COMMUNITY DIARY

Moira Film Group

This month’s film to be shown by the Moira Film Group is the remake of the comedy Dad’s Army starring Michael Gambon, Bill Nighy, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Tom Courtenay. It will be shown today, (Wednesday) at the Yarroweyah Town Hall at 1.30 pm. Afternoon tea is available after the film. Visitors are welcome.

Cards and games day

The Cobram District Health Ladies Auxiliary will hold its famous cards and games day on Thursday, September 22 at Barooga Bowls Club starting at 11 am. Lunch will be provided along with a ticket for the lucky door prize, all for $20. A trading table with baked goods, preserves, bric-a-brac and a raffle are all on offer. Phone Elaine Blizzard on 5873 4275.

Library holiday activities

There is heaps for children to do at the Cobram Library over the school holidays. On September 22 from 11 am to noon there will be Jack and the Parachute holiday fun. Come along to build a parachute to help Jack get down from the beanstalk. Children can also celebrate Roald Dahl’s centenary by doing a quiz about his books with lollipops for prizes. Or have fun with Batman-related colouring-in and puzzles for Batman Day. Monster bookmarks can be made all school holidays.

Cobram Bushwalking Club

The walk for this month will be on Sunday, September 25, leaving from Cobram Post Office at 8 am. The walk will visit the Murchison area and will include a visit to Days Historic Flour Mill. Anyone wishing to join in can phone Di and Jeff on 0499 536 783.

Quilt-making day

On Monday, September 26, Tocumwal sewing groups, the Girls’ Shed and Sew’n’Sews will host a quilt-making day for the Very Snuggly Quilt program, which distributes quilts to patients at the Royal Children’s Hospital (about 1800 over the past 12 months). It will be held at the Tocumwal Bowls Club from 9.30 am to 4 pm. Please bring your machine, sewing requisites and your own lunch and mug. Morning and afternoon tea provided. For more information, phone Joan Escott on 5874 3897 or Anne Jones on 5874 3424.

Cobram Barooga Probus Club

The club will hold its next meeting on Monday, October 3 at the Senior Citizens Hall, Cobram between 10 am and noon. Probus is a non-profit club open to all semi or retired, married or single people. The annual membership fee is $35; $1 each meeting will give you unlimited tea or coffee, cakes or biscuits. Guest speakers are at most meetings. For more information, phone Alf Hulland on 0407 155 982.

Learn and share with U3A

Cobram and District U3A could help you enjoy learning and sharing, so if you appreciate knowledge and want to share some of your lifetime experiences, through classes and social contacts, then this could be time well spent. The U3A October coffee morning on Tuesday, October 4 will be a morning of sharing new ideas to help the U3A grow. The guest speaker is Anne Thompson, convenor of the U3A Network Education Committee. Time is 10 am for a 10.30 am start at the Cobram Community House, Punt Rd. Lunch will be included. Inquiries to Gail Peters on 0438 734 808.

Soroptimist high tea

Soroptimist International of Cobram Barooga will host a High Tea on Saturday, October 8. There will be a display and discussion of Batavian Pearls, free sparkling wine on arrival, raffles and Lady of the Day. It will be held at Barooga Sports Club Garden Room from 2.30 pm to 5 pm. All proceeds to Ottrey Lodge. Bookings can be made at Cobram Visitor Information Centre. Inquiries to Liz Moar on 5872 2617 or Karen Godson on 0414 892 512 or email sicobrambarooga@siswp.org

Car boot sale

Cobram Uniting Church will hold a Car Boot/Garage Sale in the church grounds, Hay Ave on Saturday, October 29 from 8 am. For inquiries or bookings, phone Win and Archie McQueen on 5871 1013.

Cancer support group

The Cobram and District Cancer Support Group meets on the first Friday of each month at 1.30 pm at Killara House, Bank St, Cobram. New members are welcome and people can turn up on the day or phone beforehand. The group operates with the generous support and funding from Ritchies IGA. For more information, phone Diana on 5874 2352, Trish on 5872 2346 or Pat on 5872 1821.

Weight Watchers change

The Weight Watchers Barooga meeting at Sporties Health and Fitness Centre has changed locations to 43 Punt Rd, Cobram. Meeting times will remain on Wednesdays at 6 pm at this new location. Visit www.weightwatchers.com/au for more meeting locations and times.

Cobram CWA

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.

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 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.

RSL meeting

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.

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 at Cobram Community Health Centre on 5871 0900 to see if you are eligible.

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.

Bowlers’ coffee club

Wanting to meet new people while learning a new sport? Come along to Barooga Sports Bowls Club’s bowlers’ coffee club on Wednesdays at 9.45 am. No previous experience needed; flat shoes are required. Bring a friend or just come by yourself; tuition is given in a relaxed game situation followed by coffee at various locations. For information, phone Ruth Burnett on 5873 4486 or just turn up.

Toy library

Cobram & District Toy Library is open every Saturday from 10 am to 11 am during school terms in the Family Services building, 16 Hay Ave, Cobram. The toy library offers affordable access to a varied selection of safe, clean and age-appropriate toys, catering for children aged from birth to about six years. Yearly memberships start at $40 ($20 concession) and families can borrow up to six toys a fortnight. For information, phone Liz on 0412 605 436.

Put on a red hat

Want to be part of the Red Hat Society? The ‘Raving Reds’ group is looking for new members — women aged 50 and over who have a zest for life and wish to take part in a fun-loving friendly group that has no rules and no committees. The only exception is the dress code: a red hat (or something frivolous) worn with a purple outfit. The group meets regularly at various venues chosen by members. For information phone Gwen Rhodes on 5872 2097 or 0409 016 929.

Al-Anon family group

If someone else’s drinking is affecting you, Al-Anon can help. A weekly meeting is held in Cobram. For information, phone 0438 625 347.

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