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MCLEANS RIDGES CRAFT GROUP meet at the McLeans Ridges Hall, Cowlong Road, McLeans Ridges on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 9.30am to 3.30pm. Scrapbooking, card making, paper craft, knitting whatever takes your fancy. Come along for an enjoyable day. Bring your own morning tea and lunch. Coffee, tea, milk provided. A small fee to cover hall hire. Ph 0401 047 513.
SQUARE DANCING Summerland Larrikins Squares Alstonville, Fridays 7.30pm9.30pm at Uniting Church Hall, 59 Main Street, Alstonville. Contact 0407663017 for further information. New dancers welcome.
BALLINA
THE BALLINA COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB’s “LIVE COUNTRY MUSIC DAYS” are scheduled for the frst Sunday of the Month. Our next “LIVE MUSIC DAY” is SUNDAY 4th SEPTEMBER, 2022 at THE BALLINA RSL CLUB, Grant Street BALLINA. The music gets underway at 10.45am and those “WALK UP-ARTISTS” will be there, yes the artists who have entertained in the past and really get the “DANCING” going, so it’s gonna be Country Music. The ever popular “Members Showcase” and this month we welcome “John (Jeb) Bennett” Backing band for the day will be the ever popular “ANN, BILL & the 2J’s” so its jeans time, rustic shirts and boots and lets start “Country Mucican” ‘Our Club’ would appreciate it if you could include details of our day in your “public announcements and/or GIG Guides”.
The Auxiliary had an excellent result from the Cake and Craft stall today held on River Street, Ballina. We raised $1759.95 and the Fruit and Veg raffe was won by Matt on ticket number 05871. We wish to thank the Ballina Shire Community for their continued support. The executive also wish to thank our members for their contributions of cakes, preserves and crafts, and to the workers on the day.
BALLINA ARTS & CRAFTS CENTRE INC. (BACCI) We are a diverse group of Artists and Crafters that participate in wonderful group exhibitions. Meetings are usually on the 1st Monday of every month at the Cherry Street Sports Club. Social gathering at 5, for a 5.30 start. New members are always welcome. For more information - info@bacci.com.au or phone Deb on 0432105540
BALLINA BRIDGE CLUB “Social play every Monday 9-11.30am”. Sessions for all levels of players on Mon, Wed, Sat from 1pm to about 5pm. Be seated at 12:45. Restricted session (under 300 Masterpoints) Thu 1pm – about 5pm. Friday mornings – Help with Play – open to anyone who would like some help with their game from teachers on duty. 9am to about 11:15pm. Sessions are $5 for members and $7 for visitors. Everyone entering the club must be fully vaccinated. 13 North Ck Rd, Ballina Please call Judy Forsyth (president) on 0407664337. www.ballinabridge.org.au
BALLINA CWA Ballina CWA Handicraft and Friendship mornings have recommenced Wednesdays from 9am in our rooms on River Street, wearing a face mask is mandatory. Please ring our Handicraft offcer Barb 0428116668 for more information. Mahjong is continuing to be played from 12.15pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays, for more information please ring David 0435323079. This year CWA of NSW is 100 years old. This tea towel, being held by Ballina member Robyn Stewart, historically depicts branches in our Far North Coast area since 1922 and is being sold as a fund raiser for our Branches and Group. They are $15 each and can be purchased in our CWA rooms on a Wednesday morning or by ringing Barb.
BALLINA EVENING VIEW CLUB Meets on the second Wednesday of each month at the Ballina RSL Club at 6.30 for dinner at 7pm - Guests are always welcome. Our members support the education of disadvantaged children in Australia by fundraising activities and social events in our local community for The Smith Family - by sponsoring 5 Learning for Life students. Contact President Julie Stephan 0434988770.
