Community diary

SUNDAY, APRIL 26

7.30pm: ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, Baptist Church, 154 to 156 Tarcutta Street. Contact 1300 22 22 22 or www.wagga.aagroup.org.au.

MONDAY, APRIL 27

10am: WAGGA AND DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY’S open 10am to 4pm at 24 Tarakan Avenue, Ashmont. New members welcome. Contact Lyn on 6925 0319.
10am: BETTER HEARING AUSTRALIA, lip-reading classes and hearing management. Contact 6922 1197 or 6931 7446.
10am: WAGGA MULTIPLE BIRTH ASSOCIATION meets every second Monday at the Rivercity Hall on Lake Albert Road. The group provided a supportive and social environment for parents, families and carers of twins, triplets and quads. Contact Simone on 0419 976 700 or wwmba@hotmail.com.
10.30am: GROW meets at the mental health unit, Wagga Base Hospital. GROW is a 12-step group offering friendship, support and help in the area of mental health. Contact 1800 558 268 or visit www.grow.org.au.
10.30am: DROP-IN CENTRE open each weekday at the Wesley Complex, 21 Johnston Street for light lunches, tea and coffee. All very welcome.
11am: WAGGA RAIL HERITAGE ASSOCIATION MUSEUM, on the railway station platform. Various railway artefacts and enhanced historic photos are on display. Admission by gold coin donation. Contact Phil on 0421 590 252.
Noon: WAGGA SOCIAL SLIMMERS meet at the Commercial Club, Gurwood Street. Weigh-in from noon; meeting 1pm. Contact Edith on 6931 4403.
Noon: AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS is a support group for families and friends where there is a problem with drinking alcohol in the home. Meetings are held each Monday at St Pauls Church on the corner of Fernleigh Road and Mitchelmore Street. Contact Judy on 0407 351 884.
3.30pm: TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS, Uniting Church, Johnson Street from 3.30pm to 4.30pm. Cost $5. Learn to 12 moves of the tai chi for arthritis form as taught by Dr Paul Lam. Contact Lorraine on 0412 303 245 or 6926 3203.
6pm: ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, Women’s meeting, Anglican Church Hall, Corner Mitchelmore Street and Fernleigh Road, (hall around the back). Contact 1300 22 22 22 or www.wagga.aagroup.org.au.
6pm WAGGA SCOUTS (GLENFIELD) scouts session takes place Monday between 6.30pm and 8pm. Contact Aileen Cooke on 6922 3723.
7pm: CANTILENA SINGERS new members night. If you love to sing, why not join the Cantilena Singers Wagga. We are inviting new members to come along and sing with our choir. Find pleasure with us on Monday evenings for two hours at the Riverina Conservatorium of Music at 7pm. There will be supper afterwards.
7.30pm: NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: At the Calvary Drug and Alcohol Centre, 1 Emblem Street.
7.30pm: WAGGA WAGGA MODEL RAILROADERS INC. meets every Monday at 7.30pm at hall, corner Dobney and Veale streets. Visitors welcome. Contact Graeme Hearn on 6920 3726.

TUESDAY, APRIL 28

9am: WAGGA DEMONSTRATION GARDEN is open on shaw Street every Tuesday until noon. Come, dig in and learn more gardening skills while working with local community groups. Contact Kerri on 0429 386 429.
10am: TANDA PLACE CRAFT and FRIENDSHIP GROUP meets every Tuesday at Pilgrim Uniting Church, Tanda Place Glenfield, next to Aldi until noon. All welcome. Contact Ellen on 6922 4806.
10am: WAGGA PATCHWORK AND QUILTERS GROUP meets at the ARCC hall on Tarcutta Street until 4pm on first, third, fourth and fifth Tuesdays and every Thursday. Contact Norma on 6922 3393 or Anne on 6922 6404.
10.30am: DROP-IN CENTRE open each weekday at the Wesley Complex, 21 Johnston Street for light lunches, tea and coffee. All very welcome.
12.30pm: ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, RCD&A Centre, corner Meurant and Emblem street. Contac 1300 22 22 22 or www.wagga.aagroup.org.au.
1pm: WAGGA AND DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY open from 1pm to 4pm for research at 24 Tarakan Avenue, Ashmont. New members welcome. Contact Lyn on 6925 0319.
1pm: The RIVERINA WOODWORKERS CLUB meets every Tuesday until 4pm in their club rooms at the Botanic Gardens, Wagga. Come along and learn how to develop skills and produce items using lathes and other woodworking equipment. Contact 0418 624 161.
7pm: ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, Anglican Church Hall, corner Mitchelmore Street and Fernleigh Road, (hall around the back). Contact 1300 22 22 22 or www.wagga.aagroup.org.au.
7pm: NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: At the Calvary Drug and Alcohol Centre, 1 Emblem Street.
7pm: WAGGA WAGGA AND DISTRICT HIGHLAND PIPE BAND meets each Tuesday night, 7pm at the Band Hall, Wagga Beach. Learners most welcome. Contact wwdhpb@gmail.com or Bob Scott 69262305.
7pm: SOCIAL TABLE TENNIS, PCYC until 9pm. All ages and standards welcome. Phone 0435 890 921.
7.30pm: SING AUSTRALIA Wagga meets at the Uniting Church, Johnston Street. Go to www.singaustralia.com.au.

