapter.
Meets: every Wednesday. 7am start.
Jubilee Building, 545 Parnell Road, Parnell
Contact Graham Southwell | 817 1185 | Web | Map
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Cathedral of the
Holy Trinity
In addition to its regular role as a church, the cathedral is a leading
civic, community, music, cultural, drama and arts facility.
Mondays, 12.10pm, Holy Communion in the Marsden Chapel
Tuesdays, 10.15am, Holy Communion in the Marsden Chapel
Wednesdays, 7.30am, Holy Communion in the Marsden Chapel
Wednesdays, 6.00pm, Choral Evensong in the Chancel
Thursdays, 10.15am, Holy Communion in the Marsden Chapel
Fridays, 12.10pm, Holy Communion in the Marsden Chapel
Sundays, 8.00am, Holy Communion in the Marsden Chapel
Sundays, 9.30am, Cathedral Eucharist
Sundays, 5.00pm, Choral Evensong
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St Stephens Avenue| 303 9500 | Web | Map
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Catholic Church of St John the Baptist
St John the Baptist Parish. Monsignor Hackett, celebrant.
Mass Monday - Friday 12.10pm; Saturday 9am; Sunday Vigil Saturday 5pm; Sunday 7am and 9.30am. Holidays 9am
Penance Week days 11.45am; Saturday 9.30am
244 Parnell Road | 373 3132 | Map
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Chess Club
The Chess Club is not currently running. If you'd like to help the Parnell Community Centre re-start this club, please phone 379 2095 x 9704 to express your interest!
Meets:
Parnell Community Centre, Jubilee Building, 545 Parnell Road
Contact 379 2095 x 9704 for enquiries. | Map |
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Film & Theatre Club
A group of enthusiasts meets to discuss films and shows viewed in previous weeks. Members receive Rialto discount card. $10 annual membership and $3 per session
Meets: third Thursday of the month at 2pm - 3pm
Parnell Community Centre, Jubilee Building, 545 Parnell Road
Contact Patricica Yurak for enquiries | 379 0852 |
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Friends of The Domain
The group dedicated to the preservation and guardianship of Auckland's premier park. Membership is free. Meetings held in tandem with the Parnell Community Committee on the first Tuesday of every month, 7.30pm at The Jubilee Building, 545 Parnell Road.
Contact Chair, Gianluca Watson for details at email
gianluca @ xtra.co.nz
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Garden Club
Join this common interest club to share your love of plants and gardening. Meetings include trips, walkabouts, speakers and trading table.
Meets: third Tuesday of the month at 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Parnell Community Centre, Jubilee Building, 545 Parnell Road
Contact Lynne for detailed information or to register. Ph: 528 8783 | Map
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Gladstone Tennis Club
We are a small, friendly club located on the corner of Gladstone and Balfour Rds in Parnell. GTC caters for players of all levels from long-time players through to those who are new to the game.
Club days: Wednesdays from 7pm and Sundays from 2pm.
Cnr Gladstone Road & Balfour Rd | 373 2237 | Web |
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Mah Jong
Relaxed beginners group especially for people learning to play or refreshing themselves in this fascinating oriental board game. New members are always welcome. $10 annual membership and $3 per session.
Meets: Mondays 12.30pm - 2.30pm
Parnell Community Centre, Jubilee Building, 545 Parnell Road
Contact 379 2095 x 9704 for enquiries. | Map
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Library - see Parnell Community Library
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Parnell Baths
A hop, skip and a jump from the city, Parnell's 60 metre salt water pool is a one-of-a-kind in Auckland. Located in Auckland's waterfront, the pools have recently been upgraded and are a great place for the whole family to enjoy - especially the water playground for kids.
The pools feature: 60 metre pool . water playground and toys . partially heated children's pool . three hot pools: adult, child and toddle . lounging chairs . all weather cafe . rooms and lanes for hire . learn to swim programme . limited parking is available off Judges Bay Road, alternative parking and entrance from Tamaki Drive and St Stephens Avenue.
Opening hours: This outdoor pool is open from approximately the first weekend in November to Easter each year.
Monday to Friday - 6am to 8pm; Weekends and public holidays 8am to 8pm.
