A CAPPELLA SINGING – GEELONG HARMONY CHORUS:

Women’s fourpart harmony singing. All ages encouraged. Learn to sing and perform with us – it’s fun! Rehearsals every Monday from 6.45pm in Herne Hill. Details: contact@geelongharmony chorus.com.au or message 0406 666 737.

ADULT VOCAL GROUP – RAISE THE BAR: For those who love to sing and perform music in a range of styles and levels of difficulty. Thursdays, 7.30pm, in Highton. Details: 0414 806 228 or geelongyouthchoir@ymail.com BADMINTON: Social badminton is played at Corio Leisuretime Centre every Monday from 12.30pm. Beginners welcome. For more information, contact Maureen, 5275 6039

BALLROOM DANCING at Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Highway, on Saturday, May 21, 7.30pm-11pm. Music provided by Charles. Admission $10 includes supper. Inquiries: 0400 500 402.

BALLROOM DANCING at the hall on the corner of Carey St and Bayview Pde, Hamlyn Heights, Wednesdays, 6-7pm for beginners; 6.30-7.30pm intermediates; and 7.30-8pm advanced. Followed by a social dance from 8-9.30pm. Entry $10, supper provided. Details: 0414 942 079. BALLROOM DANCING at Drysdale every Tuesday. Beginners 9.30-10.30am and Intermediate 10.30-11.30am. Entry $10 at the Springdale Community Centre, 17-21 High St, Drysdale. All welcome. For more information, please ring Margot, 0414

942 079

BEADERS GUILD OF GEELONG: Meets on the first Sunday of each month, 10am3pm, at Geelong West Community Hub, on the corner of Pakington and Autumn streets. The guild exists to encourage the art of beading and to connect beaders for friendship and learning.

BELMONT COMBINED PROBUS CLUB: Meets at 10.15am on the first Monday of the month. New members welcome. Friendship, speakers, lunch after meetings, dine-outs, mahjong, outings. Details: 5243 4042.

BELMONT SOUTH COMBINED

PROBUS CLUB: Meets the third Wednesday of the month at 10am at the Waurn Ponds Hotel (entrance opposite Pillow Talk). It is an active social club with a strong focus on fun, friendship, and fellowship. New members are welcome to join in a wide range of activities and interest groups. Refreshments are provided for members. Please call Kath on 52439298.

CARPET BOWLS at Leopold Hall, 805809 Bellarine Highway, on Wednesday and Friday each week from 12.45-3pm. Admission: $4, includes afternoon tea. Details: 0400 500 402.

CARPET BOWLS at Belmont Bowls Club, Reynolds Rd, Mondays at 12.45pm. $5. Details: 0455 500 266.

CHESS CLUB – OCEAN GROVE: If you’re looking for a fun time and a chance to immerse yourself in the world of chess, this is it! The Ocean Grove Chess Club offers a friendly gathering place for chess lovers of all skill levels. We meet every Tuesday at 1.30pm at 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove. For more details, contact Stan, 5255 2996

CHESS – PORTARLINGTON: Beginners and players of all abilities can enjoy social games and learn more about chess and develop their chess skills at Parks Hall, 87 Newcombe St, Portarlington. Call Rob on 5259 2290 or email enquiry@portnh.org.au

CHILWELL TOWN CLUB: Meets Wednesdays, 9-10.30am, at Geelong Cement Bowls Club, 200 McCurdy Rd, Herne Hill.

CHRISTIAN SINGLES: Wednesday, May 25: Coffee, 10-11.30am, at Full Circle, Belmont. Book with Kevin by May 24 on 0400 383 711.

CHURCH: Kids Church group lessons for children 3-6 years, 7-10 years, and 10-plus years at St Paul’s Anglican Church Hall, 171 La Trobe Tce, Geelong, on the first

Sunday of every month during school term from 10.30am-11.30am. Stories, games and crafts. For more details, contact Suzie, 0402 963 855 or Althea, 4043 005 449.

CLUB ITALIA: Bingo every Thursday from 11am. Community Market every fourth Saturday of the month, 9am-2pm.

