CARD PARTIES
MAY 28: Home of Compassion Ladies Auxiliary card party at Riverina Gums at noon. Contact Kaye 6926 1561 or Margaret 6931 2804.
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JUNE 4: Wagga Breast Cancer Group, Riverina Gums, noon. Contact Sue 6931 1917.
JUNE 18: St John’s Anglican Church save the date. $8 entry; lucky door prize. Contact Margaret on 6922 3539.
AUGUST 20: St Andrews PWA at St Andrews Hall, at 12.30pm. Afternoon tea provided. Contact 6922 5073.
AUGUST 27 Flowerdale View Club at Pilgrim Church Glenfield at 12pm Cost $8. Afternoon tea, lucky door. Raffle and Trading table. All welcome. RSVP to Robyn 6971 0290.
SEPTEMBER 3: Inner Wheel Club of Wagga Wagga at noon. Location to be advised. Afternoon tea provided. Contact Joan 6926 1027.
SEPTEMBER 10: Liberal Party ladies claim the date. Contact 6921 3919.
SEPTEMBER 17: Wagga Day VIEW Club at noon. Riverina Gums $8. Contact Sue 6931 1917.
NOVEMBER 5: Wagga Breast Cancer Group, Riverina Gums, noon. Contact Sue 6931 1917.
COMMUNITY NOTICES
FREE SEMINAR ON WOMEN'S DEPRESSION: Presenter: Dr Stephanie Johnson presenting her PhD findings on rural women's depression.Everyone is welcome to attend this free public seminar to hear about the latest research on rural NSW women's depression experiences in accessing services and treatments. At Wagga Wagga Christian College on Wednesday, May 23 at 6pm to 7pm, includes supper. This is a free event for those interested in women's mental health.
WAGGA ENGAGEMENT EVENT - MENTAL HEALTH, WELLBEING AND ACHIEVEMENT: A special presentation on Mental Health & Wellbeing, and an opportunity to network with business and finance professionals and the community is happening on May 24 at 6pm at Romano's Hotel. This special engagement event is hosted by CPA Australia and includes the annual Certificate Presentation Ceremony, drinks and canapés, and a presentation from Associate Professor Michael Kiernan, Deputy Dean of Charles Sturt University. Book online at www.cpaaustralia.com.au.
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SUPPORT GROUP: Wagga Wagga MS Support Group is holding barbecue, cake stall and raffle on Saturday, May 26 at Bunnings Wagga. Your support to help us raise funds for Research and Support for local PwMS will be appreciated. Donations of pre-packed baked goods will be welcome. All items must have ingredients listed on label. Fresh cream not allowed.
VINNIES REFUGEE HOMEWORK PROGRAM: Vinnies is looking for more volunteers for its Refugee Homework Programs. There are have two programs: Monday Program at Turvey Park Guide Hall in Sunshine Avenue from 3.15pm to 4.45pm. This program caters to Turvey Park Primary School students. Wednesday Program at Mount Austin Primary School runs from 2.40pm to 4pm in the School Library. Both programs run for about 6 weeks in each school term. Volunteers do not need teaching experience, just a willingness to help children with their homework and improve their English and maths. Volunteers are given training and must complete a Working with Children check. Volunteers do not have to be available for a whole year, some flexibility in attendance is accommodated. Contact Cindy James @ Vinnies 69 231 909 or 69 231 904.
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 in need of new volunteers to visit with aging residents in nursing homes and in private residential housing. Volunteers visit once a fortnight for social support and companionship. CVS service Wagga, Tumut, Junee, Cootamundra, Harden, Coolamon, The Rock, Deniliquin, Leeton and Narrandera. If you would like to become a community visitor contact 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.
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.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 23
9am: WAGGA DEMONSTRATION GARDEN is open on Shaw Street until noon for a pizza day. 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 MEN’S SHED meet every Wednesday at 9am until 3pm. All are welcome. Contact 0427 005 158.
9.15am: 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.
9.30am: Social tennis at the KOORINGAL TENNIS CLUB at Henwood Park, Lake Albert Road. Contact Barb 0431 260 006.
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: 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.
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 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.
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: 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.
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).
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.
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.
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 6933 1112.
5pm: Wagga Community Kitchen at the Baptist Church, 154-156 Tarcutta Street. Need a meal or company? Come at 5pm for a cuppa, dinner served at 5.30pm, every Wednesday during school term. Contact 6931 7322 or email waggacommunitykitchen@gmail.com.
5.30pm: THE WAGGA SAILING CLUB is hosting RC model yacht racing at Lake Albert. Sailing will take place Wednesdays 5.30pm to 7pm, and Sundays 2.30pm to 4.30pm. All classes of model yacht welcome. Most members race the entry level one-design RG65, the Dragon Force DF65, available complete on the water for under $200. Contact Geoff 0481 103 351 or email geoffrey.tapper@live.com.au.
6pm: Turvey Park Girl Guides, girls 10 to 13 years, every Wednesday, 6pm to 8pm, 32 Sunshine Avenue, Turvey Park. Contact Claire 0438 428 827.
6pm: Turvey Park Girl Guides, senior guides, girls 14 to 18 years, every Wednesday, 6pm to 8pm, 32 Sunshine Avenue, Turvey Park. Contact Claire 0438 428 827.
6pm: Wagga League Slimmers at the Commercial Club every Wednesday. 6pm weigh-in for 7pm meeting. Contact Sue on 6931 1803.
6pm: SUPPORT AFTER SUICIDE GROUP meets at the RSL Club. Aim of the meeting is to provide and foster mutual support for those bereaved after suicide. A care and support pack for families and friends bereaved by suicide is available. For further information or support phone Nola on 6922 4438 or David and Sandra on 6922 3823 or email: wwsasgroup@gmail.com.
6.30pm CUB SCOUTS each Wednesday from 6.30pm to 8pm at Glenfield. Phone: 0414 527 436.
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.
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 cottage, corner Mitchelmore Street and Fernleigh Road, (hall around the back). Contact 0427 263 476 or www.aa.org.au.
7.30pm: WAGGA EVENING BRANCH CWA at the ARCC Centre on Tarcutta Street at 7.30pm. New members welcome. Contact Julie on 693120025.
THURSDAY, MAY 24
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.
10am: Kooringal Friendship Group (including seniors) meet every Thursday in school terms from 10am to 1pm. We offer friendship, activities, cards, bingo and a light lunch. Cost $5. Contact Mary 6921 4770 or Fay 0418 207 480.
10am: Looking for a JP? RIVERINA BRANCH OF NSW JUSTICES OF THE PEACE ASSOCIATION provides a service every Thursday at Wagga Courthouse office until 1pm for witnessing and certifying documents. Contact Rod Kilby 6922 9735 or 0455 048 003.
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.
1pm: RIVERINA PRODUCERS MARKET, Hammond Pavilion, Wagga Showground until 6pm. Fresh and locally grown/made beef, pork, lamb, sourdough bread, eggs, fruit and veggies, olive oil, berries, home baking and much more. Free entry.
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.
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.
7.30pm: NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: At the rear of St Paul’s Anglican Church, corner of Mitchelmore Street and Fernleigh Road, Wagga.
7.30pm: ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS at Salvation Army Hall, Edward Street, (next to McDonalds). Contact 1300 22 22 22, or www.wagga.aagroup.org.au.