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wineglasses and keyrings for sale, which would make ideal Christmas presents. The museum is at 10 Wardell Road Alstonville and is open Fridays 10am-4pm and Sundays 1pm-4pm or at other times by appointment for groups. Enquiries (02) 6628 1829, aphs2477@yahoo. com.au or www.aphsmuseum.org.au.
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.
DYRAABA HALL COMMITTEE BUS TRIP The Dyraaba Hall Committee will host a bus trip to Robina Shopping Centre on Saturday 19th November. Cost is $30 and includes morning tea. There will also be raffes. The bus will leave Dyraaba Hall @ 7am, Casino Post Offce @ 7:30am, can also pick in Lismore, Alstonville & Ballina. Bookings & Enquiries phone Veronica on 66671101. All proceeds after expenses will go towards the maintenance of the Hall.
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BALLINA ARTS & CRAFTS CENTRE INC. (BACCI) We are a diverse group of Artists and Crafters that participate in wonderful group exhibitions. Over 50 members are from all over the Northern Rivers. 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. Our next Exhibition is at the Ballina Masonic Centre, Cherry Street on 18-20 November, Friday 6-8 and Weekend 9-3. Some great Christmas gift ideas, amazing raffe prizes and a pop-up cafe. It is a fundraising event for Heart to Heart Australia. 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 are in full swing on Wednesdays from 9 until 12 in our rooms on River Street next to the RSL, come along with or without your handicraft, have a chat and enjoy morning tea for $3, for more information please ring our Handicraft Offcer Barb 0428116668. Our CWA meeting days are held on the 3rd Monday of the month commencing at 9am, all most welcome to attend. Mah-jong is being played in our rooms from 12:15 on Wednesday and Thursday, for more Information please ring David 0435323079. 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 Our popular Christmas Raffes (First Prize $500, 2nd Prize $100,) will be on sale from 9 till 1 at the following venues: Outside Terry White’s Chemist, Ballina Street, Lennox Head, Saturday 12th November, Ballina Fair, on Friday 11th November and Saturday 12th November, also on Monday 14th November to Wednesday 16th November. Outside The Greater Bank, River Street, Ballina from Monday 21st November till Thursday 1st December excluding Sunday 27th. Our Christmas Stall will be held on Thursday 1st December outside The Greater Bank, River Street with delicious Cakes and Preserves and gifts and craft. The Raffe will be drawn at this event.
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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
BALLINA TOY LIBRARY Welcomes families from Ballina Shire. 9 Regatta Avenue, Ballina. Open Saturdays 10am – 1pm. Ph. 0411 719 074 for enquiries
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
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 16th November at the Cherry Street Sports Club commencing at 10.00 a.m. The guest speaker will be Jack Abernethy, Probus District Chairman. Other activities this month include a happy hour on Friday 18th, a luncheon on Friday 26th, and a theatre party on Saturday 27th. 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.
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BYRON BAY RSL “The Byron Bay RSL Sub-Branch will be holding a Remembrance Day Service at the War Memorial on the corner of Tennyson & Marvel Streets on Friday 11th November 2022 at 10.45a.m. All Welcome” Thanking you. Kathryn Head: Hon Secretary, BB RSL SB
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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 Playmate 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 CWA 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 17th November. November’s Land Cookery Bake is a Ginger Fluff Sponge. Our Christmas Street Stall will be on the 26th November. Our Christmas Raffe ticket Sales will go on Sale 1st December outside Woolworths. Everyone is welcome. Enquires Margaret Good 66621746, Jennifer Baker 043892060.
