COMMUNITY DIARY
from 6.30 pm to 8 pm at the Barooga Hotel. Members can be involved with performing, costumes, props, hair and make-up, lighting, sound, stage management, props management and more. For information or to RSVP for the meeting, phone the director on 0447 862 598 or the assistant director on 0427 269 800, email straightup3644theatre inc@gmail.com or find ‘Straight Up 3644 Theatre Inc’ on Facebook.
U3A meeting
Members are invited to morning coffee at Cobram Community House on Punt Rd on Tuesday, August 2 at 10.30 am. The guest speaker will be Kelvin Maude, general manager of the Cobram Courier. Phone Ruth on 5872 1417 if you wish to attend.
Mission luncheon
The Cobram Uniting Church (Mission Group) will hold its Annual Mission Luncheon on Tuesday, August 2 at Irvin Hall, Hay Ave, Cobram. The hall will be heated and the meal will be casseroles and dessert. Guest speakers will be Margaret and Ross Rapsey from Tallangatta, who will talk about the work they do with the Kon Tum children of south Vietnam. Cost is $15 per person. Trading table and raffles also available. Everyone welcome. For catering purposes RSVP to Win McQueen on 5871 1013 or Thea Giffin on 0408 992 363 before Sunday, July 31.
Car boot sale
Cobram Uniting Church will hold a Car Boot/Garage Sale in the church grounds on Hay Ave on Saturday, October 29 from 8 am. For inquiries or bookings, phone Win and Archie McQueen on 5871 1013.
Cemetery walk
The Cobram Cemetery Trust is holding a Cemetery Walk in October and the theme is Murray Goulburn. The trust would like to include all those that were: instigators of the factory, milk suppliers/farmers, and employees of Murray Goulburn CoOperative in Cobram. The trust would like to create a roll of honour in the Cemetery Walk Booklet for those who have been interred at the Cobram Public Cemetery. To have a loved one included in the booklet, phone Rachel McKay on 0418 306 265 or email mckayrachel@mcmedia.com.au or phone Heather Hosie on 0429 839 428.
Band’s anniversary
Cobram and District Pipe Band is celebrating its 60th year in 2016. The band wants to make contact with former members to invite them to participate in the celebrations, which are planned for September. Former members and anyone who knows former members are asked to phone Bill Tom on 0427 859 477 or email billt@cobramvet.com.au
RSL meeting
Cobram Barooga RSL provides for the welfare of veterans and their families, supports Legacy and also supports the community in many ways. Those eligible to join the RSL are members of the families of living and deceased veterans, including National Service personnel, CMF and present and past members of emergency services. Cobram Barooga RSL meets on the second Monday of each month at Barooga Sports Club at 7.30 pm. Membership inquiries to Michael Brockhoff on 0439 460 435.
Grow group
Depressed? Anxious? Isolated? Suffering grief or loss? Know someone who is? A weekly Grow group is now meeting in Cobram offering peer support and using a proven program for mental wellbeing. At 7 pm every Thursday evening at Moira Education Centre, O’Dwyer Ave, Cobram. Just turn up, or if you prefer to make contact first, call Lindy on 0448 052 769. All welcome; bring a support person if you prefer.
Social dancing
Cha cha, rumba, modern dance and rock ’n’ roll every Tuesday night, except the third Tuesday of the month, at Cobram’s Uniting Church Hall. Starting at 7 pm for beginners’ lessons. All welcome.
CobramCWA
Cobram CWA meets on the first Thursday of the month at the Senior Citizens clubrooms. Come and join like-minded women at 12.30 pm for a 1 pm start. New and old members welcome. For information, phone Anna Creighton on 5872 1402.
Get more out of life
The free Life program helps prevent diabetes, heart disease and stroke. Groups will run during the day and in the evening. Phone Kelly to see if you are eligible at the Cobram Community Health Centre on 5871 0900.
Create and chat
On Friday mornings from 10 am to 11.30 am at Cobram Community House, a Create and Chat program will run. Bring your own craft, drawing or colouring equipment and enjoy a morning tea for a gold coin donation. For details, phone 5872 2224.
Cyber for seniors
Come and talk tech, explore apps and expand your skills in a social, non-threatening environment on Fridays from 1 pm to 3 pm at Cobram Community House. Cost is a cold coin donation to help provide afternoon tea. For details, phone 5872 2224.
Spinners and weavers
Cobram and District Spinners and Weavers meets every Tuesday at Yarroweyah Hall from 10 am to 3 pm. Knitters and crocheters are welcome. BYO lunch.