 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.
Women's course
Women's course starts in Feb at TAFE. Learn workplace skills for the hospitality industry & meet new friends. Gain skills in coffee making, service of alcohol, restaurant beverage work, computer & communication skills. Info 6620 4236.
TAFE course
Vacancies for unemployed people in a free TAFE Outreach Panel Repair & Spray Painting (practical introductory course) to be run at W'bar TAFE every Thurs from 9am-3.30pm. Starts Feb 10 for 9wks. Info Sue 6626 6465 or Frances 6626 6445.
Caroona staff
Past & present Caroona staff luncheon held Feb 11 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 12pm. Info 0400 436 512.
Parkinson support
NR Parkinson Support Group meets Feb 11 at the Ballina Hospital solarium from 10am. Speakers: Di Hemsworth (physiotherapist) & Michelle Ellis (occupational therapist). Time for questions & discussion. New members welcome. RSVP to Gerri 6628 8278.
Volunteers needed
Need for volunteers to make one friendly phone call each day to a frail aged or disabled person to check on their wellbeing. Short, 30-min info session held Feb 14 at 130 Keen St, Lismore, from 11am. Register with Bernadette 6622 0788.
Driver safety
Free 2hr w/shop for parents & supervising drivers offering practical advice on how to help learner drivers become safer drivers held Feb 28 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 7-9pm. Info & registration Wendy 6625 0443 or 0427 967 540.
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. Places limited. Register with Chris 6687 1302.
Debutantes wanted
Blue & White Auxiliary invited ladies to their debutante ball on May 7 at the Lismore Workers Club. Proceeds to the St Vincent's Hospital Palliative Care Unit. Register with Janelle 6621 6724, Joyce 6624 4342 or Mary 6624 1229 (a/hrs).
New op shop
NR Animal Services have opened a new op shop in Ballina at Shop 3/268 River St. Proceeds to help unwanted & abused animals. Op shop open Mon-Fri from 10am-4pm & Sat from 9am-1pm. Come for a browse!
TAFE course
Vacancies in General Education courses at W'bar TAFE. These range in basic literacy to HSC equivalence. Meet new friends & learn in a relaxed, supportive environment. Most courses are free. Info 6620 4200.
Bill's team
We urgently require volunteers to join our friendly team & assist Bill Hawkins with his daily exercise regime, required after a severe motor vehicle accident. Only 2hrs per week, fortnight or on an on-call basis would be a great help to this local family. No exp necessary. Info Sharon 6624 7512.
Computer course
Places available in Cert 1 & 2 TAFE Computer Courses (fee exempt for unemployed/low income). Learn MS Office, hardware, internet. 3 days/wk for 18wks. Ballina or W'bar. Info Andi 6620 4240.
Social dancing
Modern, new vogue, R&R & old time Social Dancing held every Fri at the Italo Club from 7.30pm. $5pp incl supper. All welcome. Info Patsy 6625 1612.
Spinners club
Lismore Spinners & Weavers meet Fri, Feb 4 at McLeans Ridges Hall from 10am. Bring your lunch & have a great time. Info Loraine 6624 2025 or Kay 6629 1510.
Orchid society
Northern Rivers Species Orchid Society meets Fri, Feb 4 at East Lismore School from 7.30pm. Plants benched. Info Ron 6624 2316.
Retirees meet
FNC Branch of the Assoc of Independent Retirees meet Fri, Feb 4 at the Ballina RSL from 9.30am. Ideas for future activities & speakers to be followed by investment group discussion. Members & visitors welcome. Info Ken 6687 7291.
Lung support
Richmond River Lung Support Group breathing classes recommence on Fri, Feb 4 at the CWA Hall in River St, Ballina (next to RSL) from 11.15am-12.15pm. $5 per session. Just turn up. Info Noeleen 6686 5853.
U3A forum
U3A Northern Rivers Friday Forum held Fri, Feb 4 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: Why is violence so fascinating? Visitors welcome. Info Shirley 6624 3022.