BALLINA SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB Has activities every day for Senior Citizens. Monday – Line Dancing 9:30am, Art 1 pm. Tuesday - Line Dancing 9:30am. Wednesday - Tai Chi 8:30am, Bridge 1pm, Ballroom Dancing 6:45pm. Thursday - Yoga 7:30am 4. Line Dancing 9:30am, Indoor Bowls 1pm. Friday – Nothing as yet. Saturday - Bridge 1pm. AGM for Ballina senior Citizens to Friday April 22nd 1:30pm. Contact Bonnie 0414927361
FREE COMMUNITY BRUNCH BALLINA We are now pleased that our hot brunch centre can be held twice a month, the 1st and third Saturday. Everyone is welcome, so come and enjoy a free sausage sizzle, hot dogs, tea, coffee or juice or just come for a chat. This is held at the Ballina Presbyterian Church hall, on the corner of Cherry and Crane St 10am to 12pm for more information call Chris on 0411510430
BALLINA TOY LIBRARY Welcomes families from Ballina Shire. 9 Regatta Avenue, Balllina. Open Saturdays 10am – 1pm. Ph. 0411 719 074 for enquiries
TAI CHI FOR HEALTH TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS and FALLS PREVENTION Come and learn the gentle art of Tai Chi through an easyto-follow step by step process taught by an accredited and registered Tai Chi Instructor. If you would like to improve your balance, fexibility and muscle strength then come and join me each Thursday morning from 9:00am – 10:00am for a six-week course. Start: 15 September 2022 Time: 9:00am – 10:00am Venue: North Lakes Community Hall, 1 Mulloway Place, Ballina Cost: $10.00 per class. Everyone is welcome. If you need more information, contact Sandra 0437224809
IN FOCUS TOASTMASTERS CLUB How about trying something different? If you would like to improve your communication and leadership skills or simply make new friends and have fun, you are warmly invited to attend the In Focus Toastmasters Club. We meet the 3rd Wednesday evening of each month. You may attend either from the comfort of your own home via zoom or join us in person at the Cherry Street Sports Club, Ballina. For more, contact our President via email at: president-3209990@ toastmastersclubs.org or our PR offcer at: vppr-3209990@ toastmastersclubs.org
NORTHERN RIVERS NAVAL & MARINERS ASSOCIATION This association was formed to attract veterans for companionship, wellbeing and to supply advocacy to veterans. We hold an informal gathering every Friday, 2.30pm at Ballina Angling Club (families are welcome). Contact Allan Watt for more information on 0402 749 582 or email jakknco@ bigpond.net.au
PROBUS CLUB OF BALLINA WATERS The Probus Club of Ballina Waters will hold its next monthly meeting on Wednesday 17th August at the Cherry Street Sports Club commencing at 10.00 a.m. The guest speaker will be Lloyd Morris, a presenter at radio Paradise FM, who will talk about some of his experiences. Other activities this month include a luncheon on Friday 26th August, joining U3A for a bus trip on Thursday 18th, and joining Lennox Head Probus for a “Back to the Tivoli” concert on Tuesday 23rd. This club is a mixed club and both men and women are invited to join us for a range of interesting social functions. Further information is available from the President Brian on 0432277170.
BRUNSWICK
BRUNSWICK VALLEY VIEW CLUB VIEW stands for Voice, Interests and Education of Women. Interested ladies are welcome to attend as a guest. For information call president Margaret Alderton on 0429 966 894 or visit view.org.au, call 1800 805 366 or email view@ thesmithfamily.com.au.
CASINO
ART at the CASSINO GALLERY. The Casino Art Group meets here every Saturday 10am - 3pm. The Gallery is also open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 10am to 3pm. Interested in promoting YOUR medium? Come to the gallery for information. Cassinoartgallery@ gmail.com
CASINO & BONALBO UPPER CLARENCE LIONS CLUBS Casino Lions club now meets each 4th Wed at the RSM. HISTORY GROUP Advise we have a new phone number which is 66641118 and email casinofhg@gmail.com
CASINO CHARITY CASH BINGO We welcome newcomers and supporters – come along and join our fun evening. We are upstairs at the Casino RSM Club each Thursday with ‘eyes down ‘at 7pm. We now have ‘PlayMates’ (electronic tablets) and if you play a Play-Mate during July we are giving you one free book. BUT if you prefer to play books, we still sell paper games. Looking forward to seeing new people!! Any questions don’t hesitate to call Jan on 0414625680.
