What’s on classifieds

Your local WHAT'S ON directory

Keep in touch with what's going on in your local area with a variety of local community groups. If you wish to advertise your group please email editor@thevillageobserver.com.au Please note: listings to be approx 20 words per group.

1ST LANE COVE SCOUT GROUP

Joeys 6-8yrs (register interest); Cubs 8-11yrs (Wed 7pm); Scouts 11-15yrs (Fri 7.30pm); Venturers 15-18yrs (Thur 7pm). 9428 4061 www.lanecovescouts.com. ALL AGE SUNDAY SCHOOL Classes 9am Sunday, morning tea provided. Metropolitan Baptist Church, 223 Burns Bay Rd, Lane Cove West. 0434 432 175 www.metropolitanbaptist.net.au

ANC MIXED SOCIAL GOLF CLUB

Looking for new members to join social golf club, playing alternate Sundays on the North Shore. 0411 559 909. AQUALUNA CHOIR Fun SATB acapella; pop, gospel, world, sacred music. Wed 7.30pm, St Andrews Church Hall, Longueville. 0402 839 499 / paula@lul.com.au

BON APPETIT TOASTMASTERS

Meet over dinner on 2nd Wednesday evening monthly, in a supportive and social environment. 0404 049 565 / www.batm.org.au

BNI BUSINESS EXPRESS LANE COVE

Professional business networking organisation - exchange qualified business referrals. 9418 9031 / adminlc@ chiropracticcentral.com.au

CARISBROOK HISTORIC HOUSE

Open weekends from 11am - 4pm. Beautifully restored 1880's house and gardens are a joy to wander through. www.carisbrookhouse.com CARER SUPPORT Free telephone information/support service specifically for/about carers providing information, support and referrals. 1800 242 636, M-F, 9-5pm. CLAN MACLEOD PIPE BAND Always wanted to learn to play bagpipes or drums? Monday nights, St Leonards Park, North Sydney. www.clanmacleodpipeband.com COMMUNITY CHAPLAIN Free activities, local bush walks, meditation, conversation/coffee groups, chess, family camps, women's retreats. 0400 299 751 www.lanecovecc.com COVE INVESTORS Monthly evening meeting at Lane Cove Library, discuss and broaden investment skills. Contact Julian julianradom31@hotmail.com C3 CHURCH LANE COVE Sunday services; 9am and 10am. Lane Cove Public School Hall. Homebase Youth 7.15pm Friday nights. Monthly ACE conversation evenings. 9418 9211 www.c3lanecove.com.au DRAMA SPOT Classes for 5-15yrs help to build strong and confident kids. Currambena, LCPS & LCM Church. 0402 342 986 / info@dramaspot.com.au

ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLASS

Fridays 10am-12 noon. Improve your conversation English with trained facilitators. $3/ week. 9427 1163 www.lcmchurches.org.au

FOODFAITH COMMUNITY GARDEN

Free individual plots for growing your own veggies, fruit and herbs still available. info@foodfaith.com.au

FRIENDS OF LANE COVE NATIONAL

PARK Bush care volunteers needed at Point Reserve, Lane Cove National Park, Mon 8.30-11.30am and 2nd and 4th Sat. 9 - 11am. mam11739@ tpg.com.au / 0456 062 637 / www. friendsoflanecovenationalpark.org.au

GREENWICH ANGLICAN CHURCH

Sunday Service, 9am every week. 1st & 3rd Sundays - Morning Prayer. 2nd & 4th Sundays - Holy Communion. Sunday School also available.

GREENWICH SAILING CLUB

Kids Learn to Sail. New members of any age are always welcome. gsc.org.au/gsc-training@gsc.org.au

GREENWICH TENNIS CLUB

INC Friendly local tennis club. New members welcome. Social competition Sat & Sun. www.greenwichtennis.com.au admin@greenwichtennis.com.au

HALLAM AVENUE TENNIS CLUB

58 Hallam Ave, Lane Cove West. New members welcome. Hire courts from $10 per hour. 0424 229 259 hatc.hire@gmail.com HEALTHY LIFESTYLE Strength Training - weights and body weight exercises to improve muscle strength. Tuesdays 2.35 - 3.35pm. $110/$88 (concession). 8877 5300.

