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WHEELS AT WESTMONT Westmont Aged Care Services, 265 Baranduda Boulevard. Saturday 27th from 10am to 2pm. FREE. Call (02) 6043 9999 for further information. Enjoy a display of classic vehicles, along with stalls and entertainment. Partake in refreshments that are available for a small fee and join a guided tour of our villas.
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Conway Funeral Home, 20 South St. Wednesday 10th at 1pm. $25. Bookings required on (02) 6024 1093. Visit us and enjoy a delicious high tea in the garden catered by Geoffrey Michael Patissier. Look around and ask the staff any questions.
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WODONGA TRAVEL WINE AND CHEESE INFORMATION NIGHT Wodonga Travel, 86 High St. Wednesday 10th at 5pm. FREE. Bookings required on (02) 6024 3422. Enjoy fabulous local wine and cheese. Use our expertise to get the best value holiday. Discover how to get a free holiday if you get a group of friends to travel together. Our team looks forward to meeting you.
ENTERTAINMENT NEW EVENT SOCIAL INFORMATIONAL FREE TICKET FOR CARDHOLDER’S COMPANION
HEARING 101 - BY ESSENCE AUDIOLOGY The Cube Wodonga, 118 Hovell St. Monday 8th at 12.15pm. FREE. Bookings required on (02) 6060 2666. An informative session about ears, hearing and how to access local hearing services. You can speak to an Audiologist, ask questions and get useful tips. Don’t miss this opportunity, limited seats available!
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This symbol means bookings for the event are to be made via The Cube Wodonga. Call (02) 6022 9311 or visit The Cube Wodonga box office at 118 Hovell St from 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday. Or go to thecubewodonga.com.au/tickets Thank you!
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THE SONGS AND STORIES OF CAROLE KING The Cube Wodonga, 118 Hovell St. Monday 8th at 11am. FREE. Book via The Cube Wodonga. Morning tea at 9.45am. Be welcomed by Sing Australia, Creative Learners and the Fruit Bats. Then former John Farnham backing singer Nikki Nicholls will honour Carole King with her tribute show, presenting a collection of legendary songs - the soundtrack of our lives.
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ARE Wodonga Tennis Centre, Lawrence St. Sunday 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th, all 10am. IN O CTO FREE. Bookings required on (02) 6024 4292 or email novor@bigpond.com BER Croquet - the best game you’ve never played! It’s easy and fun. Free lessons for all ages with balls and mallets supplied.
COME AND TRY STRENGTH TRAINING Senior Citizens’ Centre, Havelock St. Monday 8th, Friday 12th, Monday 15th and Friday 19th, all 9am. FREE. Bookings required on (02) 6024 2865 or email scwodonga@outlook.com Strength training improves balance and builds up bone and muscle. It is suitable for all abilities. Please arrive early. Morning tea afterwards.
HOY DAY Wodonga RSL clubrooms, 27 Reid St. Monday 8th at 10.30am. $9, includes a light lunch. Bookings required on (02) 6024 5787 or email kev_ann1@bigpond.com Hoy is a card game played in groups of four. The first to turn all their called cards over wins a gift. Many games are played throughout the day.
SENIORS SOCIAL DANCE - OLD TIME AND NEW VOGUE Community Centre, Westmont Aged Care Services, 265 Baranduda Blvd, Baranduda. Monday 8th from 1.30pm to 4.30pm. $5 to pay at the door. Bookings required, so be quick! Call (02) 6043 9832. Enjoy a social dance with music by Russell Leskie.
FREE GROUP FITNESS CLASSES Wodonga Sports and Leisure Centre, Hedgerow St. FREE. Bookings required on (02) 6058 2555. Our free classes are about getting active while having fun! Monday 8th at 10.30am Yoga. Tuesday 9th at 10.30am Aqua. Wednesday 10th at 10.30am Pilates. Thursday 11th at 10.45am Tone. Friday 12th at 10.50am Restorative Yoga.
