Upcoming EVENTS
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MAY Friday, 11
George-musiekvereniging bied aan die Hungarian Trio wat bestaan uit Nerina von Mayer (fluit), Gabor Jeney (viool) en Donat Pellei (basviool).
Plek: Oakhurst Insurance George
Arts Theatre. Tyd: 19:30. Kaartjies by die konsert of aanlyn by www. georgemusicsociety.co.za teen R150 (publiek), R100 (lede) en R30 (leerders).
Wednesday, 23
'Beyond Endurance: Ernest Shackleton's desperate journey to South Georgia', a talk by Joan Louwrens, Antarctic doctor, bold adventurer, and Knysna resident. Venue: Wilderness Hotel & Spa. Time: 18:00 for 18:30. All welcome. WRRA members R10. Nonmembers R20. Learn how Shackleton and his team became the first to tackle the massive mountains, saving their lives and the lives of their stranded crew.
Saturday, 26
Wessa road tour to discover eco-friendly architecture at De
Rust. Visiting two eco-champions,
Joel Immerman and Pieter Smit, to witness their ingenious approach to architectural designs and lifestyle, aimed at reducing their carbon footprint in their living spaces. This trip can only be done by 4x4 or powerful high-clearance vehicles.Time: 10:00 to 15:00. Book with Annemarie at angebhar@telkomsa.net. Info: 044 870 0086.
RLR Retirement Centre, De La Fontaine Street, is having their bazaar. Time: 08:00. Venue: RLR Centre. Lots of bargains and plenty to browse through. Enjoy tea with delicious homemade scones. Craft table with handmade knitwear and other handwork. Plants for sale at very reasonable prices.
ONGOING ACTIVITIES Education & Learning
University of the Third Age meets last Wednesday of the month. Venue: Emmaüs, Memorium St. Time: 10:00. Mike Holland 044 620 2589 or Ciska Tempest 044 871 4828.
Carpe Musicam! provides a safe, fun place for people to develop their musical talents. Elsabe 073 857 2952 or Norman (082 229 6779.
Health & Sports
Line dancing with Anita. Tuesday and Thursday morning classes. All ages welcome. Anita 078 836 9239 or
044 871 2814.
The George Alzheimer's Support Group meets on the third Thursday of every month (excl January and December) at 14:30 at the Tuiniqua Centre, 13 Kerk St. Caregivers, whether professional or not, also welcome. Janet 044 873 4694.
Parkinson-ondersteuningsgroep vergader elke tweede Donderdag van elke maand. Mariana 079 501 7464.
Narcotics Anonymous has a free meeting on Thursdays at St Mark's Cathedral hall from 19:30 to 21:00. Info: 072 444 9745.
Berg-en-Dal Voetslaanklub.
Vertrek elke Saterdag van NG Moedergemeente. Henri le Roux
083 262 1697 / 044 873 0504 / hleroux@mweb.co.za.
Garden Route trail running only on Thursdays from 17:45 at Botanical Garden, Caledon St, George. Routes vary between 4km and 6km. Jacques Mouton 082 787 5300.
Fitness League classes for women on Wednesday and Friday mornings and Monday evenings. Venue: Presbyterian Church Hall, Caledon St. Terry 044 877 0212 or 082 940 4806.
Nature
Lakes Bird Club outings first Saturday of the month. Also other outings. Pat 044 382 0638 or Brian
044 873 2786.
Wildlife and Environment Society of SA (Wessa) Eden offers monthly talks or outings for members and nonmembers. Info 044 873 4203.
Clubs & Support
Garden Route Ladies Circle 20: Want to make a difference in our community? Meetings on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Michelle: secretary@grlc20.co.za or see our Facebook page.
Reach for Recovery Breast Cancer Support Group meets second Tuesday of every month. Margie 044 871 1822 or 076 868 3979 or Veronica 083 611 6497.
