THE DIARY

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EVENT

Talbragar CWA: Will meet Saturday, July 4, 2pm in the CWA Hall, 45L Boothenba Road, Dubbo. Members are reminded of the strict social distancing rules and restrictions. Contact Ronda on 6888 5231 or Linda on 6882 7351.

THURSDAY

Walking Macquarie and Group: Tamworth 8am, Streets. meet Contact: corner May Croquet: 6882 4371. 8.15am, Thursday. New players and of Croquet all ages courts, welcome. Brisbane Muller Street, Park Tennis North Dubbo. Tricia 0428 876 204 or Margaret 0427 018 946. Dubbo CWA: 9.30am for 10am, FIRST Thursday of the month, Macquarie Club, Macquarie St. New members welcome. Marion 6884 2957. CWA Wongarbon: 10am, FIRST Thursday of the month, at Wongarbon CWA rooms. Marjorie 6884 5558. CWA Wongarbon Handicraft: On hold until further notice. Line Dancing: 9.30am to 12 noon, at David Palmer Centre, Cobbora Road. Kathy 6888 5287 or Lynn 6888 5263. Sugarcraft: 10am-1pm, FIRST and THIRD Thursdays of the month, at Dubbo Arts and Craft Cottage, 137 Cobra Street. 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. Ailsa 6882 0036. Wellington Arts and Crafts: Will no longer meet until further notice. South Dubbo Veteran’s & Community Men’s Shed Bingo: Open Mon 9am to 1pm and Thu/sat 1pm to 5pm. Small joining fee after three visits. “All men are welcome” Kevin 0427 253 445. Dubbo Community Men’s Shed Inc: Cancelled until further notice. Dubbo Grow Program: 1.30-3.30pm. For mental health recovery, prevention and well-being. Leonie 0488 115 070. Seniors Exercise Group: Join us for an exercise group that will help us with balance and all parts of the body. St Brigid’s Hall, Brisbane St, 1.30pm-2.30pm. Cuppa to follow, $2 donation. Richard and Elva 6888 5656. Conversational English in Dubbo: 2pm-3pm, FIRST and THIRD Thursday of the month during the school term, at Wesley Community Hall, corner of Church St and Carrington Ave. Is free. Chris 6884 0407. Outback Dragons Dubbo: 5.45pm (in summer), EVERY Thursday at Sandy Beach amenities block. Come and try dragon boating, your first five paddles are Free. Newcomers always welcome. Email info@outbackdragons.com.au or call Robyn 0427462504. Dubbo Seniors Athletics: 6pm-7:30pm, at Barden Park. Open to athletes of all abilities aged 16 years and over. Season runs from October 2019 to March 2020. Enquiries Trevor Kratzmann 0412 305 472. Woodturning and Carving Evening: 6pm-9pm, at Art and Craft Cottage, 137 Cobra Street Dubbo. Phil 6887 3257. Above Board Gamers: 6pm, every SECOND Thursday of the month South Dubbo Men’s Shed, Palmer St. Take part in the fastest growing hobby in Australia. Alan 0432 278 235. Dubbo Bridge Club: 7pm, Bultje Street, Dubbo. $7 members, $9 non-members. Libby 0428 254 324. Badminton: 7.30-9.30pm, at Delroy High School Auditorium, East Street, West Dubbo. $5 to play ($3 for school students) $22 yearly insurance ($15 for school students). All welcome. Chris 6887 3413. Macquarie Masons Dubbo: Every SECOND Thursday of the month. All visitors welcome. John O’brien 0405 051 896.

