Christmas Fair
Christ Church Geelong, corner Moorabool and McKillop Streets, Friday 25 November, 4pm-7pm. Christmas gifts, decorations, baked goods, produce and raffle.
Orchid Show
Christ Church Geelong, corner Moorabool and McKillop Streets, Sunday November 6, 10am-4pm. Entry $4 includes morning and afternoon tea. Orchid and plant sales.
Art & clock exhibition
Art on Time, 81 Bailey St, Belmont, Saturday November 19 and Sunday November 20, 10am-6pm.
■ Dave 0402-941 943
Christian Singles
Saturday November 12 – dinner 5pm at Pondok Nasi Bakar. Book by 11 November.
■ 0414-232 491
Book sale
Uniting Barwon Grovedale site, 272 Torquay Rd, 10am-2pm, November 4-5. A great range of new and old stock to browse through and all books are only $1.
Barefoot bowls
Geelong Bowls Club, Belmont commencing at 6pm on November 10 and 17. Form a team of three or come on your own. Snacks provided during and after games as well as a raffle and prizes. No experience or equipment necessary.
■ Greg 5241 4606, Russ 0418-172 316
Bareena Bowling Club, Newtown Friday twilights starting 6pm. $13 covers bowls and BBQ. Drinks at Crackerjack bar prices.
■ John 0419-563 199
Geelong Jukebox Rockers
Rockin’ Daddys, Club Italia, Moolap, November 12, 7.30pm-11.30pm.
■ 0432-503 997, geelongjukeboxrockers.com
Geelong Regional Libraries
Two day literary event for writers and readers, featuring 26 local authors and writers from across Geelong and western Victoria. With 13 events scheduled across November 18-19. Writers workshops, panel discussions and author conversations at Geelong Library and Heritage Centre.
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 6.45 start. Dinner fee applies. RSVP essential. Meetings include guest speakers, information sharing and project planning. The club will hold its third Annual Walk Against Family Violence on Friday 25 November to start the 16 Days of Activism.
■ zontageelong.org.au or zontaclubgeelong@yahoo.com.au
Ballroom dancing
Geelong Ballroom 7.30pm to 10.15pm – 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. BYO drinks and a plate to share on your table.
■ 5278 9740 or geelongballroomdc.com.au/
Dancer’s Club Geelong ballroom dancing every Wednesday 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 Hall, 168 Main St, Elliminyt (2km south of Colac). Third Saturday of the month, 8pm to 11.30pm. $10 entry and a plate to share, music by CD, a fun night for all.
■ John 0403-903 809 to confirm dance is on
Geelong Numismatic Society
Uniting Church, 46 Thompson Street, Belmont. Upcoming meeting November 25. Meetings start at 7pm, doors open 6.30pm.
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. Open rehearsal to learn a Christmas carol to perform a four-part a cappella harmony so that you can perform at the family and friends Christmas Concert in December. Open rehearsal 7.30pm on Monday 7 November at Western Heights Uniting Church hall, 31 Douglass St, Herne Hill.
■ contact@geelongharmony.com.au or 0406-666 737
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
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 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
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
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.
Probus meets
■ Malcolm 0419-376 380
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
Combined Probus Club of Geelong Eas
Meets every third Monday of the month at East Geelong Uniting Church, corner Boundary and Ormond Roads at 10am. Enjoy the fellowship and join in the activities and also hear interesting and informative guest speakers. Visitors are welcome.
■ 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, 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 welcome.
■ 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.
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
