Winter market
Aireys Inlet Winter Market. Locals and visitors alike will have the opportunity to browse more than 60 eclectic stalls curated to provide some of the region’s favourite winter warmers. The market operates from 9am to 1pm Sunday July 10 at the Aireys Inlet Community Hall on the Great Ocean Road.
■ See social media for details or aireysinletmarket.com.au
Money Fair
Australian and international coins, banknotes, stamps, accessories, valuations and more. Belmont Uniting Church, July 16.
■ www.westernmoneyfair.com.au, westernmoneyfair@gmail.com, Facebook: Western Money Fair
Geelong Jukebox Rockers
Monday social nights at Geelong West town hall 7pm tp 9pm, $3 entry.
Thursday dance block lessons for beginners and intermediate at Geelong West town hall 7pm to 8pm and 8pm to 9pm, $12.
Monthly dinner dance at Club Italia. Membership initial $20, annually $10.
July 9, Kid James Trio, Club Italia, Moolap, 7.30pm to 11.30pm: trybooking.com/events/landing/916827
■ Enquiries, 0432-503 997
Cards
Wanted, card sharp partners to play the game of Bolivia on Sunday afternoons and evenings. For venue email Ingrid, who is house-bound.
Sing Australia Geelong Choir
The choir meets every Wednesday 7.30-9.30pm at Senior Citizens Centre, 52 Thomson St, Belmont. No auditions needed, just a love of singing. Choir can also be booked for entertainment.
■ Mary, 0419 278 456
Chess clubs
For chess fun simply come along and see yourself, play some chess, meet some members, with no obligation to join. We welcome players of all abilities. Ocean Grove, Tuesdays at 1.30pm at 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove; Portarlington, Mondays at 9.30am, Parks Hall, 87 Newcombe Street, Portarlington; and St Leonards, Thursdays at 9.30am, unit 2 1375-1377 Murradoc Road, (on Blanche Street), St Leonards.
■ Ralph, 0431 458 100 (Ocean Grove), Rob 5259 2290 (Portarlington), Lyn 5292 2162 (St Leonards)
Scottish dancing classes
GOG Scottish Country Dance classes are on at 7.30pm each Tuesday at the Leopold Hill Hall. All welcome.
■ Jane, 0481 126 022 or Andrew, 0408 369 446
Geelong Anglers Club
The Geelong Anglers Club meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm, at 9 Yuille St, Geelong West. Membership is open to all, and all are welcome. The club runs monthly fishing competitions, both in-club and inter-club.
June 28 at 8pm the club is hosting an inflatable lifejacket seminar and flare demonstration by Kelvin Bertacchini, safety training officer with MSV.
This event is open to both members and non-members with free entry.
■ Allan, 0418 992 672
Afternoon tea dance
Life Activities Club [Geelong Inc] hosts an afternoon tea dance on Thursdays, 2-4pm, at Belmont Park Pavilion. Entry: $5. All welcome
■ 52513529
Stamps
Geelong Philatelic Society Inc is welcoming visitors. Meetings at 7pm on first Saturday of the month at Virginia Todd Community Hall, 9-15 Clarence St, Geelong West and 1pm on third Monday of the month at Belmont Library, 163 High St, Belmont.
■ Julie, 0438 270 549
Ocean Grove Seniors
Ocean Grove Seniors play card game 500 every Thursday at 1.15pm. If you are new to the game a quick lesson will get you in play. The core group of 6 players adjust to any number and you will enjoy the friendship of likeminded players. Cost of $20 annually and coffee included. 102 The Terrace, Ocean Grove.
■ Lyn, 52562540
Geelong Harmony Chorus
Women’s four-part harmony singing. All ages encouraged. Learn to sing and perform. Rehearsals every Monday from 6.45pm in Herne Hill.
■ contact@geelongharmonychorus.com.au or 0406 666 737
Kids’ church
Group lessons for children aged three to six years; 7-10 years; and 10+ years at St Paul’s Anglican Church Hall, 171a Latrobe Terrace, Geelong, on the first Sunday of the month during school term, 10.30-11.30am. All children welcome to join in the singspiration, stories, games and craft.
■ Suzie, 0402 963 855 or Althea, 0403 005 449
Polish language for kids
Fortnightly Polish language classes for kids aged 7-11 at one of Geelong’s libraries.
■ Dorota, 5224 1105
TOWN club
Springs TOWN Club (Take Off Weight Naturally) clubs meets Mondays, 9-10.30am at the Community Hub, 23 Eversley Street, Drysdale. Weigh-in, group therapy and regular relaxation sessions. Cost: $5 per session, $51 annual fee.
■ Janice Bell, 0403 221 737, or bellsbythebeach@bigpond.com.au
GROW Australia
Grow Australia is a community organisation offering practical steps and peer support to help recover and maintain your mental health through free face-to-face and online groups. Tuesdays, from 7pm, via Zoom, Thursdays, from 7pm at 284 Latrobe Terrace, Newtown, Fridays, 12.30pm at Vines Road Community Centre, Hamlyn Heights.