FRIDAY

Narromine Food Barn: Is closed until further notice. CPSA Meetings: First meeting back will be Friday, July 10, and then following that every SECOND Friday of each month. Join us at 10am at the Macquarie Club for a cuppa with a friendly group. Enquiries Ken 0412 016 228 or Barbara 0427 251 121. Tai Chi at U3A: 10am, at the Community Arts Centre, Western Plains Cultural Centre, 76 Wingewarra Street. Richard 6888 5656. Spinning and Weaving: 10am, at Dubbo Arts and Craft Cottage, 137 Cobra Street. Jo 6885 6875. Ex-rail Employees: 10.30am, THIRD Friday of each month, at Little Darling Café, Cnr Bishop and Darling St. For coffee and a chat. All are welcome. Western Plains Trefoil Guild: 10.30am, SECOND Friday of each month, at Dubbo West Guide Hall. Everyone welcome. Please confirm meeting will be on. Dorothy 6884 6646. Dubbo Parkinson’s Support Group: 10.30am, FIRST Friday of each month, David Palmer Centre, Old Lourdes. People with Parkinson’s and their carers welcome. Lorna 0416 240 626. Central West Makers Place: 12 noon6pm, 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. Adam 0431 038 866. Urban Tribe: 2pm EVERY Friday with dancing, music, singing, caring and sharing. Everyone welcome and let’s do it. 0459 762 702. Alzheimers & Dementia Support Group: 2pm, FIRST Friday of the month. Kath or Monique 6881 3704. Dubbo/orana A.I.R. Branch: The Dubbo/orana Branch of the Association of Independent Retirees (A.I.R.) – working for Australians in retirement – meetings on the SECOND Friday of each month. 2pm at Club Dubbo, West Dubbo. Meetings are open to anyone in retirement. Guest speakers each meeting. Evan 6882 2695, or Graham 6882 2265. Smart Recovery: 3pm, Dubbo Neighbourhood Centre. Assists individuals with changing problematic behaviour, including alcohol and drugs, gambling, food, shopping, internet, and others. Community Kitchen: Will now be takeaway meals only. Pick up from the Holy Trinity Hall 6.30pm-7.30pm. Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings: Are no longer meeting together. Use these contacts Peter 0498 577 709, Sally 0427 829 807, Deidre 0417 422 750, Jack 0418 605 041, Barry 0417 496 655 or 1300 22 22 22 (24 hours) www.aa.org.au.

SATURDAY

Dubbo Parkrun: 8am every week, FREE timed (with barcode) 5km run, jog or walk. Starts and finishes at Sandy Beach; following a section of the Tracker Riley Walkway and Cycle Path along the Macquarie River. Parkrun can be whatever you want it to be, whether it’s for fun or as part of a training program. Bring your dog and/or pram. Email dubbohelpers@parkrun.com to help! Croquet: 8.15am, Saturday. New players of all ages welcome. Muller Park Tennis and Croquet courts, Brisbane Street, North Dubbo. Tricia 0428 876 204 or Margaret 0427 018 946. CWA Gilgandra Market: On hold until further notice. Dubbo Patchwork and Quilters Group: 9am, SECOND and LAST Saturday of the month, at the South Dubbo Guide

SUNDAY

Hall, Boundary Rd. New members are always welcome, and we happily support anyone wanting to learn. Further enquiries to Charlene on 0408 825 180. Seventh-day Adventist Church: 9.30am, small group bible study (Sabbath School) and children’s/youth Sabbath School. Corner Cobra and Sterling Streets. dubbo.adventist.org.au Outback Writers Centre: 10am to 12 noon, FIRST Saturday of the month, Western Plains Cultural Centre Board Room. Seventh-day Adventist Church: 11am, Divine Service. Corner Cobra and Sterling Streets. dubbo.adventist.org.au Sit ‘n’ Knit: 11am-1pm, FIRST Saturday of the month. All ages welcome. Macquarie Regional Library, Macquarie Street. 6801 4510. RSL Tennis Club: 12.45pm, RSL Park Street courts for enjoyable social tennis. All welcome. 0428 825 480. Dubbo Community Men’s Shed Inc: Open Mon 9am to 1pm and Thu/sat 1pm to 5pm. Small joining fee after three visits. “All men are welcome” Kevin 0427 253 445. Dubbo Bridge Club: 1pm until approximately 4.30pm, Bultje Street. $7 members, $9 non-members. Libby 0428 254 324. Climate Change Action Group: 2pm EVERY Saturday. Everyone is welcome. 0459 762 702. Dubbo Slot Car Racing Club: Seniors (15+) 4pm, FIRST and THIRD Saturday of the month, at 147 Birch Avenue. Terry 0408 260 965. Old Time Dance: 8pm-12am, FIRST and THIRD Saturday of the month, at Eumungerie RSL Hall, Railway Street. $10 per head. All welcome. Tony 0427 472 142. Bicycle User Group Social Ride: 9am, at Wahroonga Park. Mick 0437 136 169 or Andrew 0476 764 659; dubbobug.org.au. Orana Pistol Club: 9am, Hyandra Lane, Dubbo. 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. 0429 872 241 or 6887 2241. Orana K9 Training Club INC: 8.45am for a 9am start, at Katrina Gibbs Field, Macleay Street, Dubbo. Dog Obedience training must have current vaccinations certificate plus treats. $15.00 membership, $5 per session. Reg 0428 849 877, or Dianne 0429 847 380. Dubbo Baptist Church: 9.30am, at 251 Cobra Street (next to Spotlight). Everyone is welcome. 6884 2320. Hope Christian Fellowship Dubbo: 10am, Girl Guides Hall, Dianne A’beckett Place. 6884 6287. Australian Kiteflyers Society: 10am, SECOND Sunday of the month at Jubilee Oval. All welcome to come along and see how to build and fly modern (and old) kites. David 0476 223 342. Dubbo Pistol Club: 12.30pm, 143L Old Dubbo Road. 6882 0007. Old Time New Vogue Dance: In aid of the Baird Institute for heart and lung surgical research. Held on the FOURTH Sunday of each month. 12.30pm-4.30pm at Gulgong Bowling Club. $10 entry. Bring a plate. Raffle and lucky door prizes. Pat 0458 135 688. Sugarcraft: 1pm-4pm, FIRST Sunday of every month, Dubbo Arts and Craft Cottage, 137 Cobra Street. Shirley 6887 3150. Dubbo Acoustic Musicjam: SECOND Sunday of the month, 2pm to 5pm. Damjam (Dubbo Acoustic Musicjam), Milestone Hotel, upstairs. All welcome. Join us for this acoustic session other musicians or just listen. Peter 0457 787 143. Orana Country Music Association: Free entertainment 1pm-5pm, muster LAST Sunday of the month Dubbo RSL. Barry 0439 344 349. Transcendental Meditation (TM): 2pm, Maharishi Foundation Australia and Dubbo Transcendental Meditation Centre free introductory talks on the scientifically proven benefits of TM. David 0424 252 834 or www.tm.org.au. Dubbo Country Music Hoedown: 2pm6pm, SECOND Sunday of the month, RSL Entertainment Lounge. All ages welcome. Shane 0407 022 999. Dubbo Baptist Church: 6pm, at 251 Cobra Street (next to Spotlight), during school terms. Come along and discover if church is still relevant in 2019. Everyone is welcome. 6884 2320. Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings: Are no longer meeting together. Use these contacts Peter 0498 577 709, Sally 0427 829 807, Deidre 0417 422 750, Jack 0418 605 041, Barry 0417 496 655 or 1300 22 22 22 (24 hours) www.aa.org.au.

