Around Town

with Terra Sword

Around Town is a free listing for non-profit organisations and community groups. Written notices can be either emailed to terra@echonews.com, faxed to 6622 1791, posted to PO Box 37, Lismore, or dropped into The Echo office by Monday 5pm, prior to Thursday publication.

Volunteers please!

Why not join a team of friendly volunteers? Volunteers urgently required for 'Bill's Team' for either 2hrs per week, fortnight or on an on-call basis to assist a young man called Bill with his daily exercises in G'bah. Info Sharon 6624 7512.

Caroona staff

Past & present Caroona staff invited to lunch on Feb 13 at the Lismore RSL Club from 12pm (not the Lismore Workers Club as printed in last week's Echo). Sincerest apologies for inconvenience. Bookings & info 6686 3758.

Reading/writing

Need help with reading, writing or perhaps filling out a form? The N'hood Ctr is now able to offer assistance with these tasks every Tues. One-off appointments or regular literacy tutoring is avail. Info Jeannette 6621 7397.

Enrol for Over 50s

Term 1 Lismore Over 50s Learning Ctr Enrolment Day held Fri, Jan 30 at the Lismore Girl Guides Hall, Magellan St. Day 1 for Fri classes Feb 6, for Wed classes Feb 4. For brochure & info Peggy 6624 1847 or Ann 6621 7790.

Deep ecology

Deep Ecology W/shops held Fri, Jan 30 in Brisbane (07 3875 4030) & Sat & Sun, Jan 31-Feb 1 at Bundagen (6653 4634). $100-200 or work exchange plus whatever you can pay. Facilitator Ruth Rosenhek needs transport to one or both w/shops in exchange for free entry. Info John 6621 3294.

All Masons

Richmond Valley Daylight Lodge hosts the Regional Grand Councillor's first biennial meeting on Sat, Jan 31 at the Ballina Masonic Ctr, cnr of Swift & Cherry Sts, from 7pm. All masons & wives welcome. Info Cliff 6628 6938 or John 6686 0067. Please advise attendance for catering.

Join the Lith

Rognvald's Lith re-enactment society brings to life the blood-soaked period between the Dark Ages & late Medieval. Combat training, live steel weapons, smithing, maille making, leatherwork & other arts. Lith gathers every 2nd Sun at Lismore Park. Info 6622 2558.

First aid

St John Ambulance Senior First Aid course held Sat & Sun, Jan 31-Feb 1. Learn how to save lives: a valuable skill for life. Bookings Chris 6621 8044.

Baha'i faith

Devotional gathering & presentation on 'The Lord of Hosts' held Sun, Feb 1 at Lismore City Hall's fountain room from 3-5pm. All welcome. Info 6624 1926.

Spiritual talk

Free introductory talk on Spiritual Development utilising the breath, past lives, dream analysis, soul retrieval & subtle energy fields held Mon, Feb 2 at Inner Sanctvm from 6.30pm. Learn how to clear those things that prevent us from being who we really are. Info Samsara 6689 7197.

Ladies RAAF

Ballina Ladies RAAF Auxiliary meets Mon, Feb 2 at the Ballina RSL Club from 11am. Wives, partners & friends of ex-RAAF Personnel & Allied Services welcome. Followed by lunch. Info Margaret 6686 7994.

Childbirth classes

Six-night Childbirth Education Class for pregnant women, partners & support people starts Mon, Feb 2 at St Vincent's Hospital's Conference Ctr, Dalley St, East Lismore from 6.30pm. Covers labour, coping techniques, early parenting & more. Hospital tour included. Bookings 6621 8768.

Tertiary prep

Tertiary Preparation Certificate III offered in 2004 at TAFE's W'bar campus. HSC-equivalent course for mature age students. Can be studied full or part-time. Info session held Mon, Feb 2 at W'bar campus. Info 6620 4200.

Carers support

Family & Carers Support Group for Mentally Ill meets Mon, Feb 2 at 48 Uralba St from 10am. We are here for you. Info 6622 2669.

CWA craft

A'ville CWA Craft Mornings resume Mon, Feb 2 at the A'ville RSL Hall, Bugden Ave, from 9am-12pm. Bring a craft, learn a craft or just drop in for a chat & cuppa. Info 6628 5660.

Camp Quality

Camp Quality Lismore Support Group meets Mon, Feb 2 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7pm.

Hoi afternoon

Pimlico Ladies Charitable Organisation Inc hosts a Hoi Afternoon on Mon, Feb 2 at the Pimlico Hall from 1.30pm. Entry $3 & raffle $1 (incl homemade arvo tea). All welcome. This month's charity: Life Saver Rescue Helicopter. Info Gwenda 6683 4354.

Kennel club

Lismore & District Kennel Club Inc obedience classes resume Mon, Feb 2 at Clifford Oval, G'bah, from 7pm. All welcome. Info Janelle 6624 6852 or Sally 6629 5638.