George-leeskring - elke tweede Donderdag van maand. Tyd: 09:30. Plek: ACVV-gebou, Victoriastraat 51. Elizabeth 044 871 5117.
The George Philatelic Society meets on the second Thursday of month at 19:00 in the Presbyterian Church hall, Caledon St. All welcome. Info: 083 630 4069.
The George Music Society offers good music to all. Go to www. georgemusicsociety.co.za for more information.
The Outeniqua Quilters Guild meet monthly at Emmaüs Centre, Memorium St, George. Info: 083 973 2336 or 083 461 9991.
The Garden Route Radio Sailing Club meets at a venue near George, alternating with one near Mossel Bay on the first and third Sundays of the month. Llewellyn Thomas 083 269 0916.
Do you live in Heather Park? Heather Park Neighbourhood Watch: residents of Heather Park are requested to attend the 'Buurtwag' monthly meetings every last Tuesday at 18:00 at the Outeniqua Bowling Club, 33 Airway Road, Heather Park.
George Camera Club judging and learning evenings every third Tuesday of the month. Venue: Dutch Reformed Mother Church c/o Courtenay and Kerk streets, Langgebou. Time: 18:45 for 19:00. Daleen 083 440 6953.
Drop your unwanted goods off at the George Child Welfare charity shop, corner of 13 Nelson Mandela Boulevard (Albert Street) and Merriman Street. Info: 044 874 0424 (office hours).
Rotary Club of George meets every Tuesday at 17:45 for 18:00 at the George Golf Club. RSVP Donald Goldfain 083 251 8401.
Bowls is a great sport. All ages, new friends. Free introduction and coaching. George Bowls Club. Betty 073 500 9354.
Wilderness Bowling Club meets Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday afternoons at the green of the Wilderness Hotel. Croquet on Wednesday afternoons. Neville Ewing 044 877 0455 or Sylvia Sell 044 877 1370.
George Chess Club meets Tuesdays for training and Thursdays for scheduled games at George Sport Club (next to Outeniqua rugby stadium) from 18:00. Albert Visagie 072 190 1790 or Hans Ottervanger 082 806 8994.
Wilderness Photographic Society meets last Tuesday of every month. Venue: Wilderness Hotel, Wilderness Village. Paul Rixom 072 525 0016 or Austin 083 444 5196.
George-leeskring. Elizabeth Retief 044 871 5117.
Solidariteit Helpende Hand George, skenkings welkom. Marieta Verwey
082 900 3156.
WOW - Outeniqua Women's Club: 'The club for all women, for all reasons, from all walks of life.' Meeting monthly. Melanie 071 301 8911.
St George Preceptory 542 meets quarterly. Masonic Hall, Caledon St. Info: 082 723 9608.
Jong Dames Dinamiek vergader die eerste Maandag van elke maand. Ilse van Schalkwyk 084 525 1479.
SAARP Social Club meets third Tuesday of the month at 14:00. Emmaüs Hall, Memorium St. Pam
044 887 0449.
Lodge Protea 1578 SC meets third Wednesday of every month at 19:30. Masonic Hall, Caledon St. Info:
082 723 9608.
VLV Diepkloof-tak vergader laaste Woensdag van die maand om 14:30. John Steynsaal, Outeniqualand. Gina 082 869 8177.
Vroue-Landbouvereniging Georgetak vergader derde Donderdag van die maand. Henriëtte 044 871 0490.
Outeniqua Lodge 3125 EC meets first Thursday of the month at 19:00. Masonic Hall, Caledon St. Info:
082 723 9608.
Outeniqua George Brownies, Guides and Rangers meet on Fridays at 42 Porter Street. Vera Reynolds 072 098 0536 (Brownies), Dilys Armstrong
082 824 1798 (Guides and Rangers).
The George Probus Club meets every second Tuesday of the month at 12:30 at the George Golf Club. Visitors welcome. Herbert 044 873 4273.