CASINO COMMUNITY MEN’S SHED Mon, Tues, Wed, attendance limited to 50 members, 8am1.30pm. Contact 66626423 DH or casmenshed@live.com.au
CASINO CROQUET CLUB Casino Croquet Club is back playing. New players (male or female) are welcome to come for a trial. Coaching and mallets are available. Playing times are June, July and August - arrive 12md to commence play at 12.30pm. Remainder of the year - arrive 8am to commence play 8.30am to 9am.
CASINO HOSPITAL AUXILIARY needs volunteers to work in the hospital kiosk. Roster days are negotiable and can be discussed with the Kiosk Supervisor by contacting Barbara on 0439607788 or phoning the hospital kiosk during the day on 66600539.
CASINO LADIES AND FRIEND CRAFT GROUP Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month. Bring your own morning tea. Names to be in by lunch time Monday. Phone Vivian on 66621838 or Jan on 66626424.
CASINO MEALS ON WHEELS WEEK 3
MONDAY V.Gray & N.Nowlan J.Lindsay
TUESDAY
D.Coleman M. Newstead
WEDNESDAY J.&J. Boyd N.& K.Ryan
THURSDAY B. Bennett
FRIDAY J.Cornell H.Elford & own help
CASINO MINI RAIL Every Sunday 10am to 4pm. Weather permitting. West Street Casino. Phone 0472638044.
CASINO MIXED PROBUS CLUB Meeting 4th Thursday of the month. For more information call the secretary on 0419886119. New Members most welcome. Call Fran on 0419 886 119 for more information. welcome. Free transport is available. Phone Denise on: 0448 014 682 Email: deniseg.vip@outlook. com
CASINO SENIOR CITIZENS All welcome, our activities currently held at Casino RSM, Wednesday Hoy at 1pm. Contact Jan 0414625680
CASINO VIEW CLUB Monthly luncheon meeting at Casino RSM Club at 11am, second Thurs of every month. Contact Jan on 0418 715 374.
LINE DANCING CLASSES Beginners are welcome – Casino, every week Weds 5pm. All interested phone Lorraine 0418264489.
LION’S CLUB CASINO Lion’s Club meeting is held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month at Casino RSM Club from 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start.
LISMORE CASINO NAVAL ASSOCIATION Meets bi-monthly at Casino RSM, new members welcome. For more information phone Chris 66293269 or Jim 0427400625.
THE CASINO & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM Sun, Mon, Wed and Fri 10am to 2pm. Email casinohistorymuseum@outlook. com for further information. Check us out on Facebook.
THE CASINO HIGH SCHOOL class of 1967 to 1972 is holding a 50 Year reunion on 15 October 2022 at 6pm at the Casino RSM Club. If you started in 1967 or joined us anytime in between, come and join us. It will be a 2-course meal, plus tea or coffee for approximately $32. We are arranging a ticketing system for you to pay in advance. Further details will be provided as soon as we settle things with the Club. If you would like to receive further information or attend, please email Cherryl Mison (nee Macqueen) at m.c.mison@ bigpond.com or call Cherryl on 0490 149 905 or Jann Rowe on 0429 235 866.
THE PLATYPUS RSL DAY CLUB operates every Tuesday at the Community Centre from 10am to 2pm. The day consists of gentle exercises, mental stimulation, games and entertainment. Members are asked to pay $7 for their morning tea and lunch. Transport can be provided within the town limits. If you are feeling socially isolated or just need a day out please contact Robyn on 66623871. New members are welcome.
