2 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 20 March, 2019
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Bach Ensemble Synthia Luo at Hunters Hill Music Concert
Three TWT readers can win double passes to Hunters Hill Music’s opening 2019 concert on Sunday April 7 featuring a Bach Ensemble with renowned pianist Synthia Luo (pictured) in Hunters Hill Town Hall, Alexandra Street, Hunters Hill at 2.30pm. Concert will introduce a Bach Ensemble comprising the next generation of exciting new talented musicians from the NSW Conservatorium of Music. They will perform alongside the Conservatorium’s brilliant pianist Luo, a passionate musician with tremendous energy and experience who has guided many youngsters to their music path. Tickets $40 adults, $10 students and children under 12 FREE. More information athttp:// www.huntershill.fmca. org.au or phone Lynn Trainor 9817 6803 or Geoffrey Chard 9816-4078. TO WIN go to our website - weeklytimes.com.au and click on the WIN with TWT tab and fill out the entry form; or write your name, address and phone number on the back of an envelope and send to TWT Hunters Hill Music, PO Box 123, Ryde 1680. Entries close 9am Monday April 1 and winners published April 3.
Beecroft Orchestra Concert
Two TWT readers can win double passes to The Beecroft Orchstra’s opening 2019 concert on Sunday March 31 in St Albans Anglican Church, Pembroke Street. Epping at 2.30pm. Beecroft Orchestra will present a concert program which will be popular with families and children. It will feature well known children’s entertainer Danielle Baynes as narrator in Katy Abbott’s “The Peasant Prince”, the story of dancer Li Cunxin. The story is also told in the recent movie “Mao’s Last Dancer.” Other popular works include Tchaikovsky’s Walz of the Flowers, Offenbach’s Can Can Polka and the Dam Buster’s March by Eric Coates. The conductor for the concert is the orchestra’s musical director, Joanna Drimatis. Tickets $25; concession $20 at door or online http://www.thebeecroftorchestra.net.au/ The Beecroft Orchestra is an amateur orchestra which aims to provide the opportunity for local amateur musicians of all ages
Lantern Club hosts Crazy Whist Day
RYDE Lantern Club will hold their famous Crazy Whist Day next Monday March 25 in St Anne’s Anglican Church Hall, Church Street, Ryde.
Cost $7 per head includes morning tea and lunch. The fun starts at 10am with morning tea before games commence at 10.30am followed by lunch. There’ll be lucky numbers and good fellowship and also a ‘beginners table’ for those who haven’t played before. Everyone is welcome to attend. All proceeds from the Crazy Whist Day to benefit The Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children at North Rocks. For further details contact President Rosemary 9809 4979.
and backgrounds to come together to play classical orchestral music and deliver well-priced concerts to the local community. New players are always welcome, especially string players. For more information visit http://www.thebeecroftorchestra.net.au/ TO WIN go to our website - weeklytimes.com. au - and click on the WIN with TWT tab and fill out the entry form; or write your name, address and phone number on the back of an envelope and send to TWT Beecroft Orchestra, PO Box 123, Ryde 1680. Entries close 9am Monday March 25 and winners published March 27.
Orchestra in the Park
CITY of Ryde Council have re-scheduled a FREE Orchestra in the Park event to Saturday March 30 at Brush Farm House from 6pm to 8.30pm. The Ryde Hunters Hill Symphony Orchestra, led by conductor Ian Cox, will stage a performance that will include Mozart’s ‘Overture from The Magic Flute K. 620’, Mendelssohn’s ‘Auf Flugeln des Gesanges’ (On Wings of Song) by J.L.F. (Felix) with soloist Alison Robertson, as well as Haydn’s ‘Cello Concerto No. 1 in C Major’ with soloist George Yang. There’ll also be drinks and food available to pur-
chase on the night with an on-site bar, cheese boards, coffee and desserts. Brush Farm House will also be open to the public to take tours on the night. The grounds will be open from 5pm.
Autumn Winter Fashion Parade
Stafford Fashions will visit the Presbyterian Church, corner Victoria & Pittwater Roads, Gladesville next Tuesday March 26 for a parade of Autumn/Winter fashions. Morning tea at 10am followed by the parade. Entry $8. All welcome. Bookings/ enquiries Pauline 9807 5199 or 0438 171 599.
Computer Seniors Enrolment Day
Come and meet the friendly tutors and committee at Computer Pals for Seniors West Ryde Enrolment Day on Thursday April 11 at St Columbs church, corner Dickson & Bellevue avenues. West Ryde at 1.30pm. They can help find a suitable course for you. Variety of one hour classes include Beginners, Beginners Refresh, Iphone/Ipad, Android, Organising photos/ data/emails, Introduction to the Internet class, Windows 10 plus the short three-week Computer Security course
from Monday to Friday for nine weeks during the school terms. Short AGM will be held on April 11 at 1.30pm. Term 2 commences the week of April 29 until June 28. Be taught by excellent tutors in an air conditioned room for one hour with only 4 to 5 students per class. Computers available for each member or BYO device. Fees $45 per nine week term plus $25 when joining for first time. Come along or phone Warren 0417 221 603 or 9807 6574to enrol.