War widows
Lismore War Widows' Guild Club of Australia monthly meeting held Fri, Feb 4 at the CWA Rooms, Spinks Park, from 10.30am. Info 6621 4302.
U3A Alt Medicine
U3A NR Alternative Medicine Discussion Group resumes for 2005 on Fri, Feb 4 at the Lismore Workers Club from 2-4pm. Will cover media health reports plus members' items of general interest. Info Geoff 6622 0001.
Crawford House
Crawford House at 10 Wardell Rd, A'ville is open every Fri (Feb 4, 11, 18 & 25) from 10am-4pm.
Parkinson's disease
Meeting for people with Parkinson's disease, carers, friends & nursing staff held Sat, Feb 5 at Casino Hospital from 10am. Speaker: consultant neurologist Dr Geoffrey Boyce. RSVP to 6662 6141 or 6661 9115.
Ruthven dance
Old Time/New Vogue Dance held Sat, Feb 5 at Ruthven Hall from 7.30pm. Val's music, lucky door prize, raffle & supper. $7 adults, $2 high school age. Info 6683 2430.
Café church
Café Church held Sat, Feb 5 at the Red Dove Ctr, 80 Keen St, from 7pm. Uniting Church is trying a new way of doing church for those unfamiliar with the church scene. Comfortable & safe atmosphere. Info 6621 5801.
A'ville tennis
A'ville Tennis Sign-On held Sat, Feb 5 at Lumley Park courts from 2-5pm. For juniors & adults who want to play socially or competitively over the next 6mths, or who want professional coaching. BBQ & social tennis. Info Steve 6683 4043.
Krishna w/shops
Hare Krishna Spiritual Education Workshops held Sat, Feb 5 (also March 5 & April 9) at Saraswati Studios, upstairs 131 Keen St, Lismore. 4pm meditation, 4.45pm discussion, 5pm vego dinner. $5pp. Info 6679 5258.
Heartbeat Bowls
The next Heartbeat Bowls Day is on Mon, Feb 7 at the Lismore City Bowling Club. Morn tea 9am, play 9.30am. Names in by noon Sat, Feb 5 to Warren 6624 1523 or Ray 6622 1792. Heartbeat Bowls is for people who have had heart surgery or an inoperable heart condition. New members welcome.
Wargaming
Lismore DoW Club meets Sun, Feb 6 at 155a Keen St, Lismore, from 10.30am. Warhammer 40K, Warhammer & LOR are the main games, but any wargaming periods or systems welcome. Info Malcolm 6622 0472.
Baha'i faith
Devotional gathering & discussion on 'Life after Death' held Sun, Feb 6 at 179 Ballina Rd, G'bah, from 3-5pm. All welcome. Info 6624 1926.
Meditations
Earth Healing Meditations held every Mon at the Tara Healing Ctr, 138 Laurel Ave, Lismore, from 7.30pm. The centre is dedicated to serving Humanity through the Heart of Maitreya. Info Jackie 6621 6060 (evenings).
A'ville CWA
CWA A'ville resumes for 2005 with a craft & chat morning on Mon, Feb 7 at the RSL Hall, Bugden Ave, A'ville, from 9.30am. Branch meeting held Feb 14 from 1pm at same venue. Info 6628 5660.
New directions
Are you a mid-life woman taking stock of her life? Free course starts Mon, Feb 7 (ends March 7) offering 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.
Bridge lessons
First lessons for 2005 held Mon, Feb 7 at the Ballina Bridge Club from 9am. Info Anne 6686 2374 or Lyn 6686 8417.
Computer group
U3A NR Computer Users Group meets Mon, Feb 7 at the Lismore Workers Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: Paint Shop Pro. Visitors welcome. Info Stuart 6663 7029.