The Casino CWA would like to invite everyone to our monthly meeting held the 3rd Thursday of the month. Next meeting is at the Casino Community Centre 9.00am Thursday 15th September. There will be a “How to make a Fascinator” demonstration. September’s Land Cookery Bake is a chocolate Cake (recipe of your choice). Anyone can entry. Father’s Day raffe tickets selling this month. Everyone is welcome. Enquires Jan Corocher 66626424, Margert Good 66621746
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EVANS HEAD CWA BRANCH meets every third Tuesday for lunch at noon. New members welcome. More info Roz 0427825560
EVANS RIVER RSL DAY CLUB The Evans River RSL Day Club meets each Monday in the Remembrance Room at Club Evans RSL Evans Head from 10am until 2pm Cost $10 includes Morning Tea and Lunch. We have several vacancies for volunteers and members, anyone who is feeling in need of some company are welcome to attend. Come along and join in the fun. Contact Merilyn on 0401493316 for more details.
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LISMORE HOME GARDEN CLUB will be meeting Thursday 11th August 1pm Goonellabah Soccer Club Reserve Street Goonellabah. Speaker from NE Waste Org. Special for August Fruit or Vegie. Members attending Lismore Garden Club Celebration Day Sat 3rd Sept $25. Fee due at meeting. Info contact Sec Dawn 0448294496 or dcoles39@outlook.com.
NORTHERN RIVERS EVENING PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Men previously and newly diagnosed with prostate cancer are urged to join with the group to experience the personal cancer stories told which give a great opportunity for all to share, learn and beneft from each other - Partners and Carers are also most welcome to attend as family are very much involved with the process and treatment of those with this diagnosis –Guest Speakers – Topic Recent Flooding – Rotary Club of Lismore Representative – Community aid - Group Member – Personal impact Enquiries phone Bob Johnson (02) 6622 5792 -
TABLE TENNIS AT GOONELLABAH Tuesday and Thursday mornings social playing: 9am-12noon; Monday and Wednesday nights social playing: 7-9pm; Training Monday mornings: 9am-12noon; Junior coaching after school Wednesday 3.30pm-4.45pm, $6 a session. Everybody is welcome – all levels. Phone centre on 66251602. Mon-Thurs 9.00am-1.00pm or visit website www.fnctabletennis.com.au
THE PROBUS CLUB of Goonellabah meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at the Workers Sports Club in Oliver Ave. All welcome. Goonellabah Probus is solely a social club. We have a guest speaker each month and go for outings throughout the year. Meetings on Thursday commence at 10am and fnish at midday. For further information, please contact Gloria Francis on 02 6629 1442.
GRAFTON
Grafton and District Garden Club On Thurs 1st September we are going on a bus trip to Coffs Harbour Botanic Gardens and a stop at the revamped Coffs Harbour Nursery at Sapphire. Cost $40 includes morning tea. Non-members are welcome. TICKETS MUST BE BOOKED ON OR BEFORE THURS 25TH AUGUST SO WE KNOW IF WE HAVE ENOUGH PEOPLE. BYO picnic lunch.
ITINERARY 7.45am Pick up from Grafton Library 8am Pick up from South Grafton Post Offce Morning tea, included in price, on arrival at the gardens. Plenty of time to wander around, enjoy a guided walk, visit the new glasshouse and enjoy your picnic lunch. Please note you need to bring your own lunch. Then it’s on to Sapphire to get a good look at Coffs Harbour nursery, heaps of plants, pots and everything garden related. Please bring a box or tub if you think you might buy plants so they can be stored under the bus on the way home. Home approx. 4 to 4.30pm
Call Action Coaches to book on 6643 4354 Let them know if you will be hopping on at Grafton or South Grafton. Or call in and see them at 370 Fry St Grafton. Payment to be made to Action Coaches.
For more information send an email to graftondistrictgardenclub@ gmail.com or ring Jane on 0438 593032. Also fnd and follow us on Facebook.
