THE DIARY

EVENT Dubbo Stroke Support Group

The next monthly get-together of the Dubbo Stroke Support Group will be on Wednesday, June 13, at the David Palmer Centre, Old Lourdes Hospital, 84 Cobborah Road Dubbo, from 10am to 12 noon. Roxanne Holden, Client Services Officer for Opal Aged Care, will be our guest speaker at this meeting. People affected by stroke, their family, careers and friends are invited to attend. Visitors and new members are always welcome. Contact Victor 6885 4800.

Arthritis Meeting

Will be on Thursday, June 14, 10am at Sporties, 101 Erskine Street, Dubbo. We will welcome Winter with some Winter trivia and puzzles. Share memories of Winter holidays! Bring photos! All members welcome to join us afterwards for an optional Social Lunch. Venue to be decided at the meeting. For further information, phone Heather on 02 6887 2359, mobile 0431 583 128.

Dubbo and District Family History Society

Bob Berry will tell stories of his working years. Friday, June 15 at 2pm at the Dubbo Community Ars Centre. Everyone welcome. Afternoon tea afterwards - $4. RSVP by Tuesday, June 12 to June Wilson at juniwil1943@gmail.com or 6882 5366 or 0417 690 495.

Charity Luncheon

In the Masonic Hall, Church Street, Dubbo, on Sunday, June 17, commencing at 12 noon. Cost is $12.00 with a lucky door prize. Trading table, competition $1.00, housie will be played following lunch. Proceeds will go to the Dubbo Wagon Wheel Club for Royal Far West Caring for Country Kids. Enquiries to Lorraine on 6887 8371 or Margaret on 6884 6907, mobile 0400 116 907.

Dubbo and District Family History Society

Karlyn Robinson will tell stories of the people buried in the Pioneer Cemetery and launch the book she has written from her extensive research. Friday, June 18 at 2.00 pm Dubbo Community Arts Centre. Everyone Welcome. Afternoon tea afterwards - $4.00. RSVP BY Tuesday May 15. June Wilson at juniwil1943@gmail.com or 6882 5366 or 0417 690 495.

St Mary’s Anglican Church Narromine

Will be holding their Annual Winter Quilt and Craft Show luncheon on Friday, July 6, in the Parish Hall, Dandaloo Street. Luncheon from 12 noon, cost $14 per person. For further details, contact Marj Kelly on 6889 1985 or Anne Harmer on 0417 458 015.

Talbragar CWA

Will be holding a street stall in front of the Post Office (Talbragar Street) on Friday, July 25, commencing at 8.00 am – many of the usual items will be on sale including cakes, plants and cuttings. For more information please contact either Rhonda on 6888 5231 or Linda on 6882 7351.

Neami National Suicide Prevention Optimal Health Program

Seeking referrals. Our goal is to run this free Optimal Health Program in Dubbo aimed at people who have been impacted around the subject of suicide. Contact CJ on 0434 331 299 or cassandrawills@neaminational.org.au.

Mental Health First Aid Training – Suicide Prevention Neami National

Do you have lived experience of suicide? We would like to invite people with lived experience to participate in a FREE Mental Health First Aid Training. Tuesday, May 8, and Wednesday, May 9, 9am-5pm. For further information please contact CJ on 0434 331 299 or cassandrawillis@neaminational.org.au.

THURSDAY Walking Group

8am, meet corner Macquarie and Tamworth Streets. Contact: May, 6882 4371.

Dubbo CWA

9.30am for 10am, FIRST Thursday of the month, at Sporties, Erskine Street. New members welcome. Contact: Marion, 6884 2957.

CWA Wongarbon

10am, FIRST Thursday of the month, at Wongarbon CWA rooms. Contact: Marjorie, 6884 5558.

Sugarcraft

10am-1pm, FIRST and THIRD Thursdays of the month, at the Art and Craft Cottage, 137 Cobra Street Dubbo. Classes also Sunday and Monday. See day listings below. Contact: Shirley, 6887 3150.