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CASINO & DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP INC Christmas Party - It is approaching that time of the year when we celebrate the end of another successful year through holding our Christmas party. The Christmas Party is on 14 December starting at 11am. Bring a gift to the value of $10. The raffe will be drawn on 14 December at the Christmas party. We are open Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 2 pm Wednesdays from 12pm to 4pm and 3rd Saturdays from 9am to 11.30am. We are in Room 5, upstairs in the School of Arts Building, Walker Street, Casino. Meetings: 2nd Wednesday of each month, at 10 am. Closed: mid-December to late January (can open then by appointment). Memberships: January to December: single $40, family $50 (2 people same address), student $30, pensioner $35, pensioner couple $45. Address: P.O. Box 586 Casino, NSW, 2470. Phone: 6664 1118. Email: casinofhg@gmail.com Website https://sites.rootsweb. com/~auscdfhg/index.htm 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 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
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MONDAY D. Armitage & J. Corocher
TUESDAY M. Benn D. Coleman
WEDNESDAY D. Winkler
THURSDAY R. & D. Lee J.Yates FRIDAY W & P. Edwards Richmond Valley Council staff
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 R R COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB Casino R R Country Music Club will be holding their next social upstairs at the Casino RSM Club on Sunday the 20th November from 10.00am - 4.30 pm. Come along and enjoy some great country music and take advantage of the meals offered by the RSM Club. New Artists always welcome. Free entry, raffes and lucky door prizes. More Info contact Carole 0438641500
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 0418715374. AA-LIVING SOBER MEETING is held every Tuesday 12:00-1:30pm At the Casino Baptist Church Cnr. West & Canterbury Streets Casino Each week the group will discuss a chapter on living sober out of the AA Living Sober Book. Contact George on Ph: 0427133372 (due to so many scam calls) please leave your name and number and I will call you back.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DINNER DANCE St Marks Old Time/New Vogue Dance Club @ St Marks Anglican Hall, Barker Street Casino Saturday 3rd December 2022 Starting time 5:45pm, Dinner 6pm, Dancing 7pm Dinner Members $10, Visitors $30, Dance only $10 Raffes, Lucky Spots, Supper. Please BYO Drinks & Nibblies. Members to supply non-perishable items for raffes. Welcome to dress in Christmas Theme. Confrmation of numbers required for catering Please phone Pam & Ron on (02) 66623328 or 0415454470 Beautiful Dance Music, Judy Johnston on Keyboard Thank you, Christmas Blessings.
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. Secretary: Denise Green 0448014682 Email: deniseg.vip@outlook.com
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 FAIRY HILL CRAFT GROUP Fairy Hill Craft group Christmas lunch will be held on Thursday, Dec 1 (with cost and venue to be confrmed). Past, current and intending members are most welcome. Please bring a gift (value approx. $10) to swap on the day. For bookings and further details, please phone Sue on 66633233.
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.
DYRAABA HALL COMMITTEE BUS TRIP The Dyraaba Hall Committee will host a bus trip to Robina Shopping Centre on Saturday 19th November. Cost is $30 and includes morning tea. There will also be raffes. The bus will leave Dyraaba Hall @ 7am, Casino Post Offce @ 7:30am, can also pick in Lismore, Alstonville & Ballina. Bookings & Enquiries phone Veronica on 66671101. All proceeds after expenses will go towards the maintenance of the Hall.
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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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social playing: 9am-12noon; Monday and Wednesday nights social playing: 7-9pm; Training Monday mornings: 9am-12noon; Junior coaching after school Wednesday 3.30pm4.45pm, $6 a session. Everybody is welcome – all levels. Phone centre on 66251602. Mon-Thurs 9.00am1.00pm 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.
WOMANS HEALTH Women’s health Matters are offering a free 6 week group for women, called “Worry Less, Live Well”. If you are often worried and anxious or feel that anxiety affects your wellbeing and enjoyment of life, this may be the program for you. In a small confdential group, we focus on learning new skills to effectively manage anxiety, which will then support the growth of confdence and wellbeing. Activities include discussion, mindfulness and relaxation practice. When: Friday 11th November – 16th December 9.30a.m. 12.30p.m. Where: The Child and Family Health Centre, 37 Oliver Ave., Goonellabah Leaders: Pamela Craven, Health Educator and Jane Newman, Women’s Health Nurse Bookings: 66202999
GRAFTONGRAFTON GRAFTON CWA The members of Grafton CWA ran a successful morning tea on Jacaranda Thursday. The rooms were decorated with purple tablecloths and purple table decorations. Other decorations included beautiful ribbon bunting made by Barbara and pots of fowers. Delicious scones, cakes and sandwiches were served. The handicraft stall and cake stalls were decorated with bunting made by Narelle and were also well supported. People were able to take home some of our CWA cooking and some handicraft items. Some members also attended the Jacaranda Afternoon Tea last Monday and the View Club’s Birthday Lunch on Friday. On Jacaranda Saturday, we took part in the Jacaranda Float Parade. The North Coast CWA Group had a foat decorated as a Jacaranda Garden Party, to celebrate 100 years of CWA. Members from the north coast branches all combined to make fowers and decorations and dressed up as women through the ages. We had fun riding on the truck and waving to the crowd and were relieved that it didn’t rain! Some members also dressed up and rode in vintage cars. It was a memorable way to celebrate 100 years of CWA. The next meeting of Grafton CWA will be held on Friday, 11th November, starting with morning tea at 9.30am, followed by the meeting at 10am. New members are always welcome.
GRAFTON AND DISTRICT GARDEN CLUB We successfully kept the 300 purple and white Petunias alive during the Jacaranda Festival and all of them were purchased at the end with funds going to the festival. The Jacaranda trees quietly turned on their beauty and looked wonderful. Our next meeting is Thursday 17th November at 10am at the Joan Muir Hall at 194 Turf St Grafton. We will have a Bring and Buy table and a guest speaker whose topic is Growing Bonsai plants. More information to come regarding our Christmas lunch at the Golf Club on 3rd December. Happy Gardening, Jane Rhodes 0438 593032
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
GRAFTON SENIOR CITIZENS Bus trips for 2023 now being considered. Bookings for Christmas lunch, 2 Dec, now being taken. Enquiries: Sandra, 6642 7720; or 0417 464 946.”
