Wangaratta Senior Citizens Club will 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. Breakfast will be held at the Quality Hotel Wangaratta Gateway on Friday from 8am. Social event next Wednesday, 10 December will be bingo from 1.30pm at the clubrooms. * Wangaratta Newcomers will not be meeting in December 2025 or January 2026. The group's next get-together will be at Intermezzo Café on Thursday, 5 February from 2pm to 3.30pm. Join the group in February for a cuppa, a chat and to meet some new people. For more information, phone Susan on 0412 497 183 or Ann on 0435 275 864. * Veteran and family morning tea is held monthly at the Wangaratta RSL, with the group's next catch-up on Tuesday, 9 December from 10am to 11.30am with a Christmas theme . All current and ex-serving personnel and families are welcome, for transport or further information contact 0447 217 768. * The next gathering of the Oxley Garden Group will be held at Steven and Gaye Loechel's garden at 12 Bartley Street, Moyhu on Thursday, 11 December from 10am. Please bring bulbs, cuttings, plants, etc to swap and share. BYO cup, chair and a small plate to share, all welcome. For further details, phone Gaye on 0467 323 144. * 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. * Wangaratta Old Time/New Vogue Dancing is held every Tuesday from 7pm to 10pm at the CWA Hall in Templeton Street. Admission $10, please bring a plate of supper to share. Entry includes raffle ticket and lucky door prize. Phone 0431 190 630 for details. * Inner Wheel Wangaratta meets at Old Town 'n' Country Tavern on the second Tuesday of each month from 6.30pm for a 7pm meeting. For more information, phone Dale on 0418 469 755. * Wangaratta Al–Anon Family Group meets on Tuesdays from 1.30pm to 3pm in 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. * Lifeball is held each Tuesday from 1pm at the Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre. Phone 0412 749 475 for more information about this non-contact game of netball. The season starts in February and ends in late November. * 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 by emailing wangfamhs@gmail.com or phoning 0474 443 626. * 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. * Wangaratta Men's Shed offers an outlet for men who would like to build friendships, support community projects, share knowledge, learn new skills and improve health. All are welcome to drop in and look around, and speak with current members. The shed is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 9am and 3pm at the livestock complex in Shanley Street. * Parkinson's Disease Support Group meets each Friday at the Wangaratta RSL for coffee at 10am, with those who are able meeting at the main entrance at 9.30am for a 30-minute walk prior to coffee. Contact Dave James on 0409 011 953 or Ros Taylor on 0429 624 844. * The Cancer Council Victoria Wangaratta Volunteer Group meets on the first Monday of the month at the Town and Country Tavern meeting room at 1.30pm. * Wangaratta Table Tennis Social Group is held every Tuesday from 10am to 12 noon, at the Showgrounds table tennis pavilion. All ages and abilities welcome, bats and balls provided. Entry fee $2. For details phone Maxine on 0403 209 857. * 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. * Wangaratta Concert Band rehearses on Mondays from 6.45pm to 9pm in the Ed Tippett Pavilion at Wareena Park in Swan Street. New players welcome. Contact Helen on 0401021448. * 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. * 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. * 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. * 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. * 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. * Blokes Time Out conducts regular gatherings and activities on the third Saturday of the month. For details, visit gritandresilience@wangaratta.vic.gov.au * 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. * 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. * 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. * 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. * 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. * 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. * 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. * 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. * Come and play mahjong at the Wangaratta RSL on Thursdays from 11am. Beginners welcome. Contact Jan on 0429 166 016. * 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 * Wangaratta Artists Society Inc provides a supportive environment for local artists to work on their projects, welcoming beginners to experienced individuals. For more information, contact Robyn on 0412 291 066. * Come and try croquet at the Wangaratta Croquet Club, 46 Ryan Avenue. Equipment and instruction provided. Phone Susan Fischer on 0417 217 009. * 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. * To include your group‘s activities in this listing, email the details to skerwin@nemedia.com.au
