 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.
Volunteers needed
The Community Volunteers Scheme needs volunteers to visit a resident at a local nursing home or hostel. Make someone's day & enjoy a rewarding experience. Info Nora 6622 4433.
Archery
Beginner's archery courses for all ages starting mid Feb. Club social shoots every Sat 8.45am-12 noon. Great Eastland Archers in North Lismore. Info Annika 6622 5080.
Aunties needed
The Aunty Program in Mid Richmond urgently needs volunteer aunties. One aunty is matched with one girl 4-16yrs & involves 2-4hrs contact per wk for 12mths. Training Feb 19. Info Gina 6682 4334 (Tuesdays).
Identify skin cancer
NSW Cancer Council seminar on how to check your skin for possible skin cancers held Feb 22 at the Lismore N'hood Ctr from 3-3.30pm. Info & bookings 6621 7397.
Become a cadet
TS Lismore Navy Cadet unit recruitment day for prospective cadets held Feb 25 at 7pm & Feb 26 at 10.30am at Endeavour Close, Ballina. Open to 12-18.5yrs. Cadets learn sailing, navigation, power boat handling etc. Info Andrew 0412 647 537.
Theatre w/shop
Playback Theatre 2 day w/shop for 15-22yr olds held Feb 26-27 at 'C Blok' (Conservatorium site) from 9.30am-4pm. Donation to tsunami relief efforts. RSVP to 6622 3143.
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 etc. Places limited. Register with Chris 6687 1302.
Family gathering
Descendants and extended families of Francis Battis and Mary (nee Byrnes) invited to a family gathering at Casino Showground on Easter Sunday (March 27) from 9.30am. Info 6662 2893 or 6662 3911.
Debutantes wanted
Friends of the Cathedral Debutante Ball held April 30 at the Lismore Workers Club with live music & supper. Deb numbers limited. Register with Gail 6622 2305 or Ann 6627 9340.
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.
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.
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 available. 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 welcome to play. Info Gerald 6622 2235.
Caroona staff
Past & present Caroona staff luncheon held Fri, Feb 11 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 12pm. Info 0400 436 512.
Parkinson support
NR Parkinson Support Group meets Fri, Feb 11 at the Ballina Hospital solarium from 10am. Speakers: Di Hemsworth (physiotherapist) & Michelle Ellis (occupational therapist). New members welcome. RSVP to Gerri 6628 8278.
Lung support
Richmond River Lung Support Group meets Fri, Feb 11 at the CWA Hall, River St, Ballina (next to RSL) from 12.30pm. Bring a simple plate to share. Worries or questions about your illness can be answered. $3 donation. Info Pauline 6687 1998.
U3A forum
U3A Northern Rivers Friday Forum held Fri, Feb 11 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: What can be done about homelessness? Visitors welcome. Info Shirley 6624 3022.
Laurel club
Lismore Laurel Club of Legacy monthly meeting held Fri, Feb 11 at the CWA Rooms, Spinks Park, from 10.30am. Info 6621 4302.
Volunteers needed
Red Cross is looking for caring people to join local Personal Support Teams, assisting people evacuated during disasters. Free training & lunch held Wed, Feb 16 at St Paul's Presbyterian Hall, Lismore, from 9am-3pm. RSVP by Fri, Feb 11 to Lyndall 6622 3244.
Riding helpers
Helper training session for the Riding for Disabled Assoc Ballina & District Ctr held Sat, Feb 12 at the Mitchell Ctr, Nth Teven Rd, from 1-3pm. Need volunteers to help with riding programs for kids & adults with disabilities. Info Kerry 6687 8266 or Agnes 6628 1006.
Ex-service women
S/Land Ex-Service Women meet Sat, Feb 12 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 1.30pm. Election of office bearers. Info 6621 5297.
A'ville Sub-Branch
A'ville RSL Sub-Branch meets Sat, Feb 12 at the RSL Hall, Bugden Ave, from 9am. Election of office bearers to follow. All ex-serving & serving members of all defence forces welcome. Info Coral 6628 0302.
Netball sign-on
Italo-Stars Netball Club sign-on held Sat, Feb 12 at the Italo-Australia Club, Nth Lismore, from 11.30am-1pm. Info Vickie 6621 7648.
Cake decorators
The FNC Branch of Cake Decorators first meeting for 2005 is on Sat, Feb 12 at the Sth Lismore Primary School Hall from 9.30am. Please bring your lunch. New members welcome. Info Lorraine 6686 2777.
Bonsai society
S/Land Bonsai Society meets Sat, Feb 12 at the Uniting Church Hall, Keen St, from 1.30pm. Info Dick 6629 1401.
Creative writing
Creative writing group Fellowship of Australian Writers S/Land meet Sun, Feb 13 at the A'ville RSL Hall, 13 Bugden Ave, from 1.30pm. Emphasis on constructive mutual comment. Visitors welcome. Info 6624 1933 or 6628 3753.
NASHOs
National Servicemen's Assoc NR Sub-Branch wreath laying ceremony held Sun, Feb 13 at the Kyogle National Servicemen's Memorial from 11am to mark National Servicemen's Day. Followed by lunch at the Kyogle Bowling Club.
