Mercury (Hobart)

Diary

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Alcoholics Anonymous: North Hobart: 7.30pm at Baptist Church Hall, 284 Elizabeth St, Hobart. Huonville: 7.30pm, 21 Wilmot Street, Huonville. Inquiries: Heather 0427 787 545. Alma’s Activities Centre Clarence: 17 Alma St, Bellerive. Activities include dancing, indoor bowls, bingo, monthly bus trips, Alma’s bar and more. Inquiries: 6244 4264 or almas.centre@gmail.com. Australian Retired Persons’ Associatio­n: A non-profit organisati­on with a range of social activities for men and women who are retired or about to retire. Inquiries: Doris 6272 3525. Backgammon Club of Tasmania: Welcome Stranger Hotel, cnr Davey and Harrington St, 7.30pm. Inquiries: 6288 8306. Bayside Boules Petanque Club: Tuesday 1pm. Long Point Road, Sandy Bay. Inquiries: Terry: 0439 497 958 Bocce: At the Glenorchy RSL Bocce Club (behind Glenorchy RSL). Email: glenorchyr­slbocce@yahoo.com.au or call 0408 569 018 for details. Bonsai Society of Southern Tasmania: Meets at Bellerive Community Arts Centre, 17 Cambridge Rd, Bellerive on the third Tuesday of each month 7.30-9.30pm. Inquiries: Evelyn Black 6229 5741. Bridgewate­r Police and Citizens Youth Club: Greenpoint Rd, Bridgewate­r. Inquiries: 6263 5277. Breast Cancer Support Group: Hobart Women’s Health Centre, 25 Lefroy St, North Hobart. 11.45am-1.15pm. Third Tuesday of the month. Inquiries: 6231 3212. Cantiamo Ladies Choir: Meets in West Hobart. Inquiries: Priscilla Richardson 0410 490 632. Challenge Bullying Support Group: For anyone who is being bullied. Fortnightl­y meetings from 6pm7.30pm. Inquiries: 0439 473 938. Choir of High Hopes Hobart: Meet 1.30-3.30pm to sing, enjoy company and refreshmen­ts afterwards. At the hall behind Scots Church, Bathurst St. Inquiries: 0475 086 505 or www.choirofhig­hhopes.com.au. Christian Meditation: Silent, contemplat­ive prayer every Tuesday at 1pm, St David’s Cathedral. Inquiries: 6220 2024 or 0407 609 812. Claremont Men’s Shed: 1 Cadbury Road, Claremont is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9.30am to 1pm. Drop in for a coffee and a chat. Have a look at what the members are making. Donated household articles for sale are sought to help raise funds. Inquiries: Stuart on 0417 338 449 or Colin on 0417 401 489. Clarence City Band: Developmen­t Band Rehearsal 5pm, Concert Band Rehearsal 7.15pm, Lindisfarn­e Citizens Activities Centre, 37a Lincoln St. Other bands available to suit abilities and interests. Inquiries: musicdirec­tor@ clarenceci­tyband.com. Clarence Country Music: Alma’s Activities Centre, 17 Alma street, Bellerive. 7.15-10pm. Entry fee, raffles, spot dance(s), lucky door prizes and special events. Supper is provided. Walk up singers and musicians are always welcome, backed by our excellent Clarence Country band. Inquiries: Ian 0498 814 082 or email: clarence.country@gmail.com Conservati­on Volunteers: MondayFrid­ay volunteeri­ng opportunit­ies. No cost or particular skills are required. Inquiries: Amy 6231 1779 or abailey@ conservati­onvoluntee­rs.com.au. Country Music Club Southern Tasmania: Tuesday 7-10pm, Golden Years Club, 314 Main Rd Glenorchy. Singing and dancing. Inquiries: 6272 8093. Croquet: New Town Croquet Club, next to Netball Centre, off Creek Rd. Golf croquet Tuesdays 12.45pm, Thursdays 9.45am, Saturdays 12.45pm. Coaching and equipment supplied. Wear flatsoled shoes. Inquiries: 0409 799 462. Deep South Men’s A Cappella Chorus: Rehearses every Tuesday night at the Hobart City Church of Christ, 8 Goulburn St, from 7.15pm-9.30pm. Inquiries: Richard 0403 396 515. Eastern Shore Bridge Club: Howrah Recreation Centre, 7pm Tuesdays. Inquiries: 0408 121 745 or 6244 1493. Find The Laughter: Senior Citizens Hall, Redwood Road, Kingston. 5-6pm. Inquiries: Annette 0419 543 287. Friends Singers: This choir rehearses each Tuesday from 6.30-8.30pm at the Friends School under the musical direction of Matthew Anning. Inquiries: 6229 9323. Glenorchy Golden Years: Join a class. Over 40s. Craft 10am. Easy exercises 10.30am. Carpet bowls 1pm. Inquiries: 6272 8402. Glenorchy RSL Club: 320 Main Rd, Glenorchy. Bingo at 12.30pm. Inquiries: 6272 6920. Goodwood Community Centre: Heart Moves gentle exercise for beginners. 11.30am-12.30pm, free. Community Garden, 10am-3pm, free. Inquiries: 6272 2560. Grow: Mental well being program. Goodwood Community Centre from 1.30-3.30pm. Inquiries: 1800 558 268. Hobart Buddhist Meditation Centre: Meditation and discussion 7.30-9pm every Tuesday. 71 Liverpool St. Inquiries: info@tashicholi­ng.net or www.tashicholi­ng.net. Hobart Model Aero Club Inc: Radio controlled fixed wing and rotary aircraft at Kelly Field on the Richmond/ Campania Road. Flying every day from 9am until early afternoon (weather permitting). Instructio­n available and visitors welcome. Inquiries: Barry Gerrard on 0417 032 901 or bgerrard@bigpond.net.au Hobart Toastmaste­rs: Gain confidence, become a better communicat­or. The Duke of Wellington Hotel, 192 Macquarie St, Hobart. 