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 in Tara Court or the adjoining St Patrick's supper room. Breakfast will be held at the Quality Hotel Wangaratta Gateway from 8am on Friday, 5 September. Social activity next Wednesday, 10 September will be bingo from 1.30pm. Oooo Wangaratta Newcomers will hold their next gathering on Thursday, 4 September 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 Garden Club will hold its next meeting on Thursday, 4 September from 1pm in the Seventh Day Adventist Church hall in Phillipson Street. Along with a mini-show showcasing flowers and plants from members' gardens, there will also be a stall and afternoon tea. Special effort this month is a container/vase of bulbs. Visitors are welcome. Oooo St Patrick's Market in the Hall will be held on Saturday, 6 September from 9am to 1pm in St Patrick's Hall, Ford Street. Featuring 24 stalls, the market will offer hand-knitted and sewn items, embroidered goods, woodwork crafts, vintage/retro goods, candles, magnesium products and pottery, as well as a barbecue manned by the Wangaratta Woodchoppers, cake stall and free tea/coffee in Cuppa Corner. oooo The Wangaratta Royal Children's Hospital Ladies Auxiliary will hold a stall in the St Patrick's Hall market on Saturday, 6 September from 9am. The usual array of knitted goods, preserves, cakes and freshly-made lamingtons will be available. oooo Veteran and family morning tea is held at the Wangaratta RSL on the second Tuesday of each month, with the group's next catch-up on Tuesday, 9 September from 10am to 11.30am. All current and ex-serving personnel and families are welcome. For transport or further information, contact 0447 217 768. oooo Wangaratta Prostate Cancer Support Group will hold its next meeting at the North Eastern Hotel in Spearing Street from 7pm to 8pm on Wednesday, 10 September. Members and prospective members are welcome to come along earlier at 6pm for dinner prior to the meeting. Partners most welcome. For more information, phone Bill on 0408 552 768, Neil on 0427 214 856 or Frank on 0448 313 506. Oooo The next gathering of the Oxley Garden Group will be held at Diane Newton's garden at 3 Sawmill Lane, Moyhu on Thursday, 11 September, beginning at around 10am. Bring your own cup, chair and a plate to share. Also bring along bulbs, cuttings, etc to swap and share. All welcome. For details, phone Diane on 0408 279 364. 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 Wangaratta Table Tennis Social Group is held every Tuesday from 10am to 12 noon, at the Showgrounds table tennis pavilion. All ages and abilities are welcome, with bats and balls provided. Entry fee $2. For more information phone Maxine on 0403 209 857. Oooo 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. 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. oooo Wangaratta Men's Shed provides an outlet for men who would like to get more involved in building friendships, supporting community projects, sharing knowledge, learning new skills and improving health. It provides a range of activities for both working and retired men, including woodwork and metal work along with other social activities. 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. Oooo Parkinson's Disease Support Group meets every 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. 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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. 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 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 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 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 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 Come and try croquet at the Wangaratta Croquet Club, 46 Ryan Avenue. Equipment and instruction provided. Phone Susan Fischer on 0417 217 009. 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 To include your group‘s activities in this listing, email the details to skerwin@nemedia.com.au
