CARD PARTIES
1pm: RSL women’s auxiliary card party on the third Wednesday of month at RSL with afternoon tea provided. Contact Marie O’Keefe 6921 4154.
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OCTOBER 9: St Andrews PWA are holding a card party at St Andrews Hall, Cross Street, Wagga at 1pm, entry $8. Contact 6922 5073.
OCTOBER 16: St Johns Church at Pilgram Church 2.30pm. Contact 6922 3539.
OCTOBER 23: Haven Auxiliary Card Party, Pilgrim Church, 12.30pm to 4pm. Entry $8. Trading table, raffle and lucky door prizes. Contact Judy 6931 1682 or Kay 6921 1737.
OCTOBER 30: Care 4 Cambodian Children at Riverina Gums, 1pm. Contact P. Heath 6971 0029 or J Busch 6971 1863.
NOVEMBER 13: Claiming the date, Wagga Wagga Women’s Branch Liberal Party.
COMMUNITY NOTICES
FOLK FESTIVAL: The 47th Uranquinty Folk Festival will be held on the NSW Labour day weekend
September 29 to October 2 featuring the a tribute to two stalwarts of the festival in Noel Raynes and Danny Spooner with other talented musicians from near and far. Contact www.uranquintyfolk.com
or Uranquinty folk festival facebook page or Heather Hunter 0407 292 156. (until October 2)
BIDGEE DRAGONS: Dragon boating “come and try” days on the fourth Saturday of the month. Details on www.bidgeedragonswagga.com or contact Nicole after 5pm on 0402 119 872. (until October)
COMMUNITY VISITORS SCHEME (CVS): Do you have some spare time? One hour a fortnight? If you do we would love to hear from you!
We are currently in need of new volunteers to visit with aging residents that reside in Nursing Homes and in private residential housing who are socially isolated.
Volunteers visit once a fortnight for the purpose of social support and companionship only. CVS service Wagga, Tumut, Junee, Cootamundra, Harden, Coolamon, The Rock, Deniliquin, Leeton and Narrandera. If you would like to become a community visitor and enjoy a rewarding experience by offering companionship to others in need, please call Riverina Community College on 1800 000 212.
RENDEZVOUS: Singles and couples welcome to RENDEZVOUS for weekly meals and Wednesday night trivia at the Thomas Blamey Hotel. Contact Judith 0400 421 958.
WAGGA BONSAI SOCIETY: meets at the ARCC Hall on Tarcutta Street at 1.30pm on the third Saturday of the month. Contact 6922 4356.
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: LEISURE TIME after school activities for kids with a disability provided by The Leisure Company, for school aged children, offering school pick-ups, recreational and social activities. Contact Sarah Manley 6921 2330 or sarahm@theleisurecompany.org.
FAMILY AND ADDICTION WORKSHOPS: Calvary Drug and Alcohol Centre are offering free support for people who are caring for people in addiction. Individual appointments can be made on Wednesday and Thursday between 7am and 5pm by phoning CRDAC on 6932 6800. A Support group takes place every week on Thursdays 7pm to 8pm and is held at the Calvary Riverina Drug and Alcohol Centre, 1 Emblen Street, Wagga. All welcome. Contact Mary 6932 6800.
PROSTATE SUPPORT: Wagga Wagga Prostate Support Group meets on the second Thursday of each month at the RSL Club at 7pm. The group provides support and advice to those with prostate cancer together with their families. Contac 693 64210 (ah).
WAGGA WAGGA WOMEN’S SHED
Wednesday, September 27: 9.30am to 11am Simply Sewing (Bec). 11am to 1pm Intuition Part 3 (Wendy). 1pm to 2.30pm Learn how to Crochet (Jennafer).
Friday, September 29: 11am to noon Meditation (Heidi) . Noon to 2pm How to stain timber (Kerrie). 2pm to 4pm Line Dancing (Dianne & Rose).
