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 Thursdays 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
Grovedale and Torquay activities for elderly people looking to socialise and learn something new with mindfulness and meditation on Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Painting, dancing, computers, talks, dog grooming and language groups offered.
■ Jean, 5264 7484
Leopold Ballroom Dancing
Saturdays from 8pm to 11.30pm, at Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Highway. Entry $10 including supper. Music by Ben Costanzo.
■ 0400 500 402
Book sale
Uniting Church book sale Friday February 3 and Saturday February 4 at Uniting Barwon Grovedale site (272 Torquay Road, corner Reserve and Torquay Roads) between 10am and 2pm. All books $1.
Geelong Dragon Boat Club
Paddle at Eastern Beach Sundays at 9am and Tuesdays 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
Line dancing
Kardinia Seniors Club, beginners class starts Wednesday, February 1, from 12.30pm, at 450 Moorabool Street, South Geelong.
■ Dianne, 0410 039 063
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, Geelong West Town Hall, 7pm-9pm, $5.
Rock ‘n roll dance lessons, Geelong West Town Hall, starting February 2, beginners 7pm, intermediate 8pm, $12.partner not required – fully rotational.
Monthly dance nights, Club Italia, Moolap, first Saturday of month, live band, trybooking.com
■ 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 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 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
Carpet bowls
Leopold Hall 805-809 Bellarine Highway, Leopold on Wednesday and Friday from 1pm to 3.15pm. Admission: $4, includes afternoon tea.
■ 0400 500 402
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
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.
Belmont Combined Probus
Meets at 10am first Monday of the month (except January) in the function room of Geelong RSL, 50 Barwon Heads Road, Belmont. 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.
■ 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
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 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. 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
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 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
Barefoot bowls
Geelong Bowls Club, Sommers St Belmont, 6pm on February 9,16, 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23. Form a team of three or come on your own. Snacks provided. Cost $10 per night.
Free coaching Saturday mornings 9.30am. Bowls provided.
■ Greg, 5241 4606 or Russ, 0418-172 316
