Easter Services
Manifold Heights Baptist Church, corner Volum and Shannon Ave, Manifold Heights.
Good Friday 10am and Easter Sunday 10am.
■Yvonne 0407-577 916
Dance
Life Activities Club [Geelong Inc] arvo tea dance every Thursday, Belmont Pavilion 2pm to 4pm. $5 entry.
■Val 5251 3529
ADFAS Geelong
April 3 lecture at Newcomb Hall, 82 Wilsons Rd, 10.20am and 6pm. Sylvia Sagona presents: ’The Wallace Collection’, home to one of the most significant ensembles of fine and decorative arts in the world.
■0427-342 213, adfas.org.au/societies/geelong
In The Cockpit
Hosted by Corio Bay Lions Club and partnered with the Royal Geelong Yacht Club to provide the vision impaired and blind the chance to sail on Corio Bay on April 2.
■Elaine, geelongcoriobay.vic@lions.org.au
Environment Learning
Guided tour of CoGG Composting site in Anakie. Part of a series of activities organised by Rotary to highlight individual acts to protect the future. Saturday April 15, 10am-noon, $5. Limited numbers. Complimentary bus from Geelong CBD. Bookings essential: trybooking.com/events/eventlist/eventListingAccount/environment
■0438-826 610
Ballroom dance
Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Hwy, Leopold on Saturday April 1, 8pm-11.30pm. Admission $10 includes supper. Music by Ben Costanzo.
■0400-500 402
Carpet Bowls
Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Highway Leopold, on Wednesday and Friday each week, 1pm to 3.15pm. $4 Admission and includes afternoon tea.
■0400-500 402
Winchelsea Old Time Dance
Dance at the Winchelsea Globe Theatre on 17 Willis Street. Dances held every second Saturday of the month from 8pm to 11.30pm. Cost: $10. Country supper, door prize and raffle included. No dance Easter Saturday. Next dance May 13.
■ Maureen, 0409-253 188 or Ray, 0438-830 638
Geelong Amateur Radio Club
Meets at Storrer Street Clubhouse, Geelong, Wednesdays 1.30pm to 4pm and Fridays at 6.30pm. All licensed and aspiring Radio ’Hams’ welcome to attend social and technical presentations.
■ Robert, 0438 409 979, or vk3atl.org
Geelong’s Soroptimist International
Service club for women and girls, every second Tuesday of the month from 6pm at the Belmont RSL. New members welcome.
■ 0455-835 691, or geelong@siswp.com
GROW
Recover and maintain mental health through free face to face and online groups on Mondays from 7pm at 284 Latrobe Tce, Newtown, Fridays from 12.30pm at Vines Rd Community Centre, Hamlyn Heights, and Online Zoom Groups from 7pm Tuesdays.
■ grow.org.au, or 1800 558 268
U3A
Geelong, Wednesdays 11am, and Torquay, Thursdays 10am, mindfulness and meditation sessions.
■ Jean, 5264 7484
Geelong Dragon Boat Club
Paddle at Barwon River, Saturdays at 9am and Wednesdays at 5pm. Register for a Dragon Pass to join for one month free, no obligation.
■ revolutionise.com.au/geelongdragons
Zonta Club of Geelong
Meets monthly for dinner on the first Wednesday of the month between February and December at Capri Receptions, Pakington Street, Geelong West, at 6.30pm for a 6.45pm start. Dinner fee applies. RSVP essential. Meetings include guest speakers, information sharing and project planning.
■ zontageelong.org.au, or zontaclubgeelong@yahoo.com.au
Highton Seniors
Community Centre, 84 Barrabool Rd, Highton. Cards Wednesday 12.30-3pm. All welcome.
■ Joy 0428-145 138
Line dancing
Kardinia Seniors Club, beginners class from 12.30pm every Wednesday, at 450 Moorabool Street, South Geelong.
■ Dianne, 0410 -39 063
Geelong ballroom dancing
Saturdays from 7.30pm to 10.15pm, at the corner of Bayview Parade and Carey Street, Hamlyn Heights. Entry: $10. Five or six brackets of music, six dances per bracket. BYO drinks and a plate to share.
