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TODAY Al-Anon Family Group: Salvation Army Centre, 135 Clarence St, Bellerive, 7.30pm. Inquiries: 6231 5178. Alcoholics Anonymous: Glenorchy: Noon at St John’s Catholic Church, 62 Bowden St. Battery Point: 9.30am (Women Only meeting) or 8pm, First floor, McDougall Building, Repatriation Hospital, Ellerslie Rd (through carpark). Inquiries: 6234 8711. All Saints Market: 339 Macquarie St, South Hobart. Last Saturday of the month January to November. First two Saturdays in December. 10am-3pm. Stallholders wanted and Buskers welcome. Inquiries: Yvonne 0438 094 681. Archery: Van Diemen Archers at Lea Scout Camp, 1pm. Enter via Southern Outlet. Equipment supplied. Inquiries: 6229 4150 or 0409 189 800. Australian Retired Persons Association: A non-profit organisation with a range of social activities for men and women who are retired or about to retire. Inquiries: Doris on 6272 3525. Bayside Boules Petanque Club: Summer timetable, Tuesday and Saturday 1pm, Friday 4pm. Playing ground (piste) - Long Point Road, Sandy Bay. Petanque is a fascinating, challenging game for all ages and abilities, using small solid silver balls. Learn the basics in five minutes with friendly folk to help you. Inquiries: Terry 0439 497 958. Bocce: At the Glenorchy RSL Bocce Club (behind Glenorchy RSL). Inquiries: glenorchyrslbocce@yahoo.com.au or 0408 569 018. Buckingham Bowls Club Bingo: Saturday at St Johns Ave, New Town. Eyes down 7.30pm. Inquiries: 6278 1352. Croquet: Keep the body and the brain active. New Town Croquet Club, next to Netball Centre, off Creek Rd. Golf croquet on Tuesdays 2pm, Thursdays 10am, Saturdays 1pm. Coaching and equipment supplied. Wear flat-soled shoes. Inquiries: 0409 799 462. Derwent Petanque Club: Long Point Road, Sandy Bay. Playing times are Wednesdays 1pm plus other days including weekends – subject to schedule variation of terrains & times seasonally. Instruction and boules available. Inquiries: Eric 0437 684 862. Dine-in Solo: If this is you and you’re 55 and over join our friendly dining group. Inquiries: 0408 487 218. Dragons Abreast Tas – Hobart: Are you a Breast Cancer Survivor? Would you like to get fit, make new friends and have fun? Why not try Dragon Boating? Meet at Lindisfarne Rowing Club, every Saturday at 8.30am for a paddle in a dragon boat on Lindisfarne Bay or out in the Derwent River. Every third Saturday, we have morning tea in the park. Inquiries: Leonie Silk 0499 834 023. Galaxy Social Club: Functions and events for over-50s on weekends. Inquiries: Lynne 0452 175 253. Granton Hall: Dance nights. Second and fourth Saturday of month, 8-11pm. Plate please. Inquiries: Frank 6249 2553 or Judy 6249 2206. Hobart Archers: 10am at Ozbow, Roche’s Beach Rd, Lauderdale. Equipment and training supplied. Inquiries: Russell 0419 569 839 or contact@hobartarchers.org. Hobart Healthy Breakfast: From 9am. Inquiries: Kevin 0468 317 661. Meetup: Want to meet new friends and go to great events? All ages welcome. See you at our next meetup. Inquiries: www.meetup.com/hobart-chill-n-chat. Men’s group: Non-judgmental and supportive group to meet for the encouragement and sharing of ideas to help each other. Inquiries: 0430 022 446 or woodie2468@hotmail.com. Overeaters Anonymous: Wesley Church Hall (upstairs) 58 Melville St, Hobart at 11.30am. Inquiries: Kate 6244 7276. Quilt Memorial: People who have lost a loved one to suicide are invited to join in creating a quilt memorial for those who have died. Second Saturday of each month. 