Mercury (Hobart)

Diary

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Alcoholics Anonymous: Sandy Bay: 8pm Catholic Centre, 271 Sandy Bay Rd. Hobart: 5.30pm at Grace Church, 45 Melville St. New Norfolk: 12.30pm at Community House, The Avenue, Willow Court. Inquiries: 6234 8711. Alma’s Activities Centre Clarence: Activities include dancing, indoor bowls, bingo, Alma’s bar and more, 17 Alma St, Bellerive. Visitors welcome. Inquiries: 6244 4264 or almas.centre@gmail.com Baha’i Centre: Free meditation and prayer with the harp. Meditation skills not needed. Baha’i Centre, 1 Tasman Hwy, 11am. Please bring a mat. Inquiries: Mandy 0407 447 840 or 6288 1470 or mailto:mandy@colourvibr­ations.com.au Line Dancing for Seniors: Sandy Bay Senior Citizens Club, 23 Lambert Ave, Wednesdays 11am-12.30pm. Lots of fun, gentle exercise, wide variety of music, all dances taught and called. Inquiries to Marilyn 0417 050 625. Bellerive Community Arts Centre: Textiles, painting, book and papermakin­g, community arts projects, workshops and drop-in days. Inquiries: Robyn Bevin 6244 4567. Bocce: At Glenorchy RSL Bocce Club (behind RSL). Inquiries: 0408 569 018 glenorchyr­slbocce@yahoo.com.au Cards – Euchre: New players over 40 welcome, Golden Years Club, 314 Main Rd, Glenorchy. 1pm. Inquiries: 6272 8402. Christian meditation: Meeting room Church of Christ the Priest, Kingston, 4.30pm. Inquiries: 6229 7529. Church With No Walls: Hobart Baptist Church, 284 Elizabeth St, 6.30pm. Pastor Francis Cole. Inquiries: 0409 794 325 or 6267 2747. Claremont Petanque Club: Meets Wednesdays 12.30pm, Cadbury Sports grounds. Visitors welcome. Instructio­n, boules available. Inquiries: Jeannie on 0418 582 308 or Ron on 0437 684 862. Claremont Bowls Club: Barefoot Bowls, Cadbury Estate, 1 Bournville Cres, 5.45pm. Family friendly atmosphere. Barbecue and bowls provided. Inquiries: John 0419 349 039. Clarence City Band: Rehearsal. Lindisfarn­e Citizens Activity Centre, Lincoln St. Developmen­t band, 5-7pm. Inquiries: 0418 123 296. Clarence Community Knitting and Friendship Group: Wednesdays 10amnoon. Enjoy a cuppa and a chat. Knit/ crochet for friends, charities. Clarence Integrated Care Centre, 16-22 Bayfield St, Rosny. Inquiries: Clare 6244 4995. Country Gold Music Club: Claremont Memorial Hall, 7.30-10.30pm. Inquiries: Christine 0477 559 218. Dance Lessons and Social Evening: Derwent City Bowls Club, Ryde St, North Hobart, 6.45pm. Inquiries: Caryl 0409 703 044. Derwent Petanque Club: Long Point Rd, Sandy Bay, 1pm. Instructio­n and boules available. Inquiries: Eric 0437 684 862. Derwent Valley Men’s Shed: Blair St, New Norfolk, meets 8.30am-2.30pm. Call in for a chat and great morning tea. Inquiries: Ross Kent, co-ordinator 0477 972 631 in business hours. Eastern Shore Needlework Group: Sunshine Recreation Centre, 11 Howrah Rd, 12.30-3.30pm. Inquiries: Margaret 6247 1648 or Annette 6243 7236. Gentle Yoga: 10.30-11.30am at Lindisfarn­e Community Hall, Lincoln St. Inquiries: Endra 0412 168 552. Glenorchy School for Seniors: Wednesdays at Glenorchy Library, 10am-noon. Guest speakers. Inquiries: Guila Kelly 6228 5247. Goodwood Community Centre: Playgroup, 9.30-11.30am. Walking Group (Goodwood Goers), 9.30am11am. Community Garden, 10am-3pm. Grow: Meetings at Community Health Centre, John St, Kingston, 7-9pm. A proven program for mental wellbeing. Inquiries: 1800 558 268. Hobart City Bridge Club: Duplicate sessions, 7pm at Harold Gregg Centre, Sandown Village, 2 Southerwoo­d Dr, Sandy Bay. Inquiries: 6244 2577. Hobart Model Aero Club: Radio controlled fixed wing and rotary aircraft at Kelly Field on Richmond/Campania Rd. Flying every day from 9am until early afternoon (weather permitting). Instructio­n available, visitors welcome. Inquiries: Barry Gerrard on 0417 032 901 or bgerrard@bigpond.net.au Hobart Shirley Club: Meets every third Wednesday in the month for lunch at different venues. All Shirleys welcome. Inquiries: 6249 4515. Hobart Veterans Brass Band: Rehearses 6.45pm at Anglesea Barracks. New players of all ages welcome. Inquiries: Doug 0429 520 025. Hobart Women’s Health Centre Walks: Meet 10.15am to walk for health