REUNIONS & SEARCHES
Dwyer/Dillon Reunion: There will be a reunion for descendants and relatives of Mary Anna and Charles Dwyer and descendants and relatives of the Dillon Brothers from Bruny Island on Saturday April 21 at the Alonnah Community Hall from 11am. BBQ facilities are available, please bring along your own food and drink. If possible, please also bring a salad or plate of afternoon tea to share. Tea and coffee will be available. There have been family trees compiled for both Dillon and Dwyer families (Ruth Dillon-Kathy Duncombe; David Coad) but if you have any further information, up to date family trees, (copies of) any family photos and any family memorabilia that can add to the display, please bring on the day. Inquiries: Jan Palfreyman (nee Dwyer) 6229 7393, Brendan Dillon 0407 873 126 or bcdillon@dodo.com.au, Trevor Adams 0427 931 225, Jo Dillon 6239 9893 or glenvarfarm@gmail.com. German Australian Association of Tasmania Skat Card Game: Fridays at 6pm and Sundays at 1.30pm. Caters for all players. Inquiries: 6272 9445. Glenorchy Community Health Centre Craft Group: Bring any craft and enjoy the company of a friendly group. All ages and abilities. 10am, 12noon, 2pm. Terry St, Glenorchy. Inquiries: 6233 8727. Golden Years Club: Cards. 314 Main Rd, Glenorchy. Morning: 500; Afternoon: crib. Inquiries: 6272 8402. Granton Hall: Friday Dance and practice night 7-9pm. Plate please. Inquiries: Frank 6249 2553 or Judy 6249 2206. Hobart PCYC: Strength-training classes for seniors, 9-10am. Judo Club: Training for all levels, qualified instructors. 300 Liverpool St. Inquiries: 6230 2246. Hobart Walking Club: Walks every day of the week, from short easy strolls to long rough adventures. Inquiries: hobartwalkingclub.org.au. Lindisfarne Chat ‘n’ Walk: Pram walking group, 10.30am. Inquiries: Mia 0417 108 919. Lindisfarne School for Seniors: Meets 10am at the Community Centre in Lincoln St, Lindisfarne. New members welcome. Inquiries: Clair 6243 6689 or Pat 6243 1242. Mathers House Café and Positive Ageing Programs: The City of Hobart provides Mathers House as a community facility with a particular focus on providing Positive Ageing programs and activities for older people. Mathers House is located in the city centre at 108 Bathurst Street, between LINC Tasmania (State Library) and the Playhouse Theatre, in Mathers Place. Pop in for snack, drink or a meal between 10am and 2pm each weekday. From midday each week day, an affordable home-style meal is served. Our diverse range of programs includes Mah-jong, Tai Chi, Zumba, Singing, Music, Art, Scrabble, Computer Lessons, Craft, Ukulele, Book Club and excursions. Mathers House aims to support older people to live healthy happy lives in their community, all are welcome! Inquiries on 6234 1441. Northern Suburbs Chat ‘n’ Walk (Pram Walking): Various 10am. Inquiries: 6228 5956. Northern Suburbs Table Tennis League (NSTTL): conducts roster games on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings; social games on Thursday mornings from 10am-12noon and coaching sessions for learners and juniors on Tuesday evenings. NSTTL operates from the CWA building at the Showgrounds. 0429 498 660. Pregnancy Counselling and Support: 10am-2pm. Inquiries: 6224 2290. Seven Mile Beach Chat Playgroup: Friday 9.30-11.30am at Lewis Hall. Inquiries: Rachel 0428 451 720. Sorell Bowls Club: Barefoot Bowls 4.30pm at the Club. Happy hour: 4.306.30pm. New players welcome. 6265 2503. Sorell Men’s Shed: Open to all, Monday to Thursday from 9.30am-3.00pm. Fridays 10am–1pm. (Shed) 0478 051 266. After Hours 0417 381 869. Table Tennis: STTTA holds weekly practice sessions Fridays 10am-1pm and Sundays 2pm-5pm. Table Tennis Centre at the Kingborough Sports Centre. Beginners welcome. Inquiries: secretary@sttta.org.au. Tasman Historical Museum & Café: 19 Nubeena Road, Taranna. Open every day 9am-5pm. Displays of original land owners the Parradarrama Pungenna community, early pioneer industries and pioneering people. Come and enjoy one of our range of coffees and home-made biscuits with friends. Check out the locally made items in our gift shop. Inquiries: 6250 3436. Tasmanian Youth Choirs: Graduates (upper secondary - young adults) rehearsals every second Friday 5.30pm7pm at North Hobart Uniting Church, Swan St, North Hobart. Inquiries: 0412 440 364. The Silvertones Senior Men’s Chorus: locations, Entertaining residents in retirement villages and nursing homes, monthly. We sing a range of popular favourites in the barbershop style. Rehearsals are conducted in private homes on Friday mornings. http://www.hambhc.intas.net/ The_Silvertones/. Inquiries: Barry 0417 589 041. Traditional Community Hymn Singing with Pipe Organ: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 50 Warwick St, There are eight small differences between the two cartoons. Can you spot them? Solution next issue. Hobart. Every Friday night 5pm-6pm. Inquiries: 6231 5819. Walking Group: An outdoors group for adults impacted by cancer and their caregivers. Held in and around Hobart alternating fortnightly on Wednesdays and Fridays. Inquiries: Karen 6169 1916. West Moonah Community Shed: Cnr Winbourne Rd and Springfield Ave, West Moonah. Open Monday to Friday 9am-12.30pm. Inquiries: 6273 2362.