WEDNESDAY, April 29

9am: WAGGA DEMONSTRATION GARDEN is open on Shaw Street every Wednesday until noon for its pizza day. Bring some dough and the children and make some delicious food. A good chance to meet other parents and community groups. Contact Kerri on 0429 386 429.
9am: The GUNDAGAI RAILWAY MUSEUM is open seven days a week from 9am to 5pm. Cost is a $2 donation which goes towards helping preserve the site. Visit gundagairailwaymuseum.wordpress.com.
9am: THE ROCK MENS SHED meet every Wednesday at 9am until 3pm. All are welcome. Contact 0427 005 158.
10am: THE SALVATION ARMY WOMEN’S LEAGUE is a women’s fellowship group with a Christian focus. They meet weekly and enjoy a range of activities. Contact Joan on 6922 1234 or the Salvation Army Office on 6921 7895.
10am: RAAF WAGGA HERITAGE CENTRE is open from until 4pm. The centre showcases the history of the RAAF and its significance to the Riverina. Admission is free. Volunteers welcome. Contact Cal Lippiatt on 6937 4103.
10am: Come to STORYTIME at the library and discover the wonderful world of literature with stories, rhymes, songs and craft for preschoolers, and every now and then maybe even a guinea pig. Sessions held weekly for 0 to five year olds (excluding school holidays).
10.30am: DROP-IN CENTRE opens at Wesley Uniting Church, Johnston Street. Tea or coffee available. All welcome.
10.30am: WAGGA HANDWEAVERS AND SPINNERS GROUP meets at the ARCC Hall on Tarcutta Street. Contact 6922 3539.
11am: Come to STORYTIME at the library and discover the wonderful world of literature with stories, rhymes, songs and craft for preschoolers, and every now and then maybe even a guinea pig. Sessions held weekly for 0 to five year olds (excluding school holidays).
11.15am: THE COFFEE DROP, Wednesdays, 9.15am to 11.15am at the , Ashmont Baptist Church, 17 Malta Crescent (beside Ashmont Oval). All free, drop in and join us for morning tea, cake and a great friendly atmosphere. Meet people and be in a safe warming environment. Open every Wednesday except School Holidays.
Noon: OLD TIME NEW VOGUE DANCING at Glenfield Park Scout Hall Dalman Parkway. Practice noon to 1pm. Dancing 1pm to 4pm. New members welcome. $4 entry includes tea/coffee and biscuits. Contact Carolyn on 6931 1912 or Peter on 6971 8489.
2pm: WAGGA RIVERINA LAPIDARY CLUB INC at 7 Small Street, Wagga invites you to drop in to the clubroom during a session and see what they do and how they do it until 9pm. Activities include wire-wrapping, silversmithing, faceting, cutting, and polishing gemstones and rocks. Contact Cheryl Lynch on 6933 1112.
6.30pm WAGGA SCOUTS (GLENFIELD) cub session takes place on Wednesday between 6.30pm and 8pm. Contact Aileen Cooke on 6922 3723.
7pm: CHORALE FRANCAISE DE WAGGA is a group which sings in French at the Riverina Conservatorium of Music on Wednesday nights at 7pm.Anyone with a love of singing and French should contact Sally Burns 0427 538 377 or sburns@rivconmusic.org.au or Sally Taylor on 0428 226 803 or dr_greengrass@hotmail.com.
7.30pm: ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, Anglican Church Hall, corner Mitchelmore Street and Fernleigh Road, (hall around the back). Contact 1300 22 22 22 or www.wagga.aagroup.org.au.

THURSDAY, APRIL 30

10am: WAGGA PATCHWORK AND QUILTERS GROUP meets at the ARCC hall on Tarcutta Street until 4pm on first, third, fourth and fifth Tuesdays and every Thursday. Contact Norma on 6922 3393 or Anne on 6922 6404.
10am: CRAFT AT KINGS CHURCH is held each Thursday, during the school term, from 10am to 3pm at Kings Church. Bring along your lunch. The craft sessions are not only for people who can already do craft, but for those people wishing to learn in a helpful environment. Contact 6926 4444.
10am: KOORINGAL SENIORS meet at Sacred Heart Church each Thursday during school terms from 10am to 2pm for a day of enjoyment and friendship. Activities include craft, cards and bingo. Morning tea and lunch are provided. Cost $7 and transport is available. Phone Fay on 6922 6883 or Mary on 6921 4770.
10am: Do you need a JP? At the Wagga court house every thursday until 1pm, offering help for witnessing, signing and certifying documents.
1pm: VIETNAM VETERANS (VVP & PA) Riverina Sub-branch meets at the RSL Club on the last Thursday of each month. All ex-servicemen/women welcome. Contact Ralph Todd on 6926 6276.
1.30pm: STORYTIME at Mount Austin Public School every Thursday for all children (regardless of where they live or school they wish to attend) until 2.30pm. Come to the school library and share in stories, games, activities, songs, craft and afternoon tea - all run by an experienced teacher. Contact 6925 2481.
2.30pm: Stock up on fresh produce at the EAT LOCAL MARKETS. At the Murrumbidgee Turf Club each Thursday.
7pm: NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: At the rear of St Paul’s Anglican Church, corner of Mitchelmore Street and Fernleigh Road, Wagga.
7pm: ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, Salvation Army Hall, Edward Street, (next to McDonalds). Contact 1300 22 22 22 or www.wagga.aagroup.org.au.
7.30pm: ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, Salvation Army Hall, Edward Street, (next to McDonalds). Contact 1300 22 22 22 or www.wagga.aagroup.org.au

