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28,29,30th October at Tintenbar Hall. This is a major milestone for the Society - our 50th consecutive annual exhibition! The exhibition showcases our members latest artworks and all are for sale. Refreshments are available onsite. Fri 1- 5pm Opening and Awards Ceremony 6 - 8pm, Sat 10 - 6pm, Sun 10 - 4pm The Society will be holding a special 50th Anniversary lunch and fun flled art quiz on 2nd December at Tintenbar Hall. We invite all members past and present, tutors and guests to join in the celebrations. For more information contact Cecily Barrack 0435835102
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 COUNTRY MUSIC CLUBThe 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 2nd OCTOBER, 2022 at THE BALLINA RSL CLUB, Grant Street BALLINA. The music gets underway at 10.45am and we welcome all LONG WEEKEND visitors to form part of “WALK UP-ARTIST” list. We expect some “DANCING” visitors, so it’s gonna be a great Country Music day. This month we welcome back to our stage, “Col Johnston and Lyn Golding” for a “SPECIAL GUEST ARTIST SHOWPIECE”. Col and Lyn were the founders of “Check 2 Country”, one of our great backing bands since we formed in 2007. Backing band for the day will be the ever popular “THE CLASSICS”, so its jeans time, rustic shirts and boots and lets start “Country Musican” ‘Our Club’ would appreciate it if you could include details of our day in your “public announcements and/or GIG Guides”. Thanking you advance, Keith Holmes, Secretary, 02 6686 7956. 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. Mah-jong 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 HOSPITAL AUXILIARY “ The ladies of the Ballina Hospital Auxiliary are having a Cake and Preserve Stall at Bunnings, Ballina on Saturday 1st October, commencing at 9am. There will also be a Craft Stall at the Plaza, Alstonville on Friday 7th October, from 9 till 2. Our Christmas Raffe will commence on 24th October for six weeks. Venues will be announced soon following confrmations. First prize $500, second prize $100. Just in time for Christmas”
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. 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, Ballina. Open Saturdays 10am – 1pm. Ph. 0411 719 074 for enquiries
BANORA GARDEN CLUB Banora Garden Club will hold its next meeting on Tuesday 4th October 2022. The club meets monthly on the frst Tuesday of the month except November when it meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Guest Speaker monthly Doors open 9.30 am, Meeting at 10 am. Venue: Club Banora - Twin Towns Services Club, Leisure Drive, Banora Point, NSW. Entry Fee: $5.00 includes morning tea/ coffee and refreshment. Available: Cuttings Table free, Raffes and Lucky door, social morning teas, bus trips, guest speakers. Prizes available for Benching - bring along your favourite plants or blossom, Floral Art and share with other members. 5 Sections of entry: Cut Flowers, plants for fowers or foliage, produce and foral display, be in it with a chance to win the benching prize. See Diary for more information. Judging by member’s popular vote. NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Looking forward to seeing you there. On behalf of the President Maria Harry. Enquiries contact Maria Harry, President 07 5524 8234 or Greg Morrison, 07 5524 5743 The Probus Club of Ballina Waters will hold other activities this month include a breakfast on Friday 30th September. 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.
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: vppr3209990@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
BRUNSWICK
BRUNSWICK VALLEY VIEW CLUB Bill Silvester is the guest speaker at the next luncheon of Brunswick Valley VIEW Club on October 13. He is the author of Down Under Byron. The venue is Ocean Shores Country Club. Please advise Wenda on 0449 563 580 or email wjhunt@yahoo.com if you are not attending. Casual members need to advise if they are attending, for catering purposes. VIEW stands for Voice, Interests and Education of Women. The club supports seven students in The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program. For more information on VIEW clubs, visit view.org.au or call 1800 805 366.
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.
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 ‘Play-Mates’ (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, 8am-1.30pm. Contact 66626423 DH or casmenshed@live. com.au 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 B & H.Elford
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. CASINO / RICHMOND VALLEY BLIND CITIZENS AUSTRALIA BRANCH New members are very 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. Line Dance Intermediate Classes only- Every Monday night
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.
Casino Lion’s Club Inc Cordially invite you and your partner to our 70th Anniversary Dinner to be held at the Casino RSM Club in Canterbury Street Casino. Wednesday 26th October 2022 @ 6.30pm for 7.00pm. $30 per person. Dress Smart Casual RSVP 3.10.2022. Secretary: Denise Green 0448014682 Email:deniseg.vip@outlook.com 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.