The Outeniqua Probus Club (formerly Herold's Bay Probus Club) meets at 12:30 on the third Monday of every month at the George Bowling Club. Dan Lategan 082 553 8864.
Wilderness Bridge Club meets Wednesdays at 13:15 at Wilderness Hotel. Chris 082 856 6804 or Babette 044 877 1577.
Treatment programme for chemical and alcohol addiction as well as self-empowerment. Proven 12-step programme. Info: 082 696 9669.
Six-week outpatient programme for people dependent on drugs and alcohol, as well as co-dependency.
Info: 082 696 9669.
Kansa is op soek na vrywilligers om hulp te verleen met ondersteuning van persone met kanker en hulle families, asook met verskeie bewusmakingprogramme. Bel 044 874 4824 of besoek Merrimanstraat 103, George.
Inkleurklub: Bring jou inkleurboek en kryte. Kom ontspan en raak kreatief elke Saterdag. Plek: Gleniquarylaan 80, Glentana. Tyd: 14:00 tot 17:00. Elna: 072 119 1142.
George Laughter Club/George Lagklub. Laugh your stress away. / Lag jou stres weg. Elize (internationally certified laughter coach) 071 051 7237 or Izak 079 129 1496.
Bingo for a fun afternoon of brain exercise. Place: RLR (dining room). Time: Wednesdays, 14:00 - 16:00. Residents and friends welcome. All you need to bring is your enthusiastic self and some small change.
Run Walk For Life George. Structured training programme for a happy, healthy, energetic life. Time: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 08:00 and 17:10 at Botanical Garden. Chantél 076 682 1286.
Religion & Culture
Become a partner and spiritual worker or missionary at Family Worship Ministry Wilderness and fellowship. Sundays in Touwsranten. Past Cedrick Buys 072 727 8346.
Become a partner, minister or missionary at New Saints Global Church (NSGC) George. Rev Dr Smart 062 025 8520.
Christian rehab for street drugs, prescription medicine, alcohol and relationship recovery, restoration, reintegration and aftercare for life. 60%+ success rate. Info: 087 350 6977 (office) or 076 245 7053.
Zen meditation group every Wednesday. Venue: Far Hills Hotel opposite Victoria Bay. Time: 18:0019:00. Everyone welcome. Gerry
082 377 3280.
Restoration Fellowship: Weekly Sabbath meetings at 4 Doneraile Square to study the footsteps of the Messiah and honour YHWH. Time: 10:00. Info: 082 454 1020.
Anglican Chapelry of St Aidan's, Wilderness (just above the Wilderness Hotel). Sundays from 1 May until 26 August: Holy Communion Service at 08:30. Sundays from the beginning of September: Holy Communion Service at 08:00. Nic Hanekom 044 850 1925 or Anne Pharoah 044 877 1753.
Heritage
Southern Cape Genealogical Society. Members find the origins and ancestors of surnames of interest. Guidance and assistance with research. Patrick
082 7239 608.
Outeniqua Historical Society focuses on the varied facets of the history of the Southern Cape and Little Karoo. For details of membership, meetings and outings, visit www.historycape. co.za.
Die Stigting Simon van der Stel is geaffilieer by Erfenis Suid-Afrika, wat hom vir die behoud van die kultuurerfenis van alle Suid-Afrikaners beywer. Natie 044 889 0047 of natiedes@telkomsa.net.
Volkspele vergader Maandae. Plek: Voortrekkersaal. Tyd: 19:00. Frans
044 871 1362 of Hester 082 378 3083.
Vriende van die Tolhuis: Restourasieprojek - pannekoek en koffie elke Saterdagoggend van 09:00 tot 12:00. Gerda Stols 083 772 8252 of Anneke Oosthuisen 082 693 1137.
Voortrekkers vergader Donderdae. Plek: Voortrekkersaal, Caledonstraat, 17:15 tot 18:30. Lou 083 306 2329.
Hobbies
George Radio Flyers. André 084 406 9906 or Pieter 083 357 4787.