Rates: Adults $5.70, Child $3.70, Child under 5yrs $2, Student and Senior Citizens $4.40, Spectator $1. Concession and month and season passes available.
Judges Bay Road | 373 3561 | Web | Map
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Parnell Community Committee
Forum for Parnell residents to monitor local issues and lobby the Hobson Community Board and Auckland City Council for a better Parnell.
Meetings: on the second Tuesday of each month, 7.30pm at the Jubilee Building, 545 Parnell Road. Visitors welcome.
Contact Chairman, Roger Cole-Baker.
Email R.Cole-Baker @ colebaker.co.nz | Map
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Parnell Community Library
Normal hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30 pm; Saturday 10am to 4 pm; Closed Sundays.
The Parnell Library also offers
Internet access.
545 Parnell Road | 374 1321 | Web | Map
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Parnell Cricket Club Inc
The Parnell Cricket Club was formed in 1883 following its affiliation to the Auckland Cricket Association. In the 116 years the Club has been in existence it has produced many cricketing legends and has widely promoted cricket through both junior and senior levels.
Orakei Clubhouse 521 0538 | Shore Rd 520 5933 | Web | Map
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Parnell First
A group under the umbrella of Parnell Community Committee which seeks to protect and enhance the character and status of Parnell, New Zealand's first suburb, by actively participating in urban planning for Parnell.
Contact Jenni Goulding | jgoulding @ xtra.co.nz
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Parnell Fun & Games Toy Library
More than 1,500 toys for loan!
Hours: Library open Mondays and Saturdays 9.30am - 11am
Holy Trinity Cathedral, cnr St Stephens Ave and Parnell Rd. | 309 8489 | Map
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Parnell Heritage
The society dedicated to the preservation of all facets of Parnell's rich heritage as New Zealand's first suburb. Proudly sponsored by The Mayfair Group and National Bank, Parnell.
Meetings are held monthly. See The Parnell Darling for details.
Contact Chairman, Rendell McIntosh
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Email rendell @ nzevents.co.nz.
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Parnell Mainstreet Inc.
The association of Parnell businesses. Parnell Mainstreet Inc aims to ensure a great Parnell experience for shoppers and businesses alike.
259A Parnell Road | 379 0606 | Web | Map
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Parnell Lawn Tennis Club
Maunsell Road | 373 2733 | Map
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Parnell Swimming Club
Parnell Swimming Club is one of New Zealand's most successful swimming clubs. Under its Director of Coaching Bernie Poole, the club is focussed on delivering a "Pathway to Excellence" for all its swimmers. Our training base is at the Sacred Heart College in Glen Innes, which boasts a world class 25m training facility and an outdoor 33m pool. The club also trains in the indoor facility (33m) at the Lagoon Complex in Panmure.
If you would like to join this wonderful club just contact our Administrator and organise a free trial.
Contact Brenda Crean-Curtis 634 1223| Web
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Parnell Trust Community Centre
- Learning / Leisure Programme
The Parnell Trust manages several community services including early childhood education, venue hire, creative learning and programmes for children during term time and in the holidays. At the Community Centre the Trust also runs an extensive range of activities and courses which are stimulating and fun throughout the year.
545 Parnell Road | 379 2095 | Web | Map
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Remuera Lions Club
Since 1917, Lions clubs have offered people the opportunity to give something back to their communities. From involving members in projects as local as cleaning up an area park or as far-reaching as bringing sight to the world's blind, Lions clubs have always embraced those committed to building a brighter future for their community.
The Remuera Lions Club's Social/Dinner Meeting is on the second Tuesday of each month,
6.30pm for a 7.00pm start, at The St Mark's Hall 95 Remuera Road Remuera. Contact Cyril J Moore 09 368 4010 or 09 368 4011.
Business Meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month in Remuera. 6.15pm for a 6.30pm start. Laura Fergusson Trust Centre, Mary Caughey Rooms, Omahu Road,
Remuera.
Email | Web
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Rotary Club of Parnell
Parnell Rotary Club has a reputation for being a very effective Rotary Club, undertaking a varied program of community, international and vocational projects each year. Parnell's goal is always to have FUN as well as achieving a satisfactory outcome for the projects undertaken.
