WANGARATTA Senior Citizens Club members are tricycling at Apex Park from 1.30pm today, April 30 (BYO chair). The club will also host indoor carpet bowls on Thursday from 1pm, cards (500) on Friday from 1.30pm, indoor carpet bowls on Monday from 1pm and cards (500) and hoy on Tuesday from 1.30pm, all in the clubrooms or the adjoining St Patrick's supper room. There will be breakfast at the Quality Hotel Wangaratta Gateway on Friday from 8am. oooo WANGARATTA Garden Club's general meeting will be held on Thursday, 1 May from 1pm at the Seventh Day Adventist Church Hall in Phillipson Street. There will be exhibits on display, a small stall and afternoon tea. The special effort for this month is a vase or container of coloured foliage. Everyone is welcome. Oooo WANGARATTA Newcomers will hold their next gathering on Thursday, May 1 from 2pm to 3.30pm at Intermezzo Café. Join the group for a cuppa, a chat, and to meet some new people. For more information, phone Susan on 0412 497 183, Joy on 0401 843 815 or Ann on 0435 275 864. Oooo WANGARATTA West Artisans Market will be held at St Michael's Anglican Church in O'Leary Street on Saturday, May 3 from 9am to 1pm. The market will feature hand-crafted items, fresh produce, plants, home-baked cakes, morning tea options and coffee van, along with a barbecue and 'curry corner' (gluten-free and vegetarian options). There will be activities for children during the market. For more information, visit the wangwestanglicans Facebook page or email artisanmarket@wangarattawestanglican.org.au oooo THE Cancer Council Victoria Wangaratta Volunteer Group meets on the first Monday afternoon of the month at the Town and Country Tavern meeting room at 1.30pm. Next meeting is Monday, 5 May at 1.30pm. Everyone welcome. oooo WANGARATTA Old Time/New Vogue Dancing is held every Tuesday from 7pm to 10pm at the CWA Hall in Templeton Street. Admission is $10, please bring a plate of supper to share. Entry also includes raffle ticket and lucky door prize. Phone 0431 190 630 for more information. Oooo WANGARATTA Keenagers Table Tennis competition is held at the Wangaratta Showgrounds each Monday and Thursday from 8am. New players welcome, morning tea provided (BYO cup). Contact Maureen O'Keefe 0409 215 881. oooo CONNECTING Community Café runs during school terms on Thursdays from 10am to 11am at Intermezzo Café. Learn what's happening in the community, meet others and have a place to drop in, have a cuppa and chat. For more information, contact Open Door Neighbourhood House on 5721 9175. Oooo CENTRE Quilters Circle meets on the second Thursday of each month from 10am in the Uniting Church Hall in Rowan Street. New members welcome, current members are willing to share their expertise and skills. BYO lunch. Contact Wendy on 5722 4415 or Leonie on 0403 226 129. Oooo PANGERANG Ukes and More meets each Thursday from 5.30pm at Pangerang Community Hub. Cost is $5, and any instruments, as well as voices, are welcome. Enquiries to 0407 311 899. Oooo THE North Eastern branch of the Embroiderers Guild of Victoria meets every fourth Tuesday at the Masonic Lodge in Appin St, Wangaratta. Beginners and experienced embroiderers welcome from 9.30am. Contact Jen on 0407 560562. Oooo SATURDAY Quilters meets on the first Saturday of each month from 9.30am in the Wangaratta Small Bore Rifle Club rooms off the river end of College Street. Beginner and experienced members welcome. Contact Frances on 0417 158 220. oooo WANGARATTA Table Tennis Social Group is held every Tuesday from 10 am to 12 noon, at the Showgrounds table tennis pavilion. All ages and abilities are welcome, with coaching for new players. Free tea and coffee. Entry fee $2. For more information phone Maxine on 0403 209 857. Oooo FREE weekly weight loss park classes are held during school terms on Mondays at 9.30am on Barr Reserve Oval 1 (Bill O'Callaghan Oval). Those taking part are advised to allow 90 minutes for the social and fun class, with a 10 minute chat before and after the 50 minute session. For details or to join, text or call Dani on 0467 494 024. oooo WANGARATTA Toastmasters meet on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 6.45pm at The Centre in Chisholm Street. For more information, contact Joanne Howell on 0417 558 