COMMUNITY NOTICES

provided. For more information, please phone Lismore Library on 02 6621 2464.

SOCIAL CLUB: Friday 9 June, 10am – 12pm

Join this fun group on every Friday morning at 10am. This Friday join the group to complete the giant crossword. Refreshments provided; good times guaranteed!

For more information, please phone Lismore Library on 02 6621 2464.

LISMORE MEN & COMMUNITY

SHED

President: Don Abrahams

0437576837 Vice President: Bob Greig 0404860504

Opening Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 9.00am – 3.00pm

We are a community based non-proft organisation. Everybody is welcome: men, women & people with a disability of all ages. We encourage social inclusion. Our aim is to promote the mental, physical & emotional well-being of people in our community.

Shed Activities

Members work on their own projects, Mentoring is available, General woodworking, Welding & light engineering, Repair & restoration of items for the public Constructing projects, of items for the publ ic Constructing projects for preschools, hospitals & other organisations Assembling fatpack, Minor maintenance work for the elderly & disabled, working with the disabled, talking with other members or simply having company.

Memberships: $40-year

Attendance Fee: $3 tea/coffee

Location: 15 Industry Drive East Lismore

LISMORE ORCHID SOCIETY INC.

Lismore Orchid Society now meets 3rd Wednesday each month, 1:30pm to 4:00pm at Goonellabah Community Centre in the Goonellabah Public Library, 27 Oliver Ave Goonellabah. Ph: Bev on 0400326289

LISMORE PARKINSONS NSW SUPPORT GROUP

“Parkinsons NSW Lismore Regional Support Group. We meet every third Friday of the month. Next group Meeting is Friday, 16th of June Commences at 10am to 12pm at the South Lismore Bowls Club, 25 Wilson Street South Lismore. New members welcomed. Snacks & cold drinks available. Tea and Coffee with a Gold Coin Donation.

Social Networking Coffee and Tea meeting also, Spouse/Careers Group. Any inquiries contact Marie 0448871290

LISMORE SENIOR CITIZENS

Meet at the Goonellabah Community Centre every second Thursday starting at 9am where we have morning tea followed by games bingo how etc we play cards Monday and Friday and play bowls Tuesdays and craft every second Tuesday afternoons come and join our friendly group you will be very welcome.

LISMORE SPINNERS & WEAVERS

Please join us…... Weaving, Spinning, Felting, Dyeing, Knitting, Crochet, Workshops, Chat…. Sharing Craft & Ideas. From 10am, on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Fridays of each month. (Formal business meeting is 10.30-11.30 every 1st Friday) McLeans Ridges Hall Cnr Cowlong and McLeans

Ridges Rds. (off Bruxner Hwy)

Morning Tea provided. Bring your lunch (and a mug)

Contac: Kim- 0423935060

Linda- 0419489987

LISMORE TARGET RIFLE CLUB for .22 calibre rifes, meets Wed nights from 6.30pm & the 1st & 3rd Sat of each month from 1.00 pm. Air rife shooting for .22 & 177 air rifes will also be available at the Saturday shoots. For more information, please phone Derek on 66282082 (ah).

CO-DEPENDANTS

ANONYMOUS (CoDA)

Co-Dependants Anonymous is a Twelve Step Fellowship of people whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. The only requirement for membership is a desire for healthy relationships. The CoDA meeting in the Lismore area meets on Mondays from 6.30pm to 7.30pm at Riverland’s Drug and Alcohol Centre. 75 Hunter Street, Lismore. For further information call 0456178826 or 0408336143

EAST LISMORE BOWLING

CLUB Community Bingo Tuesday night 7.30pm start. 20 games of bingo + progressive jackpot Neilson Street East Lismore. Everyone

Welcome

EAST LISMORE SOCIAL

TENNIS

Social Tennis is played at East Lismore Tennis Club, Cnr Neilson St & Oakley Avenue every Tuesday from 8am. We invite social players of all abilities to join us, we are a mixed group who enjoy a morning’s tennis without the commitment of competition. Ph: Fay Ross 0412910487. Everyone welcome.