MONDAY

Dubbo Community Men’s Shed Inc: Cancelled until further notice. Dubbo Multicultural Women’s Group: 10am, THIRD Monday of the month, at Saint Brigid’s Meeting Room in Brisbane Street. Women of all backgrounds are invited. 1800 319 551. Cake Decorating: 10am, FIRST Monday of the month, at Dubbo Arts & Craft Cottage, 137 Cobra Street. Shirley 6887 3150. Dubbo Bridge Club: 10am until approximately 1pm, FOURTH Monday of the month, Bultje Street. $7 members, $9 non-members. Libby 0428 254 324. Dubbo Macquarie Mixed Probus: Is cancelled until further notice. Old Time Dance: On hold until further notice. Sugarcraft: 10am-1pm, FOURTH Monday of the month, at Dubbo Arts & Craft Cottage, 137 Cobra Street. Shirley 6887 3150. Patchwork: 10am-3pm, at Dubbo Arts & Craft Cottage, 137 Cobra Street. June 6882 4677. Alcoholics Anonymous (Beginners Meeting): Are no longer meeting together. Use these contacts Peter 0498 577 709, Sally 0427 829 807, Deidre 0417 422 750, Jack 0418 605 041, Barry 0417 496 655 or 1300 22 22 22 (24 hours) www.aa.org.au. Tai Chi 10 Form: 2:30-3:30pm during school terms at U3A, Community Arts Centre, WPCC, 76 Wingewarra Street Dubbo. Beginners are welcome. Laney 6882 4680 or laneyluk@gmail.com. Amnesty International Dubbo: 5.306.30pm, SECOND Monday of the month, at St Brigid’s meeting room. The group will provide a platform for people passionate about human rights and social justice to discuss these issues and take positive action in their local community. Contact Sandra Lindeman amnesty.dubbo@gmail.com or 0419 167 574. Anglican Women’s Association: 5.30pm, at Holy Trinity. Dorothy 6884 4990. RFDS Support Group: 6pm, FIRST Monday of the month, (except P/H) at the RFDS Base Dubbo Airport. Terry Clark 0407 444 690. Australian Air Force Cadets: 6pm – 9.30pm, at Army Barracks (cnr Kokoda Pl and Wingewarra St). NOW recruiting 13 to 18-year-olds prepared for a challenge and to undertake fun and rewarding activities. Come down to your local unit, 313 “City of Dubbo” Squadron. Rotary Club of Dubbo: 6pm-8pm, at the Westside Hotel, Whylandra Street, West Dubbo. Contact Lyn Wicks on 0428 342 374, Carla Pittman on 0418 294 438 or email dubborotaryclub@hotmail.com. Sing Australia Dubbo Choir: Not meeting until further notice.