GRAFTON SENIOR CITIZENS Recent August meeting, attendance 37, apologies 13. Guest speakers: Steven Timms & Adam Cameron, Clarence Valley Council Planning & Development, spoke on plans to upgrade main street, & other areas of CBD. Best wishes to sick members: Betty Parker; Yvonne Chard; Betty Doggett; Ivan Parker. Condolences: Fay Cannon & Val Collins, who both lost their husbands. New members: Welcome Janine Sparks Correspondence in & out: in, thank you cards; Westlawn Finance statement; Council advice of grant for rent; new laws for incorporation. Out, welcome letters; sympathy & get-well cards. Trips: Next trip, 8 Day QLD tour in August, fnal arrangements made. Day trip to Byron Bay, 14 October, including solar train ride, just on sale. Final bookings required by September meeting. Scams: E mails from Telstra requesting password & pin number are genuine, but only apply if paying accounts through Telstra App. Phone call from Do Not Call Register? then requesting bankcard expiry date is scam. Be alert. General Business: Father’s Day competition, drawn Sept meeting. Barbecue: Due to races, date changed to Monday, 26 September, with morning tea, activities, lunch, $10. Bookings now open. Competition winners: S. Garwood; D. Bailey; J. Cavanagh; B. Smith; S. Gibson; M. Townsend. Next meeting: Tues, 13 Sept, 10.30am, Racecourse. Enquiries: Sandra, 6642 7720, mobile 0417 464 946 GRAFTON VIEW CLUB Grafton VIEW Club meets on the 4th Tuesday each month at Grafton District Services Club, Mary Street, commencing at 10.30am. Please come along, enjoy yourself with a tasty meal, a motivated guest speaker & ultimately disadvantaged children will be helped. Please phone Vorna at 66424719 for catering purposes no later than the Friday before the meeting. As well, a social outing is held each month. You are warmly invited to come along to the next meeting to have some fun & help disadvantaged children. See you there!
GRAFTON’S MIGHTY CLARENCE TOASTMASTERS CLUB Perhaps it’s time to fnd out what it’s all about! If you would like to improve your communication and leadership skills. Make new friends and have fun, you are warmly invited to attend the Mighty Clarence Toastmasters Club. We meet on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday evening of each month. You may attend either from the comfort of your own home via zoom or join us in person at the Joan Muir Community Centre: 194 Turf Street, Grafton. For more information please contact: Vice President on email Jan Coleman janetlcoleman@ gmail.com or Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/ graftontoastmasters
ROYAL COLTS CRICKET CLUB REUNION Former Royal Colts cricketers and supporters will gather in Grafton for their 50th Year Reunion on 8/9 October weekend. In season 1972/73 these talented young teenagers from the four junior clubs in Grafton at the time- Norths, Souths, Easts and Westlawn initiated necessary change and opened a new pathway for junior cricketers to be able to enter 1st Grade. These 14,15 & 16 year-old players went about forming their own club, the Royal Colts so they could be given the opportunity to advance and develop their cricket skills at the highest level. Most of those junior players involved in in the formation of the Royal Colts CC will be in attendance at the weekend celebrations. Graeme Payne, now a well renowned Grafton artist and former Royal Colts, will register at the Crown Hotel at 11.30 am for the Welcome Lunch on Saturday 8th October followed by a visit to Ellem Oval Pavilion and barefoot bowls at Grafton Services Club in the afternoon. The dinner for Saturday night will be held at the same venue starting at 6.30 pm. The plan for Sunday 9th October is to open with a breakfast at Vines, 9 holes of golf at Grafton Golf Club and a farewell lunch. Interested past players, guests and cricket supporters are asked to contact Garry Ensbey (ph. 0403 033 227 or email gmensbey @ hotmail.com) of their intention to attend any of these activities, especially the dinner, by no later than 1st September, 2022.
HASTINGS POINT music styles – both unison and part singing We would love you to join us. New members needed. You will be made most welcome When: Tuesday Evenings from 7 pm – 8.30pm Where: Tricare Residential Village Community Room Tweed Coast Road, next to Shell Petrol Station. For more information, contact Jean Berry 0414 794 380
PROBUS CLUB OF HASTINGS POINT The Probus Club of Hastings Point Tweed Coast meets at 10am on 3rd Tuesday each month, in the residents’ lounge at Hastings Point Tricare. Retirees and seniors are welcome to join this happy social group. Phone the Probus president 0409872773 for additional information.