WESTMONT VILLIANS FASHION PARADE Westmont Ray Snell Centre (Recreation Centre) 265 Baranduda Blvd, Baranduda. Tuesday 9th at 2pm. $10. Bookings required on (02) 6043 9832. Have a glass of bubbly on arrival and watch the fashion parade by Noni B. Enter the hat competitions with prizes and enjoy afternoon tea.
TAI CHI FOR HEALTH AND RELAXATION Felltimber Community Centre, 189 Melrose Dve. Tuesday 9th at 5.30pm, Thursday 11th at 10am, Tuesday 16th at 5.30pm and Thursday 18th at 10am. First session free, then $10 per session. Bookings required on (02) 6043 4550 or email cfelltimber@wodonga.vic.gov.au Carol Smith will teach you how your mind and body will benefit from Tai Chi.
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Senior Citizens’ Centre, Havelock St. Tuesdays 9th and 16th from 10am to 12pm. $2. Bookings required on (02) 6024 2865. Indoor fun, whatever the weather!
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MULTICULTURAL SENIORS EXPO Felltimber Community Centre, 189 Melrose Dve. Tuesday 9th from 10am to 2pm. FREE. Seniors and their families are invited to join activities with residents from migrant and refugee backgrounds in a fun day for all. Showcasing community activities and services for seniors. Enjoy morning tea and a cultural lunch at 12pm.
DANCING LESSONS Senior Citizens’ Centre, Havelock St. Wednesdays, 10th and 17th from 10am to 12pm. $3. Bookings required on (02) 6024 2865. Learning, brushing up on your skills or just for fun. All abilities welcome and light refreshments available.
BOOMERANG BAGS WORKING BEE Sustainable Activity Centre, Lincoln Causeway. Wednesdays 10th, 17th and 24th from 10am to 2pm. FREE. Call 0406 943 436 for more info. Get together and make fabric bags from second hand material. Have a ball sewing, meeting likeminded people and saving our environment.
RESTORATIVE YOGA AND SOUND HEALING RED HATTING FUN FOR SENIOR LADIES Cafe Grove, 198a High St. Tuesday 9th at 10am. FREE, buy your coffee and cake. Call 0447 731 307 for more info. Ladies, do you want more fun and frivolity in your life? Queen Pam and the Purple Power Surge Girls invite you to find out about growing old disgracefully. You can’t miss us, we’ll be wearing red and purple.
PLANNING FOR YOUR END OF LIFE Birallee Park Neighbourhood House, 39-43 Emerald Ave. Wednesday 10th at 10am, Friday 12th at 2pm, Wednesday 17th at 10am and Friday 19th at 2pm. Bookings required on 0407 273 605. Entry by gold coin. Learn about wills, power of attorney, advanced care plans, directives and more in this seminar.
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Felltimber Community Centre, 189 Melrose Dve. Wednesdays 10th and 17th, at 6.30pm. Thursdays 11th and 18th at 12pm. First session free, then $10 per session. Bookings required on (02) 6043 4550. Calm the mind and body through mindful meditation. Soothing sounds of Tibetan singing bowls restore your harmony.
HOW CAN NORTH EAST WATER HELP YOU North East Water HQ, 83 Thomas Mitchell Drive. Thursday 11th at 10am. FREE. Bookings required on (02) 6022 0583 or email kimlach@newater.com.au Learn how to reduce your water consumption and about rebate programs. See if you qualify to have us engage a local plumber to do a free water audit for you. Also join an optional tour through our water treatment plant (5 minute drive from HQ) at 11am.
SANDY CREEK RAIL BRIDGE WALK - 6KM Huon Reserve, Murray Valley Highway, Huon. Wednesday 10th at 1.30pm. Bookings required on 0447 332 260. A leisurely walk along the shores of Lake Hume to the iconic Sandy Creek rail bridge viewing platform. Enjoy spectacular views and an indulgent afternoon tea.
WODONGA INDOOR BOWLS CLUB 3rd Wodonga Scout Hall, 264 Lawrence St, Wodonga. Thursday 11th at 1.30pm. FREE. Bookings required on (02) 6040 1594. Enjoy the social aspect and make new friends! Please bring a pair of flat shoes and stay for a cuppa after the games.