TUESDAY

Croquet: 8.15am, Tuesday. New players of all ages welcome. Muller Park Tennis and Croquet courts, Brisbane Street, North Dubbo. Tricia 0428 876 204 or Margaret 0427 018 946. South Dubbo Veteran’s & Community Men’s Shed: 9am – 12pm, at Cnr of High

and Palmer Street. New members welcome. Wellington Exercises for 55 Years and Over: Senior Citizens Hall on Swift Street, Wellington from 9am-10am. Strength training for both males and females. Margaret 6845 1918. Dubbo Embroiderers: 9.30am-3pm, SECOND and FOURTH Tuesday of the month, Dubbo Bridge Club, Elston Park. All welcome. Saturday group 10am-3pm, at the Macquarie Regional Library. Information on both groups Ruth 0422 777 323. Allabilitiesdanz: 9.45am, at Dubbo RSL Club. Classes are low impact, work on heart health, flexibility, mobility, coordination and strength. Tracy 0416 010 748 for a free trial or to join the free class. Probus Mens: Is cancelled until further notice. Dubbo City Ladies Probus: Is cancelled until further notice. NALAG Centre: Cancelled until further notice. Depression Recovery Group: 10.30am, at the Catholic Parish Meeting Room, Brisbane Street. Norm 6882 6081 or Bill 6882 9826. Wellington VIEW Club: 11.30am, THIRD Tuesday of every month at the Wellington Soldiers Club. Stay for lunch after meeting to welcome new members. Support two Australian disadvantaged children through The Smith Family with school essentials. Kerry 6846 3545. Rotary Club of Dubbo Macquarie: Meets 12.30pm-2pm, at Westside Hotel. Peter Mcinnes 0417 140 149. Heart Support Walking Group: 12.30pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays, meet at Ollie Robbins Oval, cnr of Bligh Street. Supports gentle exercise promoting healthy hearts. Ray 0437 541 942. Seniors Exercise Group: Exercise group that will help with balance and all parts of the body. St. Brigid’s Hall, Brisbane St, 1.30pm-2.30pm. Cuppa to follow, $2 donation. Richard and Elva 6888 5656. Book Club: 2pm, at Macquarie Regional Library, Macquarie St. Orana Physical Culture: 4pm onwards, starting with the 2-4 years Sparkles class in the Auditorium at St Mary’s Primary School. New members always welcome. For other class times and information see the Orana Physical Culture Facebook page. Dubbo City Physie and Dance: 5.15pm7.30pm (classes vary), Monday and Tuesday, South Dubbo High School Hall. Physie is fun and affordable dance for girls and ladies, 4 years and up, of all fitness levels. 0438 582 015. Rotary Club of Dubbo South: 6pm, at South Dubbo Tavern. Girls Brigade: 6-8pm, Tuesday during school term, at Orana Baptist Church, 4 Palmer St. For all school aged girls. Enjoy craft, games, camps, stories, songs, cooking and much more. Julie 6882 4369. Dubbo Lions Club INC: 6.30pm, FIRST and THIRD Tuesday of the month, at Club Dubbo. Reg 0407 491 302 or Hugh 0429 151 348. Dubbo and District Computer Club: 7pm, Akela Place Hall. Daryl 0408 284 300. Dubbo RSL Euchre Club: 7pm for a 7.30pm start, every Tuesday night at the Dubbo RSL. Glen 0419 179 985 or Doreen 6882 6163. Dubbo Chess Club: 7pm-9pm, at Dubbo RSL. Juniors welcome. Don 0431 460 584 or Sandy 0408 200 564. Toastmasters Club: 7pm-9pm, FIRST and THIRD Tuesday of the month, at Dubbo RSL Club, Brisbane St. Visit the club to gain confidence in speaking and leading skills. There are club, area and district competitions to participate in. Sharon Allan 0408 156 015 or email sallan@rhdubbo.com.au.