Family Disco, May 28, 6pm-10pm (book at trybooking.com/bzedt). Tusk – the story of Fleetwood Mac, July 2 (book at trybooking.com/brigq). Club Italia is at 515 Bellarine Highway, Moolap.

COBRADAH SENIORS CLUB is looking for new members. This friendly multicultural club meets at Pettitt Park, Beaufort Ave, Bell Post Hill, every Monday and enjoys activities such as bingo, carpet bowls, cards and bus trips. Details: 0434 218 538.

COUNTRY WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION: Galena branch meets on the second Monday of the month from 1pm at the CWA clubrooms, 174 Boundary Rd, East Geelong. New members welcome.

Details: Margaret, 5278 5845.

CSIRO BELMONT/WAURN PONDS STAFF there is a celebration of CSIRO fibre research in Geelong (1948-2022). The Last Strand has been organised for Saturday, May 21, for all staff. For details and ticket inquiries, email: CSIROBelmont@gmail.com.

DANCERS CLUB GEELONG: Ballroom dancing every Wednesday, 7.3010.30pm, at Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Highway. Admission: $6 includes light supper. Old-time, new vogue, Latin. Visitors welcome. Details: Russ, 5250 1937. Must be double vaccinated.

DRYSDALE DAY VIEW CLUB: A friendly women’s club that raises money to sponsor disadvantaged students with their education through the Smith

Family’s Learning for Life Program. Meets on the fourth Friday monthly at 10.30am at Portarlington Golf Club.

All welcome. Inquiries: drysdaleday.view@gmail.com, Diane,

5251 2077, or Margaret, 0431 636 090. DRYSDALE, THE SPRINGS TOWN

CLUB (TAKE OFF WEIGHT NATURALLY) The Community Hub, 23 Eversley St, Drysdale, next to Drysdale police station. Every Monday from 9am10.30am with weigh-in, group therapy and regular relaxation sessions. Weekly fees: $5 a session, annual fee $51.

Contact: Janice Bell, 0403 221 737 or bellsbythebeach@bigpond.com.au

EAST GEELONG SENIORS CLUB is looking for new members. The friendly and active club, at 2B Godfrey St, Thomson, enjoys activities including Nordic walking, no-falls strength exercises, line dancing, cards, bingo and bus trips. Details: 5221 7741.

ENCORE – YOUNG ADULTS VOCAL ENSEMBLE: Advanced singing group for senior secondary students up to 26 years. Thursdays, 6pm, in Belmont. Details:

0414 806 228.

GEELONG AMATEUR RADIO CLUB INC: Meets at its clubhouse in Storrer St, East Geelong, every Wednesday at 2pm and Friday at 8pm. Contact details and information on events, presentations and activities can be found on the internet at VK3ATL.ORG. New members with an interest in electronics and radio communication welcome.

GEELONG BALLROOM DANCE CLUB: All welcome to dance Saturday evenings from 7.30pm-10.15pm at the Ballroom in Carey St, Hamlyn Heights. Entry is $10. BYO drinks and nibbles. Details: 0417 552 506.

GEELONG BOTTLE & COLLECTABLES CLUB: Meets the fourth Monday of the month from 7.30pm at the Belmont Park Pavilion, 162 Barrabool Rd. All collectors welcome. Details: 0419 434 306. GEELONG EVANGELICAL

FELLOWSHIP meets on the first and third Sundays of the month at 5.30pm at Belmont Baptist Church Fellowship room, 43 Mt Pleasant Rd. All visitors welcome. Details: 0429 094 372.

GEELONG GEM AND MINERAL CLUB offers instruction in gemstone cutting and polishing, jewellery making, associated crafts, and weekly workshop sessions for members’ use. General meetings are held monthly, on the second Tuesday at 7.30pm, at the clubrooms, 18-20 Carey

St, Hamlyn Heights. New members welcome. Phone 5277 9341, or email: geelonggemmineralclub@gmail.com GEELONG HANDWEAVERS AND SPINNERS GUILD: Meets every Tuesday, 10am-2pm, at the Guide Hall, Patern St, Highton. New members welcome. GEELONG HIGH SCHOOL SILVER GULLS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION is looking for new members. $20 life membership. Open day, Saturday, May 28, at 1.30pm. Contact jenniferkc@bigpond.com.au or call 5278 3844.