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HOTHOUSE PRESENTS THE ADVENTURES OF ALVIN SPUTNIK: DEEP SEA EXPLORER BY THE LAST GREAT HUNT The Hume Bank Butter Factory Theatre, Gateway Village, Lincoln Causeway. Thursday 11th at 1pm and 7pm, Friday 12th at 7pm. $35, $30 conc., $20 child (U12), $96 family of 4 (plus $3 booking fee). Bookings required on (02) 6021 7433. Using puppetry, music and animation, Alvin explores our oldest frontier: the deep blue sea. With rave reviews this beautifully crafted family show is loved by all ages.
ART BUZZ Arts Space Wodonga, Cnr Lawrence and Hovell Sts. Fridays 12th and 19th at 10.30am. $5 per family. Enquiries on (02) 6022 9600. Calling all grandparents: create and have fun with your grandkids, aged 3 to 5 years with printmaking during the exhibition Archetypes and Land: Spiritual Belonging by Bärbel Ullrich, October 12. Then try your hand at recycled sculptures at Wanton, Wild and Unimagined by Alison McDonald, October 19.
PAT AND CHAT Wodonga Library, Hovell St. Fridays 12th and 19th from 10.30am. FREE. Enquiries on (02) 6022 9330. Join us for coffee/tea, discussion and activities with special guest ‘TAZ’ from the Delta Society. An inclusive, respectful environment for people to connect with one another.
U3A COFFEE MORNING Albury Wodonga Community College, 63 High St. Friday 12th at 10.30am. FREE. Call 0499 895 117 for more info. Hear about local University of the Third Age’s take on active retirement, positive ageing and mental and social health.
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Wodonga Bowling Club, 64 Hovell St. Thursday 11th at 11.30am. $10. Bookings required on (02) 6024 1554. Enjoy a BBQ lunch with your mates.
BLACK TIE BALL Senior Citizens’ Centre, Havelock St. Thursday 11th from 7.30pm to 11.30pm. $10 includes supper. Bookings required on (02) 6024 2865, before Friday 5th. Limited numbers. Dance the night away with a live band. Raffles and prizes to win too.
CAR RALLY & TREASURE HUNT The Cube Wodonga Courtyard, Hovell St. Friday 12th from 10am to 2pm. FREE. Enquiries on (02) 6022 9311. Organise a car to complete the course, earn points for answering questions and collecting treasure on your way. It’s not a race, so take it steady. Register and begin between 10am and 11.30am. Return to the courtyard by 2pm for prizes and presentations. Have fun! $6 coffee and cake offer at The Cube Café
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CFA FIRE SAFETY WORKSHOPS Felltimber Community Centre, 189 Melrose Dve. FREE. Bookings required on (02) 6043 4550. Friday 12th at 11am. Home fire safety with hazard kitchen fire simulator. Tuesday 16th at 1pm. Fire season safe travel tips, alerts and how to read them, fire danger ratings and a quiz with prizes.
CRAFT ‘N’ CUPPA Felltimber Community Centre, 189 Melrose Dve. Fridays 12th and 19th, both at 12.30pm. FREE. Call (02) 6043 4550 for info. A relaxing afternoon to get crafty with others while sharing or learning new skills. Feel free to bring your own craft project and enjoy a cuppa with friends. This program runs weekly throughout the year and we invite all ages and abilities.
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LOVE ME OR LEAVE ME - A TRIBUTE TO NINA SIMONE Albury Entertainment Centre Theatrette, Swift St, Albury. Saturday 13th at 7.30pm. $45, conc., $42, member $40. Bookings on (02) 6043 5610. Christine Manetta performs a dynamic concert of the musical magic of Nina Simone. With jazz, folk, pop and blues and interwoven with heartfelt stories of her life and loves.
WALK FOR PARKINSON’S Sumsion Gardens, Sunday 14th at 10am. Please bring a $5 donation. Enquiries on (02) 6051 7440. Come and join our annual walk at Sumsion Gardens. Help support people living with Parkinson’s and their families, and raise much needed funds towards research.