WEDNESDAY

Dubbo Woodturning & Woodcraft Club: 8am-12pm, at rear of Arts and Crafts Cottage, 137 Cobra Street. Newcomers welcome. Paul 6882 1485. Wellington Exercises for 55 Years and Over: Senior Citizens Hall Swift Street, Wellington from 9am-10am. Gentle strength training for both males and females. Margaret 6845 1918. Geurie Craft Group: 9am-2pm, Geurie Bowling Club. Everyone welcome. Thelma 6887 1103. Card & Social Group: 9am-2pm, at the Dubbo Neighbourhood Centre, Gibbs St. $5 morning tea, cuppa, bingo and raffle. Bring own lunch. New members of all ages welcome. If you need transport call Dubbo Neighbourhood Centre. Jan 6884 6080 or Marion 6882 2086. Dubbo Bridge Club: 9.45am for a 10am start, until approximately 1pm, Bultje Street, Dubbo. $7 members, $9 non-members. Libby 0428 254 324. Breast Cancer Support Group: 10am, FOURTH Wednesday of every month at the Baptist Church, Palmer Street. Community Health 6885 8999. South Dubbo Veteran’s and Community Men’s Shed: 10am-12pm, WEEKLY Bric-a-brac sale at Corner of Palmer and High Streets. Contact Barry on 0439 344 349. Dundullimal Dubbo Support Crew Inc: 10am, FOURTH Wednesday of each month, Dundullimal Homestead. We support the operations at the Homestead, guiding, tours, gardening, helping in café. Great fun, and friendship, you learn as you go! Come to our next meeting or ring 6884 9984 or email dundullimal@nationaltrust.com.au. The Dubbo Garden Club: Wish to advise all members and those interested in gardening that all meetings and gatherings are cancelled until further notice. If anyone needs anything let someone on the committee know. Robyn 0428 243 815. Coffee, Craft & Chat: 10am-12pm, FORTNIGHTLY at the Gospel Chapel on Boundary Road. Contact Anne 0428 425 958. Dubbo Arts and Craft Cottage: 10am4pm, at 137 Cobra Street. A large range of handcrafted gifts made by members available. 6881 6410. Allabilitiesdanz: 10.30am, West Dubbo Primary Community Centre. KIDS 0 to 5, an interactive class, music, props and movement. Gold coin donation per family. Akela Playgroup: 10.30am and Thursdays 9.30am, Scout Hall, 4 Akela St. Sharna 0438 693 789. Blood Cancer Support Group: 10.30am12pm, FIRST Wednesday of each month. Venue changes each month. Louise or Emma 0412 706 785. Peace and Healing Meditation and Seated Yoga: 12pm-1pm, at the Buninyong Community Centre, Myall Street. By donation, beginners welcome. Presented by Wellington Buddhist Centre. 6845 4661. Commencing on July 15. Dubbo Electric Vehicle Interest, Owners, Users & Supporters (DEVIOUS) group: 12pm to 1pm, FIRST Wednesday of each month at the Western Plains Cultural Centre café. Anyone interested in learning about EV’S is welcome to join. Chris 0409 321 470. CWA Terramungamine Branch: Meetings suspended until further notice. Zumba Kids: 4.15pm, at West Dubbo Primary Community Centre. A FUN dynamic class that keeps young bodies active, for kids aged 5 to 12. Gold coin donation per family. Macquarie Intermediate Band: 6pm, Wednesday during school terms in the Band Hall, Boundary Rd. Players of all ages wanted for the concert band. Conservatorium 6884 6686 or info@macqcon.org.au or Dubbo District Band on 0422 194 059 or email at dubboband@gmail.com. West Dubbo Rotary: 6pm, at Club Dubbo, Whylandra Street West Dubbo. Gamblers Anonymous: 6pm, Baptist Church, Dubbo. Victor 0407 799 139. Line Dancing: 6.30pm to 9pm, David Palmer Centre, Cobbora Rd. Kathy 6888 5287 or Lynn 6888 5263. Dubbo Ratepayers and Residents Association: 6.30pm, every SECOND Wednesday of the month at the RSL Coffee Shop. Jenny 6884 4214 or Merilyn 0458 035 323. Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings: 7pm, at the Dubbo Neighbourhood Centre, 80 Gipps St. 1300 222 222, or Trevor 0401 178 566. Gospel Meeting: Is cancelled until further notice. Masonic Lodge Narromine: Every FOURTH Wednesday of the month at the Masonic Hall. Visitors welcome. Tony 0417 064 784.

SAVE THE DATE

Can Assist Garden Luncheon: Celebrate Spring on Sunday, October 18. dubbocanassist@gmail.com