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BALLINA COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB – MUSIC DAYS Our days are held on the 1st (First) Sunday of Each Month, but UNFORTUNATELY, WE NEED TO SUSPEND THESE DAYS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Enquiries to Keith Holmes Secretary 02 66867956.

BALLINA SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB Has activities every day for Senior Citizens.Monday – Line Dancing 9:30am, Art 1 pm. Tuesday - Line Dancing 9:30 am. Wednesday - Tai Chi 8:30 am, Bridge 1pm, Ballroom Dancing 6:45pm. Thursday - Yoga 7:30 am 4. Line Dancing 9:30 am, Indoor Bowls 1 pm. Friday – Nothing as yet. Saturday - Bridge 1 pm. Contact Bonnie 0414927361

BALLINA BRIDGE CLUB 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 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. Next Meeting will be Monday 7th February 2022. New members are always welcome. For more information – ballinaartsandcraftscentre@gmail.com or phone Deb on 0432105540.

BALLINA SCOPE CLUB The Scope Club of Ballina is a group of ladies who do fundraising for lots of local charities. All our money raised goes directly to the charity. Our club meets once a month and we also have action nights where guest speakers attend. Last year we did quite a few Bunnings barbeques which raised approx $3000. NORTHERN RIVERS FELLOWSHIP OF FIRST FLEETERS The next meeting will be held on Sunday 27th March 2022 at the Cherry Street Sports Club, Ballina at 11.15am. All visitors are very welcome. If you wish to attend please contact Roddy Jordan on 66875339 or via email hollysbuddy1@bigpond.com

BALLINA MAHJONG 18TH MARCH 2022 Jan Rhodes 1, Shirley Coleman 2, Gail McDonagh 3, Lorna Simpson 4, Pauline Kearney 5, Joy Lowien 6, Bev Lasater 7, Susan Allan 8, Val Heinritz 9, Shirley Henry 10, Shirley Atkinson 11, Carol Meyer, Wendy Thornton 12, Coral Lavelle 14, Diana Auret, Rosemary Russell 15, Sally Lowry 17, Valda McLerie 18, Yvonne Weddup 19, Jan Small 20, Jan Henley 21, Kath Hubbard 22, Lisa Wong 23, Pauline Bolte, Pam Farrell 24. Mahjong is played on Friday at 12:30pm at the Ballina Bridge Club North Creek Road. Enquiries for new players phone Vanessa on 66874181.

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 further information contact our President via email at: president-3209990@ 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

BALLINA EVENING VIEW CLUB Meets on the second Wednesday of each month at the Ballina RSL Club at 6.30 for dinner at 7.00 pm - 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 TOY LIBRARY Welcomes families from Ballina Shire, 9 Regatta Avenue, Ballina. Open Saturday 10am - 1pm by appointment only on Tues & Wed. Ph. 0411719074.

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. 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.

CASINO CWA BRANCH NEWS Next Meeting Thursday 24th March at 9.00am Casino Presbyterian Church Hall. Welcome to our new members and all members. All welcome. More info: Jan Corocher 66626424 or Marg. Good 66621746

CASINO MEALS ON WHEELS Week 1 Mon: D Clarke, DAllen, J & J Whittaker Tue: D Coleman Wed: L Douglas, K Bratti, N McKee Thu: M Goodlad & own help Fri: L Dorrington, S Forrester, P Plunkett & own help

CASINO & BONALBO UPPER CLARENCE LIONS CLUBS Casino Lions club now meets each 4th Wed at the RSM.

CASINO AIR RIFLE CLUB DISCIPLINE

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Targets supplied, shooting starts 8am until 12noon. Call Ollie on 0414622272.

CASINO & DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP Advise we have a new phone number which is 66641118 and email casinofhg@gmail.com

LINE DANCING CLASSES Beginners are welcome – Casino, every week Weds 4.30pm. All interested phone Lorraine 0418264489.

CASINO SENIOR CITIZENS All welcome, our activities currently held at Casino RSM, Wednesday Hoy at 5pm, Thursday Euchre 1pm. Contact Jan 0414625680

CASINO CHARITY CASH BINGO Held each Thurs evening at 7pm at Casino RSM, supporting our local under privileged school children. Everyone welcome.

LISMORE CASINO NAVAL ASSOCIATION Meets bi-monthly at Casino RSM, new members welcome. For more information phone Chris 66293269 or Jim 0427400625.

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 COMMUNITY MEN’S SHED Mon, Tues, Wed, attendance limited to 50 members, 8.00am-1.30pm. Contact 66626423 DH or casmenshed@live. com.au

CASINO MINI RAIL Every Sunday 10am to 4pm. Weather permitting. West Street Casino. Phone 0472638044.

CASINO VIEW CLUB Monthly luncheon meeting at Casino RSM Club at 11am, second Thurs of every month. Contact Barbara on 66612530 or 0448969498.

CASINO CROQUET CLUB Casino Croquet Club’s playing times have been changed for the summer months. They are now Monday &