MAINLY MUSIC

Fun, interactive, music sessions for young children [birth to school age] and their parents/caregivers in a relaxed setting on Tuesdays starting at 9:30am during School Terms. Children will be introduced to music, creativity and more. They will develop gross motor skills, as well as socialise with others in a loving, shared family environment. Morning tea with snacks included. Mainly Music at Lismore Anglican Parish Centre, 10 Zadoc Street, LISMORE. T: 0266213200

NR U3A LISMORE INC. (UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE)

Have you retired or just about to, from the workforce?

Are you looking to exercise your mind and body and keep both well oiled?

Well, Lismore U3A [university of the third age} could be just the place for you. This worldwide organisation has been running in Lismore for the past 30 years and thousands of local people have benefted from its programmes. It’s a great place to meet like-minded people and make new friends. The last three years have been diffcult for us as they have for everyone, and we are on a recruitment drive to meet and greet you! We start 2023 with a choice of at least 30 classes, which include, Languages, Photography, Science, History, Qigong, Genealogy, and many others. We also have a social calendar each term.

U3A is entirely run by volunteers, with the committee and tutors coming from our membership. The joining fee Is $50 for 1 year and entitles you to attend any course you choose throughout the year; you can go every day if you wish. Why not peruse our site to see if there is a course that would be of interest to you. There is an online enrolment form that you can complete and any queries you have can be directed to our secretary, Pat, McLaren- Smith Ph. 6622 7408

PROBUS CLUB OF LISMORE HEIGHTS

Our mixed group meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at the Lismore Heights Bowling Club in High St. Our brief meeting is followed by morning tea and a guest speaker. Senior’s lunch for $15 at noon is optional. Guests and visitors are welcome. Ring/text Pam on 0418766247 for details of our other monthly social gatherings and outings.

ROTARY CLUB OF LISMORE NETWORKING

Want to be part of an innovative, interesting, and inclusive networking group who meet fortnightly to share ideas, meet other professionals and work together to make a difference in your community? Then Rotary Club of Lismore Networking could be the answer for you! Meets on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month at 5.30pm at The Civic Hotel (210 Molesworth Street Lismore). Ph: Rita on 0413300578 or Gae 0412742095.

ROTARY CLUB OF LISMORE WEST INC

East Lismore Bowling Club each Thursday at 6pm. New members would be made most welcome. Further information available on 0428151934.

ROTARY CLUB OF SUMMERLAND SUNRISE

Interested in contributing to community? Local and international?

The Rotary Club of Summerland Sunrise meets every Friday at 7.05am for Breakfast at Options Cafe, Main St. Alstonville until further notice. Join us at Options please. Ph: 0435 990 919

SUMMERLAND AMATEUR RADIO CLUB

Meetings of the club are normally held on the second Sunday of each month at the clubrooms: 412 Richmond Hill Road, Richmond Hill at 1pm. Visitors are welcome. The clubrooms are usually open on Sunday afternoons from about 1pm onwards. We are primarily amateur radio enthusiasts and welcome persons interested in radio, electronics, astronomy and similar subjects.

SUMMERLAND BONSAI SOCIETY INC.

Come and learn an addictive hobby with us.

We provide personal support from experienced teachers as well as demonstrations and Bonsai information.

Club days are held on the second Saturday of every month at 1pm in the Arts Pavillion at Lismore Showgrounds. Be inspired about the art of creating little trees. Ph: 0438103601

ZEN AND INSIGHT MEDITATION – LISMORE HEIGHTS INSIGHT (VIPASSANA)

MEDITATION and practice:

This mindfulness-based meditation group sits on Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30pm. The evening includes meditation instructions, sitting and walking meditation, Dharma talks and discussion.

For further details, please contact Rosie - 0402 682 925

ZEN MEDITATION and practice

The Zen meditation group sits on Mondays from 6:30pm-8:15pm. The evening includes instructions, sitting meditation, Dharma talks and individual interviews with the teacher.

For further details, please phone: 0427778837 Beginners and experienced meditations are warmly welcomed at both groups.

MACLEAN

MACLEAN VIEW CLUB

Monthly meetings the 3rd Thursdays of each month at 11am. Contact Ruth Toyer on 0409844212 by Mondays, no later than 7pm. Numbers are required for catering purposes.

MURWILLUMBAH

COMMUNITY PRINTMAKERS MURWILLUMBAH

Fine art printmakers. Meet at studio space 224 Stokers Rd, Stokers Siding. Prints, gallery, workshops and more! Ph: Peter 0498399640 or Sue 0408493253.