10am-2pm. Inquiries: 0439 360 930 or sturm@tadaust.org.au. Share a Meal Fifty plus Meetup: Extend your network of friends around Hobart and sample restaurants offering value for money. Check us out on the Meetup website. Inquiries: fortunateharriet@gmail.com. Sixty plus Meetup: Want to meet likeminded folk who enjoy sharing movies, lectures, meals and varied events? Join up by logging in to Hobart Sixty Plus and Making the Most of It. Inquiries: fortunateharriet@gmail.com. Trigeminal Neuralgia Support Group: People suffering from facial pain meet regularly to learn more about the condition and for support. Inquiries: 6245 0429. Yoga at Lachlan: Inquiries: Rachael 0413 766 136 joyyogaandmassage. webs.com. Your Place Drop-In Centre for Forgotten Australians: Care Leavers and Former Child Migrants. Held 12pm2pm on the last Monday of the month at Relationships Australia, 20 Clare St, New Town. Safe and confidential space for care leavers to meet. Free lunch provided. Inquiries: Emma 1800 161 109. Zest for Life: Circuit classes run by professional trainers at Verve, Stanfield Drive, Old Beach, 11.30am. No bookings required. Inquiries: 1800 083 783. SUNDAY Al-Anon Family Group: Scots Memorial Uniting Church, rear hall, Bathurst St, Hobart, 7pm. Inquiries: 6231 5178. Alcoholics Anonymous: New Town: 7.30pm at Salvation Army Bridge Centre, Creek Rd. Kingston: 7pm at Community Health Centre, 29 John St. Inquiries: 6234 8711. Bocce: At the Glenorchy RSL Bocce Club (behind Glenorchy RSL). Inquiries: glenorchyrslbocce@yahoo.com.au or 0408 569 018. Church With No Walls: 284 Elizabeth St, 2pm; Wednesday 6.30pm. Pastor Francis Cole Inquiries: 0409 794 325. Conservation Volunteers: Offers Monday-Friday volunteering opportunities. A great way to meet people while making a positive contribution to Tasmania’s environment. No cost or particular skills are required. Inquiries: Amy 6231 1779 or abailey@conservationvolunteers. com.au. Falun Dafa: Mind-body-spirit exercise practice-instruction. St David’s Park, 9am-11am. German Australian Association of Tasmania Skat Card Game: Fridays 6pm, Sundays 1.30pm. Caters for all players. Inquiries: 6272 9445. Hobart Guitar Society: Meets each first Sunday of the month at 1.30pm at the school hall, Lansdowne Crescent Primary School, Gourlay Street, West Hobart. The focus is generally classical style music: solos, duets, ensemble rehearsal and occasional concerts. Network in a friendly and informal setting with other guitarists – improve your skills and confidence. New members always welcome. Facebook: Hobart Guitar Society. Inquiries: Paul Archer 0411 223 431. Hobart Model Aero Club: Flying radiocontrolled model aeroplanes (weather permitting) at Kelly Field, 2km outside Richmond on right side of Campania Rd. Inquiries: 0418 127 514. Meditation Programs and Classes: Choose to be calm workshops (for groups or workplaces) and other activities. Brahma Kumaris Australia, 51 Risdon Rd, New Town. Inquiries: 6278 3788 or hobart@au.bkwsu.org. Model Makers and Collectors Association Inc: Radio Control Model Car Racing (weather permitting), 10am, at the Model Park, cnr of Goodwood and Howard Roads, Goodwood. Prospective members and spectators welcome. Narcotics Anonymous: Wesley Church, 58 Melville St, Hobart – upstairs meeting room at 6pm. Inquiries: (03) 9525 2833 (not a local call). Sandy Bay Senior Citizens Indoor Bowls Club: Indoor Bias Bowls every Sunday at 23 Lambert Ave, Sandy Bay. 11am Start. Inquiries: 6239 0170. Table Tennis: STTTA holds weekly practice sessions, 2-5pm and Friday mornings, 10am-1pm. Table Tennis Centre at the Kingborough Sports Centre. Beginners welcome. Inquiries: secretary@sttta.org.au. YMCA: Centre opens 9am-4pm. Casual visits welcome. Squash and racquetball available. Fit ‘n’ Fun Centre for children 10am-4pm. 8a Constance Ave, Glenorchy. Inquiries: 6272 8077. There are eight small differences between the two cartoons. Can you spot them? Solution next issue.