GEELONG JAZZ CLUB: White Eagle House, 46-48 Fellmongers Rd, Breakwater. Events on the first Sunday of the month, 2-5pm. More details at thegeelongjazzclub.org.au or contact Ian Goodier, 5282 8330.

GEELONG MEMORIAL BRASS BAND is looking for new members. Free tuition and a variety of instruments supplied. No joining fee. Band rehearsals are on Wednesdays starting at 7.30pm at 103 Roseneath St, North Geelong. Contact secretary on 0427 958 946 or call into 103 Roseneath St at rehearsal time. GEELONG MORRIS MINOR & BMC VEHICLE CLUB: We have monthly meetings and runs and social events. New members welcome. Friendly group, you don’t need to own a car, just have an interest or maybe an aspiration to own one of these iconic British vehicles. Details: Keith, 0431 830 315.

GEELONG MUSEUM ASSOCIATION INC: Free monthly history talk at the National Wool Museum. Talks are held on the last Sunday of each month, MayNovember inclusive. Talks begin at 2pm, and a gold coin donation is requested for a cuppa after the talk. Speakers and topics may be found on the Geelong Museum Association Facebook page.

GEELONG PATCHWORK & QUILTERS GUILD INC. Autumn gathering, Quilt In, in conjunction with Victorian Quilters. A fun day of sharing quilting ideas, sewing with friends, guest speaker, Gloria Loughman, Raffle, door prizes, wonderful traders selling all manner of great quilting supplies. Saturday, May 21, 10am3.30pm, at Geelong West Town Hall.

Entry $10. Please see the Victorian Quilters website for more information or email info@geelongpatch.org.au GEELONG PHILATELIC SOCIETY INC: Collect stamps? New members welcome. Meetings on the first Saturday of the month from 7pm, at Virginia Todd Community Hall, 9-15 Clarence St, Geelong West. Also meets on the third Monday of the month from 1pm at Belmont Library, 163 High St. Details: 0438 270 549.

GEELONG PROSTATE SUPPORT GROUP: Meets at Belmont Park Pavilion, 162 Barrabool Rd, on the last Friday of the month, 10am-noon. For those seeking information on prostate cancer and treatments. Partners welcome. Details: 0414 524 155.

GEELONG RSL PIPES AND DRUMS is looking for new or experienced players. No joining fee. Lessons are on Tuesday, 6pm-8.30pm, and band rehearsals are Tuesday nights. Drummers or pipers wanted and tutors available. Details:

0407 512 672 or call into St Paul’s Church Hall, LaTrobe Tce, Geelong.

GEELONG SCOUT HERITAGE MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES CENTRE: Open on the third Sunday each month, 10am-2pm, at 56 Russell St, Newtown. Details: 0419 491 432. Facebook: facebook.com/GeelongScoutHeritage-Centre184962225392349/

GEELONG SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL: This service club for women and girls meets at 6pm on the second Tuesday of the month at Capri Receptions, 258 Pakington St, Geelong West. Meetings are followed by dinner. New members are welcome. Details:

0455 835 691 or sigeelong@siswp.org GEELONG SPIRITUALIST CHURCH: Service every Sunday, 10am-noon, followed by afternoon tea. Meet at the

VRI Hall at the corner of Gordon Ave and LaTrobe Tce, Geelong. Psychic/ mediumship development class, Tuesdays, 7-9.30pm. $10 a class.

All welcome.

GEELONG YOUTH CHOIR: Learn to sing, develop musicianship skills and have fun performing. Thursday afternoons in Highton and Belmont. Times vary by age group. Details: 0414 806 228. GROVEDALE EAST LADIES PROBUS CLUB: Meets at 10am at the Waurn Ponds Hotel. On the fourth Monday of each month. New members are very welcome. Phone Pam 0418 522 346 for further information.