Church for all
Eastpointe Christian Outreach Ctr meets each Sun at the G'bah Community Ctr, Oliver Ave, from 10am. A thriving young church with modern praise & worship, kids church, a youth group & more. Info Allan 6625 1829.
Baby support
NR Family Care Ctr outreach services offered Mon, Feb 14 at Ballina Hospital from 9am-3pm. For mums & babies having difficulty with feeding, unsettled behaviour & sleep, adjustment issues & postnatal distress. Referral from GP or family health nurse.
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 Mon, Feb 14 at 130 Keen St, Lismore, from 11am. Register with Bernadette 6622 0788.
In-line hockey
Boys & Girls In-Line Hockey for 11yrs & under held every Mon at the Skating Rink from 5-6.30pm. $6 per session.
A'ville CWA
CWA A'ville craft & chat morning held Mon, Feb 14 at 9.30am, followed by branch meeting at 1pm, at the A'ville RSL Hall. New members most welcome. Info 6628 5660.
Computer group
U3A NR Computer Users Group meets Mon, Feb 14 at the Lismore Workers Club from 10am-12pm. Topic: Media Player. Visitors welcome. Info Stuart 6663 7029.
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 held every Mon & Thurs at the Lismore Workers Bowling Club 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.
Orchid society
City of Lismore Orchid Society meets Tues, Feb 15 (every 3rd Tues of the month) at the Lismore Workers Hts Bowling Club from 7.30pm. Info Ron 6624 2316.
Day view club
Lismore Day View Club meets Tues, Feb 15 at the Lismore Workers Club at 10.30am for 11am. Apologies to 6624 6571.
Tuesday talks
U3A NR Tuesday Talk held Tues, Feb 15 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 1.30-3.30pm. Topic: All about macadamia growing with Kevin Quinlan. Visitors welcome. Info Hugh 6621 5894.
Aglow Casino
Aglow Australia Casino (a Christian women's fellowship) meets Tues, Feb 15 at the Senior Citizen's Hall, Simpsons Pde (behind ANZ) from 10am. $5 incl morn tea. Info Margaret 6663 1485.
Grow group
'The best in life, love & happiness is ahead of you' - that's what Grow believes. A self-help group that advocates personal growth to maturity. Meets every Tues at 104A Molesworth St, Lismore, at 10.30am & 7.30pm. Confidential & non-denominational.
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.
Business course
Vacancies exist in Certificate IV in Business Administration. Tuesday nights at Lismore Campus 6-9.30pm starting Feb 15 & Thursdays at Casino Campus 9am-1pm starting Feb 17. Info 6626 6497.
Toy library
Lismore Toy Library has moved to the ground floor of Lismore Library, Magellan St. Open Tues & Sat 9.30-11.30am during school term for toy borrowing. Heaps of new toys, new members welcome. Info 6689 5329.
Day care club
Places available in the Tibouchina RSL Day Care Club for older people in the A'ville/W'bar area. Meets every Wed from 10am-2pm. Lunch & entertainment. Info Dianne 6628 5659.
Ladies probus
Lismore Ladies Probus Club meets Wed, Feb 16 (every 3rd Wed of the month) at St Paul's Church Hall, Keen St, from 10am. Visitors welcome. Info 6625 1309.
Breast cancer group
Dragon Abreast is a group of breast cancer survivors & supporters who meet on Wed, Feb 16 at the Bangalow Community Health Ctr from 9.30am. Info Barb 6685 5457 (Tuesdays).
Hoy morning
Wardell Anglican Guild is holding a Hoy Morning on Wed, Feb 16 from 9.30am for morn tea. $4pp incl lucky door prize. There will be the usual interesting food stall. Info Doris 6683 4081.
First aid
Red Cross Workcover approved Senior First Aid Course held in Lismore Wed & Thurs, Feb 16-17 & also Feb 22-23. Bookings James 6622 3244 or 1300 367 428.
Mum's group
A free Mums's Group will be starting on Thurs, Feb 17 at the Casino Family Support Service from 10am-12pm. Ongoing group covering topics around parenting & personal growth. Morn tea provided. Info 6662 6792.
Wardell hall
Wardell War Memorial Hall will be having their two monthly meetings on Thurs, Feb 17 at 6.45pm. Please note the earlier time. All are welcome to take an interest in our hall. Info Allen 6683 4146.
Wild woman's night
A night in the series of Creative Woman's Nights held Thurs, Feb 17 at McLeans Ridges from 7pm. Soulfood, music, dance, meditation, face-body-painting drums & fun! Bookings essential to Jolene 6628 5923.
G'bah probus
G'bah Probus Club meets Thurs, Feb 17 at the G'bah RSL Sports Club from 10am. Speaker: Joanne Wilkinson from Q/Land Museum on dinosaurs. Info Val 6621 6015.
Parents' support
The Compassionate Friends is a caring support group for any parent whose child has died at any age. Sharing meeting held Thurs, Feb 17 at the Activities Ctr (rear of the Baptist Church, Uralba St) from 7.30pm. Info 6621 4086 or 6621 5558.
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