 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. AGMs must be advertised in the Classifieds.
Parkinson's disease
Meeting for people with Parkinson's disease, carers, friends & nursing staff held Feb 5 at Casino Hospital from 10am. Speaker: consultant neurologist Dr Geoffrey Boyce. RSVP to 6662 6141 or 6661 9115.
New directions
Are you a mid-life woman taking stock of her life? Free course from Feb 7 to March 7 offers a supportive place with like-minded women to share ideas, experiences & look at new life options. Every Mon at Level 3, 29 Molesworth St, Lismore from 5.30-8pm. Bookings 6620 2999.
First aid
Rec Cross Workcover approved Senior First Aid course held Feb 9-10 in Lismore & Casino. Also SFA in Lismore Feb 16-17 & Feb 22-23. Bookings James 6622 3244 or 1300 367 428.
Wild woman's night
Feel, celebrate & dance: a night dedicated to our wild feminine senses with dance, fire, celebration, delicious soulfood & more surprises. Held Feb 10 at McLeans Ridges from 7pm. Info Jolene 6628 5923.
Caroona staff
Past & present Caroona staff luncheon held Feb 11 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 12pm. Info 0400 436 512.
Cancer education
Free 8wk program for people living with cancer held March 2 at Bangalow Community Health Ctr. Learn how to cope with treatment & side effects, how to manage stress etc. Range of guest speakers. Places are limited. Register with Chris 6687 1302.
6 RAR reunion
National Reunion of the 6th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, will be held in Brisbane from June 3-6 2005. Info Arthur arthurwill@pacific.net .au or (07) 3369 1895.
KHS reunion
Kyogle High School will be celebrating 50yrs of public education on Oct 1, 2005. All ex-students & staff invited. Daytime events at school followed by informal dinner at Kyogle Bowling Club. Info 6632 1300 or 6632 1556.
Tarot classes
Tarot classes with Lyn Morris starting soon. Enrolment forms for the introductory tarot, court cards & Qabala available at Inner Sanctvm. Info 6622 7478.
Dune care volunteers
Volunteers needed to help with dune care on Ballina's coastline. Contact a local dune care group or phone 6681 3557 to become an Angels Beach volunteer. Make yourself an angel & lend a hand in 2005!
Ballina mahjong
Ballina Mahjong Club meets every Fri at the Ballina Bridge Ctr, North Crk Rd, Ballina, from 1-4.30pm. New & experienced players all welcome. Tuition is avail. Info 6681 1110.
Darts club
Lismore Workers Darts Club meets every Fri in meeting room 1 at the Lismore Workers Club. Names in by 7.45pm, games start at 8pm. $3pp. Kids 10yrs & over are welcome to play. Info Gerald 6622 2235.
Over 50s learning
Lismore Over 50's Learning Ctr Enrolment Day for Term 1 held Fri, Jan 28 at the Guide Hall, Magellan St. Classes begin early Feb. Fantastic line-up of activities avail. Brochures & info Ann 6621 7790 or Peggy 6624 1847.
Film screening
The Climate Change Action Network presents the film 'End of Suburbia' on Sat, Jan 29 at The Channon Café from 7pm. Alan Roberts will introduce CCAN & a public forum aimed at finding local solutions will follow. Gold coin donation.
Dog obedience
Lismore & District Kennel Club obedience classes recommence Mon, Jan 31. The next beginners class will commence on March 7. Info & bookings Janelle 6624 6852.
In-line hockey
11yrs & under boys & girls in-line hockey held every Mon at the Skating Rink from 5-6.30pm. $6 per session.
ASCA meet
Advocates for Survivors of Child Abuse (ASCA) meets every Mon at 17E Keen St, Lismore, from 6-8pm. For men & women 18yrs & over. Group setting for people to share with each other. Info Susan 6662 7014 or Betty 6662 3976.
Seniors tai-chi
Tai-Chi for seniors has resumed at the Lismore Workers Bowling Club. Every Mon & Thurs from 9.15-10.15am. All welcome. Info Sally 6624 5141.