KINGSCLIFF
HOSPITAL AUXILIARY MEMBERSHIP DRIVE AT KINGSCLIFF The Tweed Hospital, it recognises that the new hospital will be located south of Tweed Heads and residents in those areas may be interested in volunteer work when the new hospital opens. The branch welcomes the opportunity to talk to those who are retired, unemployed or simply looking for a chance to give back to one of our most critical services – our hospital. There is a range of jobs that can be performed. The branch runs raffes, a gift shop, fashion parades, jumble sales and luncheons. People with cars are very important to the running of these operations to transport material to the various venues. The branch meetings are held monthly and the cost of membership is only $5 per year. There are some procedures that have to processed, such as police checks. Full vaccination is required for those volunteers who are working in the hospital. So the public in the Kingscliff area and surrounds are invited to talk to our volunteers about our UHA branch of The Tweed Hospital. For more information contact John on 0421 085 985.
KYOGLE
HAPPENINGS ON THE HILL 4th August 2022 St James Anglican Church Op Shop is an integral part of the shopping and social community in Kyogle. We have been proud to have been able to accommodate people with this special shop for our community. As our “Team” are becoming older and not as able to continue with the needs the Op Shop requires, we are asking for men and women who would like to volunteer and to join our “Team” at the Church Hall on Mondays and Tuesdays from approx. 8.30am to 1.30pm. Normally the clothes are brought up to the hall from the Op Shop to be sorted, washed, ironed, and prepared for sale, then taken back down to the shop. Our helpers, also care for the garden and outside upkeep of the Hall and Church grounds. We are a friendly group of people who also enjoy a lovely morning tea together and great fellowship, during our time at the hall. If you are interested in joining our “Team”, please contact: Charlie Lehman – Phone 0429 321 395, Margaret Armstrong 66 321 021 or M. 0487 330 284. KYOGLE & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY Invites you to the opening of our most recent exhibition ‘Glimpses of Early Settlement’ Kyogle Museum 19 Bloore Street, Kyogle. Phone: (02) 6632 3041 By email: khs.group1972@ gmail.com P.O. Box 605, Kyogle 2474
KYOGLE SUNSHINE CLUB Meets every Thursday at 9.30am. For more details contact 0499824274.
KYOGLE TIDY TOWNS FARMERS MARKET Held every Saturday morning in Stratheden Street from 8am -12. Come along grab some local fruit & veggies, experience all Kyogle has to offer. New Stall Holders welcome. Enquiries Anne 66321 851
LINE DANCING CLASSES Beginners are welcome – Kyogle every week Friday 5.30pm. All interested phone Lorraine 0418 264 489.
LION’S CLUB OF KYOGLE Meeting is held on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday each month at the Kyogle Lion’s shed from 6.30–7pm For more information contact Neville Moon on 66322233.
RICHMOND RIVER BEEF PRODUCER’S ASSOCIATION Meet on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at Kyogle Showgrounds in the luncheon room at 7pm. For more details Phone Jan on 0427293455.
LAWRENCE
LAWRENCE HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC The next major group visit will be 27th August when the Museum hosts the Grafton Historical Motorbike Club for the close of the Annual Rally.
LENNOX HEAD
LENNOX HEAD CWA Handy Craft Mornings on Mondays 9.30am-12noon in the community centre at Lennox Head. Call Jan on 66816150.
LENNOX HEAD DAY VIEW CLUB The Lennox Head Day VIEW Club meets on the frst Monday of each month at the Lennox Head Community Centre with the meeting starting at 11am and includes an interesting speaker and concludes with a light lunch. An informal Coffee and Chat meeting is held on the third Monday of the month. The Club sponsors three students through The Smith Family Learning for Life scholarship program that provides educational items for disadvantaged Australian children. New members and guests are most warmly welcomed, and enquiries may be made to Enid 047187511 or Dawn 0466717435.
