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Honour: Traralgon Historical Society member John Power receiving his award from Richard Broom. slipped away. Alex Lovejoy found threats, forcing good moves from opponents while an improved method was useful for Ben Holt. Cliff Thornton was in front against two opponents but found himself with problems in the other battles. Phone Ian Hamilton on 5134 1971 or Cliff Thornton on 0413 330 458 for more details regarding local chess.

Knitted Knockers

THE Traralgon Branch are having their first fundraising event for the month of October. We have a fantastic raffle and we will be selling tickets along with a display of what we do at the following locations in October. Wednesday, October 5, 9am to 3pm at Traralgon Centre Plaza. Thursday, October 6, 9am to 3pm at Traralgon Centre Plaza. Wednesday, October 12, 9am to 3pm at Mid Valley Shopping Centre. Thursday, October 13, 9am to 3pm at Mid Valley Shopping Centre. We start selling tickets on October 1 and it will be drawn October 30. Our first prize has been donated by Brendan from Traralgon Refrigeration and Air Conditioning. He has given us a fully-installed split system valued at $2000. Other prizes include Hampers, Watercolour Painting, Vouchers and Gift Bag. Tickets will sell for $2 each or three for $5. The raffle will be drawn on October 30, 2022 and winners will be notified. For further information email knittedknockersausttraralgon@gmail. com

Meditation evening

THE Planetary Meditation for Peace (also known as Twin Hearts Meditation) is a meditation designed to bless the earth and is an instrument of world service for peace, loving kindness, joy, goodwill and abundance. In addition, this meditation cleanses and energises the energetic body while also promoting a higher level of awareness and consciousness. After the meditation, you can experience a free pranic energy healing which can address physical and emotional issues. Location: 2 Avondale Rd, Morwell. When: Every Tuesday 7pm to 8.30pm. Cost (by donation): $5

Morwell Combined Pensioners

MEMBERS are reminded to bring a plate to share for lunch on October 3 and finger food for our pre-cup day on October 31. There will be prizes for the best hat and sweeps will be run by Gillian and Bill. A short committee meeting will be held at 10.30am sharp on October 3 to discuss the Christmas break-up. For more information, phone the president on 0414 962 615 or secretary on 0413 089 696.

Gippsland Acoustic Music Club

GIPPSLAND Acoustic Music Club are pleased to present Charm of Finches. The duo will perform on Sunday October 2 from 7.30pm at Tyers Hall. The Melbourne sister duo of Mabel and Ivy Winfred-Wornes make haunted tunes about love, grief and whispering trees; indie folk awash with seamless blood harmonies traversing melancholy and wonder in equal measure. The support act will be Ukelicious, the GAMC’s ukulele performance group. Tickets are available at the door or through www.trybooking.com/ CAVPU For more information, go to the GAMC website at www.musicclub. org.au or phone 0408 747 882.

Moe View Club

MOE View Club’s October meeting is on Wednesday, October 5. The meeting will take place at Moe Hotel (Leggies), Lloyd St Moe, from 10.30am. We have welcomed new members this year, which is wonderful, enjoying new friendship’s and helping to raise money for Smith Family students we sponsor.

Traralgon Senior Citizens Centre

CURRENT programs: Bowls - Wednesday and Friday 1pm. Patchwork/needlework - Monday 12 noon. Cards (500) - Tuesday 1pm. Tai Chi - Thursday 9am. Cost: membership $4 per year Activities: $2 Afternoon or morning tea following activity is free. Phone 0475 610 039 between 10am and 4pm weekdays for further information.

Gippsland Orchid Club

THE Gippsland Orchid Club will be hosting the Spring Orchid Show at Mid Valley Shopping Centre from Friday, September 30. Showtimes are 9am to 5pm (later close on the Friday). There will be some magnificent plants to view at the show. With the cold nights this winter, producing many buds on the spring flowering orchids, which in turn are now opening to spectacular flowering plants, Also, the club will once again have a sales bench with a wide range of orchids to choose from. The club appreciates the volunteers who step up at our shows. The next monthly meeting will be held at the Traralgon Baptist Church on Thursday, October 13 commencing from 1.30pm. After our last meeting the committee decided to continue with afternoon meetings for another month. It has been great to have several new members bring themselves and their enthusiasm to our meetings. This meeting will be our AGM and we thank those members who have indicated interest in joining the committee. Following the AGM our member Marita will do a demonstration on splitting up Australian native orchids. For further information, phone Pat on 0407 741 621.

Bookworms: Local author Ian Whitehead reads to grandchildren Alexander and Christopher from his new book. photograph supplied Celebrate: Traralgon and District Historical Society’s 60th anniversary cake.

Craft market

WITH a variety of local stall holders, there is a chance of getting that special gift for that special someone or that much wanted item. The event will be on October 1 from 11am to 3pm at the Morwell RSL ANZAC Room. Cost: gold coin donation. All our fundraising is for veterans and their families.

Get Together

GET Together is an open space for conversation and community. We meet on the first Wednesday of the month. Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, October 5 at 10am in the Traralgon Uniting Park Lane Foyer. This will be a time when you can meet and chat with others over a cuppa. If you or anyone you know would like to be a part of this Get Together, please bring them along. All are welcome. For more details phone 5174 2398 or 5177 8107.

Inner Wheel Club

THE Inner Wheel Club of Moe is part of one of the world’s largest service organisations and originally began as a friendship group for the wives of Rotary Club members. World membership is 100,000 and Australian membership is approximately 4000. Objectives of Inner Wheel are to promote true friendship, to encourage the ideals of personal service and to foster international understanding. Our club meets once a month, where we have a meal, guest speakers and support the community where able. We currently sponsor local primary school students to attend camp, make toiletry bags for welfare organisations and at Christmas we supply gifts for disadvantaged teenagers. This year’s Inner Wheel theme is ‘Work Wonders’ and our club does this quietly and efficiently in many ways. If you would like to know more about the Inner Wheel Club of Moe, please email our secretary via iiw. au.moe@gmail.com.

Traralgon Cancer Group

THE Traralgon Cancer Group is having a Pink Ribbon afternoon tea on Sunday, October 16 at the Traralgon Tennis Centre. The tennis centre is located on Franklin St. The tea will be held from 2pm to 4pm. Tickets are $30 per person. Group booking of tables of eight or individual tickets are now available from the Seymour St Newsagency in Traralgon. This is a ticketed event with only 100 tickets available so get in quick! As well as a scrumptious afternoon tea, there will be raffle prizes, door prizes, trading table and much more. Any queries or more information, please phone Una Fisher on 0434 673 032 or Mariana on 0417 051 158.

Feast day

MORWELL Catholic Parish will celebrate the feast of San Francis of Assisi this Sunday. A solemn mass will commence at 2pm, with a procession and benediction. At the completion of the religious ceremonies, there will be light refreshments served in the Sacred Heart School Hall. Sacred Heart Parish is located at 262 Commercial Road, Morwell.

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