GRAFTON SENIORS BE FIT EXERCISE CLASSES Every Friday at the Uniting Church, Prince Street Join us for gentle exercises designed for Seniors We meet at 10.30 a.m. for a cuppa and a chat with the exercises commencing at 11. All equipment is provided and there is no cost to the participants Further information can be obtained from Joan or Brian on 6644 7347 or 0416 067 315, or from Dot on 66423248 or 0477 213 017
GRAFTON U3A JABBERFEST The Grafton U 3 A Jabberfest for November will commence on Monday 14th November at the usual venue, The New Life Church in Arthur Street and at the usual commencement time of 10 a.m. The morning session will bring us all up to date with the preparations for the Christmas Luncheon and will also give all members, both the ladies and the men, a warning to sharpen up their cooking prowess as there will be a competition for the April 23 Jabberfest to see who can bake the best batch of ANZAC biscuits. The morning tea that meeting should be worth waiting for!! On Monday 14th there will also be an opportunity for members to recall their youthful ??? experiences with Billy Carts and Tricycles. Sure to be some hilarious memories there!!! The session after the morning tea break, will be a one+ one interview with ENID BENNETT talking of her life and times with Rhonda Dunkel, this being subject to the state of health of Enid, otherwise the one+ one will feature Warren Grant being interviewed by Mike Gillespie, this being listed otherwise for our February 23 Jabberfest. So, we look forward to another great roll up on Monday 14th Regards to all. Brian Carter
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! HASTINGS POINT
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HASTINGS POINT COMMUNITY CHOIR Do you enjoy singing. Our repertoire covers a variety of 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 7pm – 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.
KINGSCLIFFKINGSCLIFF 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 must be 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 0421085985.
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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 66321851
KYOGLE COUNTRY MUSIC DAY Kyogle Country Music’s next Day is on at 11am on Sunday 13th November at Kyogle Bowlo commencing with a short meeting followed by the music. Lunches available and afternoon tea, ALL WELCOME. $2 donation appreciated
LINE DANCING CLASSES Beginners are welcome – Kyogle every week Friday 5.30pm. All interested phone Lorraine 0418264489.
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 0448222334. Meet on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at Kyogle Showgrounds in the luncheon room at 7pm. For more details Phone Jan on 0427293455.
SONGS OF PRAISE Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church KYOGLE 29TH NOVEMBER 2022 AT 10.30 AM ALL FAITHS are invited to join together to raise their voices to sing praises to your Lord. Includes poetry readings and an appearance by the St Brigids Catholic School Choir A light lunch will be provided afterwards. Please RSVP by 20th November for catering purposes to Maureen 02 66 331 528 or Trish 0439 322 384
DYRAABA HALL COMMITTEE BUS TRIP The Dyraaba Hall Committee will host a bus trip to Robina Shopping Centre on Saturday 19th November. Cost is $30 and includes morning tea. There will also be raffes. The bus will leave Dyraaba Hall @ 7am, Casino Post Offce @ 7:30am, can also pick in Lismore, Alstonville & Ballina. Bookings & Enquiries phone Veronica on 66671101. All proceeds after expenses will go towards the maintenance of the Hall.
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 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
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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 0428216079. WE ALSO RUN A WEEKLY CRAFT MEETING each Friday 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 0438828619. 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 is holding a” Made from the Heart Craft Fair “ on Saturday 26th November 2022 at 10 till 3pm and Sunday 27th November 2022 10am till 2pm. At Goonellabah Workers Sports Club 202 Oliver Avenue Goonellabah. We invite you to celebrate the most beautiful time of the year with us. We are looking for Artisans who might like to sell their wares over the two days and must have insurance. Local Artisans and Auxiliary will have a large variety of their wares available Eftpos available at most stalls. We are also running a Raffe 1st Prize $500 so if you see us around the Lismore Shopping Centres in our yellow shirts please come up, say hi and buy a ticket. Drawn 10th December. All money raised goes towards the Lismore Base Hospital Wish List they give to the Auxiliary. Contact Colleen 0401081747
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: 0432575911 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.