LENNOX HEAD EVENING VIEW CLUB Meets on the second Tuesday of each month upstairs at the Lennox Hotel at 6.30pm for dinner at 7pm. Guests are welcome. “VIEW members support the education of disadvantaged Australian children by raising much needed funds for The Smith Family. Through fundraising
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activities and social events in local communities, members raise money that goes directly to The Smith Family’s learning and mentoring programs for disadvantaged students.” Lennox Head Evening VIEW Club currently sponsors two Learning for Life students. Contact Sue Brennan 0409728814.
LENNOX HEAD LIONS CLUB New members welcome to join our close-knit club where the emphasis is on community service in a fun environment. Meetings are on the frst and Third Wednesday of each month at Club Lennox starting at 6.30pm. Members do what they can, when they can to facilitate the needs of our club.
PROBUS CLUB OF LENNOX HEAD Meets 9.30 for 10 at Club Lennox, 10 Stewart Street, on the frst Thursday of each month. Visitors are welcome, also retired or semi-retired people wishing to join our non-service club to hear interesting guest speakers and to join in trips and outings are invited along. Phone Jan 66876859.
LISMORE
CWA LISMORE DAY BRANCH “STILL” WANT “YOU’’ in 2022. Our Branch Meetings are held on the frst Thursday of each month at 9:30am for a 10am start. We want “YOU” to join us for the chance to be involved with an amazing group of friendly, fun, interesting women of all ages. You will make new friends, and be involved with wonderful opportunities to contribute to worthwhile Community causes assisting Women and Children. PLEASE THINK ABOUT it and come along as a ‘GUEST’ to see what you think. You will experience for yourself the difference being a CWA Member will bring to yourself and your life. For MORE INFORMATION contact our President ALIISON KELLY on 0428 216 079. WE ALSO RUN A WEEKLY CRAFT MEETING each Friday at 41B WHYRALLAH ROAD East Lismore (just down from Wotherspoons) from 10am. This provides a great opportunity for you to learn new and wonderful Craft, and once again meet a group of new friends. Tea & Coffee are available for a very small donation. We always have nifty Craft projects underway and love helping anyone new to Craft learn, whilst creating beautiful items in great company. For MORE INFORMATION call HELEN DARGIN on 0438 828 619. WE SO MUCH LOOK FORWARD to welcoming you.
EAST LISMORE BOWLING CLUB Community Bingo Tuesday night 7.30pm start. 20 games of bingo + progressive jackpot Neilson Street East Lismore. Everyone Welcome
LISMORE BASE HOSPITAL AUXILIARY Lismore Base Hospital Auxiliary Shop is BACK in the newly renovated Foyer of the Hospital. We will be opening every Thursday to start with increasing days each month. Anyone wishing to join our Auxiliary please contact the Secretary Rhonda on 0427251600. We meet at the Goonellabah Workers Sports Club at 2pm on the second Thursday of each month. We welcome new Members.
LISMORE CITY CONCERT BAND Rehearsals are held during school terms on Mondays, 6.15-7.45pm at Southern Cross University. If you can play a concert band instrument: brass, woodwind, or percussion, please come and join us! All ages welcome. We have some instruments available for loan. For more information, tel: 0432 575 911/ visit: www. lismorecityconcertband.org.au, and our facebook and instagram pages.
LISMORE EMBROIDERERS GROUP Embroiderers Group. Meetings are 9.30am-2.30pm 1st and 3rd Wednesdays and 2nd Saturday of each month, at Crawford House, 10 Wardell Road, Alstonville. This is our new venue where we welcome embroiderers of all ability levels to meet, share and learn. For more information see our facebook page ‘Lismore Group – Embroiderers’ Guild NSW’, or simply turn up.