HUMMINGSONG COMMUNITY

CHOIRS A network of women’s a cappella choirs. Chatswood choir ‘Alkira' is open to new members. Meets Monday nights in school terms from 7.30pm - 9.30pm. www.hummingsong.com.au

HUNTERS HILL BRIDGE CLUB

Keep mentally fit, have fun and make friends? Hunters Hill Bridge Club, Crown St, Henley. 0438 619 780 or sheldrakecarol@gmail.com

HUNTERS HILL CONGREGATIONAL

CHURCH Our main gathering is Sundays at 10am and weekly in various homes in our community. Cnr Ferdinand & Alexandra Street. 9817 2282 or www.hhcc.org.au

HUNTERS HILL CROQUET CLUB

Open Day Saturday 28 September. 1 Matthew Street. New members welcome. Contact us and arrange to come and try the game. Contact 0490494965 or huntershillcroquet@gmail.com HUNTERS HILL MUSEUM Open Tues to Frid, 10am - 12 noon at Hunters Hill Town Hall, Alexandra Street. Regular exhibitions and events. www.huntershillmuseum.org.au

HUNTERS HILL WOMEN'S BOWLING

CLUB Seeking new members. Tuesday mornings. Free Enjoy the friendship. 0419 258 662 or 0408 110 082.

HUNTERS HILL SENIORS’ CHESS

GROUP Weekly social games – no expertise needed. Every Wed 2-5pm, Ironwood Company Coffee House, 102 Woolwich Rd, Woolwich. Register: Sydney Community Services 9817 0101 / ssmall@sydneycs.org

HUNTERS HILL SAILING CLUB

Kids, tweens, teens and adult learn to sail programs, coaching, racing weekly at the 2018 NSW Sailing Club of the Year. info@huntershillsailingclub.org.au / www.huntershillsailingclub.org.au HUNTERS HILL THEATRE Play On! by Rick Abbot, directed by Margaret Olive. June 7-16. Fri & Sat7:30pm, Matinees: Sat & Sun 2pm $28 - $30 discounts for seniors, students 9879 7765 www.huntershilltheatre.com.au Hunters Hill Town Hall 22 Alexandra Street Hunters Hill JAZZ BAND Rehearses Monday nights, vacancies available. Jazz, Swing, Blues, Latin, R&B and Funk. Performs throughout the year. davidcbraybrook@bigpond.com 0410 566 953. KEYSTROKES CHOIR Have you had a stroke or Aphasia and are looking for fun ways to improve your speech? Our choir helps recovery by sharing song and friendship 10-11am Mondays.Northside Baptist Churc, 63 Willoughby Rd, Crows Nest. $100 per school term.1300 650 594 or info@keystrokensw.org.au

LANE COVE BOWLING CLUB

Play lawn bowls. Social or competition. Fun and exercise. Free coaching. 151 Burns Bay Road. 9428 4325 / 9420 5793 info@lawnbowls.com.au LANE COVE BUSH KIDS Nature activities for 2 to 5 years (term time) and 2 to 10 years (school holidays). www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/bushkids

LANE COVE BUSHLAND &

CONSERVATION SOCIETY Meets 2nd Tuesday monthly. In July and August, we meet at Lane Cove Library 7pm8.45pm. New members welcome. Ron, 9427 1125 Helen, 9427 4845

LANE COVE CREATIVE

PHOTOGRAPHY Meets fortnightly at 8.00pm on Thursday evenings. 9428 4834 / 9873 6315. LANE COVE CHORISTERS Senior ladies' choir welcomes new members. Rehearsals on Tuesday afternoons at St. Aidan's Church, Longueville. 0419 680 910.

LANE COVE CONCERT BAND

Local, friendly musical organisation. Six ensembles; beginner to advanced concert bands, two jazz bands and a woodwind ensemble. 0407 124 600 www.lccb.org.au

LANE COVE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

At podium: renown author Frank Walker on notorious Freddie McEvoy, socialite, sportsman, heiress hunter, scoundrel, suspected spy … cut rugs through Britain & US with Errol Flynn! Walker reports startling facts. Aug 27, 7-9pm Lane Cove Library.

LANE COVE MASTERS SWIMMING

Meets Tuesday 6.30-7.30pm, Lane Cove Aquatic Centre. Swimming Coach caters to all levels of swimming

LANE COVE MUSIC AND CULTURAL

CENTRE Not-for-profit organisation offering music tuition for children and adult learners. Suzuki and traditional methods. 9427 8027.