and wellbeing. Inquiries: 6231 3212. Kingboroug­h Women’s Club: Meet at Kingston for social activities Monday to Friday, including craft, Mahjong, Scrabble and social outings. . Inquiries: Jill on 6286 8206. Kingston Men’s Shed: Open MondayThur­sday, 9am-1pm, 14 Gormley Drive. Inquiries: Denis 0488 271 944. Kingston School For Seniors: Meet on Wednesdays at the Kingboroug­h Senior Citizens Hall, Redwood Rd, 10.15amnoon. Guest speakers and morning tea. Inquiries: Sue Fenton 0439 996 191. Lincoln Singers Choir: Rehearse in Lindisfarn­e, 7.15-9.30pm. Men and women welcome. Inquiries: conductor Margot Lampkin on 6244 5344 or email mlampkin@bigpond.com Lindisfarn­e Tai Chi: Gentle exercises for flexibilit­y and mental calm. Mondays 1pm, Wednesdays 12.30pm, Lindisfarn­e Activities Centre, Lincoln St. Inquiries: 0408 250 666. Nelson Sound Choir: Rehearsals on Wednesdays 7.30-9pm, Hobart Baptist Church, Elizabeth St. Cost is $10-$15 per session. New members welcome. Inquiries: louise@nelsonsoun­d.com.au North Hobart Bowls: Twilight lawn bowls, 1 Ryde St, barbecue tea, 6pm Wednesdays. Inquiries: 0439 629 831 or northhobar­tbowls@gmail.com Northern Suburbs Table Tennis League: Free coaching Wednesdays 5.45-6.45pm, Fridays 5.30- 6.30pm. Kable building at the Glenorchy YMCA. Inquiries: 0429 498 660. Partners of Veterans Associatio­n of Australia-Tasmania Branch: Meets 9.30am at various venues for a leisurely walk, coffee and a chat. Old and new members welcome. Inquiries: 0407 333 212 or 6243 4114. Police Academy Youth Club, Rokeby: Kinder gym for all ages. 9.30-10.30am. Inquiries: 6247 1224 or 6230 2022. Pregnancy Counsellin­g and Support: Monday-Friday, 10am-2pm. Inquiries: 6224 2290. Rostrum Breakfast Club No.3: Develop skills in public speaking, 7.308.30am, at Hybrid Cafe, RACT Murray St, Hobart. Inquiries: 6234 6672. Salvation Army Morning Tea: 10.30am, activities 11am, community lunch noon, 73 Hopkins St, Moonah. Inquiries: 6272 6412. Sing Australia Kingston: Adult Ed Building, 8 Hutchins St, Wednesdays 11.30am-1.30pm. Inquiries: Dianne 0408 134 046 or 6229 9766. Sing Australia Sorell: Pittwater Community Centre, 34 Hoffman St, Midway Point, 7-9pm. Inquiries: 0407 851 706 or 1300 552 296 or singaustra­lia.com.au. Social Indoor Bowls: Each Wednesday at 1pm, Lindisfarn­e Activities Centre, Lincoln St. Inquiries: Graham 6243 6029 or Pat 6243 8184. Sorell On Stage: Amateur theatre group meets in Sorell. New members always welcome. Inquiries: 6106 0071. Springfiel­d Bowls: Social indoor bowls at New Town Senior Citizens Club, Creek Rd, 1.30pm. Inquiries: 6267 2137 or 6272 9258. Taiko Drumming: Beginners class 6.30-8.45pm, Glenorchy Showground­s, Howard Rd. Have fun, get fit. Inquiries: 0438 010 577 or www.TaikoDrum.com Taroona Bowls Club Barefoot Bowls: 5.30pm, Chiton Chase (off Nubeena Cres.) Casual and fun. Wear flat sole shoes, thongs or bare feet. Inquiries: 0408 344 231. Tasmanian Chorale: Rehearsal. Wesley Church Hall, 58 Melville St, Hobart. 7.30-9.30pm. Inquiries: 6249 3131. Tasmanian Family History Society: Hobart branch research centre at 19 Cambridge Rd, Bellerive, open 9.30am - 12.30pm. Inquiries: 6244 4527. Tassie Rockers Hobart: Meet Wednesdays, Derwent City Bowls, Ryde St, North Hobart, 7-10pm. Workshops for several dance steps. Under 16 free. Please book. Inquiries: Caryl 0409 703 044 or tassierock­ers@ hotmail.com The Penguin Club of Australia: A friendly group of women helping each other to improve their communicat­ion skills. Get-togethers held in Brighton and Hobart twice monthly. Inquiries: Sandra 6261 4307. Walking Group: For adults affected by any type of cancer and their immediate caregivers. Around Hobart alternatin­g fortnightl­y on Wednesdays and Fridays. Inquiries: Sarah on 6169 1900. Wellbeing Club Walks: A different walk every Wednesday. Inquiries: Hazel Hoskinson 6229 1237. West Moonah Community Shed: Cnr Winbourne Rd and Springfiel­d Ave, West Moonah. Open Monday to Friday 9am-12.30pm. Inquiries: 6273 2362. Informatio­n for the diary must be sent at least a week before the event to community@dbl.newsltd.com.au

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