Your daily what’s on guide
DIABETES MEETINGS
Diabetes South Africa wellness groups meet in Port Elizabeth as follows this week: Dr Jeff Govender will speak at the Malabar Wellness Group on Tuesday March 12 at 7.15pm on “Diabetes – Looking Forward”, at the Malabar community centre minor hall. Inquiries: Surendra Daya, 083653-1491. Fitness trainer and gym instructor Soraya Boomgaardt will speak at the Springdale Wellness Group on Tuesday at 7pm on “Managing Diabetes and Heart Health – What To Include In Your Exercise Plan”, at the Gospel Hall on the corner of Olympia and Geldenhuys Streets in Sprindale. Inquiries: Clive Burke, 083-5009394. Audiologist Karien van der Sandt will speak on “Diabetes and the Ears” at the Caritas Service Centre in West Street, Newton Park on Wednesday at 7.30pm. Inquiries: Martin, 082-579-9059.
ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP
The Arthritis Foundation of SA support group meets on Wednesday March 13 at 2pm at Mater Dei Catholic Church admin block in Cape Road, Newton Park. All welcome. Inquiries: Vicki, 083-235-8759.
ART IN BIRD ST
The Visual Arts Department in the School of Music, Art and Design at NMU is opening We Are Present, exhibition showcasing staff and senior students, at the Bird Street art gallery on Tuesday March 12 at 6 for 6.30pm. Prof Rose Boswell will deliver the opening address and the exhibition will be open until March 22. Gallery hours are 9am to 3pm on weekdays.
Inquiries: 041-504-3293.
SHAKESPEARE
The Port Elizabeth Shakespearean Festival presents As You Like It at the Mannville Open Air Theatre in St George’s Park nightly at 7.30pm until March 16 (excluding Sundays and dependent on weather). Tickets are R65 for adults, and R40 for school pupils and block bookings.
Inquiries: Helen, 041-5811738.
QUILT SHOW
The Dias Quilters’ Quild is hosting the 10th SAQG Travelling Exhibition of Quilts at the ArtEC Gallery, 36 Bird Street, until March 16. Gallery hours are Monday to Friday from 9 am to 4 pm and Saturday from 9am to 1pm. The exhibition consists of quilts selected from entries in “We Create” in 2017. Inquiries: Carole Green, 076-026-7046.
DANCE SPECTACULAR
Several dance studios are presenting Dance Spectacular 2 at the Savoy Theatre on Thursday March 14 at 7pm.
Clive Bain’s Algoa de Flamenco will also perform. Tickets are R100 and on sale at Computicket.
Inquiries: Monica, 083-471-8893.