GROVEDALE-MARSHALL PROBUS

CLUB: Meets at 10am on the second Thursday of the month. New members and visitors welcome. Fun and friendship, guest speakers, lunch after meetings, dine-outs, outings. Details: 5261 7747. GROVEDALE SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB is at the Community Hub, 45 Heyers Rd, Grovedale. Activities include carpet bowls, gentle exercise, cards, bingo and entertainment. Details: 0419 549 521. GROW AUSTRALIA – MENTAL WELLNESS PROGRAMS: Isolated, stressed or anxious? Are you struggling with your mental health? Grow Australia is a community organisation offering practical steps and peer support to help recover and maintain your mental health through free face-to-face and online groups. Thursday, 7pm, 284 La Trobe

Tce, Newtown, and Friday, 12.30pm, Vines Rd Community Centre, Hamlyn Heights. Online Zoom group, 7pm Tuesday. Growing Resilience is a six-week online Zoom program. Inquiries: grow.org.au or 1800 558 268.

HAMLYN HEIGHTS PROBUS CLUB: Meets on the second Thursday of each month at 10am at the Cement Works Bowling Club: 200 McCurdy Rd, Herne Hill. Details: Noel, 0425 706 339.

LARA GOLF CLUB – LADIES run a social nine-hole game every Thursday at

9.40am followed by morning tea. All ladies welcome to join in at the course on Elcho Rd, Lara.

LAUGHTER CLUB GEELONG is looking for new participants. Every Saturday at 9am in front of the wading pool at Eastern Beach, a free laughter yoga session takes place for 30 minutes. Details: 0418 521 265.

LIFE ACTIVITIES CLUB GEELONG: Wednesday coffee and a chat from 9am at the Belmont Pavilion, Barrabool Rd. Details: 0409 233 430. Afternoon tea dance every Thursday, 2pm-4pm. Entry is $5, all welcome. Details: 5251 3529. MAINLY MUSIC is a music, movement and morning tea for babies, preschoolers, grandparents, parents and carers. The group meets on Tuesdays from 10-11am, $2.50 a family. All welcome at St Albans Uniting Church, 276-282 Wilsons Rd. Details: Ann on 0417 252 832.

ME/CFS, FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP meets the first Tuesday of every month, 1-4pm, in Newtown. Details: Sue, 0438 010 990.

MOORPANYAL DAYLIGHT LODGE meets at 10am on the third Monday each month at the Belmont Masonic Centre, 25-27 Regent St, Belmont. Call W.M. Tom on 0412 356 479 for more information. We are a not-for-profit community service organisation. See our website, freemasonsvic.net.au

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF WOMEN OF VICTORIA, GEELONG BRANCH is holding its 76th annual luncheon on Monday, June 20, from midday at the St Mary’s Sporting Club Pavilion at Kardinia Park. Guest speaker will be Barwon Water managing director Tracey Slatter. Tickets are $65 and can be purchased by calling Helen Rodd, 5222 7327 or Anne Parton, 5241 9344.

NETBALL – LADIES MORNING & EVENING: Monday and Wednesday mornings commencing 10am-11am. Thursday evenings commencing at 6.30. Full Netball Victoria membership and vax required. Indoors at YMCA in Newtown. Black leggings and/or bike shorts can be worn in lieu of skirts. Contact Nola, 0431 267 701.

NETBALL – WALKING NETBALL: Wednesdays 11am. Netball Victoria “walking” membership ($20) and vax required. Indoors at YMCA in Newtown. Wear active gear, black leggings and/or bike shorts. If you can walk well, throw a ball and have a good sense of humour, come along and give it a try. Contact: nolajukes@bigpond.com

NORLANE BOWLING CLUB: Social bowls every Tuesday at 1pm, no experience required, free coaching available. Details: call the secretary on 0478 768 598 or register by 12.30pm. All welcome.

NORLANE SENIORS CLUB is looking for new members. This friendly club meets every Tuesday and enjoys lunches, entertainment Bingo and bus trips. For further details, call 0419 137 751.