Dubbo Orana RSL Day Club

10am-2pm, at the Country Club. $5 includes morning tea, card playing, games and light lunch followed by Bingo. Transport can be arranged for $2. Contact: Ailsa, 6882 0036.

Dubbo War Widows Guild

Meet at 11am on the FOURTH Thursday of the month at the Dubbo RSL.

South Dubbo Veteran’s & Community Men’s Shed Bingo

11am-12.30pm, West Dubbo Bowling Club. New players welcome. Contact: Barry, 0439 344 349.

Seniors Strengthening Exercise Group

1.30pm-2.30pm at St Brigid’s Hall. Usual arrangements, $2 donation. Contact: Richard and Elva, 6888 5656.

Dubbo Community Men’s Shed

1pm-5pm. Small joining fee and annual membership fee after three visits. “All men are welcome”. Also open Monday and Saturdays. Contact: 6881 6987.

Conversational English in Dubbo

2pm-3pm, at Wesley Community Hall, corner of Church St and Carrington Ave. Attendance is free. All welcome. Contact: Chris, 6884 0407.

Line Dancing

6.30pm-9pm, at Carrington Ave RSL Hall Clubhouse. Contact: Kathy, 6888 5287.

Woodturning and Carving Evening

6pm-9pm, at Art and Craft Cottage, 137 Cobra Street Dubbo. Contact: Phil, 6887 3257.

Dubbo City Croquet Club

PLAY on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday commencing at 8.15am. Twilight croquet is played on Wednesday evening commencing 6pm. New players of any age are welcome, where men and women compete on equal terms. The club is located at the rear of the City Bowling Club, Wingewarra Street. Contact: Elizabeth, 0408 682 968.

FRIDAY CPSA Meetings

The Combined Pensioners and Superannuates will no longer hold their meetings at the Dubbo

Neighbourhood Centre. The new location will be at the C.W.A. Hall on Wingewarra Street. Join us at 10am for a cuppa with a friendly group. Enquiries to President Ken Windsor, 0412 016 228 or Secretary Barbara O’brien, 0427 251 121.

Tai Chi at U3A

10am, at the Community Arts Centre, Western Plains Cultural Centre, 76 Wingewarra Street, Dubbo. Contact: Richard, 6888 5656.

Spinning and Weaving

10am, at the Art and Craft Cottage, 137 Cobra Street, Dubbo. Contact: Jo, 6885 6875.

Western Plains Trefoil Guild

10.30am, SECOND Friday of each month, at Dubbo West Guide Hall. Everyone welcome. Please confirm meeting will be on. Contact: Dorothy, 6884 6646.

Dubbo Parkinson’s Support Group

10.30am, FIRST Friday of each month, at the David Palmer Centre, Old Lourdes. People with Parkinson’s and their carers welcome. Contact: Lorna, 0416 240 626.

Central West Makers Place

12 noon-6pm, at South Dubbo Veterans and Community Men’s Shed, corner of Palmer and High Streets, Dubbo. Activities include 3D printing, basic electronics, robotics, silk screening and pottery. Contact: Adam, 0431 038 866.

2pm, FIRST Friday of the month. Contact: Kath, 6881 3704.

8pm, at Dubbo Community Health Centre, corner of Cobra and Palmer Streets. Contact

1300 222 222.

Smart Recovery

3pm, Dubbo Neighbourhood Centre. Assists individuals with changing problematic behaviour, including alcohol and drugs, gambling, food, shopping, internet, and others.

SATURDAY Farmers Markets

8am, FIRST and THIRD Saturday of the month. Lions Park adjacent to Visitors Centre, Bligh Street Dubbo. www.dubbofarmersmarket.org. au. Contact: Market coordinator, 0488 685 006 or enquiries@dubbofarmersmarket.org.au.

Dubbo City Croquet Club

8.15am, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. News players of all ages welcome. A game of skill and strategy where women and men compete on equal terms. Lawns are behind the City Bowling Club, Wingewarra St. Contact Jenny,

0400 645 516 or Charles, 0400 570 888.

