Mercury (Hobart)

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Galaxy Social Club Galaxy events this week include, today, dinner at Ottimo Italian Restaurant on Liverpool St starting at 7pm, and on Monday, April 22, a stroll around the Royal Botanical Gardens and afternoon tea in the restaurant. Inquiries: Lynne on 0452 175 253. Roguery English Country Dance and Music Weekend, including the Rogue’s Ball From Friday April 26-Sunday April 28. A whole weekend of roguery, with a concert, world-class singing, music and dance workshops and dances. including weekends – subject to schedule variation of terrains and 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. 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. Glenorchy City Bowls Club: Social Bowls every Saturday at 4 Alcorso Drive, Berriedale. 12 noon for 12.30pm start. Random draw although team entries also welcome. Weekly prizes for winners and losers, raffles, lucky door jackpot. Inquiries: 6249 1272 or Leigh on 0419 593 184. 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, Roches Beach Rd, Lauderdale. Equipment and training supplied. Session, day and weekend tickets: trybooking.com/BADSB. Discounted day, weekend and early bird tickets available. From the USA via the National Folk Festival, for the first time in Australia, the Roguery trio is composed of three highly versatile veteran musicians who have come together to enchant dancers and listeners alike. On Friday, April 26, experience Roguery as a trio in an intimate house concert in Moonah. On Saturday, April 27, you can dance all day if you wish or choose from three events: two workshops in the day and a “Rogue’s Ball” in the evening at the Hobart Inquiries: Russell 0419 569 839 contact@hobartarch­ers.org. Hobart Healthy Breakfast: From 9am. Inquiries: Kevin 0468 317 661. Hobart Model Aero Club Inc: Radio controlled fixed wing and rotary aircraft at Kelly Field on the Richmond/ Campania Road. Flying every day from 9am until early afternoon (weather permitting). Instructio­n available and visitors welcome. Inquiries: Barry Gerrard on 0417 032 901 or bgerrard@bigpond.net.au Kingston Tennis Club: Everyone welcome. Social Tennis available. Monday evenings from 7pm. Tuesday and Friday mornings 8.30am to 11.30am. Saturday afternoon 2-4pm. Inquiries: kingstonte­nnisclub.com.au Lenah Valley RSL: Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 4pm until close, Saturday 2pm until close, Sunday 3pm until close. Closed on Public Holidays. All welcome. “At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them. Lest we Forget”. Inquiries: 6228 2535 during open hours. 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 or Town Hall. Brooke Friendly will lead you through a variety of dances with Roguery providing exquisite live music for all three events. No dancing experience or partner required. Dress up for the ball as your favourite Rogue. On Sunday, April 28, there are workshops for playing a variety of instrument­s in different styles, for singing rounds, canons, madrigals, ballads and drinking songs or for dancing in several styles at the Lenah Valley Community Hall and neighbouri­ng buildings. We recommend you explore the schedule at folktas.org/roguery and also 446 or woodie2468@hotmail.com. Montrose Bay Yacht Club: Has opportunit­ies for all age groups to be involved in sailing or as a volunteer to assist on water activities. The club has boats available for racing, training and learn to sail. MBYC opens every Sunday at 10am and newcomers are welcome. Inquiries: Rod 0477 672 896. 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. Tasmanian Family History Society: Hobart branch research centre at 19 Cambridge Road, Bellerive, open 1.30pm-4.30pm. Inquiries: 6244 4527. 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. Zest for Life: Circuit classes run by profession­al trainers at Verve, Stanfield Drive, Old Beach, 11.30am. No bookings required. Inquiries: 1800 083 783. trybooking.com/BADSB for pricing and tickets. Inquiries: 03 6273 2127 or folkdancet­as@gmail.com. AGM RHH Graduate Nurses Associatio­n Inc. The AGM of the RHH Graduate Nurses Associatio­n Inc. is to be held on Saturday, May 11, at 2pm at St John’s Parish Hall, St John’s Avenue New Town. Guest speaker Lorraine Larcombe, chairperso­n for the 200 year celebratio­ns of the RHH. Inquiries: Hon. Secretary, Keir Steedman on 0408 131 520. TOMORROW 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 40/42 Jindabyne Road, Kingston Beach 7050. 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@conservati­on volunteers.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 Model Aero Club Inc: Radio controlled fixed wing and rotary aircraft

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