1pm. Thursday 10th November at Goonellabah Soccer Club. Special for November Lilly. Please enter fowers before 12.45pm. Morning Tea at Denise Farquahson`s Garden 528 Caniaba Rd. Caniaba. Saturday 12th November 10am please bring plate of food to share. Info contact Secretary. 0448294496 dcoles39@ outlook.com LISMORE MEN & COMMUNITY SHED President: Don Abrahams 0437576837 Vice President: Bob Greig 0404860504 Email: lismoremcs.contact@gmail. com 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 public • Constructing projects for preschools, hospitals & other organisations • Assembling fatpacks • 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, 2 - 4pm at Richmond Tweed Regional Library, 6 Centenary Drive Goonellabah, (corner of Oliver Av and Centenary Dve). Contact Bev on 0400326289
LISMORE REGIONAL PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP Lismore Regional Parkinson’s Support Group will meet on Friday, 18th November at 10 am -12 Noon at Summerland House Farm. Our guest this month will be the talented Parissa Bouas who plans to explore the possibilities and benefts for those living with Parkinson’s of a participating in a choir. The Carers will also have an opportunity to meet and there will be an opportunity for members to share strategies and offer support in a confdential, non-judgemental setting. All member of the Parkinson’s community and family are most welcome to attend. For details, Phone Di: 0423941119”
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 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). 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) 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 at The Sherwood Hotel (75 Molesworth Street Lismore) 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/ NORTHERN RIVERS DAY PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP The next meeting of the Northern Rivers Day Prostate Cancer Support Group is to be held on Wednesday November 9th 10am until 12 noon at the Alstonville Plateau Sports Club (previously known as Bowling Club), Deegan Drive, Alstonville 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 present 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 –Enquiries phone Bob Corney 0493 075 612 Regards Vida Stenner Secretary NRPCS Groups
DYRAABA HALL COMMITTEE BUS TRIP The Dyraaba Hall Committee will host a bus trip to Robina Shopping Centre on Saturday 19th November. Cost is $30 and includes morning tea. There will also be raffes. The bus will leave Dyraaba Hall @ 7am, Casino Post Offce @ 7:30am, can also pick in Lismore, Alstonville & Ballina. Bookings & Enquiries phone Veronica on 66671101. All proceeds after expenses will go towards the maintenance of the Hall.
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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
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MULLUMBIMBY CWA There will be a CWA stall at the Mullum Agricultural Show on Saturday 12 November (Sat only) at the Mullumbimby Showground. Please come along for some tasty baked goods and to say hello.
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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)66225792.
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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. No joining fees. For enquiries, please call Jan 0431909760.
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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 10-00am on the frst Wednesday of the Month. Visitors and new members are very welcome.
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.
TWIN TOWNS DAY VIEW CLUB The club meets at the South Tweed Sports Club on the frst Thursday of the month 10.30 for 11am DST with regular guest speakers i.e., magician Jim. Our club will also have a cake/ raffe stall at Bunnings on November 12th. All these proceeds will go towards our Learning for Life student fees. For further information please ring President Kathie on 0407 709 629. … Thank you. Freda Shaw: 07 55 41 357 TWIN TOWNS AND DISTRICT GAREDN CLUB. Twin Towns and District Garden Club meets every second Monday of the month. December is awards and Lunch, for those members to go to Club Tweed Bistro and pay as you go. Meetings Venue: Tweed Heads Civic Centre Auditorium next to Library, Brett Street, Tweed Heads. We offer Raffes, lucky door prize, presidents award, trading tables, cuttings table, Benching of plants and fowers and foral art. Begonia Society, Social Morning teas, bus trips and best of all friendship. Come along, bring a mug to share a coffee or tea with like-minded gardeners. We also have a monthly Guest Speaker. Guest Speaker: November - Jan Pilgrim from Tweed Valley Wildlife Carers “Backyard Wildlife” See you there, bring a mug. Gwen 0468 872199, (leave a message please). WOLLONGBAR
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WOLLONGBAR The last meeting for 2022 of the Wollongbar Probus club, will be on the 17th Nov at 10 am at the Alstonville Plateau Bowls Club. This will be followed by our Christmas lunch at the Federal Hotel, Alstonville- payment of $40.00 pp is needed at the meeting. So come and share some Christmas fun.
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YAMBA CAN Yamba residents have been invited to a public forum to discuss options for several council developments next Tuesday. Yamba CAN Committee will host the Community Forum and Feedback Session – Treelands Drive Community Centre development at the Wooli St Hall from 5.30pm. Members and interested residents are welcome for discussions on all possible options. Please see Yamba CAN website for more information: https://www. yambacan.org/
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.
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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.
NORTHERN RIVERS FELLOWSHIP OF FIRST FLEETERS The next meeting of the Northern Rivers Fellowship of First Fleeters will be held on Sunday 27th November 2022 at the Cherry Street Sports Club, Ballina at 10.30am. Our guest speaker will be from the Westpac Helicopter Service. All visitors are very welcome. If you wish to attend, please contact Roddy Jordan on 66875339 or via email hollysbuddy1@bigpond.com
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.