881. oooo OSTINATO Wangaratta and District Community Choir meets each Tuesday from 7pm to 9.30pm at the Log Cabin, corner Faithfull and Chisholm Streets, Wangaratta. New members welcome. Contact Helen on 0457 269278. Oooo LIFEBALL is held each Tuesday from 1pm on the basketball court at the Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre. Phone 0418 574 404 for more information about this non-contact game of netball. oooo WANGARATTA Sing Australia Group holds its weekly meetings each Wednesday from 7.30pm to 9pm at Purbrick Hall, next to Holy Trinity Cathedral. All welcome. For details, call Cheryl Hoysted on 0419 005 062. Oooo WANG Ukes meets on Tuesdays from 7pm to 8.30pm at the Masonic Lodge in Appin Street. All abilities welcome, phone 0407 311 899 for more information. Oooo WANGARATTA Orchid Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month from 6.30pm in St Patrick's supper room, off Ford Street. Meetings include flower shows and talks, and everyone is welcome. Phone Hans on 0428 119 737. Oooo GLENROWAN Indoor Carpet Bowls is held at Glenrowan Recreation Reserve Hall each Wednesday – arrive 12.45pm for 1pm start. The competition runs until 3.30pm-4pm, and is followed by afternoon tea. New players welcome. Phone Frank on 0409 662 462. oooo COME and play mahjong at the Wangaratta RSL on Thursdays from 11am. Beginners welcome. Contact Jan on 0429 166 016. Oooo WANGARATTA AL–Anon Family Group meets on Tuesdays from 1.30pm to 3pm at the backstage meeting room at St Patrick‘s Hall in Ford Street. If your life has been affected by someone else‘s drinking, this group may be for you. Contact David on 0403 552 950 or Bev on 0449 516 828, or phone 1300 252 666. Oooo PARKINSON'S Disease Support Group meets every Friday at the Wangaratta RSL for coffee at 10am. Those who are able meet at the main entrance at 9.30am for a 30-minute river walk prior to coffee. Contact Dave James on 0409 011 953 or Ros Taylor on 0429 624 844. Ooo CYCLING Without Age Wangaratta offers free tri–shaw rides to the elderly, and to people of any age with disabilities or reduced mobility. Phone 0418 387 089 or email cwawangaratta@gmail.com oooo WANGARATTA Artists Society Inc provides a supportive environment for local artists to work on their projects, welcoming beginners to experienced individuals. It hosts workshops led by experienced artists in various mediums throughout the year, and the studio is equipped to cater to artists and their artistic endeavours. For more information, contact Robyn on 0412 291 066. Oooo WANGARATTA Woodworkers Inc meet at the Wangaratta Showgrounds each Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 9am to 12 noon (closing earlier if no-one is present). The rooms are open on the first and third Wednesday of each month from 5pm to 7pm, and Sundays from 10am to 1pm. All welcome. Contact Bevan on 0437 196 118. Oooo WANGARATTA Family History Society opens each Thursday from 10am to 3pm in the local history room at the Wangaratta Library. Outside of these hours, assistance is available by appointment only by emailing wangfamhs@gmail.com or phoning 0474 443 626. Oooo COME and try croquet at the Wangaratta Croquet Club, 46 Ryan Avenue. Equipment and instruction provided. Phone Susan Fischer on 0417 217 009. Oooo WANGARATTA Symphony Orchestra meets each Tuesday from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at Wangaratta Baptist Church, 1 Sisely Avenue. Email wangsymphonyorchestra@gmail.com or call Wendie 0408 495065. Ooo WANGARATTA Concert Band rehearses on Mondays from 6.45pm to 9pm at the Avian Park Raceway Band Room in Newman Street. New players welcome, contact Helen on 0401 021 448. Oooo TRY croquet at the Wangaratta Lawn Tennis Club in Merriwa Park on Sunday mornings, Tuesday mornings and Thursday mornings. Equipment supplied, contact Anne on 0490 173 169. Oooo BLOKES Time Out conducts regular gatherings and activities on the third Saturday of the month. For details, visit gritandresilience@wangaratta.vic.gov.au Oooo TOPS weight supporting group meets at The Centre each Monday from 5pm to 6pm. Encouragement and company to support locals in managing their weight. Phone 0458 374 261. Oooo TO include your group‘s activities in this listing, email the details to skerwin@nemedia.com.au