MURWILLUMBAH

COMMUNITY GARDEN

Members and visitors are invited to join the group for activities and gardening tips most Sundays. Time 3-5pm, street parking, BYO, covered footwear, comfy clothing, hat, and water. Children ok with strict supervision. Covid plan operating. Ph: Bob Johnson (02)66225792.

POTTSVILLE

POTTSVILLE FUN CROQUET CLUB

Meets at Black Rocks Sports Fields on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8.30am. New members are welcome to come and join us for a hit and a bit of fun. For any further enquires please call Jean on 0431606375.

POTTSVILLE LADIES LIFEBALL

Every Thursday morning 9.30am to 11.30am. Pottsville Community Hall, $5 per session includes morning tea. No joining fees. Ph: Jan 0431909760.

TWEED HEADS

Poets and writers on the Tweed meet every Tuesday at the South Tweed Sports Club 1.30-3.30pm. Beginners welcome. Phone 0755248035.

TWEED HEADS PROBUS CLUB

Probus Club, Coolangatta/Tweed Heads. Be at Club Tweed at 1000am on the frst Wednesday of the Month. Visitors and new members are very welcome.

RICHMOND-TWEED FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY INC

The Society holds its monthly general meeting on the frst Saturday of every month at Players Theatre, 24 Swift Street, Ballina, from 2pm-4pm and at each meeting we have a presentation of a topic at that meeting we hope you will continue to support us announcing this through your relevant media outlet, I have listed some upcoming meetings:

Saturday 3 June Meeting: First Clue that Sparked a Line of Enquiry. Co-ordinated by Robyn Hilan.

Saturday 1 July Meeting: A

Photograph That Tells a Story. Co-ordinated by Jackie Chalmers. Saturday 5 August Meeting: AGM plus talks on The Black Sheep in the Family co-ordinated by Joy Conlon

TWEED PATCHWORK GROUP

Meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at South Tweed Community Center from 9-1pm at 18 Heffron Street Tweed Heads south all beginners welcome phone Moira on 0418686643. A friendly group of people with common interest in seeing, quilting and related craft.

YAMBA

YAMBA DAY VIEW CLUB

Yamba Day View Club’s monthly luncheons are held at Yamba Bowling Club on 3rd Monday of month, starting 10am for 10.30am. Acceptance and apologies to President Lyn 66463164 by Friday prior to luncheon for catering purposes. We hold a monthly social outing either for lunch or morning tea and visitors are always welcome.

YAMBA LIONS CLUB

Yamba Lions Club’s meetings are held 2nd & 4th Thursdays of month at Yamba Bowling Club, commencing at 7pm for 7.30pm. For further information, please contact the Secretary Peter 0417546097. Social outings also held at various time and visitors and new members’ welcome.

ALL NORTHERN RIVERS

NRCF WOMEN’S GIVING CIRCLE

The Northern Rivers Community Foundation (NRFC) is inviting Northern Rivers women to play an active role in empowering vulnerable women and girls in our region. The newly formed NRFC’s Women’s Giving Circle brings Northern Rivers women together to achieve equality and human rights for women and girls in our region and enable them to realise their full potential. Ph: 0499862886

The NORTHERN RIVERS HASH HOUSE HARRIERS is a non-proft community group that is part of a worldwide organisation. The Hash House Harriers meet every Monday at 6pm for a run/walk from various locations around Lismore, Alstonville and Ballina. The run/ walk lasts for approximately an hour, followed by friendship, banter and grub. We are very friendly and welcome new members.

NORTHERN RIVERS PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP

Covering Wollongbar to Ocean Shores.

Meets 2nd Friday of each month at Summerland Farm, Wardell Road, Alstonville. A general catch up & chat with the opportunity to join in a casual Q&A session with Rebecca, our Parkinson’s nurse. She will be there to answer any questions that you may have about anything to do with living with Parkinson’s or supporting or caring for a loved one. Maybe you want to know about symptoms, medication, treatments or services etc.

Rebecca is there to support us and help you manage your disease so that you live your best life. All those living with Parkinson’s Disease or those supporting them are most welcome.

Please RSVP Cheryl 0428286753.