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
9.30am: Social tennis at the KOORINGAL TENNIS CLUB at Henwood Park, Lake Albert Road. Contact Barb 0431 260 006. (Every Wednesday)
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. (Every Wednesday)
10am: The Wagga Wagga and District Family History Society open Monday and Wednesday from 10am to 1pm, Tuesday from 1pm to 4pm. Open Friday by appointment only. Contact Lyn 6925 0319. See more at www.waggafamilyhistory.org.au. (Monday, Tuesday Wednesday)
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. (EVERY WEDNESDAY, except holidays)
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. (Every Wednesday)
10am: RAAF Wagga Aviation Heritage Centre is open between 10am and 4pm every Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday. The centre showcases the history of the RAAF and its significance to the Riverina. Admission is free. Contact Nigel Webster 0411 840 769. (Every Wednesday)
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). (Every Wednesday, except holidays)
10.30am: DROP-IN CENTRE opens at Wesley Uniting Church, Johnston Street. Tea or coffee available. All welcome. (Every Wednesday)
10.30am: WAGGA HANDWEAVERS AND SPINNERS GROUP meets at the ARCC Hall on Tarcutta Street. Contact 6922 3539. (Every Wednesday)
11am: Wagga Railway Station Museum, open until 2pm. On display historic photos, working equipment and numerous railway artifacts. Clubs and groups by arrangement. Admission $2. New members and volunteers welcome. Contact Rob 0401 763 211. (Every Wednesday)
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). (Every Wednesday, except holidays)
12.30pm: OLD TIME NEW VOGUE DANCING at Glenfield Park Scout Hall Dalman Parkway. Dancing 12.30pm to 4pm. New members welcome. $4 entry includes tea/coffee and biscuits. Contact Carolyn on 6931 1912 or Peter on 6971 8489. (Every Wednesday)
2pm: WAGGA RIVERINA LAPIDARY CLUB INC at 7 Small Street 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. (Every Wednesday)
5.30pm: Wagga Wagga Al-Anon Family Group, for family and friends of Alcoholics, St Paul Anglican Church Hall, corner Mitchelmore Street and Fernleigh Road (hall around the back). Contact 1300 ALANON (1300 252 666) www.al-anon.org.au. (Every Wednesday)
6.30pm CUB SCOUTS each Wednesday from 6.30pm to 8pm at Glenfield. Phone: 0414 527 436. (Every Wednesday during term)
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. (Every Wednesday)
7.30pm: ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, Anglican Church cottage, corner Mitchelmore Street and Fernleigh Road, (hall around the back). Contact 0427 263 476 or www.aa.org.au. (every Wednesday)
7.30pm: WAGGA EVENING BRANCH CWA at the ARCC Centre on Tarcutta Street at 7.30pm. New members welcome. Contact Norma 6931 2095. (Fourth Wednesday)
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
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 Carol 6926 4572. (Every Thursday)
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 $8 and transport is available. Phone Fay on 6922 6883 or Mary on 6921 4770. (Every Thursday, except holidays)
11am: Wagga Railway Station Museum, open until 2pm. On display historic photos, working equipment and numerous railway artifacts. Clubs and groups by arrangement. Admission $2. New members and volunteers welcome. Contact Rob 0401 763 211. (Every Thursday)
11am: VIETNAM VETERANS FEDERATION (Riverina Sub-branch) meets at Wagga RSL Club. Contact Ralph Todd 6926 6276. (last Thursday of the month)
1pm: RIVERINA PRODUCERS MARKET, Hammond Pavilion, Wagga Showground until 6pm. Fresh and locally grown/made beef, pork, lamb, sour dough bread, eggs, fruit and veggies, olive oil, berries, home baking and much more. Free entry. (Every Thursday)
2pm: GROW meets at Sunflower House, 4 The Esplanade, Wagga. 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. (Every Thursday)
7pm: Family and addiction workshops. Calvary Drug and Alcohol Centre are offering free support for people who are caring for people in addiction. Individual appointments can be made on Wednesday and Thursday between 7am and 5pm by phoning CRDAC on 6932 6800. Support group is run every on Thursdays 7pm to 8pm. The support group will be held at Calvary Riverina Drug and Alcohol Centre, 1 Emblem St, Wagga. All welcome. Contact Mary 6932 6800. (Every Thursday)
7.30pm: NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: At the rear of St Paul’s Anglican Church, corner of Mitchelmore Street and Fernleigh Road, Wagga. (Every Thursday)
7.30pm: ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS at Salvation Army Hall, Edward Street, (next to McDonalds). Contact 1300 22 22 22, or www.wagga.aagroup.org.au. (Every Thursday)
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
9am: WAGGA RIVERINA LAPIDARY CLUB INC at 7 Small Street 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. (Every Friday)
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 are welcome. Contact Vince King 6926 2146. (Every Friday)
10am: LEARNING CIRCLE FOR OLDER PEOPLE (formally School for Seniors) meet at Wesley Uniting Church Hall for dancing and beginners computing and 10am for all other programs.
Lunch at the Drop In is at 12.30pm to 2.30pm. A wide variety of activities to challenge the mind or just share time with friend new or already known. Do you have a yearn to write speak with confidence or just discuss current happening there will be something for everyone? Contact Lorraine 6926 3203 or 0458 884 955.
10am: EXHIBITION of The Sauntering Emu and other stories: Life with the Birds of the Riverina, now on at the Museum of the Riverina Botanic Gardens site, Lord Baden Powell Drive, Wagga. Tuesday to Saturday, 10am - 4pm, Sunday 10am - 2pm until October 24.
10.30am: DROP-IN CENTRE open each weekday at the Wesley Complex, 21 Johnston Street, for light lunches, tea and coffee. (Every Friday)
11am: Wagga Railway Station Museum, open until 2pm. On display historic photos, working equipment and numerous railway artifacts. Clubs and groups by arrangement. Admission $2. New members and volunteers welcome. Contact Rob 0401 763 211. (Every Friday)
7pm: WAGGA BABY BOOMERS SINGLES GROUP meets at the RSL club on Friday from 7pm. Contact 0417 779 481. (Every Friday)
7pm: NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: At the Ashmont Hub, Blakemore Street. (Every Friday)
7pm: ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, Salvation Army Hall, Edward Street, (next to McDonalds). Contact 1300 22 22 22 or www.wagga.aagroup.org.au. (Every Friday)