■ 5278 9740, or geelongballroomdc.com.au
Dancer’s Club
Ballroom dancing every Wednesday, from 7.30pm to 10.30pm, at Leopold Hall, Bellarine Highway. Cost: $6, includes light supper. Old-time, New vogue, Latin. Visitors welcome.
■ Russ, 5250 1937
Elliminyt ballroom dancing
Elliminyt Hall, 168 Main Street, Elliminyt (2km south of Colac). Third Saturday of the month, 8pm to 11.30pm. Entry: $10 and a plate to share. Music by CD, a fun night for all.
■ John, 0403 903 809 to confirm dance is on
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
Spiritual discussion
To discuss books and Youtube videos from Wayne Dyer, Ekhart Toole, moving up to works from the East Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads. Meet at Grovedale Neighbourhood House, 45 Heyers Road, Grovedale on Wednesdays 7pm to 9pm, starting February 1. Cost: $2.50 a week room hire.
■ Tracey, 0418 320 537
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
Geelong Jukebox Rockers
Monday social nights, Club Italia, Moolap, 7pm-9pm, $5.
Monthly dance nights, Club Italia, Moolap, first Saturday of month, live band, trybooking.com. Next dance April 1 featuring Who Was That Cat.
■ 0432-503 997, jukeboxrockers@gmail.com
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 country dancing classes
GOG Scottish Country Dance classes 7.30pm Tuesdays at Leopold Hill Hall, $5. No partner needed, just comfy casual clothing and flat shoes.
■ Jane 0481 126 022, or Barbara 0419-511 781
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
Afternoon tea dance
Geelong Ballroom, Hamlyn Heights, Wednesday 2-4pm. Bring a plate, coffee and tea supplied. $5 per person and door prizes .
■ Annmarie 0408448752
Stamps
Geelong Philatelic Society Inc is welcoming visitors. Meetings at 7pm first Saturday of the month at Virginia Todd Community Hall, 9-15 Clarence Street, Geelong West and 1pm 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 six players adjust to any number and you will enjoy the friendship of like minded players. Cost of $20 annually and coffee included. At 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, 0402963 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
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 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
Cards
Wanted: card sharp partners to play the game of Bolivia on Thursday evenings. For venue email Ingrid.
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. 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
Drysdale Day VIEW
Supporting The Smith Family for fun and friendship while supporting disadvantaged
Students. Meetings at Portarlington Golf Club for lunch on the fourth Friday of each month.
■ Margaret, 0431-636 090
Geelong Day VIEW
Meets on the first Monday monthly from 11am at Eastern Hub, East Geelong.
Leopold VIEW
New members welcome. Meetings second Tuesday of each month at Leopold Sportsmans’ Club at 10.30am.
■ leopold.viewclub@gmail com
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.
■ 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
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
Combined Probus Club of Geelong East
Meets every third Monday of the month at East Geelong Uniting Church, corner Boundary and Ormond Roads at 10am.
■ Malcolm, 0419 376 380
Belmont Combined Probus
Meets at 10am on the first Monday of the month at Geelong RSL. Friendship, interesting guest speakers, lunch, dine outs, mahjong and varied outings. New members and visitors welcome.
■ Pamela, 03 5243 4042, or probusclubofbelmont@outlook.com
Games
Scrabble, Chess, board games or cards. Thursdays 2pm to 4.30pm at All Saints’ Parish Hall, 113 Noble Street, Newtown. 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.
■ Shirley, 0488 055 969
Singing
Bellbrae Singing for Fun, 6-8pm at Bellbrae Hall, February 17, May 19, August 18, November 17.
■ Facebook: Bellbrae Singing for Fun
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
Mindfulness
Grovedale Mindfulness & Meditation, weekly lessons and discussions, Wednesdays 11am at Grovedale U3A. Thursdays 10am Torquay. $60 per yearly course
■ Jean 5264 7484