Meetings every Wednesday. 7.15am for 7.30 start.
Barrycourt Motel, 10 Gladstone Road, Parnell
Web | Map
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Running Group
For mothers with prams! Prams must be suitable for running
Meets: every Tuesday 9.30am
Outside Auckland War Memorial Museum, The Domain.
Contact 377 6432 for enquiries. Map
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Scrabble Club
Enjoy the wonderful world of words as you play Scrabble with a friendly group. Enjoy fellowship, build your Scrabble vocabulary and finish with a cup of tea. New members always welcome. $10 annual membership and $3 per session.
Meets: every Tuesday 1pm - 3.30pm
Parnell Community Centre, Jubilee Building, 545 Parnell Road
Contact 379 2095 x 9704 for enquiries. | Map
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St Johns - Free CPR Training
Every year, St John Ambulance Officers are called to more than 1,000 cardiac arrest cases in people's homes and workplaces. If someone on the spot knew basic CPR, more lives could be saved. That's why ASB and St John are working together to provide free CPR training for 10,000 New Zealanders.
Visit the St John/ASB website at http://stjohn.asb.co.nz/index.html to register for this free training.
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Step Out Walking Group
Walking is one of the best forms of exercise. Use this class to motivate yourself, and take the opportunity to socialise as you step out with other enthusiasts and enjoy the sights and sounds of Parnell. $10 annual membership.
Meets: every Thursday 10am - 11am
Meet at the entrance to the
Parnell Community Centre, Jubilee Building, 545 Parnell Rd
Contact 379 2095 x 9704 for enquiries. | Map
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Storytime
Stories, songs and crafts for pre-schoolers at the Parnell Community Library. Starting again on
21 January 2008
Meets: 11am every Monday and Friday at Parnell COmmunity Library, Jubilee Building, 545 Parnell Road
Phone
374 1321
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Seniors Coffee & Chat
This is a friendly, informal group that comes together for morning tea, guest speakers and regular outings. $2 per session.
Meets: first and third Thursday of every month 10am - 12pm.
Parnell Community Centre, Jubilee Building, 545 Parnell Road
Please call Win on 521 1411 for more information. | Map |
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Tennis
See Gladstone Tennis Club and Parnell Tennis Club
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The Auckland Women's Executive Club
The Auckland Executive Club membership is aimed at women in senior management, the professions, business owners and people with specialist skills.
We place emphasis on encouragement, sharing good news, hearing positive and dynamic speakers, and enthusiastically supporting all members who are making a difference in the business community. Extending friendship and support is what we are all about.
Social/Dinner Meeting monthly from 6.30pm to 9.30pm at PArnells on The Roses in the Parnell Rose Gardens, 85 Gladstone Road, Parnell.
Map
Details on joining and next meetings see Website
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Toastmasters - Toast of Broadway
There are a multitude of Toastmaster clubs to choose from. Toast of Broadway meets once a fortnight in Parnell. For a list of other clubs see here
Meets: every second Monday 6pm at Parnell Community Centre, Jubilee Building, 545 Parnell Road.
For further information phone
355-3725 | email | Map
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University of the Third Age (U3A Parnell)
Meet monthly in the Parnell Community Centre with a stimulating speaker. We also run a series of interest groups held in private homes such as travel, drama, music and we have an art group that visits the various art galleries. Our museum group takes in the special exhibition, while annually we have a lunch in Parnells in the Rose Garden.
Meets: monthly at Parnell Community Centre, Jubilee Building, 545 Parnell Road.
For further information
Barry Heaney, President & Group Liaison phone 307 3879
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Volunteering Auckland
More than 10,000 Auckland organisations require volunteers. Volunteering Auckland recruits people for ongoing volunteer work for over 200
not-for-profit agencies registered with them. They match would-be volunteers with the type of voluntary activity they would like to do.
520 7009 or 0800 865 2687 | Web
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Weight Watchers Parnell
Meets: every Thursday at 12.30pm, Parnell Room
Parnell Community Centre, Jubilee Building,
545 Parnell Rd | 308 5199 | Web | Map
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