LANE COVE RESIDENTS FOR

RECONCILIATION (LCRR) Local group of Aboriginal/non-Aboriginal community members working together to advance the process of Reconciliation . 9428 1197 /9 428 120 www.nswreconciliation.org.au LANE COVE SCRABBLE CLUB Meeting fortnightly on Thursdays from 6pm in The Meeting House, 23A Stokes Street. 0400 226 541/ info@scrabblensw.org.au LANE COVE UNITING CHURCH Worship in the chapel, Sundays 9.30am, cnr Figtree St/ Centennial Ave. Weekly Christian Meditation 9428 2240 or lanecoveuniting@bigpond.com LANE COVE YOUTH ORCHESTRA Calling young musicians to play in a symphony orchestra? Come and try out in our rehearsals. Scholarships offered. 0411 413 335 mcn114@bigpond.net.au www.lanecoveyouthorchestra.org.au LANE COVE RSL SUB-BRANCH Meets first Thursday of each month at the Lane Cove Club at 10am. Keep up-to-date with RSL matters, DVA and community services. 9906 5934. LANE COVE TOASTMASTERS Become a confident public speaker supported by a friendly group. Meets 23A Stokes Street, Lane Cove. 0403 392 122. www.meetup.com/Speak-Lead-InspireLane-Cove-Toastmasters/

LANE COVE SUSTAINABILITY ACTION

GROUP Meets on third Thursday of every odd month (Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sept, Nov) at the Lane Cove Library, 7-8.30pm. 9428 3553/0421 442 840. LANE COVE WEST TENNIS CLUB Courts for hire day or night at Blackman Park, Lloyd Rees Drive.Amenities and children's playground. 0417 667 020 www.lcwtennis.com.au LAUGHTER MELODY YOGA Join one hour laughter yoga sessions to help you feel good, boost health and happiness. 403 392 122. www. meetup.com/Laughter-Melody-Yoga/

LAVOCE, A LANE COVE COMMUNITY

CHOIR, is celebrating new members. With four concerts to go in 2019, readers are invited sing with us each Tuesday. http://lavocelanecove.com/index or adrianlee2@mac.com or 0424507321

LONGUEVILLE ST AIDAN'S ANGLICAN

CHURCH Sunday morning services. Friendship Services. Healing services. Youth group. Playgroup for toddlers & carers. Craft Circle. Corner Christina/Arabella St. www.staidans.com.au

LONGUEVILLE UNITING CHURCH

Pizza+movie nights Tea with Mussolini (1999) $10 Tues 3 Sept 6.30pm pizza, 7.15pm movie. 47A Kenneth St, Longueville. Book 9427 4740

LCM ANGLICAN CHURCH

Playtime: Wednesday mornings @ 9.45am - 12 noon (Junior Jivers 10 - 10.30am). A range of activities for children 0-5 and their carers. 19 Rosenthal Ave, Lane Cove.

LOWER NORTH SHORE MULTIPLE BIRTH

ASSOC Volunteer parents of multiples (twins, triplets etc) supporting and assisting other parents. @lnsmba.amba.org.au www.lnsmba.amba.org.au MAHJONG Wednesday afternoons from 1 - 4pm at Sydney Community Services, 1 Pottery Lane. Lessons available in April and October. 9428 2972 or 0407 246 666.

MEALS ON WHEELS HUNTERS HILL

Volunteers deliver healthy, affordable meals to client's homes on a daily or weekly basis. 9817 0101

MEETING HOUSE COMMUNITY CENTRE

A not-for-profit organisation for all ages; playgroups, Community Café, community garden, yoga, craft, seniors outings and shopping trips. 23a Stokes Street, Lane Cove North, 9427 1841.

MEETING HOUSE KINDERGARTEN

Children aged 3 - 5 yrs. Experienced qualified staff offering a preschool program Mon-Fri 8.30am-3.30pm. 47 Burns Bay Rd, 9008 5549 www.meetinghouse.org.au MEN'S SHED Looking for new members, drop in for a cuppa & chat. St Columba Retirement Centre, 15 Figtree St. Mon, Tues and Thurs, 10am-3pm. 0428 024 208 lanecove@mensshed.net

MINDFULNESS MEDITATION FOR

SENIORS Bringing peace and joy into your life. 178 Longueville Rd, on 3rd Sunday of month, 11am-12pm. livinginharmony.com.au/meditation 0428 569 373.

