WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25
9am: WAGGA DEMONSTRATION GARDEN is open on Shaw Street until noon for a 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.
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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 MEN’S SHED meet from 9am until 3pm. All welcome. Contact 0427 005 158.
9.15am: THE COFFEE DROP from 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.
9.30am: Social tennis at the KOORINGAL TENNIS CLUB at Henwood Park, Lake Albert Road. Contact Barb 0431 260 006. Also, tennis lessons are available phone Clive 0413 084 096.
9.30am: ANGLICAN PARISH OF WAGGA WAGGA ACTIVITY GROUP for active independent people who need social interaction from 9.30am to 2.30pm in the Parish Meeting Room, Church Street. Cost $5 including morning tea, cooked lunch, afternoon tea, Holy Communion, social, fun. Contact 6937 7522.
10am: PLAYTIME @ INSPIRE for newborn to five year olds at Inspire Church, 555 Kooringal Road, until 11.30am. All welcome for craft, storytime, games and morning tea. Cost is a gold coin donation.
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 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. Sessions held weekly for 0 to five year olds (excluding school holidays).
10am: WAGGA AND DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY is open 10am to 4pm at 24 Tarakan Avenue, Ashmont. Contact Lyn on 6925 0319.
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. 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.
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 into 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.
2pm: The WAGGA RED CROSS BRANCH will hold its monthly meetings at the Red Cross building, corner of Wiradjuri and Orana streets. Contact Fay 6931 7604.
6.30pm WAGGA SCOUTS (GLENFIELD) cub session between 6.30pm and 8pm. Contact Aileen Cooke 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. 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.. Contact 0402 303 538 or www.wagga.aagroup.org.au.
7.30pm: WAGGA EVENING BRANCH CWA at the ARCC Centre on Tarcutta Street at 7.30pm. New members welcome. Contact Norma on 6931 2095.
8pm: WAGGA DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY meeting at Tarakan Avenue. Topics will be hints, problem solving and research ideas. Contact 6925 0319.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26
9.30am: UNITING CHURCH SUPPORTED PLAYGROUPS offer a safe and secure environment for children three to five who are challenged by disadvantaged situation, various special needs, and a family environment where English is a second language. The main focus of the supported playgroups is to transition children to school. Early childhood professionals support children and families to make this transition as smooth as possible. Family worker helps parents by making referrals to other social service centres. From 9.30am to 11:30am and 1pm to 3pm. Contact: Evana Rahman on 6921 4275 or 0416 643 833.
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. 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: Do you need a JP? At Wagga Courthouse every Thursday until 1pm, offering help for witnessing, signing and certifying documents. Contact Rod Kilby 6922 9735. (Every Thursday)
11am: VIETNAM VETERANS FEDERATION (Riverina Sub-branch) meets at Wagga RSL Club. Contact Ralph Todd 6926 6276.
11.30am: 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.
2pm: GROW meets at Sunflower Family Services, 47-49 Gurwood Street. 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.
2.30pm: Stock up on fresh produce at the EAT LOCAL MARKETS. At the Murrumbidgee Turf Club each Thursday.
6pm: BIBLE STUDIES ABOUT JESUS AND HIS GRACE TOWARDS US held in a home in Barinya Street Kooringal. Open to everyone of any denomination, or no church involvement at all. On the second and fourth Thursdays of every month except December. Contact Larissa 0478 229 948 or email canuhandlethetruth333@hotmail.com.
7pm: QUINTY SOCIAL DANCE for people who love to dance or want to learn. Make friends and stay fit and healthy. Call 0447 106 369.
7pm: NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS at the rear of St Paul’s Anglican Church, corner of Mitchelmore Street and Fernleigh Road, Wagga.
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.
7.30pm: ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, Salvation Army Hall, Edward Street, (next to McDonalds). Contact 1300 22 22 22 or www.wagga.aagroup.org.au.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27
9am: WAGGA RIVERINA LAPIDARY CLUB INC at 7 Small Street, Wagga invites you to drop into 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 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 6933 1757.
10.30am: DROP-IN CENTRE open each weekday at the Wesley Complex, 21 Johnston Street for light lunches, tea and coffee.
7pm: WAGGA BABY BOOMERS SINGLES GROUP meets at the RSL club on Friday from 7pm. Contact 0417 779 481.
7pm: ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, Salvation Army Hall, Edward Street, (next to McDonalds). Contact 1300 22 22 22 or www.wagga.aagroup.org.au.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28
9am: MARKETS BY THE LAKE until 1pm. Free entry, at Apex Park, Lake Albert. Contact Stuart on 0497 937 934. Sat 28 Nov, Sat 12 Dec
9am: WAGGA DEMONSTRATION GARDEN is open on Shaw Street until noon. Organic vegetables such as kale, silverbeet, rhubarb, lettuce, bok choy, herbs and more. There is also a veggie buy/swap. Contact Kerri 0429 386 429. (Every Saturday)
10am: HOW TO MEDITATE - Potowa Buddhist Group Wagga, with Buddhist Venerable Chokyi, until 3.30pm at the Senior Citizens Hall on Tarcutta Street, Wagga. Cost is $30 which includes lunch, tea and coffee. RSVP essential. Call Jewel 0417 432 798.
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 into 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.
2pm: Launch of 4W26 at Wagga Library at 2pm. Launched by Andy Kissane.
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.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29
8.30am: Third Annual Wagga Wagga DRAGON BOAT CHALLENGER at Apex Park, Lake Albert. Come and watch dragon boat clubs from all over NSW and local community teams compete in this fast growing team water sport. Barbecue, drinks and ice cream stalls on site. Free entry.
7.30pm: ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, Baptist Church, 154 to 156 Tarcutta Street. Contact 1300 22 22 22 or www.wagga.aagroup.org.au.
CARD PARTIES
Claiming the day, Monday, February 22, 2016, a St Albans Church hall. Kooringal.
Claiming the day, Monday, February 29, 2016, St Andrews PWA at St Andrews Hall, 1pm.
Claiming the day, Monday, May 2, 2016, at Wagga Women’s Liberal Branch.
Claiming the day, Wagga Day View Club, Monday, May 9, 2016, at Riverina Gums.
Claiming the day, Wagga Day View Club, Monday, September 19, 2016, at Riverina Gums.
COMMUNITY NOTICES
BOOK FAIR: The ROTARY CLUB of Wagga Book Fair will be held May 14 and 15, 2016 and the club is now welcoming donations of books, sheet music, CDs, & DVDs. Material can be left at ELDERS, Kincaid Street or collection arranged by phoning 6926 1027 or 6922 3739.