Community calendar

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Plant sale

Monday September 5 from 11am to 2pm at Eastern Hub Courtyard, 285a McKillop Street, East Geelong. A fundraiser for the Geelong Day VIEW Club. All proceeds to The Smith Family.

Sing

Geelong Harmony Chorus’ open rehearsal, rehearsing a four-part a cappella harmony from 12.30pm to 1.30pm Saturday September 3 at Geelong Library & Heritage Centre, Little Malop Street, Geelong. Bookings and entry fee not required.

Christian singles

Saturday September 10 – 6.30pm dinner at La Porchetta, 39 Malop Street, Geelong. Book by 8 September.

■ Cheryl 0418-672 570

Book sale

The Uniting Barwon book sale will now be held on the first Friday and Saturday of the month.

The next book sale is Friday September 2 and Saturday September 3 at the Uniting Barwon Grovedale site (272 Torquay Road, corner of Reserve and Torquay Roads) between 10am and 2pm. A great range of new and old stock to browse through and all books are only $1.

Vintage machinery

Bellarine Vintage Machinery Group restores and runs vintage farm machinery, tractors, steam engines etc. Vintage Rally is at Portarlington Recreation Reserve Sunday September 25. Admission$10, family $20, under 14 free.

■ Graeme 0408-524 067

Ballroom dancing

Geelong Ballroom 7.30pm to 10.15pm – (no formal supper), corner of Bayview Parade and Carey Street, Hamlyn Heights every Saturday evening for ballroom dancing with wonderful music hosts. Entry $10. Five or six brackets of music, six dances per bracket, with a short break in between. Bring your own drinks, a plate to share on your table and get ready to have a great night.

■ 5278 9740 or geelongballroomdc.com.au/

Geelong Numismatic Society

Meets at Uniting Church, 46 Thompson Street, Belmont. Upcoming meeting dates: September 23, October 28, November 25. Meetings start at 7pm, doors open 6.30pm.

junr101@hotmail.com

Athletics

Athletics Chilwell invites athletes of all abilities and standards aged from U14 to veterans for the upcoming track and field season. Competition is held on Saturday afternoons at Landy Field. Coaches available.

■ Mary McDonald 5229 3920 or 0490-549 740

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@geelongharmony.com.au or 0406-666 737

Free Hearing Checks

Available at Amplifon Geelong, Leopold, Waurn Ponds or Corio clinics. Walk ins available, or phone to book.

■ 1800 704 189

Geelong Jukebox Rockers

Monday social nights at Geelong West town hall 7-9pm, $3 entry. Thursday dance block lessons for beginners and intermediate at Geelong West town hall 7-8pm and 8-9pm, $12. Monthly dinner dance at Club Italia. Membership initial $20, annually $10.

■ 0432-503 997

Geelong Welsh Ladies Choir

Small ladies choir who require no knowledge of the Welsh language. Meet on Wednesday evenings at 7pm at St Luke’s, Highton to help each other sing in Welsh and English.

■ 0413-406 433 or welshladieschoir.com.au

Cards

Wanted, card sharp partners to play the game of Bolivia on Sunday afternoons and evenings. For venue email Ingrid, who is house-bound.

griddlepop@hotmail.com

International Harvester Choir

Can you sing in the shower? No auditions. Meets 1.30pm Mondays at Uniting Church, 31 Noble Street, Newtown.

■ Tim 0412-191 971

Sing Australia Geelong Choir

The choir meets every Wednesday 7.30-9.30pm at Senior Citizens Centre, 52 Thomson Street, 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 Tuesdays at Leopold Hill Hall.

■ Jane 0481-126 022 or Andrew 0408-369 446

Geelong Anglers Club

The Geelong Anglers Club meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm, at 9 Yuille Street, Geelong West. The club runs monthly fishing competitions, both in-club and inter-club.

■ 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.

■ 5251 3529

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 Street, Geelong West and 1pm on third Monday of the month at Belmont Library, 163 High Street, Belmont.

■ Julie 0438-270 549

Grovedale Seniors

Indoor bowls, Monday 1- 3 pm; gentle exercise, Tuesday 9-9.45 am; cards (Euchre), Tuesday 1-3pm; bingo, Thursday 1-3pm. All events held at Grovedale Community Hub, 45 Heyers Road, Grovedale.

■ Julie 0419-549 521

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 like minded players. Cost of $20 annually and coffee included. 102 The Terrace, Ocean Grove.

■ Lyn 5256 2540

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) 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.

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.

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 0407-296 958

Scrabble club

Geelong Scrabble Club has a new home. The group now meets at Christ Church 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

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.

■ 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. Meetings at Clifton Springs Golf Club for lunch on the fourth Friday of each month.

■ Margaret 0431-636 090

Geelong Day VIEW Club holds a lunch meeting on the first Monday monthly from 11am at Eastern Hub, East Geelong. The group fundraises and supports students on The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program. Friendship to all and help those in need.

geelongdayview@gmail.com

Probus meets

Belmont Combined Probus Club

Meets at 10am first Monday of the month (except January) in the function room of Geelong RSL, 50 Barwon Heads Road, Belmont 3216. New members and visitors welcome. Friendship, interesting speakers, lunch after meetings, dine outs, Mahjong and varied outings.

■ Pam 5243 4042

Grovedale Marshall Probus

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.

■ Anne 0425-356 973

Ocean Grove men’s Probus

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

Grovedale East Ladies Probus

The Ladies Probus Club of Grovedale East meets at 10am on the fourth Monday of each month at the Waurn Ponds Hotel, Waurn Ponds.

■ Sally Nelson 0402-450 610 or nelsonsally59@gmail.com

Belmont Central Combined Probus

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. Guest speaker for next meeting on September 14 is a representative of the Department of Disability, Ageing and Specialised Health.

■ 0417-555 547

Hamlyn Heights Combined Probus

Meets at 10am on the second Thursday of the month, at the Bowls Club, 200 McCurdy Road, Herne Hill.

■ Noel 0425-706 339

Waurn Ponds Combined Probus

Combined Probus Club of Waurn Ponds meets at 10am on the fourth Wednesday of the month with many interest groups meeting regularly throughout the month. Maximum 100 members.

probussouthpacific.org/microsites/waurn

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.

nvk3atl.org or Peter 0407-096 163

Games

Scrabble, Chess, board games or cards. Thursdays 2pm to 4.30pm at All Saints’ Parish Hall, 113 Noble Street, Newtown. All welcome. Bring your set or just yourself. Afternoon tea provided.

■ Dinah 0418-547753

Book club

Leopold/Wallington CAE book club meets second Tuesday each month 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Very friendly group. New members most welcome.

■ Shirley 0488-055 969