NORTH SHORE BRAIN TUMOUR

SUPPORT GROUP Provides patients and families with education and emotional support. Facilitated by health care professionals. North Shore Private Hospital. snog@snog.org.au / www.snog.org.au

NORTH SHORE PROSTATE CANCER

SUPPORT Free monthly meeting speaker Prof Jeff Dunn AO, CEO of PCF Aust. At 5pm, Thursday 19th Sept at RNS Hospital, L5 Kolling Bldg. Contact John Fullagar 9498 1984 or See www.prostate-cancer-supportsydneynorth.org NORTHSIDE FORUM Closing the Gap or Widening the Chasm: What's changed for First Australians? Free discussion - progress or otherwise of indigenous since walk for reconciliation on S.H Bridge 20 yrs ago. Aug 10, Union Hotel, 271 Pacific Highway, Nth Sydney, 10th August, 12-2pm www.northsideforum.org.au OSBORNE PARK TENNIS Play tennis in beautiful bush setting with club house & children’s play area. Community-run courts at reasonable rates. See oppa.tennis@gmail.com 8003 3316 PROBUS CLUBS Fellowship meetings for retirees. Guest speakers, excursions, refreshments and lunches. Crows Nest Combined Crows Nest Centre, 2 Ernest Place, 10.00am third Thursday monthly. 9439 3455 Lane Cove Combined Lane Cove Bowling Club, Burns Bay Road 10am, second Monday monthly. Lane Cove Ladies Lane Cove Library at 10am, second Wednesday monthly. 9427 5891. Lane Cove North Probus For fun, friendship and fellowship in retirement. Meets 3rd Thursday each month at Lane Cove Community Hub, 1 Pottery Lane. Lane Cove. 1300 630 488 Willoughby Combined Chatswood Bowling Club, Gordon Ave, Chatswood at 9.45am, third Tuesday monthly. 9428 3357. Hunters Hill Combined Hunters Hill Club at 9.30am, first Tuesday monthly. 9816 2374. Hunters Hill Ladies Probus Club Inc Hunters Hill Club, 12-20 Madeline St at 10am, fourth Monday monthly. 9816 5116. Waverton Combined Lane Cove Country Club, 180 River Road, Northwood 10.15am , third Monday 9955 5126.

ROTARY CLUB OF LANE COVE

All welcome, weekly meetings 6.15-8.15pm, dinner $20 per head. Tuesdays, Lane Cove Golf Club, 180 River Rd. Information 0407 216 552 or www.langecoverotary.org

SAHAJA YOGA MEDITATION

Experience meditation and state of thoughtless awareness. Awaken the innate energy inside to experience a sense of inner peace, balance and wellbeing. Lane Cove Library, Tues 7-8.30pm. 0422 798 498.

SHINNYO-EN BUDDHIST TEMPLE

Join us for Higan Equinox Merit Transfer, extending gratitude to our spiritual foundations, celebrating our lives, praying for disaster victims. Monday, Sept 23, 1130am-1pm, 231 Longueville Rd, Lane Cove.9418 6688 info@shinnyo.org.au or www.shinnyo.org.au

SPIRIT OF LIFE UNITARIAN

FELLOWSHIP meet to hear Martin Horlacher on "Postmodern Conservatism", Sun. Sept 1, 10.30am, Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre. Inquiries 9599 1180, Sydney Unitarians – Spirit of Life www.sydneyunitarians.org/

ST. ANDREWS UNITING CHURCH

FETE Bargains: Cakes, Flowers, Plants, Quality Corner, BBQ, Books, White Elephant, Morning Teas, Jams and Pickles, Toys & Games, Cnr Kenneth & Christina Streets, Longueville. Saturday August 3, 8.OOam-noon, Plastic Bag-free Event 94273215 ST ANDREWS UC HALL Pizza & movie: Sense & Sensibility (1995) Jane Austen’s story Emma Thompson, Kate Winslet, Hugh Grant Tuesday 6 August 6.30pm Pizza, 7.15pm Movie $10 BYO Drinks, St Andrew’s UC Hall, 47A Kenneth St, Longueville Bookings 9427 4740

ST MARK'S HUNTERS HILL

PLAYGROUP Meets on Wednesday mornings during school terms, resumes 8 May 9.30-11.30 am in St. Mark’s Hall, Figtree Road, Hunters Hill. 0409327087, 9816 5159 pamela_alvarez@bigpond.com

THE LOCAL VOCALS’ COMMUNITY

CHOIR Performing contemporary and traditional songs, this unique choir will be participating in community events and activities. Contact: 0452 006 693.