CWA Gilgandra Market

9am – 1pm, FIRST Saturday of the month. Cakes, fruit, pickles, plants and more! New stall holders welcome. $5 per stall, proceeds to CWA. Phone Hilda, 6847 1270 or Jane 0408 466 124.

Dubbo Patchwork and Quilters Group

Meet on the SECOND and LAST Saturdays monthly in the South Dubbo Guide Hall, Boundary Rd Dubbo from 9.00am. We welcome new members and are always ready to point novices in the right direction so if you feel you would like to give this traditional craft a try, why not contact Meg on 0427 471 868.

Ladies Lawn Bowls

9.15am for 10am start, at Sporties, Dubbo. Also Saturdays. Sporties membership not required unless you wish to progress competitively. Coaching

available. Contact: Bowls coordinator Dan Smith, 6884 2044.

Dubbo and District Kennel Club

9.30am, obedience training at the Big Shed, Dubbo Show Ground. No puppies under 14 weeks, must bring up to date vaccination certificates, $5 to join and $5 per session. Contact: Michael, 0419 274 632.

Seventh-day Adventist Church

9.30am, small group bible study (Sabbath School) and children’s / youth Sabbath School. Corner Cobra and Sterling Streets. Contact: http://dubbo.adventist.org.au

Seventh-day Adventist Church

11am, Divine Service. Corner Cobra and Sterling Streets. Contact: http://dubbo.adventist.org.au

Sit ‘n Knit

11am-1pm, FIRST Saturday of the month. All ages welcome. Macquarie Regional Library, Macquarie Street. Contact: 6801 4510.

R.S.L. Tennis Club

12.45pm, at the RSL Park Street courts for enjoyable social tennis. All welcome. Contact: 0428 825 480.

Dubbo Slot Car Racing Club Seniors (15+)

4pm, FIRST and THIRD Saturday of the month, at 147 Birch Avenue. Contact: Terry, 0408 260 965.

Narcotics Anonymous

6pm, at St Brigid’s Church, in the old building, entry via Brisbane Street. Identification (ID) meeting. Contact: Linda, 0419 588 086.

Old Time/new Vogue Dance-dubbo

7.30pm, SECOND Saturday of the month, at the Masonic Hall in Church Street. $10. BYO supper to share, tea and coffee provided. Contact: Graham, 6888 5603.

Old Time/ New Vogue Dance

FIRST and THIRD Saturday of the month. Eumungerie RSL Hall, Railway Street, Eumungerie. Commencing 8.00 p.m. to 12.00 p.m. “Dancing with...tony!” BYO supper to share, tea, coffee and milk provided. $10 per head. All Welcome. Caravan Park with powered sites for travellers across the road. Enquiries:

Tony, 0427472142 or 0268472142.

SUNDAY Bicycle User Group Social Ride

9am, at Wahroonga Park. Contact: Mick, 0437 136 169 or Andrew,

0476 764 659; dubbobug.org.au.

Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting

7pm, at the Dubbo Community Health Centre, corner of Cobra and Palmer Streets. Contact: 1300 222 222.

Allira Clothing Pool

9am-12am, FIRST and THIRD Saturday of each month. Supported by Allira Multipurpose Gathering Association. 151 Fitzroy Street, Dubbo. Donations welcome. Contact: 6882 9503.

Orana Pistol Club

9am, Hyandra Lane, Dubbo. Contact, Sundays only, after 9am: 6887 3704.

Traditional Catholic Latin Mass-rawsonville

9am, SECOND Sunday of the month, at the Rawsonville Soldier’s Memorial Hall, Rawsonville Road. Contact:

0429 872 241 or 6887 2241.

Orana K9 Training Club INC.

9.45am for a 10am start, at the Dubbo Showground (the big shed). Dog Obedience training, must have current vaccinations certificate plus treats. $15.00 membership, $5 per session.