Diary

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. New members and visitors welcome. Inquiries: 6244 4264 or almas.centre@gmail.com. Alzheimer’s Australia TAS: Frontotemporal Dementia Carer Support Group. Second Tuesday of the month, 11am-1pm at 85 Creek Road, New Town. Inquiries: Connie on 6279 1100 or connie.alomes@alzheimers.org.au. 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. Bridgewater Police and Citizens Youth Club: Greenpoint Rd, Bridgewater. Inquiries: 6263 5277. Challenge Bullying Support Group: For anyone who is being bullied. Fortnightly meetings from 6pm7.30pm. Inquiries: 0439 473 938 including location. Choir of High Hopes Hobart: Meet 1.30pm-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 Rd, Claremont is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9.30am to 1pm. Inquiries: Stuart on 0417 338 449 or Colin on 0417 401 489. Conservation Volunteers: MondayFriday volunteering opportunities. A great way to meet people while making a positive contribution to Tasmania’s environment. No cost or particular skills are required. Inquiries: Steven at hobart@cva.org.au Dance Old Time, Modern, New Vogue: At Sandy Bay Senior Citizens Club, 23 Lambert Ave. Tuesdays 1pm3.30pm. Afternoon Tea provided. Inquiries: John Nicholson, Treasurer 0419 575 009. Eating Disorder Support Group For Carers: The Butterfly Foundation runs support groups in Hobart for those who care for a loved one with an eating disorder. Group meets on the second Tuesday of every month. Inquiries: caitlin.walker@thebutterflyfoundation. org.au or 0474 004 443. Find The Laughter: Senior Citizens Hall, Redwood Road, Kingston. 5pm6pm. Inquiries: Annette 0419 543 287. 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 wellbeing program. Goodwood Community Centre from 1.30-3.30pm. Inquiries: 1800 558 268. Hobart Buddhist Meditation Centre: Meditation and Discussion 7.30pm9pm every Tuesday. 71 Liverpool St. Inquiries: info@tashicholing.net or www.tashicholing.net. Hobart Computer Users Group: Meets second Tuesday of month (except December and January) at 8pm in Nell Pascoe Room in Criterion House off Mathers Lane, 108 Bathurst St. Inquiries: hobartpcgroup@gmail.com. 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. Hobart Women’s Health Centre: Second Tuesday of month, Friendship & Forums Group with different speakers each month. Inquiries: www.hwhc.com.au. Kingston Men’s Shed: 14 Gormley Dr, open Monday-Thursday 9am-1pm. Inquiries: Denis 0488 271 944. 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, thirty-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). 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. Rostrum Club No 2: Learn leadership and speaking skills, 1pm-2pm, Old Deanery building, St David’s Cathedral, Macquarie St. Inquiries: 6228 3241. Senior Fitball Class: At Hobart PCYC 9am-10am; 10am-11am and also on Thursday mornings from 10.30am11.30am. Inquiries: 6230 2246 or hpcyc@netspace.net.au. Social Scrabble: Glenorchy Library at 12.30pm. Inquiries: 0417 519 867. Sorell Men’s Shed: Open to all, Monday 6231 3212 or to Thursday from 9.30am-3.00pm. 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. New classes running regularly. 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. Tasmanian Horse Rescue and Rehabilitation Org. Inc. (THRRO): Meets every second Tuesday of month at Sandford, 7.30pm. Inquiries: Christine or Kylie 0457 147 428. Tasmania Police Museum & Historical Society: 28 Bathurst St, Hobart, opposite Scotts Church. Open every Tuesday between 9am-12noon or by appointment. Groups tours available. Inquiries to Curator 0417 550 804. The Forced Adoption Support Group: Is held on the last Tuesday of the month from 2-3.30pm at Relationships Australia, 20 Clare St, New Town 7008. Inquiries: 1300 364 277. This service is funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services. The Theosophical Society in Hobart: 13 Goulburn St, Hobart. Library open 4pm-5.30pm. Inquiries: 6231 4454. Walking (Futsal) Football: This health and socially based activity is for both men and women of all ages especially seniors. Tuesdays, 12.30pm-1.30pm at the Moonah Sports Centre, 17 Gormanston Rd. Moonah. Inquiries: walkingfootballtas.org or Steve on 0498 014 693. 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 Colleen 0418 493 475. Women Speak Tasmania: Supportive network for girls and women that meets fortnightly to discuss issues concerning human rights. Inquiries: 0401 905 815. Information for the diary must be sent at least a week before the event to community@dbl.newsltd.com.au.