LISMORE HIGH SCHOOL CENTENARY LENS PUBLICATION Due to foods devastating Lismore, the Lismore High School Centenary Dinner and other proposed functions have been cancelled. However, the special publication of the Lismore High Centenary Lens publication is now available for purchase. For information, contact 0414 734 313.
LISMORE ORCHID SOCIETY INC. Lismore Orchid Society now meets 3rd Wednesday each month, 2 - 4pm at Richmond Tweed Regional Library, 6 Centenary Drive Goonellabah, (corner of Oliver Av and Centenary Dve).
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
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LISMORE TARGET RIFLE CLUB for .22 calibre rifes, meets Wed nights from 6.30 pm & 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).
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: 02 6621 3200 NR U3A LISMORE INC. (UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE) Retired? Make new friends, gain knowledge, laugh and learn, enjoy a richer retirement. U3A offers over 30 classes and activities each week. One yearly fee of $50 entitles you to attend all classes/activities of your choice. Interested? Check out our webpage http:// www.u3anriv.org.au for course list, times and venues or contact 66227408 Follow us on Facebook.
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 fortnightly on Wednesdays at 5.30pm. For more information contact Rita on 0413300578 or Gae 0412742095.
ROTARY CLUB OF LISMORE WEST INC Is in its 60th year and meets at the East Lismore Bowling Club each Thursday at 6pm. New members would be made most welcome. Further information available on 0428151934.
SPRUNG Sprung!! is a registered charity and a not-for-proft community organisation that offers Dance, Theatre & Movement workshops and training to people with disabilities. We are currently looking for volunteers to assist our organisation in a number of ways including supporting our Tutors and Disability Support Workers; transcribing; catering; professional skills; technical support and backstage support. Our workshops and performances run in Lismore, Mullumbimby, Tintenbar and Lennox Head expanding to Ballina and the Tweed. Any interested volunteers can reach us here and for general information please contact us on info@sprung.org.au
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. For more details about the club and its activities see the club’s website: https://sarc.org.au/ MACLEAN VIEW CLUB Monthly meetings again, after months of lock down. It will start as usual 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! E: cpmmurwillumbah@hotmail. com - T: Peter 0498399640 or Sue 0408493253. Find us on Facebook & Instagram.
MURWILLUMBAH COMMUNITY GARDEN Members and visitors are invited to join the group for activities and gardening tips most Sundays. Time 3-5pm (NSW time, street parking, BYO, covered footwear, comfy clothing, hat and water. Children ok with strict supervision. Covid plan operating. Enquires: phone Bob Johnson (02) 6622 5792.
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. We will have a new starting time at the end of daylight saving. We play at Black Rocks Sports Field. New members are welcome. For further enquires please ring 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. For enquiries please call Jan 0431909760.
TWEED HEADS
Poets and writers on the Tweed meet every Tuesday at the South Tweed Sports Club 1.303.30pm. Beginners welcome. Phone 07 5524 8035.
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.
WOLLONGBAR
WOLLONGBAR Wollongbar Probus Club is travelling by bus to Mullumbimby on 25th Aug. There are still some seats available. Pick up times are 9.15am at the Wollongbar shopping centre and 9.25 at Alstonville.
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
NORTHERN RIVERS BUSHWALKING CLUB Are you interested in exploring the beauty that our region contains. The Northern Rivers Bushwalking Club offers a variety of activities for people of all abilities and ages in bushwalking, cycling, kayaking, abseiling, qigong and social interaction. Visit our Facebook page or our website nrbc.org.au for more information.
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. Visit the Women’s Giving Circle nrcf. org.au/womens-giving-circle/ on the NRFC website for more information and to join the Women’s Giving Circle. murbahcommunitygardens@ gmail.com - follow us on Facebook #MurwillumbahCommunity Garden
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. For more details email: nrhhh@ freelists.org.
NORTHERN RIVERS PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP Covering Wollongbar to Ocean Shores. Meets 2nd Friday of each month at Summerland Farm, Wardell Road, Alstonville. 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.