BELVOIR PARK COMMUNITY WOOD-FIRED OVEN Belvoir Park, Reuss Rd. Sunday 14th at 11am. FREE. Enquiries on (02) 6022 9300. Bring the family, your own chairs and your pizza ingredients and Apex Wodonga will cook your pizza creations for you.
WODONGA GARDENS RETIREMENT ESTATE BBQ AND FASHION PARADE Wodonga Gardens Retirement Estate, 2 Flinders Way. Sunday, October 14, 12pm: FREE BBQ lunch, with a glass of wine. Inspect the villas and meet our friendly residents. Tuesday, October 16, 2pm: Afternoon tea with fashion parade from Perls, meet our residents and inspect the villas. Enjoy a glass of bubbly on arrival. Make a gold coin donation to the Country Fire Authority. Bookings required for both or either event on 0409 115 824.
FRUIT BATS EXERCISE AND SKILLS - COME AND TRY
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Flying Fruit Fly Circus Building, Hovell St, Albury. Monday, October 15, 9.30am. FREE. Enquiries on 0429 861 261. Do you want to get fitter? Build up your core strength? Keep your brain active? Have lots of fun and laughs? We’re a group of welcoming, over 40s that achieve all the above. No prior fitness or skills are needed. Come and try - fun is guaranteed!
Lauren Jackson Sports Centre, North St, Albury. Monday, Oct 15, 9.30am. $2. Bookings on 0409 245 112. For fun and fitness try badminton. Never played? Come and see what it is all about with the Albury Wodonga Badminton Association. Please wear white soled runners and exercise clothing.
THE GOLDEN AGE Belvoir Park, Huon St. Monday, October 15, 11.30am. $10. Bookings required via The Cube Wodonga, 118 Hovell St. Book this into your calendar now! Invite a friend or two, come and enjoy a picnic in the park with background music, views of the lake and gardens. Wear a splash of gold and enjoy a lovely afternoon with good company. Seats limited so hurry.
SING-ALONG The Cube Courtyard, 118 Hovell St. Monday, Oct 15, 1.30pm. $2. Enquiries to Senior Citizens’ Centre on (02) 6024 2865. Join local musicians and singers from Wodonga Entertainment Group. Pop in between 1.30pm and 3.30pm. Song books are available so you can follow along. 6
MYSTERY MOVIE MORNING Regent Cinemas Albury, Dean St, Albury. Tuesday, October 16, 10am. $2. Bookings required via The Cube Wodonga, 118 Hovell St. Enjoy a cuppa in the foyer with friends, then catch the movie together.
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Bonegilla Migrant Experience, 82 Bonegilla Rd, Bonegilla. Tuesday 16th at 10am. $16. Bookings required via The Cube Wodonga, 118 Hovell St, Wodonga. An illustrated talk by historian Bruce Pennay from Charles Sturt University, reviewing the kind of stories people bring to or take from the former reception centre. You are invited to come, hear and join in the discussion. Also take a guided tour to discover the reasons Block 19 is on the National Heritage List and conserved as a public memory place.
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FINDING ANCESTORS USING THE STATE LIBRARY Felltimber Community Centre, 189 Melrose Dve. Tuesday 16th at 7.30pm. FREE. Enquiries on 0447 035 725 or email secretary@wodongafamilyhistory.org Ann Copeland, Senior Librarian at the State Library of Victoria talks about what they offer to help you trace your family history, and how to access things like British newspapers online free of charge.
RIVERSDALE IRISES OPEN GARDEN AND IRIS FLOWER DISPLAY 14 Riversdale Place, West Wodonga. Wednesday 17th from 9am to 6pm. FREE entry for seniors, gold coin entry for public. For group bookings contact Maria on 0413 188 375. See the biggest iris display in Victoria and Southern NSW. There’s new introductions and future releases by local hybridiser Tim Taylor and plants available to purchase. Free tea and coffee.
HOTHOUSE PRESENTS IT’S DARK OUTSIDE BY THE LAST GREAT HUNT The Hume Bank Butter Factory Theatre, Gateway Village. Wednesday 17th, Thursday 18th and Friday 19th, all 8pm. $49, conc., $40 (plus $3 booking fee). Bookings required on (02) 6021 7433. An epic tale of adventure and redemption, ingeniously exploring a subject matter close to the hearts of families the world over – the state of dementia. Created through a stunning blend of puppetry, mask, animation and live performance, it has played to critical acclaim in Australia, Japan, Taiwan and the UK.