Learning for Leisure Group
Boronia Park Learning for Leisure Group invites new members to join their group on Wednesdays in the Uniting Church, Pittwater Road, Boronia Park from 9am to 12 noon. Activities include Gentle Exercises, IPad training, Mahjong (Austalian), knitting, crochet, tapestry, embroidery, paper craft and board games. Fees $15 per term. Enquiries 9817-1854.
Support for anxiety
Ryde Anxiety Support Group meet on the fourth Tuesday each month at Club Ryde X, 724 Victoria Road, Ryde at 6pm. Group provides support for people with panic attacks, social phobia, agoraphobia, obsessive compulsive disorder and generalised anxiety disorder and is suitable for people over 18 years of age. Families and friends welcome. Inquir-
ies Rachel 1300 794 992.
Learn to play Bridge
Looking for a way to keep mentally fit and have fun and meet new friends. Then come and learn to play bridge with Hunters Hill Bridge Club members. Beginners lessons have been re-scheduled and now commence Thursday April 4 in the Club rooms in Crown Street Henley from 10.30am to 12.30pm and continue April 11 and 18 and May 2,9 and 16. Cost is $120 for the six lessons and includes workbook and light refreshments. Enquiries Carol Sheldrake 0438619780 or csheldrake@ bigpond.com or Kathie De Palo 9817-5131.
Epping Probus seeks members
Epping & District Probus Club is a social club for retired or semi-retired men and are seeking persons interested in membership. The Club meets on the second Monday each month in Epping Presbyterian Church hall from 10am to 12 noon and runs regular social activities including speakers, musical afternoons, movie attendances, outings, walks, coffee morning teas, theatre performances and tours. Visitors are encouraged to attend a meeting and consider membership. Partners of members are welcome to participate in the club’s activities. Ladies are welcome to attend as visitors. Inquiries president Colin Jones 9871-2933 or secretary Ross Beattie 9871-1838.
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Sydney Guild meets Tuesdays: Inquiries Doris Carrall 0425 223 628 John F Booth AM 9807 6666 Visitors welcome but RSVP for seating & catering.
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EPPING: Chamber enquiries President Tony Hackett 98698900; 0418 413 226 or secretary Betty Ockerlander 8876-5888. EASTWOOD: Meet second Monday each month. Next meet April 8. Enquiries president Vic Tagg 0412 369 510 or secretary Steve Colquhoun 9874-0221. GLADESVILLE: Enquiries President Max McFarlane email: max. mcfarlane@skywardfinancial.com WEST RYDE: Enquiries President Nora
Etmekdjian 0417 699 955. DRUMMOYNE: Meet first Wednesday each month. Next meeting April 3. Enquiries Secretary Alex Elliott 0438 774 323 or Vice President Paul Harcombe 0438 089 900. RIVERSIDE BUSINESS CHAMBER: Business After Hours Monday April 1 hosted by Northern Cemeteries @ Wallumatta Function Centre Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium, Plassey Road, North Ryde from 5.30pm to 7pm. Enquiries Sabrina Ferguson 0412 096 525 or Marcella Letteri 9952-8498.
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Ten year old St Charles Borromeo Ryde student James Mifsud (pictured) shaved off the hair that he loves last week at a school assembly to help raise nearly $3000 for the Leukaemia Foundation. Brave James decided to participate in the World’s Greatest Shave to help those suffering from cancer - setting an initial goal of $1200. Teriza Eid donated her time to do the honours of shaving. With the generosity of family, friends and community he has to date managed to raise over $2500. Well done James.
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You’re Invited...
To meet us at our national headquarters historic “Addington” 813 Victoria Road, Ryde for a time of fun and fellowship:
Macquarie-Ryde VIEW Club’s newly-elected executive for 2019 pictured l to r Sandra, Pat, Denise, Joy, Catherine and Margaret were recently inducted by Zone Councillor Rosemary Day. The VIEW Club is seeking new members. They meet on the fourth Tuesday each month at Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club at 6.30pm. VIEW is a national women’s volunteer organisation supporting the education of disadvantaged Australian children through The Smith Family. The club organises regular social activities as well as fund raising. Enquiries Pat 8819-6295.
SYDNEY GUILD meets 1st Tuesday monthly at 7.30pm. Tel Doris Carrall 0425 223 628, Howard blair 9798 4060 Phyllis Berger 9624 5136
National Guildmaster John F Booth AM 9807 6666, PO Box 123 Ryde 1680 Email: johnfb@weeklytimes.com.au • www.weeklytimes.com.au