Diary

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: 17 Alma St, Bellerive. Activities include dancing, indoor bowls, bingo, Alma’s bar and more. New members and 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, Hobart, Wednesdays, 11am. Please bring a mat. Inquiries: Mandy 0407 447 840,r 6288 1470 or mailto:mandy@ colourvibrations.com.au 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 or glenorchyrslbocce@yahoo.com.au Brighton Bowls and Community Club: Bowls random draw, two-bowl triples, Wednesday and Saturday, noon12.30pm. Good prizes, afternoon tea. All bowlers and new bowlers welcome. Inquiries: 6268 1325. Cambridge Self-Defence Karate: Wednesdays, 4.30-6pm, classes for adults and children from age five, Cambridge Hall, Cambridge Rd. First lesson free. Inquiries: Vince Bocchino 0438 285 825 or vince.igk@gmail.com Cards – Euchre: New players over 40 welcome, Golden Years Club, 314 Main Rd, Glenorchy, 1pm. Inquiries: 6272 8402. Carers Support Group: For partners or immediate carers of an adult diagnosed with any type of cancer. Held at 15 Princes St, Sandy Bay on the second Wednesday of every month. Inquiries: Cynthia 6169 1900. 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 every Wednesday from 12.30pm at the Cadbury Sports grounds. New members and visitors welcome. Instruction and boules available. Inquiries: Jeannie 0418 582 308 or Ron on 0437 684 862. Claremont Bowls Club: Barefoot Bowls, Cadbury Estate, 1 Bournville Crescent, 5.45pm for 6pm start. Come alone or with friends. Family-friendly atmosphere, with having fun being the theme. 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 family, friends and charities. Clarence Integrated Care Centre, 16-22 Bayfield St, Rosny. Inquiries: Clare 6244 4995. Conservation Volunteers: MondayFriday volunteering opportunities. A great way to meet people while making a positive contribution to Tasmania’s environment. No cost, no particular skills are required. Inquiries: Steven at hobart@cva.org.au Country Gold Music Club: Claremont Memorial Hall, 7.30-10.30pm. Inquiries: Christine 0407 030 350. 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. Playing times are Wednesdays 1pm plus other days including weekends, subject to schedule variation. 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 during business hours. Eastern Shore Needlework Group: The Sunshine Recreation Centre, 11 Howrah Rd, Howrah, 12.30-3.30pm. Inquiries: Margaret 6247 1648 or Annette 6243 7236. Eastern Shore Toastmasters: Gain confidence and become a better communicator, Mornington Inn, 322 Cambridge Rd, Mornington, 6.30pm every second and fourth Wednesday. Inquiries: Neil Spark 0417 352 210. Gentle Yoga: At the Lindisfarne Community Hall, Lincoln St, 10.3011.30am. Inquiries: Endra 0412 168 552. Glenorchy School for Seniors: Wednesdays at Glenorchy Library, 10am-noon. Different guest speakers every week. Come, listen and learn in a welcoming environment. Inquiries: Guila Kelly 6228 5247. Goodwood Community Centre: Playgroup, 9.30-11.30am. Walking Group (Goodwood Goers), 9.30-11am. Community Garden, 10am-3pm. Hobart City Bridge Club: Duplicate sessions at Harold Gregg Centre, Sandown Village, 2 Southerwood Dr, Sandy Bay, 7pm. 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 Veterans Brass Band: Rehearses at iconic Anglesea Barracks, 6.45pm Wednesdays. New players of all ages welcome. Inquiries: Doug 0429 520 025. Hobart Women’s Health Centre Walks: Meet at 10.15am to walk for general health and wellbeing. Inquiries: 6231 3212. Kingborough Women’s Club: Meet at Kingston for social activities, Monday to Friday, including craft, Mahjong, Scrabble and regular outings. Make new friends in a warm, friendly environment. Inquiries: Jill 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. Everyone is welcome, enjoy guest speakers and morning tea. Inquiries: Sue Fenton 0439 996 191. Landrover 4x4 Club: Welcomes all makes of 4x4 to enjoy club activities. Meeting second Wednesday of the month, 7.30pm at Phillip Smith Centre, Glebe. Inquiries: 0408 331 136 or lroctasmania.com. Lincoln Singers Choir: Rehearse in Lindisfarne, 7.15-9.30pm. Thinking of joining a choir? Men and women welcome. New singers always welcome. Inquiries: conductor, Margot Lampkin 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. Line Dancing for Seniors: Sandy Bay Senior Citizens Club, 23 Lambert Ave. Wednesdays 11am-12.30pm. Come line dancing with a welcoming and friendly group of people. Lots of fun, gentle exercise and you don’t need a partner. We use a wide variety of music – it’s not all country! All dances are taught and called. Inquiries: Marilyn 0417 050 625. Nelson Sound Choir: Rehearsals on Wednesdays, 7.30-9pm at the Hobart Baptist Church, Elizabeth St, North Hobart. Cost is $10-$15 per session. New members welcome. Inquiries: louise@ nelsonsound.com.au Northern Suburbs Table Tennis League: Social games on Thursdays 10am-noon and Fridays 5.30-6.30pm. Free coaching sessions Wednesdays 5.45-6.45pm and Fridays 5.30-6.30pm, the 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 at Rokeby: Kinder gym for all ages, 9.3010.30am. 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 leadership, job interview and 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, Kingston, every Wednesday, 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, actors and backstage crew 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 while you get fit. Inquiries: 0438 010 577 or www.Taiko Drum.com Taroona Bowls Club Barefoot Bowls: 5.30pm for 6pm start, at Chiton Chase (off Nubeena Cres.) Casual and fun, wear flat-soled shoes, thongs or bare feet. Inquiries: 0408 344 231. Tasmanian Chorale: Rehearsal, Wesley Church Hall, 58 Melville St, Hobart. 7.30pm-9.30pm. Inquiries: 6249 3131. Tasmanian Family History Society: Hobart branch research centre at 19 Cambridge Rd, Bellerive, open 9.30am12.30pm. Inquiries: 6244 4527. Tassie Rockers Hobart: Meet Wednesday evenings at the Derwent City Bowls, Ryde St, North Hobart 7pm10pm. We have social evenings and put on a dance each month on Wednesdays. We have workshops for rock ‘n’ roll and several other dance steps. Enjoy a night out. All ages welcome, family-friendly club, under 16s free. Please book. Inquiries: Caryl 0409 703 044 or tassierockers @hotmail.com The Glenorchy Red Cross Branch: Meetings at 332 Main Rd, Glenorchy at 10am on the second Wednesday of the month. New members welcome. Inquiries: Fran 6272 5461. The Penguin Club of Australia: A friendly group of women helping each other improve their communication skills. Get-togethers held in Brighton and Hobart twice monthly. If you are nervous when asked to make a presentation at work, lead a discussion, speak in public or interview for employment The Penguin Club is for you. Inquiries: Sandra 6261 4307. Walking Group: A group for adults affected by any type of cancer and their immediate caregivers. Held in and 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: Corner of Winbourne Rd and Springfield Ave. Open Monday to Friday 9am12.30pm. Inquiries: 6273 2362. Information for the diary must be sent at least a week before the event to community@dbl.newsltd.com.au