Swimming club
Duck Creek Mountain adult swim club swims on Mon at the Summit indoor pool in G'bah & Thurs at the Ballina indoor pool, both from 7pm. Pool entry + $5. All ages over 20 welcome. Focus on fitness & stroke correction.
PASS meet
Parents of Autistic Spectrum Support (PASS) first meeting for 2005 held Tues, Feb 1 at the Lismore Workers Club at 10.30am & 6.30pm. Social skills by Michelle Garnett video viewing. Reminder for library resources to be returned. All welcome. Info Susan 6622 3953.
U3A open day
U3A North Rivers invites seniors to an open day on Tues, Feb 1 at the Lismore Workers Club from 10am-3pm. Approx 30 courses avail. $30 single or $50 double annual fee entitles members to as many classes as vacancies allow. Refreshments provided. Info Alison 6683 4542.
Sleep disorders
FNC Sleep Disorders Group meets Tues, Feb 1 at the St Vincent's Hospital Old Convent Building from 11am. Support & advice for anyone diagnosed with a sleep disorder. Info Kevin 6646 8114 or Robyn 6662 1929.
Vision support
Lismore Vision Impaired Support Group meets Tues, Feb 1 at the Lismore Workers Club from 1.30pm. All welcome. Info Ann 6688 8269 or Peg 6628 0978.
Shukokai Karate
Learn tradition & sports karate & self-defence. Every Tues at the G'bah Community Ctr from 6-7pm. Small group, suits all ages. Info Stan 6628 5659.
Toy library
Lismore Toy Library has moved to the ground floor of Lismore Library, Magellan St. Re-opens Tues, Feb 1 from 9.30-11.30am for borrowing as usual. Then open Tues & Sat 9.30-11.30am during school term. Heaps of new toys, new members welcome. Info 6689 5329.
Trefoil guild
Richmond River Trefoil Guild first meeting for 2005 held Wed, Feb 2 at Fay Seiffert's home, 28 Simes St, Lismore Hts, from 10.30am. Bring your lunch. Any ex-Girl Guides or support group members welcome. Info Lorraine 6686 2777.
Greens meet
The S/Land Greens monthly meeting held Wed, Feb 2 at the Lismore Workers Club from 6pm. Visitors welcome. Info Phil 6622 6606.
Friends of ABC
Northern Rivers Friends of the ABC meet Wed, Feb 2 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7.30pm. All welcome. Info Doug 6624 8853.
Baby advice
NR Family Care Ctr outreach service held Wed, Feb 2 in the Iluka Community Ctr from 9.30am-3pm. For mums & babies who are having difficulty with feeding, unsettled behaviour & sleep, adjustment issues & postnatal distress. See GP or child & family nurse for referral.
LBH Auxiliary
Lismore Base Hospital Auxiliary meets Thurs, Feb 3 at Crawford House, Hunter St, Lismore, from 2pm. Info Jan 6624 1583.
Service pensions
Bill McCaughey wishes to advise that his pension work will now be done at the Lismore Workers Club every Thurs from 9am-12pm.
Square dancing
Learn square dancing at Lismore's newest Square Dance Club. It's fun, easy & a great way to meet people. Couples, singles, families & kids welcome. Every Thurs from Feb 3 at the East Lismore Uniting Church Hall, Dibbs St, East Lismore. $4pp. Bring plate to share. Info Simon 6662 7390.
Charity screening
Charity screening of 'Sky Captain & the World of Tomorrow' held Thurs, Feb 3 at Birch Carroll & Coyle from 6.30pm. Proceeds to Oxfam Community Aid Abroad. Free food from 6pm. Tickets $13. Bookings 6622 7907 or lathana@gmail.com.
Trains for future
Northern Rivers Trains for the Future Inc campaign meeting held Thurs, Feb 3 at the Bangalow Bowling Club from 2pm. Election of office bearers. Interested members of the community welcome. Info Nick 0404 844 785.
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