OCEAN GROVE CITIZENS CLUB is a friendly and active community club. There is always something happening every day of the week, including guitar for beginners – Monday, 10am; indoor bowls – Tuesday & Friday, 1pm; snooker – Tuesday & Thursday, 1.30pm; bingo – Wednesday, 1.30pm; chord club (guitars/ukuleles) – Wednesday, 4pm; craft & chat – Thursday, 1.30pm; cards 500 – Thursday, 1.15pm, at 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove. If you have an interest in yoga, art painting for beginners, let us know. All inquiries welcome. For details, phone Dianne, 5255 2996 or Lyn, 5256 2540.

OCEAN GROVE DAY VIEW CLUB: Meets on the second Wednesday of the month. The club fundraises for the Smith Family and supports the education of disadvantaged students. New members welcome. Details: oceangroveday.view@gmail.com PROBUS CLUB OF BARWON VALLEY BELMONT: Meets the first Thursday of every month at 9.45am. It is a vibrant and active social club with a strong focus on fun, friendship and fellowship. The club has a wide range of activities and interest groups that are scheduled regularly and welcomes new members. Contact the membership officer on 5243 8182 or bobstafford@ozemail.com.au.au. PROBUS CLUB OF OCEAN GROVE INC: Meets at Ocean Grove Surf Lifesaving Club (next to the Dunes restaurant), on Surf Beach Rd, at 10am on the first Monday each month. New members are welcome to join in the fun and fellowship with interesting presentations and member discussions. Refreshments are provided for members. Please call Barry on 5253 2033 for details.

ROSTRUM PUBLIC SPEAKING: Lift your speaking and meeting skills at friendly meetings on the first and third Mondays of each month at the South Barwon Community Centre. Details: rostrum.com.au or 0408 369 446. ROYAL CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL GEELONG AUXILIARY is holding a threeday stall at Bell Post Plaza, Anakie Rd, Norlane, from Wednesday, May 18 to Friday, May 20. Items for sale include baby and children’s knitwear, heat bags, toys, rugs, homeware, bags, scarves, coat hangers and many other gift ideas. Contact: Jan, 0421 772 000.

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLASSES are on each Tuesday night at Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Highway, from 7.30pm. All welcome. Contact: Jane, 0481 126 022

SHEDDING THE BLUES is a group focused on music and wellbeing. It meets every Tuesday at 10.30am in the Queenscliff RSL Hall. All welcome to connect and share their love of music. For more information, call Des, 0407 546 391. SING AUSTRALIA GEELONG CHOIR meets at the Senior Citizens Centre, 52 Thomson St, Belmont, on Wednesdays from 7.30-9.30 pm. No auditions required, just a love of singing. Choir can also be booked for entertainment. Contact: Mary, 0419 278 456.

SING OUT SESSIONS led by Ceridwyn Gordon. Upcoming dates include: May 26, June 9 and 23. From 7.30-9pm, at Geelong West Community Hub, 89 Autumn St. Details: singoutgeelong.com.au. No experience necessary and no need to book. $7 a session. More details and dates at singoutgeelong.com.au/

TENPIN BOWLING LEAGUE: Fridays at 10am. This is a small and very friendly competition that does not take games too seriously. Beginners are welcome. Contact: Bob, 0407 333 263.

TENPIN BOWLING LEAGUE: Middle to mature-aged players for league needed, but not too serious, Thursdays, 1pm. Details: 0407 334 175.

TOYOTA LANDCRUISER CLUB OF VICTORIA (GEELONG BRANCH) meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm in The Supper Room, Geelong West Town Hall. We’re a family-focused club for 4WD touring and activities. Details: 0438 319 277 or Geelong@tlccv.com.au.

THE LAB NETWORK is a dedicated tech club for young people with autism. Geelong sessions on Wednesday and Friday, 5-7pm, and Saturday, 9.3011.30am and 11.30am-1.30pm. Leopold session is on Wednesday, 5-7pm. Torquay session is on Monday, 4.30-6.30pm. Register at thelab.org.au