STITCH IN TIME TO HELP NEEDY

Join Quota Club of Geelong for a day of sewing and friendship at its Sew and So group.

The group meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at the Vines Road Community Centre, Hamlyn Heights, between 10am and 4pm.

Members make simple dresses and shorts for children in disadvantaged countries.

Details: Carmen Chapman, president, on 0413 185 093.

ORCHESTRA GEELONG FINAL CONCERT: Orchestra Geelong will present its final concert on Sunday at 3pm at Robertson Hall, Geelong College, 399 Aberdeen St, Newtown. Highlights will include Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and arias and duets by Puccini, Gershwin and Lehar. We welcome also Geelong’s Bluebird Foundation and its choir from Norlane and Corio primary schools.

CANARY CLUB MEETING on Sunday, December 1, at the Geelong Showgrounds meeting rooms. Christmas break-up, Kris Kringle. Visitors welcome. Details:

5276 1416.

GEELONG MEMORIAL BRASS BAND is looking for members. If you can play an instrument or are willing to learn, the band can help. Instruments supplied. Wednesdays 7.30pm at Centenary Hall, Norlane. Contact 0427 958 946. REUNION: Seeking Norlane High students from 1969-74 for a 50th reunion at Balyang Sanctuary, Newtown, on Saturday at 1pm. Contact wandarutter@hotmail.com CHRISTIAN SINGLES: End-of-year dinner at Buckleys, Breakwater, on December 7 at 6.30pm. Book by December 5. Phone: 0418 672 570.

NORLANE BOWLING CLUB: Social bowls every Tuesday at 1pm, no experience required, free coaching available.

For more information, call the secretary on 0478 768 598 or come along and register by 12.30pm. Everyone welcome. SECOND-HAND BOOKSHOP is now open at the South Barwon Community Centre, Belmont, Monday-Thursday, 9am-4pm. Books for a gold coin donation.

JIGSAW LIBRARY: The South Barwon Community Centre has hundreds of jigsaws for people to borrow. The jigsaws range from 500 to 1000 pieces and can be borrowed and returned at your leisure. Feel free to pop into South Barwon Community Centre at 33 Mt Pleasant Rd, Belmont, to browse the jigsaw library.

DANCER’S CLUB GEELONG: Weekly dance each Wednesday, 7.30-10.30pm, at the Leopold Hall. OT, NV, Latin. Entry $6, includes light supper. Details: Russ,

5250 1937.

BALLROOM DANCING at Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Highway, on Saturday, 8-11.30pm. Music by Fourteas & A Coffee five-piece band. Entry $10, includes supper. Phone: 0400 500 402.

GROVEDALE SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB: Weekly events include indoor bowls on Mondays, gentle exercise and cards on Tuesdays, social outings on Wednesdays, bingo on Thursdays (except the second Thursday, which is for entertainers) and line dancing on Fridays. Events are at Grovedale Community Hub, 45 Heyers Rd, Grovedale. Phone: Julie, 5241 4308 or

0419 549 521.

BELMONT COMBINED PROBUS CLUB (for active, retired people) meets at

9.30am on the first Monday of each month (except January) at Belmont Masonic Centre, 25 Regent St. Great speakers, trips and dine-outs. Details: 5243 4042. SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING: All ages, partners not required. Leopold Hall, 805 Bellarine Highway, every Tuesday at 7.30pm and finish with supper by 10pm. Cost is $5. Details: 5250 5540.

CHRISTIAN SERVICE: Geelong Evangelical Fellowship meets on the first and third Sundays of the month at 6.30pm at Belmont Baptist Church Fellowship Room, 43 Mt Pleasant Rd, Belmont. All welcome. Details: 0429 094 372.

HIGHTON COMBINED PROBUS CLUB meets on the third Thursday of each month

at Highton Senior Citizens Centre, 84 Barrabool Rd, 10am. Details:

0407 343 530. GEELONG SOROPTIMIST

INTERNATIONAL: Geelong members of this dynamic worldwide service club for women meet at Capri Receptions, Pakington St, Geelong West, at 6pm on the second Tuesday of each month. Soroptimists work to make the lives of women and girls better in local and worldwide communities. New members and visitors are always welcome. Contact 0455 835 691 or email sigeelong@siswp.org with any inquiries. Website: Sigeelong.org.au

LIFE ACTIVITIES CLUB GEELONG INC: Arvo tea dance every Thursday, 2.304.30pm, at Belmont Pavilion, Barrabool Rd, Belmont. $5 entry. Details: 5251 3529. Wednesday activities at Belmont Pavilion: walk and talk, bocce, cards and games; 9am-4pm. Details: 0427 012 177. GEELONG BALLROOM DANCE CLUB: Enjoy a night of dancing with Puff on Saturday at the Ballroom in Carey St, Hamlyn Heights, from 8-11pm. Details: 0403 704 035.

CARPET BOWLS: Show off your carpet bowls skills at Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Highway, every Wednesday and Friday, 12.45-3pm. Details: 0400 500 402. HAMLYN HEIGHTS PROBUS CLUB meets at 10am on the second Tuesday of each month, except January, at the St Albans Anglican Church, 277 Church St, Herne Hill. Details: Eilwyn, 5278 5135. PARTNERS OF VETERANS: Are you a partner of a veteran and would like to meet other partners? The PVA Lara/Geelong meets for coffee on the first Monday of the month at 10.30am in Geelong. Sub-branch members gather at 11.30am for a meeting and lunch on the third Monday of the month, alternating between Lara and Geelong. Details: Robin, 0417 499 599; or Joy, 0409 343 950.

EAST GEELONG SENIORS CLUB is looking for new members. The friendly and active club, at 2B Godfrey St, Thomson, enjoys activities including Nordic walking, no falls, strength and tone exercises, carpet bowls, line dancing, cards, bingo, entertainment and regular bus trips. For more details, phone 5221 7741.

BELMONT LADIES PROBUS CLUB: The club meets on the last Monday of every month (except December), 10am-noon, at the Uniting Church hall, Thomson St, Belmont. Bookings: 0421 989 107. BAREFOOT BOWLS at the Geelong Bowls Club each Thursday until November 21. Entry $10 a night, which includes bowls, barbecue, raffle and other prizes. Details: Geoff, 0415 150 979.

GROVEDALE EAST LADIES PROBUS CLUB meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 10am at the Uniting Church Hall, cnr Reserve Rd and Torquay Rd, Grovedale. Next meeting is Monday. New members welcome. For information, call Gwen on 0405 449 716.