6.15pm every second and fourth Tuesday. Inquiries: Jonathan McComb 0402 819 727. Hobart Walking Club: Walks every day of the week, from short easy strolls to long rough adventures. Get outdoors and keep fit. Inquiries: hobartwalk­ingclub.org.au. Huon Valley Cancer Support Group: For adults impacted by any type of cancer, their immediate caregivers and the bereaved. Held at the Bowls Club, Huonville, on the third Tuesday of every month. Inquiries: Cynthia 6169 1915. Justice of the Peace: 9.30am-4pm, Tuesdays, just inside and to the left of the entrance to the Service Tasmania shop in Bligh Street, Rosny Park. Inquiries: David Paton 0437 176502. Kingston Men’s Shed: 14 Gormley Dr, open Monday-Thursday 9am-1pm. Inquiries: Denis 0488 271 944. Kingston Tennis Club: Social tennis available. Mondays from 7pm. Tuesday and Fridays 8.30-11.30am. Saturdays 24pm. Inquiries: kingstonte­nnisclub.com.au Lenah Valley RSL: Social Crib at 7pm. Inquiries: Max Midgley 6272 0543. Mainly Music: Young children and their parents/caregivers join together for a fun, 30-minute music session and then afterwards enjoy morning tea in a relaxed setting. The Salvation Army, 180 Elizabeth St, Hobart 10am during school terms. Inquiries: 6231 5440. Narcotics Anonymous: Meet Tuesdays 5.30pm at Wesley Church, 58 Melville St, Hobart. Upstairs meeting room. Inquiries: (03) 9525 2833 (not a local call). Northern Suburbs Table Tennis League: Roster games on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays; social games on Thursdays 10am-noon and coaching sessions for learners and juniors on Tuesday evenings. CWA building at the Showground­s. Inquiries: 0429 498 660. Playgroup Tasmania: Hobart MyTime Playgroup for families of children with chronic illness. Ronald McDonald House. 1-3pm. Inquiries: 1800 171 882. Pregnancy Counsellin­g and Support: 10am-2pm. Inquiries: 6224 2290. Richmond Village Singers: Rehearse every Tuesday 7.30-9pm. Ability to read music not essential, wishing to enjoy and delight in singing a must. Inquiries: Chris 0412 978 871. Rostrum Club No 2: Learn leadership and speaking skills, 1-2pm, Old Deanery building, St David’s Cathedral, Macquarie St. Inquiries: 6228 3241. The Rotary Club of Brighton: Meets on alternate Tuesdays at 6.45pm for a 7pm start. Inquiries: Marie 6259 3095. Rotary Club of Moonah: Meets first and third Tuesdays 12.45-2pm at Carlyle Hotel, Derwent Park. Inquiries: Michael Gentile 0418 122 108. Rotary Club of North Hobart: Meet 6.15pm at the Black Buffalo Hotel, Federal St, North Hobart. Inquiries: 6234 7711. Rotary Club of Salamanca: Meets every Tuesday morning at 7am at the Hobart Function Centre, Elizabeth Street Pier, Hobart. All Welcome. Inquiries: Chris 0433 140 723. Rotary Club of Sullivans Cove: Meets for lunch every Tuesday, 12.45pm for 1pm at The Black Buffalo Hotel, Federal Street, North Hobart. Inquires 0419 889 377. Senior Fitball Class: At Hobart PCYC 910am; 10-11am and Thursdays 10.3011.30am. Inquiries: 6230 2246 or hpcyc@netspace.net.au. Social Scrabble: Glenorchy Library at 12.30pm. Inquiries: 0417 519 867. Sorell Men’s Shed: Monday to Thursday 9.30am-3pm. Fridays 10am– 1pm. Inquiries: (Shed) 0478 051 266. After Hours 0417 381 869. Suicide Bereavemen­t Group: Lifeline Tasmania and Albie House are hosting a fortnightl­y support group that offers support, connection and informatio­n for those who have lost someone through suicide. Inquiries: 0419 472 213 or email info.south@lifelineta­smania.org.au Tango Social Dancing: Tuesday 8pm at the Australian-Italian Club; Friday 8pm, Mt Stuart Hall Ballroom. Inquiries: Terry 0419 353 414. Tashi Choling Dharma Group: Mahayana Buddhist meditation. Above Goulds, 73 Liverpool St. 7.30pm-9pm. Inquiries: 6234 9404. Tasmanian Family History Society: Hobart branch research centre at 19 Cambridge Road, Bellerive, open 12.303.30pm. Inquiries: 6244 4527. Tasmania Police Museum & Historical Society: 28 Bathurst St, Hobart, opposite Scotts Church. Open every Tuesday 9am-noon or by appointmen­t. Groups tours available. Inquiries to Curator 0417 550 804. The Theosophic­al Society in Hobart: 13 Goulburn St, Hobart. Library open 4pm-5.30pm. Inquiries: 6231 4454. West Moonah Community Shed: Cnr Winbourne Rd and Springfiel­d Ave, West Moonah. Open Monday to Friday 9am-12.30pm. Inquiries: 6273 2362. Wheelie Good Walkers: A Glenorchy on the Go walking group for people with walkers. Every Tuesday at 10.30am. Meet outside Medicare in Northgate. Inquiries: Elisa 6216 6745. Weight Loss Group: Berriedale Volunteer Centre, 5.30pm-6.30pm. Inquiries: Christine 6272 2090 or Lyn 6275 2582. Informatio­n for the diary must be sent at least a week before the event to community@dbl.newsltd.com.au.

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