George Duplicate Bridge Club plays Mondays at 08:45 with bridge lessons on Wednesdays at 13:45 at 25 Arbour Rd, George. Errol 044 873 3264 or
072 244 5738.
George Woodworkers meet the last Monday of every month at 17:00. George Showgrounds. Rob Scrimgeour (chairman) 072 841 1684 or Paul Erasmus 082 697 3388.
Social Bridge for the less serious or rusty player. Time: Mondays 09:30 to 12:00. Venue: George Bowls Club. Betty 073 500 9354.
George Charity Knitting Club meets second Tuesday of the month. Time: 14:00. Small hall behind Catholic Church, Meade St. Lyn 082 789 6188 or Sandra 083 337 1415.
Wilderness Photographic Society last Tuesday of the month. Time: 18:30. Venue: Loerie Conference Centre, Wilderness National Park. Neville
084 300 2610 or Austin 083 444 5196.
Outeniqua Duplicate Bridge Club - Tuesdays at 13:15 and Thursdays at 08:45 at the George Bowling Club. Karin 044 870 8815 or 072 317 4006.
George-blommeklub/Flower Club: Vergader elke tweede Woensdag van die maand om 09:30 by die George-Suidkerksaal. Iris Liebenberg 082 419 0642.
Wilderness Bridge Club - every Wednesday 13:15. Fairy Knowe hotel, Wilderness. Visitors and beginners welcome. Marion 044 877 0554 or Babette 044 877 1577.
Orchid Society of the Southern Cape - last Saturday afternoon of the month. Presbyterian Church hall, Caledon
St. Cara Holm 082 398 1471 or Brian Ormerod 082 855 9176.
The George Philatelic Society meets the second Thursday of the month. Time: 19:00. Place: Presbyterian Hall, Caledon St. Dr Deacon 083 630 4069.
Electronics, Robotics and Computer Club every Wednesday. 17:30. Office Reliance Place, 123 Mitchell St, George. All welcome. Bert 044 851 0056 or info@g3ecs.co.za.
Outeniqua Scale Modellers meet on the second last Saturday of each month (excluding December). Venue: 34A Saasveld Road. Time: 13:30 for 14:00. Colin 082 852 2586 or www.facebook. com/groups/OuteniquaScaleModellers.
Outeniqua Railway Society - second Saturday of month. Time: 10:00.
Venue: Transport Museum boardroom. Info: 044 871 1592.
South African Cake Decorators Guild - fourth Saturday of month. Time: 10:00. Venue: 14 Bosduif St. Betty Dickson 044 801 4072 or 072 288 4603.
Bingo @ RLR (George Service
Clubs Retirement Centre). Please join us for Bingo on Wednesdays from 13:30 in the RLR dining room. Bring small change (20 cents). Tea will be provided.
Scrabble at RLR (George Service Clubs Retirement Centre). Join us on Tuesdays from 14:00 in the RLR dining room. All are welcome.
REGULAR MARKETS
The George Arts and Craft Market at the Thusong Centre in Thembalethu. Stalls displaying and selling handcrafted pieces, and live perfomances and poets showcasing their talents - every first Saturday of each month.
Uitspanmark: oorkant Pick n Pay, Groot-Brak. Elke eerste Saterdag van die maand. Gedurende die Desemberseisoentyd elke Saterdag.
Milkwood Village Night Market at Milkwood Village Shopping Centre, Wilderness - every Friday.
Outeniqua Family Market: opposite Garden Route Mall, Kraaibosch - every Saturday.
Mosaic Outdoor Market: Paul Kruger Street, Sedgefield - every Saturday.
Wild Oats Community Farmers' Market: N2, Sedgefield - every
Saturday.
Scarab Craft Market: N2, Sedgefield - every Saturday.
Entrepreneur Night Market: Garden Route Botanical Garden, 17:30 - 21:30 first Friday of the month.