Warnings

See www.bom.gov.au/australia/warnings

Northern Rivers District:

Sunny. Light winds.

Thursday. Mostly sunny. Light winds.

Northern Tablelands District:

Partly cloudy. Patches of morning frost. Light winds becoming westerly 15 to 20 km/h during the day. Thursday. Mostly sunny. The chance of morning fog on and west of the ranges. Winds west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light during the afternoon.

New South Wales:

A few showers about the southern half of the ranges and adjacent western slopes. Dry and mostly sunny in the northeast, mostly cloudy elsewhere. Areas of morning frost possible about the ranges and northern slopes. Daytime temperatures near or slightly average. West to northwesterly winds, freshening about the southern ranges. Thursday. A few showers about the southern ranges and adjacent slopes, possibly extending to parts of the southeast. Dry and mostly sunny elsewhere. Morning frost about the northern ranges. Daytime temperatures a little above average. West to northwesterly winds tending south to southeasterly along the coast later in the day.

Byron Coast:

Winds: North to northwesterly about 10 knots increasing to 10 to 15 knots during the morning. Seas: Below 1 metre. Swell: Southerly around 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore. Weather: Sunny.

Coffs Coast:

Winds: North to northwesterly about 10 knots increasing to 10 to 15 knots during the morning. Seas: Below 1 metre. Swell: Southerly around 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore. Weather: Sunny.

Gold Coast Waters:

Winds: East to southeasterly about 10 knots. Seas: Below 1 metre. Swell: Southerly below 1 metre. Weather: Mostly sunny.

CHERRY STREET CROQUET CLUB

SPORTS RESULTS

RICOCHET CROQUET :

D.Scott N.Poynting 18 d

G.Drew R.Chapman 10

N.Barnes C.Edlund 10 d

P.Bolte M.Russell 10

R.Poynting C.Lane 12 d

R.Allen J.Doust 6

P.Scott C.Woodlands 11 d

B.Wellings J.Hannigan 9

ASSOCIATION CROQUET :

G.Drew C.Woodlands 13 d

L.Hardy B.Hardy 10

Pennants : Byron Bay 5 d Ballina 1

Final Results : Ballina 1st , Byron Bay 2nd , Cherry Street 3rd, Casino 4th, Alstonville 4th.

R.Hughes & J.Wilson 3, M.Sawers & B.Bowen 4, P.Waters & B.McAlister 5.

Gateball Croquet players at Ballina.

Next Gateball Day 22nd June 9am. All welcome.

CASINO SOCIAL GOLF RESULTS 28-05-2023

The I should have day was won by Matthew Gooding with a net score of 24 from Fred Bruni with 27.The putting trophy went to G.Shephard with 14 putts and M.Gooding won the players draw.Nearest to pins:8th & 9th, G.Randall. 10th & 18th, M.Gooding. 12th & 16th, T.Jenkins.13th, B.Yates. 14th, G.Skennar. 15th, J.Rankin. Next Sunday’s event sponsored by Newstead Automotive Services Casino will be a single stroke on the top 11 holes for the monthly medal and visitors are welcome to play with hit off from 6-30am till 7-30am

CASINO WOMENS BOWLS RESULTS

QLD Mixed Open

Golf Croquet Doubles

Championships :

A.Matthews & F.Wright 1, B.Martin & J.Molyneux

2, G.Hull & A.Rawding

3, G.Spencer & S.Bates 4,

R.Newsham & G.MClean

5, M.McMahon & C.D.Vene 6, D.Simmons & W.Borkhardt 7, B.Turner & T.Gray 8.

NSW Ricochet Open Doubles Championships : C.Paterson & C.Williams 1, D.Cornish & W.Worrall 2,

Winners: C. Doyle, J. Cooke & M. Richards

The Casino RSM Womens Bowling Club held their beef week event on Wednesday 24/5, we had 30 bowlers & a good day was had by all. We had a game of bowls followed by a lovely lunch & presentations. The winners for the day were: C. Doyle, J. Cooke & M. Richards Runners up were: T.

Maxwell, D. Grice & E. Schumaker.

On Wednesday 31/5 we will continue on with rounds for the Minor Consistency club championship. (51cm)

Casino Womens Bowls Results

Winners: C. Doyle, J. Cooke & M. Richards

The Casino RSM Womens Bowling Club held their beef week event on Wednesday 24/5, we had 30 bowlers & a good day was had by all.