3A UNIVERSITY OF THIRD AGE

Offers an extensive variety of events and intellectually stimulating daytime courses in an informal, friendly atmosphere. Ph 9262 2702 or www.sydneyu3a.org

WAIG - WOMEN'S ACTION AND

INFO GROUP Stimulating speakers, discussions and book reviews for women. Monday 10.30am-12.30pm at Lane Cove Library. $8 m/$10 nm per session. waigwomen@gmail.com facebook.com/waigwomen/

WOM:NI - WILLOUGHBY OLDER

MEN: NEW IDEAS "Meet a friend - Make a friend - Be a friend." For men over 55. Club Willoughby, Crabbes St, Willoughby every 2nd and 4th Wednesday. Contact: 9417 3715

ZUMBA CLASSES IN LANE COVE

Get fit, sweat, make friends and have fun! Classes suitable for everyone. Dianne on 0406 765 827 www.zumba4u.com.au

Carisbrook

Historic House

Unlock the door on the 1880s Open weekend 21-22 Sept

10am - 4pm

334 Burns Bay Road www.carisbrookhouse.com

TIME 4 YOU

SEPT 2019 - ALL WELCOME - $3

10am-12noon - home-made morning tea St Andrew’s Uniting Church Hall, Christina Street, Longueville.

Wed 4 - Scrabble

Thur 5 - Canada

Wed 1 - Scrabble Thur 12 - Lunch out !

Wed 18 - Scrabble

Thur 19 - Games

Wed 25 - Scrabble Thur 26 - Lake Eyre

INFO: Frank 9427 3215

Lane Cove Historical Society presents DR STEPHEN GAPPS At the Podium The Sydney WARS

7pm 24 Sep LC Library

0418 276 365

LANE COVE WOMEN’S ACTION & INFORMATION GROUP

2 SEPTEMBER: Little books on big ideas: On Violence (Natasha Stott Despoja), EnGarde (Sarah Hanson-Young), On Disruption (Katharine Murphy), and others on similar themes. 9 SEPTEMBER: Diana Bernard talks about the work of the Seniors Rights Service 16 SEPTEMBER - no session 23 SEPTEMBER - A treasure-sharing session: Members are invited to bring along one or two of their life's treasures to talk about.

All WAIG sessions are held at the Lane Cove Library, Longueville Rd unless otherwise stated. Cost: $8 members/$10 non-members For further information, visit our Facebook page, E: waigwomen@gmail.com P: 0411 016 784. Bring your family photos to Carisbrook and the Lane Cove Historical Soc. will scan them free for you & posterity

Sunday 15 Sept

THE LANE COVE PHOTO-SCAN!

Details

www.lanecovehistoricalsociety.com.au 0418276365 At the Podium

Alf & Pearl Pollard Memorial Awards for Performance Excellence, held In Association with Sydney Eisteddfod. Tuesday 15 Oct 2019, 7.00pm

Ten of the most outstanding solo instrumentalists between the age of 12 and 15 will be selected from the 2019 Eisteddfod for these awards. Followed by audience vote / awarding of prizes. Place: Lane Cove-Mowbray Anglican Church, 19 Rosenthal Ave, Lane Cove. Cost: $25 at the door, children free. Info: 9428 4287 or 9427 4651 http://www.lanecove.fmca.org.au/

EDEN GARDENS ACTIVITIES

SEPT 1 - Caitlin Hepworth will run a mosaic workshop for kids. Caitlin is the director of Hughes Studio - School of Visual Art and Mosaic in the Blue Mountains

SEPT 15 - Artist and photographer Paula Broom

will run a Instagram for Creatives workshop. It will cover the basics and hashtags, geotags, captions, taking photos, using Instagram’s new tools and the dreaded algorithm.

SEPT 28 - Mixed media art masterclass with Ali

Mulvaney. No art skills are needed to create a work with ink sprays, stencils and texture.