FRIDAY, MAY 1

9am: WAGGA RIVERINA LAPIDARY CLUB INC at 7 Small Street, Wagga invites you to drop in to the clubroom during a session and see what they do and how they do it until 3pm. Friday activities are wire-wrapping and silversmithing. Contact Cheryl Lynch on 6933 1112.
9.30am: SCHOOL FOR SENIORS open to anyone 45 and over until 2.30pm. Fee for each term is $10 at Wesley Uniting Church, Johnston Street. Light exercises, old time dancing, current affairs, speaking with confidence, guest speakers on a wide variety topics and services in Wagga, basic computer lessons for beginners, art and ladies choir, morning tea. Contact Gordon Mowbray on 6926 2218.
9.30am: OLDER MEN: NEW IDEAS meets every Friday at 9.30am at the Ham Radio Hall, Small Street, for social support and friendship for men over 50 years. New members welcome. Contact Bill Salter on 6933 1757.
10am: SCRAP AND CHAT CLUB meet the first Friday of the month at Senior Citizens Hall, Tarcutta Street from 10am to 1pm. Come and go as you please. Gold coin donation for both days.Contact Kerrie on 6931 2183, 0438 817 661 or Amanda on 6926 3515.
10.15am: GRANDPARENTS DOING IT TOUGH (WAGGA) is a monthly support group for grandparents raising grandchildren, or grandparents seeking access to grandchildren meets at Community Learning Space, Level 1, Wagga City Library until 12.30pm. The group offers understanding, friendship, shared experiences, social activities, support, education, parenting support, guest speakers.
10.30am: DROP-IN CENTRE open each weekday at the Wesley Complex, 21 Johnston Street for light lunches, tea and coffee.
12.30pm: The ADULTS SURVIVORS OF CHILD ABUSE – Cowra Support Group holds its monthly meeting until 2.30pm on the first Friday of the month. Each meeting is held in a safe environment in Cowra which changes every month for the safety of the group. Professional counselling staff will be available if needed. Contact Pascale on 6342 1612.
5.30pm: ALLIANCE FRANCAISE de WAGGA meets on the first Friday of the month at 5.30pm for French conversation and on the third at 7.30pm for a variety of activities. It also offers French classes for beginners through to advanced for those wishing to learn the language. Contact 6920 2294.
7pm: WAGGA BABY BOOMERS SINGLES GROUP meets at the RSL club on Friday nights from 7pm. Contact 0417 779 481 between 9am to 6pm.
7.30pm: WAGGA VETERAN AND VINTAGE MOTOR CLUB meets in the clubrooms at the corner of Docker and Morgan streets on the first Friday of each month. Contact 6925 3010.
8pm: WAGGA HISTORIC ENGINE CLUB meets at the Steam and Vintage Engine Museum, Baden Powell Drive, Willans Hill. New members welcome. Contact Alan on 0408 593 211 or Phil on 0417 246 931.

SATURDAY, May 2

9am: WAGGA DEMONSTRATION GARDEN is open on Shaw Street every Saturday until noon. Organic vegetables such as kale, silverbeet, rhubarb, lettuce, bok choy, herbs and more. There is also a veggie buy/swap. Contact Kerri on 0429 386 429.
10am: WAGGA AND DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY is open from 10am to 1pm for research at 24 Tarakan Avenue, Ashmont. New members welcome. Contact Lyn on 6925 0319.
10am: TOY LIBRARY WAGGA is open from 10am to 1pm in the children's section of the Wagga library. Family membership is $30 (for 13 months) and $2 a toy for one month, four items at a time. Contact 6971 9722.
1pm: WAGGA RIVERINA LAPIDARY CLUB INC at 7 Small Street, Wagga invites you to drop in to the clubroom during a session and see what they do and how they do it until 5pm. Friday activities are wire-wrapping and silversmithing. Contact Cheryl Lynch on 6933 1112.
6pm: ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, Anglican Church Hall, corner Mitchelmore Street and Fernleigh Road, (hall around the back). Contact 1300 22 22 22 or www.wagga.aagroup.org.au.
7pm: The DOWNSIDE BUSH DANCE starts at 7pm at the Downside Hall, 8km along the Coolamon Road, with traditional folk band The Tin Shed Rattlers. All dances are called, no experience is an advantage. Admission is $4 for adults and $1 for kids (1971 prices). Hall opens 7pm, dancing starts at 8pm. Light supper available. Contact (bh) 6925 4800 or (ah) 6928 5541.