■ www.grow.org.au or 1800 558 268
Music for preschoolers
Mainly Music is a music and movement program for babies to preschoolers. The group meets at St Albans-St Andrews Uniting Church, 276 Wilsons Road, Whittington on Tuesdays at 10am during school terms. Parents/carers and children very welcome.
■ Rhonda, 0437 241 345.
Rostrum meets
Geelong Rostrum Public Speaking Club Inc meets each Monday.
■ Andrew, 0408 369 446, or Jan, 0407 296 953
Scrabble club
Geelong Scrabble Club has a new home. The group now meets at ChristChurch hall, on the corner of Moorabool and McKillop streets at 1pm every Saturday. All players, from beginners to experts are welcome.
■ Marlene, 5275 0363, or John, 0434 142 282
Stamps
Geelong Philatelic Society Inc. Visitors welcome. Meetings 7pm on first Saturday of month at Virginia Todd Community Hall, 9-15 Clarence St, Geelong West. 1pm on 3rd Monday of month at Belmont Library, 163 High St, Belmont.
■ Julie, 0438 270 549, www.geelongps.org.au
Laughter
Laughter Club Geelong Tuesday morning 8am session is open to everyone who wants to join in. Laughers from all over Australia and as far away as Switzerland.
Start your day with an energy boost by sharing lots of laughs that will put a smile on your face and make you feel invigorated, healthier, and happier.
Ongoing link for you to use to join in the Laughter Club Geelong 30 minutes session with Laughter Leader Phillipa Challis.
■ Join Zoom meeting: us04web.zoom.us/j/77368437028?pwd=luIlt0O9RXabh-946S7xa4a-6kCFtn.1
Meeting ID: 773 6843 7028
Passcode: Laughter
VIEW
Drysdale Day VIEW Club supporting The Smith Family for fun and friendship while supporting disadvantaged students. Please consider joining us and coming to our meetings at Clifton Springs Golf Club for lunch fourth Friday of each month.
■ Margaret, 0431-636 090.
Probus meets
Belmont Combined Probus Club meets at 10am on the first Monday of the month. New members and visitors welcome. Friendship, speakers, lunch after meetings, dine out, Mahjong outings.
■ Pam, 5243 4042
Make new friends and enjoy lots of enjoyable activities. Grovedale Marshall Probus Club meets at 10am on the second Thursday of the month, at The Grovedale Hub, 45 Heyers Road, Grovedale. New members and visitors welcome.
■ Anne, 0425-356 973
Probus Club of Ocean Grove men’s meets at 10am on the first Monday of each month, except January, at the Surf Life Saving Club on Surf Beach Road for fun and friendship.
■ Barry, 0409-161 129
The Ladies Probus Club of Grovedale East meets at 10am on the fourth Monday of each month at the Waurn Ponds Hotel, Waurn Ponds. New members welcome.
■ Sally Nelson 0402-450 610, nelsonsally59@gmail.com
Combined Probus Club of Belmont Central meets at 10am on the second Wednesday of every month at Waurn Ponds Hotel. New members and visitors welcome. Come and join the fun and all the different activities, fellowship and friendship offered. The next meeting is Wednesday July 13.
■ Secretary, 0417-555 547
Combined Probus Club of Hamlyn Heights meets at 10am on the second Thursday of the month, at the Bowls Club, 200 McCurdy Road, Herne Hill. New members and visitors welcome.
■ Noel, 0425 706 339
The Combined Probus Club of Geelong East meets on Monday July 18 at 10am at the East Geelong Uniting Church, corner Boundary and Ormond Roads. Guest speaker is Dale Fuller, who is going to talk about the Otway Ark Project and fox control. Visitors are very welcome.
■ Malcolm, 0419376380.
Geelong Amateur Radio Club
Meets at its club house in Storrer Street, East Geelong, every Friday at 7.30 pm and Wednesday at 2pm. The club, in its 75th year, has 50 members and provides training for those wishing to get their amateur radio licence as well as providing presentations on all facets of Amateur Radio.
■ vk3atl.org, Peter 0407-096 163
Games
Scrabble, Chess, board games or cards. Thursdays 2pm to 4.30pm at All Saints’ Parish Hall, 113 Noble St, Newtown. All welcome. Bring your set or just yourself. Afternoon tea provided.
■ Dinah, 0418 547753
Dance
Music supplied by Charles Pedder, supper provided, door prize and raffle. Globe Theatre, Winchelsea, Saturday July 9, 8pm to 11.30pm, cost $10.
■ Maureen King, 0409-253 188 or Charlie Hartup 0419-501 032.
Choir
Coryule Chorus, the Bellarine’s popular community choir, will present a Winter Concert on Thursday
June 30 at 2pm at St James Church Hall Drysdale featuring songs from around the world as well as songs to highlight the choir’s call for a more peaceful world.
Entry donation of $5 includes afternoon tea.
Geelong Numismatic Society
Meeting venue: Uniting Church, 46 Thompson St Belmont. Upcomming meeting dates: July 22, August 26, September 23, October 28, Novemeber 25. Meetings start at 7pm, doors open 6.30pm.