We had a game of bowls followed by a lovely lunch & presentations.

The winners for the day were: C. Doyle, J. Cooke & M. Richards Runners up were: T. Maxwell, D. Grice & E. Schumaker.

2nd - Bernie Macdonald (37)

Gross - Joe McWilliam (35)

Div 2

1st - Stephen Payne (35)cb

2nd - Garry Coughlin (34)

Gross - Jeff Larkin (19)

Ball run-down: 32 c/b.

NTP’s:

2nd - Stephen Payne (170cm)

11th Peter Fiore (158cm)

16th - Ed Bennett (110cm)

Saturday 27th May - Single Stableford - Shootout Round

Div 1

1st - Chris Barbary (39cb)

2nd - Guy Bezrouchko (39cb)

3rd - Sam Stefanaras (39cb)

Div 2

1st - Darryl Riley (39)

2nd- Glyn Harding (38cb)

3rd - Mark Hilder (38cb)

Div 3

1st - Glen Moller (40cb)

2nd - Ryan Hewett (40cb)

3rd - Terry Crandell (38)

Ball run-down 35

NTP’s:

2nd - Darryl Riley(123cm)

5th - John Kay (192 cm)

8th - Grant Hunter (262)

As mentioned at Saturday’s presentation there is lot of divots on the course that have not been flled in. Coming into winter, growth is slowing up and it takes longer for the grass to regrow. If the members can make a concerted effort to fll their own divots and any in close proximity they see. There is plenty of sand available to fll the sand buckets.

BALLINA MAHJONG

26TH MAY 2023

Sally Lowry 1. Joy Lowien

2. Lorna Simpson 3. Susan

Scott 4. Gail McDonagh 5. Ronda Taylor6. Vanessa Reynolds 7. Jane Rhodes

8. Lisa Wong 9. Jane Small

10. Janene Jarvis 11. Pam

Farrell 12. Deborah Green

13. Pauline Kearney 14.

Diana Auret 15. Pauline

Bolte 16. Wendy Thornton

17. Linda Lovett 18. Jan Henley 19. June Greenaway

20. Coral Lavelle, Valda McLerie 21.

Ann Hewitt 23. Val Heinritz

24. Kathy Pickles 25. Jan

Boardman 26. Barbara

Ellan 27. Shirley Atkinson fathead.

28. Jenny Lang 29.

2nd place, in the seniors competition, went to her boating partner Terry Daly also with 10 luderick. 3rd place, in the seniors competition, went to Denis Wynn with 3 bream and 4 fathead.

In the junior competition Olivia Davidson weighed in 1 Flathead. Unfortunately for her no other junior nominated. Our next outing will be held on 24th June, in conjunction with our Annual Presentation at our Yamba Clubhouse.

Evans Head Womens Bowls

Major Pairs Club Championship Final was played on 24-05-23. Lyn Vidler & Beverley Montague defeated Pam Freeman & Kim Keevers. Congratulations to Winners & Runners/up & all the Teams that participated in the Championship. Well done!

Evans Head Womens Bowls

On Wednesday 31/5 we will continue on with rounds for the Minor Consistency club championship.

Golf Results For Last Week

Thursday 25th May: Single Stableford

Div 1

1st - Paddy Molloy (37)

11th - Sam Stefanaras (244cm)

13th - Peter Warren (122cm)

16th - Sam Stefanaras (51cm)

THIS WEEK’S EVENTS

Thursday: 1st June-2023Single Stableford

Saturday: 3rd June 2023

Oaten’s Monthly Medal Stroke Event.

GRAFTON DISTRICT ANGLERS CLUB MAY OUTING RESULTS

Grafton District Anglers Club held their May Rock, Beach and Estuary outing on 20/21 May 2023

There were 19 nominations with 12 anglers weighing in fsh.

1stplace, in the seniors competition, went to Krystal Pfeiffer with a catch of 10 large luderick and 1

Ladies Social Day 24-0523 - 3 Bowl Triples - Win & Ends - Winners - B. Hancock, B. Cameron, S. Downs/I. Bale. Runners/ up - J. Beckett, L. Stratton,