GATEWAY VILLAGE OPEN DAY
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Gateway Village, Lincoln Causeway. Wednesday 17th from 10am to 2pm. FREE entry. Enquiries on (02) 6022 9281. Come and explore! There’s delicious special offers from La Maison Café. Find out about HotHouse theatres latest show. Discover the Sustainable Activity Centre and join the Boomerang Bags working bee at 10am. Visit Burraja - a cultural heritage and environmental centre. Performances by Musikids. Sausage sizzle from 11am. Shop for quality art and craft gifts or just browse through the galleries including Creator’s Artspace, GIGS Fine Art Gallery and the Woodcrafters Cottage. Meander along the Murray River, plus much more.
Wodonga Library, Hovell St. Wednesday 17th at 10.30am. FREE. Enquiries on (02) 6022 9330. Remember those nursery rhymes you used to sing with your children? Come along to re-sing them with your grandchildren. With stories and craft!
ST. IVES LARIKIN LUNCHEON St. Ives Hotel, Lincoln Causeway. Wednesday 17th at 12pm. $12. Bookings required on (02) 6041 2626. Get a group together and come along to enjoy good food and great fun with comedy shows of yesteryear on the big screen. Bill Williams hosts the luncheon, with anecdotes to keep you entertained. 7
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LUNCH WITH SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER - JIM PARKER Wodonga RSL Club, 29 Reid St. Friday 19th at 12pm. $15. Bookings required on (02) 6024 2023. Enjoy time with friends, over a two course lunch with Jim Parker, a local identity speaking about Wodonga’s history. Tea/coffee supplied, drinks at bar prices.
RIDING WODONGA’S BICYCLE PATHS Les Stone Park, Lawrence St. Saturday 20th at 10am. FREE. Call 0490 432 424 for more information. Tour our bicycle paths with an easy 15km ride through Wodonga’s most picturesque parks and public areas. You will need to bring your own bicycle. Afterwards enjoy a BBQ and social chat with other bicycle riders at Les Stone Park.
THE GRUFFALO The Cube Wodonga, 118 Hovell St. Saturday 20th at 11am and 1pm. Special offer for Seniors Card holders - all tickets $18 if purchased in one transaction. Live on Stage! Seniors and their young friends, join Mouse and let your imagination run wild with songs, laughter and fun. Ages 3+
INLAND REGION IRIS SOCIETY IRIS AND FLOWER SHOW Wodonga Masonic Centre, 15 Elgin Blvd. Sunday 21st from 9am to 4pm. $5. For info call 0413 188 375. Come along and bring your friends and be amazed at the award winning irises on display. Morning or afternoon tea on offer. Iris rhizomes will be on sale and members available to answer questions. Presentations and raffle drawn at 3pm.
COMMUNITY GARDENING IN WILLOW PARK Willow Park, Pearce St. Sunday 21st at 9.30am. FREE. For info call 0410 074 900. Friends of Willow Park are a community group that loves our parks and open spaces and look to involve others in preserving our park. This is a morning of light gardening followed by a delicious morning tea. Bring gardening gloves and meet at the BBQ next to Pearce St. car park.
SUNDAY LUNCH The Cube Courtyard, 118 Hovell St. Sunday 21st at 12pm. $10. Bookings required. Complete the celebrations with a delicious BBQ lunch and sweet treats catered by Life Activities Club. Prizes, drinks at bar prices and music by Gavin Slater. Limited seats, so hurry! Want more? See below for a special rate available for I.G. Big Band after lunch.
I.G. BIG BAND The Cube Wodonga, 118 Hovell St. Sunday 21st at 2pm. Special price of $20 for Seniors Card holders. Bookings required. By popular demand the I.G. Big Band is back for it’s 5th year. With big music and big stars this is a must to close the celebrations for 2018. Join us at The Cube Wodonga after you’ve enjoyed the Sunday Lunch. 8