Camera club

Lismore Camera Club meets Mon, Feb 2 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7.30pm. Set subject: Two of Us. Info Marie 6621 6187.

Vision support

Lismore Vision Impaired Support Group meets Tues, Feb 3 at the Lismore Workers Club from 1.30pm. All welcome. Info Ann 6688 8 269 or Peg 6628 0978.

CWA handicraft

Lismore CWA Handicraft held every Tues (starting Feb 3) in the Rest Room, Spinks Park, from 9.30am. All ladies welcome.

Wadeville Trust

Wadeville Trust Board meets Tues, Feb 3 at Hanging Rock Hall from 7pm. Any interested persons welcome to attend & bring ideas about the Wadeville Reserve. Info Graham 6689 7581.

Square dancing

Casino has a brand new Square Dance Club. Dancing every Tues (starts Feb 3) at the Salvation Army Hall, North St, from 7.30pm. All ages welcome. Entry by gold coin donation. Info Simon 6662 7390.

U3A open day

University of the Third Age (U3A) Northern Rivers Open Day held Tues, Feb 3 at the Lismore Workers Club from 10am. More than 30 classes & activities offered. $30 single/$50 double annual membership entitles members to as many classes as vacancies allow. Info Pat 6628 3766.

Toastmasters

Improve listening, speaking, presentation & humour skills in a fun, friendly & supportive atmosphere with Daylight Toastmasters. Next meet Tues, Feb 3 at the Lismore Workers Club from 9.45am. Info Terry 6624 1836.

PASS meet

PASS (Parents of Autistic Spectrum Support) 1st meet for 2004 held Tues, Feb 3 at the Lismore Workers Club at 10.30am & 6.30pm. Discuss the upcoming Dr Tony Attwood w/shop. Info Susan 6622 3953.

Discussion group

Open Forum Discussion Group in Lismore. Is there a subject you would like to discuss or know more about? Come & join us in a friendly environment to do just that. Evening group meets Tues, Feb 3 in Sth Lismore from 7-9pm. Info 6621 8249 or 6689 1813.

Women's group

Boundaries group for women starts Tues, Feb 3 (runs for 10wks) at the AVP Ctr, 17E Keen St, Lismore from 9.30am-12pm. Info 6622 6116.

Physical culture

Lismore Physical Culture Club sign on date Tues, Feb 3 from 4.30-6pm. Combines jazz, dance & ballet to develop strength, grace, coordination, flexibility & confidence. Lessons will resume Feb 10 at the Lismore Hts Public School. Info Debbie 6625 1992 or Carly 6689 9235/04011 657 732.

GROW group

GROW groups aim to inspire personal growth to maturity & challenge people to be the best they can be. GROW Group meets every Tues & Thurs in Lismore from 10.30am (6621 3737), every Mon in Ballina from 6.30pm (6685 4194), every Tues in Byron Bay (6684 1405) & also now in Kyogle (6621 3737).

Word bandits

Lismore Scrabble Club meets every Wed from 12-4pm & every Thurs from 7-9pm at the Lismore Workers Club. For beginners or advanced players. Lots of fun, new members always welcome. Info 6624 3216.

Grief support

Grief & Loss Support Group, for those grieving the loss of a loved one, meets Wed, Feb 4 at the LBH area clinical services meeting room from 4-5.45pm. Share experiences, make friends & give one another support. Info 6620 2492.

Trefoil guild

Richmond River Trefoil Guild first meeting for 2004 held Wed, Feb 4 at the home of Fay Seiffert, 28 Simes St, Lismore Hts from 10.30am. Info Lorraine 6686 2777.

Red cross

Wardell Red Cross meets Wed, Feb 4 at the Wardell Memorial Hall, Richmond St, from 9.30am. Start with morn tea. All welcome. Info Dina 6683 4952.

Nimbin Over 50s

Nimbin Over 50s Learning Ctr enrolment day held Wed, Feb 4 at the Nimbin community schoolroom, 81 Cullen St, from 9.30am-3pm. Heaps of classes incl computers for beginners, basketry, creative writing, yoga & drawing. Term fee $40. Info 6689 1477.

Democrats meet

Australian Democrats meet Wed, Feb 4 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7pm. All welcome. Info Julia 6624 3731.

Aikido classes

Aikido Kokikai is a gentle martial art that resolves conflict through harmony in motion. Classes held every Wed & Fri at the PCYC (cnr Dawson & Orion Sts, Lismore) from 5.30-7.30pm. Info 6621 6276.

Day view lunch

A'ville W'bar Day View Club luncheon meeting held Feb 9 at the Pickle Palm Restaurant, W'bar Tavern. Fellowship starts 10.30am. Bookings or cancellations (by Thurs, Feb 5) to Bev 6628 3566 or Jill 6628 1640.

Refugees

Lismore Area Rural Australians for Refugees meet Thurs, Feb 5 at the Winsome Hotel, Bridge St, Nth Lismore from 5.30pm. All welcome. Info Lynda 6688 8198.