Hoi afternoon
Pimlico Ladies Charitable Organisation Inc Hoi Afternoon held Mon, Feb 7 at Pimlico Hall from 1.30pm. $3pp incl cakes & sandwiches. Proceeds to Rescue Helicopter. Courtesy bus departs 12.30pm from Crowley Village, Ballina East Home, St Andrew's Village & Ballina RSL. $3 bus fare. Info Gwenda 6683 4354.
Camera club
Lismore Camera Club meets Mon, Feb 7 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7.30pm. Set subject: Fire, smoke & steam. Viewpoint: Photo tips with Cec Brown. All welcome. Info Kevin 6622 7899.
Mental health
Mental Health Family & Carers Support Group meets Mon, Feb 7 at 48 Uralba St, Lismore, from 10am. We are here for you. Info 6622 2669.
Vietnam vets
Vietnam Veterans Assoc FNC Sub-Branch meets Tues, Feb 8 at the Lismore Workers Hts Bowling Club from 11am, followed by social get together & BBQ. Wheelchair access. Info Sheldon 6624 4486 or Graeme 6624 1564.
Arthritis meet
Lismore Arthritis Branch monthly meeting held Tues, Feb 8 at the Presbyterian Church Hall, 188 Keen St, Lismore, from 10am. All welcome. Info Ann 6629 8221.
Tuesday talks
U3A NR Tuesday Talk held Tues, Feb 8 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 1.30-3.30pm. Topic: Growing up in a country town with Stan Gibbs. Visitors most welcome. Info Hugh 6621 5894.
GROW group
Local GROW groups meet every Tues at 10.30am & 7.30pm at the GROW Ctr, 104A Molesworth St, Lismore. GROW is a 12-step program of personal growth to maturity. New members welcome. Info 6621 3737.
Fitness training
Dragon Abreast are a group of breast cancer survivors & supporters. The group has started fitness training at the Lennox Head Aquatic Ctr (Newrybar Swamp Rd, off Ross Lane) on Tues from 5-7pm & Thurs from 12.30-2.30pm. $4 per session. Get fit & have some fun. Info Barb 6685 5457 (Tuesdays).
Toastmasters
Improve your public speaking & leadership skills in a friendly, supportive environment. S/Land Toastmasters meet Wed, Feb 9 at the Lismore Workers Club from 7pm. Info Lee 6688 6444.
Mah-jongg group
Lismore Mah-jongg Group is now meeting every Wed at the Lismore Workers Club from 10am. Info 0402 057 072.
First aid
Rec Cross Workcover approved Senior First Aid course held Wed & Thurs, Feb 9-10 in Lismore & Casino. Also SFA in Lismore Feb 16-17 & Feb 22-23. Bookings James 6622 3244 or 1300 367 428.
Day view lunch
A'ville W'bar Day View Club luncheon meeting held Feb 14 at the Pickle Palm Restaurant. Fellowship from 10.30am. We are a small club, looking for new ladies who like to meet new friends. Bookings & cancellations by Thurs, Feb 10 to Bev 6628 3566 or Jill 6628 1640.
Wild woman's night
Feel, celebrate & dance: a night dedicated to our wild feminine senses with dance, fire, celebration, delicious soulfood & more surprises. Held Thurs, Feb 10 at McLeans Ridges from 7pm. Info Jolene 6628 5923.
Toastmasters
A'ville Toastmasters help improve listening, speaking & presentation abilities in a friendly environment. Next meet Thurs, Feb 10 at the A'ville Anglican Church Hall from 7pm. Guests welcome.
Reconciliation
The meeting of Lismore People for Reconciliation planned for Feb 3 has been rescheduled to Thurs, Feb 10 at the Anglican Hall, Zadoc St, from 5-6.30pm. All welcome.
Super pensioners
Lismore Combined Pensioners & Superannuants Assoc meets Thurs, Feb 10 at the Lismore Workers Club from 10am. Election of office bearers. All members, pensioners & supers welcome. Info Jim 6624 2134.
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